Baldur's Gate 3 dev shoots down Xbox release date leak: 'News to me' A release date for Baldur's Gate 3's Xbox version leaked recently, but Larian says it's unconfirmed. Windows Central · Nov 5, 2023
Elon Musk touts 'real-time access to X' as a ‘massive advantage’ for his new ChatGPT rival Grok, boasts it's 'based' and 'loves sarcasm' Musk on Saturday shared details on Grok, the AI assistant from his xAI startup that he’ll use to take on OpenAI and Microsoft. Fortune · Nov 4, 2023
World of Warcraft 'The War Within' has a $90 early access preorder bundle, and it's incredibly out of touch Yesterday's Blizzcon 2023 went off without a hitch, almost. Despite tons of exciting news, Blizzard still managed to drop the ball with this egregious $90 preorder bonus for the next expansion. Windows Central · Nov 4, 2023
Windows 11 Copilot could be a game-changer for how I work — here's why Windows 11 has a new Copilot onboard, and after using it for a few weeks I've discovered it could revolutionize how I use my PC thanks to the way it works in tandem with the Voice Access app. Here's how it could make your PC truly hands-free. Tom’s Guide · Nov 4, 2023
"There's a lot that we can all learn from each other": Why Overwatch 2's executive producer is excited by the Xbox deal Jared Neuss is "personally very excited" by the prospect of tapping into the wealth of FPS talent at Xbox GamesRadar · Nov 3, 2023
Xbox's Phil Spencer hailed as "GOATED" for reversing Microsoft's plan to take away its employees' free Game Pass subscriptions Microsoft employees have enjoyed free Game Pass subscriptions for years - the perk was about to be discontinued until Spencer stepped in GamesRadar · Nov 3, 2023
Elon Musk says xAI is launching its first model and it could be a ChatGPT rival The company's first AI model will only be available to a select few and may be the start of even loftier goals. TechRadar · Nov 3, 2023
Microsoft finally responds to numerous AI security warnings Microsoft has publicly addressed security concerns from the tech industry and made new promises to do better. Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023
Phil Spencer shows up at BlizzCon to address his new subjects "We will nurture the essence of what has made Blizzard unique," promises King Phil. PC Gamer · Nov 3, 2023
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer showed up at BlizzCon 2023 to talk Blizzard's history and future as part of Xbox Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer appeared at BlizzCon 2023 to talk about Blizzard's history and how its future will be shaped with Xbox. Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023
Windows 11's 23H2 Update ISO and Moment 4 Are Ready for Installation The latest version of Windows 11 promises many new features and fixes, but are these changes enough to push the increased adoption of Windows 11? Tom’s Hardware · Nov 3, 2023
Microsoft drops Windows Maps, TV and Movies apps from new Windows 11 installs – here's what it means for users Microsoft's Windows 11 Build 25987 removes Windows Maps and Movies & TV apps, signaling a streamlined approach for the operating system's optimization. TechRadar · Nov 3, 2023
Apple could become a $100 billion software-and-services business in 2024 — more than Salesforce, SAP and Adobe combined SaaS is now the second biggest revenue generator for Apple, behind $200 billion iPhone business. TechRadar · Nov 3, 2023
The Only Generative AI I Want Is One Trained On My Personal Life Fabric and Google's NotebookLM both use AI to analyze the personal files you upload, grounding AI insights in facts you can actually check. Inverse · Nov 3, 2023
Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023 Microsoft commits to 6 years of firmware updates for new and some older Surface PCs Microsoft has quietly updated its Surface support documentation with new information about how the company plans to support its Surface PCs with firmware updates.
PC Gamer · Nov 3, 2023 You can easily disable Copilot in Windows 11 Pro, but you'll need a third party tool to do the same in Home Home users will need to use a program like DoNotSpy11 to kill Microsoft's AI helper.
Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023 Xbox and Bethesda's Wolfenstein developer MachineGames is expanding with a second studio in Sweden MachineGames, the Xbox studio known for working on the Wolfenstein games, is opening a second studio in Sweden.
TechRadar · Nov 3, 2023 Xbox now features a full-screen Modern Warfare 3 ad on the startup screen sparking user criticism Xbox users are criticizing Microsoft for its new full-screen Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 advertisement on the startup screen.
Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023 Blizzcon 2023 LIVE: All the latest news on Diablo 4, World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2, and more Blizzcon is finally back to its old-school format, and the news and festivities should be similarly exciting, with reveals for Diablo, Warcraft, Overwatch, and some potential surprises.
PC Gamer · Nov 3, 2023 DoNotSpy11 can now turn off Windows Copilot and other tracking features The ongoing game of whack-a-mole continues, as more Windows 11 tracking features receive a solid thwack.
Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023 Microsoft Edge might let you grab updates faster, but is it worth it? Microsoft has introduced a new toggle button in the Microsoft Edge Canary Channel, dubbed "Get the latest Microsoft Edge updates faster." Though it's disabled by default. It's designed to help users get updates as soon as they're available.
PC Gamer · Nov 3, 2023 Use Microsoft's generative AI services too much and it will throttle you for being naughty But don't expect any guidance at all about how much is too much.
TechRadar · Nov 3, 2023 EA’s CEO thinks Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision is “a great thing” for the games industry The CEO of EA, Andrew Wilson, says Microsoft buying Activision is "a great thing" for the future of the games industry.
Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023 My favourite feature in Microsoft Edge is getting a much-needed improvement The new update brings more improvements to the split screen feature. You'll no longer need to worry about initiating the process again if you need to restart the browser. Microsoft said, "Now after the browser is restarted and the previous session is restored, the split tab will also be restored."
TechRadar · Nov 3, 2023 Hate Copilot in Windows 11? Free privacy tools can now get rid of the AI Ready to hit the ejector seat button for Copilot? Two privacy-focused apps can now jettison the AI from your desktop.