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6 Xbox and PC gamer gifts that aren't trash — Here’s what they'll actually want to unwrap this holiday

Holiday shopping for gamers doesn't have to be stressful. Here's a bunch of useful or fun gifts that will make your loved one smile.

Windows Central

Microsoft Copilot down: AI assistant not working in major outage

Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, has been hit by a major outage.

The Independent UK

Microsoft killed the promising Perfect Dark reboot, but Take-Two has snapped up its leads for a new 2K studio

Darrell Gallagher and Brian Horton will work together on a new, yet-to-be-announced project.

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Windows 3.1 included a red and yellow 'Hot Dog Stand' color scheme so garish it was long assumed to be a joke, so I tracked down Microsoft's original UI designer to get the true story

Setting the record straight, 33 years later.

PC Gamer

Xbox just kicked off a huge 'Beyond Black Friday' game deals sale in time for Christmas and holiday gift-giving — but there's one weird catch

Microsoft and Xbox have launched a limited-time "Beyond Black Friday" sale that features an ocean of big Xbox and PC game deals, but only for DLCs and expansions.

Windows Central

Trump warns without uniform rules “AI WILL BE DESTROYED IN ITS INFANCY” — critics warn of federal overreach

President Trump plans an AI executive order to block state-level regulations, prompting warnings from officials who argue the move hands too much power to the federal government.

Windows Central

Apple won’t be the same in 2026. Meet the company’s next generation of leaders and rising stars after its biggest executive exodus in years

Apple is overhauling its executive leadership with new heads of AI, design, operations, and legal, setting the stage for succession beyond Tim Cook.

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Looks like the Run dialog box is getting a sleek new look on Windows 11

I just hope it's just as snappy. And where'd my browse button go?

PC Gamer

Windows 11 will finally get its missing Agenda view — but Microsoft rebuilt it in the worst way

Windows 11 is finally regaining the Agenda view Microsoft removed, but the replacement is a WebView2 component that doesn't feel native and that uses more resources.

Windows Central

Windows is rolling out the ability to handle all app updates from just your OS, but with limited support right now

Oh! That seems like it could actually be useful.

PC Gamer

Microsoft has a problem: nobody wants to buy or use its shoddy AI products — as Google's AI growth begins to outpace Copilot products

Microsoft is about to miss the boat on another computing paradigm shift, as Google's growth starts to outpace Copilot amidst reports of cut forecasts.

Windows Central

Satya Nadella calls Microsoft's size a "massive disadvantage" in AI — is Nadella signalling more layoffs?

CEO Satya Nadella recently indicated that Microsoft's size "has become a massive disadvantage" as it tries to establish dominance in the AI space against startups.

Windows Central

Windows 11's File Explorer will no longer show AI actions when there's no actionable AI — finally decluttering the right-click menu

An upcoming change now in preview will remove AI actions from the right-click menu when disabled or when there are no AI actions that apply.

Windows Central

Windows 11 25H2 update is now available for all PCs – here's how to get it

Windows 11 25H2 has the green light for deployment across all eligible PCs (including Windows 10 upgrades).

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Axios

Why there's an AI bubble and why you shouldn't ignore it

Companies are trying to take advantage of the boom, without being left with the bag.

Windows Central

Xbox did so badly on US Black Friday sales its SKUs were beaten by a console you've never heard of

Circana’s data shows a surprising top three for US Black Friday, with the NEX Playground outperforming established consoles and further highlighting Xbox's ongoing struggles.

Windows Central

Notepad on Windows 11 can now make Markdown tables — here's how to master it

On Windows 11, you can now create tables with the expansion of the Markdown support in Notepad, and here's how to get started.

Fortune

Millionaire YouTuber Hank Green tells Gen Z to rethink their Tesla bets—and shares the portfolio changes he's making to avoid AI-bubble fallout

The S&P 500’s record concentration in AI-focused companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google could bear bad news in the event of a bubble pop, says YouTuber Hank Green.

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Windows Central

Top 16 new features coming in Windows 11's December 2025 update — File Explorer, Start menu, Virtual Workspaces, and more

On Windows 11, the December 2025 Security Update brings changes to the Search home UI, adds new Share with Copilot features in the Taskbar, introduces an option to disable Drag Tray, improves (and breaks) dark mode in File Explorer, the Settings app gets tons of improvements, and a lot more.

Windows Central

Honeycomb's Foxtrot flight stick is, without a doubt, my new favorite way to play Microsoft Flight Simulator

The Honeycomb Foxtrot is undoubtedly a premium flight stick, but one that stays within a reasonable price bracket — it's a long-awaited, triumphant release.

MarketBeat

Gates Foundation Sells MSFT Stock—Should Investors Be Worried?

The Gates Foundation sold 65% of its Microsoft stake, but analysts say the move reflects rebalancing, not fading confidence, which makes MSFT stock a buy

Benzinga

NYSE Chief Says 2026 IPO Boom Is Coming After Market Shutdowns: 'It's Going To Be A Busy January...'

New York Stock Exchange President Lynn Martin expects a surge of delayed IPOs to hit the market early next year after a series of disruptions pushed companies to pause their listing plans.

Windows Central

"The most complex game I've ever worked on." Legendary Fallout dev making Xbox's Clockwork Revolution teases crazy depth — and a feature I'm dying to see

One of the biggest upcoming Xbox RPGs is inXile's Clockwork Revolution, and its devs recently went onto the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcase to tease its depth and "visual reactivity."

Benzinga

Nancy Pelosi And Dan Ives Pile Into The Same 8 AI Stocks — What Do They See Coming?

Combine one of the most well-known financial figures and the investment portfolio of the most followed member of Congress, and you will get a lot of bets on the artificial intelligence sector.

Windows Central

Too busy chasing AI hype, Microsoft left Windows 11’s design flaws untouched. Developers are the ones delivering the polish users expect

FluentFlyout delivers the polished media controls Windows 11 still lacks, underscoring Microsoft’s slow pace on basic UI fixes despite recent design efforts.

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