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The original Xbox was going to be a lot like Project Helix, says ex-Microsoft gaming exec — here's why the first plans for a console-PC hybrid didn't work out

Microsoft's new Project Helix is an ambitious console that fuses Xbox and PC together — something it wanted for the original Xbox, but couldn't achieve.

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"We are rocking on bringing new Xbox console features!": Xbox is soliciting ideas for new features directly. Here are the best suggestions so far.

It's a renaissance for new Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC features right now, as Microsoft's gaming department seems to have been unleashed. Xbox engineer Bill Ridmann posits on X: What would you like to see? Here are the best suggestions.

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Former Microsoft Xbox VP says AI is "the big question mark" for the future of gaming — he believes "There won't be a line where it's 'AI' and 'not AI' anymore"

Microsoft's former gaming and Xbox VP Ed Fries believes AI is "the big question mark" for gaming moving forward, and says it's not going away.

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Windows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic.

Is Microsoft's big AI push falling off the rails? Possibly, but not for the reasons you might think. AI is here to stay, but Microsoft's AI infrastructure gamble is making Wall Street incredibly nervous ... here's why.

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"This is exactly the kind of thing driving me away from Windows": even Edge users don't want this new feature

Microsoft is testing an opt-out feature that forces Edge to launch at startup. The move triggered a backlash from Windows 11 and Edge users.

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Xbox handheld owners finally get the one feature they’ve begged for, and it instantly fixes one of the platform’s most annoying problems

Xbox is rolling out a new Gamepad Cursor toggle through Xbox Game Bar, allowing handheld users to control a cursor with a joystick for improved navigation via the Xbox Insider Program.

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"The CRT revival is real": I'm amazed by the community efforts to keep CRT gaming alive — and how OLED could be its renaissance for modern gamers

If you've ever used a CRT screen, you know how much better the tech is for retro games. But as CRT displays decline in number, enthusiasts have created a new way forward with modern OLED tech.

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"Gaming just got smoother on Snapdragon": You can finally customize your gaming gear on Windows on Arm

Logitech G HUB now works on Windows on Snapdragon through emulation, bringing RGB and DPI customization to Snapdragon X2 devices like the Zenbook A16 and other Snapdragon X PCs.

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Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists

A new Notepad update for Windows Insiders begins Microsoft's push to reduce Copilot on Windows 11, replacing it with AI-powered "writing tools" instead.

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Fresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename: A possible companion to "Triton" and more Game Pass subscription tiers?

A new Xbox Game Pass codename, Duet, has appeared alongside Triton in backend data, prompting speculation about potential new Game Pass tiers and possible subscription bundles involving external partnerships.

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NASA's Artemis II photos will give your Xbox dashboard a serious glow-up, and I didn't even know you could do this

Turns out there's at least one good reason to use Microsoft Edge on the Xbox console after all.

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Microsoft broke Windows 11 search by trying to fix it: Here's what happened

Microsoft broke Windows 11 search with a Bing update, which displayed blank results. The company has issued a fix.

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"Listening to how we can keep making it better for you": Windows Insider meetups are coming back after years away, connecting Windows 11 users with Microsoft

Microsoft brings back Windows Insider meetups to reconnect with users and shape the future of Windows 11.

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"Reclaiming my screen's real estate": Google Chrome is finally launching vertical browser tabs to catch up with Microsoft Edge

Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs and a refreshed Reading Mode, making tab management and the overall reading experience even better.

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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech

25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.

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Oop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too

New Halo: Campaign Evolved leaks suggest that the remake of Xbox's original flagship shooter will come out on Xbox, PC, and PS5 in late July.

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Xbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”

Xbox is finally giving Achievements the kind of upgrade fans have been asking for for years — new features, modern systems, and even a dedicated internal team focused entirely on community feedback.

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“Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS raises hardware requirements beyond those of Windows 11, and here's why this is happening.

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ChatGPT’s refusal to admit mistakes is getting out of hand, and this exchange proves it

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that ChatGPT doesn't have the capability to keep track of time, but the chatbot insists it does.

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"I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas

Reference to something called SteamGPT has appeared in a datamined Steam update, which could mean that Valve is bringing in AI to help speed up support requests and to buff anti-cheat. Here's what you need to know.

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"An error was made": We asked ASUS why Zenbook prices are suddenly soaring, and we have bad news

Just hours after our 5-star review dropped, ASUS and Best Buy hiked the price of the Zenbook A16.

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If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.

Did you buy an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? You might be in luck.

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Dell is scrubbing its failed Premium brand from existence, but who cares when you can save almost $900 on an XPS 14?

Dell is quietly turning its "Premium" laptops back into XPS machines to fix a naming mess, and you can save nearly $900 on the hardware formerly known as the Dell 14 Premium.

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"Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?

Intel's aging Raptor Lake desktop CPUs are "not going anywhere," according to an Intel exec, as RAM prices soar and PC gamers search for DDR4 alternatives. Are these chips worth buying in 2026? Let's explore.

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Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history

The full map for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed, and it's a big one. From the vast Tokyo City to the snowy mountains and everything in between, here's how it's all laid out.

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