Xbox cuts Game Pass prices, revives the Xbox brand, confirms Project Helix, and lines up Forza, Fable, and Gears ahead of the June 7 showcase.
Windows 11 decouples shutdown/restart from updates, adds longer pauses, and reduces reboots—rolling out to Insiders from April 24, 2026.
April 2026 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft ships Windows 11 KB5083769, fixes 167 flaws (2 zero‑days), adds Secure Boot status in Windows Security, and updates ESU paths.
Microsoft ships an emergency Windows 11 update (KB5085516) to fix broken Microsoft account sign-ins; two hotpatch OOB updates also landed this week.
AI-first laptops are surging in 2026, from dual‑screen OLEDs to 80‑TOPS NPUs—while memory price spikes threaten budget PCs. Here’s what matters now.
Microsoft Surface targets “always connected” PCs: new 5G partnership with Ericsson and a timely Surface Pro firmware fix land ahead of MWC 2026.
