Microsoft will add free Project xCloud gaming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Jul 16, 2020

Microsoft’s Project xCloud remote-gaming service has faded somewhat as the world has retreated indoors. This September, however, Project xCloud will become part of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service for no additional cost. Microsoft began calling for people to help test its Project xCloud service last September, and we went hands-on with Project xCloud soon […]

Microsoft permanently closes all of its retail stores

Jun 26, 2020

Microsoft’s retail stores mimick the look and feel of Apple’s iconic sales fronts, from the glass walls to the wood tables to the very design of the Surface hardware on display. But as anyone who ever wandered through a mall can tell you, Microsoft’s stores lack one...

Microsoft tests the Surface Book 3 to avoid ‘hot bag’ heat issues

May 18, 2020

Microsoft is sweating the details with the Surface Book 3, especially when it comes to thermal issues that users experienced with the Surface Book 2 and the original Surface Book. As the company prepares to launch the Surface Book 3 on May 21, it’s specifically...

Microsoft reveals the first Xbox Series X games: Watch every trailer

May 7, 2020

It’s beginning to feel a lot like E3—or at least, as much as it can this year. This morning Microsoft hosted the first of its Xbox 20/20 events, showing off the first ever footage of games running on the upcoming Xbox Series X. (And yes, most of these will make their...