Heroes of the Storm gets its first new hero in six years
GAMING Blizzard is adding Xal’atath to Heroes of the Storm, giving the MOBA its first new hero in almost six years alongside Twitch Drops and a major new update.
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Features
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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Call of Duty needs to be broken up for the good of everyone
Gaming Instead of shovelling everything into a yearly release, it's time to break some of the experiences out to exist for longer.
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Eastern lore might save this upcoming Diablo rival
GAMING Tarae: The Unbound is a dark fantasy ARPG coming in 2027, based heavily in Eastern folklore
Windows Wrap: Microsoft has two weeks to stop its Surface event from being an embarrassment
Surface Microsoft's upcoming Surface event risks falling flat unless the company moves past local AI hype to embrace what made Surface special.
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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
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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Stardock's new Snipboard app aims to fix clipboard management on Windows 11
Apps Stardock’s new Snipboard app brings a pinned, searchable clipboard dock with cross-PC copying to Windows 11.
PC Hardware
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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Poll: What's your favorite Surface of 2026?
Surface Twelve Surface devices, a new Surface Mouse, and the upcoming Laptop Ultra have made 2026 unexpectedly busy for Microsoft hardware.
Surface feels more fragmented than ever after Microsoft's latest refresh
Surface Microsoft just announced new Surface hardware weeks before a Surface event, leaving even less to discuss in October.
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AI comes to Surface Ink: Microsoft’s new Canvas transforms handwriting into a smarter workflow
Surface Microsoft's new Ink Canvas app brings AI-powered inking and brainstorming tools to Surface devices and other supported Windows PCs.
Deals
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.
Play games at 120FPS with this RTX 5070 gaming laptop that's now 18% off
Deals The ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is on sale at an 18% discount, giving folks craving an RTX 5070 graphics card more value for strong performances
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Alienware slices $1,000 off its RTX 5070 gaming PC with 32GB of RAM
Deals Dell is offering a huge $1,000 discount on the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, which offers premium-quality performance for both gaming and productivity.
Handheld Gaming PCs
As the Steam Deck loses its affordable appeal, the XBOX Ally could be an unexpected handheld gaming champion
PC Gaming Steam Deck prices climb while the ROG Xbox Ally holds steady, potentially becoming 2026's best‑value handheld gaming PC if it continues the trend.
Gaming
New reporting suggests Halo Studios had early plans for Halo novel tie‑ins that never materialized
GAMING Halo Studios reportedly planned Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes, Halo 7, and a standalone Halo: First Strike spin-off before the studio’s recent changes.
Every reveal from Minecraft Live 2026, from new biomes to big surprises
GAMING Dungeons 2 deep dive, a brand-new dimension, and a Switch 2 launch. Here is everything Mojang just dropped at Minecraft Live.
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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Artificial Intelligence
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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Copilot on Windows 11 will soon open links inside the app instead of launching a browser
Apps Copilot for Windows 11 will soon feature a built-in browser, changing how users interact with links inside the app.
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Grok is coming to Copilot, minus the snark
Apps Microsoft is bringing xAI's Grok models to Copilot across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Here is what subprocessor integration means for IT admins and users.
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Gemini app arrives on Windows 11, but it clashes with Copilot
App You can now summon Gemini on your computer by pressing Alt + Space.
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.
