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Hardware and Technologies January 19, 2026, 06:43 PM
Copilot is taking a step towards more natural interaction. The company has begun the global rollout of its Real Talk voice mode, which transforms conversations with the assistant into a more lively dialogue, complete with elements of debate and curiosity. Concurrently, signs of an upcoming short video generation feature have been discovered in the Android app. -
Gaming News January 19, 2026, 05:57 AM
Around two minutes of internal footage from a canceled Microsoft project codenamed Blackbird by ZeniMax Online has surfaced online. The video demonstrates lighting work using Unreal Engine 4 and was used by the developers for internal presentations. -
Gaming News January 19, 2026, 01:19 AM
Microsoft may launch a free access model for Xbox Cloud Gaming supported by advertising. The discussion was prompted by the appearance of a message in the service interface reading “1 hour of ad-supported gameplay per session,” which users began noticing when launching games. -
Gaming News January 18, 2026, 02:09 PM
Fable fans have spotted an interesting detail in a recent preview for the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, which appears to hint that Playground Games’ long-awaited action RPG may be headed for an ESRB rating of Mature 17+. -
Hardware and Technologies January 17, 2026, 04:33 PM
Microsoft has officially acknowledged a new issue affecting Windows 11 version 23H2. According to the company, some devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled are unable to shut down or enter hibernation mode properly. -
Almost all the Xbox exclusives released on PlayStation 5 did not interest the players. But there is an exception
Gaming News January 15, 2026, 09:15 AM
Most of the former Xbox exclusives released on PlayStation 5 did not interest Sony console fans. The only exception is Forza Horizon 5. This became known to analysts from Alinea Analytics. -
Gaming News January 14, 2026, 05:57 PM
The release date for Forza Horizon 6 has surfaced online ahead of schedule. According to the leak, the racing game is set to launch on May 19 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. The source of the information appears to be Forza Horizon 5 itself—some players have reported seeing an in-game promotional banner revealing details about the next entry in the series. -
Hardware and Technologies January 14, 2026, 05:01 PMMicrosoft has released the first major update of 2026 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. Patch KB5074109 combines important security fixes, optimizations for laptop battery life with NPUs, and a number of notable user-facing enhancements.
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Bobby Kotick stated that Activision Blizzard was a much more successful studio when it worked under his leadership
News January 14, 2026, 11:56 AM
Activision Blizzard studio was much better when it worked under the leadership of Bobby Kotick. This was stated by the former CEO himself in a letter attached to the court case on the deal with Microsoft. -
Hardware and Technologies January 13, 2026, 07:54 PM
Signs of a major visual overhaul have emerged in test builds of Microsoft's Edge browser. The company appears to have begun integrating a new design language previously unique to its Copilot assistant, which could signal the start of a broader unification of interfaces across the Microsoft ecosystem. -
Gaming News January 12, 2026, 12:09 PM
A major controversy has erupted in Japan over Fallout 76, with Xbox users reporting their paid Fallout 1st subscriptions suddenly stripped from their accounts — no warning from Bethesda or Microsoft. -
Hardware and Technologies January 12, 2026, 10:14 AM
The latest Windows 11 Insider builds have introduced a long-awaited feature for many — the ability to remove the built-in AI assistant, Copilot. However, this option, currently available only in the Insider Program, comes with a set of conditions that could make it very difficult to use in practice. -
Gaming News January 12, 2026, 07:51 AM
Online buzz is heating up over potential Nintendo x Call of Duty collaboration after dataminers spotted platform data in the Call of Duty HQ launcher code explicitly listing Nintendo alongside PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Battle.net, and Ubisoft Connect. -
Gaming News January 11, 2026, 12:05 PM
Xbox insider and Windows Central editor Jez Corden debunked rumors about continuing the Prototype series. He states Xbox and Activision Blizzard currently have no intention of developing this IP further. -
Rumor: Microsoft Prepping New Age of Empires on UE5, Next StarCraft to Channel Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Vibes
Gaming News January 11, 2026, 09:15 AM
Microsoft plans to seriously bolster its real-time strategy lineup. Insider Jez Corden revealed this on the latest Xbox Two podcast, confirming recent Age of Empires buzz and dropping surprising details on StarCraft ambitions. -
Gaming News January 10, 2026, 01:32 PM
The new Fable reportedly won’t remain exclusive to PC and Xbox and is also being developed for PlayStation 5. According to several media reports, the reboot of the cult RPG franchise is being built as a multi-platform release. -
Gaming News January 10, 2026, 08:15 AM
Microsoft is planning a surprise for the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct — insiders say a fourth, unannounced game will be revealed during the show. The digital presentation will take place on Thursday, January 22, starting at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern / 6 PM UK. -
Hardware and Technologies January 9, 2026, 11:07 AM
Windows 11 users can now work with mobile apps on their PC more conveniently. The Phone Link app has gained a feature that eliminates one of the major drawbacks of screen mirroring. -
Hardware and Technologies January 8, 2026, 05:27 PM
Microsoft is shaking up its usual Windows 11 update schedule for 2026. While the 26H1 version is expected this spring, it won't be rolling out widely via Windows Update. Instead, this new generation of the OS will debut exclusively on Copilot+ PC laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 processors. -
Details Revealed for Xbox Developer_Direct Presentation — What Games Will Be Shown and When It Starts
Gaming News January 8, 2026, 05:25 PM
Xbox has officially announced the return of Developer_Direct, with the next showcase set for January 22. The event will focus on some of 2026’s biggest games. The livestream kicks off at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM UK time and will offer an in-depth look at three major projects, presented directly by the developers.
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