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Baldur's Gate 3 developers are fighting for our right to record clips of any scenes on Xbox without the risk of account bans
By Colton Stradling published
Baldur's Bans Michael Douse, director of publishing at Larian, took to X to alleviate Xbox players' fears about potential bans for recording BG3 lewd content.
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Microsoft announces "most significant change to the Windows keyboard" in 30 years — adds dedicated AI Copilot key to all future PCs
By Zac Bowden published
AI key Microsoft has announced that upcoming Windows PCs will be equipped with a dedicated Copilot key in a move it calls "the most significant change to the Windows keyboard in three decades."
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Dell's new UltraSharp monitor goes beyond the curve with Thunderbolt 4, 120Hz refresh rate, and 140W power delivery
By Sean Endicott published
Beyond the curve Dell just unveiled two new monitors that look stunning. Both UltraSharp monitors are Thunderbolt 4 hubs and feature high-resolution displays.
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Yes the Xbox Series S toaster is real — and people are actually buying it
By Jennifer Young published
TERAFLOPS ON TOAST Achievement unlocked, Xbox Series S now comes as a kitchen appliance
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AYANEO Flip KB and DS are going to make handheld gaming and emulators a whole lot more convenient with a full keyboard or dual-screen model
By Rebecca Spear published
gaming handhelds In a live broadcast, AYANEO showed off its upcoming Flip KB and Flip DS gaming handhelds. Specs and a release date were also revealed.
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This new Windows 11 feature reminds me of the long-since-canceled Home Hub
By Sean Endicott published
Weather Microsoft just released the first two Insider builds of 2024. One of the updates includes an improved weather experience that will show you more information on the lock screen.
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The Minecraft movie just signed a massive celebrity lead for 2025, so now I definitely have to see it
By Zachary Boddy published
Minecraft Movie Jack Black has been confirmed for the Minecraft movie slated to release in 2025, starring alongside Jason Mamoa. Black may possibly be playing Steve.
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New Xbox Game Pass games (January 2024): What's coming, leaving soon
By Zachary Boddy last updated
New to XGP Every month means new Xbox Game Pass games. Keep track of everything coming and going with our comprehensive guide.
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Hell Let Loose, Resident Evil 2, and more come to Xbox Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
🧟 Several games are being added to Xbox Game Pass as 2024 begins, including Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Resident Evil 2.
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Google Chrome's design revamp is a total miss for some users — Here's how to revert to the old style
By Kevin Okemwa published
HIT OR MISS? Google Chrome has been revamped with a Material You redesign. It adds rounded corners, a better search experience, a revamped Chrome Web Store, and more.
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