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The $450 Xbox Series X deal is BACK at Dell for a limited time
By Jennifer Young published
BEST PRICE EVER The best deal we've seen on the flagship console is BACK but for a limited time
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Xbox lead Phil Spencer comments on PlayStation's Jim Ryan retiring in March 2024
By Samuel Tolbert published
Woah Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO and PlayStation boss Jim Ryan is leaving Sony in March 2024.
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FTC vows to keep trying to block Microsoft's controversial acquisition of Activision
By Cole Martin published
Xbox vs FTC The FTC refuses to let its case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision close, announcing today that it continues to work internally to challenge the 69 billion dollar deal.
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Report suggests Qualcomm's upcoming Oryon CPUs stirred controversy among PC makers
By Kevin Okemwa published
An odd choice A requirement by Qualcomm over its Oryon processors for Windows laptops may be causing a problem.
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Valve's Counter-Strike 2 is available now on Steam
By Samuel Tolbert published
2 arrives Counter-Strike 2 is available now on Steam, bringing redesigned maps, new dynamic smoke grenades, and more.
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Second Xbox update in September automatically deletes captures after 90 days, makes it easier to back them up
By Rebecca Spear published
New policy A new policy goes into effect today that makes it so captures made on Xbox consoles are deleted after 90 days, but it's also easier than ever to back them up.
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Copilot isn't the only AI on the way to Windows 11, you can now get on the wait list for Paint Cocreator
By Sean Endicott published
AI creation Microsoft is bringing the power of AI image generation to Paint. You can add yourself to a wait list now to try the new feature as soon as possible.
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Former Surface head Panos Panay officially on the way to Amazon
By Sean Endicott published
On the move Panos Panay shocked many when he announced his departure from Microsoft. We now know that Panay will join Amazon to lead the company's Devices & Services business.
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Windows Subsystem for Android update ships with CER file support, an updated Chromium version, and more
By Kevin Okemwa published
WSA Microsoft recently shipped a new preview update for Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11, bumping it to version 2309. The update ships with the usual reliability and graphics improvements.
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