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12 features coming during first half of October on Windows 11 Insiders

During the first half of October 2025, Microsoft released several Insider builds for Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including improvements to the dark color mode, changes for the AI agent in Settings, the addition of Administrator Protection, and more.

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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally review roundup — Here's what critics are saying about Microsoft's new partner gaming handhelds

Reviews for the ASUS Xbox ROG Ally X and Xbox Ally handhelds are pouring in, with plenty of praise, as well as some criticisms.

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Ambrosia Sky is one of the most unique science-fiction games I've played — and you'll be able to play part of it soon

Ambrosia Sky is the one of most unique science-fiction games I've played in years, and the game's first act is launching soon.

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Xbox Ally gets game compatibility indicators — and OG Ally owners get a nice Armoury Crate update too

ASUS and Microsoft have rolled out updates improving both the Xbox Ally and original ROG Ally, with the Xbox app adding handheld compatibility indicators and Armoury Crate SE 2.1.10 delivering key quality-of-life upgrades like a revamped Command Center, battery care tools, and controller mapping support.

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One of my favorite accessories now has an Xbox Ally version — it's Xbox Certified and gives the handheld a kickstand

I already own a few dBrand Killswitch cases for Steam Deck and ROG Ally. They're excellent, which is why I'm stoked that the company is releasing one for the upcoming Xbox Ally gaming handheld PC.

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Minecraft devs admit that, if the Creeper didn't already exist, they probably wouldn't add it

In a new video, some of Minecraft's developers discuss the balancing act with adding new features, and how they probably wouldn't add the Creeper today.

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"Literally nobody asked for this" — Battlefield 6 just made a huge change to its Conquest mode that nobody wanted, and I'm utterly baffled (Update: They went back on it)

Battlefield 6's Conquest match time limit has been causing issues, so the developers have addressed it — but not in a way that anyone was expecting, or wanted.

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The first signs of an Xbox cloud save sync indicator materialize — but it doesn't work very well

The Xbox Ally range has highlighted continued software gaps in Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.

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How to change VRAM on the Xbox Ally (and why you absolutely should)

For those jumping into the wonderful world of the Xbox Ally and PC gaming handhelds, there's one setting you should absolutely change out of the box.

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How to enter BIOS on Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds — Turn off startup noise and animation, adjust fans, customize performance, and more

Entering the Xbox Ally BIOS is a somewhat tricky process, but once you're in, you can customize the handheld gaming PC so it runs the way you like it. Here's the best way to enter the BIOS.

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The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

I played dozens of hours of games on the Xbox Ally and also ran the handheld through several benchmark tests. It's a modest device whose biggest competitor is the Steam Deck. But is it worth buying? Our review.

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I tested the Xbox Ally X for dozens of hours, and it's almost everything you want in a handheld — future updates could make it the full package

We spent dozens of hours playing games and testing the performance on the Xbox Ally X. It's an impressive device worth paying attention to. Our review.

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Helldivers 2 is delaying any further new content for now — here’s why that’s a good thing

Arrowhead is putting new Helldivers 2 content on hold to fix ongoing performance issues after the Into the Unjust update, with Game Director Mikael Eriksson confirming the studio is prioritizing stability and optimization across all platforms — a move that could benefit devices like the Steam Deck, Xbox Ally, and…

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Windows 10 protesters demand free security updates through 2030 to ward off forced obsolescence — Microsoft's ESU is just a 12-month "snooze button"

Campaigners and protesters lobbied outside Microsoft's Brussels office after the company pulled support for Windows 10, calling its ESU program a "snooze button". Instead, they want Microsoft to continue providing free, automatic Windows 10 security updates until 2030.

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"The only sane Windows left": Microsoft faces backlash after ending Windows 10 support — "Now we're all getting Windows 11'd to death"

Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the ESU program for an additional year of security updates.

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SteelSeries unleashes a wave of awesome new Xbox and PC headsets in time for the holiday season

A new generation of Arctics Nova headphones for Xbox and PC have been unveiled by SteelSeries.

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Microsoft teases "something big" is being announced for Windows this week

Microsoft has teased that a big announcement about Windows is happening on Thursday, and has hinted that the news will be related to how people use and interact with the OS.

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Is it time to try Game Assist in Windows 11? — Bug fixes, settings, and enhanced guides for more titles, including Battlefield 6, are here

Microsoft has revealed Edge Game Assist's October update details, which include 23 new games for the Enhanced guide list, bug fixes, and new settings.

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Chrome leak reveals Gemini’s next move — agentic browsing is closer than you think

Google is testing a new Gemini AI feature in Chrome that will browse for you, much like Microsoft's Copilot in Edge. While this "agentic browsing" could automate tedious online tasks, it relies on your personal data, raising privacy concerns.

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Windows 10 is officially dead

Microsoft has confirmed that support for Windows 10 has now come to an end. It has released one final mainstream OS update, but millions of users are still running the now abandoned OS.

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Copilot just got better at being your boss's favorite snitch — Microsoft's new tool can benchmark AI habits and compare them to others

The new Benchmarks feature coming to Viva Insights can benchmark your AI usage at work and compare it to other employees and companies. Sounds fun, doesn't it?

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“MACROHARD,” Elon Musk’s Microsoft AI clone, will be profoundly impactful at an immense scale — without direct hardware development, "much like Apple"

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently claimed that Macrohard (Microsoft's AI clone) will be "profoundly impactful at an immense scale." And like Apple, it'll lean on other companies to manufacture hardware.

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Microsoft's new in-house image generator has already cracked the LMArena AI benchmark’s top 10 — challenging claims that it’s just an "OpenAI reseller"

Microsoft recently unveiled MAI-Image-1, its first text-to-image generator, which it developed and designed in-house. The company referred to the model as “the next step on our journey.”

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Activision's Team RICOCHET shares more anti-cheat data from Black Ops 7's beta and things are looking REALLY good

Activision's Team RICOCHET reports that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was 99% cheat -free by the end of its weeklong beta, and shares plans for new AI-powered cheat detection tools coming at launch.

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HP's latest Omen 16 gaming laptop is an incredible looking love letter to the League of Legends community

HP has revealed a special edition Omen 16 gaming laptop that won't really interest you if you're not a fan of League of Legends. But if you are, form an orderly queue!

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