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Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more

Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

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The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has arrived, but don't get your hopes up for performance improvements: it's just a new UI

The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has arrived, but don't get your hopes up for performance improvements: it's just a new UI

The "dedicated gaming experience" for WIndows 11 is now rolling out in "select markets."

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

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“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline

Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.

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Elder Scrolls Online vet hates when people call the MMO a "WoW clone" since "you're not going to have fun at all" if you play it like Blizzard's game

MMORPGs will be MMORPGs

Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new

Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.

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A flexible, mid-market HR platform that balances global features with UK-specific payroll.

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PlayStation 5 players are now getting more from this Xbox first-party game than Xbox owners

PlayStation 5 players are now getting more from this Xbox first-party game than Xbox owners

Microsoft Flight Simulator adds PlayStation VR2 support on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting Xbox’s continued absence from virtual reality and raising questions about missed opportunities.

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Microsoft Earnings Look Strong, But Investors Focus on Risks

Microsoft Earnings Look Strong, But Investors Focus on Risks

Microsoft stock falls after earnings despite strong Azure growth and AI momentum as investors weigh capex spending and OpenAI risks

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took the job less than 3 months ago, says 'player and revenue growth has not yet met our ambition' as Microsoft gaming continues to slide

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took the job less than 3 months ago, says 'player and revenue growth has not yet met our ambition' as Microsoft gaming continues to slide

I mean, yeah. No kidding.

Big Tech is about to spend $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends.

Big Tech is about to spend $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends.

The hyperscalers are pouring unprecedented capital into chips, data centers, and power—but investors remain split on how long the surge can last.

Microsoft Posted a Strong Q3. Here's Why MSFT Stock Might Jump 33% Next.

Microsoft Posted a Strong Q3. Here's Why MSFT Stock Might Jump 33% Next.

Microsoft is positioned to deliver strong growth in the coming quarters, driven by the sustained strong demand for its cloud infrastructure and AI offerings.

Windows Phone 8 is getting a second life thanks to 8Marketplace, patched Twitter app, and more

Windows Phone 8 is getting a second life thanks to 8Marketplace, patched Twitter app, and more

Windows Phone 8 is seeing a surprising revival through community efforts like 8Marketplace, which restores app downloads, alongside patched apps that connect to modern services like Bluesky.

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'A power bank for the AI era': China begins testing miniature, truck-mounted 10MW nuclear reactor designed to sustain massive data centers for decades without refueling while promising to make traditional dirty coal and diesel generators entirely obsolete

'A power bank for the AI era': China begins testing miniature, truck-mounted 10MW nuclear reactor designed to sustain massive data centers for decades without refueling while promising to make traditional dirty coal and diesel generators entirely obsolete

Truck-mounted nuclear ‘power bank’ enters testing as China explores portable reactors capable of running AI data centers.

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Elder Scrolls Online director says his cancelled MMO was a "missed opportunity" for Bethesda and Xbox, but "a giant successful video game" isn't enough for Microsoft's higher-ups

"That was just a very large bet and they needed to hedge their large bets"

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"With our partners, we’ve been committed to continual updates": The Xbox Ally range picks up BIG enhancements to boost the TV experience — with AutoSR in tow

The promised auto super resolution features appear on Xbox Ally X today, with other major enhancements to the Xbox Ally connected TV experience. Here's what's new.

'I was a fool': Elon Musk calls OpenAI's mission a ‘safety risk’— but courtroom gaffe proves he’s out of the loop

Elon Musk testifies in his lawsuit against OpenAI, calling for-profit AI a safety risk—here’s what happened in court and why it matters.

Stocks Rally as Nasdaq 100 Posts a New Record High on Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.17%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Meta Posted Its Best Sales Growth Since 2021—So Why Did Shares Fall?

Meta posted robust beats during Q1 2026, but this wasn't enough to overcome increased spending forecasts and a lack of clarity around AI products.

Stocks See Support from Lower Crude Prices, While Mega-Cap Tech Earnings are Mixed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon capex spending to hit $725 billion in 2026, up 77% from last year — analyst says bear thesis is 'garbage'

Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta collectively plan to spend $725 billion on capex in 2026, up 77% from last year's record $410 billion.

Microsoft has an ambitious plan to win users back, and go toe-to-toe with Valve's SteamOS for gaming — but I'm not getting my hopes up

Microsoft is currently in an ongoing battle to improve Windows 11 for idle use and gaming to compete with SteamOS, and it has a big plan for it.

Microsoft forced to up AI spending by $25 billion to cover hardware price rises — says it 'remains confident in the return on these investments'

Microsoft expects a $190 billion capex in fiscal 2026, but around $25 billion of that is believed to come from rising costs.

Japanese developer says they don't make games for Xbox because the console is 'not even stocked in major retail stores'

An indie game developer has explained why many smaller companies don't create Xbox ports.

Why your data infrastructure — not your AI model — will determine whether Agentic AI scales

Most enterprises are burning AI budgets on tools they're not ready to use. The constraint isn't compute — it's the messy, siloed data underneath.

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