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Gaming News March 30, 2026, 05:27 PM
A dataminer has found references to a new Xbox Game Pass tier that would include only older games from Xbox’s internal studios. -
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Microsoft and Nintendo follow Sony’s example” — analysts expect console prices to rise
Gaming News March 30, 2026, 03:19 PM
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Microsoft and Nintendo follow Sony’s example” — analysts expect console prices to rise -
Gaming News March 28, 2026, 02:07 PM
Microsoft has officially confirmed that Microsoft Gaming’s new head, Asha Sharma, has shut down the This Is an Xbox campaign because it “doesn’t fit Xbox.” The company’s new marketing strategy will apparently be far more traditional, with a stronger focus on its own console. -
Hardware and Technologies March 27, 2026, 01:22 PM
Microsoft has released the optional KB5079391 update for Windows 11. It brings several long-awaited changes: Smart App Control can now be toggled on and off without a clean install, and the OS now officially supports monitors with refresh rates above 1000 Hz. Let’s take a look at what else has changed and whether you should install this update now. -
"Microslop" Strikes Again: Microsoft Launches AI Tool Without Mentioning Copilot for First Time in Two Years
Hardware and Technologies March 26, 2026, 12:59 PM
Microsoft has added a new AI tool to OneDrive for restyling photos — and for the first time in a long while, it didn't slap the Copilot name on it. The AI Restyle feature turns pictures into anime, movie posters, or pencil sketches while keeping faces and key objects recognizable. -
Microsoft storms into the top 3 of AI image generators. Its new neural network draws text without errors and gets lighting just right
Hardware and Technologies March 23, 2026, 06:42 PM
Microsoft quietly climbed to third place in the global image generator rankings. The new MAI-Image-2 model has already surpassed most competitors on Arena.ai, trailing only OpenAI and Google. -
Microsoft’s new presentation will take place on March 26 — they will show “our Mass Effect” and other games
Gaming News March 23, 2026, 06:19 PM
The presentation will be dedicated to games from third-party studios, with Sega and Owlcat Games among the participants. World premieres, announcements, and Xbox Game Pass-related reveals are promised. -
Hardware and Technologies March 23, 2026, 09:57 AM
After months of criticism, unstable performance, and complaints about intrusive AI, Microsoft has announced sweeping changes for Windows 11. The company has promised to restore control over updates, remove Copilot from standard apps, and make the system “more calm.” For the first time in a long while, the head of Windows admitted: users have been heard. -
Hardware and Technologies March 20, 2026, 06:25 PM
According to Reuters sources, the company is developing a device with numerous AI-powered features. It would be Amazon’s first smartphone since 2014, following the failed Fire Phone. -
Hardware and Technologies March 19, 2026, 11:03 AM
Microsoft had plans to cram Microsoft 365 Copilot into the Start menu of every Windows 11 user with an Office suite installed by the end of 2025. But something went wrong, and at the last minute, the corporation announced that the automatic installation has been "temporarily disabled." The official line is a 'pause', but the reality is that users are fed up with tools they never asked for being forced into their systems. -
Hardware and Technologies March 18, 2026, 06:39 PM
Microsoft has published the second part of the functional specification for DirectX Ray Tracing (DXR). The document outlines changes set to impact ray tracing performance in games. It's all about optimizing geometry handling: introducing cluster-based polygon processing, splitting scenes into independent blocks, and offloading some memory management tasks directly to the graphics processor. -
Gaming News March 18, 2026, 01:14 AM
The appointment of Asha Sharma as head of Microsoft Gaming following Phil Spencer’s departure has sparked discussion among players. The reason is her background: she only recently entered the gaming industry, having previously worked at CoreAI and Instacart. -
Gaming News March 17, 2026, 09:41 PM
In the second half of March and early April, Xbox Game Pass will receive several notable additions at once — from Disco Elysium to Final Fantasy IV. The new lineup has turned out to be remarkably diverse. -
Hardware and Technologies March 17, 2026, 01:11 PM
Users of Samsung devices who installed the March cumulative update KB5079473 for Windows 11 have run into an error accessing their system drive. Along with the drive, apps including browsers and the Office suite also stopped launching. Microsoft has confirmed the issue and named its cause. -
Users Breathe a Sigh of Relief: Microsoft Removes Copilot from Windows 11's 'Settings' and Notifications
Hardware and Technologies March 17, 2026, 10:33 AM
In 2024, Microsoft announced a deep integration of Copilot into the Windows 11 interface—the assistant was supposed to appear in Settings, notifications, and File Explorer. None of these features ever saw the light of day, and according to sources, the company has now reconsidered its approach to placing AI within the operating system. -
Hardware and Technologies March 16, 2026, 01:08 PM
Windows 11 users searching Bing for a link to ChatGPT are now greeted with a massive interactive Copilot block instead of the usual search results. This promotional widget takes up about five times more space than a standard link and immediately prompts users to start using Microsoft's AI features. -
Hardware and Technologies March 16, 2026, 12:02 PM
The AI assistant, which has been tested on PCs and handhelds for a year, is finally making its way to the big consoles. Microsoft has confirmed the release timeline for Copilot for Gaming on Xbox Series X|S, and also detailed how it plans to pay the creators of text walkthroughs and why players will have to chat with their console. -
Hardware and Technologies March 16, 2026, 10:54 AM
For a long time, machine learning in games was seen as a "crutch"—a technology to boost FPS at the cost of image quality. But at GDC 2026, Microsoft made it crystal clear: the era of graphics without AI is over. The company isn't just adding neural networks to DirectX; it's rewriting the rules for how graphics cards will render frames for the next ten years. -
Hardware and Technologies March 13, 2026, 07:28 PM
In test builds of Windows 11 (26100.8106 and 26200.8106), Microsoft has lifted the software cap on display refresh rates. The system now correctly handles values above 1000 Hz—all the way up to 5000 Hz. Officially, this is future-proofing, and monitors with these specs are just starting to appear. -
DirectStorage 1.4 is out: Microsoft promises "half the weight" of textures and faster load times. But where are the games?
Hardware and Technologies March 13, 2026, 05:34 PM
Microsoft has released a preview version of DirectStorage 1.4 with support for a new compression algorithm, which should improve texture compression without sacrificing quality. GPU manufacturers have confirmed plans to release drivers with optimizations in the second half of 2026.
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