"Xbox is not for sale," says CEO Asha Sharma — why is the media so attached to this idea?
Xbox One thing journalists keep asking me lately revolves around this theory that Xbox is "for sale," but Sharma directly addressed that narrative today.
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Features
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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The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park is going to be dark, terrifying, and brilliant
Gaming The curtain has been pulled back on The Division 2 Echoes of Central Park and this latest expansion has a darker, more mysterious tone to previous content, and it's looking incredible.
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
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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INTERVIEW: Copilot+ PC branding is gone — and Microsoft isn’t saying much about why
Windows 11 In a new interview, Microsoft Surface CVP confirms that its new Surface PCs are no longer called Copilot+ PCs, but will still support all Copilot+ features.
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PC Hardware
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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The Manchester United Surface Laptop is the greatest laptop of all time
News What happens when Snapdragon sponsors the biggest football club in the world? The Manchester United Surface Laptop happens. The greatest laptop of all time.
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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.
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.
These discounted Dell 'Plus' laptops focus on productivity in Windows
Deals Dell's 14 Plus and 16 Plus deliver clean, no‑nonsense designs, strong Intel Core Ultra performance, long battery life, and QHD+ displays built for productivity.
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
REVIEW: FlexiSpot's basic 'C3' chair is somehow the best I've ever used
REVIEW Sometimes basic is better, and no chair I've reviewed exemplifies this like FlexiSpot's C3 ergonomic office chair, which is big on comfort and value.
Xbox’s Mythic Achievements launch for Insiders, adding ultra‑rare goals and better stats
Gaming After many years of requests since the Xbox 360 era, Xbox Mythic Achievements are being released for Xbox Insiders to get an early first look at how they'll work
Goat Simulator 3's new expansion takes on GTA 6 launch date
GAMING Goat Simulator 3 dares to challenge GTA 6 with its new theme park DLC, Ticket to Dizzyworld, launching November 19.
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.
"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’s new Copilot signals a shift in their AI strategy for Windows & enterprise. Are we past the gimmick phase?
AI The new Copilot marks a strategic reset as Microsoft shifts toward a unified, more capable Windows AI experience.
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Microsoft
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.
Microsoft announces OneDrive + Copilot digital event
Apps Microsoft will host a OneDrive and Copilot digital event on October 20 to showcase cloud and productivity features.
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Peripherals & Accessories
Review: The Reclusa X Mini 65% is Razer’s best budget play in years at just $49.99
REVIEW Razer's new hot-swappable Reclusa X Mini 65% isn't packed with premium bells and whistles, but at $49.99 it delivers one of the most satisfying typing experiences in the company's keyboard lineup.
