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Microsoft Reveals Project Helix Details at GDC, Announces Xbox Mode for Windows 11
Microsoft has revealed more details about its next-gen Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix. At the ongoing Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, the Xbox parent promised a major leap in performance and capability with the next Xbox. The company also announced that alpha versions of Project Helix will begin shipping to developers in 2027.
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Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma Confirms ‘Project Helix’ Next-Gen Hybrid Xbox That Plays PC, Console Games
Microsoft has finally taken the wraps off its plans for its next-generation gaming aspirations. The Redmond-based tech giant on Thursday announced that its upcoming Xbox console is codenamed "Project Helix." It is expected to succeed the current generation of Xbox systems. Microsoft claims the standout feature of the upcoming hardware is its abilit...
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OpenAI’s Codex App Is Now Available on Windows, Can Be Downloaded via Microsoft Store
A month after launching a dedicated Codex app for macOS, OpenAI has now launched the app to Windows devices as well. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant announced that the app is now available in the Microsoft Store, and developers using the Windows operating system can now use the app for agentic coding as well...
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Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Baseline Security Mode to Limit Unsigned Apps and Drivers
Microsoft is working on changes to make Windows 11 more secure by default by limiting the apps and drivers that can run on the operating system. The Redmond-based tech giant is exploring a configuration where only properly signed applications and drivers would be allowed to execute on the system, unless users manually toggle the setting. This move ...
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Microsoft Reportedly Not 'Fully Internally Committed' to Launching Next-Gen Xbox in 2027
Microsoft has not fully internally committed to a 2027 launch window for the next-gen Xbox, according to a report. The company reportedly considers next year as the "best case scenario" for launching the next Xbox console. The Xbox parent is reportedly also working with OEMs to bring a range of Xbox hardware options across price points.
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Epic Games Says It Plans for Its Store to Be on Next-Gen Xbox 'On Day One'
Epic Games Store boss Steve Allison has said that the company was planning for its digital games marketplace to be on the next-gen Xbox home console at launch. In an interview last week, Allison said that Epic Games Store will be on the next Xbox "on day one".
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Microsoft Paint Can Now Create AI-Generated Colouring Books, Notepad Updated With New Markdown Features
Microsoft is updating Paint and Notepad for Windows Insiders with new AI and usability features. Paint’s AI Colouring book lets testers generate line art from text prompts on Copilot+ PCs, and a fill tolerance slider fine-tunes colouring. Notepad gains expanded Markdown support and faster streaming previews for Write, Rewrite and Summarize featur...
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Windows 11 Update Causes Classic Outlook to Become Unresponsive; Users Urged to Use Webmail
Microsoft has issued an advisory regarding the latest Windows security update after widespread reports of bugs and system issues linked to the patch surfaced. The update, released on January 13, resulted in Windows users with Outlook POP account profiles encountering issues, such as the page becoming unresponsive. The Redmond-based tech giant has a...
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NexPhone Unveiled With 64-Megapixel Camera and Support for Android 16, Linux and Windows 11
Lapdock accessories manufacturer NexDeck unveiled its first smartphone on Wednesday. The handset, dubbed NexPhone, can run on three operating systems, including Android 16 and Linux. It also has dual-booting capabilities, enabling it to run Windows 11 as well, using a custom launcher shell interface. The NexPhone comes with 12GB of RAM and is power...
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All About Microsoft's Emergency Update For Windows 11 Shutdown Bug
Microsoft has released an emergency update to address issues caused by its January 2026 security patch.
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Microsoft Reveals Project Helix Details at GDC, Announces Xbox Mode for Windows 11
Microsoft has revealed more details about its next-gen Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix. At the ongoing Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, the Xbox parent promised a major leap in performance and capability with the next Xbox. The company also announced that alpha versions of Project Helix will begin shipping to developers in 2027.
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Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma Confirms ‘Project Helix’ Next-Gen Hybrid Xbox That Plays PC, Console Games
Microsoft has finally taken the wraps off its plans for its next-generation gaming aspirations. The Redmond-based tech giant on Thursday announced that its upcoming Xbox console is codenamed "Project Helix." It is expected to succeed the current generation of Xbox systems. Microsoft claims the standout feature of the upcoming hardware is its abilit...
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OpenAI’s Codex App Is Now Available on Windows, Can Be Downloaded via Microsoft Store
A month after launching a dedicated Codex app for macOS, OpenAI has now launched the app to Windows devices as well. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant announced that the app is now available in the Microsoft Store, and developers using the Windows operating system can now use the app for agentic coding as well...
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Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Baseline Security Mode to Limit Unsigned Apps and Drivers
Microsoft is working on changes to make Windows 11 more secure by default by limiting the apps and drivers that can run on the operating system. The Redmond-based tech giant is exploring a configuration where only properly signed applications and drivers would be allowed to execute on the system, unless users manually toggle the setting. This move ...
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Microsoft Reportedly Not 'Fully Internally Committed' to Launching Next-Gen Xbox in 2027
Microsoft has not fully internally committed to a 2027 launch window for the next-gen Xbox, according to a report. The company reportedly considers next year as the "best case scenario" for launching the next Xbox console. The Xbox parent is reportedly also working with OEMs to bring a range of Xbox hardware options across price points.
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Epic Games Says It Plans for Its Store to Be on Next-Gen Xbox 'On Day One'
Epic Games Store boss Steve Allison has said that the company was planning for its digital games marketplace to be on the next-gen Xbox home console at launch. In an interview last week, Allison said that Epic Games Store will be on the next Xbox "on day one".
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Microsoft Paint Can Now Create AI-Generated Colouring Books, Notepad Updated With New Markdown Features
Microsoft is updating Paint and Notepad for Windows Insiders with new AI and usability features. Paint’s AI Colouring book lets testers generate line art from text prompts on Copilot+ PCs, and a fill tolerance slider fine-tunes colouring. Notepad gains expanded Markdown support and faster streaming previews for Write, Rewrite and Summarize featur...
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Windows 11 Update Causes Classic Outlook to Become Unresponsive; Users Urged to Use Webmail
Microsoft has issued an advisory regarding the latest Windows security update after widespread reports of bugs and system issues linked to the patch surfaced. The update, released on January 13, resulted in Windows users with Outlook POP account profiles encountering issues, such as the page becoming unresponsive. The Redmond-based tech giant has a...
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NexPhone Unveiled With 64-Megapixel Camera and Support for Android 16, Linux and Windows 11
Lapdock accessories manufacturer NexDeck unveiled its first smartphone on Wednesday. The handset, dubbed NexPhone, can run on three operating systems, including Android 16 and Linux. It also has dual-booting capabilities, enabling it to run Windows 11 as well, using a custom launcher shell interface. The NexPhone comes with 12GB of RAM and is power...
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All About Microsoft's Emergency Update For Windows 11 Shutdown Bug
Microsoft has released an emergency update to address issues caused by its January 2026 security patch.
