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The Xbox Elite 3 controller has leaked, but I think it's missing one crucial feature Xbox cannot continue to ignore

The Xbox Elite 3 leaked via Anatel, but its generic design and lack of anti-drift stick tech leave a lot to be desired.

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Winhanced 0.9.6.5 rolls out low‑power downloads and key Legion Go fixes, improving handheld gaming life

Winhanced’s latest 0.9.6.5 update introduces a new low power download mode for Windows handheld gaming devices, alongside refreshed launcher icons and fixes for devices like the Legion Go.

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Lenovo's impossibly lightweight 'Aura Edition' Windows laptop offers huge battery life, but I have questions

"The lightest laptop I've ever used": Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition (Gen 11) offers huge battery life, but there's a downside in its pricing.

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I reckon Asha Sharma wants to give Xbox its exclusive games back — but these PlayStation comments reveal why Microsoft probably won't let her

It's the year of GTA6. The game has an exclusive PlayStation marketing deal. Call of Duty is also not launching on PS4 this year, giving holdouts a reason to upgrade ... so why is Sony warning investors of decreased sales? And why is this relevant to Xbox exclusive games? Let's…

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"Sets a new standard for affordable QD-OLED gaming monitors": I tested Alienware's $349 AW2726DM display, and there's no way it won't be massively popular

Alienware's AW2726DM is an easy recommendation for anyone who needs a $349 QD-OLED gaming monitor. It does come with some concessions to meet that price, and I explain them here.

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"I'm totally sold on Snapdragon X2": I spent a month with Qualcomm's latest chip — here's why you shouldn't believe the detractors

I got my first extended taste of a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, and I can't believe how well it went. Here are a few things you should know if you're considering a new laptop with Qualcomm's silicon.

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Xbox finally fixes its clinical PC achievements problem — a welcome change for handheld players

Xbox's massive visual achievement overhaul is finally delivering a uniform platform identity across PC and console.

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Xbox has officially (kind of) become XBOX because apparently we weren't typing loud enough

Xbox goes all-caps officially after a clever social media poll, and fans are loving it.

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Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

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Microsoft reverses course on Edge password handling but denies users were ever at risk

Microsoft is patching an Edge behavior that left passwords in system memory, despite claiming the risk was within its expected threat model.

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Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout — but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck

Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

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Forza Horizon 6 hits over 170,000 concurrent Steam players after the $120 early access launch, and is still riding high

Forza Horizon 6, the latest and biggest entry in Xbox's flagship racing series, has launched on Xbox and PC via early access and is quickly attaining a massive following on Steam with over 170,000 players and rising.

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Windows 11’s May update is causing install failures and slow internet — here’s what we know

Windows 11 update KB5089549 is reportedly failing to install for some users, while others say the May 2026 update slows internet speeds.

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ROG’s new XREAL R1 glasses turn your handheld into a 171-inch gaming theater (and you can pre-order them today at Best Buy)

ROG and XREAL are officially launching the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses worldwide, bringing the first 240Hz micro‑OLED wearable display to gamers. With a 171-inch virtual screen, 3DoF spatial modes, and tight ROG Ally integration, the R1 aims to redefine portable play. Our full Windows Central review is coming…

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ON THIS DAY: Microsoft offers an olive branch for users of 'Non-Genuine' Windows PCs to get a Windows 10 upgrade

Microsoft has clarified that it is working with some of its PC OEM partners to give its PC customers with a "Non-Genuine" version of Windows installed a "very attractive" offer to upgrade to a fully licensed version of Windows 10 when it launches later this year.

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Microsoft cancels Claude Code licenses, shifting developers to GitHub Copilot CLI — a move likely driven by financial motives

Microsoft is ditching Claude Code for Copilot CLI, leaving developers frustrated and raising questions about financial motives.

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Microsoft and its partners are rebuilding how Windows 11 talks to hardware to save your PC from itself

Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.

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"A masterpiece": Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred review (story to endgame) ★★★★★ — Blizzard proves beyond all doubt that it's still among the world's best game artisans.

Diablo 4 "Lord of Hatred" expansion review: Hundreds of hours played, two expansions in, and mountains of painstaking improvements — I'm confident in saying Diablo 4 is now one of Blizzard's best ever games.

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Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 gets its first Festival Playlist next week, includes 10 new cars and 4 from the Car Pass — here's what's racing your way soon

Forza Horizon 6 will soon get its first Festival Playlist, and while it's live, players will be able to earn 10 new cars in the hit Xbox racer.

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Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 leaked in new images: Microsoft's next-gen pro controller confirmed with new buttons, cloud connect, and more

A Brazilian regulator has leaked images of Microsoft's upcoming next-gen Xbox Elite Controller with three key new upgrades.

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Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 blew up the Steam charts in minutes at its Early Access launch — it's peaked at nearly half a million concurrent players

Subnautica 2 has finally arrived on Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and has already become a colossal hit on Steam alone. It's enjoying a huge launch right now.

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Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma polls nearly 20,000 gamers on the brand's title — I can't believe this is what players want the Xbox name to look like

Xbox or XBOX? CEO Asha Sharma asked nearly 20,000 fans that question in a recent poll, and their preference for the title of Microsoft's gaming brand was clear.

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Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency Profile' improvements confirmed to "accelerate app launches and core shell experiences"

Windows 11's highly anticipated Low Latency Profile performance feature is now in the final round of testing, with rollout expected to begin within the next few weeks.

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I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future

Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation — and it’s a link many are overlooking.

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Microsoft made $30 billion from OpenAI in 2 years — but somehow burned through $100 billion in costs to get there

Microsoft has reportedly spent more than $100 billion on its partnership with OpenAI, largely on infrastructure and hosting costs.

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