.NET framework brought to life on the NES console by Microsoft programmer
The porting effort was painful, but no games were hurt in the process
Microsoft is bringing Tencent's Android games to Windows
Hasn't Microsoft completely given up on making mobile apps run on Windows?
Microsoft DirectSR aims to unify competing upscaling technologies under a single DX12 graphics library
Something to look forward to: Nvidia introduced its deep learning super sampling technology a few years ago, and other GPU makers soon followed with their own solutions for graphics upscaling. Now, Microsoft is planning to bring the three main competing upscaling algorithms under the same DirectX 12 roof.
Microsoft aims to make Edge faster with the WebUI 2.0 project
Faster, better, but with a five-percent marketshare, does it matter?
"Lies" and "psychological abuse": former OpenAI board members' reasons behind Sam Altman's firing and return
They don't paint a rosy picture of Altman
Recap: The tech world was shaken last November following OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's unceremonious firing. The official reasons for the move were vague, and Altman was reinstated as head of the firm a few days later. Now, former board members have given more details on what happened and why, including accusations that Altman cultivated "a toxic culture of lying" and engaged in "behavior [that] can be characterized as psychological abuse."
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to launch on Game Pass from day one
Something to look forward to: When Microsoft announced that its June 9 Xbox showcase would be followed by a separate presentation for an unnamed game, no one doubted it was Call of Duty. Since Activision started to unveil teaser trailers, Microsoft has now confirmed the game's title and plans to release it simultaneously at retail and on Game Pass.
Microsoft shares first 12 games that use Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) out of the box
Auto SR lowers resolution and uses AI to boost frame rates
Windows 11 LTSC 2024 for IoT devices includes very permissive hardware requirements
Secure Boot and TPM are optional
TL;DR: Traditional desktop and server editions of Windows 11 have surprisingly high system requirements, making it impossible to install newer versions of the OS on older PCs. However, Microsoft has released a more compact version of Windows for IoT devices, theoretically providing Windows enthusiasts with Enterprise licenses new modding opportunities.
Windows 11's Recall feature can be enabled on PCs without an NPU
But the question is, do you really want to?
Doom: The Dark Ages could be the next major title in the popular gaming franchise
A new first-person shooter featuring the constantly pissed Doom Slayer is coming
IT admins can now delay Windows 11 feature updates
Business users can now delay updates or push them forward
Windows 11 24H2 enters Release Preview channel, adding HDR backgrounds, Sudo, 7z, and more
The update will reach most users later in 2024
AI companies sign new voluntary commitments pledging AI safety
"The AI world is safe, please trust us with your future"
Snapdragon X Windows PCs should run over 1,000 games at playable framerates, super resolution improves performance
Elden Ring, Counter-Strike 2, The Sims 4, Final Fantasy XIV, and others run smoothly through Arm-to-x86 translation layer
Windows 11 File Explorer adds version control, 7z, and TAR compression support
More productivity features from Microsoft this week
Snapdragon X Elite-powered Microsoft Surface laptop tests show impressive results, with a caveat
That battery life looks amazing
Microsoft Edge will use AI to translate and dub YouTube and other videos in real time
The tool will initially support English and Spanish translations of YouTube, LinkedIn, and Coursera videos
Prism emulator will make x86 applications run faster on Arm-based Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has a new translation layer designed to minimize compatibility issues
Microsoft Recall AI will log everything you do on Windows
It will all be processed and stored on-device, thankfully
Here are all the new Copilot+ AI laptops powered by Snapdragon X processors
Pricing starts at a cool $999
Microsoft Copilot AI will offer tips in PC and Xbox games like Minecraft
AI-based game assistant can react to in-game events in real time
Dangerous nostalgia: Taking Windows XP online will result in auto-installed viruses in a matter of minutes
Using Windows XP in 2024? You should read this before going online
Windows XP can run on an Intel CPU from 1989 thanks to dedicated modder
It's significant because the two never co-existed
Microsoft plans to make the next Call of Duty a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass
Boldest move yet since the Activision Blizzard acquisition