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Microsoft has shared a fresh plan for the future of Xbox, and it shows how much the gaming division is changing under new CEO Asha Sharma. In a memo written with Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty, the company explained that it is moving away from the “Microsoft Gaming” name and returning fully to the Xbox brand. The message is simple: Xbox wants to

Xbox and Discord look ready to work together again, and this time the partnership may be tied more closely to Game Pass. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently said that the two companies are “teaming up again” as Microsoft continues to make Game Pass more flexible for players. The message has started fresh discussion about what Xbox and Discord may be planning next. The two

Double Fine has shared more details about Kiln, its unusual multiplayer brawler where pottery is not just part of the art style, but also part of the gameplay. The game is built around 4v4 matches, player-made clay characters, and team battles where players try to move water and destroy the other team’s kiln. Kiln’s biggest idea is letting players shape their own fighters without

Xbox is clearly preparing for a new era, but some long-time fans are worried about what may be lost along the way. Microsoft recently removed Xbox Social Clubs, and that move has raised a bigger question: is Xbox moving too far away from the social features that once made the brand special? The removal may make sense from a business point of view. Social

Microsoft is making another major change to its gaming business. After months of leadership changes and Game Pass updates, the company is now setting a new direction for Xbox. A message sent to Xbox teams says the division will focus more on daily active players, while also improving hardware, games, services, and the overall player experience. Xbox wants to become more affordable, personal, and

Xbox players have a new Free Play Days lineup to check out, and this week’s offer has a mix of strategy, sports, city building, and survival games. Microsoft has opened access to Age of Mythology: Retold, MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and The Survivalists for a limited time. The offer is available during the weekend and gives players a chance to

Microsoft is making a major change to Xbox Game Pass by lowering the price of two important plans. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass are both getting cheaper, which may sound like great news for players at first. However, the change also comes with a big trade-off: future Call of Duty games will no longer launch on Game Pass on day one.

Microsoft is getting ready for the release of Forza Horizon 6 with more than just the game itself. The company has announced a new limited edition Xbox controller and wireless headset inspired by the next chapter in its popular racing series. Forza Horizon 6 is set to launch in less than a month, and Microsoft is using the moment to bring out accessories that

Microsoft seems to be working on a new Xbox Game Pass option called Starter Edition, but it may not launch as a separate subscription plan. Instead, it could be offered as a benefit for Discord Nitro users. A leaked banner shared by DiscordPreviews suggests that this bundle may give Nitro members access to more than 50 games, including titles like Stardew Valley and Fallout

Chrome is testing an update to AI Mode that uses open tabs as context for both suggestions and answers. The feature is still being tested, where selected tabs can be used directly when asking questions. Shared tabs let AI Mode work across multiple pages In our testing, AI Mode starts with general suggestions under the input box. Once you ask about a page, those

Chrome’s AI Mode is starting to accept more than just PDFs. In testing, the file picker now shows an “All files (*.*)” option instead of limiting uploads to PDF files in Chrome Canary on desktop. Until now, the upload dialog has only allowed PDFs. That restriction is no longer visible in the picker, so other file types can be selected directly. AI Mode supports

Chrome is working on a new “Save Video Frame” feature inside its Global Media Controls (GMC). It adds a button to the media panel that lets you capture the current video frame as an image. Chrome already supports this in a limited way. On some unprotected videos, such as YouTube, you can right-click and choose “Save video frame as.” The new option brings that

Google is testing a change in Chrome Canary that removes the bookmarks bar from the New Tab page. Currently, Chrome treats the New Tab page differently. Even when the bookmarks bar is turned off, it can still appear at the top of a new tab. The setting does not apply consistently. The change shows up as a new Chrome Canary flag called ‘NTP Simplification

We recently reported that Google is nudging users to try Gemini in Chrome on Android. Now, Chrome Canary on Android shows a prompt that introduces Gemini and asks users to pin it to the toolbar. The browser also includes a toolbar shortcut and a dedicated settings page that controls how Gemini works inside Chrome. Gemini in Chrome shows up on Android in Canary Gemini

Chrome’s latest experiment doesn’t change how your bookmarks look, but it quietly changes who can see them. A new “Bookmarks Encryption” flag in Canary moves your saved sites into an encrypted store, so the old readable Bookmarks file simply vanishes once the strongest setting is turned on. The behavior described here has been verified on desktop builds in Chrome Canary. Chrome already protects sensitive

Some Windows features sit quietly in the background, rarely noticed until they suddenly matter. Filter Keys is one of them. It is not something most users actively look for, but if you have ever struggled with accidental key presses or overly sensitive keyboards, it can make a real difference. In Windows 11, Filter Keys is part of the accessibility toolkit. It is designed to

Microsoft appears to be working on a smaller Surface Pro, based on recent certification listings ahead of a rumored launch. While details are still limited, the direction itself is more interesting than the leak. A compact Surface Pro isn’t just another variant. It reflects how usage patterns are shifting toward portability, especially with lighter workflows and more efficient hardware. What Is the Smaller Surface

If you want to add the Google Translate extension in Chrome and translate webpages instantly, you can install the official extension from the Chrome Web Store. This extension allows you to translate entire webpages or selected text into your preferred language. Google Translate can automatically detect the language of a webpage and convert it into a language you understand. This makes it useful when

Chrome for Android may soon guide new users through key browser settings with a "setup list" on the New Tab page. Google is testing a feature called "Android SetupList" behind a flag in Chrome Canary. When enabled, it turns the Chrome tips carousel on the New Tab page into a short setup checklist that prompts users to finish important browser setup steps. Instead of

Press the Back button on certain websites in Chrome, and you may not return to the page you expected. Instead, you could land on a page you never chose to open. Sometimes, that page is an ad. Google is preparing a change in Chrome, known internally as the “Back-To-Ad intervention,” to address this behavior. The aim is to skip history entries inserted by ad