Xbox revenue plummets ? and Microsoft?s own first?party lineup is the culprit, raising tough questions for 2026, but PC and cloud is up
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:55:41 +0000
As the Xbox brand continues its decline in overall revenue, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood attributes it to first-party content
Windows 11 just crossed 1 billion users in only four years ? a faster climb than Windows 10 and a major turning point for Microsoft?s modern PC strategy
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:20:10 +0000
It took Windows 10 1,706 days to reach 1 billion users, but Windows 11 has done it in just 1,576. A huge milestone for Microsoft.
If Leon in Resident Evil Requiem has you swooning, you have female Capcom devs to thank ? they thoroughly refined "a design that would make anyone?s heart throb"
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:37:54 +0000
Resident Evil Requiem's director says Leon's "hot uncle" design stemmed from female devs at Capcom refining "the finest details like the wrinkles on his neck."
This new controller has a heart rate sensor so you can see how sweaty you're getting ? it's also boasting 1000Hz polling rates and anti-drift sticks
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:26:46 +0000
Recently, Anbernic unveiled a new upcoming controller for PC, mobile, and Nintendo Switch with 1000Hz polling rates and a heart monitor of all things. Here are the details on its specs.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake looks better on Xbox Series S than Nintendo Switch 2 despite having less RAM ? here's the Digital Foundry analysis
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:08:40 +0000
New Digital Foundry analysis shows that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade looks better on the Xbox Series S than it does on the Nintendo Switch 2.
'Love Eternal' is an upcoming Xbox indie for masochists ? where uncanny psychological horror meets brutal platforming
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:19:11 +0000
An uncanny atmosphere, a lonely god, and a kidnapped girl from the suburbs come together in Love Eternal, a narrative-heavy horror platformer developed by brlka and published by Ysbryd Games. Love Eternal comes to Xbox in February 2026.
Square Enix director promises Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Rebirth and Part 3 releases will come to Xbox ? "Let's enjoy the world of FFVII together"
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:41:10 +0000
The director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake has confirmed Rebirth and Part 3 are coming to Xbox following the first part's successful launch on the console.
Intel?s new XeSS 3 driver finally brings multi?frame generation to Arc GPUs ? early results suggest smoother performance, smarter frame pacing, and a more competitive alternative to DLSS and FSR
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:33:38 +0000
The launch driver for Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" mobile chips includes XeSS 3 Multi Frame Generation support, and you can test it out now on way more hardware than just the new integrated GPUs.
The best new PowerToys feature just got even better ? now I can?t live without it
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:43:13 +0000
PowerToys v0.97.1 is here, bringing granular "Wrap mode" toggles to CursorWrap and improved support for multi-monitor setups.
AMD leak suggests RDNA 3.5 extended to 2029 ? RDNA 5 reserved for "premium" devices, raising big questions for future laptops and handhelds
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:09:46 +0000
A new leak has sparked rumors that AMD is sticking with its RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU architecture until 2029, leaving RDNA 5 for "premium" devices only. Is this Intel's opportunity to take over the handheld market?
Issues when playing YouTube videos on your Windows PC? YouTube?s latest error message is really an ad-blocker crackdown.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:53:01 +0000
YouTube doubles down on its war against ad-blockers with an error prompt, preventing video playback unless you disable the ad blocker or subscribe to YouTube's 14/month Premium plan.
This 'safe bet' laptop offers strong performance for AI tasks and a beautiful 2K, 120Hz OLED Touchscreen for digital art ? and it's now $400 cheaper
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:42:43 +0000
Best Buy is hosting a limited time 33% deal on the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 laptop, giving it a much-needed price cut so users can enjoy its impressive performance, durable 2-in-1 design, 2K touchscreen, and more for less.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: A $30 bump is great for now, but this CPU will live or die on the 9800X3D's pricing
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
I tested AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop CPU to see if it's worth the money over its 9800X3D predecessor. Should you spend an extra $30 for 400MHz?
Excel?s new Agent Mode can fix your broken formulas ? proving AI can be useful
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:16:00 +0000
Agent Mode brings a massive productivity boost to Excel for Windows and Mac, offering direct workbook edits and a choice between OpenAI and Anthropic models.
Austria?s Microsoft ruling signals a new era of liability for cloud platforms in schools
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:55:16 +0000
The Austrian data protection authority has ruled that Microsoft illegally used tracking cookies on a minor's device without consent, using its Microsoft 365 Education platform.
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