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"The most fun I've had in Halo PvE in a long time": I played Halo Infinite's surprise new Gauntlet mode, and I'm hooked — it's something I've wanted for ages

Don't sleep on Halo Infinite's new Gauntlet co-op mode. It's some of the most fun I've had with Halo PvE in ages, and a must-play if you like a challenge.

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Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green"

Xbox is introducing a brand new boot-up animation for Xbox consoles as part of the company’s ongoing brand refresh under CEO Asha Sharma. The new startup sequence embraces nostalgia and continues Xbox’s return to a more distinct visual identity.

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"Minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting": Microsoft's powerful new recovery tool is quietly fixing System Restore. Here's how it actually works.

Point-in-Time Restore is a new Windows 11 feature that redefines recovery for the modern PC user. Here's how it differs from the classic System Restore and why you might want to start using it as soon as it's available.

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The 7 most ridiculous Xbox achievements we have ever seen (and why players still chase them)

From the infamous LASO Master challenge in Halo to bizarre achievements in High on Life and Lollipop Chainsaw, this list rounds up seven of the weirdest, funniest, and most difficult Xbox achievements ever created.

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"Krafton are still very much helping us": Dev of Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 says it's still working with publisher Krafton despite Steam page removal

Many believe Subnautica 2 dev Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton are severing ties, but devs have confirmed that the two are "co-publishing" the title.

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Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics

Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.

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Windows 11's new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares: Replaces legacy Windows 95-era dialog with something new and better

The new Windows Run box has been officially unveiled, and it's a genuine improvement over the legacy interface with faster launch times and more features. This is what happens when the people working on Windows actually care.

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We spent a week with Xbox Mode — here is what actually works, what breaks, and what the community is saying about it

Xbox Mode has officially started rolling out on Windows 11, but early feedback from users has been mixed. From rollout confusion and missing features to glitchy UI behavior and disappointing performance gains, fans are already questioning whether the new gaming-focused mode is ready for prime time.

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Microsoft Edge is removing its Sidebar to cut clutter while leaving the ever-controversial Copilot untouched

Microsoft Edge will soon remove the ability to pin apps and websites to the Sidebar. Microsoft says the change is part of simplifying Edge, but the move leaves Copilot in place and removes a feature many people rely on.

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The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: What does it actually mean for Copilot and other AI apps on your Windows 11 PC?

Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI just became non-exclusive, meaning rival companies like Google can access OpenAI's models, making Copilot AI in Windows 11 less exclusive, consequently costing it its bargaining chip and competitive edge.

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"Apple's laptop simply delivers a higher quality experience": LG's new $599 gram Book is turning heads, but how does it compare to the MacBook Neo?

The LG gram Book 15 for 2026 has made its debut at a discounted $599, which immediately makes me think of the MacBook Neo. Here's how the two laptops compare.

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Teams erratically flips user status from 'Available' to 'Away' after just minutes of inactivity: "It’s not a status indicator, it’s a surveillance tool with trust issues."

Multiple users have raised concerns about Teams' status indicator, noting that it marks them as unavailable after only a few minutes of inactivity. They argue this feature feels intrusive surveillance and micromanagement rather than a helpful productivity tool.

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Microsoft Edge will load all your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says it's not a security concern

A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.

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Xbox ends Copilot on console and the reasoning reveals how Asha Sharma wants to reshape the platform

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms the end of Copilot on console and mobile, marking a shift away from AI features as the company focuses on speed, community, and core priorities.

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The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is here and SteelSeries is making a bigger play than just another headset refresh

SteelSeries has unveiled the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, offering feature-rich audiophile-quality performance in a wireless, platform-agnostic gaming headset.

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"We hate that not everyone who wanted one was able to get it": Valve laments that the Steam Controller went out of stock instantly, says it's working on a restock

The Steam Controller sold out instantly when it launched this week, but Valve has issued a new statement confirming it's working hard to get a restock.

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“Halo Infinite is not done yet”: A surprise update dropped out of nowhere and it raises new questions about the game’s future

Halo Infinite has received a surprise update introducing Firefight Gauntlet, a new mode with escalating challenges, alongside new Forge maps.

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Forza Horizon 6 is driving into Xbox Game Pass this month, along with heavy hitters like Doom: The Dark Ages and Subnautica 2, and more

Microsoft reveals Xbox Game Pass's first batch of new games coming in the first half of May 2026, and it's stacked with highly anticipated titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, and critically-acclaimed hits like Doom: The Dark Ages.

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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announced its dev team, and it's full of Mass Effect and KotOR BioWare talent — now I'm even more excited for the RPG

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson announced the game's lead dev team on Star Wars Day, and it's full of KotOR and Mass Effect talent.

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“We need to evolve”: Xbox CEO overhauls leadership as Xbox's hardware future looks increasingly bleak

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is overhauling the brand’s leadership team following a difficult earnings report, bringing in new talent from CoreAI and Instacart while Kevin Gammill and Roanne Sones depart.

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N‑Studio brings a full screen recorder and editor to the Microsoft Store with a generous free tier

N‑Studio is now available on the Microsoft Store, offering a free Starter version with screen recording, audio capture and export tools. A $36 Professional upgrade adds timelapse support, extra adjustments and a full multi‑layer editor.

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"This could cost people their jobs": VS Code added Copilot as co-author without permission or notice

VS Code shipped a change that added “Co‑authored‑by: Copilot” to Git commits by default, even when Copilot had not generated code and AI features were turned off.

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Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with a petition: "I am literally only on Edge for that very reason"

Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with petitions to save the feature they rely on most.

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"I'm tired of everything being scalped": Steam Controllers are selling for $399 as PC gamers discuss the effects of consumerism and FOMO

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out almost immediately, and they're now being sold on eBay for as much as $399. PC gamers obviously aren't happy, but there's a good reason why scalpers feel the need to do what they do.

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“More handheld gains”: Xbox boosts performance for over two dozen titles on Xbox Ally with new default profiles

Xbox expands Default Game Profiles with over two dozen new titles on Xbox Ally and Ally X, improving performance and battery life through per-game optimization in the Xbox app.

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