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Xbox has rolled out a feature from its Xbox Player Voice program that changes how playtime is displayed on consoles—from days to total hours. The update is starting with Alpha Xbox Insider members and will expand to more Insiders before a broader rollout and PC support, marking the first feature shipped in response to player feedback.
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump, 79, has told aides he isn’t optimistic about the GOP’s chances in the November midterms and may not care about the outcome, while privately railing at Republicans for not doing more to advance his agenda, a stance that observers say could imperil the party’s razor-thin House majority.
Microsoft is reportedly pursuing a broad Windows K2 initiative in 2026 to dramatically boost Windows 11 performance and reliability, with a gradual feature cadence, a WinUI 3-powered Start Menu overhaul promising up to 60% performance gains, instant filename searches in File Explorer, and a more stable update process that may delay display-driver updates until reboot; the plan includes revived Insider meetups, stronger collaboration, and a push to run better on low-end hardware, as Microsoft competes with macOS, Linux, and SteamOS.
Xbox is testing a major Achievements update with Xbox Insiders that brings a visual refresh (new icons and animations with color-matched profile flair) and introduces ways to curate your public trophy list: you can hide certain games from your Achievements history and highlight titles you’ve fully completed, aided by a filter to quickly access mastered games.
Microsoft is testing a new cloud save sync status panel on Xbox Game Cards for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Insider testers, helping players see cloud save progress across devices for games (including Game Pass titles); this follows other Insider updates and is slated for broader rollout later.
Microsoft says Windows 11 updates for Windows Insider testers next month will speed up File Explorer, make Copilot integration more purposeful (removing some entry points like Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad), give users more control over updates (including pausing/restarting without updates and skipping during setup), and allow repositioning the taskbar with better widget customization. The company also plans a major Refresh Hub update and clearer Insider feedback pathways, plus broader improvements to performance, memory usage, latency, driver quality, and app stability. Overall, it’s a bid to reduce friction and make Windows 11 feel more reliable and user-driven.
Xbox Insiders got a fresh dashboard update after a two-week sprint, with Eden Marie confirming an unusually fast turnaround. She notes that not all updates will be this quick, but the move signals renewed focus on Series X|S ahead of Project Helix, with a full rollout to all users coming soon after testing.
Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 Dev Channel feature that adds a Device Name option during the out-of-box experience (OOBE), allowing users to specify a custom Windows user folder name instead of the default first five characters of their Microsoft account email. If you skip the step, Windows will continue using the old naming scheme. The feature targets power users and is currently in Insider testing, with a broad rollout likely months away.
Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Preview introduces a secure mode for batch file/CMD script execution (LockBatchFilesInUse via registry or app manifest) to prevent changes during runs, improving security and performance in enterprise automation; the update also enhances Shared Audio with per-device volume controls, a taskbar indicator, and broader Bluetooth LE Audio support for更多 headsets, rolling out to Beta/Dev Insiders on specific builds.
This article features insights from eight insiders who knew David Bowie best, revealing his personality, work ethic, and constant reinvention, highlighting his influence on music and the lasting impact of his collaborations and legacy after his death in 2016.
Microsoft is rolling out several new features and improvements for Windows 11 through the Insiders program in early October 2025, including AI enhancements in the Settings app, multi-file drag support, external fingerprint sensor support for Windows Hello, dark mode improvements in File Explorer, a new Start menu design, and more, with gradual availability across different channels.
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Xbox Insiders by expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming to Xbox Game Pass Standard and Core tiers, allowing subscribers to stream games and access select PC titles, previously exclusive to the Game Pass Ultimate tier, with broader rollout expected soon.
Steam games are now appearing in the Xbox PC app for Xbox Insider members as part of the new 'Aggregated Gaming Library' feature, allowing users to launch Steam games directly from the Xbox app, though some visual issues are present and Steam may still need to run in the background. The feature is expected to roll out to the public soon.
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Start menu to Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev channel, featuring improved space utilization, customizable views, and a new phone integration screen, aiming to address previous usability issues and enhance user experience.
Microsoft is rolling out updates to the Windows 11 Start Menu for Windows Insiders, introducing new views, better scalability for larger screens, and improved mobile content management, though some features like Android and iOS device integration are delayed for European users until 2025.