New tests show Qualcomm’s 18‑core Snapdragon X2 outperforming Intel’s mainstream laptop chips across CPU, AI, battery life, and price, proving the non‑Extreme model is already a major threat.

Gears of War: E-Day is a spectacular game overall with satisfying combat and immense technical chops, but some aspects stop it from reaching its potential.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered's technical issues with DLSS unavailable with Xbox Play Anywhere on PC and more have been addressed with the latest hotfix.

Beyond basic ports, the community is creating new modes and mods, raising questions about the future of legacy games.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has released a new trailer showcasing the might of one of the game's many playable factions, the Dark Angel Space Marines.

Players have spotted console classifications for World of Warcraft: Forever on Brazil's Ministry of Justice website just hours before being removed.

One thing journalists keep asking me lately revolves around this theory that Xbox is "for sale," but Sharma directly addressed that narrative today.

Microsoft just emailed users of older Samsung TVs that the Xbox Cloud Gaming app is going to be killed off soon, but didn't really explain why.

Panasonic’s new TOUGHBOOK 34 and G3 are more than rugged laptops — they’re evolving into mobile AI hubs designed to power police cruisers, military drones, and emergency response vehicles, with…

Microsoft has released the Xbox Disc-to-Digital feature for the public after a month of testing by Xbox Insiders. Here's how to use it for your Xbox games.

Microsoft just added native Linux container management directly into Windows Subsystem for Linux

Xbox Mythic Achievements are finally a reality and are rolling out today for Xbox Insiders on console and PC. Here's a primer on how they'll work.

Human contractors tasked with grading Copilot's accuracy say they are routinely asked to evaluate sexually explicit content, upskirt photos, and boundary-pushing prompts without warning.

You don't have to keep a dead AI shortcut sitting on your keyboard. Windows 11 and PowerToys make it easy to remap the Copilot key.

The unexpected virality of World of Warcraft: Forever couldn't have come at a better time for Xbox, as it goes head-to-head with the PlayStation-oriented GTA 6.

SEGA appears to have joined Xbox’s disc-to-digital program as Microsoft streamlines the process and support grows to 1,585 games.

If you've been using Copilot directly inside your Teams chat list, you've actually been using a stripped-down version of the tool.

Reviews for Minecraft Dungeons 2 have been released to help players decide if it's worth their investment, and we've rounded them up for your perusal.

Witcher 3 is still the king of RPGs and worth a 100th look during a packed release season

Microsoft AI leadership keeps talking about sci-fi futures while average PC users just wonder why their operating system needs a chatbot.

Winhanced keeps getting better, with version 0.9.9.9 bringing a huge selection of new features and improvements.

Surface is expanding, Copilot+ PCs are disappearing, and Copilot itself is becoming more important than ever.

A Halo: First Strike adaptation was reportedly targeting 2027 alongside remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3.

A new rumor going around this weekend has put Xbox's investment in Kojima Productions way above the real figure. But it remains to be seen just how spendy the projects will end up being.

Dungeons 2 deep dive, a brand-new dimension, and a Switch 2 launch. Here is everything Mojang just dropped at Minecraft Live.

In an interview with Windows Central, Surface CVP explains why we haven't seen a Microsoft-made MacBook Neo competitor this year.

Activision comes with plenty of baggage, but its FPS experience and development infrastructure could give Halo exactly what it needs.

Organizations can now automatically block identified external bots from joining Teams meetings. The feature helps reduce the risk of unwanted attendees slipping into calls.

Microsoft says users can continue accessing the same files, contacts, and calendar information through Outlook, Teams, Windows Search, and other existing tools.

Masking ads isn't the same as intercepting network requests. Brave Shields deliver the speed and custom element blocking that Edge lost.

In a new interview, Microsoft Surface CVP confirms that its new Surface PCs are no longer called Copilot+ PCs, but will still support all Copilot+ features.

The Surface portfolio is smaller than ever, yet Microsoft has still managed to announce 12 devices throughout 2026. We're curious which device tops your list.

Obsidian is moving under ZeniMax, but Bethesda says its leadership, creative identity, and strengths will remain intact.

Digital ink has been a major part of Surface since the beginning. Ink Canvas is Microsoft's latest effort to modernize that experience with AI.

The redesigned Surface Mouse is launching later this month with a soft-touch finish, tactile-yet-quiet buttons, and more.

The company is launching its new "entry premium" Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both starting at over $1,000.

As the dust settles on Google's premium laptop announcements, I'm wondering whether they have enough appeal to last.

Snipboard pins your clipboard history to any screen edge and lets you sync items across multiple PCs. It’s available now in beta through Object Desktop.

Microsoft has offered an update on its Xbox layoffs, which sources indicate will fall below the previous numbers revealed in July.

I caught up with the World of Warcraft: Forever team to learn about the direction of "Classic+" and the future of the game.

You no longer need a separate microphone or awkward workaround to talk in PC apps through your VR headset.

Refined in an all-metal shell, this A-10C Thunderbolt II HOTAS replica is heavy, lifelike, and utterly satisfying.

Steam Deck prices climb while the ROG Xbox Ally holds steady, potentially becoming 2026's best‑value handheld gaming PC if it continues the trend.

Microsoft is testing an in-app browser for Copilot on desktop, similar to how Gemini and social apps open links on mobile. The shift could keep users in Copilot instead of kicking them out to Edge or ...

Color inversion dims bright screens, but it changes media on your PC. Windows 11's new contrast themes recolor the interface while leaving videos and images untouched.

Hideo Kojima has addressed the speculation surrounding his next project, Physint, while discussing the ways in which Xbox will support his new IP.

Speaking to us at BlizzCon 2026, Warcraft's Game Director confirmed that WoW retail will have a "Heroic" world tier in The Last Titan to up the challenge.