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After months of musing by leakers and insiders, the rumor mill is convinced that the PlayStation 6 could end up coming in at half the price of the next-generation Xbox console—rumors that, if proven to be true, could mark Sony and...
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Along with the new device, the release of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X also comes with a new full-screen gaming experience based on the revamped Xbox app. The machine boots into this "experience," which is essentially the Xbox app. It's not a...
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The teardown specialists at iFixIt got their hands on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X handheld (same model we reviewed) and promptly took it apart, and you can view all of the gory (and not-so-gory) details of the surgery in a short video...
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There will definitely be another Xbox console and it's going to deliver a "very premium" experience, according to remarks made by Xbox CEO Sarah Bond. During an interview with Mashable's Timothy Bech Werth, Bond shared the first details...
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A few unfortunate users of the Windows 11 October 2025 update (and Windows Server 2025) may have stumbled upon a critical issue where the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) failed to pick up mouse or keyboard input—but thankfully...
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The highly anticipated ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (see our review full of benchmarks and analysis), which is the first Windows handheld to officially implement the Xbox experience, is finally out in the wild. The launch of the device has sparked...
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Following the worldwide launch of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Microsoft announced some interesting upcoming features for both of the initial models specifically, and for Windows 11 gaming PCs at large. While this launch has been...
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Windows updates usually bring security enhancements, bug fixes and new features. Sometimes, though, these updates can also break parts of the operating system. Unfortunately, some updates for September and October fall into the latter...
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Microsoft Edge users will now have to jump through a few extra hoops to access the browser’s Internet Explorer (IE) Mode. This is because the Edge browser security team was recently made aware that compatibility mode was being abused by...
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After more than a decade of service, Windows 10, once pitched as the last monolithic version of Windows ever, is just hours away from officially reaching end of life (EOL) status, which Consumer Reports deemed a national security threat...
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If you want to buy an Xbox console, be it an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, chances are good you can waltz into your local Target or Walmart and pick one up. And if not, there's always the online route. Despite some recent hysteria...
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Just a few weeks after introducing AI agents into Office 365 apps, Microsoft is already testing news ways to bolster the integration of Copilot in Windows 11. Windows insiders will have access to new features that will allow Copilot to...
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Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is on shaky ground, as the company has increased prices for both its hardware and Game Pass subscription service while major vendors like Costco have quit carrying the consoles altogether. The vibes won't...
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Xbox is getting absolutely battered this console generation, but Microsoft still insists a next-gen AMD-powered Xbox is in the works—and the rumor mill is now pointing toward a 2027 release window for the next-gen Xbox with AMD's "Magnus"...
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Last year, the CrowdStrike BSOD crisis resulted in vital IT infrastructure all around the world being forced offline. Now, a year later, Apple has released a short film parodying these events titled The Underdogs: BSOD, which also serves...
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It has been a tumultuous month for the Xbox brand. In the face of near-simultaneous price hikes on Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, reports indicate that retailers like Costco are not only putting existing Xbox consoles on...
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After months of dropping details and inviting content creators to take Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for a spin, players were finally able to check out a beta version of the game. Similar to Battlefield 6, the CoD7 beta drew in cheaters...
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AI continues to permeate our daily life with many companies finding new ways to integrate the technology into its products. AI can be a double-edged sword, however, with nefarious actors continually finding new ways to leverage the...
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For years now, folks have been using Rufus to bypass Windows 11's onerous installation requirements. Got a system without Secure Boot or a functional TPM? No problem! Some buzz was going around that this was no longer possible with Windows...
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Microsoft caused quite firestorm on social media when it announced a significant price increase for its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription tier. Effective immediately, the new cost is $29.99 per month, marking a 50% jump compared to the...
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The end of Windows 10 is only two weeks away, but many users aren’t ready or able to make the move to Windows 11. This has led to lobbying from groups such as Consumer Reports and the Euroconsumers Group for a longer extended support...
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Within less than two weeks of raising prices of its Xbox consoles, Microsoft has brought price hikes to the digital realm in the form of a huge Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hike—and gamers are not happy. Not only have the lower tiers of...
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