Microsoft is bringing an AI helper to Xbox consoles

Microsoft is bringing its Gaming Copilot AI to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026 — here's what it does, how it works, and why Google got there first.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 14

Your ROG Xbox Ally X is about to get a free performance upgrade soon

Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution is coming to the ROG Xbox Ally X in April, promising up to 30% better performance — for free, and without touching the hardware.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 13

Your PC could soon play old Xbox and Xbox 360 games officially

An official emulator from Microsoft could be in the works, allowing original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to run on PCs.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 13

Microsoft reveals Copilot Health, an AI to make sense of your wearable and medical reports

Microsoft's Copilot Health brings together your health records, wearables, and lab results in one place, turning confusing data into personalized, actionable insights.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     March 12

Windows desperately needs its own MacBook Neo, but it seems impossible to build

The MacBook Neo isn't just a new Mac, it's a reminder of how badly Windows laptop miss the low-cost premium sweet spot.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 11

Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming will never be the same

Xbox mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs in April, bringing a full controller-optimized gaming experience to laptops, desktops, and tablets.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     March 11

Microsoft finally shares details of the Xbox Project Helix console and its AMD heart

Xbox Project Helix will feature a custom AMD silicon and support next-gen pipelines for ray-tracing and frame generation tech, while also unifying the game development pipeline for PC and console.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     March 11

Xbox’s PC-console hybrid Project Helix was a decade in the making

Project Helix may feel like a new idea, but Microsoft has reportedly been working toward merging Xbox and PC gaming for nearly a decade.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 10

An original Xbox emulator just hit Android and it’s already messy

A paid, unofficial port of the xemu original Xbox emulator is on Android, sparking controversy and a promise from the real developers for a free release.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     March 9

ChatGPT and Gemini are nudging users towards illegal gambling, says investigation

An investigation has found that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini can be prompted to recommend illegal offshore casinos, raising concerns about gambling addiction and weak safeguards.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     March 8

PlayStation won the console war, but Microsoft’s Project Helix is the plot twist

After years of trailing behind PlayStation, Microsoft's Project Helix could be a game-changer that combines PC and console gaming.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 8

A $1,000 Xbox might actually make sense, if Project Helix gets it right

Rumors suggest Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, could cost up to $1,000 or more, but its hybrid console-PC design and massive performance leap may justify the price.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     March 7

The new fad of PC renting is a nightmare and I’m scared about the future of gaming

Renting gaming hardware might lower the barrier to entry today, but it could also redefine what it means to truly own a gaming setup tomorrow.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     March 7

The Xbox isn’t ending, but it needs these 3 changes to return to glory

If you’ve spent any time following gaming news in early 2026, you might think the end of Xbox is right around the corner. Between reports of a 32% year-over-year drop in hardware revenue, the sudden departure of longtime Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and wild speculation that Microsoft might pivot the entire gaming division toward AI, […]

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     March 6

Xbox Project Helix may cost $1,200 with massive performance upgrades

A new rumor suggests Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $999 and $1,200 while delivering major performance gains over the Xbox Series X.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     March 6

Microsoft Copilot just made browser switching a thing of the past

Microsoft is updating Copilot on Windows with a built-in side-pane browser, allowing users to open links, research across tabs, and summarize information without leaving the app.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     March 6

Microsoft pulls “Real Talk” mode for Copilot AI chats that had more personality

Microsoft axed Copilot's Real Talk mode four months after its US debut — the one version of its AI that could actually disagree with you and mean it.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

Microsoft’s new browser tool will make websites more keyboard-friendly

Microsoft Edge's new focusgroup attribute lets developers make keyboard-friendly websites with a single line of HTML — no JavaScript libraries, no complex code, no excuses.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

Microsoft’s next Xbox console is Project Helix, and it will run PC games too

Microsoft confirms that its next Xbox console, Project Helix, will focus on performance and support both Xbox and PC games.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 5

Warframe heads to Switch 2 in March with major free update

Warframe is launching on Switch 2 in March alongside a massive free update featuring improved graphics, faster load times, and expanded content tailored for both newcomers and veterans.

Computing     Moinak Pal     March 3

Xbox Game Pass just dropped one of its hottest waves yet

Xbox Game Pass March 2026 Wave 1 includes Cyberpunk 2077, EA Sports F1 25, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, delivering one of the subscription service’s strongest lineups in recent memory.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     March 3

Windows laptops are finally getting good, but Microsoft might have missed the moment

Even with great chips, Windows laptops couldn't be getting better at the worst possible time.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 1