Magical Next Week on XBOX Games Coming October 5-9: Gears of War: E-Day, Star Wars Galactic Racer and More
See every game coming in the Next Week on XBOX, October 5–9, including Gears of War: E-Day, Kingdom Hearts, Star Wars Galactic Racer and more.
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Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn EVP Ryan Roslansky to leave Microsoft at the end of 2026 after 18 crazy years
Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn EVP Ryan Roslansky will leave Microsoft at year-end as Copilot leadership shifts again.
IKEA and XBOX Launch YXSTABY, a New Gaming Furniture Collection for Your Home
IKEA and XBOX have launched YXSTABY, a nine-piece gaming furniture collection with controller-inspired designs and practical storage.
XBOX Free Play Days: FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest Are Free This Weekend
Play FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest free on XBOX Free Play Days through October 4.
Microsoft’s WSL Containers Are Now Generally Available on Windows 11
Microsoft has launched WSL containers in general availability, adding built-in Linux container tools, enterprise controls, and VS Code support.
Windows 11 26H2 Is Rolling Out Now, But Many PCs Still Can’t See It
Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out now, but it may not appear on every PC. Here’s why the 2026 Update is missing and what to do.
Windows 11 2026 Update is now available: Here’s how to get version 26H2
Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 2026 Update, version 26H2, as a fast enablement package for eligible 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.
XBOX Insiders Can Now Earn Mythic Achievements for Completing Games
XBOX Insiders can now test Mythic Achievements, rewarding players who complete every original achievement in eligible games.
Gears of War: E-Day Gets Its Own “Emergence Pie” at Prince St. Pizza, With an Exclusive In-Game Reward
Gears of War: E-Day is getting an Emergence Pie at Prince St. Pizza, complete with an exclusive in-game pizza emblem.
Microsoft unveils new Copilot with Home, Code and Autopilot as AI moves beyond chat
Microsoft is rolling out a new Copilot experience with Home, Code and Autopilot to unify AI chat, delegated work and app building.
XBOX Free Play Days adds PGA TOUR 2K25, The Division 2, The Escapists 2, and Young Suns this weekend
XBOX Free Play Days has four games to try through September 27, including PGA TOUR 2K25 and The Division 2 for all Xbox players.
Microsoft refreshes its smallest Surface PCs with Snapdragon X2 Plus, faster AI, and brighter displays
Microsoft’s refreshed Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch add Snapdragon X2 Plus, brighter displays, faster AI, and more.
Microsoft Wants More AI in Education and Schools—But Says Teachers Must Stay in Charge
Microsoft outlines new AI in education and school rules focused on student privacy, teacher control, smarter learning, and AI skills for the future.
XBOX Free Play Days: Sea of Thieves Is Free for Everyone This Weekend, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Joins Game Pass
Play Sea of Thieves free on XBOX and PC this weekend. Game Pass members can also try Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.
XBOX Game Pass September 2026 Update Brings Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More
XBOX Game Pass adds Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, Ninja Gaiden 4, and more this fall.
Microsoft’s Legendary Comms Chief Frank Shaw Is Leaving After 29 Remarkable Years
Microsoft chief communications officer Frank Shaw is leaving at the end of 2026 after 17 years in the role. Here’s what it means.
Amazing XBOX Free Play Days: Play Madden NFL 27 and Borderlands 4 Free
XBOX Free Play Days brings Madden NFL 27, Borderlands 4, F1 25, Surviving Mars, CarX Drift Racing and Dustborn free through Sept 13.
XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast Set for September 17
XBOX heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026 with a September 17 broadcast, Minecraft Dungeons II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and FanFest Tokyo.
XBOX Will Officially Publish Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, Expanding This Awesome Partnership Beyond OD
XBOX will publish Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, expanding its Kojima Productions deal beyond OD into film and television.
XBOX Insiders Get Selectable Startup Animations, 1440p Remote Play, and Voice Clarity in Latest Console Preview
XBOX Insiders can now pick their startup animation, stream Remote Play at 1440p, test Voice Clarity, search game lists, and download while cloud gaming.
Microsoft Unveils Project Zenith: Windows PCs That Arrive Ready to Code
Project Zenith brings a preconfigured, distraction-free Windows 11 dev experience to 64GB+ PCs that run 30B+ AI models locally.
GitHub’s Brand-New Project HydraFusion Crushes Opus 5 on Cost by Mixing Models Mid-Task
GitHub’s Project HydraFusion orchestrates multiple AI models per task, matching Opus 5 quality at up to 67% lower cost in Copilot CLI.
XBOX App Coming to TCL Smart TVs in 25+ Countries, No Console Needed
XBOX and TCL are partnering to bring the XBOX app to select TCL Smart TVs in 25+ countries, with Game Pass cloud gaming built in.
XBOX Cloud Gaming Will Add Monthly Hour Caps in November, With Extra Paid Playtime Coming to the Store
XBOX Cloud Gaming will introduce monthly streaming-hour limits for Game Pass members in November, with extra time available to buy.