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AMD announces next-gen 'FSR Diamond' AI-enhanced upscaling for future Xbox consoles, but the question is whether it's coming to PC and which GPUs will support it

And will it be limited to next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs?

PC Gamer

Stryker Cyberattack Update: Iran-Linked Handala Group Claims Destructive Wiper Attack on Medical Tech Giant

Medical technology leader Stryker Corp. remained grappling Thursday with the aftermath of a major cyberattack that disrupted its global Microsoft-based network, as a pro-Iran hacking group claimed responsibility for a destructive operation it described as retaliation for recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes.

International Business Times

Microsoft's weird "This is an Xbox" marketing appears to be getting quietly swept under the rug amid leadership changes

This news story is not an Xbox

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Microsoft is paving more PC roads to Project Helix, releasing a Windows 11 Xbox Mode in April for laptops and desktops

This should make navigating Windows on controller easier.

PC Gamer

a16z exec Steven Sinofsky had murky dealings with Jeffrey Epstein in his previous life working for Microsoft

New DOJ documents show the former Microsoft Windows chief brought Epstein into negotiations over his 2012 exit package.

Fortune

Xbox mode is rolling out to all Windows 11 PCs next month — and some gamers are excited, while others are worried

The rollout of Windows 11's new Xbox mode has been met with both excitement and skepticism.

TechRadar

Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" — reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"

The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

Windows Central

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"This is an Xbox" campaign vanishes overnight as Microsoft begins to "Build for What's Next"

Microsoft has scrubbed the "This is an Xbox" campaign from official sites, signaling a sharp pivot toward "Project Helix" and a return to console-first branding.

Windows Central

Microsoft confirms its next Xbox, Project Helix, will go out to studios next year — 'We plan to ship alpha versions of the hardware to developers beginning in 2027'

Microsoft has shared new details about its next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, and confirmed it will be in developers' hands sooner than expected.

TechRadar

OpenAI must match Microsoft’s size in 4 years to hit a $1 trillion IPO valuation — but it's still losing ChatGPT users to "QuitGPT"

OpenAI’s trillion‑dollar dream is under pressure as Pentagon deals spark backlash and QuitGPT drains millions of users from ChatGPT.

Windows Central

Is Microsoft's recent return-to-office policy ruining Seattle's traffic? Highway travel speeds slow to a crawl during rush hour

Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.

Windows Central

Tech giants and ex military leaders support Anthropic's legal challenge against US government

The Department of War labelled Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' which means it can exclude them from bidding for contracts and refuse other companies from working with them.

Euronews

Data centres are the new target in modern warfare during Iran war, experts say

Data centres are the physical buildings that house all the infrastructure required to power banking apps, cloud services, and artificial intelligence platforms.

Euronews

What Is 'Xbox Mode'? New Windows 11 Feature Is Coming Soon Amid New Console Talks

Microsoft's Windows 11 is getting a so-called Xbox Mode feature, which was announced during the Game Developers Conference.

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Tom’s Guide

Microsoft reveals new details on its Project Helix PC-console hybrid: here's all the latest on the next Xbox

Microsoft revealed more about Project Helix during GDC 2026. Here's what we know so far.

GamesRadar

Xbox lead thinks "we have been in a golden age for indies" since 2008, and it's "a fantastic time to be a developer" if you ignore all the smoke: "The present is awesome"

Woohoo!

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will be powered by custom AMD SoC and feature 'FSR Diamond' — 'Xbox Mode' is also coming to Windows 11

The first official hardware details for Project Helix have been confirmed and Microsoft seems to be heavily leaning toward neural rendering, going as far as to unveil the next-gen FSR "Diamond" stack. Along with the AMD co-developed custom SoC, FSR will enable a significant bump in raytracing performance in the…

TechRadar

OpenAI reportedly building a GitHub alternative after saying Microsoft-owned platform is 'not yet meeting our expectations'

OpenAI is developing a private code repository following frequent GitHub outages, aiming to improve workflow reliability under AI-driven workloads.

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'Creating a fully keyboard-accessible site...isn’t free; it requires a lot of work and knowledge': Microsoft is making it easier to build complex websites without a mouse

Microsoft introduces focusgroup to simplify keyboard accessibility, helping developers manage complex website navigation without excessive coding or slow load times.

Axios

Hackers join U.S. and Israel's fight with Iran

A cyberattack this week allegedly linked to Iran‑aligned hackers disrupted operations at U.S. medical technology company Stryker.

Windows Central

Rejoice! Microsoft's Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is coming back this year — "we’re committed to keeping games from four generations of Xbox playable"

During its GDC keynote, Microsoft and Xbox announced that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some fashion later this year.

The Independent UK

Microsoft backs Anthropic and files its own lawsuit against Pentagon

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Windows Central

Microsoft just signed this Teams feature’s retirement papers before its replacement is ready

Microsoft is retiring Teams meeting recording expiration emails on June 1, but the promised setting to keep them active isn't ready yet.

Destructoid

Everything can be a console in a few weeks’ time as Microsoft plans to bring an ‘Xbox Mode’ to all Windows devices

Your PC is now an Xbox.

GamesRadar

Early Xbox Project Helix specs promise "next-generation" AI upscaling and an "order of magnitude leap in ray tracing performance" as Microsoft tries to win the next-gen console war before it even starts

Xbox is also responding "the massive increases in storage prices and memory prices" with new compression tech

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