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This year's gaming handheld war rages over premium hardware — but what we really need are weird and affordable devices

I'd argue that gaming handheld PCs finally hit their stride and became mainstream in 2025. Now, as we start the new year, I want to see some fun and weird handheld designs to shake things up.

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Ubisoft confirms The Division 3 "is in production," and "it's shaping up to be a monster" — its impact will rival the beloved original game, says dev

Ubisoft and Massive have confirmed that The Division 3 is in production, and that they're "working extremely hard" on the upcoming RPG shooter.

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Windows Central's Best of CES 2026 awards: Our favorite devices announced this year

These are the very best devices shown at CES 2026 this year, from laptops and desktops to innovative new hardware.

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Larian CEO Swen Vincke says it isn't using generative AI for Divinity art anymore, but it's still experimenting with it — "We're trying things out across departments"

According to Larian CEO Swen Vincke, it's no longer using generative AI for Divinity concept art. That doesn't mean the studio isn't still experimenting with it, though.

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Microsoft's first Windows 11 preview build of 2026 brings more Copilot+ PC features to everyone — here's what's new

Microsoft's first new preview build of Windows 11 for 2026 is packing a handful of Copilot additions, along with a new mobile Resume feature and more.

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Microsoft may integrate Copilot Chat directly into the File Explorer on Windows 11 next

A new Copilot button might be making its way to the File Explorer app on Windows 11, if a newly discovered hidden button is anything to go by.

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Gmail’s new "AI Inbox" feature promises faster email triage — Google still says it won't train Gemini on your emails

Google announced a host of AI-powered features rolling out to Gmail, including AI inbox, AI Overview conversation summaries, Help Me Write, and more.

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How to edit text files directly from Command Prompt and PowerShell on Windows 11 — using Microsoft Edit just like Linux's Nano

You can now use Microsoft Edit to create and edit text files directly in Command Prompt or PowerShell without switching apps, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

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Elon Musk pushed OpenAI into working with Microsoft and Azure from the early days — new court papers reveal his dismissal of Amazon's Jeff Bezos as a "tool"

New court documents reveal that Elon Musk played a key role in orchestrating OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft, urging CEO Sam Altman to strike an agreement with the tech giant in 2016.

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Intel challenges AMD's handheld gaming dominance — reportedly refers to its rival's chips as "ancient silicon"

During CES 2026, Intel showed off its latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and explained that they are intended for several devices, including gaming handhelds.

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Xbox's Towerborne sheds its free-to-play status, gains offline mode as it exits early access

Action adventure RPG meets side scrolling brawler gameplay in Stoic and Xbox Game Studios' Towerborne, which is finally expected to graduate from Game Preview to a full 1.0 launch in February.

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South Park arrives in Fortnite – an R rated TV icon colliding with a kid friendly juggernaut

South Park arrives in Fortnite with new gameplay items, Cartmanland, a free Pass , and a five player mode that shakes up the usual four player formula.

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Avowed is coming to PS5 with new playable races, New Game Plus, and major updates

Obsidian confirms Avowed’s PS5 release alongside major updates, including New Game Plus, new races, and quality of life features aimed at improving repeat playthroughs.

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Microsoft and PayPal's Copilot Checkout allows users to make purchases without leaving the AI chatbot — and it's out now

Microsoft and PayPal have partnered to create Copilot Checkout, an agentic AI service that allows users to make "seamless, reliable transactions" directly in Copilot.

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Crimson Desert, Avowed, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and more — every Xbox and PC game shown during New Game Plus Showcase

45 new and upcoming games were shown during the New Game Plus Showcase. Here's a complete overview of everything announced for Xbox and PC during the event.

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Fallout's most iconic gameplay system was almost cut from Bethesda's games — "We only just got that working by the time we shipped"

One of Fallout's most iconic gameplay mechanics is VATS, but it almost wasn't included in Fallout 3 due to development struggles and doubts that players would like it.

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PlayStation might be massively outselling Xbox hardware, but user engagement may tell a different story — Why even Sony can't ignore Xbox's shooter audience

Data from Alinea suggests that Xbox "shooter box" stereotypes may be real, as Xbox and PlayStation hit neck and neck on some games despite user base disparities.

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How to complete the Fallout event in Black Ops 7 and Warzone as fast as possible

The Call of Duty x Fallout event is now live, and if you want the best rewards as fast as possible, here's how to do it.

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Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct show promises the "first deep dive" into Fable — "It’s time to show you more. Much more."

Xbox outlines what to expect from its January Developer Direct, with extended gameplay showcases for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and a closer look at Game Freak’s new project.

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How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase: When it starts and everything you need to know

Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct showcase has become a January staple, and we just got the date for 2026's presentation. Here's when it starts, and how to watch.

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Xbox Ally X is available again at Best Buy — order now for immediate shipping and have the handheld delivered as fast as possible

We have discovered that the critically acclaimed Xbox Ally X gaming handheld has acquired new stock at Best Buy as a belated New Year's gift for Xbox players looking to play Xbox games on the go.

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Fallout games double their player counts across Steam after Season 2 debuts — a nuclear upgrade thanks to the TV show

Just like Season 1, Fallout Season 2 has pushed players back into the games, doubling concurrent player numbers across nearly the entire Fallout catalogue.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect medical records and wellness apps — CEO Sam Altman still won't trust AI with his "medical fate" without involving real doctors

OpenAI launches a dedicated experience in ChatGPT designed for health and wellness called ChatGPT Health. It lets users link medical records and wellness apps like Apple Health to ChatGPT.

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Lenovo has become what Surface was supposed to be about — a lineup of unique hardware that isn't afraid to be different

As Microsoft pulls back on Surface, Lenovo steps up as the Windows ecosystem's new innovator. With fresh hardware ideas and crazy designs, Lenovo is my new favorite Windows OEM right now.

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“Major change” on the way — Microsoft 365’s best-kept secret is retiring from the desktop

Microsoft will retire the Sway Windows app in June 2026, pushing users to the web version.

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