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Aujourd’hui — 19 février 2026Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

What's next for Xbox's Starfield? Bethesda's Todd Howard says it's not "Starfield 2.0," but more is "coming soon" — "We think you're gonna love this"

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
18 février 2026 à 22:50
Bethesda's Todd Howard says the studio will soon show what it's been working on for Xbox's Starfield RPG, but notes it's not "Starfield 2.0."

Screenshot from Starfield Direct showcase

An official screenshot of Xbox's Starfield, Bethesda's latest single player RPG that it's unveiling new content for soon.

Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more of a "classic" Bethesda game like Skyrim and Fallout — it's using the "Creation Engine 3" too

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
18 février 2026 à 21:39
In a new interview, Bethesda director Todd Howard has revealed that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be more of a "classic" Bethesda game like Skyrim or Fallout 4.

A photograph of Todd Howard, Bethesda Game Studios' executive producer and game director.

A photograph of Todd Howard, Bethesda Game Studios' executive producer and game director.

Monster Hunter Wilds' final base game update has arrived — and it's bringing a long-awaited performance boost for Xbox and more for PC

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18 février 2026 à 20:36
Capcom has released the final major update for Monster Hunter Wilds before switching gears to work on its DLC expansion. It includes new quests involving Arch-Tempered monsters, fun event quests, and huge performance boosts for consoles and PC.

Slightly edited screenshot of Arch-Tempered Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds

Prepare to face Arch-Tempered Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds' final base game update.

Microsoft's Xbox PC app is getting a nifty new feature — it's in preview testing now for Xbox Insiders

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
18 février 2026 à 20:08
The Xbox PC app is getting a new postgame recaps feature that highlights gameplay captures, completed achievements, and more after your gaming sessions.

A screenshot of the new Postgame Recaps feature for the Xbox PC app.

This marketing image shows what one of the Xbox PC app's new postgame recaps looks like.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert has been blocked — cited as "irresponsible and offensive" by viewers

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18 février 2026 à 20:05
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert after nine complaints, ruling it inappropriate, despite no explicit imagery being shown.

Nikki Glasser in The Replacer advert for Black Ops 7

Activision has found itself in hot water with the UK advertising watchdog.

14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
18 février 2026 à 19:38
On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.

Collage image of privacy and security settings for Windows 11

Windows 11 shares more data than you realize — here are 14 fixes from our in-house Windows expert.

Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update — here's what that means, and when it's coming to Mojang's hit

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
18 février 2026 à 18:53
Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals update.

Official screenshot of Minecraft.

An official screenshot of a Minecraft village that shows off the graphical improvements from the Vibrant Visuals update.

Valve just scored a historic win against a prolific patent troll — and even got $152K out of it

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18 février 2026 à 18:00
Serial patent litigator Leigh Rothschild tried to sue Valve in 2022 despite an existing agreement, so Valve went on the offensive and just won its case. Setting a precedent for the patent troll industry.

BELLEVUE, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 26: Portrait of American video game developer Gabe Newell, photographed at Valve Corporations offices in Bellevue, Washington, on February 26, 2020. (Photo by Olly Curtis/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Gabe Newell, co-founder, president, and majority owner of the video game company Valve Corporation.

I love Turtle Beach's efforts to become a real racing sim competitor with its new VelocityOne Race KD3 wheel

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Par : [email protected] (Michael Hoglund)
18 février 2026 à 17:41
Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 set, with add-ons like the F-RX Formula Wheel, makes this a serious racing competitor and another entry in its racing lineup.

VelocityOne Wheel screenshots

I felt like I couldn't take a bad picture of this wheel.

Microsoft Edge just got two new AI features — and they’re actually useful

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
18 février 2026 à 16:44
Microsoft Edge finally adds AI PDF tools that save time, including instant summaries and a faster, more reliable Read Aloud experience.

Microsoft Edge Update page

Microsoft Edge has a bunch of new features, including a pair of AI summarization tools for PDFs.

Two of the lightest-ever Windows laptops launch soon — here's how Lenovo and ASUS with Snapdragon and Intel CPUs compare

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 février 2026 à 16:39
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition wants to compete with the glorious ASUS Zenbook A14, also refreshed for 2026. I put together this comparison to help you pick the perfect laptop for your needs.

Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition vs. Zenbook A14 (2026)

Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition vs. Zenbook A14 (2026)

WWE 2K26 has unleashed a mountain of new gameplay information — and it's packed with changes and additions for MyGM, Universe, and the Creations Suite

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18 février 2026 à 15:10
WWE 2K26 has unpacked a tidal wave of new information regarding its take on the series' MyGM, Universe, and Creation Suite features, and we've rounded it all up in one place.

Promotional screenshot of Seth Rollins in WWE 2K26.

I am a visionary, I am a revolutionary, I am Seth "Freakin" Rollins.

Mario Kart at 4K60 on an Xbox Series X — because someone wanted Nintendo’s legal team to wake up spicy

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18 février 2026 à 14:55
An Xbox user has gone viral after showcasing Mario Kart Wii and Liberty City Stories running at 4K60 on Xbox Series X using Developer Mode, highlighting the console’s overlooked emulation potential.

Mario and Xbox Series X

<p>Phil Spencer's ambitions to acquire Nintendo seem outlandishly farfetched, and that's probably a good thing.</p>

Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 février 2026 à 14:40
Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Windows 11 5G on a Samsung laptop

5G connectivity is about to get a lot better for pro users and for enterprise IT teams.

PlayStation isn’t the only one getting perks — Marathon promises Xbox and Steam perks too

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18 février 2026 à 14:36
Marathon will not restrict cosmetic perks to PlayStation players, as Bungie confirms weapon charms are also planned for Xbox and Steam ahead of the game’s March 2026 launch.

Marathon key image with Xbox icon glowing

As Marathon draws closer, Bungie has clarified it's not just PS5 players getting special treatment over bonus loot.

Microsoft Azure data usage by ICE triples as reports question Microsoft's connection to mass surveillance — “We do not believe ICE is engaged in such activity”

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
18 février 2026 à 14:35
Leaked files show ICE tripled its data on Microsoft Azure to 1,400TB. As AI usage climbs, Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over its "mass surveillance" pledge.

A Microsoft office in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Microsoft’s cloud business has come under renewed scrutiny following reports of a massive surge in data usage by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
18 février 2026 à 12:59
Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

We loved this fantastic mini PC with quad monitor and USB4 support, and now it's under $600 — perfect for a home office

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18 février 2026 à 12:45
The Geekom IT13 mini PC, with 16GB of RAM, a max CPU clock speed of 4.8 GHz in its Core i5 CPU, is now on a 29% discount exclusively on Amazon.

A closeup of the front side of the Geekom Mini IT13.

Save desk space while working or casually browsing the net with the Geekom IT13 Mini-PC.

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