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I tried Windows 11's new handheld gaming mode on the Xbox Ally — will this save gaming on Windows handhelds?

We take our first look at how Microsoft is improving and optimizing Windows 11 for small handheld gaming PCs like the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. There's some interesting stuff here!

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TikTok Parent ByteDance Takes Aim At Alibaba, DeepSeek With New Open-Source AI Model

TikTok Parent ByteDance Takes Aim At Alibaba, DeepSeek With New Open-Source AI Model

ByteDance released a new open-source AI model on Wednesday, aiming to challenge rivals Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Cloud and DeepSeek in the global market.

Microsoft Re-joins Handheld Gaming Fight Against Nintendo's Switch

Microsoft Re-joins Handheld Gaming Fight Against Nintendo's Switch

The record launch in June for the Nintendo Switch 2, a game console that can be played at home or on the go, heralds a new portable race that Microsoft aims to win with a handheld version of its Xbox.

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Microsoft adds Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro to GitHub Copilot — but you'll have to pay for it

GitHub Copilot users, at least, the premium ones, will now be able to use Google Gemini 2.5 Pro for all their coding needs. But you can use Google's own tools for free...

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Minecraft Creative vs Survival

New to Minecraft and want to know the difference between Creative and Survival? We take a look at the core changes between both.

10 features recently added that you probably didn't notice on Windows 10

Windows 10 new features and changes you missed in updates since version 22H2, including the About page redesign, Taskbar changes, more clutter to the context menu, file transfer feature, and more.

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Not a fan of the Copilot app in Windows 11? You might change your mind, as Microsoft just beefed up its powers

Windows 11's Copilot app is getting a powered-up search function to find the files you need quickly.

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I tried to replace my favorite Copilot feature with Ollama — but I failed (sort-of)

I tried to replace my favorite Copilot feature with Ollama — but I failed (sort-of)

Using Copilot to summarize web articles is one of my favorite features. I tried to replicate it using an on-device AI model and it just isn't the same.

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Microsoft employees among 18 activists arrested for Gaza protest outside of tech giant’s HQ

Microsoft employees among 18 activists arrested for Gaza protest outside of tech giant’s HQ

‘Current workers, former workers, and community members were hog-tied, violently dragged, and pepper-sprayed,’ according to organizers No Azure for Apartheid

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DirectX speeds up game loads up to 10X with new advanced shader compiling — feature debuts with Xbox PC app on ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, more devices later

DirectX speeds up game loads up to 10X with new advanced shader compiling — feature debuts with Xbox PC app on ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, more devices later

Microsoft moves shader compilation to the cloud, delivering a pre-compiled database with your game download for faster loading.

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Long Call Butterfly Trade Ideas for August 21st

Long Call Butterfly Trade Ideas for August 21st

The screener shows some interesting long call butterfly trades on popular stocks such NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, TSLA and UNH.

Microsoft Ends Enterprise Discounts On Microsoft 365, Cloud Apps In November

Microsoft Ends Enterprise Discounts On Microsoft 365, Cloud Apps In November

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced last week that it will eliminate enterprise discounts on Microsoft 365 subscriptions and other cloud apps, which could raise customer costs by 6% to 12%, according to partners.

Hundreds Of Microsoft Employees Just Revealed Their Pay — From $111K To $340K — As Company Fights To Keep AI Talent From Meta

Hundreds Of Microsoft Employees Just Revealed Their Pay — From $111K To $340K — As Company Fights To Keep AI Talent From Meta

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) employees leak compensation details through an anonymous spreadsheet as the company battles Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) for artificial intelligence talent with multi-million dollar offers.

18 protesters arrested: Microsoft claims 'vandalism and property damage,' protesters claim 'genocide powered by Microsoft technology'

18 protesters arrested: Microsoft claims 'vandalism and property damage,' protesters claim 'genocide powered by Microsoft technology'

Members of "No Azure for Apartheid" were arrested at Microsoft HQ, where they've been protesting the company's business with Israel.

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AI that seems conscious is coming – and that’s a huge problem, says Microsoft AI's CEO

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman cautions that we’re dangerously close to mistaking simulated consciousness for the real thing.

The ROG Xbox Ally borrows a heck of a lot from the Steam Deck, proving that the old gated console concept is a thing of the past

It's not just the Xbox UI on a handheld.

'This is the Ally 2, 100%': Asus says the ROG Xbox Ally is a bona fide successor to the first two handhelds, but the originals will still get new Xbox features

Out with the old, in with the new.

The Independent UK

Microsoft reviewing Israeli military's use of its tech amid worker protests

Worker-led protests have erupted at Microsoft headquarters as the company promises an urgent review of the Israeli military's use of its technology in Gaza

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PlayStation hikes prices after Xbox — inflation or just peer pressure? Here’s what each model will now cost.

A PlayStation 5 is about to cost even more in the U.S, with Sony confirming a price hike due to a " challenging economic environment."

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Microsoft brings Copilot+ PCs to NFL sidelines — but AI’s not calling the plays (yet)

Microsoft is bringing Copilot+ PCs and AI tools to NFL sidelines, helping teams track plays, analyze formations, and prep faster throughout the week.

What's Going On With Microsoft Stock Wednesday?

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock is trending on Wednesday, backed by a strong year-to-date performance that saw its shares climb over 20%, significantly outperforming the NASDAQ Composite Index’s over 8% returns.

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How Much Is ROG Xbox Ally X? Microsoft Says It Can't Tell Yet—Blames 'Macro-Economic Conditions'

Microsoft and Asus have confirmed the October release date for the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld but refused to reveal its price, citing global market uncertainty.

Every PS5 model is getting a price hike in the U.S. — and today’s the last day to get one cheaper

Sony has just announced that it's raising the price of all three PS5 models. Here's how much they'll cost starting on August 21.

Why the NFL drafted Microsoft’s gen AI for the league’s next big play

The NFL and Microsoft announced a new multiyear partnership extension that includes the deployment of 2,500 Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs.

I just tested the ROG Xbox Ally — here's 3 things I love about it (and 3 that I don't)

I just played games on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, and after testing them, we could be looking at two of the best gaming handhelds you’ll be able to buy.

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