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June 30
- Star Walk 2 brings virtual stargazing to Windows 10 PC and Mobile
- Windows 10 preview build 14379 heads to Fast ring Insiders on PC and Mobile
- Dell discontinues Android-based Venue tablets in favor of Windows 10 2-in-1s
- Microsoft Whiteboard for Windows 10 will enable teachers and students to share ideas
- Understanding Telus's new Premium Plus financing plan
- Microsoft shows how developers can add HDR image features in Windows 10 camera apps
- Wunderlist Chief Design Officer leaves for Microsoft's Outlook team
- Microsoft and Sprinklr team up to create new experience management suite
- Microsoft's Facebook Beta for Windows 10 Mobile is having some issues
- Four more Xbox 360 games added to Xbox One backwards compatibility list
- Affinity Designer beta for Windows is now available to download for free
- Fenix Furia for Xbox One Review: Dying is just part of the fun
- Here's what's in the Windows 10 Release Preview build 10586.456
- AT&T customers can claim free movie ticket as part of new rewards program
- Turtle Beach's HyperSound Glass was the most jaw-dropping discovery at E3
- Microsoft Store adds a free $50 gift card to Xbox One bundles
- To The Castle, delivering classic arcade gaming to Windows 10 Mobile
- BioShock: The Collection is coming to PC and consoles this September
- Amazon Prime Day makes its triumphant return on July 12
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update will also hit mobile on August 2
- #OneCast Ep 21: Hands on with Battlefield 1, INSIDE and the implications of Scorpio
- Microsoft's 1TB Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 are available in 10 more markets
June 29
- WhatsApp for Windows Phone gains quoted message support, tweaked UI in new update
- Should you install the Windows 10 Anniversary Update now?
- First big DOOM update on June 30 will add the classic weapon center viewpoint
- Help, my wife wants to switch from Windows phone to Android!
- Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.456 now rolling out to Insider Release Preview Ring [Update: PC, too!]
- Slack for PC adds notification improvements for Windows 10
- Check out the Windows 10 VLC app running on Xbox One, due later this summer
- Shine bright with this fireworks-filled Wallpaper Wednesday
- Microsoft launches Office Delve PC preview app for Windows 10
- MSN News now lets everyone customize their media sources
- PSA: Free Office 365 offer with Lumia 950 or 950 XL purchase ends June 30
- Valve recruited the developer of the Unofficial Steam Authenticator to build its official mobile app
- Fanband and Cortanium for Windows 10 Mobile get new updates
- Facebook's latest News Feed change will prioritize posts from friends
- AMD Radeon RX 480 review roundup: There's a new value king in town!
- ASUS announces the ROG STRIX RX 480, its first AMD Polaris graphics card
- Students in the U.S. and Canada can save at least $300 off a Surface-Xbox One bundle
- Quotey, an abundance of memorable citations delivered to your Windows 10 device
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update to include lots of security improvements
- Xbox Anniversary Update details confirmed ahead of August 2 release
- SanDisk announces new super-fast 256GB Extreme UHS-I microSD card
- VLC for Windows 10 is now available for everyone to enjoy
- Facebook Messenger picks up major update, now available as native Windows 10 Mobile app
- U.S. carriers enable free calls to Turkey following Istanbul terror attacks
June 28
- Messaging Everywhere pulled from Anniversary Update, but will live on in new Skype Windows app
- Windows 10 build 14372 released to Slow ring Insiders on PC and Mobile
- Windows 10 PC and Mobile preview build 14376 released for Fast ring Insiders
- Official Steam app for Windows Phone pops up on the Windows Store
- Merging the Microsoft HoloLens and Kinect could get us one step closer to the holodeck
- The Lumia 1520 on sale again at AT&T following Windows 10 Mobile update
- Amazon's Windows Phone app will be officially retired on July 25
- Inside Xbox One review: A Lynchian puzzle platforming masterpiece
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III's next DLC pack will throw in robots and dragons
- System Shock reboot starts its Kickstarter campaign; get the Windows demo now
- Grab a Lumia Icon for the lowest price we've ever seen
- The Clippy shirt is back by popular demand, get yours now!
- Satya Nadella offers his thoughts on building helpful artificial intelligence
- Microsoft is rolling out new travel and package tracking features for Outlook
- Tom Clancy's The Division: Underground expansion available for PC and Xbox One
- Microsoft's Xbox team promotes its 'record-breaking' E3 2016 stats
- Fight the Shadows with today's myAppFree Deal, League of Stickmen for Windows 10
- Microsoft's latest smartphone patent agreement is with Luna Mobile
- Chill out with Zen: Coloring Book for Adults on Windows 10
- New Microsoft Band 2 firmware update is rolling out
- Microsoft Authenticator now lets you add Facebook, Google and other accounts
- Microsoft is changing how it's asking customers to upgrade to Windows 10
- Batman: Return to Arkham remasters get delayed with no new release date
- Panasonic's 4th-gen Toughpad FZ-G1 comes with improved performance and battery life
- Freecharge is now a native Windows 10 app
- Resident Evil 5, 7 Days To Die and others are now available for Xbox One
- GTX 1060 shows up in Hong Kong, may turn out to be NVIDIA's answer to the Radeon RX 480
- Grab the deluxe edition of Titanfall for just $5 in this week's Deals with Gold
June 27
- This Week in Xbox - E3 2016 Round-Up! All the reveals, trailers, and a giveaway!
- Check out the full tour of Microsoft's Surface labs from today's livestream
- Wells Fargo launches its Windows 10 Mobile online banking app
- You will be able to see the Minecraft movie in theaters on May 24, 2019
- Dell's new 70-inch touchscreen monitor is perfect for Windows 10 PCs
- TV DVR feature could still make it to Xbox One
- You can win a special Game of Thrones Xbox One console if you live in France
- Mirror's Edge Catalyst review: A successful reimagining of a dystopia
- SanDisk Extreme 510 is a portable SSD that's essential for creators
- Microsoft Research's hand gesture recognition tools pick up where Kinect left off
- Write to your heart's delight with Nextpad for Windows 10 PC and Mobile
- Xbox One releases for the week of June 27, 2016
- The Surface Pro 4 is now even more affordable at Staples
- Take a look at early Xbox controller designs from 1999
June 26
- Mobile Nations Weekly: MrMobile!
- Windows 10 PC Insider preview build 14366 ISO files now available for download
- AI, Bots, and Canvases, Part I: My evolving view of Microsoft's AI vision
- This week in Windows Mobile: The Lumia Icon gets Windows 10, Tap to Pay rolls out to the Fast Ring, and Crimsonland going Live
- Spotify for Windows Phone updated with improved design and stability
- Microsoft and NASCAR team up on new Windows 10 race management app
June 25
- Forza Horizon 3 will be the ultimate racing game on Xbox One and Windows 10, and here's why
- Windows Central Podcast 4: MrMobile taps to pay
- All the important Microsoft news stories for June 25, 2016
- Volet, a Windows 10 collage making machine
- 5 Windows 10 apps you should try: TV, movies, books, and hoverboards
- Bing brings interactive IIFA guide and Bing Predicts for Bollywood fans
June 24
- Free movie streaming service Popcornflix launches universal Windows 10 app
- AT&T's Lumia 1520 is finally getting the Windows 10 Mobile official update
- Realarm app for Windows 10 UWP officially released
- Enpass gains 'full-time' Windows Hello support and more in latest update
- Several classic Microsoft desktop apps are now in the Windows Store for Insiders
- BBM Windows Phone app isn't currently available in the Windows Store
- The image for the most popular Windows wallpaper ever was taken 20 years ago today
- A universal version of Glympse is in the works for Windows 10 PC and Mobile
- System Shock reboot will begin its Kickstarter fundraising campaign on June 28
- This powerful Dell desktop can be had for just $579
- Hands on with the new Black Walnut and Light Oak shells from Mozo for the Lumia 950 and 950 XL
- Windows 10 Gems: Get satellite radio anywhere with SiriusXM
- Gadgets app update fixes issues for Fast ring Insiders
- The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II fights monsters on the Xbox One July 1
- Moko's version of the Surface Pro 3 and 4 Type Cover is a must buy
- Aeries Twitter client for Windows 10 adds Tweetstorm features
- Civilization V will join Minecraft as a teaching tool for schools in 2017
- Adele's 25 lands on Spotify and Groove Music
- Microsoft confirms Surface 3 manufacturing will stop by the end of 2016
- DailyDiary is a Windows 10 app for documenting life's highs and lows
- Hunt down wanted criminals in The Blacklist: Conspiracy, now available on Windows 10
- Netflix may enable offline viewing by the end of the year
- Evernote extension for Microsoft Edge added in Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14372
- KFC India's 'Watt-A-Box' will charge your phone while you eat
- Will EU roaming become more expensive after Brexit?
- WhatsApp users are making 100 million calls daily
- Subway Surfers is now available for Windows 10 Mobile
- 3DMark's DirectX 12 PC benchmark test Time Spy gets a preview trailer
June 23
- Windows 10 build 14372 released for PC and Mobile Insiders
- Verizon begins rolling out Windows 10 Mobile to Lumia Icon
- Microsoft Garage's latest project is a Chrome extension for shopping
- edjing Scratch arrives on Windows 10 PC and Mobile to let you DJ anywhere
- Buildbox brings UWP support to its codeless game development program
- The Minix NEO C is the only Continuum hub you need for Windows 10 Mobile
- Halo 5: Guardians will be free to play on Xbox One from June 29-July 5
- SiriusXM and Roku launch their Windows 10 PC apps
- HP dominates Windows 10 PCs sales with Dell in second, Surface in seventh
- Fallout: New Vegas among the 8 new Xbox 360 games that can now be played on Xbox One
- Windows 10 Mobile stalls at 11 percent of entire Windows phone market
- Microsoft's 2016 Imagine Cup competition names its 35 world finalist teams
- BOGO Reminder: Get a Lumia 950 XL and get a Lumia 950 for free in Canada and the U.S.
- 10 great extensions for Opera Browser on Windows
- Samsung to launch new 13-inch and 15.6-inch Notebook 7 models on June 26
- Microsoft's plans to buy LinkedIn could face headwinds in China
- Add a little pop to your messaging with Stickers for Telegram, today's AdDuplex HERO App
- T-Mobile will let you enjoy your unlimited data plans in Europe this summer
- Platinum Games supports Metal Gear Rising on backwards compatibility, but it's up to Konami
- Instagram is adding a text translation feature
- Vivino ceases all app development on Windows platform
- MSN News for Windows 10 now lets you add select media sources (Fast Ring)
- Subway Surfers Windows Phone support ends; Windows 10 Mobile version may be coming soon
June 22
- Reach for the sky this Wallpaper Wednesday
- Verizon is set to upgrade Lumia Icon to Windows 10 Mobile on June 23
- Microsoft Health app getting improved UI and new 'Insights' feature in upcoming update
- Why buy an Xbox now instead of a PC? The same reasons as always
- Welcome, MrMobile
- Microsoft Movies & TV has discounts on many 20th Century Fox films for $5 each
- Microsoft Edge to see JavaScript boosts with Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- IconPackager 10 beta brings custom icon flair to your Windows desktop
- Opera slams Microsoft's browser battery tests, claims better power savings
- Windows 10 Gems: Calculate the smart way with FluidMath
- Dropbox is adding several new and improved productivity tools
- Livelock will let you take out your robot masters on Aug. 2 on PC and Xbox One
- Windows 10 PC preview build 14371 released for Insiders in Fast ring with activation improvements
- Why I dropped LastPass for Enpass on Windows 10 — and why you should too
- Mobile World Congress Americas to launch in the U.S. in September 2017
- Platinum Games tells us about Scalebound's huge world, gigantic monsters and story-driven co-op
- Crimsonland will get Xbox Live achievements and leaderboards in Windows Store update
- Xbox One S will support the HDR10 color standard for 4K TVs
- Crunchyroll brings its anime video service to Windows 10 on PC and Mobile
- Dominate the skies in Battle of Helicopters for Windows 10
- Microsoft releases June firmware updates for Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 and Surface 3 LTE
- A glimpse at the future of Minecraft with Microsoft Studios
- Drawful 2 will spice up your party with custom inside jokes, prompts, and more
- HP's unbelievably thin Spectre comes to India at an unbelievable price
- Criterion's upcoming over-the-top extreme sports game gets canceled
June 21
- Unicode 9.0 is now official with 72 new emoji
- Windows 10 Mobile build 14367 hits the Slow ring
- Windows 10 Mobile preview build 14371 now rolling out to Fast ring Insiders
- Here's how to check if you have Amazon credit from Apple's ebook settlement
- Get Limbo for PC free on Steam until June 22
- You can get the new Ghostbusters movie and game in an upcoming bundle
- Xbox Play Anywhere will finally turn me into a PC gamer
- Here are the U.S. banks that support Microsoft Wallet
- A Microsoft Band 3 with NFC would be a tap-to-pay dream
- 8 Zip gets a huge discount to just $0.99
- Here's how Windows 10 Mobile HERE Map fans can switch to Microsoft's new Maps app
- Sailing the high seas with Sea of Thieves, Rare's whimsical pirate adventure
- Fable Fortune Kickstarter campaign canceled; developers secure outside funding
- Instagram is now used by 500 million people
- Wallet 2.0 with NFC Tap to Pay is now rolling out to Windows 10 Mobile Fast Ring (US only)
- The Splashtop Classroom Assist Windows 10 app will help teachers connect to students
- AdDuplex welcomes the Windows 10 puzzle game Poly and the Marble Maze to the HERO App lineup
- Adobe brings a host of improvements to several Creative Cloud apps
- Rocket League's latest update adds two new maps and much more
- Twitter videos can now be 140 seconds long
- SafetyCulture's iAuditor app and platform now available for Windows 10
- Microsoft adds 13 languages and more to Sway on Windows 10
- Now everyone can enjoy Microsoft's revamped Windows Maps experience
- China's Tencent will buy Clash of Clans developer Supercell for $8.6 billion
- Minecraft's first mini-game released for those who enjoy battering in blocky skulls
- Join Trevor, Michael and Franklin in GTA V as part of this week's Deals with Gold
- Facebook Messenger Beta for Windows 10 picks up an update
June 20
- Next Xbox One preview pushing out soon to testers, new language and pre-order features in tow
- Huawei Matebook pre-orders begin today at Microsoft Store; available on July 11 [Update: Pre-orders are live]
- Microsoft Research is working on a way to save links inside mobile apps
- Office 365 Education updates include preview of PLC Groups and more
- Windows 10 Gems: Print from anywhere with Staples for Office
- Halo-themed Bluetooth speakers, USB chargers and more licensed products are on the way
- Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is far more awesome than your average trading card game
- Windows 10 Mobile is rolling out to Blu Win Jr LTE X 130e and HD LTE x150e in India
- Microsoft Band 2 reportedly has thicker skins in newer lot numbers
- Microsoft sends out fourth wave of HoloLens Developer Edition invites
- Drive yourself crazy with the Windows 10 puzzle game CargoBot
- Fallout 4 mods will now need a Steam-linked account to be uploaded for Xbox One
- Xbox leader Phil Spencer: 'Project Scorpio' won't force games to use 4K resolution
- Microsoft shows how Edge is better than Chrome at saving you some battery life
- Xbox One releases for the week of June 20, 2016
- Fitbit's new Sleep Schedule feature addresses the other piece of fitness success
- HP announces new laptop battery recall due to overheating issues
- HP Elite X3 passes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certification
- The world's first 1,000-core processor is here
June 19
- U.S. Bing Rewards members can save big on Xbox Live Gold subscriptions until June 30
- We survived a first taste of Gears of War 4's campaign and interviewed the developer
- This week in Windows Mobile: June 19, 2016
- MyTube will try to upstage the YouTube app on Xbox One
- Microsoft is marketing software to help state governments keep track of legal marijuana
June 18
- Halo 5's next free update will add three new maps, the Warzone Firefight mode and more
- Understanding the 'about:flags' settings page in Microsoft Edge for PC
- 5 Windows 10 apps you should try: Wake up, check the weather, battle some monsters, and record your thoughts about it
- All the important Microsoft news stories for June 18, 2016
- Windows Central Podcast 3: Insiders
- Microsoft Store has discounts up to $1,000 for Windows 10 PCs until June 20 (US only)
- Microsoft to open its latest small 'specialty' store in Brea, California on July 9
- Outlook Groups lets you pin group conversations with latest app update
- Arcane Soul puts side-scrolling fantasy combat on Windows 10
- Your Groove update finally hits the Store for Windows 10 and Mobile, get it now!
June 17
- Canada's Prime Minister gets up close and personal with Microsoft HoloLens
- Select Microsoft Stores to host Windows 10 Anniversary Update events for Insiders
- New Surface Hub videos include how the Royal Academy of Music used its massive screen
- Pre-orders begin in Spain for Funker W6.0 Pro 2 with Windows 10 Mobile
- Breeze extension for Microsoft Edge lets users choose their new tab page
- Windows 10 PC preview build 14366 released for Slow ring Insiders
- Tweeten 3.0 for Windows allows you to save GIF files, copy URLs and more
- Windows 10 Gems: Refuel your day with Starbucks
- Microsoft wants Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn to come to the Xbox One
- Microsoft opens new development center in Vancouver
- Bill Gates: Microsoft's LinkedIn acquisition deal is a 'great transaction'
- Here's what we learned about Xbox Clubs, Arena, Looking For Group, and Play Anywhere at E3 2016
- Xbox Design Lab's custom controllers may not launch in Europe or UK until 2017
- Refresh your Windows 10 wallpaper with today's AdDuplex HERO App, My Daily Wallpaper
- Microsoft will remove apps that do not comply with new age rating rules
- ASUS announces a more pocket-friendly variant of the GTX 1080
- Facebook's official app is now available as beta for Windows 10
- New "Refresh Windows" tool makes clean installing Windows 10 a breeze
- Microsoft to officially remove Kids Corner from Windows 10 Mobile
- Here's what's new, fixed, and broken in Windows 10 build 14367 for PC
- Here's what's improved, fixed and still broken in Windows 10 Mobile preview build 14367
June 16
- FXNOW offers The Simpsons, American Horror Story and more with new Windows 10 app
- SellPro's Windows 10 UWP retail training app goes into beta testing
- Microsoft introduces 'Your Groove' curated playlists for Windows 10 and Groove
- Groove Music update for Fast ring Insiders gets personal with 'Your Groove' feature
- Star Wars Battlefront's Bespin DLC trailer shows battles in the cloud city
- Bluetooth 5 will double the speed, quadruple the range of its predecessor
- Farming Simulator 17 for Xbox One will arrive with mod support
- Halo Wars 2 Xbox One beta switches from Domination to Deathmatch modes June 17
- Microsoft's consumer MVPs will soon be grouped into Windows Insider Program
- Hands on with Dead Rising 4, the next big zombie game coming to Xbox One and Windows 10
- Your next visit to Vegas may include using a Windows 10 tablet in your suite
- Mozo Lumia covers are on sale via MobileFun, and we have an exclusive offer to go with it!
- Left 4 Dead and Portal 2 join the Xbox One backwards compatibility list [Update: Three more games]
- Here's a closer look at the new Office Online extension for Microsoft Edge
- FIFA 17 first impressions from E3 2016
- Microsoft acquires Wand Labs to help with its AI chat bot efforts
- Sea of Thieves finally gets a release timeframe for Xbox One and Windows 10
- Microsoft will release some future PC games on Steam
- Windows Device Recovery Tool updated to support Acer smartphones
- Soundcloud third-party app Audiocloud gets updated to Windows 10
- Unleash your goofy side with Instant Photo for Windows 10
- Opera brings its ad blocking feature to Windows 10 Mobile
- GTX 980 Ti down to just $499, GTX 980 and GTX 970 also see heavy discounts
- Windows Store will let you select the install location for large applications and games
- Garmin Connect Mobile gets social in latest update for Windows 10
June 15
- Groove Music update brings performance boost to all Windows Insider rings
- Sneak peek at the new Office Lens app coming to Windows 10 and Mobile
- Love wins this Wallpaper Wednesday
- Two classic Xbox 360 Japanese RPGs may be coming to the Xbox One
- Windows Central App Update: New layout, Quiet Hours, Podcasts, and more!
- LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman could join Microsoft's board of directors
- U.S. Postal Service launches Windows 10 PC and Mobile package tracking app
- Travel service Expedia launches its Windows 10 UWP app for PC and Mobile
- Wells Fargo ending Windows Phone 8.1 app in late June, new Windows 10 app coming soon
- Microsoft shows how to turn a desktop app to a Windows 10 UWP app
- Many Windows 10 Mobile users can currently no longer install Instagram [Update: It's working again]
- Windows 10 Gems: Make email fun again with Giphy
- Quality time with ReCore, an ambitious cybernetic adventure for Xbox One and Windows
- Phil Spencer says full Xbox One keyboard and mouse support is still 'months' away
- Xbox One S pre-orders begin at GameStop
- Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun trailer shows its moves on PC and Xbox One
- Spoticast for Spotify adds Last.fm scrobbler support with latest update
- NFC Tap to Pay may only come to newer Windows 10 Mobile phones
- Satya Nadella sends email to LinkedIn employees on this week's acquisition news
- Skype UWP Preview version 11.6.72 for Windows 10 Mobile leaks out [Updated]
- VRV is a new video subscription service that's coming to the Xbox One
- Suumtiply, a zippy Windows 10 math challenge, is today's AdDuplex HERO App
- Poll: Are you getting an Xbox One S?
- Windows 10 Mobile Build 14364 for Fast Ring is now available, here is what is new (and broke)
- Windows 10 build 14366 now available for PC Insiders [Update: Mobile build now out]
June 14
- Wasteland 2: Director's Cut spotted on the Windows Store
- Here are the known issues and fixes in Windows 10 Insider build 14366
- Nyko will keep your Xbox controllers sweat-free and your head safe in VR
- Here's what's new in Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14366 for PC
- Sniper Elite 4 gets delayed until early 2017
- Rhapsody is going back to 1999 and rebranding itself as Napster
- Weather Channel app for Windows 10 Mobile gets a new look with latest version
- Free-to-play PC mech action game Hawken is coming to the Xbox One
- Check out the amazing custom controllers from the Xbox Design Lab
- Ubisoft's Steep will merge winter action sports with open world gameplay in December
- Windows Store update for Redstone brings back screenshots, adds Share button
- Internet Explorer 11 gets some enterprise improvements for Windows 7 and 8.1
- Xbox One S has 'additional raw GPU and CPU power' when compared to Xbox One [Updated]
- Save an additional $20 on the already discounted Xbox One right now
- Windows 10 10586.420 cumulative update available for PC and Mobile
- Afrikaans language support added to Microsoft Translator apps
- The $180 ReCore Collector's Edition for Xbox One includes a statue of Joule and K-9
- Secret Cortana commands you may not know
- Battlefield and Forza games get discounted in this week's Xbox Deals with Gold
- Razer updates the Naga Hex with a seven-button thumb wheel
- You may be waiting a long time for The Elder Scrolls 6
- Those in the U.S. can now edit Cortana's news sources to block specific sites
- Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 grab UEFI update and more
- Afterlight brings its feature-rich image editing to Windows 10
- T-Mobile adds PBS, YouTube Gaming and more to its Binge On service
- You can pick up an ASUS GTX 970 for just £239 from Overclockers
- Ubisoft's Trials of the Blood Dragon heads back to the 80s for some racing action
- The Windows Store appears to be down [Update: We're back up!]
- Alienware's new 13-inch OLED gaming laptop launches starting at $1,300
- Lenovo ThinkStation P410 and P510 feature the latest Xeon processors
- Resident Evil 7 will take horror to the next terrifying level in 2017
- Microsoft reiterates 'no one left behind' message regarding Scorpio and games
- The new Xbox One controller will work wirelessly with Windows 10 Mobile
- You can now pre-order the new Xbox One S controller from Amazon
- Halo Wars 2, For Honor, Titanfall 2, and more are now ready for pre-order on Xbox One
- Token2Shell/MD shows just how powerful UWP apps can be
- Project Scorpio and Xbox One S are powered by AMD hardware
- First look at the Xbox One S from E3 2016
- Project Scorpio, Xbox One S, and more with Xbox Services GM Dave McCarthy
- Microsoft provides more details on newly announced Project Scorpio console coming next year
- Xbox Elite Controller getting its first official customizations from Scuf
June 13
- Here's what you missed at the Xbox E3 2016 press conference
- Should you buy the Xbox One S or wait for Project Scorpio?
- South Park: Fractured But Whole coming Dec. 6; pre-orders get The Stick of Truth for free
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands to be released on March 7, 2017 for PC and Xbox One
- Minecraft Realms offers cross-platform play between Windows 10, iOS, and Android [Update: Live for Windows 10]
- The new Alienware Aurora goes big for Virtual Reality
- Here's the Xbox One S pricing in the UK
- Halo Wars 2 release delayed until Feb 21, 2017 and Ultimate Edition also announced
- Design your own controller with the Xbox Design Lab [Update: It's live]
- Xbox One S 2TB Launch Edition $399 pre-order now live at the Microsoft Store
- Microsoft unveils 'Project Scorpio' a more powerful Xbox One to rival PlayStation 4K
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2 free for Xbox Live Gold members, Tekken 7 due in early 2017
- The Xbox One S will require a separate Kinect USB adapter but you can get it free
- Xbox One S revealed with super-slim design and 4K video
- Windows 10 Gems: Shutterstock will spice up your next presentation
- Titanfall 2's DLC packs for maps and modes will be free
- Stick PC or Continuum on Windows 10 Mobile: Which is right for you?
- LinkedIn CEO: Microsoft's acquisition 'is the best thing for our company'
- HP's Spectre x360 with the gorgeous OLED display is now available
- Plumbago, a digital notebook experience on Windows 10
- Xbox One S leaks ahead of E3 and it looks awesome! [Update: May be priced at $299]
- #OneCast Episode 20: The E3 2016 Prediction Special!
- Limbo for Xbox One is currently free to download
- Bethesda is selling a new and improved Pip-Boy 3000
- Satya Nadella: Microsoft's LinkedIn acquisition will help 'reinvent productivity and business processes'
- Open Source VR announces its next-gen HDK2 headset for PC
- Microsoft enters into agreement to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion
- You can now buy Microsoft products from Tata CLiQ in India
- Microsoft rolls out official Xbox app for iOS and Android
- Tune in to Microsoft's Xbox media briefing live, 9:30 a.m. PDT, 5:30 p.m. BST!
- Telltale shows off a sneak peek of The Walking Dead: Season 3
- You can get DOOM's first level for free this week, more updates coming soon [Demo now live!]
- Bethesda shows off brand new Dishonored 2 gameplay, collector's edition
- Fallout Shelter is coming to the PC in July, along with more content
- Prey reboot revealed at Bethesda's E3 conference
- Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition hits on Xbox One and PC on October 28th
- You can pre-order Titanfall 2's $250 Series 2 Collector's Edition right now
June 12
- Tune in to Bethesda's #BE3 event live, 7 p.m. PDT, 3 a.m. BST!
- Play 21 full Xbox One games with EA Access free trial from now until June 22
- Brutal trailer showcases the trench warfare of Battlefield 1
- EA provides an overview of all its upcoming Star Wars projects
- Follow Windows Central for all the best from E3 2016!
- Catch EA Play live from London and LA!
- This week in Windows Mobile: NuAns Neo going globetrotting, NFC Tap to Pay is near, and Mirror's Edge gets a companion
- Xbox head Phil Spencer: E3 2016 could be 'one of our most special years ever'
- You can be the Captain in the upcoming VR game Star Trek: Bridge Crew
- This Week in Xbox - Halo Wars 2, new gamerpics, and more!
- E3 2016: What we want to see most!
June 11
- NFC Tap to Pay is coming to Windows 10 Mobile with Microsoft Wallet 2.0
- Corsair VOID Surround headset review: Solid comfort and sound for Xbox One and PC
- Windows Central Podcast 2: Personal histories
- Xbox Live members will be able to play WWE 2K16 free for three days starting June 16
- All the important Microsoft news stories for June 11, 2016
- 5 Windows 10 apps you should try: Sports in Spanish, Spotify casting, and the triumphant return of Bank of America
- PigBoy, a Windows 10 endless runner game full of pork bellies
- Microsoft will be giving some Xbox owners $10 in credit for Fallout 4 pricing errors
- Guess which country has the second-highest markup for the GTX 1080 and 1070
June 10
- Spoticast for Spotify now lets you bounce between different audio and video formats
- University of Washington students were part of the world's first Microsoft HoloLens class
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare will star Game Of Thrones' Kit Harington in villain role
- Windows 10 Gems: Univision Deportes offers all your sports en Español
- Math Match makes a game out of challenging arithmetic on Windows 10 Mobile
- The Halo Wars 2 open beta could start on June 13 [Update: leaked in-game screenshots]
- Microsoft encouraging Android-to-Windows 10 app ports via Cortana notifications
- The untold "app gap" story Part IV: Going from (A)pps to (B)ots
- Bluetooth 5 will go further and faster than ever; announcement coming June 16
- If you got Fallout 4 for free from the Xbox Store, you won't have it for long
- Microsoft: Gaming hours on Xbox One doubled in May 2016 compared to last year
- Twitter acknowledges major leak of usernames and passwords
- Microsoft shows how pre-touch would have worked on the Nokia McLaren
- Hands on with Ultimate Source's range of Killer Instinct figures
- You can now reply to comments on Facebook with a video
June 9
- Windows 10 build 14361 for PC: Everything you need to know
- This Week in HoloLens: HoloTube, HoloBlocks, and a new helper app
- Free Minecraft Battle update coming to Xbox One on June 21
- Royal Revolt II gets a third of its revenue from Windows devices
- Flight Unlimited 2K16 flies its way to Windows 10 PC, discounted to $4.99
- Facebook for Windows 10 Mobile snags a new update with bug fixes
- Hard Reset: Redux for Xbox One Review: Fight back against murderous robots
- Intel 360 Replay gives you a whole new view on your favorite sports
- Microsoft's Plumbago notebook app for Windows 10 adds portrait support and more
- I love you Xbox, but don't cancel things on your fans
- XCOM: Enemy Within and three more Xbox 360 games now playable on Xbox One
- The gorgeous Realarm enters open beta for Windows 10 UWP version
- Disqus Windows 10 UWP app open beta is 'coming soon'
- Be your own police sketch artist with PortraitPad for Windows 10
- New LEGO Dimensions expansions will include Harry Potter, Knight Rider, The A-Team, and more
- Minecraft Education Edition Early Access open beta goes live for teachers
- Destiny: Rise of Iron leaks out on the Xbox Store ahead of official reveal
- You can now pre-order Watch Dogs 2 for Xbox One, PC
- Amazon brings its groceries delivery service to the UK
- Looking to buy the GTX 1080 and 1070 for 3-Way or 4-Way SLI? Well, you can't
- Leaked Skype UWP app for Windows 10 Mobile bumped to version 11.6.36
June 8
- The unique NuAns NEO with Windows 10 Mobile is headed to Kickstarter for a worldwide launch
- Microsoft launches Cyber Security Engagement Center in India
- New videos showcase the abilities of Microsoft's huge Surface Hub PC
- Windows 10 Gems: Manage your accounts with Bank of America
- LastPass Microsoft Edge extension officially goes live for Windows 10 Insiders
- Rii i8+ Mini Wireless review: a tiny keyboard for Continuum or Compute Sticks?
- Belkin's new USB-C car charger will intelligently charge your phones and tablets
- Get Material this Wallpaper Wednesday
- Afterlight image editor is now a UWP app for Windows 10 PC and Mobile
- Here's what's fixed and what known issues are in Windows 10 Mobile preview build 14361
- What's been fixed and what's broken in Windows 10 PC build 14361
- Here's what's new in Windows 10 PC and Mobile preview build 14361
- Windows 10 PC and Mobile preview build 14361 released to Insiders on the Fast Ring
- Minecraft's Frostburn update brings polar bears, new blocks and more
- Watch Dogs 2 heads to San Francisco with a brand new hero
- Deus Ex GO will merge cyberpunk with turn-based gaming this summer
- Delve for Windows 10 app listing pops up on the Windows Store
- The Xbox One won't be getting an over-the-air TV DVR feature after all
- Camera360 launches on Windows 10 PCs as a universal app
- Hope Calendar for Windows 10 PC and Mobile adds transparent Live Tile
- The Microsoft Authenticator app is now available, but only for those on Windows 10 Mobile 'Redstone'
- Remedy is working on two new titles, neither of them Alan Wake
- Verizon to discontinue its paid Visual Voice Mail service on select phones
- CD Project reportedly developing standalone Gwent digital card game
- Injustice 2 will continue DC Comics' superhero fights for Xbox One in 2017
- Mirror's Edge Companion for Windows 10 Mobile can track your Catalyst progress
- Stick to the shadows with Theft Inc. for Windows 10
- A personal Surface retrospective: past, present and future
- Soul Axiom Xbox One review: Bland execution of an intriguing premise
- Here's your first look at Watch Dogs 2, thanks to a Twitch ad released ahead of announcement
- Opera can now help save you some battery life on laptops
- Microsoft HoloLens brings an Orc to life at Warcraft movie premiere
- Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 get new Intel camera drivers for Fast Ring, improves Windows Hello
June 7
- Microsoft shows some of the Xbox FanFest freebies it will have at E3 2016
- You can create Microsoft's official Windows Insider t-shirt
- Amazon pulls Windows Phone app from search, but you can still get it for now
- Microsoft's Bing News PubHub is designed to help news sites get noticed
- Zootopia now available to rent or buy on the Windows Store
- Forza Racing Championship will give Forza Motorsport 6 players real-world prizes
- VALA is bringing a twin-stick Llama Apocalypse to Xbox One and Windows 10
- Affinity Designer beta for Windows expected to launch by end of June
- Windows App Studio adds new features, removes Instagram data source
- 3 more Xbox 360 games join the Xbox One's backwards compatibility list
- XCOM 2 continues its invasion on Xbox One starting Sept. 6 in the U.S.
- Bank of America app is now live for Windows 10 PC and Mobile
- Sentinelle offers a virtual travel safety net and is today's AdDuplex HERO App
- You can now install GroupMe on your Windows 10 PC
- Gigabyte's custom GeForce GTX 1080 card takes gaming to the extreme
- Grab Destiny: The Taken King, Diablo III, FIFA 16 and more in this week's Deals with Gold
- Take a look at Plex's universal Windows 10 app
June 6
- We've changed @WindowsCentral and introduced @WC_Headlines — Here's why!
- Aeries Twitter client for Windows 10 gets new compose features and more
- Spoticast for Spotify is the only Windows 10 UWP app you need for streaming music
- AMD updates Radeon Software with Mirror's Edge Catalyst support and more
- Best Buy offers 12 months of Xbox Live Gold for just $40
- Windows Bridge for iOS tools updated with CoreFoundation support and more
- Agents of Mayhem is a new game from the creators of Saints Row
- The untold "app gap" story Part III: The mobile web is the path to bots, apps 2.0
- EA Sports FIFA 17 now available for digital pre-order
- Microsoft starts rolling out Planner organization app to Office 365 subscribers
- Windows 10 Gems: Entertain and educate with Crayola Bubbles!
- T-Mobile's latest Uncarrier move is all about thanking you
- How to switch from LastPass to 1Password using Windows
- Review roundup: The NVIDIA GTX 1070
- Welcome to Windows Central, Zac Bowden!
- FootLOL, a No Holds Barred game of football for Windows 10
- Windows Central Podcast 1: Blue screen of life
- Here's everything you need to know about this summer's Xbox One update
- Here are all the new features coming to the Xbox app and Windows 10 this summer
- Microsoft announces the first wave of features for this summer's Xbox One updates
- Lumia 550 is just $99 on the Microsoft Store site until June 11
June 5
- This week in Windows Mobile: Lots of Insider builds, Skype Preview for Windows 10, and Minecraft hits a magnificent milestone
- This Week in Xbox - Halo Wars 2 artwork leaks, Allison Road cancelled (DOOM Giveaway!)
- Getting close: Bank of America's UWP app for Windows 10 nears release with Store listing
- Some Surface Hub and HoloLens team members depart Microsoft for new perceptiveIO startup
- Check out this 360 degree video showing the quiestest place on Earth at Microsoft
June 4
- The Vector Smart Watch app gets its Windows 10 Mobile update later this month
- Here is the near-finalized HP Elite x3 'superphone' at Computex 2016
- Letter Quest Remastered review: Spell words to defeat foes on Xbox One and PC
- Should you use the OneDrive universal app or desktop client?
- All the important Microsoft news stories for June 4, 2016
- 5 Windows 10 apps you should try: Feed your anime habit, share your news feeds, and keep your pig away from the truffles
- Build an Empire and Raise Dragons with DragonFall for Windows 10 Mobile
- Cricket Wireless hit with extended service outage across the U.S. [Update]
- Upcoming USB accessories add Windows Hello capabilities to any PC
June 3
- Microsoft Band 2 grabs new Heart Rate Zones feature in latest update
- Microsoft's HoloLens gets a virtual tape measure to let you get the size of anything you see
- Review of Mozo color and wood covers for the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL
- Windows 10 UWP version of Adobe Experience Design CC app due in 2016
- Instagram rolls out its new feed algorithm for all users to put best posts on top
- Windows 10 Gems: Build your own world with Roblox
- Verizon Lumia 735 is finally receiving its Windows 10 Mobile upgrade (Updated)
- Bing offers improved warnings for possible malware and phishing sites
- More HP Elite x3 videos promote the Windows 10 Mobile phone as the future of computing
- AT&T is now rolling out Windows 10 Mobile for the Lumia 640
- Windows 10 and Pocket Minecraft players will soon be able to use pistons, ride pigs and more
- Here's the custom ASUS GTX 1070 Strix Gaming video card
- Searching for a doctor made easy with GoodDoc for Windows 10
- APB Reloaded lets you play cops and robbers with friends on Xbox One
- Björk partners with HTC to bring the world's first VR album to the Vive
- Selfie and facepalm among 72 new emojis approved for Unicode 9.0
June 2
- Disney's Finding Dory: Just Keep Swimming for Windows 10 gets us ready for the movie
- Rainbow Six Siege: Starter Edition gives PC gamers a taste of the action for $15
- Rock of Ages II will roll its way down to Xbox One and PC this fall
- New Intel driver for Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 helps Windows Hello for Redstone builds
- The R-Rated Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition launches digitally on June 28
- PicsArt for Windows 10 gets a big design revamp, all clipart packages are free until June 30
- Skype introduces new 'Power Women' Mojis and emoticons
- Microsoft and Lootcrate will offer Halo fans a Legendary Crate full of swag
- Tropico 5 Penultimate Edition Xbox One Review: Be your own island empire dictator
- Here is Bing's prediction for which team will win in the 2016 NBA Finals
- Microsoft Edge adds Speech Synthesis APIs to Windows 10 Insider builds
- Minecraft exceeds 100 million copies sold across all platforms
- Ludo Blitz might be the ultimate Windows 10 quick-gaming fix
- T-Mobile's Un-carrier 11 announcements will be made on Monday, June 6
- Sheltered for Windows 10: A rewarding game of survival in the wasteland
- Hands-on with Gigabyte Aero 14: An ultrabook for gamers
- GOG Connect lets you import select Steam games to your GOG library
- Invites to the next Xbox One update preview are rolling out
- Here's what's fixed and what's broken in Windows 10 Mobile preview build 14356
- Here's what's new in Windows 10 Mobile preview build 14356 for Insiders
- Microsoft releases build 14356.1000 for Windows 10 Mobile Fast Ring Insiders
- Facebook Messenger Beta for Windows 10 Mobile hits the Store and is available (for most)
June 1
- Facebook reportedly mulling end-to-end encryption for Messenger
- Upcoming Terraria update will fix nasty crash bug on Windows Phone
- Fallout 4 mods on Xbox One generating more traffic than the PC version
- Facebook Messenger adds more diverse selection of emoji
- CCPlayer Pro is now a universal Windows 10 app for PC and Mobile, and it's great
- Meet Dona Sarkar, the new head of Microsoft's Windows Insider program
- Gabriel Aul steps down as Windows Insider chief
- Fetch an adorable pup this Wallpaper Wednesday
- Windows 10 Gems: Todoist will organize your life
- Squareboy vs. Bullies brings retro fighting game style to Windows 10
- Get AccuWeather Premium for half price until June 6
- Bomberman '94 among 4 Konami titles now on the Windows Store
- Elgato Game Capture HD60S review: your games, recorded and streamed
- Flaming Fowl Studios shows off more Fable Fortune gameplay
- Grab a felt sleeve for your laptop for as little as $8 at Amazon
- Hands-on with MSI's Titan SLI gaming laptops, the GT83 and GT73
- Mirror's Edge Catalyst's 6 hour free trial goes live for Xbox One via EA Access
- The HP DeskJet 3700 is the smallest consumer all-in-one inkjet printer ever
- You were not alone if you got lots of spam emails in your Outlook.com account
- First look video: ASUS's Zenbo robot reads recipes, meows like a cat and tells you bedtime stories
- Windows 10's PC market share surges to over 17% in May
- Viber for Windows 10 hits beta and is now available for you to enjoy
- Flipkart rolls out exciting offers on laptops, hard drives, and other accessories
- #OneCast Ep 19: Xbox One Scorpio, the beauty of Overwatch and Microsoft's VR approach
- Latest patch for Quantum Break on Windows 10 lets you disable V-Sync
- Meme Generator Suite rebuilt for Windows 10 Mobile, pro version discounted
- Microsoft teases Porsche Design's upcoming 2-in-1 with pen support
- Microsoft demos logging into Windows 10 with just a fingerprint scanning wearable
- SanDisk announces faster, higher-capacity USB-C Dual Drive flash drive
- AMD's 7th generation CPUs take the fight to Intel
- AMD offers a first look at its upcoming high-end Zen CPU
- AMD's Radeon RX 480 is a VR-ready video card that costs $199