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- December 31
- December 30
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- STALKER 2 in-engine footage shown off in new teaser
- Microsoft Rewards is the best Xbox feature you might not be using
- What we want to see from Surface in 2021
- Minecraft had a massive year in 2020, and Mojang Studios is already looking ahead to 2021
- Phrozen Sonic 4K vs Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K: 3D printers are fast now
- December 29
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- December 24
- December 23
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- The 1.06 hotfix patch update for Cyberpunk 2077 is released, fixes save file size issue on PC
- Wonder Woman, Xbox, and Gamers Outreach team up to help children's hospitals
- Leaked benchmarks show higher watt Intel Tiger Lake CPUs
- These wintery wallpapers for Windows 10 will get you ready for the holidays
- Outlook and Excel for Mac Beta gain new features, including IMAP support for Outlook
- Microsoft Editor for Windows gets the simplified look of its web counterpart
- Microsoft's Seeing AI app now supports LiDAR scanners from iPhone 12
- The KFConsole is the world's first gaming PC with a built-in chicken chamber
- December 22
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- Here are 3 ways Back 4 Blood is different than Left 4 Dead
- You can play Overwatch for free until January 4
- Cyberpunk 2077 crosses 13 million copies sold when adjusted for refunds
- Microsoft Teams' upcoming feature is history, no literally, it's history
- Microsoft Teams bug means you may be missing messages
- Add a splash of color to Microsoft Edge Dev or Canary with this new feature
- Microsoft Flight Simulator now supports virtual reality
- Xbox Games with Gold for January include Little Nightmares, Dead Rising, and more
- Google and Microsoft have joined Facebook's legal battle against spyware maker NSO
- Microsoft is a founding member of the Ransomware Task Force
- Microsoft 365 live event streaming limits temporarily increased to 20,000 participants
- Microsoft and Google help TikTok rival, Josh, as part of $100 million investment
- December 21
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- Stardew Valley just got a huge update, adding a new endgame region
- Check out Adobe Lightroom on the Surface Pro X (video)
- Future Tech Awards Reader's Choice: Cast your vote!
- How do you make dangerously cheesy Cheetos? With AI from Microsoft of course.
- Back 4 Blood Closed Alpha gameplay preview: A taste of what's to come
- Check Disk causing an error on Windows 10? Microsoft is rolling out a fix
- Current and former Microsoft employees come together to raise awareness of COVID-19 vaccination
- Microsoft wraps up Windows 10 Insider builds for 2020
- AMD's upcoming mobile chip might outperform powerful Intel desktop CPUs
- December 19
- December 18
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- Halo Xbox 360 services are being sunset in December 2021
- Microsoft reportedly creating its own ARM chips for servers and Surface PC
- Control: Ultimate Edition for Xbox Series X, S and PS5 releasing in February 2021
- 'Graven' is a Hexen-inspired retro FPS, and you should watch the trailer
- XPG Xenia 15 (2020) review: The first gaming laptop from ADATA is a good foundation on which to build a brand
- Physical copies of Cyberpunk 2077 will be refunded, currently at Best Buy and CD Projekt Red
- Microsoft shares 20 ways it helped education in 2020
- Xbox offers full refunds for Cyberpunk 2077 until further notice, game still available in Store
- Bungie details how the Vault of Glass raid will return in Destiny 2
- One of the best features from Microsoft Teams just made its way to Skype
- Watch how playing Xbox helped this grandfather and grandson reconnect
- Microsoft commits an additional $110 million to help people in Washington state
- Keep all of your favorite media in one place with Western Digital's drives
- Microsoft's righteous attack on passwords to march ahead in 2021
- Microsoft says 80% of identified SolarWinds attack victims are in the US
- No talks over Cyberpunk 2077 removal from Xbox One, says CD Projekt Red
- Pulling Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store was the right call, and Xbox should follow suit
- Riot Games VP casually drops news that company is developing an MMO
- December 17
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- 343 Industries gives first look at Halo TV show props
- The Chivalry 2 Alpha arrives on Xbox One on December 18
- After joining Xbox Game Pass for PC, Among Us is officially coming to Xbox and Xbox Series X|S in 2021
- Stellaris: Console Edition announces MegaCorp expansion for early 2021
- PS5, Xbox Series X and S stock to go live again at Walmart
- Microsoft Launcher Beta gets two updates in 24 hours
- Cut out background noise on calls with Microsoft Teams AI noise suppression
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta 1.16.210.53 adds new powder snow features for 'Caves and Cliffs Update'
- The Callisto Protocol Red Band trailer glimpses more next-generation horror
- You can win two custom Mandalorian-themed Xbox controllers this month
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla begins Yule Season event, offers sneak peek at major River Raid Update
- Microsoft's GitHub ditches unnecessary cookies, which saves you from clicking cookie banners
- Among Us is now available through Xbox Game Pass for PC
- WhatsApp Web testing voice and video calls to select users
- Surface Laptop Go's first firmware update improves its fingerprint reader
- Yes, people still play Fallout 76, Bethesda releases 2020 Year in Review
- Minecraft Dungeons releases hotfix patch update for 'Howling Peaks DLC,' fixes some bugs
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 crosses 2 million players as the fastest-growing entry ever in the series
- How to use custom backgrounds on Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Edge Canary now runs better on new Macs thanks to native M1 support
- How to use breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams
- WhatsApp bringing video and audio calls to desktop and web client
- December 16
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- Ark 2 for Xbox Series X|S, PC: Trailers and everything you need to know
- UK Parliament discussing motion to make 'scalping' of consoles like Xbox Series X|S and PS5 illegal
- Borderlands 3 on Xbox Series X is one of the best console shooters you can play
- Perfect Dark for Xbox Series X|S and PC: Everything you need to know
- Bungie's Luke Smith wants to bring "more identity" to Destiny 2's classes
- GOG walks back decision to sell Taiwanese horror game Devotion
- SteelSeries releases update for Arctis 9X headset, includes improvements for Xbox Series X, Series S use
- Final Minecraft: Java Edition snapshot of the year adds axolotl from 'Caves and Cliffs Update'
- Wasteland 3 Meat Maker Marinade update is now live
- Ex-Halo artist shows off storyboards for Halo 2 and Halo 3
- Microsoft Edge gets one of its last Insider builds of the year
- Windows 10's Alarms & Clock app is getting a brand new UI design
- Fresh firmware updates arrive for the Surface Pro X
- 343 Industries outlines Halo: The Master Chief Collection plans for 2021
- Cyberpunk 2077 to fix the amount of dildos spawning in future update
- Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2020 adds several new festive skins
- December 15
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- You can still register for Back 4 Blood's closed alpha, set to go live this weekend
- Latest Fortnite update includes 120 FPS mode for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
- Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is getting a 'Lords of the West' expansion, now available to preorder
- Grounded releases December Content Update, improves Pond, saves, and more
- Diablo 4 December quarterly update dives in on weapon types and legendary items
- Everything new in Destiny 2's The Dawning 2020 holiday event
- PS5, Xbox Series X restock goes live at Best Buy, Walmart
- With Cyberpunk 2077's review restrictions, CD PROJEKT RED played the system
- Cyberpunk 2077 releases 1.04 hotfix update, also brings bug fixes and improvements to Xbox Series X|S, Stadia
- Microsoft announces universal app support for Apple M1 Macs, macOS Big Sur
- New Resident Evil Village screenshots show a Krampus-like enemy
- TikTok updated with support for Surface Duo's dual-screen displays
- Destiny 2's The Dawning event goes live, lasts until January 5
- EA Play on Xbox Game Pass for PC has been delayed, coming in 2021
- Surface Duo officially coming to Canada, France, Germany, and the UK in 2021
- The Plugable TBT3-UDC3 docking station has a long name and a long list of ports
- CD Projekt Red admits Xbox One and PS4 Cyberpunk 2077 versions weren't ready
- Check out voice typing, new animations, and more in Windows 10 build 21277 (video)
- Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi shows how the Surface Duo helps her balance
- Windows Central Podcast 207: Surface Duo, Windows 10, 2021
- December 14
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- Microsoft releases final Windows 10 'Iron' build to Insiders in the Dev Channel
- Editing is one of the worst things about photography. Luminar AI provides a solution.
- The Callisto Protocol for Xbox and PC: Trailer, release date, and everything you need to know
- Microsoft Authenticator gaining 'password manager' that syncs to Edge for iOS, Android
- LeBron James and Microsoft want you to help create the Space Jam: A New Legacy Xbox game
- Minecraft Dungeons announces Chills and Thrills seasonal event, offers unique trials and rewards
- Surface Book 3 firmware update focuses on security and Battery Smart Charging
- Microsoft Edge Beta now lets you sync tabs and history across Android and Windows 10
- Tobii and 4tiitoo work together to help you keep eye contact during meetings
- Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo agree to shared safety standards across gaming
- Touch Bar support is on the way to Microsoft Teams meetings
- Best Buy announces PS5, Xbox Series X restock for tomorrow
- EA is now acquiring Codemasters for $1.2 billion per new agreement
- Cyberpunk 2077 has 'large' updates slated for January and February
- Cyberpunk 2077 devs issue refunds amid poor Xbox One and PS4 performance
- December 12
- December 11
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- First look: XtendTouch Pro — the world's first 4K AMOLED portable monitor
- Cyberpunk 2077 update 1.04 patch notes: Every change and bug fix
- HP Spectre x360 15 vs. Dell XPS 15: Which is a better buy?
- Are Apple AirPods Max a good fit for Windows users?
- Cyberpunk 2077 is already profitable, paid for itself with digital pre-orders
- Check out this amazing Cyberpunk 2077-inspired 3D printer from Prusa Research
- 5 things Windows users need to know about online holiday shopping in 2020
- Microsoft Flight Simulator is officially coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, in Summer 2021
- Cyberpunk 2077's Quadra V-Tech available in Forza Horizon 4 for free
- 6 affordable gifts for the Windows lover in your life (even if that's you)
- MSI unveils its most powerful gaming monitor ever, featuring Quantum Dot technology
- Disco Elysium: The Final Cut coming to Xbox in Summer 2021
- Among Us, Skyrim and more Yakuza games are coming to Xbox Game Pass
- Here are the winners from the Game Awards 2020
- Here are the all of the big announcements from The Game Awards 2020
- A new Mass Effect is in early production, according to cryptic Game Awards teaser
- Master Chief and Blood Gulch are officially heading to Fortnite
- Shadow Warrior devs release first look at new IP, Evil West, at The Game Awards
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Gates of Oblivion announced, coming in 2021
- Josef Fares' new game 'It Takes Two' showcased at The Game Awards
- Evil Dead: The Game is looking groovy at The Game Awards
- ARK 2 is being developed by Studio Wildcard and it stars Vin Diesel
- The Game Awards shows off Crimson Desert gameplay
- Annapurna Interactive and Fullbright reveal Open Roads at the Game Awards 2020
- Solas returns in the trailer for the next Dragon Age at The Game Awards
- The Callisto Protocol announced at Game Awards from ex-Dead Space devs
- Ex-Left 4 Dead developers announce Back 4 Blood at The Game Awards
- Xbox studio The Initiative reveals Perfect Dark at the Game Awards 2020
- December 10
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- Windows 10 build 20277 hits Dev channel Insiders as testing splits
- JJ Abrams' Bad Robot launches game studio with Left 4 Dead creator
- x64 emulation rolls out for Windows 10 on ARM in latest Dev Channel release
- 64-bit app emulation enters public preview on Windows 10 on ARM
- Netflix announces new Sonic the Hedgehog show on Twitter and then deletes post
- Arizona Sunshine heads back to the trailer park with a new horde mode map
- Cyberpunk 2077: Who is Keanu Reeves' Johnny Silverhand?
- Cyberpunk 2077 world map: Night City and list of districts
- The Wolf Among Us 2 is still in development, but don't expect updates any time soon
- Destiny 2's The Dawning event returns December 15
- No, Cyberpunk 2077 isn't proof that Halo Infinite should skip Xbox One
- Xbox Family Settings gets update, adds ability to pause play time and more
- Cyberpunk 2077 is proof Halo Infinite should skip the Xbox One
- iPad Pro 2020 vs. Surface Pro X: Which is a better buy?
- New Lenovo ThinkSmart devices help your meetings be more immersive
- Cyberpunk 2077 crashing issues and how to fix them
- Aquarium-builder 'Fishkeeper' gets a feature-filled trailer
- Cyberpunk 2077 is pretty rough on Xbox One and PS4 base consoles
- Facebook Messenger, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp down (Update)
- Steam and GOG are down, thanks to Cyberpunk 2077 hype (Updated)
- December 9
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- Control has most successful month yet in November, crosses 2 million copies sold
- How big is the map in Cyberpunk 2077?
- Forza Horizon 4 and Cyberpunk 2077 look set for a crossover announcement at The Game Awards
- Cyberpunk RED RPG sells out in the leadup to Cyberpunk 2077 launch
- Say goodbye to 9th Gen Intel chips, which are set to stop being sold next year
- Grounded begins a new public test for future update, making changes to how saves work
- Disco Elysium website hints something is coming soon
- Halo Infinite: 3 questions we have after the latest development update
- Apple AirPods Max vs Surface Headphones 2: Which headphones should you buy?
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta 1.16.210.51 tweaks more 'Caves and Cliffs Update' features
- Add some holiday cheer to your virtual parties with new themes for Microsoft Teams
- How to play Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer
- Minecraft Dungeons releases 'Howling Peaks' DLC and Season Pass, free update available to all
- Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate coming to PC and iOS in Spring 2021
- The Microsoft Edge team is hosting an AMA on Reddit today
- Cyberpunk 2077 and The Game Awards come to NVIDIA GeForce Now
- Surface and Windows 10: What to expect in the first half of 2021
- List of Cyberpunk 2077 Weapons
- Adobe Flash takes its final breath with one last release
- Halo Infinite is now releasing sometime in Fall 2021
- December 8
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- GitHub is ready to save your eyes with dark mode, available now
- Microsoft Edge Dev channel gets its first update to version 89 today
- Windows Insiders pick up security fixes in the Beta and Release Preview channels
- December's Windows 10 'Patch Tuesday' updates are rolling out now
- CD Projekt RED responds to reports that Cyberpunk 2077 scenes can cause epileptic seizures
- Microsoft launches Teams Public Preview channel to let people evaluate new features
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.16.200 update releases for all platforms, changelog available
- Crestron makes it easy to manage in-person meetings with Microsoft Teams
- Gears 5: Hivebusters expansion releases on December 15, included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- Cyberpunk 2077 releases new launch trailer focused on "V," launches in two days
- Apple's AirPods Max will work with Windows 10 ... kind of
- Destiny 2 is getting cross-play support in 2021, next-gen update available now
- Minecraft with RTX ray tracing officially releases for Windows 10, available to everyone
- Forget Zoom, Demeo might be the best way to virtually play D&D with friends
- Adobe Lightroom now supports Windows 10 on ARM and Apple's M1 chips
- AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is sold out, but you can still buy one in a prebuilt PC
- Blizzard: World of Warcraft Shadowlands is the 'fastest selling' PC game of all time
- Should you upgrade from AMD Radeon RX 5000 to an RX 6000 graphics card?
- AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT available today, grab one while you can!
- Razer's new Recon Rolltop Backpack is roomy, large, and water-resistant
- This lineup from Razer and A Bathing Ape will drive you bananas
- December 7
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- New Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War trailer hints at what is to come in Season One on December 16
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game re-releasing on Jan. 14 after holiday delay
- ZeniMax Online Studios is expanding with a satellite studio in San Diego, working on a new AAA IP
- Forza Horizon 4 Super7 adds a touch of Trackmania to our favorite racer
- Razer cuts down the price of the Blade 15 with a more affordable base model
- A rumored 32-core Apple M1 successor could outperform Intel's high-end processors
- The ASUS ExpertBook B9 laptop can take a beating for your business
- Is Destiny 2: Beyond Light worth it?
- Wendy's and Uber Eats launch Never Stop Gaming Menu with sweepstakes
- HP's EliteBook 800 Series PCs and new ZBook Firefly laptops come with Tile preinstalled
- The Division 2 will get a 60 FPS update on Xbox Series X and Series S
- December 4
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- Ask Mojang #12 talks about fish slaps, creepers' fear of cats, and more
- Surface Pro 5, Surface Pro 6, and Surface Laptop 2 have updates that improve audio performance and battery life
- Opening Razer's 'crate of awesome': The best unboxing of the year
- Microsoft Edge Canary now supports grouping tabs
- Windows vs. Mac Antivirus: What's different & which is right for you
- Razer's new Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is a tiny tower of modular power
- December 3
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- Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris will return December 18
- We're giving away more free Starter and Master packs for Spellbreak!
- Halo: Point of Light novel announced, releases in March 2021
- Everything you need to know about Gears Tactics for Xbox
- Mass Effect, Dragon Age veterans Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah leaving BioWare
- Cyberpunk 2077 and Twitter Gaming are hosting a launch party, and everyone's invited
- Cyberpunk 2077 reveals PC and console launch times, preload information
- Windows 10 build 20270 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel with new Cortana feature
- Microsoft sponsored YouTuber colinfurze to build a trebuchet in honor of the Age of Empires: Definitive Collection
- Sea of Thieves is implementing Seasons and Battle Passes with new year
- Microsoft's 'Find Your Joy' holiday ad just left me feeling sad
- Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse vs. Surface Precision Mouse: Which is better?
- Dell's improved supply chain secures your PC before it even gets to you
- Microsoft's Your Phone app gaining option to delete photos from your smartphone
- Rumor: Halo x Fortnite crossover, or compelling fake?
- December 2
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- Spellbreak Chapter 1 Update preview: Looking to change up how battle royales tell stories
- Population: One gets festive with the 12 Days of Chaos event
- State of Decay 2 is now optimized for Xbox Series X and Series S, adds new difficulties, challenges
- You can now add shortcuts for shared folders to your OneDrive
- Minecraft: Java Edition 20w49a snapshot adds sculk sensor, dripstone biome for 'Caves and Cliffs Update'
- Microsoft acquires Smash.gg esports tournament platform
- Creality's new Kickstarter could change 3D printing forever
- New Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta adds ambient sounds to the Nether, fixes bugs
- Future Tech Awards celebrate the best products, services and people in tech
- Minecraft Dungeons releases full 'Howling Peaks' DLC soundtrack on Spotify
- Every video game delay in 2020: Upcoming release dates
- Cyberpunk 2077 releases new trailer showing off its insane in-depth photo mode
- Microsoft Flight Simulator VR finally has a release date (and a surprise)
- Microsoft Edge Dev gains new password features in latest update
- Benchmarks show Apple M1 runs Windows 10 faster than Surface Pro X
- Spotify Wrapped 2020 recaps this (crazy) year in music streaming
- December 1
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- Slack can now compete with Microsoft thanks to $27.7 billion Salesforce buyout
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War patch addresses weapon XP issues
- Minecraft Earth R31 update begins winter festivities, adds new mob
- Microsoft highlights how Vietnamese hackers used crypto-mining software to fly under the radar
- Microsoft Teams picks up new calling features, including a streamlined calling experience
- HyperX introduces the Cloud Revolver + 7.1, a high-end surround sound gaming headset
- Control, Gang Beasts, Monster Sanctuary, and more join Xbox Game Pass in December
- Microsoft Launcher beta for Surface Duo now lets you group two instances of Edge
- This year's Windows Ugly Sweaters support a beautiful cause
- The new Eve V has a spec sheet that will make the Surface Pro 7 blush
- DOOM Eternal comes to Xbox Game Pass for PC December 3, adds new challenges
- Windows Central Podcast 206: Project Latte, Lenovo ThinkPad Fold, Windows 10X
- Next-gen Varjo VR-3 and XR-3 headsets will blow your mind (and your wallet)
- NVIDIA's $399 RTX 3060 Ti is here, and it demolishes the $699 RTX 2080 SUPER
- Rainbow Six Siege PS5 and Xbox Series X update: Everything we know
- Microsoft squeezes out one last cumulative update for Windows 10 before its holiday break
- PowerToys to gain improved multi-monitor support on Windows 10
- Microsoft rolls out first Windows Feature Experience Pack to Insiders
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