Microsoft's latest push to unify the PC gaming experience has reached a new milestone, as the company announced this week an ambitious update to its Xbox PC app for Windows. For the first time, Xbox Insiders can now aggregate game libraries from Steam, Battle.net, and other major storefronts...
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Here's a summary of the article “Apple's MacBook gets a cheaper new rival, and it's not powered by Windows 11” from The Mirror, regarding the Google/Lenovo Chromebook:
Cheaper Rival to MacBook:
Lenovo and Google have teamed up to launch a new Chromebook model aimed at challenging MacBook’s...
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Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing a transformational shift, moving away from the identity of a traditional console and embracing a world where gaming transcends hardware boundaries. This metamorphosis is not just a cosmetic rebranding or a corporate buzzword; it's a strategic recalibration...
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A seismic shift is underway in the world of portable gaming as Microsoft and ASUS join forces to unveil their much-anticipated handheld console—internally codenamed “Project Kennan.” This collaboration, set for a 2025 debut, promises to bridge the tantalizing gap between console and PC gaming...
Samsung has expanded its Gaming Hub by integrating EA SPORTS FC 25 through Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing users to play the game directly on supported Samsung TVs and monitors without the need for a console. This feature became available on June 12, 2025, and requires a compatible controller along...
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In the rapidly evolving world of PC gaming, the term “XP boost” carries a dual significance. To some, it’s a nostalgic reference to gaining extra experience points in classic role-playing games, while to others, it’s about squeezing every last drop of performance out of their Windows-powered...
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In a significant move for the gaming industry, Microsoft and ASUS have unveiled two new handheld gaming devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2025, these devices aim to bridge the gap between console and PC gaming, offering players a...
Microsoft has officially announced its next-generation Xbox console, developed in collaboration with AMD, marking a significant shift towards a more open and unified gaming ecosystem. This partnership aims to deliver a versatile gaming experience that transcends traditional hardware boundaries...
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Microsoft's recent announcement of a partnership with AMD to develop the next-generation Xbox console marks a significant evolution in the gaming industry. This collaboration aims to co-engineer the console's silicon, promising enhanced graphics performance and the integration of AI features to...
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For years, Microsoft’s approach to gaming seemed locked within the familiar rectangle of the Xbox console, a proprietary ecosystem designed to challenge Sony’s PlayStation and, to a lesser extent, Nintendo’s quirky innovations. Now, as articulated by Xbox president Sarah Bond in a recent video...
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The convergence of Windows and Xbox has never felt more inevitable—or more deliberate—than it does today. Microsoft’s most recent high-profile teaser, framed as a strategic partnership announcement with AMD, didn’t just lay the groundwork for what’s coming in Xbox hardware. Instead, it...
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The future of gaming hardware is set to change as Microsoft doubles down on custom silicon partnerships and the expansion of its cloud gaming network. In a definitive move away from the traditional, hardware-centric paradigm, Microsoft has announced that its next-generation Xbox consoles will...
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Borderlands 4 may only be a few months away from launch, but its arrival is already shaping up to be more controversial than anticipated—not merely for the spectacle of its signature guns-blazing gameplay, but for hard questions around who will truly get to experience all it has to offer...
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Microsoft's recent announcement marks a significant shift in its gaming strategy, aiming to position Windows as the premier platform for gaming. This initiative is highlighted by the introduction of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices, developed in collaboration with ASUS, which are set to run a...
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In an industry long defined by closely guarded platforms, bold exclusives, and fierce hardware allegiances, the gaming world is, once more, on the brink of radical reinvention. The most recent tremor? A leak pointing to a seismic shift in Xbox’s strategy that could spell the end of locked...
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The gaming industry is abuzz with the upcoming release of the ROG Xbox Ally, a collaborative handheld gaming device from Microsoft and ASUS. Set to launch in late 2025, this device aims to merge the portability of handheld consoles with the extensive game library and performance capabilities of...
Microsoft has officially ceased development of its proprietary handheld gaming console, opting instead to enhance the Xbox digital ecosystem and collaborate with third-party hardware manufacturers. This strategic pivot underscores Microsoft's commitment to expanding its gaming reach beyond...
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Windows users and tech enthusiasts alike witnessed a whirlwind week marked by pivotal software updates, major developer conferences, and seismic shifts in the gaming and tech ecosystems. In the latest Windows Weekly episode, Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott dissected the latest...
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When Microsoft took the stage at the Xbox Showcase in June 2025, the whispers had already started: would the company be able to fend off the growing momentum of SteamOS in the handheld gaming PC market? The dominant conversation among Windows enthusiasts and industry insiders revolved around a...
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, Xbox and ASUS have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, two Windows 11-powered handheld gaming devices designed to redefine portable gaming experiences. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, these devices aim to bridge the gap between...
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