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AYANEO NEXT II handheld rivals Xbox Ally X — but airlines might not love its desktop‑class guts. Here's why we see a red flag, despite loving everything else.

The upcoming AYANEO flagship handheld is well and truly a beast, but you probably don't want to travel on an airplane with it.

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Xbox Game Pass gets Mortal Kombat 1, this long-awaited science-fiction shooter, and more in December — here's what is included in the year's last batch

The final batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 has been revealed, with Mortal Kombat 1, Routine, and more on the way.

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I accepted all of Microsoft's suggested Windows 11 setup settings with a fresh ISO, forced online accounts and extra telemetry included — can any of it be bypassed?

Windows 11 comes under fire for forced online accounts and default telemetry. Can any of it be disabled, or are modern builds like 25H2 making it more complicated?

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For the Counter-Strike fans — This esports accessories collection is easily one of the best-looking collaborations I’ve ever seen

I went hands-on with the Razer Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Collection, which gives Razer's best high-performance esports gear a beautiful gold-and-red redesign.

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Windows 11's latest update will flashbang you whenever you open File Explorer — thanks Microsoft!

Microsoft's latest December 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 11 comes with two confirmed known issues that will likely impact your time using your PC.

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Dell Tower Plus review (EBT2250) review — I tested this powerful desktop, and it blew me away with its performance

The latest Dell Tower Plus is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.

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This Black Friday, the Replacer is bringing some holiday cheer (and free weapons) to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players

Peter Stormare's The Replacer returns as Santa to offer Black Ops 7 players free weapon blueprints as part of a social media promotion.

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ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla talks to us about Microsoft's indie game dev program — "We don't want bringing games to Xbox to be a lengthy, painful process."

We spoke to ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla to learn about the future of Microsoft's indie publishing label, and where it sits in a Steam-dominated world.

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Acer Predator XB273K V5 review — A value gaming monitor that swaps between 4K @ 160Hz and FHD @ 320Hz

Acer has created a gaming monitor that offers fantastic features at an affordable price. Our Predator XB273K review.

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"If Microsoft did Mixer today, it would be hot sh--," — Twitch legend Shroud reflects on Xbox's dead streaming platform, and he's 100% right

What if Mixer hadn't died? Twitch legend and Mixer alumni Shroud reflected on Microsoft's deceased streaming platform recently, noting something I hadn't really considered previously. With all of ABK, cloud streaming, and indeed, "AI," Mixer could've been something special in 2025.

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'Status Pro X' earbuds review — The best (and most expensive) earbuds I've ever used, and they're worth every penny

The Status earbuds were all over Instagram for years, and I overlooked them, but became increasingly curious after using other Hi-Res certified headphones. Now I'm in love.

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This science-fiction game crosses relaxing power-washing with dark contemplation — and I can't stop thinking about it

Ambrosia Sky's story may not be complete, but what is here is a beautiful ponderance of life and death with gameplay that's super-satisfying.

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This 2-in-1 laptop is a total throwback with a 13-inch screen, a built-in stylus, and every optional feature you can think of

I've been testing the HP EliteBook 8 Flip 13 (G1i), and it's a great all-around enterprise laptop for the mobile professional — but there are drawbacks.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Endgame has had its biggest issue fixed in a major win for players

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's recent patches fix some zombies and multiplayer bugs, as well as adds disconnect protection for the campaign's Endgame mode.

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SteamOS is so close to greatness — but can Valve finally crack anti‑cheat and remove the biggest barrier holding PC gamers back?

SteamOS continues to grow, but kernel-level anti-cheat requirements still block major multiplayer games. Valve is working on solutions, yet developers must commit before the platform can fully thrive.

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Could Death Stranding 2 ever come to Xbox? A recent PC rating for Hideo Kojima's sequel makes it a far more realistic possibility

Death Stranding 2’s early PC rating arrives much sooner than the first game’s rollout, suggesting the sequel could reach PC and later Xbox far earlier than expected.

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PowerToys will finally fix Windows 11’s multi-monitor headache — better brightness controls are on the way

PowerToys is adding a new tool called PowerDisplay that lets you control brightness and other settings across multiple monitors, fixing a long-standing Windows 11 weakness.

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'Moonlighter 2' has one of the most infectious gameplay loops of 2026 — Raid dungeons, sell the loot, grow your shop, become RICH

Business is booming for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault.

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Xbox adds Default Game Profiles in preview for the Xbox Ally — boosting performance and battery life for Xbox Ally

A new Windows Insider update introduces Default Game Profiles and several quality of life upgrades for the Xbox Ally, improving performance, responsiveness, and overall usability for handheld players.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming just fixed one of its most frustrating save issues — this new sync update is a huge UI improvement

Xbox Cloud Gaming has introduced a new quality-of-life feature in its latest Windows Insider preview build that allows players to view the status of their cloud save data before launching a game.

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Microsoft needs to fix Call of Duty now, or watch the franchise collapse

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is suffering from player fatigue of the franchise, because the constant push of new games and new stuff to buy is exhausting. We need a proper break.

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How to put Xbox Full Screen Experience on your Windows handheld gaming PC — Legion Go, original ROG Ally, MSI Claw, and more

Xbox Full Screen Experience is no longer solely available for Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Here's how to put it on your Windows handheld.

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Don't like Xbox Full Screen Experience on your handheld? — Stop it from booting or replace it with your favorite game launcher

Xbox Ally handheld owners, if you're not loving Xbox Full Screen Experience, you can stop it from booting at startup. Better yet, here's how to replace it with your preferred game launcher.

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Xbox library and games not showing up? — You're not alone, and Xbox Support is investigating the problem. (Update: Fixed!)

If you can't see your Xbox games library right now, you're not alone. Xbox Support has confirmed an outage is affecting some users.

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Microsoft built a Windows 11 shell for Xbox and gaming — so why can’t we get one for phones?

They called me mad, they called me crazy. But hear me out. What if we had a Windows 11 "shell"-style experience for smartphones and tablets? It's time to go full circle, Microsoft.

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