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Microsoft’s on-stage Copilot demo — which showed the assistant watching a PC screen while narrating how to craft a sword in Minecraft — is shorthand for a much larger push: Microsoft is bringing a multi‑modal, voice‑enabled Copilot into the Windows gaming experience via the Game Bar, and the...

Few sounds are as instantly recognizable to digital natives and casual users alike as the iconic swoosh of the Windows 95 startup chime. Pair that with the ethereal ambiance of the Minecraft soundtrack—those gentle, pixel-inspired piano notes—and you have a powerful cross-generational chord that...

A Cultural Symphony: Windows 95 and Minecraft in the National Sound Recording Registry Few sounds in modern tech culture have the nostalgic pull of the Windows 95 startup chime or the ambient magic of Minecraft’s sonic landscapes. Recently enshrined in the National Recording Registry, these two...

Minecraft Education, in partnership with St. Peter’s Basilica and Microsoft, has launched an immersive learning experience that blurs the line between history and technology. The initiative, named Peter is Here, invites students to traverse the legendary halls and secret corners of one of the...

Surface Laptop 7 Returns, Minecraft Glows Up, and Xbox Might Be Brewing a New Feature It’s been a wild ride in the Windows and gaming universe this week as buzzworthy news ripples through flagship devices and beloved games. From Amazon’s alarming flag on the Surface Laptop 7 for high return...

Microsoft’s latest foray into AI assistance is poised to challenge how we game on our favorite consoles. The new Copilot for Gaming, powered by artificially intelligent wizardry, promises to be the ultimate sidekick for Xbox players. With its core pillars of capability, adaptability, and...

Microsoft’s newest leap into the AI frontier is turning heads among gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. In a move that underscores the company’s commitment to merging artificial intelligence with interactive entertainment, Microsoft has unveiled Copilot for Gaming—a dedicated AI-powered companion...

If you've faced issues with automatic updates on Windows 11, you're not alone. Many users encounter disruptions that hinder critical updates from successfully installing. Fortunately, Microsoft provides multiple methods to manually install updates, ensuring your device is always up-to-date with...

Many gamers have faced the notorious Destiny 2 Broccoli Error, a frustrating issue that results in crashes and disrupts the gaming experience. This error has been reported frequently on forums, with players expressing their discontent: one user stated, "Error code Broccoli has been my nemesis...

January brings 16 new pieces of Link Removed Realms Plus content. To get your hands on it all, you just need to subscribe to Realms Plus via your Minecrafting device. "This month we’re going to journey to alien dimensions, ride dragon horses, create our own skyblock adventures and more," writes...

Link Removed just turned 2. To celebrate, the Minecraft team is holding a series of festive in-game activities that will be available until June 15. "As with all birthdays, the most important thing isn’t about commemorating the occasion – it’s about the presents, which the anniversary event has...

Between now and 10 a.m. PT on Nov. 30, the Link Removed Marketplace is holding its annual Block Friday Sale. Each day three items will be marked down by 75%, so it will pay off to check in regularly throughout the week. And while you’re there, pick up the free Cozy Animals skin pack by...

In Max Brooks’ first Minecraft book, “The Island,” readers follow the inner thoughts of Guy, a man who wakes up and finds himself having to survive in a weird world of blocks. Now, in the sequel, “The Mountain,” Guy strikes out across the sea to see what else the world holds, and he lands on a...

This week marks the beginning of Lunar New Year, celebrated around the world by more than 2 billion people, who this year will ring in the Year of the Ox. The last time the Ox made an appearance was in 2009 – the year of the very first version of Link Removed. Get festive with Link Removed in...

Dig through the soil, discover new mysterious plants and take naps in the woods with the latest Link Removed map, Bloom, now available for free in the Minecraft Marketplace as part of Link Removed’s continuing Community Celebration. “Bloom is a world full of flowers and plants that you have...

Got some downtime on your hands during the holidays? If you’re a young map maker in search of new challenges in Link Removed, check out the continuation of the Community Celebration with this new downloadable content: Terra Swoop Force, which you’ll find for free in Minecraft Marketplace. In...

If you’ve got the Link Removed and want to get some virtual dirt under your very real fingernails, check out the new free content waiting for you from the Pixel Heads team. Farm Life, this week’s Bedrock Community Celebration gift, is now available in the Minecraft Marketplace. Head over to...

Mojang Studios is ending the year by celebrating the Minecraft community in weekly free giveaways. Link Removed players can look for free content made by community creators for both Bedrock and Java editions of the game, with new character creator items and maps over the course of four weeks...

The Block Friday sale in the Minecraft Marketplace has commenced and will be in effect through Nov. 30. Up to 100 maps and items will be on sale for 33% off during the entire week, but make sure to check in regularly because there will be two new 75% offers daily. Also look out for a free skin...

Star Wars fans: You can now download themed content based on your favorite space saga from the Link Removed. The pack includes content from the classic trilogy (“A New Hope” to “Return of the Jedi”) as well as the streaming series “The Mandalorian.” This DLC includes a map, a skin pack and a...