Microsoft’s Xbox Copilot arrives on Windows 11 PCs worldwide
Microsoft's Xbox Copilot arrives on Windows 11 PCs worldwide Microsoft only started testing its new Gaming Copilot in the Windows Game Bar last month, and it’s now starting to roll out to all Windows 11 users today. While the initial preview was limited to certain markets, Microsoft says today’s release has “regional support everywhere except […]
Steam is dropping Windows 32-bit support in 2026
Steam is dropping Windows 32-bit support in 2026 Valve has announced that it will stop supporting 32-bit versions of Windows for its Steam app next year. Valve will continue to support 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 with Steam, but on January 1st 2026 it’s game over for 32-bit versions of Windows. Windows […]
Microsoft’s new Xbox mode on Windows has leaked for any handheld
Microsoft's new Xbox mode on Windows has leaked for any handheld Microsoft is getting ready to launch its Xbox full-screen experience on the new Xbox Ally devices next month, but it looks like you won’t need new hardware to get it. Windows enthusiasts have discovered a way to enable this new Xbox mode early in […]
Microsoft Paint is getting its own Photoshop-like project files
Microsoft Paint is getting its own Photoshop-like project files Microsoft has been steadily improving its Paint app in Windows 11 in recent years with a dark mode, transparency and layers, and even AI-powered image creation. Now, Microsoft is adding two new Photoshop-like features to its Paint app in Windows 11. You’ll soon be able to save […]
Microsoft trumps Google with $30 billion investment in the UK
Microsoft trumps Google with $30 billion investment in the UK Microsoft’s former store in London. | Photo: Getty Images Microsoft is announcing that it’s investing £22 billion (around $30 billion) in the UK to help support AI infrastructure and ongoing operations from 2025 through 2028. The investment includes $15 billion in capital expenditures to build a […]
Consumer Reports asks Microsoft to keep supporting Windows 10
Consumer Reports asks Microsoft to keep supporting Windows 10 Consumer Reports is calling on Microsoft to extend the October 14th deadline that will cut off free security updates for Windows 10 computers. In a letter to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Consumer Reports says the move will “strand millions of consumers” who have machines incompatible with […]
Google’s new Windows desktop app brings a Spotlight-like search bar to PC
Google's new Windows desktop app brings a Spotlight-like search bar to PC Google is testing a new search app for Windows. A blog post on Tuesday said the app, currently available on personal accounts via Google’s Search Labs, will allow you to use an Alt + Space shortcut to search for information from the files on […]
Microsoft favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code
Microsoft favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code Microsoft is adding automatic AI model selection to its Visual Studio Code editor that will automatically pick the best model for “optimal performance.” This new auto model feature will select between Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, GPT-5 mini and other models for GitHub Copilot free users, but paid […]
Microsoft’s Xbox PC app adds Steam games and access to other stores
Microsoft's Xbox PC app adds Steam games and access to other stores Microsoft is rolling out a new aggregated gaming library inside its Xbox PC app today on Windows. The updated app will now list games from Steam, Battle.net, and other PC storefronts — making it a launcher for games you have installed on your […]
Microsoft’s Office apps now have free Copilot Chat features
Microsoft's Office apps now have free Copilot Chat features Microsoft is adding the free Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and agents to Office apps for all Microsoft 365 business users today. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote are all being updated with a Copilot Chat sidebar that will help draft documents, analyze spreadsheets, and more without […]