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Xbox and Waze have partnered to bring a Halo Infinite theme to the navigation app. The theme will only be available for a limited time so be sure to use it the next time you get in your car.

The two-tone Aqua Shift Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller with a shimmering sheen is the latest controller to hit the Special Edition branch. It will be available in September.

Samsung Frame TV owners can now install the 'Xbox Through The Years' artwork pack to view on their TV when it's switched off. It includes artwork from the Halo and BioShock series and other games.

Gamers have noticed that the The Ascent on Xbox Game Pass for PC is inferior compared to the Steam version and lacks a few graphical options. The developer has confirmed that a fix is in the works.

Those interested in Halo Infinite's campaign are in for an unpleasant surprise, as Microsoft has confirmed that it inadvertently included campaign files in the tech preview released two days ago.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available for Xbox Series X|S users and Xbox Game Pass subscribers. There are also a bunch of new features such as AI-based flying assistance and Discovery Flights.

This week, we've seen the release of a new Windows 11 test build, the reveal of some future game releases, and the advent of the HiveNightmare security flaw. Be sure to catch up via our overview.

The week that's just ending has brought news relating to Inspire 2021, the ever-present Patch Tuesday, and even a small helping of gaming news. Be sure to catch up via our very handy overview.

In this week's recap, we'll cover more info that has surfaced about Windows 11, the severe PrintNightmare vulnerability, and even a dash of gaming news. Be sure to catch up via our overview.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is heading to all Game Pass Ultimate users in the 22 supported countries. It is also opening up the service on the web today, bringing it to Windows 10 and Apple devices.

Microsoft today is expanding its Designed for Xbox certification program to now include monitors. The focus is on new gaming technologies that the displays can offer for an enhanced user experience.

The last week has been rather interesting, given the leaked Windows 11 ISO, the E3 gaming announcements and yes, the Xbox Mini Fridge. Make sure you catch up via our handy overview.

The Xbox app is getting a new feature that will display a row of stories for users on iOS and Android. However, you'll only see stories from your favorite game brands, not from your friends.

In a perhaps unexpected turn of events, Microsoft unveiled just at the end of its E3 event that the Xbox Mini Fridge is real, and it's coming holiday 2021. Probably launching in Game Pass too.

Following a long hiatus, GSC Game World has finally showed off an official gameplay trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, now dubbed Heart of Chernobyl. The game is coming in out late April next year.

Microsoft Flight Simulator heads to Xbox Series X|S consoles on July 27 and is available on day one for Game Pass users. There is also a Top Gun" Maverick expansion pack coming later this year.

As we prepare for Microsoft's E3 showcase, we take a look at what happened this week, including better vertical tabs in Edge, Patch Tuesday updates, and more. Be sure to catch up via our overview.

Microsoft is about to show off what is coming up next from its latest studios, partners, and more in the E3 Xbox and Bethesda Showcase digital conference. The show will be 90 minutes long.

Gamers have reported niggling issues when trying games they acquired through the Xbox Game Pass game subscription for a long time. Finally, a workaround to fix these issues has been detailed.

With 23 development studios under it, Microsoft is making plans to roll out at least one new game out every quarter. As with other first-party games, these will be day one Xbox Game Pass drops.

Microsoft today said that it is working to expand cloud gaming to more devices. It aims to build the Xbox experience natively into smart TVs and introduce dedicated devices for other displays.

Event date unveils, console feature unveils, and even some browser capability unveils, the last seven days were host to a small number of announcements, and even a leak. Catch up via our overview.

Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox consoles will support AMD's recently released image upscaling/ framerate boosting technology called Super Resolution. The tech is an alternative to Nvidia's DLSS.

In a now-deleted blog post on its French website, Microsoft has boasted a two-year console exclusivity deal that allows it to utilize Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies in its Xbox consoles.

In the last seven days we had the Build conference, a reveal of the Xbox and Bethesda E3 event date, and some needed improvements to shared calendars on Windows. Be sure to catch up via our overview.

Microsoft is making it so that you can play touch-enabled Xbox Game Pass games on the Surface Duo by separating the video feed and controls into each display. This is rolling out today.

Microsoft has announced a handful of new features for media apps on Xbox consoles, as well as new apps altogether. Apple TV is adding Dolby Vision support and Spotify now has video podcasts.

A number of things happened this week, including the announcement that Windows 10X was no more, a joint E3 conference from Xbox and Bethesda, and more. Be sure to catch up via our handy overview.

After being hidden for almost 20 years, a new easter egg has been revealed by one of the original developers of the 2001 Xbox console. It is different from the previously known Eggsβox easter egg.

Microsoft will soon be hosting a special joint conference that shows off wares from both Xbox and Bethesda according to Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty. This is likely to be a part of E3.

Microsoft has announced a handful of ways Xbox is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day. New accessibility features are on the way for Xbox Party Chat, Gears 5, and Minecraft.

The past week has brought in news about platform updates on Xbox - including Dolby Vision HDR support -, Patch Tuesday updates, and much more. Be sure to catch up via our handy overview.

It will be available in the Insider Alpha ring this week, but it'll roll out to everyone soon. Microsoft is looking for feedback before it rolls out the Dolby Vision HDR option more broadly this year.

Microsoft has added speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities to Xbox Party Chat. The features are now available to Insiders when they use the Party Chat service, which debuted in 2015.

Microsoft has announced the May 2021 Update for Xbox consoles, and it includes improvements to Quick Resume on the Xbox Series X|S and a new passthrough audio option for media apps.

As we wrap up yet another week, we take a look at the arrival of Edge Beta on Linux, new Game Pass games, a new Segoe font, and a lot more Microsoft news. Be sure to catch up via our handy overview.

Mojang has announced that its dungeon crawler Minecraft Dungeons is getting support for cross-platform saves in the cloud. Progress needs to sync manually, though, and DLC purchases don't carry over.

Microsoft has more than quadrupled the number of games that support FPS Boost on Xbox Series X|S consoles, for a total of 97 supported titles. Many of these are available on Game Pass, too.

Court documents have revealed that Microsoft investigated the possibility of reducing its revenue cut to 12% for console publishers too, but this no longer appears to be part of the current plan.