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Halo: Campaign Evolved is the star of Xbox Game Pass' 2nd July wave of new games, alongside an original RPG by Game Freak and a classic id Software FPS

Microsoft has unveiled the second line-up of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2026. The most notable new additions include Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and Heretic + Hexen.

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Microsoft Whiteboard is not shutting down, but you still may lose access next month

Microsoft Whiteboard is retiring support for personal Microsoft accounts. Users have until August 22, 2026, to create or edit boards, and until September 5, 2026, to export their data before it is permanently deleted.

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First Look: The Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ is Kensington’s most advanced trackball yet, built for speed, comfort, and serious productivity

Kensington’s Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ trackball brings 1 kHz polling, a redesigned ergonomic shape, upgraded buttons, and a smoother, more precise ball mechanism. It’s built for creators, productivity users, and anyone who wants speed and comfort without a traditional mouse.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past DLC expansion has been confirmed to appear at Gamescom 2026's opening night live ceremony

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's highly anticipated 'Songs of the Past' DLC expansion will debut at Gamescom's opening night ceremony on August 25, 2026.

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Windows 11 is one step closer to fixing laptop touchpads and the Start menu

Windows 11 will soon have an improved touchpad and Start menu experience. The upgrades are in testing now among Windows Insiders.

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Cliff Bleszinski, the lead designer of Xbox 360's original Gears of War trilogy, wants to work full-time on video games again after an eight-year hiatus

In an interview with 80.LV, Cliff Bleszinski of Gears of War fame, provides insight into his journey of recovering from his health issues, reflects on the closure of his studio, Boss Key, and expresses a desire to work on video games after rediscovering his love for them.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta dates revealed — Here's how and when you can play

Infinity Ward has confirmed the early access and open beta periods for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Here's when and how you can play the upcoming Call of Duty title's new multiplayer experience.

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AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D looks like a steal at $279, but you'll still end up paying more for less power — what gives?

AMD has already cut the price of its new Ryzen 7 7700X3D gaming CPU just days after its launch. Does that mean it's actually a better deal than its superior 7800X3D sibling? Not in 2026. Here's what most people are missing when they look at CPU prices.

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This Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 flight stick actually has a feature that changes the game for PS5 pilots

Just because an accessory is affordable doesn't mean it isn't the best, and that seems to be the case with Thrustmaster's PS5 flight stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 thanks to a feature you might have ignored.

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Microsoft is moving another Outlook feature behind a Copilot paywall

Microsoft is retiring Outlook's free Meeting Insight feature in the coming months. Its replacement, "Prepare for this meeting," requires a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

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It seems another studio has broken free of Xbox and gone independent, following Double Fine and other cuts

Alpha Dog Games, the creators behind the mobile DOOM spin-off, Mighty DOOM, have quietly announced that they've reformed after being closed down by Microsoft in 2024 and have broken away from Bethesda to regain independence as a studio.

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Samsung's new GAIA PC chip challenges Microsoft's Copilot+ program — and why I can only see that as a positive for the AI PC industry

Samsung is reportedly working on a new GAIA AI accelerator chip, and the standalone silicon could be yet another reason for Microsoft to scrap its Copilot+ certification program.

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Microsoft just pulled a Sony: The tech giant will get rid of your AI-created podcasts and won't let you save them

Microsoft is retiring its Copilot Podcasts feature on August 18, 2026. Users will lose all access to their AI-created audio, with no option to export or download files before the tool shuts down.

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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 KB5121767 update to address unexpected shutdowns and overheating on certain Dell PCs

After blocking the most recent Patch Tuesday updates on Dell PCs, Microsoft has now released an emergency fix that addresses some big issues.

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OPINION: Xbox's mixed messaging on exclusive games isn't encouraging — only the big guns will move the needle for the platform

Xbox's C-suite doesn't seem terribly committed to big exclusives for console. Only the heavy hitters will make a difference; otherwise, it'll be pointless.

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This $90 wireless GameSir controller is my new daily driver for Xbox — as it finally sheds the cable

GameSir finally made a wireless controller for Xbox, but does it tick all my boxes?

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Windows 11's annual 2026 update is almost here, and these 10 things you need to know before upgrading could save you time and frustration

Microsoft's Windows 11 version 26H2 update explained. Discover what changes, upgrade options, hardware requirements, and why it matters.

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Bethesda confirms 'Fallout 5' and 'The Elder Scrolls VI' are built on new Creation Engine 3 — Todd Howard explains the goal to give more power to devs and creators

We spoke to Todd Howard about the power of Creation Engine 3, and how Roblox has validated Bethesda's focus on independent creators.

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Fans clown PlayStation for killing game discs after the latest Wolverine trailer, and Xbox should absolutely be paying attention

Marvel's Wolverine has uploaded a new cinematic trailer hinting at the game's story, but the comments section is overflowing with fans condemning Sony for cancelling physical discs for future PlayStation games.

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Windows 11 trades noisy Bing ads for the clean search experience it always needed — plus other updates you should know about this week

It took years of relentless user pushback, but Microsoft is finally rescuing Windows Search from ads and clutter.

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Some Xbox studio leads reportedly "detest" Game Pass — so why did Xbox push ahead with it? "It felt like a race to zero."

In a new podcast, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared thoughts from Xbox Game Studios leaders, who reportedly "detest" Game Pass and its impact on perception of value.

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Windows 11’s massive July 2026 update fixes 570 vulnerabilities and shows how AI is quietly reshaping Patch Tuesday itself

Windows 11 update KB5101650 fixes 570 vulnerabilities and marks a new era for Patch Tuesday, as AI is now helping Microsoft to accelerate vulnerability discovery.

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Marathon’s player base is collapsing, and Bungie’s future looks increasingly bleak as concerns grow around the studio’s live‑service direction

Marathon's Steam player count has fallen below 6,000 concurrent players, adding to Bungie's recent struggles and raising fresh questions about the studio's future under Sony.

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"Personally very difficult, and very difficult for our teams." —Bethesda's Todd Howard discusses Microsoft's deep Xbox cuts, and finding optimism for the industry's future

Todd Howard spoke to us on Xbox's big cuts, and how Elder Scrolls and Fallout will survive the big game industry shifts.

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This new Windows 11 clipboard utility is genuinely great, but I think the name is holding it back

Hands-on with Edge Drop, a promising new third-party clipboard manager for Windows 11 that features drag-and-drop file stacking.

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