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Microsoft’s new AI image generator is all about accuracy over hype. It’s cleaner, safer, and way more realistic than before. It's not top‑tier yet, but absolutely moving in the right direction. Full story🔗👇 windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

🖱️DAILY DEAL Your desk setup shouldn’t wreck your arm. The Logitech MX Vertical is one of the easiest fixes you can make... and it’s finally $40 off (33% discount). If you’ve been dealing with wrist or forearm pain, this thing is a game‑changer. DETAILS🔗👇 windowscentral.com/hardware/lapto…

This tool translates your normal human thoughts into full‑blown LinkedIn jargon, and the results are absolutely cursed. It may be the most accurate parody of corporate speak we’ve ever seen. Find out more🔗👇 windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

Wondering what the support lifecycle for Microsoft's special offshoot version of Windows 11 for upcoming Snapdragon X2 devices will be? Microsoft has now confirmed the dates. Version 26H1 will be supported until 2028 for consumers and 2029 for enterprises. Version 26H1 will launch next month on the first wave of Snapdragon X2-powered PCs. It will not be made available as an update for existing Windows 11 devices. windowscentral.com/microsoft/wind…

At least Microsoft didn't hide the fact it used AI to generate images for some of its learning pages. But damn, how did nobody notice such a glaring mistake?! windowscentral.com/microsoft/wind…

Someone managed to hack Windows 98 onto a year-2000 internet appliance... just because they can. And of course it can run DOOM! Check out this latest piece of nostalgic madness 👇 windowscentral.com/microsoft/wind…

Crimson Desert (PC) Review — massive, chaotic, and unforgettable Crimson Desert swallowed our reviewer, Michael, whole. It’s massive, chaotic, gorgeous, and absolutely relentless. It's an open‑world epic that’s overwhelming in the best and worst ways and impossible to forget once it gets its hooks in. "Crimson Desert is the kind of game that usually only comes along once in a generation, so singular in its ambition that it will define the gaming conversation for weeks, if not months, to come." His full breakdown is a ride. REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (of 5) 🔗👇 windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/cr…

🔔DAILY DEAL One of the best Xbox flightsticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator just dropped 21% off. Hall Effect sensors, tons of customization, rock‑solid build; this is the upgrade sim fans wait for. windowscentral.com/gaming/one-of-…

🤔Any Lively Wallpaper users? @Sean_Endicott_ finally jumped into Lively Wallpaper and now he’s wondering why he didn’t do it sooner. Animated desktops, endless customization, zero fuss — it’s basically a simple trick for making Windows feel alive. His full breakdown is worth a look if you’ve been sleeping on it too. Or, if you DO use Lively Wallpaper, what do you think of it? STORY⤵️ windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

👀Xbox built these features in two weeks — now they’re live Xbox really did the “you asked two weeks ago, here you go” speedrun. Quick Resume toggles, up to 10 Home groups, custom colors, cleaner UI: all rolling out to Xbox Insiders starting today. We love seeing the team ship the stuff players actually ask for, but what do you think of the rapid cadence and what they've shipped? Yay or nay? Learn more at Windows Central🔗👇 windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/tw…

DIY Project Helix? 😏 Someone literally turned their Xbox Series X into an RTX 5060 gaming PC and it looks exactly like the kind of Project Helix prototype Microsoft would hide in a lab somewhere. The build is clean, the thermals make no sense, and honestly I respect the commitment to the bit. STORY🔗👀👇 windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/mo…

"We found out at the same time as the public". NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 tech isn't quite winning over the general public 😬 And now, it seems that even developers at Ubisoft and Capcom who agreed to showcase their games weren't informed of the contents of NVIDIA's video in advance. windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidi…

🎭Microsoft exploring legal options against OpenAI, report says The Microsoft–OpenAI partnership might be heading into a legal fight. A new report claims Microsoft is considering suing OpenAI after Amazon’s $50B investment raised questions about their “exclusive” cloud deal. This is easily the most dramatic turn in the relationship so far, and it could reshape how these AI giants work together going forward. Our bet? They work it out, but tensions remain. STORY: windowscentral.com/microsoft/micr…

👀NVIDIA CEO pushes back on DLSS 5 complaints Jensen Huang isn’t holding back on the DLSS 5 debate. When asked about the growing criticism, he flat-out said, “They’re completely wrong,” doubling down on the tech and how it’s being evaluated. Whether you agree or not, it’s a bold response that’s already fueling a bigger conversation about where DLSS goes next. DETAILS🔗👇 windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidi…

The world's first 16TB M.2 solid-state drive is finally on sale, but only 9 are left in stock! It's an incredible feat of engineering, with an even more incredible asking price.. 😲 This must be the amount you pay for never needing to delete your files ever again. You could probably install a significant chunk of your Steam games backlog with this thing. windowscentral.com/hardware/stora…

"Your SwiftKey account will soon require a Microsoft account, and your data will be moved to OneDrive." This week, Microsoft sent an email to users about the upcoming retirement, and for many, the shift will not matter. Apple and Google accounts have been supported in SwiftKey until now, and most users will likely be fine switching to Microsoft's. windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

Did Spotify just become a go-to app for high-end audio on PC? 🤔 The new feature in the Windows 11 app introduces a feature that bypasses system audio processing for "bit-perfect" playback. windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

"Should tired workers be banned from using Microsoft Copilot on Friday afternoons?" Even if partially joking, analysts are still highlighting the dangers of blindly trusting AI. "AI fatigue" could lead to lazy mistakes, as end-of-week exhaustion can cause hallucinations to go unnoticed, leading to bigger problems 😴 windowscentral.com/artificial-int…

A temporary setback for Microsoft 365 plans [2/2] windowscentral.com/artificial-int…

Microsoft is temporarily pausing automatic installations of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, at least on Windows devices that already have the desktop client. The original plan was to start the auto-installs by mid-December, 2025, but it didn't happen 🤔 If Microsoft ever decides to move forward, the app will still be added to the Windows 11 Start menu and enabled by default. [1/2]