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Microsoft Says Asus Determined Pricing for ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Based on Features, Other Factors
Microsoft and Asus launched the new Xbox-branded Ally handhelds this month. The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X are priced at $599.99 and $999.99, respectively. Now, Xbox president Sarah Bond has said that Asus largely set the guidance for pricing for the devices based on their features and other factors.
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Microsoft Windows Users in Europe Can Now Uninstall Microsoft Store, Disable Microsoft Edge Default Prompts
Microsoft is rolling out noteworthy updates to Windows 10 and 11 for users in Europe, to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The update disables prompts to set Microsoft Edge as the default browser and even lets users uninstall the Microsoft Store app, while still receiving application updates.
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Microsoft Brings Semantic Indexing to Windows Search on Snapdragon-Powered Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Insider preview build on Friday. The new update adds the improved Windows Search feature in preview to the Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. These artificial intelligence (AI) enabled devices will now support natural language or semantic searches for files stored locally. This means users can type conversational c...
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Stalker 2, Spider-Man 2, Starfield: Best Holiday Season Deals on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox Games
We’re nearing the end of 2024, which means end-of-the-year Holiday season sales are live on every major games storefront. Players on PC, PlayStation and Xbox can get titles, old and new, across genres at deep discounts.
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Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Still Saves Snapshots of Sensitive Information: Report
Microsoft finally rolled out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature with the Windows 11 Insider Preview update last month. But contrary to Microsoft’s claims that the updated version does not store sensitive information such as credit cards or passwords, a new report suggests this security measure seldom works. Multiple instances...
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HP EliteBook Ultra, HP OmniBook X Copilot+ AI PCs With Snapdragon X Elite Chipset Launched in India
HP unveiled its first Copilot+ AI PCs, the HP EliteBook Ultra and HP OmniBook X, in India Thursday. Powered by the Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite platform, HP’s new AI laptops take advantage of the dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) of the chipset, rated at 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS) and capable of running demanding generative AI ...
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Windows 11 Start Menu Ads Rolling Out for All Users: How to Turn Them Off
Windows 11 Start menu is getting an update that might leave some users feeling annoyed. Microsoft is rolling out Start menu ads with the new Windows 11 update which is expected to reach all users this week. These ads are shown as part of the recommended section and the tech giant is pitching them as a discoverability feature to learn about “great...
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Spider-Man 2, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and More: New Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X in October
What are the biggest games releasing in October 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the survival horror Alan Wake 2, EA Sports UFC 5, roguelite Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Sonic Superstars, and Lords of the Fallen are among the standout titles ...
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Global Launch Timings Revealed: Details
Assassin’s Creed Mirage global release times have been revealed by publisher Ubisoft in a tweet. The game is getting a staggered launch, with console versions dropping on October 5 at midnight local time across the world. PC release timings, however, are quite haphazard, with the Epic Games Store version launching October 5 at 4pm UTC. Preload is...
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Resident Evil 4 Remake App Store Listing Goes Live, Priced at Premium Cost of Rs. 3,599
Resident Evil 4 remake’s App Store page has gone live, and it’s slated to launch by late 2023. The mobile version — iPhone 15 Pro and above — is listed for Rs. 3,599, which is the same price as the mainline PC port. However, the title comes with support for Apple’s Universal Purchase, so you can share the same app across other Apple devic...
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage PC System Requirements Announced Ahead of Launch
Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s PC system requirements are out now. Running the game on Ultra settings does not require the latest Nvidia 40 or AMD’s 7000 series cards, which is surprisingly odd for PC games of this generation. The port also comes with support for wide and multi-screen displays, an in-game benchmark, and more. Intel seems to be the...
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Unity Engine’s Installation-Based Fee Prompts Backlash From Game Developers: Details
Unity will soon charge developers a certain fee based on the number times a game is installed onto a system. The plan is called Unity Runtime Fee and it goes into effect starting January 1, 2024, upsetting indie developers around the world, who are bound to make a loss and potentially, go bankrupt because of it. For those on Unity Personal and Plus...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Still Coming to PS4 and Xbox One, Will Be a ‘Premium’ Standalone Release
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is still coming to the previous-gen PS4 and Xbox One consoles, despite rumours flaring up over the weekend. Confusion about the lack of previous-gen release arose when content creator TheGamingRevolution tweeted an image from the Microsoft store, which only showed the Xbox Series S/X logo, while the official teaser fr...
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Arrives This October, Gets New Gameplay Trailer
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set to release October 12, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Ubisoft revealed the news during the PlayStation Showcase event, alongside dropping a new gameplay trailer that focused on some of the returning skills to the franchise. The game is set in ninth-century Baghdad, and has you play as Basim Ibn ...
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Second Playable Demo Release Date Set for February 24
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is getting a playable demo this month, developer Team Ninja has confirmed. The demo will be available to download for free starting February 24, with all progress and saved data carrying over to the full game upon purchase. Unlike the first console-only demo from September, this new version will be playable across PC, PS4, P...
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Microsoft Says Asus Determined Pricing for ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Based on Features, Other Factors
Microsoft and Asus launched the new Xbox-branded Ally handhelds this month. The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X are priced at $599.99 and $999.99, respectively. Now, Xbox president Sarah Bond has said that Asus largely set the guidance for pricing for the devices based on their features and other factors.
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Microsoft Windows Users in Europe Can Now Uninstall Microsoft Store, Disable Microsoft Edge Default Prompts
Microsoft is rolling out noteworthy updates to Windows 10 and 11 for users in Europe, to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The update disables prompts to set Microsoft Edge as the default browser and even lets users uninstall the Microsoft Store app, while still receiving application updates.
-
Microsoft Brings Semantic Indexing to Windows Search on Snapdragon-Powered Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Insider preview build on Friday. The new update adds the improved Windows Search feature in preview to the Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. These artificial intelligence (AI) enabled devices will now support natural language or semantic searches for files stored locally. This means users can type conversational c...
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Stalker 2, Spider-Man 2, Starfield: Best Holiday Season Deals on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox Games
We’re nearing the end of 2024, which means end-of-the-year Holiday season sales are live on every major games storefront. Players on PC, PlayStation and Xbox can get titles, old and new, across genres at deep discounts.
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Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Still Saves Snapshots of Sensitive Information: Report
Microsoft finally rolled out its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature with the Windows 11 Insider Preview update last month. But contrary to Microsoft’s claims that the updated version does not store sensitive information such as credit cards or passwords, a new report suggests this security measure seldom works. Multiple instances...
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HP EliteBook Ultra, HP OmniBook X Copilot+ AI PCs With Snapdragon X Elite Chipset Launched in India
HP unveiled its first Copilot+ AI PCs, the HP EliteBook Ultra and HP OmniBook X, in India Thursday. Powered by the Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite platform, HP’s new AI laptops take advantage of the dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) of the chipset, rated at 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS) and capable of running demanding generative AI ...
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Windows 11 Start Menu Ads Rolling Out for All Users: How to Turn Them Off
Windows 11 Start menu is getting an update that might leave some users feeling annoyed. Microsoft is rolling out Start menu ads with the new Windows 11 update which is expected to reach all users this week. These ads are shown as part of the recommended section and the tech giant is pitching them as a discoverability feature to learn about “great...
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Spider-Man 2, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and More: New Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X in October
What are the biggest games releasing in October 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the survival horror Alan Wake 2, EA Sports UFC 5, roguelite Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Sonic Superstars, and Lords of the Fallen are among the standout titles ...
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Global Launch Timings Revealed: Details
Assassin’s Creed Mirage global release times have been revealed by publisher Ubisoft in a tweet. The game is getting a staggered launch, with console versions dropping on October 5 at midnight local time across the world. PC release timings, however, are quite haphazard, with the Epic Games Store version launching October 5 at 4pm UTC. Preload is...
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Resident Evil 4 Remake App Store Listing Goes Live, Priced at Premium Cost of Rs. 3,599
Resident Evil 4 remake’s App Store page has gone live, and it’s slated to launch by late 2023. The mobile version — iPhone 15 Pro and above — is listed for Rs. 3,599, which is the same price as the mainline PC port. However, the title comes with support for Apple’s Universal Purchase, so you can share the same app across other Apple devic...
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage PC System Requirements Announced Ahead of Launch
Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s PC system requirements are out now. Running the game on Ultra settings does not require the latest Nvidia 40 or AMD’s 7000 series cards, which is surprisingly odd for PC games of this generation. The port also comes with support for wide and multi-screen displays, an in-game benchmark, and more. Intel seems to be the...
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Unity Engine’s Installation-Based Fee Prompts Backlash From Game Developers: Details
Unity will soon charge developers a certain fee based on the number times a game is installed onto a system. The plan is called Unity Runtime Fee and it goes into effect starting January 1, 2024, upsetting indie developers around the world, who are bound to make a loss and potentially, go bankrupt because of it. For those on Unity Personal and Plus...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Still Coming to PS4 and Xbox One, Will Be a ‘Premium’ Standalone Release
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is still coming to the previous-gen PS4 and Xbox One consoles, despite rumours flaring up over the weekend. Confusion about the lack of previous-gen release arose when content creator TheGamingRevolution tweeted an image from the Microsoft store, which only showed the Xbox Series S/X logo, while the official teaser fr...
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Arrives This October, Gets New Gameplay Trailer
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set to release October 12, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Ubisoft revealed the news during the PlayStation Showcase event, alongside dropping a new gameplay trailer that focused on some of the returning skills to the franchise. The game is set in ninth-century Baghdad, and has you play as Basim Ibn ...
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Second Playable Demo Release Date Set for February 24
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is getting a playable demo this month, developer Team Ninja has confirmed. The demo will be available to download for free starting February 24, with all progress and saved data carrying over to the full game upon purchase. Unlike the first console-only demo from September, this new version will be playable across PC, PS4, P...
