Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 leaked in new images: Microsoft's next-gen pro controller confirmed with new buttons, cloud connect, and more

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14 mai 2026 à 18:58

A Brazilian regulator has leaked images of Microsoft's upcoming next-gen Xbox Elite Controller with three key new upgrades.

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2

The Xbox Elite Controller is gorgeous.

Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency Profile' improvements confirmed to "accelerate app launches and core shell experiences"

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

14 mai 2026 à 15:22

Windows 11's highly anticipated Low Latency Profile performance feature is now in the final round of testing, with rollout expected to begin within the next few weeks.

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Windows 11 is getting a nice performance upgrade in the next few weeks.

Microsoft nearly solved one of folding phones’ worst problems: New patent reveals spring-loaded hinge design for canceled Surface Duo 3

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

14 mai 2026 à 09:52

The company had explored a next-gen folding phone design that included a spring-loaded button for popping open the device without prying it with your fingers.

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Windows Central Podcast: How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?

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11 mai 2026 à 20:09

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the latest with Xbox and Windows K2.

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"Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

11 mai 2026 à 06:20

Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP explains why they're wrong.

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We uncovered a major Windows 11 performance upgrade Microsoft is testing, and it could make the OS feel noticeably faster

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

7 mai 2026 à 08:29

Windows 11 is set to gain a new feature that will boost CPU frequency in bursts when initiating high-priority tasks to speed up app launches and system responsiveness.

Surface Go 4 with Windows 11

Windows 11's new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares: Replaces legacy Windows 95-era dialog with something new and better

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

6 mai 2026 à 11:31

The new Windows Run box has been officially unveiled, and it's a genuine improvement over the legacy interface with faster launch times and more features. This is what happens when the people working on Windows actually care.

The new Windows Run box on Windows 11

Microsoft Edge will load all your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says it's not a security concern

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

5 mai 2026 à 18:38

A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.

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Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

1 mai 2026 à 13:17

A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

Windows 11 Widgets panel

Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

30 avril 2026 à 20:31

Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

Windows Update on a Dell XPS laptop

"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

29 avril 2026 à 20:34

Satya Nadella has commented on recent announcements around Windows and Xbox that are working to rebuild trust and positive sentiment around its consumer offerings.

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Windows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 2026

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

29 avril 2026 à 10:48

Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11's biggest flaws, but actions speak louder than words. So, let's track its progress.

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Microsoft has been trying to fix Windows 11's annoying white flash bug in File Explorer for over 2 years: Has it finally done it?

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

22 avril 2026 à 07:45

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode. I feel like we've seen this before...

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

Windows Central Podcast: What's next for Surface? We break down the leaks

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

21 avril 2026 à 07:04

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the leaks around Microsoft's upcoming wave of Surface hardware.

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Microsoft plans major Start menu upgrades for Windows 11 with better customization and performance: Users will soon be able to resize it and toggle off entire areas of Start

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

17 avril 2026 à 08:55

Microsoft is rebuilding the Start menu from the ground up, and is adding some much needed customization and performance improvements along the way.

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Microsoft thinks you'll want an Xbox Controller and 1 year of Microsoft 365 and Xbox Game Pass over a MacBook Neo

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

16 avril 2026 à 06:51

In a desperate bid to win over students, Microsoft has launched a new promo that bundles a year of Microsoft's subscriptions with the purchase of select new Windows 11 PCs.

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