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Microsoft wants developers building real native Windows apps again
Apps Microsoft wants more WinUI 3 apps across Windows 11, and Build 2026 shows how developers can get there with new tools, agents, and hardware.
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Features
Infinity Ward's latest look at MW4 highlights Microsoft's audio tech
Call of Duty In a new episode of "From the Ward", Infinity Ward's studio audio director Stephen Miller explains the audio tech behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
I played Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, and it's another delightfully twisted CRPG
Gaming I played Dark Heresy's beta, shaping up to be another riveting WH40K CRPG adventure rife with intriguing mysteries, complex characters, and in-depth gameplay.
Details emerge about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer maps and modes
Gaming Infinity Ward, the lead development studio for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, has confirmed details for the game's upcoming multiplayer experience, including maps and game play modes.
NVIDIA is less of a threat to Qualcomm and more of a Windows on ARM ally
Opinion NVIDIA confidently enters the Windows on ARM space with its new RTX Spark processors, but that doesn't make the N1x chip an enemy to Qualcomm or Snapdragon X.
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.
The 2016 Android‑apps warning that now echoes Googlebooks
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.
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Microsoft launched a Bing “concierge bot” 10 years ago — the same idea Google is now pushing
Flashback From our archives: A decade ago Microsoft was already testing a Bing “concierge bot,” an early take on the AI agents Google is only now announcing.
11 years ago, Microsoft got cozy with "Non-Genuine" version of Windows
Flashback Microsoft’s decision to offer full Windows 10 upgrades to non‑genuine PCs marked a rare moment of outreach — and a major shift in how the company thought about Windows adoption.
Windows & Software
Microsoft's veteran engineer says Windows 8 only wanted to be modern
Windows Microsoft veteran admits Windows 8’s codename lacked creativity. A veteran engineer adds that the Start menu was derived from earlier ‘Go page’ explorations.
Microsoft continues to push AI into everything it can with a new terminal app
News Microsoft has announced a fork of Windows Terminal at Build that adds native AI agent integration, because of course we need more AI.
Microsoft IQ stops AI from going stale by grounding agents
Microsoft Microsoft IQ and Scout connect to workspace data, allowing autonomous AI agents to handle repetitive tasks in the background.
PC Hardware
Microsoft's first Surface mini PC is official and it's coming this fall for developers
Surface Coming later this year, Microsoft is shipping its first Surface branded mini PC, aimed solely at developers looking to adopt NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform.
ASUS goes gold with its revamped ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 keyboard
Review An already excellent mechanical keyboard gets a major makeover for ASUS ROG's 20th anniversary.
A gold-plated gaming mouse? In this economy? I gave it a shot for a couple of weeks.
Review ASUS is celebrating ROG's 20th anniversary with a special edition mouse, and I've been using it for a couple of weeks.
NVIDIA is less of a threat to Qualcomm and more of a Windows on ARM ally
Opinion NVIDIA confidently enters the Windows on ARM space with its new RTX Spark processors, but that doesn't make the N1x chip an enemy to Qualcomm or Snapdragon X.
Deals
I need more space for PC games, and this 2TB SSD with 7,450MB/s is just what I need
Deals The Samsung Pro 990 SSD with its 2TB configuration is back on sale for PC users desperate for more space, and 7,450 MB/s Read Speeds to severely cut down videogame loading times so they don't interrupt your fun
This Dell laptop includes Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and a controller
Deals The Dell 16 Plus is heavily discounted right now for eligible students. The deal also includes free Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and a custom Xbox controller.
Lenovo's budget PC monitors offer smooth gaming at a great price
Deals Lenovo is offering a Doorstopper discount on two high-quality gaming monitors, one of which earned a near-perfect score from us for its excellent performance and build.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Acer Predator Atlas 8 takes aim at Xbox Ally X
Acer Acer makes a new handheld gaming device with the Predator Atlas 8, featuring Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Xbox Game Pass Premium.
Gaming
Infinity Ward's latest look at MW4 highlights Microsoft's audio tech
Call of Duty In a new episode of "From the Ward", Infinity Ward's studio audio director Stephen Miller explains the audio tech behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Open-world hit Crimson Desert reveals a summer update roadmap and DLC
Gaming Pearl Abyss has released a new roadmap containing various gameplay and narrative improvements, along with a DLC update in the works for their hit open-world game, Crimson Desert.
This classic Fallout game is getting a fan-made Xbox port
Xbox The classic Fallout RPGs only have official releases on PC, but one modder is working on a port for one of them that brings it to the original Xbox.
Artificial Intelligence
Mystery firm mistakenly blew $500 million on Claude AI in a month
AI Microsoft data shows AI costs surpass payroll, with a $500 million Claude fiasco proving how expensive automation can get.
Microsoft finally lets Office users hide floating Copilot button
AI Microsoft admits the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint was a mistake, and will now allow users to move the AI back to the ribbon.
Ex-Microsoft exec says it missed "the AI wave" after fumbling mobile
AI Former Microsoft executive Mat Velloso claims the company missed its chance with AI, citing past failures in the internet and mobile.
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Mustafa Suleyman: AI will take over your white-collar job in 18 months
AI Microsoft’s AI chief says white‑collar jobs could vanish in 18 months as automation accelerates across organizations.
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Microsoft
Project Solara is Microsoft's latest attempt at setting the narrative for the next era of computing
Artificial Intelligence After Windows Phone, Microsoft is eager to get ahead of the next paradigm shift in computing, and it's betting big on an agentic hardware and software future.
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Microsoft says security researchers can report flaws without legal threats
MICROSOFT Microsoft says it no longer intends to pursue legal action against security researchers who conduct or publish their findings.
Microsoft stock rises on Windows on Arm and NVIDIA N1X momentum
Microsoft Computex has seen a raft of interesting news for Windows on Arm, as NVIDIA commits its first N1X Arm chip to a wave of new PCs targeting the autumn.
Steven Sinofsky revisits NVIDIA's first Windows 8 on ARM effort with Tegra
MICROSOFT Microsoft veteran Steven Sinofsky recalls Nvidia’s first Windows-on-Arm test, raising questions around the latest Nvidia and Arm thrust into Windows.
Peripherals & Accessories
Logitech’s cushioned keyboard and mouse challenge the setup I’ve used for years
Accessories Logitech’s new Signature Comfort Plus keyboard and mouse add built‑in cushions that allow for more relaxed hand positions. The real question is whether they'll convince me to upgrade?
