More games than ever are hitting Xbox Play Anywhere — is it going mainstream?
Xbox I've noticed that more games than ever are hitting Xbox Play Anywhere, both new and old. Has something changed recently?
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Features
Join Daniel and Zac on October 2 at 2PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on October 2 at 2PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.
Gears of War: E-Day's install size is huge: These are the best ways to upgrade your Xbox's storage
Xbox Gears of War: E-Day has a monstrous 115GB install requirement on Xbox, so I've rounded the best options to improve your Xbox’s storage size to accommodate it.
Microsoft’s biggest week in months: new Surface lineup, Copilot+ fallout, and AI overhaul
Surface New Surface hardware, the quiet death of Copilot+ branding, and a major AI reset all arrived in a few days.
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Halo has fallen so far that even Activision taking over gives me some real hope
OPINION Halo has fallen to such a low point that a completely new team under Activision could be more exciting than another game from Halo Studios.
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On This Day: Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” strategy revisited
On this Day A look back at Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” vision — the moment Phil Spencer sketched out a future that Asha Sharma is now fully realizing 11 years later.
Moonraker turns 10 and still looks ahead of its time
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
Looking back at 2016’s “I love you, Xbox” — and how much (and little) has changed
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Revisiting the LG Lancet, 11 years later
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Windows & Software
Windows 11 version 26H2: Everything you need to know
Windows 11 Microsoft is now shipping the next version of Windows 11 this fall. Here's everything you need to know about this new release.
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Microsoft’s biggest week in months: new Surface lineup, Copilot+ fallout, and AI overhaul
Surface New Surface hardware, the quiet death of Copilot+ branding, and a major AI reset all arrived in a few days.
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uBlock Origin broke on Edge, so I finally quit the browser
Apps An ad-filled Microsoft Edge broke my daily article proofing routine, turning a long-overdue browser switch into an immediate need.
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PC Hardware
Is Henry Cavill really ditching his gaming PC for a Googlebook?
Gaming Google wants you to think PC builder Henry Cavill loves Googlebooks. The actor will even make a video game using a Googlebook as part of a partnership.
Gears of War: E-Day's install size is huge: These are the best ways to upgrade your Xbox's storage
Xbox Gears of War: E-Day has a monstrous 115GB install requirement on Xbox, so I've rounded the best options to improve your Xbox’s storage size to accommodate it.
Microsoft explains why you can't buy a Surface PC with AMD inside
Surface In case you've ever wondered why you can't find a Surface PC with an AMD chip in it these days, Microsoft says it's simply because its portfolio isn't big enough to accommodate it.
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Microsoft explains why we haven't seen a Surface-branded MacBook Neo competitor yet
Surface In an interview with Windows Central, Surface CVP explains why we haven't seen a Microsoft-made MacBook Neo competitor this year.
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Deals
You're probably overpaying for Microsoft 365
Deal Microsoft 365 keeps getting more expensive, but these discounted subscriptions let you lock in lower prices today.
Dell's '14S' laptop is great for everyday work, and now at a smarter price
Deals The Dell 14S laptop offers incredible battery life, superb everyday performance, a crisp LED screen, and a more affordable price.
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x is an absolute steal at $989.99
Deal Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x delivers all-day battery life and a gorgeous ultrathin design for $989.99 thanks to a limited-time $310 discount.
Dell's XPS 13 proves you don't have to spend a fortune on a premium laptop
Deal A modest discount makes one of the best value Windows laptops even easier to recommend.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Winhanced 0.9.9.9 fixes my biggest complaints of Windows gaming handhelds
HANDHELDS Winhanced 0.9.9.9 adds friend cards, PC streaming, Windows updates, better integrations, and much more for handhelds.
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Gaming
NASCAR 26 is one of the most fun racing games on Xbox today
Review NASCAR 26 is iRacing's second attempt at the franchise on console, and while it's a definite iteration, it has so much going for it that even non-NASCAR fans should give it a go.
Explaining what carries forward into Modern Warfare 4 from Black Ops 7
Gaming There's a new Call of Duty game upon us in Modern Warfare 4, so let's break down exactly what items you can carry forward into the new game from Black Ops 7.
The Witcher 3 Remastered's DLSS Xbox Play Anywhere issues has been fixed
Gaming Amidst the hype of The Witcher 3 Remastered's release, trouble has been brewing underneath for the PC version regarding DLSS functionality with Xbox Play Anywhere on PC, lighting, and more.
Artificial Intelligence
Copilot reviewers speak out on grading AI-generated explicit content
AI Contractors reviewing Microsoft Copilot prompts report being flooded with sexually explicit images and potentially illegal user requests.
The Copilot+ PC brand is dead: How to remap your Copilot key
Laptops Microsoft is stepping back from the Copilot+ PC name, leaving many with an unused key that you can easily remap.
Microsoft Teams is losing its Copilot chat list shortcut next month
Apps Microsoft Teams will remove the Copilot shortcut from its chat list next month to steer users toward the full-featured app bar.
"We are way too self-obsessed": Nadella calls out AI hype, but will Microsoft listen?
AI Satya Nadella wants AI to focus on practical human utility, but Microsoft’s consumer AI strategy still feels completely out of touch.
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Microsoft
Join Daniel and Zac on October 2 at 2PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Join Daniel and Zac on October 2 at 2PM ET for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast.
Microsoft Teams can now automatically block unwanted bots from meetings
Apps Microsoft has rolled out a Teams feature that automatically blocks identified external bots before they can enter meetings.
These Microsoft 365 companion apps are getting retired after just one year
Apps Microsoft's Calendar, People, and Files companion apps for Windows 11 are being retired roughly a year after they first shipped.
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Microsoft Teams will soon support two users sharing screens simultaneously
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon support simultaneous screen sharing, making side-by-side comparison and multi-presenter meetings better.
Peripherals & Accessories
Why Logitech’s new Zone Vibe Pro headset caught my eye
Headphones Logitech’s new Zone Vibe Pro headphones combine premium noise cancellation with official spare parts to keep your headset running for years.
