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Published: October 12, 2024 01:05

the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 technical alpha is now live until Monday October 14th at 12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM UK. Invites have gone out to testers today https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/9/24265946/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-alpha-test

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Published: October 11, 2024 23:01

Leak: AMD’s Ryzen 9000X3D chips aren’t looking like a leap forward. Someone has messed up and leaked slides about AMD’s unannounced Ryzen 9000X3D, showing only 2% gains in Black Myth: Wukong and Shadow of the Tomb Raider…

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Published: October 11, 2024 19:13

it's happening. Xbox Cloud Gaming will let you stream your own games next month. You'll also soon be able to buy a game using the Xbox app on Android and immediately stream it to your device. Full details below 👇…

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Published: October 11, 2024 17:30

Microsoft says it has "fixed an underlying issue" in Windows 11 which causes "the screen to go black for a few seconds for some people when using ALT + Tab." The fix is in the latest Dev build, alongside improved animations for taskbar previews…

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Published: October 10, 2024 23:22

Microsoft says it will sell Xbox games directly in its Android mobile app next month. It comes just days after a US court ruling has forced Google to crack open Android, and Microsoft is ready to take advantage. Full details below 👇…

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Published: October 10, 2024 20:34

IKEA literally using my Windows 11 screenshot on its dummy laptops 😅

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Published: October 10, 2024 19:38

Walmart is selling the white Xbox Series X digital console a little early apparently 🙃 https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/s/aDT6ZLaTKs

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Published: October 10, 2024 17:23

Microsoft has released some fun Windows wallpapers to celebrate 10 years of the Windows Insider program today on 10/10. You can download the full images here: microsoft.design/wallpapers/

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Published: October 10, 2024 16:01

HoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware struggles. I look back at Microsoft's mixed reality efforts in Notepad 📒 this week, as rumors suggest the company may be working with Samsung on a Vision Pro competitor. Live for subscribers now 👇…

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Published: October 10, 2024 15:00

Intel has just announced its new Core Ultra 200S processors for desktop PC gaming. They replace the 14th Gen and run cooler and more efficient, with a built-in NPU too. Intel says they won't beat AMD's X3D chips for gaming though. Full details below 👇…

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:07

Microsoft is greatly improving passkeys support on Windows 11. A new Windows Hello UI includes cloud syncing and the ability to integrate with 1Password, Bitwarden, and other passkey providers. Full details below 👇…

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Published: October 10, 2024 07:48

BBC Weather thinks there are hurricane force wind speeds of 13,508mph in London today and 403C highs in Nottingham 😂

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Published: October 9, 2024 22:24

surprise surprise, Meta's AI moderation tools suck. Instagram and Threads moderation is out of control, as posts and accounts are disappearing randomly https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/9/24266096/instagram-threads-moderation-account-post-deleted-limited

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Published: October 9, 2024 22:11

The Internet Archive is under attack. A popup message claims the online archive has suffered “a catastrophic security breach,” as its operators say the site has been DDoS’d for days…

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Published: October 9, 2024 20:06

here's our first look at Nintendo’s Alarmo clock. @welch.bsky.social was able to pick one up in NYC today and has a detailed hands-on here: https://www.theverge.com/24266272/nintendo-alarmo-sound-clock-hands-on

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Published: October 9, 2024 14:47

Nvidia’s RTX 5070 reportedly set to launch alongside the RTX 5090 at CES 2025. The RTX 5080 might also be more powerful than the RTX 4090 while requiring less energy. There's also said to be a "major" AI-related gaming surprise from Nvidia. Details 👇…

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Published: October 9, 2024 13:21

that mystery Nintendo hardware that hit the FCC recently? A Nintendo alarm clock. It's called Alarmo and it's coming early next year to wake you up with Zelda and Super Mario sounds…

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Published: October 9, 2024 11:31

You can sign up to test Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 if your PC is up to it. Microsoft is holding an alpha test for Flight Simulator 2024 later this month to stress test the services that power the game. Full details below 👇…

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Published: October 8, 2024 17:49

Microsoft just announced a bunch of new OneDrive features. OneDrive is getting a new mobile app, better search, colored folders in File Explorer, and much more. Full details below 👇…

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Published: October 8, 2024 16:29

Microsoft combined Teams work and personal accounts into a single app, but they've decided to force two Microsoft Teams icons into the system tray. Only one of them lets you actually quit Microsoft Teams?! The other one downloads support files?!

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Published: October 8, 2024 14:52

the rumors are true. Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare are finally coming to PC this month. Both will support DLSS 3.7 and FSR 3.0 https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/8/24265128/red-dead-redemption-undead-nightmare-pc-october-29th

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Published: October 8, 2024 08:28

we're hiring a News Editor in the UK. We're looking for someone with a passion for technology who can spot important stories. You'll need experience in writing, editing, and publishing fast breaking stories. If this sounds like you, apply here:…

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Published: October 7, 2024 20:03

Google must crack open Android for third-party stores, rules Epic judge. Google must give rival third-party app stores access to the full catalog of Google Play apps — and distribute third-party stores…

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Published: October 7, 2024 16:44

Nvidia to hold CES 2025 keynote as RTX 5090 rumors swirl. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will appear at CES the day before doors open to the show. Details below 👇 https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/7/24264418/nvidia-ces-2025-keynote-rtx-5090-rumors

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Published: October 7, 2024 13:45

8BitDo's retro key caps with the Wooting 80HE 🫡

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Published: October 7, 2024 12:36

just a reminder, I reported on some future Halo stuff in my Notepad newsletter in June https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/6/24172684/microsoft-xbox-showcase-2024

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Published: October 7, 2024 09:37

the future of Halo is being built with Unreal Engine 5, as 343 Industries is now Halo Studios. It’s a new chapter for Halo, with multiple games in development and an overhaul of the technology, structure, and processes for building Halo. Details below 👇…