The Latest Breaking News from Windows

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 · Mar 12

Google Play Games Expands to Windows, Brings Android Titles to PC With Cross-Buy Features

Google expands Play Games to Windows, adding cross-buy Android titles, premium PC games, and new discovery tools to bridge mobile and desktop gaming.

Player One · Mar 12

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.

Player One · Mar 12

Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox

At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.

Windows Central · Mar 11

MacBook Neo has 'shocked' PC makers who aim to fight back — but saying the Neo is 'just a tablet' is missing the point

The $599 MacBook Neo is great for consumers, but it's now causing Apple's PC competitors to rethink their plans. Here's what an Asus exec has to say.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 11

The MacBook Neo just keeps winning — repair costs beat Air, teardown looks simple, and now I want it even more

Apple's new MacBook Neo is collecting praise, and we're learning more about its build and even the costs of repairs — and it's looking more attractive all the time.

TechRadar · Mar 11

Google has a $3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11 — A partnership with Back Market will sell USB drives with ChromeOS Flex ready to install

Since Microsoft effectively killed Windows 10, there have been a lot of old PCs sitting idle. This partnership between Google and Back Market wants to sell you a $3 USB stick full of ChromeOS Flex to revive your old hardware.

Windows Central · Mar 11

ASUS boss calls the MacBook Neo a "shock to the entire industry" — but still downplays it as a "content consumption" slab, like iPad

Apple’s MacBook Neo shakes up the market, but ASUS Co-CEO claims it’s basically an iPad with more computing power.

Windows Central · Mar 11

Microsoft's year of fixing Windows 11 is off to a promising start, as latest update improves stability — but it still has a lot more work to do

Microsoft continues to deliver its promised Windows 11 fixes in a new update that improves reliability in many ways.

TechRadar · Mar 11

Outlook for Windows just fixed a problem you didn’t know could ruin your whole day — protecting your emails from Wi‑Fi drops

Outlook for Windows is finally fixing a long‑standing pain point, allowing users to attach files offline and send them once they’re back online.

Windows Central · Mar 11