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Today β€” 8 May 2026Latest from Windows Central

"The most addictive Xbox game right now": Build your own unstoppable tank Lego-style in this moreish bullet heaven β€” right now on Xbox Game Pass

TerraTech Legion fuses survivor-like bullet‑heaven chaos with its signature Lego‑style vehicle building, dropping players into arenas where they must scrap together ever‑evolving tech to survive an AI‑controlled swarm. Available now on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

Scared that Edge loads your passwords into memory in plaintext? A dedicated password manager keeps them inside an encrypted vault

A researcher found that Microsoft Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all your saved passwords in plaintext in memory on startup. If that makes you nervous, a dedicated password manager is a safe and simple way to protect sensitive accounts.

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is "a solid device performance-wise and a step up from previous Galaxy Book Pro laptops" that deserves this discount

8 May 2026 at 01:06
We have uncovered a 25% discount for a high-end configuration of the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 2-in-1 laptop. If you're a student or desk jockey looking for a laptop with strong performance rates, a detailed screen, and long battery life for work and art, then this bargain is for you.

Yesterday β€” 7 May 2026Latest from Windows Central

"Too many of us are eager to take Xbox for granted": Despite sentiment online and fears for the future β€” I've never been happier and more satisfied to be an Xbox gamer.

It's SchrΓΆdinger's Xbox. Simultaneously dead, and simultaneously feeling more alive than ever. Despite mainstream negative sentiment towards Xbox and Microsoft in general, I've never been happier to be a gamer in this ecosystem. On paper, everything is better than ever, but fears for Xbox's long term viability as an ecosystem are clouding everything.

"SteelSeries finally helped me retire my battered 2015 Astro A50": This is the multiplatform headset, perfected

Finally, after almost a decade, I've replaced my battered Astro A50 headset. The Arctis Nova Pro Omni ticks every single box for multiplatform gamers, in an option far more affordable than its Elite cousin.

Razer's mechanical gaming keyboard offered "endless customization" β€” and now it comes with a discounted price tag

7 May 2026 at 18:25
The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is a highly decorated keyboard with vast customization options, sublime responsiveness for gaming and a little bit of productivity, and a design that's built to withstand wear and tear. If you desire its exceptional qualities without paying full price, it's now on sale for a 32% discount for a limited time.

A new Halo Studios report claims the Xbox studio is actively developing β€œHalo Next” β€” with fresh details on the Endless, the Flood, and Joseph Staten’s original plans.

7 May 2026 at 14:34
A new report claims Halo Studios is actively developing β€œHalo Next,” the next mainline Halo campaign. The report also details Joseph Staten’s reported plans for Halo Infinite’s sequel, the role of the Endless, and the possible return of the Flood.

Before yesterdayLatest from Windows Central

Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green"

6 May 2026 at 22:00
Xbox is introducing a brand new boot-up animation for Xbox consoles as part of the company’s ongoing brand refresh under CEO Asha Sharma. The new startup sequence embraces nostalgia and continues Xbox’s return to a more distinct visual identity.

Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics

Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.

Windows 11's new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares: Replaces legacy Windows 95-era dialog with something new and better

The new Windows Run box has been officially unveiled, and it's a genuine improvement over the legacy interface with faster launch times and more features. This is what happens when the people working on Windows actually care.

We spent a week with Xbox Mode β€” here is what actually works, what breaks, and what the community is saying about it

6 May 2026 at 17:31
Xbox Mode has officially started rolling out on Windows 11, but early feedback from users has been mixed. From rollout confusion and missing features to glitchy UI behavior and disappointing performance gains, fans are already questioning whether the new gaming-focused mode is ready for prime time.

Microsoft Edge is removing its Sidebar to cut clutter while leaving the ever-controversial Copilot untouched

Microsoft Edge will soon remove the ability to pin apps and websites to the Sidebar. Microsoft says the change is part of simplifying Edge, but the move leaves Copilot in place and removes a feature many people rely on.

The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: What does it actually mean for Copilot and other AI apps on your Windows 11 PC?

Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI just became non-exclusive, meaning rival companies like Google can access OpenAI's models, making Copilot AI in Windows 11 less exclusive, consequently costing it its bargaining chip and competitive edge.

Teams erratically flips user status from 'Available' to 'Away' after just minutes of inactivity: "It’s not a status indicator, it’s a surveillance tool with trust issues."

Multiple users have raised concerns about Teams' status indicator, noting that it marks them as unavailable after only a few minutes of inactivity. They argue this feature feels intrusive surveillance and micromanagement rather than a helpful productivity tool.

β€œThere is simply nothing else like it” becomes even more true now that this premium multi‑system headset is 25 percent cheaper

6 May 2026 at 00:30
The Logitech Astro A50 X is an extremely expensive item that can connect to multiple platforms and provide immensely satisfying sound quality, and now people have a better chance at owning one with this 25% discount.

Forza Horizon 6 is driving into Xbox Game Pass this month, along with heavy hitters like Doom: The Dark Ages and Subnautica 2, and more

5 May 2026 at 22:58
Microsoft reveals Xbox Game Pass's first batch of new games coming in the first half of May 2026, and it's stacked with highly anticipated titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, and critically-acclaimed hits like Doom: The Dark Ages.

N‑Studio brings a full screen recorder and editor to the Microsoft Store with a generous free tier

N‑Studio is now available on the Microsoft Store, offering a free Starter version with screen recording, audio capture and export tools. A $36 Professional upgrade adds timelapse support, extra adjustments and a full multi‑layer editor.

"I'm tired of everything being scalped": Steam Controllers are selling for $399 as PC gamers discuss the effects of consumerism and FOMO

Valve's new Steam Controller sold out almost immediately, and they're now being sold on eBay for as much as $399. PC gamers obviously aren't happy, but there's a good reason why scalpers feel the need to do what they do.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is skipping Xbox One and PS4, which is a bold strategyβ€” even if it's about time

Responding once again to online speculation, Activision has confirmed the status of Call of Duty 2026 on Xbox One and PS4, and it doesn't make for good reading for players on both. Even if it's the right decision to make.

Valve says it's working on Steam Deck 2, but that probably doesn't mean what you think β€” Could it have an ARM-based future?

Valve has confirmed that it's working on a successor to the Steam Deck, but that doesn't mean you should expect it anytime soon. Here's why an ARM-based SoC makes a lot of sense for the platform in the current tech landscape.

β€œI was wrong about Diablo 4”: I was convinced Diablo 4 had already hit it's peak but Lord of Hatred is the first update that genuinely changed my mind

2 May 2026 at 22:08
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. After being disappointed with the game’s earlier seasons, this expansion finally delivers the pacing, loot flow, and endgame structure I’d been waiting for. It’s the first time Diablo 4 has felt close to the fantasy Blizzard promised at launch, and it genuinely changed my perspective on where the game is heading.

Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS

A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

Roblox’s new Reality mode shows how far NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 AI upscaling can push a simple game

Roblox has introduced what it calls "Roblox Reality," and it's aiming to provide AI-powered, photorealistic upscaling akin to NVIDIA's DLSS 5. Here's how it won't require a heavy-duty gaming PC to run, if it ever makes it to market.

"I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack

Although Xbox controllers work perfectly with Windows PCs out of the box, some prefer the feel of the PS5's DualSense. Without a wired connection, however, the DualSense lacks some features. That changes with this ingenious fix, requiring only a $7 Raspberry Pi to get going.

Everyone has an opinion on Microsoft’s spending, but the real story is what the numbers say about its position

Microsoft delivered another strong quarter with results that beat expectations, driven by cloud and AI demand. But an analyst says the key issue is whether Microsoft can turn its rising AI infrastructure spending into long‑term profit.

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