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How to watch Microsoft Build 2026: Windows 11, NVIDIA RTX Spark, AI agents, and more

Microsoft Build kicks off this week, and you can watch the keynote and dozens of sessions online. This guide shows you how to follow the event, what’s free, what’s in‑person only, and what to expect from the event.

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ASUS unveils the ROG Xbox Ally X20 with a new OLED display and translucent body

ASUS has officially unveiled the ROG Ally X20, a new handheld gaming device featuring a 7.4-inch OLED display, a redesigned translucent shell, and bundled XREAL AR glasses. While performance remains largely unchanged thanks to the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chipset, the OLED screen addresses one of the most common criticisms…

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Microsoft’s own data suggests AI is more expensive than hiring humans, as a mystery firm burns USD 500 million on Claude in one month

Microsoft data shows AI costs surpass payroll, with a $500 million Claude fiasco proving how expensive automation can get.

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Baldur's Gate 3's D&D RPG predecessor is getting a remake according to a new report — and I wouldn't be surprised if the first game was, too

Baldur's Gate 3 publisher Wizards of the Coast is reportedly making a remake of the second game in the D&D RPG series. Is the original getting one, too?

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Adobe will supercharge Photoshop and Premiere with RTX Spark and the N1x chip

Adobe promises up to double the performance for effects, AI, and editing in upcoming Photoshop and Premiere updates. The gains come from optimizing both apps for NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform.

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Xbox expands "Stream your own game" library with ABZU, Bastion, 007 First Light, and more

Xbox has expanded its "Stream your own game" feature with more than 32 additional titles, including 007 First Light, Bastion, ABZU, Untitled Goose Game, Ghostrunner, and My Time at Portia, further growing the list of games players can stream across supported devices.

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Microsoft veteran revisits NVIDIA's first Windows on ARM experiment with a nostalgic Tegra video shot on Windows Phone — Will history repeat itself in 2026?

Microsoft veteran Steven Sinofsky recalls Nvidia’s first Windows-on-Arm test, raising questions around the latest Nvidia and Arm thrust into Windows.

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Gears of War: Redux is the fan-built overhaul that I always wanted from Microsoft — Horde Mode, new maps, and Xbox 360-style achievements included

Gears of War: Redux is a community-built overhaul of the original PC version of Gears of War, adding Horde Mode, new maps, Xbox 360-style achievements, improved AI, modern hardware support, and a range of quality-of-life enhancements ahead of its June 17 release.

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Xbox fan backlash to "PlayStation logos in the Showcase" isn't about gatekeeping — it's about distrust

Everybody with a brain knows it takes five seconds to go online and find out whether a game is multiplatform. Microsoft's logo "transparency" simply has users doubting whether it's truly behind Xbox's long-term success.

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Qualcomm responds to NVIDIA's new RTX Spark Windows on Arm chips: "Welcome to the family. We're excited"

Qualcomm SVP Kedar Kondap has shared his thoughts on NVIDIA entering the PC space, and he reckons it's good news for everybody.

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ASUS ProArt P16 and P14 N1X bring workstation‑class power, RTX graphics, and AI‑PC performance for creators

ASUS joins the RTX Spark revolution with the ProArt P16 and P14, featuring 128GB of RAM and Blackwell GPUs to challenge the MacBook Pro.

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Modern Warfare 4 gameplay shows off the new movement system and first look at Create-a-Class emerges

New Modern Warfare 4 gameplay footage reveals Infinity Ward's updated movement system, pipe climbing mechanics, slide canceling, and a redesigned Create-a-Class interface ahead of the game's October launch.

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang promises new 'RTX Spark' Windows on Arm chips will run every Windows app ever made

In an attempt to quell people's concerns around app compatibility with Windows on Arm, NVIDIA's CEO says that its new RTX Spark chips won't have any app compatibility problems.

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Surface Laptop Ultra: Microsoft and NVIDIA reveal the 128GB RAM, mini‑LED, RTX Spark powerhouse redefining Windows on Arm

Microsoft and NVIDIA unveil the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 128GB RAM beast with Blackwell graphics and a mini-LED display that redefines performance for Windows on Arm.

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"Prime competition for MacBook Neo": Dell's new XPS 13 starts at $599, and it has a few features that Apple lacks

Dell just unveiled a new XPS 13 for 2026 at Computex, and it's completely redesigned compared to previous models. Best part? It starts at just $599 for students, making it prime competition for the MacBook Neo.

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Halo: Fireteam Raven is now playable on PC — but it's not quite as simple as it sounds

Halo: Fireteam Raven, the arcade-exclusive Halo shooter set during the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, is now playable on PC through fan preservation efforts.

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Once left in the dust, Surface could be on the forefront of "a new era of PC"

Microsoft and NVIDIA dropped coordinated “new era of PC” teasers that hint at the N1X chip taking center stage at Computex and Build.

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“The early signs are encouraging”: New data suggests Xbox is winning back gamers and rebuilding momentum

New YouGov data suggests Xbox is seeing significant improvements in brand perception among U.S. gamers, with gains across Buzz, Word of Mouth, Value, Satisfaction, and overall brand health metrics following recent changes under CEO Asha Sharma.

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Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition leaks early on Xbox with a surprising USD 1,999 price

A leaked Xbox Store listing has revealed Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, including 4K visuals, 60 FPS gameplay, quality-of-life improvements, and four-player co-op. The listing also briefly displayed a bizarre $1,999 placeholder price before being removed.

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"No Lady Gaga. No Omni-Man." Call of Duty doubles down on grounded Modern Warfare 4

Infinity Ward says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will feature a more grounded approach to cosmetics and collaborations, with developers publicly ruling out crossover characters such as Lady Gaga, Omni-Man, SpongeBob, and Teletubbies.

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Acer is launching an Intel Arc G3 Extreme gaming handheld positioned against the Xbox Ally X

Acer has officially unveiled the Predator Atlas 8 handheld to be released later in 2026. Powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme and launching in October, the device aims to compete with established handhelds such as the Xbox Ally X.

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Minecraft's next update is revealed, bringing with it wool stairs, straw beds, and a brand new biome

Minecraft's next major update introduces the Dappled Forest biome, Poplar wood, Abandoned Camps, wool stairs, wool slabs, and straw beds, giving builders and explorers plenty of new content to look forward to.

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Yacht club games says Xbox Play Anywhere "not off the table" for Mina the Hollower

Yacht Club Games has confirmed that Mina the Hollower will not support Xbox Play Anywhere at launch, but the developer says the feature is still being considered for a future update.

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Haptics make racing games feel so real that I can't believe I was actually indoors using a PC and not on a racetrack

I tried a haptic seat targeted at sim racing, and the experience is unlike anything I've ever had before. This is the next big step in immersion in video games.

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"They will ruin my life": Microsoft threatens to wield 'Digital Crimes Unit' over exploit disclosures — causing uproar in the cybersecurity community (UPDATE)

Microsoft's approach to working with security researchers has long been controversial, but some of its recent language has alarmed some commentators.

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