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"First time in years I didn't uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes": METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.1

Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.

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"We’d love to do it": Fan requests spark a playful reply from Double Fine, teasing a return of an iconic OG Xbox platformer

Double Fine has responded to fan demand for a Psychonauts remake, saying the idea is something the studio would love to pursue one day, though no plans are confirmed.

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"GitHub is failing me, every single day, and it is personal": After Xbox and Windows, now GITHUB is in crisis — Microsoft, what are you doing?

One of GitHub's most staple contributors announced they are abandoning ship due to constant outages. GitHub's COO responds, promising change, but is it all too little too late?

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Microsoft blames Slack's lackluster growth on "inferior capabilities" while Salesforce's antitrust lawsuit targets Teams bundles

Slack and Salesforce are taking Microsoft to court in London, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive bundling of Teams with Office.

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Microsoft Teams users are outraged at a new 'Unlock Premium' banner, raising questions about Microsoft's UX designs: "This seems really unprofessional"

Teams users worldwide are unhappy with a new “Unlock Premium” banner, accusing Microsoft of using misplaced upselling tactics and other poor design choices.

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"Brewmaster is a little ahead right now": World of Warcraft has a serious tank shortage — instead of nerfing monks, BUFF everything else

Blizzard seems to be getting the wrong message on the state of balance in World of Warcraft. The tank shortage in WoW seems worse than ever, and Blizzard seems to be hinting at nerfs to make things even more miserable?

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Microsoft needs to license its abandoned Surface hardware, starting with the Surface Studio — but with a twist

Microsoft no longer builds devices like the Surface Studio, but the design still has value. Licensing the Studio’s display and hinge to another OEM could revive the hardware as a premium monitor without the outdated internals that held it back.

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Fallout creator Tim Cain plans to make one last game after rejoining Xbox's Obsidian last year — "I think I am gonna make one more game before I retire again"

Tim Cain, co-creator of the Fallout series, believes he'll make one final game before retirement — and said this after returning to Xbox's Obsidian.

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"The world probably would have been a better place with that game in it": Ex-The Elder Scrolls Online director reflects on Xbox canceling his 'Project Blackbird' MMO amid layoffs

The director of the canceled Xbox MMO Project Blackbird has reflected on the project and its unfortunate death in a new interview. Here's what he said.

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Microsoft and Xbox are "actively investigating" a rampant 'can't connect' issue for backwards compatible Xbox 360 games — "It’s not select 360 games ... it’s all of them"

Many Xbox Series X owners are unable to play backwards compatible Xbox 360 games right now due to a major issue Microsoft is "actively investigating."

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Valve’s $99 Steam Controller has a big problem — and it's not the price

Valve’s $99 Steam Controller raises concerns over price and limited compatibility, with PC Game Pass users facing a major drawback due to Steam-only functionality.

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"It's all about the type of memory": NVIDIA's new 12GB RTX 5070 mobile variant wants to ease memory shortages by adding more VRAM

NVIDIA has quietly announced a 12GB RTX 5070 mobile GPU variant for gaming laptops to help dampen the effects of the ongoing memory crisis. Here's how that works.

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Google's "$3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11" has sold out in less than a month

Despite free alternatives you can create at home, Back Market's first batch of $3 ChromeOS Flex installation sticks has sold out less than a month after being introduced.

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After the latest PowerToys update I have one less reason to swap from Windows 11 to Linux

PowerToys v0.99.0 adds Grab And Move and Power Display, improving window control and monitor management while delivering a long list of fixes throughout the app.

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"A one-of-a-kind gaming laptop": How did ASUS fit an RTX 5090 inside a dual-screen PC? I tested the new ROG Zephyrus Duo to find out.

ASUS's dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop is here, and I got my hands on it early to test it out. Here's what you need to know before buying.

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Microsoft's Windows K2 could be Windows 11's tipping point, and finally deliver the experience users expected: "When the Windows brand is under attack, it drags the whole Microsoft brand down with it."

Windows K2 may be the bold move Microsoft needs to redefine Windows 11, swaying users away from the negative sentiments around the OS.

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"Just got hit with Xbox One flashbacks": Did PlayStation just adopt bits of the hated Xbox DRM policy from 2013? 🤐

When set as your home Xbox console, digital Xbox games can be played indefinitely. On PlayStation though, it seems there's now a 30-day mandatory online check in.

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Logitech’s new G512 X keyboard lets you mix analog and mechanical switches

Logitech’s new G512 X keyboard supports both analog and mechanical switches with TMR sensors, Dual Swap, SAPP dual‑actuation, and rapid trigger.

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Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss gave its employees a huge bonus for hitting 5 million copies sold across Xbox, PC, and PS5 — "I express my deep respect and gratitude"

To celebrate selling over 5 million copies, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly paid out a $3,400 bonus to each of its employees.

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Forza Horizon 6 transfer guide: Can you import liveries and tuning?

Forza Horizon 6 is a brand new entry in the franchise but that doesn't mean ALL of your previous creations have to be left behind. Here's what you need to know.

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I dug into the numbers and Xbox users are putting more time into this Sony game than PS5 players. Here’s why it surprised me.

New data from Circana shows a PlayStation developed title leading average playtime per user on Xbox in the U.S, outperforming PlayStation and Steam despite not even being in the top 10 most played on Xbox.

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"That's exactly what Xbox needs": Former Meta colleague of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says her non-gaming background doesn't matter because she has "the spine to push hard calls through"

As Xbox's CEO Asha Sharma wins faith from fans with beneficial changes, her former Meta colleague says her drive is "exactly what Xbox needs."

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"We’ve confirmed service health has returned to normal": Microsoft 365 and Outlook are back up and running

Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down this morning. Microsoft has confirmed the outage and is posting updates as reports spike across key services.

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“Microsoft didn’t mention these 4 hidden Windows 11 features” and they might matter more than the ones they did talk about

Windows 11 build 26300.8289 adds hidden features such as a new Run dialog, Taskbar relocation, spinning animation, and Storage tweaks to the Experimental channel.

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Valve’s new Steam Controller keeps leaking — and the rumored price suggests Steam Machine is quietly gearing up for a real comeback (but will fans pay?)

Valve’s Steam Controller continues to leak through images, early reviews, and backend updates, revealing a $99 price, key features, and a possible May 2026 launch window.

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