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As rumors swirled and anticipation built for a dedicated Xbox handheld device, new insights from internal Microsoft strategy have shifted the battleground for next-generation mobile gaming. Behind the scenes, the green team is steering its focus away from a first-party native Xbox handheld—at...

For years, speculation about Microsoft entering the gaming handheld market has captivated both tech insiders and the Xbox community at large. Official hints from Xbox executives, coupled with industry leaks, have further fueled these rumors, suggesting Microsoft was actively developing a...

News that Microsoft may be suspending development on a dedicated portable Xbox has sparked a wave of speculation and debate within the gaming community. The delay comes at a pivotal time, not only because of the surge in popularity of handheld gaming PCs such as the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally...

Gamers who have spent years toggling back and forth between their favorite titles and a web browser will instantly appreciate one of Windows 11’s latest quality-of-life improvements: Microsoft’s Edge Game Assist, the in-game browser finally available to everyone through the Windows Game Bar. The...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update, KB5058499, represents a strategic leap in how the operating system handles high dynamic range (HDR) workflows and Dolby Vision technology. For years, HDR on Windows has been a double-edged sword: it promised brighter colors, richer contrasts, and lifelike...

Microsoft has recently introduced significant enhancements to High Dynamic Range (HDR) support in Windows 11, addressing longstanding user concerns and improving the overall visual experience. These updates provide users with greater control over HDR settings, particularly in streaming...

The modern digital landscape has steadily nudged consumers toward a future where ownership is no longer the default. For years, purchasing a boxed copy of Microsoft Office or slipping a game disc into your console signaled a straightforward relationship with software and entertainment—you paid...

The 2025 French Open, one of tennis's most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, is set to captivate fans from May 19 to June 8 at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. For enthusiasts eager to catch every serve and volley without a traditional cable subscription, a variety of streaming services...

In a move that has electrified both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of modern subscription services, Xbox has announced the launch of "Retro Classics" for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This initiative brings back more than 50 legendary Activision games—some of which haven't been accessible...

As excitement builds around one of the tech industry’s most anticipated annual events, Microsoft Build 2025 is ready to take center stage in Seattle, promising a cascade of advancements that will reshape the future for developers, enterprises, and everyday Windows users alike. With a four-day...

Just days after the much-hyped Build 2025 developer conference, Microsoft has unleashed Windows 11 build 26100.4188 (KB5058499) to the Release Preview channel, signaling a significant leap forward in desktop AI integration and fine-tuning a host of user experiences both for Copilot+ PC users and...

It’s that time again when the Seattle Convention Center becomes a nexus for developers, tech leaders, and enthusiasts as Microsoft Build returns—this year unfolding both in person and online from May 19 to 22. For anyone invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, from Azure architects to GitHub...

When picking the best VPN for Windows PCs in 2025, users face an expanding and often bewildering marketplace of virtual private network providers, each promising robust privacy, blazing speeds, and flawless access to content across the globe. This year, the stakes have never felt higher: online...

For many users, watching YouTube videos through the official website has become increasingly frustrating due to relentless advertisements, autoplaying recommendations, and an ever-expanding collection of distracting content types scattered around every video frame. While YouTube tries to keep...

In recent years, Microsoft has made concerted efforts to enhance accessibility, versatility, and user experience in Windows 11, introducing features that respond to the needs of a diversifying user base. Among these is the newly unveiled Multi-app Camera feature, presently available for testing...

Spotify's recent emancipation from Apple’s rigid payment ecosystem is nothing short of historic for the streaming giant and app developers at large. Following a U.S. court ruling declaring Apple to be in “willful violation” of an earlier injunction mandating fair competition, Spotify has wasted...

TikTok’s meteoric transformation from a lip-sync and dance-video playground into a pipeline directly feeding mainstream entertainment is more than just a quirky cultural milestone—it’s the opening salvo in a multi-front war reshaping the technology and media landscapes for a new generation. The...

The Surface NUC1, a compact tablet-PC hybrid from the company X+, has recently garnered attention for its potential as a Roon server and streamer. With a 7-inch 1280 x 1080 IPS touchscreen, Intel Alder Lake N200 CPU (up to 3.7GHz), 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD, it presents a...

The latest YouTube app update for Xbox, PlayStation, and Smart TVs marks a significant evolution in the big-screen streaming experience, addressing longstanding pain points while introducing a range of new features tailored to diverse viewing habits. This update—rolling out most notably on the...

For those seeking an alternative to mainstream media players like VLC, particularly on modern systems such as Windows 11, the MPV player stands out as a lean, highly customizable, and open-source option. Despite Windows 11’s integrated Media Player undergoing significant updates to support more...