Gaming
Microsoft and Asus open preorders for new Xbox Ally handhelds
Microsoft and Asus open preorders for the Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds, priced from US$599 and shipping worldwide on 16 October.
Technology
Windows 11 tests new Copilot Vision button in taskbar
Microsoft tests a new Copilot Vision button in Windows 11, letting users share app content with its AI assistant for instant analysis.
Gaming
Steam to end Windows 32-bit support in 2026
Steam will end support for 32-bit Windows on 1 January 2026, continuing only with 64-bit Windows 10 and 11.
Technology
Microsoft to establish world’s most powerful AI data centre at former Foxconn site in Wisconsin
Microsoft announces plans to build the world's most powerful AI data centre in Wisconsin, repurposing a former Foxconn site.
Gaming
Microsoft adds Steam and other store games to the Xbox PC app
Microsoft expands the Xbox PC app with Steam games, app integration, and cross-platform history sync for a unified gaming hub.
Editor’s Choice
Best computer mice 2025: Top options for comfort, precision, and multitasking
Discover the best computer mice of 2025, featuring top picks for comfort, precision, portability, and multitasking to suit every workflow.
Business
Microsoft removes publishing fees for Windows app developers
Microsoft removes publishing fees for Windows app developers, making it free to publish apps worldwide and encouraging broader innovation.
Technology
Microsoft releases Windows 11 25H2 update for testing in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 25H2 update in the Release Preview Channel, with feature removals and improved admin controls.
Technology
Microsoft AI launches first in-house models, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview
Microsoft launches MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview, its first in-house AI models, focusing on advanced voice and text-based capabilities.
