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Microsoft just pulled off a breakthrough in glass‑based data storage — and the implications are way bigger than you think

Traditional storage methods are quite precarious. They're prone to degradation over time, and they're sensitive to heat, moisture, and magnetism. Using glass solves all of those problems, and Microsoft just had a big breakthrough.

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Microsoft splits Windows 11's most experimental preview channel in two as it begins testing next major OS platform release

Windows 11 Insiders can now begin testing early foundational builds that are expected to work towards the next platform release, which is likely to debut in 2027 with version 27H2.

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Microsoft Teams is about to bug you for a default mobile browser to handle external links — guess which one it suggests?

Microsoft Teams is about to introduce a mobile browser selector, but it might be just another way to push Edge as the default.

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Microsoft 365's buggy Copilot 'Chat' has been summarizing confidential emails for a month — yet another AI privacy nightmare

Microsoft has identified a bug in 365 Copilot that allows the service to access and summarize confidential emails without user consent.

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Xbox staff are now internally testing a new ROG Xbox Ally feature — which is also slated for Xbox next-gen

The new Xbox "Highlight Reels" feature uses the Xbox Ally X NPU and is almost certainly going to appear on the next-gen Xbox. Here's how it works.

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What's next for Xbox's Starfield? Bethesda's Todd Howard says it's not "Starfield 2.0," but more is "coming soon" — "We think you're gonna love this"

Bethesda's Todd Howard says the studio will soon show what it's been working on for Xbox's Starfield RPG, but notes it's not "Starfield 2.0."

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Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more of a "classic" Bethesda game like Skyrim and Fallout — it's using the "Creation Engine 3" too

In a new interview, Bethesda director Todd Howard has revealed that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more of a "classic" Bethesda game like Skyrim or Fallout 4.

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Monster Hunter Wilds' final base game update has arrived — and it's bringing a long-awaited performance boost for Xbox and more for PC

Capcom has released the final major update for Monster Hunter Wilds before switching gears to work on its DLC expansion. It includes new quests involving Arch-Tempered monsters, fun event quests, and huge performance boosts for consoles and PC.

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Microsoft's Xbox PC app is getting a nifty new feature — it's in preview testing now for Xbox Insiders

The Xbox PC app is getting a new postgame recaps feature that highlights gameplay captures, completed achievements, and more after your gaming sessions.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert has been blocked — cited as "irresponsible and offensive" by viewers

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert after nine complaints, ruling it inappropriate, despite no explicit imagery being shown.

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14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy

On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.

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Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update — here's what that means, and when it's coming to Mojang's hit

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

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Valve just scored a historic win against a prolific patent troll — and even got $152K out of it

Serial patent litigator Leigh Rothschild tried to sue Valve in 2022 despite an existing agreement, so Valve went on the offensive and just won its case. Setting a precedent for the patent troll industry.

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I love Turtle Beach's efforts to become a real racing sim competitor with its new VelocityOne Race KD3 wheel

Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 set, with add-ons like the F-RX Formula Wheel, makes this a serious racing competitor and another entry in its racing lineup.

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Microsoft Edge just got two new AI features — and they’re actually useful

Microsoft Edge finally adds AI PDF tools that save time, including instant summaries and a faster, more reliable Read Aloud experience.

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Two of the lightest-ever Windows laptops launch soon — here's how Lenovo and ASUS with Snapdragon and Intel CPUs compare

Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition wants to compete with the glorious ASUS Zenbook A14, also refreshed for 2026. I put together this comparison to help you pick the perfect laptop for your needs.

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WWE 2K26 has unleashed a mountain of new gameplay information — and it's packed with changes and additions for MyGM, Universe, and the Creations Suite

WWE 2K26 has unpacked a tidal wave of new information regarding its take on the series' MyGM, Universe, and Creation Suite features, and we've rounded it all up in one place.

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Mario Kart at 4K60 on an Xbox Series X — because someone wanted Nintendo’s legal team to wake up spicy

An Xbox user has gone viral after showcasing Mario Kart Wii and Liberty City Stories running at 4K60 on Xbox Series X using Developer Mode, highlighting the console’s overlooked emulation potential.

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Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

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PlayStation isn’t the only one getting perks — Marathon promises Xbox and Steam perks too

Marathon will not restrict cosmetic perks to PlayStation players, as Bungie confirms weapon charms are also planned for Xbox and Steam ahead of the game’s March 2026 launch.

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Microsoft Azure data usage by ICE triples as reports question Microsoft's connection to mass surveillance — “We do not believe ICE is engaged in such activity”

Leaked files show ICE tripled its data on Microsoft Azure to 1,400TB. As AI usage climbs, Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over its "mass surveillance" pledge.

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Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform

Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.

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Ex-Microsoft engineer says this is what Windows' Task Manager would "probably" look like today — but it's a "good thing" he stuck to his OS design lane

Ex‑Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer reimagines Task Manager with a synthwave‑inspired AI dashboard, showing what it could look like today.

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Battlefield 6 'Season 2' lands, but players don't seem to care — EA's shooter trails post-launch success stories like ARC Raiders

Season 2 has launched with new maps, weapons, operators, and updates to REDSEC, but early Steam numbers suggest the content drop has not revived the player base.

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Firefox is ending support for Windows 7 as Mozilla recommends its users upgrade to Windows 10/11 for continued security updates — or switch to Linux

Mozilla is ending support for Firefox on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in February 2026. Users must upgrade to a supported version of Windows to stay secure and continue receiving browser updates.

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