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Hardware and Technologies May 14, 2026, 09:04 PM
Images and technical details of Microsoft’s new gamepad have surfaced online, and judging by the leak, it’s being built specifically for Xbox Cloud Gaming. The device differs from the company’s usual controllers and focuses on a direct Wi-Fi connection to cloud servers. -
Hardware and Technologies May 14, 2026, 09:50 AM
Microsoft is finally taking on one of Windows’ most annoying headaches—broken drivers and sudden Blue Screens after updates. The company is cooking up an automatic rollback system for faulty drivers, and also tweaking the way graphics drivers are installed, a setup that’s been pissing off gamers for years with forced version swaps. -
Hardware and Technologies May 13, 2026, 08:02 PM
The folks over at Mistral AI accidentally found themselves in hackers’ crosshairs — but only up to a point, because this crew follows a “don’t mess with your own” rule. A virus slipped into the official AI toolkit package, swiping passwords — but politely shuts itself down if the computer “speaks” Russian. For users in Israel and Iran, though, the script is totally different. -
Hardware and Technologies May 13, 2026, 05:16 PM
The new Xbox risks leaving disc owners out in the cold — according to fresh intel, the Project Helix console is set to launch without a disc drive. But inside Microsoft, they already seem to be cooking up a program called Positron that could turn your physical discs into a digital library. -
Hardware and Technologies May 1, 2026, 08:10 PM
Microsoft has launched a testing program for Auto SR on the ROG Ally X handheld console. The tech, previously tied to Snapdragon laptops, is now working on an AMD processor — and in the most sought-after scenario: when docked to a TV. -
Hardware and Technologies May 1, 2026, 07:47 PM
Microsoft has rolled out an unscheduled Windows 11 update. This patch didn’t arrive on Patch Tuesday and isn’t fixing security holes — instead, it’s patching up File Explorer, speeding up startup, and quietly removing the AI assistant from apps where it caused the most frustration. The first real step toward “winning back the fans,” or just another attempt to smooth things over before the next scandal? -
Gaming News May 1, 2026, 01:15 AM
Microsoft has started rolling out Xbox Mode for Windows 11 — a new full-screen gaming interface designed to make PCs, laptops, and tablets feel more like a console. The feature is already launching in select regions and will gradually reach more users via Windows Update. -
Xbox is making good money, but only by selling games on PlayStation. Microsoft's decision to stop exclusive has earned it $667 million
Gaming News April 30, 2026, 09:39 AM
Xbox continues to strengthen its position in the gaming industry, but thanks to the sale of its own games on PlayStation. Microsoft's gaming division has already earned more than $667 million from this, said analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics. -
Xbox is losing money: Microsoft's gaming division's revenue has dropped by almost a third — does Asha Sharma have a plan?
Gaming News April 30, 2026, 08:19 AM
Microsoft has reported for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Apparently, things in the gaming division did not have time to fix, because the revenue from the sale of equipment decreased by 30%, and the total revenue of Xbox fell by 5%. -
Hardware and Technologies April 28, 2026, 01:06 PM
Microsoft has launched an internal initiative aimed at reworking Windows 11 and restoring user trust. The project, codenamed Windows K2, doesn’t involve cosmetic changes but rather a fundamental rebuild of how the system is developed. The company acknowledges the mounting issues with performance, stability, and an interface cluttered with AI-powered features. The priority is now shifting toward speed, code quality, and basic OS reliability. -
Hardware and Technologies April 28, 2026, 12:08 PM
While gamers are busy arguing over the latest upscalers, Microsoft has updated Windows’ graphics foundation so that neural networks have officially gotten a home inside the game shader pipeline for the first time. A preview version of DirectX 12 introduces a set of tools the industry has been talking about for the last couple of years. -
Xbox Reveals Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026 Lineup — From Grounded 2 to a Wild Horror Game About a Living Guitar
Gaming News April 27, 2026, 07:17 PM
Xbox has announced the lineup of games that will be playable at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026, an invite-only press and creator event taking place from June 6–8 in Los Angeles, immediately following the Summer Game Fest Live kickoff on June 5. The selection includes both first-party Microsoft titles and projects from third-party developers around the world. -
Hardware and Technologies April 27, 2026, 05:48 PM
While gamers are guessing when the Xbox Series X successor will hit stores, platform chief Asha Sharma has signaled for the first time: the future of Project Helix depends almost entirely on memory pricing. A memory crunch might not just delay the launch — it could also make the new console considerably more expensive. -
Hardware and Technologies April 25, 2026, 05:22 PM
In France, they’re burying Windows 10 — literally. And while activists carry a coffin to a Microsoft office, the government is already moving 2.5 million computers to Linux. -
Gaming News April 24, 2026, 10:14 PM
Following a series of leaks, new details have emerged about a potential Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition — and according to insider billbil-kun, it appears to be a rather unusual hybrid between cloud streaming access and a stripped-down Game Pass library. -
Hardware and Technologies April 24, 2026, 05:37 PM
Microsoft has finally added the option to officially remove Copilot from Windows. You’d think this is the long-awaited way to get rid of that annoying AI helper. But as always, the devil’s in the details — there’s a “delete” button, but it comes with a whole list of bizarre restrictions that turn a simple uninstall into a proper quest. -
Hardware and Technologies April 24, 2026, 01:10 PM
Microsoft is rolling out a program unlike anything it’s done in its 51-year history. The company is offering cash incentives for voluntary departure — effectively paid early retirement for older employees in the U.S. Behind this isn’t a sudden concern for veterans, but an attempt to quietly trim headcount amid massive AI spending. -
Xbox will never be the same: Asha Sharma has decided to shut down Microsoft Gaming and reconsider her approach to exclusive games and AI
Gaming News April 24, 2026, 10:02 AM
Asha Sharma has closed Microsoft Gaming, now the gaming division will be called Xbox. In a new message to employees, she also announced a review of the brand concept and specific steps that will help achieve success. -
Gears of War: E-Day is coming soon. An insider reveals when the new part of the famous franchise will be released
Gaming News April 24, 2026, 08:59 AM
Gears of War: E-Day may be released as early as September 2026. This was reported by a GhostOfHope insider when discussing other Xbox releases. -
Windows 11 Is Finally Promised to Become Stable — And to Make That Happen, They’re Changing Everything
Hardware and Technologies April 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Microsoft is shifting its approach to developing Windows 11, focusing less on new features and more on stability and usability. The company promises to rebuild the system around user feedback, simplify updates, and bring back some familiar interface options. All key changes are planned for release by the end of 2026.
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