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Microsoft and Meta are teaming up to offer Xbox Game Pass with the Quest VR Horizon+ subscription — Xbox VR controller improvements coming too

For all 6 Meta Quest owners reading Windows Central today, Microsoft and Xbox have a new offering for you.

Windows Central · Jul 21

Analog hobbies are booming as AI burnout hits Gen Z hardest — and the Windows PC could be the unexpected winner

The rise of AI, the prevalence of smartphones, and the general digital overload have created an analog revival of sorts, and Gen Z seems to be at the forefront. Does the trusty Windows PC stand to benefit from this movement?

Windows Central · Jul 21

AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D looks like a steal at $279, but you'll still end up paying more for less power — what gives?

AMD has already cut the price of its new Ryzen 7 7700X3D gaming CPU just days after its launch. Does that mean it's actually a better deal than its superior 7800X3D sibling? Not in 2026. Here's what most people are missing when they look at CPU prices.

Windows Central · Jul 20

Report contradicts Microsoft's statements that id Software hasn't been shoved onto Unreal from id Tech: 'It's most likely going to end up in the trash can'

"Success is detached from your ability to keep a job."

PC Gamer · Jul 16

Alienware made an "entry-level" gaming laptop with RTX 5050 graphics — but this 15-inch PC needs more than NVIDIA's clever upscaling tech to offset its downsides.

The Alienware 15 gaming laptop with RTX 5050 graphics delivers capable gaming performance with NVIDIA's DLSS tech, but loud fans and tight storage hold it back.

Windows Central · Jul 15

I tested Windows 11's overhauled search experience, and I think Microsoft has finally fixed it: Windows Search is now more accurate and easier to use

Microsoft's new Windows Search experience is now rolling out in preview, and I've gone hands-on to see if the improvements really do make a difference.

Windows Central · Jul 15

Xbox's cuts and layoffs don't solve its biggest problem — What will Asha do to solve Microsoft's biggest gaming crisis?

In order to find the next genuine article of growth, Xbox will need to innovate in ways it hasn't seen in decades. Will Xbox CEO Asha Sharma be given the runway to do it?

Windows Central · Jul 14

DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Review round-up — This DLC recaptures the speed and challenge of DOOM: Eternal, making the game more awesome than ever

id Software recently released DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations, a DLC expansion to DOOM: The Dark Ages that's being highly praised by critics and fans for its new campaign and improved combat that brings back the faster-paced gameplay of previous DOOM games like DOOM: Eternal.

Windows Central · Jul 13

Microsoft wants to integrate your smartphone more deeply with Windows 11: Plans major UX enhancements that will make your PC and phone more seamlessly connected

Sources say that Microsoft is exploring several ways it can introduce new smartphone integration features across the Windows 11 interface in the coming months.

Windows Central · Jul 12

I tested Acer's new Swift Go 16 AI, and this affordable OLED laptop impressed me more than I had expected

Acer's Swift Go 16 AI laptop offers surprisingly strong performance, a colorful OLED screen, and long battery life, but I found some issues that hold it back.

Windows Central · Jul 11