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Minecraft players just got a preview packed with sulfur caves, bouncy springs, and chaotic features that feel straight out of an April Fools update. Plus, some actual April Fools update.

Minecraft’s latest Bedrock Edition preview shows off sulfur caves, springs, and new blocks for Bedrock Edition, while Java Edition players can try the Herdcraft April Fools snapshot that reimagines inventory entirely.

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I’m skeptical of AI writing tools — but Speechify for Windows won me over. Here's why this new voice‑writing app is fast, simple, and weirdly addictive.

Testing Speechify’s new Windows app proves voice typing is faster than a keyboard, though AI quirks and a $29 monthly fee remain significant hurdles.

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Windows 11 Task Manager is finally getting deeper insights into NPU usage in AI PCs — No more trying to guess which apps are using the specialized hardware

Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.

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NVIDIA’s new Dynamic MFG feature could make games smoother… or just weirder. Either way, the real GPU battleground is shifting to software.

Early tests of NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 features, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and MFG 6X, have shown positive results. It certainly seems like AI-assisted software is the new GPU frontier, and one day that won't be controversial.

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Nintendo's crusade against Palworld just got a reality check from the US Government as "summon and fight" patent rejected

Nintendo’s legal crusade against Palworld just hit a massive roadblock in the United States. Following a rare, high-level review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent examiner has issued a "non-final" rejection of all 26 claims in Nintendo’s controversial "summon and fight" patent.

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The RAM pricing crisis continues to attack affordable computing with more (and significant) hikes on Raspberry Pi but there are "there are some brighter spots in the picture"

The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.

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Xbox just made PC game development way easier — and it could speed up how fast games ship

Microsoft has unveiled Xbox PC Remote Tools, a new suite designed to streamline deployment, testing, and debugging for Windows game developers across remote devices.

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Microsoft Teams finally fixes the Enter key (yes, really) and adds more long‑awaited tweaks — Here is everything else new in March 2026

The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.

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Fallout’s second season just rewrote Prime Video’s expectations — here’s what Amazon revealed

Fallout Season 2 has reached 83 million viewers within its first 13 weeks, making it one of Prime Video’s biggest returning shows and highlighting strong demand for the franchise.

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Microsoft’s growing AI influence is under scrutiny in the UK — here’s what’s happening

The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

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Microsoft 365 will soon have helpers that take actions for you — here’s what that means

Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.

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The March Windows 11 Insider Update adds 9 fresh features and improvements worth knowing

Windows 11 Insider builds for late March add Administrator Protection, NPU insights, shared audio upgrades, and accessibility features.

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The transition to "Windows App" is complete — good luck searching for that name on Google

Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on the legacy Remote Desktop client, forcing users into the "Windows App" as the March 27 support deadline passes.

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5 more awesome ID@Xbox indies for a fresh Spring: Witchy gardening, big hit brawling, and a dark platformer you might've missed

Hundreds of new indie games have sprung up on Xbox this month, so Windows Central is highlighting a few that caught our attention this March.

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Halo Studios says Campaign Evolved won’t include a shop, but cosmetic skins will still be available — cue the arguments

Halo Studios confirms that Halo Campaign Evolved will not include a shop, despite introducing skins through a Fanta promotion.

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I didn't expect a "NAS" to change how I protect my Windows PC, until I tried one. Here's how it affected my backup habits.

I started my NAS setup as a home media server, but it's quickly evolved to a personal Windows backup drive. It's a fantastic option for mindful users.

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Xbox Ally X just got a big Xbox app upgrade with a new display widget and smarter controls

Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.

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Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with Fanta partnership with exclusive rewards for Forza Horizon 6, Halo, Call of Duty and more

Xbox has officially unveiled its 25th anniversary partnership with Fanta, offering themed in-game rewards across Halo, Diablo IV, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Forza Horizon 6, alongside prize giveaways and live event experiences.

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New Halo: Campaign Evolved leak hints at prequel missions, returning characters, and a bold new direction for the series

A new Halo: Campaign Evolved leak points to prequel missions, returning characters, and a fresh direction for the next campaign.

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Microsoft is building a Windows 11 team focused on creating "100% native" Windows apps and experiences

Windows 11's in-box apps and system interfaces are currently a mishmash of native and web-based interfaces, but it sounds like that might soon be changing.

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The Surface Pro X was ahead of its time — Now it’s time for a 2026 comeback

Microsoft retired its thinnest design just as the silicon caught up. With the MacBook Neo disrupting the market, it's time to bring back the fanless Surface Pro X.

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This ultra-rare Xbox 360 development console revealed a Grand Theft Auto beta build with "zombies" and more cut content

A £5 Xbox 360 devkit has revealed a pre-release GTA IV build from 2007, uncovering cut content including ferries, a zombies mode, and early gameplay changes.

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AI’s hunger for DRAM threatens your next PC upgrade as Asia-Pacific shipments slump amid memory shortages in 2026

Asia/Pacific PC shipments surged in 2025, but looming memory shortages driven by AI demand could slow growth and raise laptop prices in 2026.

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This is Microsoft's new "Copilot Cowork": An experiment with Anthropic's Claude AI models that plans and delegates your work

Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork is now available through the Frontier program, giving users access to Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI model for smarter task management.

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Microsoft is bringing the best of Windows Terminal to Windows 11's native Command Prompt

Console Host is gaining several features that have been available on Windows Terminal for a while, including better graphics support, scrolling performance improvements, and more.

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