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Is Microsoft 365 down? Microsoft confirms major outage of services in some regions

Microsoft 365 is down in some regions in North America, knocking offline services such as Outlook and Purview.

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Remedy pushes back against Baldur's Gate 3 dev's criticism of Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and its game publishing — "There would be no Alan Wake 2 without Epic"

After Epic's game publishing of Alan Wake 2 was criticized by Baldur's Gate 3's publishing director, its developer Remedy defended its deal with Steam's competitor.

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Microsoft’s new developer tool aims to make bringing apps to Windows 11 far easier, potentially boosting the platform’s app ecosystem

Microsoft is making it easier to build for Windows 11 with the WinApp CLI, a tool designed to help cross-platform developers access native APIs and the Microsoft Store.

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The complete Forza Horizon 6 car list (so far) — Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and plenty of European brands, too

Forza Horizon 6 doesn't launch until May, but thanks to the first trailer and some promo images, we can already identify some of the cars we'll be racing.

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Microsoft finally reveals Fable for Xbox, PC, and PS5 in full — How Fable represents a new dawn for Xbox Games Studios

Playground Games "Fable" is the first RPG from the iconic racing game studio, and dare I say it, it seems like the studio absolutely cooked.

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Xbox reveals first detailed look at Beast of Reincarnation — a new action-RPG IP by the creators of Pokémon, coming soon in Summer 2026

During the first Xbox Developer Direct of 2026, Game Freak took the stage to showcase their new IP, Beast of Reincarnation, to the world. Here's what we have learned about this upcoming Xbox title.

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Forza Horizon 6 launch date for Xbox and PC confirmed, will launch later on PlayStation

Playground Games and Turn 10 have officially announced a May 2026 release date for Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox and PC, with plans for a PlayStation launch later this year.

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Everything announced during the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 — Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Beast of Reincarnation, and more

The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 is Microsoft's first big Xbox showcase of the year, and we've recapped everything announced during it right here.

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What's next for Windows 11 in 2026? First look at new features arriving in the coming months

Microsoft has more features, enhancements, and AI planned for Windows 11 users this year. Here's a first look at all the upcoming features we know are in the works.

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Windows 11 update KB5074109 is breaking systems — Microsoft says uninstall it ASAP. Here's how.

Windows 11 update KB5074109 is causing app failures, Outlook hangs, and black screens. If you're experiencing any issues, here's how to uninstall the January 2026 update to revert to a known good state.

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Microsoft is deploying its cloud and AI technology to the Mercedes F1 team from the start of the 2026 season

Microsoft will continue to be a partner in F1, but from 2026 is switching allegiance from Alpine, and moving further up the grid with Mercedes.

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10 essential maintenance tips to keep your Windows 11 PC running longer — reduce slowdowns and reclaim performance

PC components are getting expensive. In this guide, I'll show you the best maintenance tips help you reduce hardware wear, reclaim performance, and keep your computer running longer.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 maintains top spot in sales for November and December, but fails to dethrone Battlefield 6 for year-to-date sales

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has enjoyed solid momentum despite drama around its launch, but Xbox Game Pass has muddied the overall performance picture.

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Secretlab’s new Pokémon drop is pure Gen 1 nostalgia — and my wallet is already screaming.

Secretlab's Titan Evo goes full Pokémaniac with new Pikachu, Gengar, and Eevee designs that prove genwunner nostalgia is still the ultimate sales pitch.

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Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake" chips are end-of-life — A solid processor generation, but it wasn't enough to overtake AMD

Intel's "Alder Lake" generation of desktop CPUs is slated for discontinuance roughly five years after launch. Here's what you need to know about the end-of-life process.

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OpenAI is rumored to debut a type of AI-powered earbuds later this year — the ChatGPT maker is already working closely with Apple's former designer Jony Ive

OpenAI is reportedly slated to announce its first device in the second half of 2026. Multiple reports suggest that it could be earbuds with advanced AI capabilities.

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4 laptop features I expect will get worse as big brands contend with rising memory and storage costs — Can you live without them?

Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.

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Only 17 people have Call of Duty: Warzone's rarest reward — but reaction shows there's still a lack of player trust

Raven, the Activision studio behind Call of Duty: Warzone, has finally revealed just how few people have achieved the win streak rewards in Season 01 Reloaded. It's not many.

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Watch out, Google: OpenAI could generate $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2030 — but the ChatGPT maker is still in danger of facing bankruptcy by 2027

Analysts predict that OpenAI could generate up to $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2025 if it executes the strategy properly.

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Storage is the next PC component to disappear — Here's what to buy before it does, with prices as low as $0.08/GB

Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved devs say its first-ever PS5 release of Xbox's flagship is a chance to grow its community — "We don't and we won't take it lightly"

While Halo: Campaign Evolved's availability on PS5 is seen as controversial by some, its devs view it as a chance to grow and connect the franchise's community.

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Xbox's Clockwork Revolution is its dev's "most ambitious title, probably by a factor of 10" — it sounds like the RPG of my dreams, and probably yours too

The next RPG coming from Xbox and inXile Entertainment is Clockwork Revolution, and its lead dev says it's the studio's "most ambitious title" yet.

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Microsoft unveils wave of new Windows 11 features in Paint and Notepad — with better Markdown support and a new AI Color Book mode coming soon

Microsoft has unveiled a selection of new features coming to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11 soon that bring new AI capabilities and quality of life improvements. Here's the lowdown.

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Another Windows 11 issue breaks apps and causes crashes — and I'm not talking about the error code 0x803f8001

Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.

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Ubisoft kills 6 games, delays 7, and lays off devs as it kicks off a "major reset" — "While these decisions are difficult, they are necessary"

As part of a huge "major reset," Ubisoft has canceled six games, delayed seven, laid developers off, and reorganized its teams into "Creative Houses."

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