Microsoft and Meta have quietly closed a compatibility gap that mattered to two rapidly converging camps: Meta Quest headsets can now connect to Windows on Arm PCs using Microsoft's new Mixed Reality Link, bringing the Windows 11 desktop into Quest headsets and extending virtual desktop...
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Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service is officially being discussed as a candidate for a lower‑cost, more widely available tier — possibly ad‑supported — even as Microsoft simultaneously pushes forward on next‑generation hardware, AI features, and a deeper partnership with AMD that will shape...
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Google will end the Steam for Chromebook Beta on January 1, 2026, a confirmed shutdown that will remove the native Steam client and make any games installed through the Borealis experiment unplayable on ChromeOS devices after that date. (9to5google.com, pcgamer.com)
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A quiet storm is brewing in the world of cloud gaming. Over the past few days, sharp-eyed observers within the Xbox community have noticed something curious buried within Microsoft’s public APIs: four previously unseen xCloud program codenames—Callisto, Dia, Europa, and Ferdinand. First brought...
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Every week brings a fresh wave of developments in the Microsoft ecosystem, and this week’s highlights offer a compelling snapshot of software innovation, AI-driven transformations, and strategic moves in both productivity and gaming spheres. From the latest PowerToys modules and key changes in...
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The highly anticipated emergence of a dedicated Xbox handheld has hit a notable road bump as Microsoft recalibrates its priorities in the face of increasing competition and transformative shifts in the portable gaming landscape. According to multiple independent sources and recent industry...
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For years, PC gamers and casual players alike have lamented input lag when trying to enjoy web-based games using a GamePad. The experience, while functional, has been notably less responsive than using a keyboard or mouse, detracting from the seamless gameplay many expect. Now, Microsoft is...
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The May update for Xbox and PC gamers is making waves as it reimagines how users interact with Microsoft's ever-expanding ecosystem. With headline features such as GeForce NOW integration in the Xbox app, a redesigned and more functional Game Bar, and sweeping enhancements to the Rewards...
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Amazon GameLift Streams: Cloud Gaming’s Accessible Future
The world of cloud gaming is in the midst of a profound transformation, with major tech players racing to remove the traditional barriers that have long separated high-end gaming from the broader, device-diverse consumer base. Within this...