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Microsoft confirms four Xbox first-party games are coming to PlayStation

Microsoft confirmed four Xbox first-party titles are coming to PlayStation, and two titles under consideration are reportedly Doom and Flight Simulator.

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PlayStation 5 consoles aren't getting cheaper to produce, so don't expect a price cut

PlayStation 5 consoles are getting more expensive to produce, so don't expect a price cut anytime soon. Sony's plan to boost profits is now all about PC.

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Diablo 4 coming to Xbox Game Pass on March 28, the first Blizzard game to join the service

The first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass on PC and Console has been announced, and it's Blizzard's live service focused Diablo IV.

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TT Show Episode 22 - $50K AI Desktop PCs, AMD's RDNA 4 Specs, AI War Games, and more!

AI LLMs go to war (play some war games) and a few of them went full nuclear! Just one of the many stories covered this week on The TT Show.

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Samsung's first 2nm chip order is from a Japanese startup which didn't order from TSMC

Samsung Electronics is making 2nm chips for Japan's Preferred Networks, could act as a 'gateway' to get other US companies using Samsung 2nm node.

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You can fly missions on Dune's desert planet of Arrakis in Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator heads to Arrakkis, and you can win a one-of-a-kind Dune-themed Xbox Series S and the 'world's first floating Xbox Controller.'

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AMD FSR 3 and FSR 2 supported games list updated, here's what's available now and coming soon

With momentum picking up 16 games are set to receive AMD FSR 3 support in the coming months, including the tech's long-awaited debut in Cyberpunk 2077.

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Microsoft wants to 'use other platforms' to grow Xbox

Further proof console wars don't exist: Microsoft wants to use other platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch to grow the Xbox brand into the future.

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Next-gen Xbox to deliver 'largest technical leap' in console history

Microsoft teases a console powerhouse for Gen10, and the new next-gen Xbox aims to 'deliver the largest technical leap' out of any hardware generation.

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Microsoft finally updates Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers

Microsoft finally gives an official update on Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers after two years of reiterating 'over 25 million subscribers' figure.

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Xbox Game Pass will 'only be available on Xbox,' won't come to PlayStation or Nintendo

Microsoft plans to break Xbox game exclusivity, but the Xbox Game Pass subscription service will still be exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC platforms.

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Starfield and Indiana Jones not coming to PlayStation, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirms

Bethesda's Starfield and Indiana Jones are not among the four first-party Xbox games coming to PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, Phil Spencer confirms.

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These could be the 4 Xbox games that come to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch

Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms that four Xbox games are coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, and we have some ideas on what they are.

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Xbox breaking exclusivity to 'see what happens'

Microsoft is bringing four Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch to see what happens, hoping that 'game communities grow' alongside sales.

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MSI Afterburner drops support for Windows XP - but let's be honest, 23 years was a good run

Those still running Windows XP - both of you - can no longer use MSI Afterburner after the tweaking utility made a compiler switch with its latest version.

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Xbox wants to become the 'top cross-platform games company'

Microsoft's plans to break console game exclusivity is part of an effort to make Xbox the largest cross-platform gaming company in the games industry.

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Windows 11 brings in the widget board change everyone wants - and other nifty interface tweaks

Want to ban the news feed from the widget panel? Now you can, and the latest preview builds also introduce a smart accessibility feature.

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Microsoft's new plan to push folks to upgrade to Windows 11 may be its most confusing move yet

Microsoft's latest brainwave is a YouTube clip for Windows 11 that appears to be a couple of years too late, and badly misjudged in other respects.

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NASA hits big milestone in new spacecraft propulsion that uses the Sun

NASA has reached a crucial milestone in developing a new form of spacecraft propulsion technology that takes advantage of the Sun.

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Sony's upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro console rumored to cost just $499 without the disc drive

Sony's upcoming beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro without a disc drive will reportedly only cost $500, while specifications have been partially 'confirmed'.

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'Dude, Microsoft just f***ed us' over the next-gen Xbox contract, says Intel source in new leak

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is in trouble: new leaks suggest Microsoft 'just f***ed' Intel over next-gen Xbox SoC contract, new Xbox could be out in 2027.

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Microsoft now forces you to install its internet browser to access Outlook

Microsoft has seemingly rolled out a fresh requirement for Outlook app users on Windows 10 and 11 - you must download the Edge browser.

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Windows 11 to provide easy-to-use color profile and management tools for creators and gamers

Color Management is getting an overhaul in Windows 11 to make it easier to setup new profiles and customize your display and apps for the best results.

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Xbox head responds to claims Microsoft will stop making consoles

Xbox head Phil Spencer has responded to public concerns that Microsoft will stop making Xbox consoles, with the head of Xbox head happily quelling fears.

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Windows may be given a run for its money by a new AI-based operating system

A Hong Kong-based company is working on a new artificial intelligence-based operating system that is set to go head-to-head against Windows.

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Nintendo should avoid this costly mistake with the Switch 2

The Switch has amassed 1.2 billion game sales in its lifespan and Nintendo should carry these entitlements forward to ensure smooth transition to Switch 2.

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Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is being led by the Surface team, could be powered by Intel APU

Microsoft has its Surface team in control of the next-gen Xbox, as the Xbox team has reportedly been replaced by the Surface team going forward.

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Unofficially running Windows 11 on an aged PC? The OS soon won't boot - at all - with old CPUs

Windows 11 24H2 is coming with a new 'POPCNT' instruction that'll certainly pop the bubble of anyone running Microsoft's OS on a potato PC from yesteryear.

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Microsoft quietly rolls out hidden feature for Windows 11 insider builds

Microsoft has rolled out a new feature within the Windows 11 insider build of 24H2 that may enable resolution upscaling across all applications.

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Xbox Series X/S sales figures updated with new Holiday 2023 results

Xbox Series X/S console installed base could have increased by +6 million after significant holiday 2023 discounts, key analyst firms have predicted.

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Opinion: What the future of Xbox console hardware could look like

Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer reportedly says consoles are still important for Microsoft, but has that hardware definition changed to meet the times?

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Xbox consoles won't be phased out or discontinued, games hardware still important for Microsoft

Xbox apparently isn't giving up on consoles and gaming hardware, despite rumors lamenting the demise of Microsoft's unprofitable hardware ventures.

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TT Show Episode 21 - Sony's new PSP, Xbox going third party, SSDs in space, and life on Mars!

A brand new gaming handheld from AMD and Sony? Sounds too good to be true, but rumors are pointing to a new PlayStation Portable in development.

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Dreams of Windows 12 this year are shot down, as Windows 11 24H2 is confirmed by Microsoft

After rumors already strongly suggested that Windows 11 24H2 update was what we'd get this year, and not Windows 12, this is now official.

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SCDKEY Valentine's Day sales with up to 91% off, including Windows licenses from just $16.80

SCDKEY's excellent Valentine's Day 2024 deals are live and active right now where you can grab Microsoft Windows licenses from just a low $16.80.

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AI to make AI - NVIDIA's ChipNeMo is an AI model created to accelerate chip production

NVIDIA's custom AI LLM called ChipNeMo is currently being used to train engineers, and it could also be used to help design and accelerate chip production.

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GeForce NOW celebrates its fourth anniversary as a PC game cloud streaming service

GeForce NOW cloud streaming is celebrating its fourth anniversary and over time its grown from strength to strength, not only in terms of games but tech.

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AI PCs expected to be close to 60% of total PC shipments by 2027 says analyst

IDC expects next-gen AI PC shipments to double hardware-enabled AI PCs by 2027, consuming close to 60% of all PC systems shipped by then.

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Think you've got a long wait for Windows 11's next feature update? Think again as it's imminent

Moment 5 is about to arrive, rumor has it, though it won't be much of an update - the big move will be Windows 11 24H2 (probably) later this year.

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Microsoft's Copilot gets a makeover, as AI's image creation powers are taken to the next level

Supercharged image creation chops are really smart and very welcome, plus a new carousel adds some randomness and color to the Copilot interface.

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WhatsApp is going to allow users to send messages and chat with people on other messaging apps

The EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) will force companies to open up their walled gardens, however WhatsApp has been working on cross-app support for years.

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10-year-old war film shoots its way into Netflix's global top 10 chart

David Ayer's 2014 war film Fury has made its way into Netflix's Global Top 10 chart, according to the streaming service's recently released chart.

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Minisforum V3 with AMD's new Ryzen 7 8840U 'Hawk Point' APU launches by end of March

Minisforum officially launches its V3 high-performance AMD 'Hawk Point' 3-in-1 tablet, offering NPU computing power for AI workloads, and more.

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GEEKOM Mini IT12 with 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD on sale for just $389

GEEKOM is running a sale on its Mini IT12 mini PC with Intel 12th Gen Core i5 processor for just $389, with $20 off discount code for TweakTown readers.

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Microsoft's new PC Manager app aims to speed up Windows 11 and get rid of ads (oh the irony)

All this sounds a bit rich given Microsoft's wider deployment of 'suggestions' and nagging to use its various other services in Windows 11 recently.

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CD Projekt Red confirms work has begun on the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel

Developers are flocking to CD Projekt Red as the developer gears up to begin the early developmental phase of the confirmed Cyberpunk sequel.

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Scientists achieve world's first by 3D printing functional human brain tissue

Scientists have claimed they have created the first 3D-printed human brain tissue that's functional, which may help with Alzheimer's research.

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Nintendo throws a wet blanket on the Switch 2 releasing in 2024

Nintendo has released its financial report for the period ending March 31, and it has killed any hopes the Nintendo Switch successor will release in 2024.

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Wheeled robot set loose on college campus teaches itself to open any door

A robot has been trained to open doors and set loose on a college campus, giving a glimpse into the future of what could be a robot butler.

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Final Fantasy XIV online play isn't free on Xbox, requires Game Pass subscription

Final Fantasy XIV online play won't be free on Xbox, will require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Core unlike PlayStation who nixes the requirement.