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Double Fine responds to fan requests for a Psychonauts remake
Xbox Double Fine has responded to fan demand for a Psychonauts remake, saying the idea is something the studio would love to pursue one day, though no plans are confirmed.
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Features
Windows K2 may finally deliver the Windows 11 experience users expected
WINDOWS Windows K2 may be the bold move Microsoft needs to redefine Windows 11, swaying users away from the negative sentiments around the OS.
Hidden Windows 11 features show up in the Experimental Channel
Windows 11 Windows 11 build 26300.8289 adds hidden features such as a new Run dialog, Taskbar relocation, spinning animation, and Storage tweaks to the Experimental channel.
Windows Wrap: Windows 11 reboot shows Microsoft listening again
Windows After months of frustration, this week’s Windows 11 news hints at a shift: Microsoft is rethinking its approach while the community keeps shaping the OS from the outside.
Stop running winget upgrade manually – this tool does it for you
Windows 11 Winget-AutoUpdate automates app updates on Windows 11, eliminating manual commands and giving winget users full control.
Windows & Software
PowerToys update adds two new utilities that streamline common Windows tasks
Apps PowerToys v0.99.0 adds Grab And Move and Power Display, improving window control and monitor management while delivering a long list of fixes throughout the app.
Microsoft 365 and Outlook outage confirmed by Microsoft
Apps Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down this morning. Microsoft has confirmed the outage and is posting updates as reports spike across key services.
Windows K2 may finally deliver the Windows 11 experience users expected
WINDOWS Windows K2 may be the bold move Microsoft needs to redefine Windows 11, swaying users away from the negative sentiments around the OS.
PC Hardware
Why PC sales went up in Q1 2026 despite rising costs
Hardware A new study from Counterpoint Research explains why PC market growth in Q1 2026 is not indicative of how the rest of the year will go. Here's my breakdown of the situation.
In defiance of RAM-shortages, one man decided to build RAM in his garden shed
Gaming Dr. Semiconductor poses the question, "Can I make my own RAM?", as he begins cooking experimental DIY RAM sticks in his garden shed to avoid rising RAM prices
How does the Surface Laptop 13" compare to the MacBook Neo?
Laptops Surface Laptop 13-inch vs. MacBook Neo: Rising prices make Microsoft's lightweight darling a tough sell
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This 3D‑printed dock finally makes the Surface Pro lap‑friendly
Surface A Surface fan designed a 3D‑printed dock that improves lapability and pairs the Surface Pro with Lenovo’s TrackPoint keyboard.
Deals
Two of Razer's best wireless and wired 1000Hz Xbox & PC controllers are now 25% off
Deals Amazon Gaming Week's second day has given 25% discounts on the critically-acclaimed Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition controllers for a limited time.
Seagate's Xbox Storage Expansion Card enjoys a discount for all its sizes
Deals Amazon is hosting discounts (up to 20% off) for Seagate's Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox in honor of Amazon's Gaming Week sale.
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming desktop CPU has its best sale in months
Deals Amazon is hosting a 28% discount on the AMD Ryzen 7 7800, a CPU that trades productivity processing speeds for unbridled PC gaming performance rates.
AMD's top CPU for PC gaming sees even more value for a limited time
Deals Amazon is bringing more discounts for highly sought-after PC gaming CPUs, and one of them includes an 8% discount for the AMD Ryzen 9800X3D, which is one of our favorite upgrades.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Valve just made it easy for developers to see how their games actually run on Steam Deck
PC gaming Two new sections have arrived for Steamworks data reporting, giving developers a closer look at how games run on Steam Deck.
Gaming
Ex-The Elder Scrolls Online lead reflects on Xbox canceling his new MMO amid layoffs
Xbox The director of the canceled Xbox MMO Project Blackbird has reflected on the project and its unfortunate death in a new interview. Here's what he said.
NVIDIA's 12GB RTX 5070 mobile GPU is official
PC gaming NVIDIA has quietly announced a 12GB RTX 5070 mobile GPU variant for gaming laptops to help dampen the effects of the ongoing memory crisis. Here's how that works.
Breaking down what custom creations you can carry forward into Forza Horizon 6
Gaming Forza Horizon 6 is a brand new entry in the franchise but that doesn't mean ALL of your previous creations have to be left behind. Here's what you need to know.
Artificial Intelligence
Leaked OpenAI memo throws serious shade at Microsoft
AI The ChatGPT maker indicated that its new partnership with Amazon will help enhance its enterprise market share while highlighting key constraints in its Microsoft tie-up.
OpenAI’s new feature is just like Windows Recall: Chronicle watches you
AI OpenAI’s Codex gets a memory upgrade, improving developer workflows by boosting effectiveness and efficiency.
Microsoft says its faster MAI-Image-2-Efficient AI model slashes costs
AI Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-2-Efficient, a faster and cheaper AI image model designed to deliver photorealistic results at scale.
Former Microsoft Xbox VP says AI is "the big question mark" for the future of gaming
AI Microsoft's former gaming and Xbox VP Ed Fries believes AI is "the big question mark" for gaming moving forward, and says it's not going away.
Microsoft
OpenAI ends Microsoft exclusivity days after a leaked memo criticised the partnership
AI OpenAI ended Microsoft’s exclusivity in a new partnership update just days after a leaked memo revealed internal frustration with the deal.
Join us as we rank the best versions of Windows LIVE!
LIVE The Windows Central Team will be LIVE at 12PM ET on April 24 for a Q&A livestream where we rank the best versions of Windows on a tier list!
Microsoft weighed Cursor purchase before SpaceX reached a $60 billion agreement
AI Microsoft explored buying Cursor before SpaceX secured a deal that gives it the rights to acquire the AI startup for $60 billion or pursue a $10 billion partnership.
Microsoft faces £2.8B UK lawsuit over Azure licensing
Microsoft The Redmond giant argues that using Windows Server as an input for Azure while simultaneously licensing it to rivals could be good for healthy competition.
Microsoft Rewards is changing in May and earning points may get harder
Microsoft Rewards Microsoft Rewards is rolling out a new tiered system with Member, Silver, and Gold levels, alongside increased earning potential and monthly bonuses, though early user reactions remain mixed.
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Peripherals & Accessories
ASUS ROG Raikiri II: build quality, input tech, and who benefits most
Review Our review of the Asus ROG Raikiri II: precise TMR sticks, crisp micro switches, and premium extras—who benefits and when it’s worth the cost.
