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OPINION: As Xbox Series X|S digital game sales reportedly hit a 91% share, Microsoft needs to ensure disc collectors don't get left behind with the next-gen Xbox — I think it's time to revive the "hated" 2013 disc-digital licensing model

Xbox digital games have reportedly hit a 91% share over physical discs, making the future of physical look bleak.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date — Launch times, countdown, preload, and when it's coming out

After 10 long years, the next Dragon Age game, The Veilguard, is finally almost here. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more.

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Microsoft's next Surface laptop might get a massive Lunar Lake upgrade

A strange leak revealed details about an Intel Lunar Lake-based Windows laptop, a machine we've heard nothing about so far. Could Intel's new chip outdo the Snapdragon X Elite?

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Forget about all the M4 MacBook leaks – Microsoft Surface Laptop with Intel Lunar Lake CPU just appeared in the wild, and it could be a dream notebook

While a Core Ultra 200V processor could be a huge step forward for Microsoft’s laptop, there are some worrying doubts over this would-be portable.

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A tech enthusiast nostalgically brings Microsoft's retro GUI look and finish from the 90s to its "AI OS" — an early Windows 11 Halloween costume?

An avid tech enthusiast recently shared a nostalgic project of Windows 11 rocking a retro 90s look featuring Microsoft's classic graphical user interface (GUI) from the 90s.

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Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition unboxed and hands-on: Microsoft's three Xbox Series X|S consoles for the holiday are now available, and here are our early impressions

The 2TB Xbox Series X, White Digital Xbox Series X, and 1TB White Xbox Series S are now available at various retailers, with some countries getting availability on October 29.

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Microsoft's October 2024 'Xbox Partner Preview' event revealed: Alan Wake II expansion, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and much more

The next Xbox Partner Preview is set to go live on October 17, 2024, giving us a look at the next wave of upcoming Xbox and Windows PC titles from Microsoft's game creator publishing partners.

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No need to pay $50 per year for these incredible wallpapers

Microsoft shared a large collection of wallpapers to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Windows Insider Program.

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Windows 10 is now in its final year of free support — here's what you need to know

The death of Windows 10 is now fast approaching. We have just one year left of free support and security updates before Microsoft pulls the plug, meaning everyone still running Windows 10 should now be thinking about an exit strategy ahead of October 14, 2025.

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Google warns it will end support for uBlock Origin soon "because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions" — leaving over 30 million users susceptible to intrusive ads

Google warned it's ending support for the Manifest V2 framework soon via the Chrome Web Store. This means uBlock Origin and other extensions that aren't Manifest V3 compliant won't be supported much longer.

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Nobel Prize winner claims Sam Altman was fired for prioritizing profits over safety as Steam faces the heat for its crude sales strategy

As OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in investment from Microsoft and NVIDIA, an AI artist argued that people are stealing from him by using AI. We also saw a major update to Windows 11 roll out and Microsoft ship the latest version of Office.

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Hello Kitty fans have a new option for an official gaming headset, but there's only one place to get it

Razer has announced a new "Hello Kitty and Friends" edition of the Kraken Kitty V2 wired gaming headset, available exclusively at Target.

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A new research paper suggests that Bing / Microsoft Copilot "AI" medical advice may be capable of causing you severe harm, at least 22% of the time ...

A new study coming out of Europe suggests that Microsoft Copilot is spectacularly bad at offering medical advice, and in some cases, has even recommended seriously harmful, life-threatening advice.

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Here are some exclusive details on what Xbox Cloud Gaming "Bring Your Own Games" rollout will look like: Regions, game library size, access on iPhone, Android, and more.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is finally getting the ability to purchase games outside of Xbox Game Pass. But how will the rollout work? We have the details.

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One of the biggest Harry Potter games in history is reportedly getting a definitive edition

A Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition is reportedly on the way, bringing players new story quests and activities.

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The Persona devs just shattered their sales record with Metaphor: ReFantazio (and it's well deserved)

Metaphor: ReFantazio has become the fastest-selling game in Atlus history, breaking the record set earlier this year by Persona 3 Reload.

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A report claims that Xbox is pulling out of Saudi Arabia and other Middle East regions, and now Microsoft has responded

A new report suggested that Xbox is planning to exit Saudi Arabia leading to widespread speculation about a total exit from the wider Middle East region.

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HP sent me its "next-gen" enterprise flagship months before release, and I think I finally understand the AI PC craze

I got my hands on the HP EliteBook X months before its planned release, and there's a lot here that excites me about the future of Windows laptops.

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Linus Tech Tips told me to buy this $40 ergonomic PC wrist rest accessory, but does it actually work? It didn't for me, but it might for you.

Deltahub Carpio 2.0 PC wrist rest review: Famed tech-tuber Linus Tech Tips personally endorsed this $40 wrist rest accessory, but is it worth it? I've been using it for two weeks and have ultimately found that it falls short of its promises (at least for me).

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Sea of Thieves will let you live out your Metal Gear Solid pirate fantasies with new stealth systems

Rare and Xbox Game Studios' Sea of Thieves is getting a deluge of new stealth systems, including crouching and disguises.

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Microsoft ends Surface Duo 2 support with final security update

Microsoft is giving the Surface Duo 2 one final update before officially ending its support.

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Can I play Metaphor: ReFantazio on ASUS ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and other gaming handhelds?

We set out to find out if Metaphor: ReFantazio is playable on gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, and this is what we found.

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Alienware made a wireless gaming headset so good it's dethroned my favorite Razer, but I sure am glad I didn't have to pay for it

Alienware is back again with another "Pro" accessory, and this one is the best wireless gaming headset I've used in years.

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Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to Windows PC after 14 years and will support DLSS, FSR, and ultrawide monitors

Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to Windows PC on October 29, with support for 144hz, adjustable shadows, and more.

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Samsung T7 review: The portable SSD to get right now

Samsung's T7 portable SSD costs less than its counterpart, the T7 Touch, while bringing the same level of performance all in a tiny, credit card-size package. And this is probably going to be the one you want to buy.

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