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Microsoft has opened a new Xbox Player Voice feedback hub, giving Xbox players a more direct way to share ideas, vote on requests, and track whether suggestions are being reviewed. The tool arrives as Xbox prepares for its next generation plans under new CEO Asha Sharma, and fans have already made one message very clear: they want stronger Xbox exclusives again. Xbox Player Voice

CrystalDiskInfo is getting a new clone detection feature designed to help PC builders spot fake Samsung SSDs. The update comes after a wave of convincing counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro drives appeared on third party marketplaces, making it harder for buyers to know whether they received a real drive. Fake SSDs used to be easier to catch. Many would show strange capacity numbers, fail basic

Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation Plus Essential in select regions, with the new rates taking effect for new customers starting May 20, 2026. The change affects one month and three month subscription options, while most current subscribers will not see an immediate increase unless they change their subscription. The monthly PlayStation Plus Essential plan is rising from $9.99 to $10.99 in the

Google is changing Search into something much bigger than a box that returns links. At Google I/O 2026, the company showed how Search is moving deeper into AI, with conversational prompts, personal agents, ongoing topic tracking, and even the ability to complete actions such as reservations. The shift builds on AI Mode, which already lets Search answer complex questions in a more conversational way.

Google has introduced Spark, a new Gemini powered AI agent that is designed to work in the cloud and handle digital tasks across your apps. The assistant was announced at Google I/O 2026 and will first roll out to trusted testers before reaching Google AI Ultra subscribers. Spark is not meant to be a normal chatbot that waits inside an app. Google describes it

Google is adding a new AI feature called Docs Live that can turn a spoken “brain dump” into a more organized document. The idea is simple: you talk through what you are thinking, even if it is messy or unfinished, and Gemini helps shape it into something useful. Docs Live is built for moments when you know what you need, but you do not

Microsoft is preparing to phase out SMS verification for personal Microsoft accounts, pushing people toward passkeys as the main way to sign in. The change means the familiar six digit code sent by text message will no longer remain a long term login option. The company has been moving in this direction for a while. New Microsoft accounts already started using passkeys by default

Microsoft has announced its latest Surface for Business devices, and most of the update is exactly what you would expect. The new lineup brings Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, also known as Panther Lake, to the Surface Pro for Business and Surface Laptop for Business. The design is mostly unchanged, but one feature stands out: an integrated privacy screen. The new privacy screen

Forza Horizon 6 has officially launched worldwide, and its Steam numbers are already far beyond the previous games in the series. After reaching more than 170,000 concurrent Steam players during early access, Playground Games’ new racer has now climbed past 270,000 concurrent players following its full release. The game launched for standard edition buyers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on May 19, 2026,

Microsoft has been improving Xbox on Windows handhelds, and the Xbox Ally is starting to show what the company wants from its future hardware strategy. New Xbox Mode updates, better docked support, AutoSR testing, and expanded controller friendly settings all point toward a more console like Windows gaming experience. The problem is that the experience still does not feel as smooth as a real

Microsoft has introduced the Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition as part of its 2026 business Surface lineup. The new model adds Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 chips, but it keeps the same basic design, display options, ports, cameras, speakers, and form factor as recent Surface Pro models. That makes this release more of a performance refresh than a full redesign. For

The WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD is now available at a lower price, giving Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other handheld PC owners a useful way to fix one of the biggest problems with portable gaming: limited storage. The 2TB model is currently listed at $349.99 at Best Buy, down from $432.99. That is a saving of $83 and makes the drive more

Winhanced is becoming a more complete launcher for Windows gaming handhelds, and its latest update adds two major areas of support: PlayStation libraries and emulators. The update gives handheld PC players a cleaner way to organize games across more platforms without relying only on the Xbox app or separate launchers. The latest public release, version 0.9.6.9, adds PlayStation library support for everyone. After signing

Darksiders Warmastered Edition is now available on Xbox Series X and Series S, and existing Xbox One owners can upgrade to the new version for free. THQ Nordic confirmed the upgrade alongside the current generation release, making the Xbox version more generous than the PlayStation version. The new release brings War’s original adventure to modern consoles with native 4K rendering, 60FPS gameplay, and Photo

Sony is reportedly changing its approach to PC releases, and the move could have a direct effect on Microsoft’s next generation Xbox strategy. According to recent reporting, future narrative focused single player PlayStation games may stay exclusive to PlayStation hardware instead of coming to PC later. The timing has drawn attention because Microsoft is preparing Project Helix, its next generation Xbox plan that is

Forza Horizon 6 is now available, and Microsoft is marking the launch with two new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X and Series S. Both backgrounds are based on the game’s Japan setting and are available now for all current Xbox console owners. One of the backgrounds arrived earlier this month, while the second was added on launch day as Forza Horizon 6 rolled

Microsoft has revealed the next batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, with 13 games arriving between May 20 and June 2. The lineup includes new arrivals, returning games, and tier changes across console, PC, and cloud. The biggest names in this wave are Jurassic World Evolution 3, The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, Remnant 2, Final Fantasy VI, Luna Abyss, and Escape Simulator. Forza

Forza Horizon 6 is now available worldwide, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can start playing it on day one. After several days of paid early access, the Standard Edition is live for everyone, giving players full access to Playground Games’ new Horizon Japan map. The launch is only the beginning. Playground has already detailed the first post launch season, called Series 1: Welcome

Forza Horizon 6 is almost ready for its full Xbox and Game Pass launch, but many players are already trying to get in early through the familiar “New Zealand trick.” The method has been popular on Xbox for years. Since many games unlock at midnight local time, New Zealand often gets access before players in the US, UK, and other regions. By changing an

Microsoft has confirmed the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, and this late May list includes two major Atlus RPGs. All five games are marked as “leaving soon” in the official Xbox mobile app and are scheduled to leave the service on May 31. The biggest loss is Metaphor: ReFantazio, one of Atlus’ most praised RPGs in recent years. Persona 4 Golden