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The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2026 is live, slashing prices on thousands of titles across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, with deep discounts on major franchises (and many indie hits)—some up to 90% off—making it one of Microsoft’s most expansive and enticing sales yet.
HP is developing the Eliteboard G1a, a keyboard with an integrated Windows PC, including CPU, storage, and speakers, designed for business use and portability, set to be available in March.
Samsung is launching its Internet browser app on Windows 10 and 11, initially available in beta for users in the US and South Korea, featuring a familiar UI, adblocker, dark mode, and seamless sync with Samsung devices, based on Chromium, with broader availability expected soon.
Microsoft introduced the Copilot key, dedicated to launching its generative AI assistant, on some Windows laptops this year, with the key combination being left-Shift + Windows key + F23. The F23 key is rare on modern keyboards, reminiscent of vintage IBM keyboards. The Copilot key is reprogrammable, but its integration into Windows laptops seems premature, as the future of generative AI is still forming. Microsoft plans to make Copilot keys a requirement for Windows 11 OEM PCs eventually.
Ahead of the launch of Dragon's Dogma 2 on March 22, 2024, Capcom has released a playable Character Creator demo on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5, allowing players to create their main character and main Pawn, which will carry over to the full game. The sequel promises a larger world, improved combat, and an immersive dark fantasy setting, with the character creator demo available for free download on Xbox and Windows PC platforms.
Elon Musk reached out to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to express his frustration with the mandatory Microsoft account setup for Windows PCs, highlighting issues with the process and limitations on using work email addresses. This interaction sparked amusement among users, with some commenting on Musk's ability to treat the CEO of Microsoft as a consumer service representative. Musk later shared a workaround he used to bypass the account setup, and Nadella took over as the CEO of Microsoft in 2014.
Sony is working on bringing PlayStation VR2 headsets to Windows PC, aiming for support to be available in 2024. This move would allow players to use the latest headsets on PC, similar to Meta's Quest 2 or 3 headsets, potentially opening up new games not currently available on PlayStation VR2. However, with no upcoming first-party games announced for the system, it signals a lack of focus on first-party games for the headset, prompting players to look elsewhere for meaningful support directly from PlayStation.
Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida discussed the company's strategy to expand gaming experiences to cloud platforms, mobile devices, and PC, emphasizing the future of gaming as ubiquitous and seamless across computing platforms. Sony aims to support creators with AI technology without replacing them, and is looking to broaden its gaming experiences beyond PlayStation. The company is considering expanding its games to Windows PC and exploring potential collaborations with other platforms, potentially leading to a future where Sony games are available on multiple computing platforms.
Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid, a 2-in-1 laptop that runs on both Windows and Android operating systems. In laptop mode, it functions as a Windows computer with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, while in tablet mode, it operates as an Android device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ processor. The device features separate batteries for each mode and can be used independently or together. It is designed for media content creators, designers, and logistics professionals, with a starting price of $1,999 and expected availability in the second quarter of this year.
Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid at CES 2024, a unique system that combines a Windows laptop with a detachable Android tablet, set to ship in Q2 2024 with a starting price of $1,999. The device functions as a standalone Android tablet and a Windows PC, with the tablet's screen detachable for independent use. While the concept is intriguing, there is room for improvement in terms of deeper integration between the Android and Windows portions of the device.
Samsung Internet, the popular web browser preloaded on Samsung Galaxy devices, is now available for Windows PCs through the Microsoft Store. The browser offers a familiar layout similar to Google Chrome and includes features such as bookmarks, extensions, and tab options. While the Microsoft Store page features a screenshot of Chrome instead of Samsung Internet, the browser provides a clean and speedy alternative for those seeking an alternative to Chrome on desktop.
Hackers are using spurious MSIX Windows app package files for popular software to distribute a new malware loader called GHOSTPULSE. The attack campaign entices potential targets to download the MSIX packages through compromised websites, SEO poisoning, or malvertising. Once launched, the MSIX file downloads GHOSTPULSE on the compromised host via a PowerShell script. The malware employs various techniques, including DLL side-loading and module stomping, to execute multiple payloads, ultimately loading GHOSTPULSE and other malware such as SectopRAT, Rhadamanthys, Vidar, Lumma, and NetSupport RAT.
Turn 10 Studios has revealed details about the single-player campaign and progression elements of Forza Motorsport (2023) during Forza Monthly. The new campaign focuses on the player's relationship with their cars and features a "Level, Build, Dominate" gameplay loop. The Builders Cup is the overhauled single-player campaign that will dominate Forza players' time whenever they're not racing online. Each car has an individual level, and players earn XP by beating their best times around corners and continually improving with their car in races. Forza Motorsport (2023) releases on Oct. 10, 2023, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Xbox and PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Apple's upcoming 15-inch MacBook Air, powered by its M2 chip, could have a huge impact on the 15-inch lightweight laptop market, which has been dominated by Windows PCs. The M1 chip has already allowed Apple to dominate many segments of the laptop market, and the 15-inch MacBook Air could do the same for larger, lightweight laptops. The pressure is on for Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake generation to compete with Apple's chips and offer more battery life and performance for Windows PCs.