Xbox One S launches on August 2nd for $399
One of the most exciting (and least surprising) announcements at E3 2016 was that of the Xbox One S. After months of speculation, Microsoft finally …
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PSA: Much of your free Microsoft OneDrive storage is going away
Stop what you’re doing and check your OneDrive account right now. Your storage space might be in danger if you’re only using a free account, as …
Final countdown: You have 3 weeks left to update to Windows 10 for free
Look, we’re going to level with you: there are definitely some valid reasons to skip the update to Windows 10. Maybe you’re on a work …
After iPad and MacBook Pro, Microsoft is taking on the iMac with new kind of Surface
Microsoft surprised fans last year with a great MacBook Pro alternative, a high-end 2-in-1 Surface Book laptop that nobody saw coming. The Surface Book line joined …
All the best deals from Microsoft’s Xbox One Ultimate Game Sale
If your bank account isn’t entirely depleted after the Steam summer sale, Microsoft’s Ultimate Game Sale might do the trick. Every summer, Microsoft discounts dozens of Xbox …
This might be Microsoft’s most annoying Windows 10 upgrade prompt yet
Imagine this: you’re watching the latest episode of Game of Thrones on your Windows laptop or desktop, paying bills online, or you’re catching up with …
Building controllers in the Xbox Design Lab is my new guilty pleasure
I’m not typically one for customization. When an RPG gives me the option to retool my character—his face, his size, his shape, the color of his …
Microsoft announces free Windows 10 Anniversary Update will roll out on August 2nd
The first major content update for Windows 10 finally has a release date. On Wednesday, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 Anniversary Edition — a free …
Microsoft finally fixed its Windows 10 upgrade notifications following customer complaints
Earlier this year, Microsoft began pushing upgrade notifications to Windows users, suggesting they upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge. As the year marched on, …
Microsoft pays woman $10,000 for auto-upgrading her PC to Windows 10
Windows 10 auto-upgrades are like a sick, cruel joke being played on us by this point. Most stories that start with “my Windows 10 PC …
One simple change can increase your laptop’s battery life by 50%
It wasn’t long ago that we were celebrating the release of Opera’s power saving mode, but on Monday, Microsoft decided to prove to everyone that …
Here’s the Windows 10 clean install you’ve always needed
Windows 10 has been the center of countless controversies over the past year. But while many users have been (often justifiable) complaining about some of …
Microsoft’s Next Big Thing is going to be…tracking weed?
Microsoft is trying really very hard to not be the next Yahoo. It’s ticked most of the boxes of a corporate mid-life crisis: buying a …
Xbox One S vs. Xbox One: How does the new console stack up?
The rumors were true — Microsoft has been working on a slim Xbox One. In fact, the reveal of the Xbox One S kicked off …
PlayStation vs. Xbox: Who won E3 2016?
Every year, Sony and Microsoft attempt to top one another at E3. Every year, the gaming public inevitably begins arguing about who “won” the show, …
The Xbox One is cheaper than ever, but you still shouldn’t buy it
If you haven’t bought a Xbox One yet, there’s really no point in doing so right now. Sure, it’s cheaper than it ever was – …
The biggest news and the best trailers from the Xbox E3 2016 press conference
As expected, the Xbox E3 2016 press briefing was filled to the brim with exciting announcements, from updated hardware to new franchises to returning favorites. In …
Microsoft unveils the Xbox One S, coming this August for $299
After an unfortunate leak on Sunday spoiled the surprise, Microsoft officially unveiled the Xbox One Slim on Monday at its E3 2016 press briefing in …
Watch the Xbox E3 2016 press conference live stream right here
With both EA Play and Bethesda’s showcase in the books, E3 2016 has officially begun. Well, technically the show floor doesn’t open until Tuesday, but the …
This is why Microsoft is buying LinkedIn for $26.2 billion
You know all that annoying spam you get in your inbox about people you don’t really know moving to new positions at companies you’ve never …
A guide to E3 2016 announcements: Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and more
After all of the leaks, announcements and live streams that took place this week, it’s hard to imagine that the video game studios have anything …
Even Microsoft wants to get into the autonomous driving game
What’s the next big thing? This is a question that has persistently hovered over the tech industry for years. With smartphones arguably on the cusp …
Microsoft has a brilliant plan to conquer VR with its HoloLens platform
Virtual reality is finally getting to a point where both hardware and software innovations can offer us a spectacular experience. It’s not a Star Trek …
Xbox One price drops to $299 days before E3 2016
Just days before E3 2016, Microsoft has dropped the price of the Xbox One down to $299. Although the console has dipped down to that …
Leaked image shows us the sleek new Surface that won’t save Windows Phone
It was clear at launch all the way back in 2010 that Microsoft’s revamped mobile platform wasn’t perfect, but it showed so much promise. The …
Report: Upgraded Xbox One with 4K, Oculus Rift support will launch in 2017
With less than a month to go until E3 2016, the rumor mill has begun to kick into high gear. On Wednesday, Kotaku published a …
Microsoft just turned Windows 10 into malware
For months now, Microsoft has done everything in its power to shove Windows 10 down your throat. The free update is mandatory at this point, and …
Microsoft completes disposal of Nokia’s remains with new round of layoffs and $950M hit
For many Microsoft employees, this is just another Wednesday morning like any other. But for close to 2,000 people it’s going to be a day …
Please, Microsoft, bring ‘Halo 5’ to PC
Exciting news, PC gamers: 343 Industries is bringing the Forge editing tool from Halo 5: Guardians to Windows 10. This is big news not just because …
Nokia is back, and this time it’s making the Android phones we’ve always wanted
It took eons, but Nokia is finally making the Android phones we always hoped it would make. To get here, Nokia had to lose its …
