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- August 31
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- The Lenovo Miix 510 is an excellent Surface clone — and excellent
- Acer goes full beast mode with the 21-inch curved screen Predator 21X gaming "laptop"
- AI, Bots and Canvases Part V: Addressing the app gap
- Here are the six Titans you can pilot in the full version of Titanfall 2 [Update with DLC news]
- Support ends for QuizUp on Windows Phone as developer Plain Vanilla Games shuts down
- HP Elite x3 now up for pre-order at B&H Photo
- Windows 10 PC cumulative build 14393.105 rolls out to all users
- The Lenovo Yoga Book with 'Halo' digital keyboard and pen stylus is the craziest PC yet
- The Lenovo Miix 510 is the company's latest take on Microsoft's Surface line
- Lenovo Yoga 910 gets more impressive with smaller bezels, Intel Kaby Lake, and fingerprint reader
- The Anker SoundCore Nano is nothing but cute, palm-sized tunes
- Windows 10 build 14915 improves app and update downloads with Delivery Optimization
- Lenovo IFA 2016 liveblog: 8 p.m. CET on Aug. 31 (2 p.m. ET)
- The first Halo Legendary Crate is here with a slew of Spartan swag
- Windows 10 PC and Mobile preview build 14915 released for Fast ring Insiders
- Minecraft brings Natural texture pack to Pocket and Windows 10 Editions
- HP Elite x3 now shipping in the UK from HP.com and Microsoft Store
- Got questions about the HP Elite x3? We're answering them!
- Microsoft Solitaire Collection for Windows 10 to add new Events mode soon
- NVIDIA made a super-creepy Fallout 4 mod to show off its lighting tech
- EVE Online will let people play for free starting in November
- Office Lens for Windows 10 now available for PC, Mobile and even HoloLens
- Surface Pro 4, Surface Book grab new drivers and UEFI for Aug 30 update (Changelog)
- Twist your brain with the cute, cuddly, and puzzling Forest Home
- The Asus ZenScreen will give laptop and desktop owners a portable second monitor
- HP Elite x3 could be used in the future as a portable medical lab
- Acer's Revo Base will pack a lot of hardware inside a tiny Windows 10 PC
- Logitech's new PC mice are super silent so you won't annoy your co-workers
- Acer's refreshed Predator 15 and 17 gaming notebooks have NVIDIA's latest GTX 10 GPUs
- ASUS IFA 2016 liveblog: 1 p.m. CET on Aug. 31 (7 a.m. ET)
- Amazon Dash buttons bring their instant ordering to the UK
- Acer launches new laptop families with the ridiculously thin Swift 7
- Acer Predator 21 X is a monster gaming laptop with 21-inch curved screen, Intel Kaby Lake, GTX 1080 SLI
- Indian music streaming service Saavn finally brings offline streaming to Windows 10
- Windows 10 Build 14393.105 available for Release Preview on PC
- August 30
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- Fitbit Windows 10 app updated; new Flex 2 and Charge 2 trackers revealed
- Instagram for Windows 10 Mobile grabs new Stories feature in latest update
- Elite: Dangerous players are finding crashed alien ships; may be leading to huge event
- PlayStation Now game streaming service now available for U.S. Windows PCs
- Gears of War 4's Horde 3.0 and Arms Race modes to be demoed at PAX West
- Forza Horizon and Castle of Illusion added to Xbox One backwards compatible list
- Fallout 4's Nuka-World DLC arrives on Xbox One and PC with amusement aplenty
- Microsoft student interns help to create five new Garage apps
- AppStretch Plus offers new options for developers to crowdfund app features
- Outlook.com's upgrade completion date is still up in the air
- Intel's 7th Gen Core chips will start showing up in laptops and 2-in-1s this September
- The floor comes tumbling down with Minecraft's new Tumble mini-game for Xbox
- Power up with the endless runner game Battery Guy
- Microsoft adds more Windows Store publishing features for app developers
- LG's 34-inch curved gaming monitor has a high refresh rate and its own crosshair option
- LG's massive new 38-inch curved PC monitor is made for work and play
- Call of Duty titles and more Xbox games get price cuts in this week's Deals with Gold
- ARK: Survival Evolved will finally hit HD resolution on Xbox One this week
- Pandora UWP for Xbox One can now play music in the background
- August 29
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- All Windows 10 developers can now submit UWP apps for publishing to the Xbox Store
- You will soon be able to view Xbox Gamerscore leaderboards from previous months
- Surface Pro 3 gets firmware update to finally fix battery draining issue
- Personalized playlist recommendations come to Groove Music on Sonos
- Surface tablets helped to sequence DNA on board the International Space Station
- Here's a look at Halo 5: Forge PC multiplayer running on Windows 10
- Microsoft Account alerts could be getting their own Windows 10 notification toggle
- Four big differences between Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta and Java Minecraft
- When is the best time to leave the Windows Insider Program?
- Camera samples from the HP Elite x3 reveal a capable shooter
- Readit app adds a black splash screen and Vietnamese language support
- HP Elite x3 testing firmware update that enables charging LED, Windows Hello improvements and more
- Windows 10 finally gets its long awaited Office Lens UWP app
- Minecraft's boss fights are coming to Windows 10 and Windows Phone
- T-Mobile makes changes to its revamped unlimited plans; will launch on Sept. 1
- Surviving the evolutionary ladder with TaddyPole
- Samsung reportedly working on successor to Galaxy TabPro S Windows 10 tablet
- Can you really game on a Surface Book? Let's find out!
- Windows Central Podcast 12: Elite onesies
- HP Elite x3 scheduled to receive Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update on Sept. 13
- Samsung will offer PC gamers new 'quantum dot' curved monitors up to 34 inches
- Microsoft appears to be teasing new Surface Book 2 hinge on Instagram
- Xbox One release roundup for the week of August 22, 2016
- August 28
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- NexDock shipments should now be completed by mid-September
- Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update delayed for Japan's VAIO Phone Biz
- 5 Windows 10 apps you should try: Anime, DragonCon, Flickr, and bionic sheep
- #OneCast Ep 25: Gamescom, Scorpio, and a We Happy Few giveaway
- WC on the Road: What's in Derek's gear bag in 2016?
- Attack on Titan review: Team up to fight giant monsters on Xbox One and PC
- A Forza Horizon 3 demo could be landing on September 12th for Xbox One and Windows 10
- August 27
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- ProShot for Windows 10 temporarily pulled due to 'distribution issues' with Windows Store
- Yet another preview build is on the way for Xbox One, bug fixes in tow
- How MonoGame is bringing more indie developers to Xbox One
- The Halo 5: Forge map editor will need some decent hardware to run well on your PC
- August 26
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- Microsoft takes steps to help people report hate speech on its online services
- Dell's new 24-inch monitor is a gaming powerhouse
- Pokémon Go app PoGo-UWP adds Pokedex, line inventory and more with latest update
- AI's, Bots and Canvases Part IV: The war is on! Microsoft is not alone
- The man behind Game of Thrones' theme song is creating the music for Gears of War 4
- Mozo's Surface Sleeve brings a stylish look while delivering some protection too
- HP Elite x3 speed showdown: Iris Scanner vs Fingerprint Reader
- ASUS GL552 vs Dell Inspiron 15 7559: Which should I buy?
- Many Chrome users can't access some Microsoft sites, but there is an easy fix
- ProShot raises the bar for Windows 10 camera apps
- Unboxing and hands-on with the HP Elite x3 superphone
- Dead Trigger 2 will end its zombie shooter game soon on Windows Phone
- Prepare for World of Warcraft: Legion with a new MMO gaming mouse
- The Halo Online free-to-play PC game in Russia is officially dead
- Xbox Fitness customers are getting refunds for their paid workouts
- ProShot rewritten for Windows 10 PC and Mobile is now available
- A big Duke Nukem game announcement is coming on Sept. 2 [Update]
- Some Windows 10 Anniversary Update PCs are crashing when connected to Kindles [Update]
- August 25
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- Fresh Xbox One Preview build brings Cortana to more of Europe
- CBS All Access is now on the Xbox One and Xbox 360
- Ubisoft delays The Division's final two DLC packs in favor of fixing gameplay issues
- The final Call of Duty: Black Ops III DLC pack brings Treyarch's Zombies saga to an end
- Windows 10 build 14393.103 is live for Release Preview on Mobile and PC (Changelog)
- Game Troopers updates Tiny Troopers 1 and 2 to fix some pesky bugs
- Ride a flying ostrich as Joust joins Xbox One backwards compatible list
- WhatsApp wants to share your phone number with Facebook, but you can opt out
- Eyes-off with HP's Sure View active laptop display privacy filter
- You may be able to win one of those wacky Xbox Onesies
- Microsoft will launch a Windows 10 app for all things in the Halo universe on Sept. 8
- Forza Motorsport 6 is free to play through August 28 for Xbox Live Gold members
- Exclusive first look at Virginia, a Twin Peaks-style mystery game coming to Xbox One and PC
- This is my rig: a PC setup for work and play
- Dell is offering $370 off its Inspiron 3650 desktop PC right now!
- Connecticut-based WhartonBrooks plans to launch a Windows 10 Mobile phone
- Farming board game Agricola is more complex that it lets on
- Get Pixar's classic movie Monsters Inc for free with your Microsoft Account
- Here are the specs for Cube's huge 7-inch Windows 10 Mobile phone
- HP's plan to keep onlookers from seeing what's on your laptop screen goes on sale soon
- Attach storage, Ethernet, and more to your USB Type-C Windows phone with an iClever hub
- August 24
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- Microsoft is bringing its regional Lumia Instagram accounts under one roof
- What Matters Most: Deciding which laptop display is the best fit for you
- Trivia Crack ends support for Windows and Windows Phone
- Respawn Entertainment addresses feedback from Titanfall 2's recent tech test
- Prepare your Xbox avatar for World of Warcraft's next expansion with a set of Legion Warglaives
- Edge via Continuum is 99% as much browser as Edge on PC
- Check out 17 new and upcoming Xbox One games in Toronto on August 25
- Windows Central App gets hot-fix for comment errors and more
- Get a first-class Windows Hello experience with the Verifi P5100 fingerprint reader
- Panorama mode now available for all Windows 10 Mobile Camera users
- Dark Souls III will get even tougher with the Ashes of Ariandel DLC on Oct. 25
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update still far behind original release adoption for PC
- Forza Horizon 3 goes Peckham with its latest garage update
- Mirror's Edge and Forza Horizon will be free as part of September's Xbox Games with Gold
- Windows 10 Mobile jumps to 14% of all Windows phone devices
- Microsoft to shut down Bing Rewards in India just a few months after launch
- Strawberry Weather is a colorful way to check up on your local forecast
- InstaPic updated for Windows 10 with support for Instagram stories
- Here's 5 things that need to be fixed in Titanfall 2 before launch
- HoloLens owners can turn any room or hallway into a bowling alley with HoloBowl
- Buy the 500GB Quantum Break Xbox One bundle with free wireless controller for just £199
- HP Elite x3 'limited stock' now available from Clove for August 25 shipments
- Titanfall 2's first multiplayer tech test gave Respawn's servers a workout
- Official DragonCon 2016 Windows Phone app will help you keep track of its events
- [Updated] Project Scorpio will not require emulation to run your Xbox One games
- August 23
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- 'No solid plans' for Deus Ex Go on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, but the possibility is being explored
- Xbox One S 500GB and 1TB consoles launch in the U.S, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
- Sticky Notes update brings UI tweaks and more to Fast ring Insiders
- The Witness will explore an island full of puzzles on the Xbox One on Sept. 13
- Update for the Windows Central App brings web-app link support, fixes, and more
- App Dev on Xbox event will teach developers how to publish Windows 10 apps for the Xbox One
- Microsoft rolls out cumulative updates to Windows 10 PCs
- Uncharted, The Last of Us and more are coming soon to your PC with PlayStation Now
- Third-party Pushbullet app Pushbull launches for Windows 10 Mobile
- Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update rolls out on AT&T and other carrier phones
- Call of Duty 2 heads to battle on the Xbox One via backwards compatiblity
- Buy Deus Ex: Mankind Divided for Xbox One and get a free Xbox 360 game
- MSN News and Groove Music apps snag new features for Windows 10 production release
- Forza Horizon 3 preview: Big and beautiful and Windows 10
- Give your photos an artistic blast of color with Vinci for Windows 10 Mobile
- You could win one of 32 custom NFL Xbox One S consoles
- Interview: Xbox One S, Beam, franchises and more with Aaron Greenberg
- Microsoft continues closing Lumia Twitter accounts with shutdown of @LumiaHelp
- Microsoft unveils the Xbox One S onesie you'd gladly swap your dignity for
- Titanfall and Elite: Dangerous are part of this week's Xbox Deals with Gold
- Here are the specs for the custom HPU chip inside the Microsoft HoloLens
- Lenovo will pre-load Microsoft apps like Office, Skype and OneDrive on select Android devices
- August 22
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- Fourth Visual Studio '15' preview now available for developers
- Here's what the HP Elite x3 and its Desk Dock add-on will cost on their own in the UK
- Minecraft is getting some redstone changes for Windows 10 and Pocket versions
- Windows 10 Redstone 2017: OneClip integration and a rebrand?
- The popular WeChat messaging app makes its Windows 10 PC debut
- Microsoft acquires AI-driven scheduling service Genee
- Windows Central Podcast 11: Redstone Omens
- Tweeten adds GIF search and upload support with latest update
- Rack 'em up online with Game Troopers' Pool Tour Masters
- Microsoft Store UK says HP Elite x3 launch has been delayed until September 6th
- Readit app's dark theme gets even darker with latest update
- Microsoft's Lumia 950 XL can be yours for just £336
- HP Elite x3 with Desk Dock pre-orders begin at Microsoft Store U.S. and Canada
- August 21
- August 20
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- These are some of the ideas behind the Xbox One S's new design
- Joseph Staten approves of 343i's treatment of Halo, says ReCore must earn any potential sequel
- 5 Windows 10 apps you should try: Vinci dazzles and Amazon returns
- Expand your vocabulary with Diurnal Word's farraginous lexicon collection
- Forza Horizon 3: Our first play with video footage!
- The Logitech C920 is still one of the best webcams you can buy
- Buying the best smartphone power pack - MrMobile explains
- One of September's four free Xbox One games has been revealed
- Here's how you can manage your child's PC access with Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- August 19
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- Norse mythology and roleplaying will collide in Vikings: Wolves of Midgard
- Here's what's in the Windows 10 PC and Mobile cumulative build 14393.82 for Insiders
- Chrome Apps support on Windows will end in 2018
- The Surface Pro 3 patch for its battery drain bug is in testing
- Discussing ReCore with Joseph Staten and Keiji Inafune: Crafting, combat, story and more
- Xbox One owners outside of the Preview should see a new console update soon
- Amazon's new app also works on Windows 10 Mobile
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update may have affected some webcam owners
- Microsoft joins with Apple, Google, and others to fight unwanted robocalls in the U.S.
- The next fashion trend could be a PC inside a vest for VR gaming
- Steam Controller review: Valve's sturdy and odd-looking gamepad
- Don't ignore Titanfall 2, you'll regret it if you do
- Amazon's Windows 10 PC app is live, but don't get too excited
- Snag this Windows 10 laptop from Dell for just $110 at Best Buy
- Microsoft re-releases Windows 10 build 14393.82 for PC Insiders with additional fix
- August 18
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- Background audio is publicly rolling out for Groove Music on Xbox One, bringing tweaks on Windows 10
- Moody Xbox One adventure game 'Below' gets delayed indefinitely
- 'Fragments' for HoloLens brings an interactive crime drama to your living room
- Facebook's official app for Windows 10 Mobile exits beta
- Age of Empires: Castle Siege patch fixes bugs; major Age X update in the works
- Twitter is giving you more control over the types of posts you see
- If you can't download the free Madden NFL 17 trial, you're not alone [Update]
- MeteoLens brings beautiful weather forecasts to Windows 10
- Here are the near-final designs for Eve's 'Pyramid Flipper' Windows 10 2-in-1
- Bomberman Battlefest explodes onto Xbox One via backwards compatibility
- Microsoft's PowerShell is now open source; available for Linux and OS X
- How to disable synced notifications between your Windows 10 phone and PC
- Hands-on with the HP Elite x3 Lap Dock
- AMD's next major CPU edges out Intel's high-end chip
- The HP Elite x3 at Microsoft Store UK is already getting a small price cut before it launches
- Project Scorpio will take immersion to the next level with VR-exclusive games
- The latest Xbox One Preview build fixes app install bug, improves Cortana
- August 17
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- Microsoft introduces an open-source toolkit for UWP app development
- You can now customize your Xbox One S with DecalGirl skins
- Scalebound will allow you to control and customize your dragon
- Check out the winner of Microsoft's Windows Insider t-shirt design contest
- Windows 10 PC and Mobile preview build 14905 rolling out for Fast ring Insiders [Update 2]
- Lenovo's new all-in-one PC really thinks it's a desktop rig
- Hit the open road with the latest additions to the Forza Horizon 3 car list
- AI, Bots and Canvases Part III: Gates and Ballmer paved the path for Nadella's AI and bots
- Beloved WWII strategy series Sudden Strike is coming back to PC
- HP and SteelSeries partner for new OMEN PC gaming keyboard, mouse and headset
- Watch Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong and more played on Microsoft Hololens
- Probe dungeons for monsters and treasure in Time to Die: Adventures
- Microsoft has more workarounds for Windows 10 Anniversary Update freezing issues
- ASUS Transformer 3 Pro 2-in-1 debuts in India with a hefty price tag
- Medelinked adds integration support for Microsoft Health and Band
- FIFA 17 is football, polished and refined to its best in years
- Microsoft is making big changes to Bing Rewards, including its name
- Everything to expect from Skyrim Remaster
- HP introduces the OMEN X Desktop and OMEN 17 Laptop for gamers who crave the best
- Intel uses Overwatch demo to tease upcoming Kaby Lake processors
- August 16
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- Alienware laptops powered by NVIDIA's GTX 10 series graphics set to debut at PAX West
- Windows 10 build 14393.82 Release Preview now available for PC and Mobile
- CTV GO and TSN GO apps now available for Xbox One
- Latest Groove Music update for Insiders brings better Cortana integration and more
- Get a fake phone call from Elvis, Batman and Ninja Cat with latest Cortanium update
- Check out Intel's 'Project Alloy' VR headset powered by Microsoft Holographic
- The Gears of War 4 Xbox One S is Microsoft's best special edition yet
- Destiny will finally get private matchmaking in Rise of Iron
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare goes radical with Zombies in Spaceland
- Get an in-depth look at Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 multiplayer — live!
- Latest FIFA 17 gameplay trailer takes the action to the pitch
- Hands on with the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update
- Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update begins rolling out
- Microsoft Holographic to be part of big Windows 10 update in 2017
- Urban Empire melds city building and political dynasties
- Gears of War 4 PC system requirements
- Xbox Wireless accessory support could be integrated in your next PC
- Here's when you can play Titanfall 2's Multiplayer Tech Test on Xbox One
- First Xbox One S TV ad is all about its smaller size and upgraded visuals
- What's in Richard's Gamescom gear bag?
- MSI's new GTX 10 series gaming notebooks include the incredibly thin Stealth Pro
- Microsoft slams Apple's iPad Pro 'computer' claim with new Surface ad
- Fly, swim, and rocket your way to epic endless runner adventure in Floaties
- Snag the Lumia 950 XL for just $380 from B&H Photo, but you don't have much time
- No Man's Sky receives its first optimized drivers from NVIDIA and AMD
- GTA V and Battlefield are part of this week's Deals with Gold
- Microsoft's Xbox Game Preview program expands to Windows 10 with Everspace
- You can pre-order the FIFA 17 Xbox One S bundle today from €299 [Update]
- The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO Y910 is a powerful all-in-one built for gaming
- B&O Beoplay H7 lets you listen to music without wires for £272
- Lenovo's IdeaCentre Y710 is a console-like portable gaming PC
- Logitech's new G Pro Gaming mouse is designed for professional eSports players
- HDHomeRun Xbox One app rolls out for owners of the live TV router
- NVIDIA brings the GTX 10 series to notebooks
- Solve math equations and more with Office Mobile app updates for Windows 10 Insiders
- August 15
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- Microsoft shifting to monthly patch update model for Windows 7 and 8.1
- You can now digitally pre-order The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- Microsoft HoloLens owners may be able to wear it longer with custom prescription lenses
- Microsoft invites Xbox gamers to HQ to try upcoming indie titles
- Amazon retires its Windows Phone app, but something is in the works for Windows 10
- Israeli army taps Microsoft HoloLens for augmented battlefield training
- Battlefield 1's open beta hits Xbox One on Aug. 31
- Titanfall 2's multiplayer tech test will just be for console gamers
- Lumia 950 and 950 XL get permanent price cuts; unlocked Lumia 650 discounted to $149
- Windows 10 Redstone 2017: Office integration, Working Sets and more
- You can now play Minecraft on Windows 10 with the Oculus Rift VR headset
- Windows Central Podcast 10: Windows of the future
- AI, Bots, and Canvases, Part II: Cortana to rule the world
- The New York Times ends support for its Windows PC and tablet app
- Upgrade to 4K with this curved 65-inch Sony 3D TV for £1,659
- Tilt and teeter your way to victory with Clumsy Ball
- PNC and US Bank add support for Microsoft Wallet in the U.S.
- Surface Special Edition NFL Type Covers now on sale for all 32 football teams!
- Final Fantasy XV release date delayed by two months to Nov. 29
- August 14
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- A bug squashing Xbox One Preview build should be heading out to testers very soon
- HP Elite x3 will include a number of exclusive Windows 10 Mobile apps
- LG Lancet is 'out of stock' at Verizon and Microsoft Store, most likely for good
- No Man's Sky PC Steam users can download an 'experimental' beta patch
- Some Windows 10 Anniversary Update PCs experiencing freezing issues
- Pokémon Go on Windows 10 Mobile is back with PoGo-UWP beta update
- Xbox One release roundup for the week of August 8, 2016
- 11 improvements Microsoft should bring to Edge
- August 13
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- No Man's Sky developer is working to fix PC issues with a larger QA team
- Microsoft Research is working on a temporary tattoo controller for your phone
- Microsoft Edge improves HTML5 support on Windows 10 build 14901
- Amtrak too is discontinuing their app for Windows phone starting today
- Quantum Break is coming to Steam, but that won't stop it being updated on the Windows 10 Store
- These are the 10 best Universal Windows 10 apps that need to come to Xbox One
- 5 Windows 10 apps you should try: Reading, writing, rolling, and Redditing
- No Man's Sky Review: an unending broken universe to explore
- MyFitnessPal ends support of its Windows Phone app
- This gorgeous video shot with the Microsoft Lumia 950 makes us want to hit the beach
- New Xbox One Preview build introduces startup chime customization
- August 12
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- Vinci is the first neural network visual app for Windows phone, rivals Prisma
- The No Man's Sky PC launch is a disaster
- Skype for Windows Phone 8 and Windows RT will cease to work in 'early 2017'
- Manga Blaze gets updated for Windows 10 with a new design and more
- No Man's Sky launches for PC; first patch already released to fix performance issues
- Windows 10 PC preview build 14901 not showing up for all Fast ring Insiders [Update: May be rolling out]
- HP Elite x3 could be used in the future for running AR apps with HoloLens
- Fitbit shutting down Microsoft HealthVault integration on September 12 [Update]
- Microsoft's Project Spark servers will shut down today
- Logo Foundry makes it easy to create a custom logo of your own
- PoGo-UWP team warns against installing current version
- Plex for Windows 10 PC adds new Cortana features with latest update
- How to force download Windows 10 build 14901 on your PC right now
- Facebook Beta added to Windows 10 Mobile's Share button with latest update
- The greatest Quake player ever on eSports, Overwatch, and games with nuance
- iClever Portable Bluetooth Speaker: compact size doesn't mean puny sound
- Future NexDock shipments on hold due to power issue
- Review: Dangerous Golf for Xbox One misses the fairway
- Sea of Thieves now has a short video series to keep you up-to-date with pillaging and developments
- Huawei MateBook now available in the UK for £750
- Microsoft Store locations to open in Nashville and Boca Raton
- Three Xbox 360 racing games can now use Xbox One wheel controllers
- August 11
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- Microsoft releases first Windows 10 'Redstone 2' build 14901 for Insiders
- Lenovo's REACHit search assistant app is shutting down soon
- Web developers can now use Twitter to report Microsoft Edge bugs
- Candy Crush Jelly Saga and Soda Saga both add more levels on Windows 10
- In 2016, do we really need 17-inch laptops?
- HP's Workspace app for the Elite x3 pops up on the Windows Store
- Some Windows devices could be vulnerable to attacks with Secure Boot issue
- Shank 2 fights its way to the Xbox One via backwards compatibility
- How to send messages with WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile phones
- HP Elite x3 ad shows off the phone's versatility for business users
- Microsoft acquires Beam to offer gaming livestreamers a more interactive experience
- Help AppRaisin support more languages by donating to its AppStretch campaign
- Third-party Sonos app Phonos is now available for the Xbox One
- ReOrd is a clean and simple take on the classic tile puzzle game
- New software tools from Vuforia could bring catalogs to life via Microsoft HoloLens
- HP Elite x3 pre-orders begin on HP's UK site and France's Microsoft Store
- Get an Xbox One S laptop style if you've got money to burn
- Three's Feel At Home inclusive roaming expands to 24 more countries
- Make Windows 10 UWP games with no additional code with Clickteam Fusion 2.5
- Lenovo hints at new tablets, an 'intuitive keyboard' and more in IFA teaser video
- August 10
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- Post-Summer Update Xbox One Preview build is about stability and localization
- HP's revamped Stream notebooks start at $199
- HP video guides show how to use Continuum on the Elite x3
- Gwent: The Witcher Card Game closed beta test delayed until October 25
- Check out this shot of some Surface Book prototypes
- Seagate debuts absolutely massive 60TB SSD
- Cars, drivers, mechanics, sponsorships — SEGA's Motorsport Manager puts you in charge!
- Sway for Windows 10 updated with better way to find your presentations
- Eve's 'Pyramid Flipper' Windows 10 2-in-1 should hit Indiegogo in late September
- Get in the Olympic spirit with these awesome wallpapers
- Gears of War 4 pre-orders to get new characters and gold weapons with exclusive DLC pack
- Quantum Break for PC coming to Steam and retail stores on Sept. 14
- Digital Offers: One-year subscription to Carbonite Cloud Backup for only $45!
- Dune buggies, SUVs and more take the spotlight in latest Forza Horizon 3 car reveal
- AppRaisin active development to end; AdDuplex will still offer support
- SSX sneaks in as the latest Xbox game available for free on EA Access
- Fire: Ungh's Quest takes Windows 10 gaming back to the Stone Age
- The Guardian Windows 10 app adds football tables and more Surface pen support
- Titanfall 2 video reveals matchmaking plans; live multiplayer reveal coming Aug. 16
- Surface 3 receiving new firmware as part of its August update [Updated with change log]
- Tweeten for Windows adding two-factor authentication login support
- Pebble Time Manager 10 now lets you sync notifications to your Windows 10 Mobile device
- Cortana will eventually be able to communicate with Universal Windows 10 apps on Xbox One
- Here's a look at the Universal Windows 10 Reddit app 'Readit' running on Xbox One
- August 9
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- How to get your PC ready to download Windows 10 'Redstone 2' preview builds
- Upcoming Windows 10 'Redstone 2' preview builds will release on PC first; mobile coming later
- Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 14393.67 for PC and phone Insiders
- London's Metropolitan Police still has Windows XP running on 27,000 PCs
- Windows 10 Version 1511 and Version 1507 receive new cumulative updates
- Google's Chrome browser will (almost) kill off Flash support by December
- Find the Big Dipper and more with Star Walk 2, this week's myAppFree Deal
- Microsoft HoloLens could bring Warcraft characters into your living room
- Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon added to Xbox One backwards compatible games
- How control your Windows 10 PC or phone with another computer with the Connect app
- Simple Background Music Player app for Xbox One adds more languages and file formats
- Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update not arriving today, but a cumulative update is expected
- MovieMatic is a Windows 10 PC app for the couch potato in all of us
- Mojang's official Minecraft tips book is now available in the U.S.
- Free Xbox One Ben-Hur game lets you take the reins in Roman chariot races
- Resident Evil and other Capcom games are part of this week's Xbox Deals with Gold
- Kickstarter campaign for NuAns NEO ends short of its fundraising goal
- August 8
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- WhatsApp beta for Windows Phone pushes out a new update
- Microsoft preparing to drop first Windows 10 'Redstone 2' build for Insiders this week
- A new Xbox One Preview build is going live shortly with fixes for UWP, Game DVR and more
- Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will roll out for the Xbox One on August 9
- First NexDock lapdock units have started shipping to Indiegogo backers
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update common problems and how to fix them
- New Gears of War 4 gameplay footage shows a new enemy and an old friend
- Bing Predicts engine enters the eSports fray with Dota 2 tournament picks
- Snag a Microsoft Display Dock for $89 at AT&T
- Get 12 free hours of Windows Developer Training from Liquid Daffodil and WintellectNOW
- Reddunt for Reddit takes the best of Baconit and adds a little extra spice
- HP Elite x3 goes up for pre-order at Unlocked Mobiles
- Game Troopers tries to hit the bank shot with Pool Tour Masters for Windows 10 Mobile
- With just 1% market share, why would anybody make Windows phones?
- Google says Gmail issue with Windows 10 Mobile's Mail app has been fixed
- Windows Central Podcast 9: Xboxpalooza!
- August 7
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- This Week on Windows Central: Xbox One S, Windows 10 Anniversary Update and more!
- 5 Windows 10 apps you should try: Get your Joe, track your dough, make a movie, and crawl a dungeon
- Rocket League's Rumble mode will add lots of wild and crazy power-ups in September
- Xbox One release roundup for the week of August 1, 2016
- Cortana reminders are in development for Xbox One
- August 6
- August 5
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- New MyTube! Beta picks up background audio
- AT&T slashes the price of its Lumia 950 down to just $299 without a contract
- HP Elite x3 orders in the U.S. are anticipated to begin September 5th
- Grab this compact waterproof Bluetooth speaker for $11 right now!
- Microsoft is making it easy to convert Chrome extensions for Edge
- How to delay the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on your PC and why
- Starbound for PC review: A block-building, dungeon-looting adventure in space
- Microsoft will pay up to $15,000 for finding a Remote Code Execution issue in Edge
- Fight back against the evil regime in Path of War for Windows 10
- Pokémon Go developer reveals why it banned apps like PoGo-UWP from accessing its servers
- You can now get into the WhatsApp beta without being invited to the party
- Telegram for Windows 10 Mobile updated with group previews and more
- Groove Music for Fast Ring grabs ability to edit metadata locally and much more
- August 4
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- Microsoft confirms two major updates planned for Windows 10 in 2017
- 5 Reasons why you should buy the Xbox One S (and a few why you shouldn't)
- New Battlefield 1 trailer showcases its wide variety of weapons
- How to play music from a USB drive on Xbox One using Simple Background Music Player
- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare will feature some photo-realistic human characters
- Facebook beta for Windows 10 Mobile now supports contact and calendar syncs
- Here is how the Ninjacat came to life
- Envelop's upcoming app will let you use any Windows app in VR
- New version of Microsoft Edge gets perfect accessibility score from benchmark
- New Xbox One app adds background music support from USB key or drive
- BitTorrent client Torrex begins beta testing its Windows 10 UWP app and here's how to get it
- These are my 5 favorite features in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- Microsoft Store offers 3 free months of Hulu with some Surface and PC purchases
- Developer gets Continuum working with the Lumia 830
- Satya Nadella talks about learning from cricket, buying LinkedIn and more in interview
- PoGo-UWP beta no longer works due to encryption changes from Niantic
- ASUS' latest ad for the ZenBook 3 shows how powerful beauty can be
- Microsoft shortens Windows 10 recovery rollback to 10 days to help save space
- India-based RDP launches new Thin Book with Windows 10 for just ₹9,999
- Windows Maps is now live on Xbox One Preview, here's how it works!
- Readit now syncs your redditing between your Windows 10 Anniversary Update devices
- Microsoft Store slashes Lumia 950 and 950 XL prices, throws in a free display dock
- August 3
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- There's a tiny Master Chief hidden inside the Xbox One S
- Hitman GO and Tomb Raider GO are currently just $0.99 each in the Windows Store
- Windows 10 upgrade is still free if you have a valid Windows 7 or 8.1 product key
- Suicide Squad Wallpaper Wednesday
- More cars revealed for Forza Horizon 3, including classic Ferrari and Jaguar models
- Microsoft and the duo user Part V: The 13 companies building Windows 10 phones
- New Sea of Thieves video describes what the pirate-themed game is all about
- WhatsApp beta reveals planned animated GIF support for Windows phone
- You can chat with Mr. Spock on Skype as part of its new bot releases
- Stay the course with Ocean Drift for Windows 10 Mobile
- HP Elite x3 and Desk Dock pre-orders go live on Microsoft Store UK site for £749
- Scosche MagicMount, a smartphone car cradle with a magnetic attraction
- Xbox One S gets torn apart to reveal its upgraded internals
- Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update arriving on August 9?
- The official Starbucks app is now available on Windows 10 Mobile
- Windows Maps appears on the Xbox One app store, but you can't access it yet
- August 2
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- PSA: Xbox Live is currently dealing with sign up and purchase issues [Update: It's back]
- Surface Pro 3 gets second firmware update in less than two weeks [Update]
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update adds over 52,000 new emojis, including NinjaCat
- Overwatch adds Lúcioball as part of its Summer Games event
- Official Windows 10 Anniversary Update ISO files now available to download
- How to hide your unused games after the Xbox One Summer Update
- Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition can be bought by any developer in U.S. and Canada
- The Windows 10 Mobile version of the Anniversary Update is not rolling out today
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update SDK released, desktop apps accepted to Windows Store
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update begins its worldwide roll out to PCs
- Get an Xbox One S in black, or any color you want, with ColorWare's custom service
- Customatic will add many new features to Windows 10, seeks funding on Kickstarter
- Enpass keeping its Edge extension in beta due to missing APIs
- Microsoft is helping fund startups created by laid off smartphone workers in Finland
- PoGo-UWP beta update for Windows 10 Mobile fixes floating PokeStops and more
- Microsoft reveals what's really inside the Xbox One S
- Xbox One S review: Smaller and better than ever
- Fallout 4 brings the deadly wasteland to this week's Deals with Gold
- Windows 10 PC build 14393.10 is now available for Insiders on the Slow Ring
- Groove UWP is now live in the Xbox One Preview, here's some first impressions
- Windows 10 PC cumulative update build 14393.10 released to Insiders on the Fast Ring
- A new Xbox One Preview build should be landing soon to provide fresh fixes
- August 1
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- Microsoft is consolidating its global Lumia Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Xbox One S 2TB console is already out of stock at GAME, Amazon and Microsoft in the UK
- Microsoft and PicsArt team up to offer a superhero clipart package for charity
- Cortana to offer trivia, recommendations and more for Rio 2016 Olympics fans
- Bing will try to predict the most exciting events to watch during the Rio 2016 Olympics
- Microsoft Azure to provide cloud hosting for NBC's 4,500 hours of Rio Olympics 2016 coverage
- Tweeten 3.1 for Windows has a new login and splash screen, Windows Store release coming soon
- Microsoft names Anant Maheshwari to be its new President in India
- Race in the Superbike World Championship with SBK16
- AMD's Radeon RX 480 gave my old Alienware X51 a new lease of life
- Microsoft's head for Windows phone imaging leaves for Nokia to work on VR
- Microsoft's next Xbox FanFest will give 200 fans some special treatment during Gamescom
- MSN Sports app adds Rio 2016 Olympics category in latest update
- MyTube is on its way to Xbox One with background audio, here's an early look
- PoGo-UWP beta update for Windows 10 Mobile fixes issues with Pokemon and Pokestops disappearing
- Kick some fantasy butt with Storm of Wars: Sacred Homeland for Windows 10
- The upcoming Gears of War 4 eSports tournaments will have a total of $1 million to win
- Microsoft's latest Surface Book ad targets the Hispanic market with English and Spanish versions
- Procore app for Windows 10 helps construction crews manage drawings, papers and more
- Microsoft Band 2 on sale for $100 at Best Buy for all three sizes
- Another Xbox One Preview build is rolling out, one day after the console's Summer Update
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