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"I kind of think of ads as like a last resort for us as a business model," - Sam Altman, October 2024

"I kind of think of ads as like a last resort for us as a business model," - Sam Altman, October 2024

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this is Xbox's new Mythic achievement, which unlocks when you complete 100% of a game's achievements. It's Xbox's own Platinum trophy. Details 👇

this is Xbox's new Mythic achievement, which unlocks when you complete 100% of a game's achievements. It's Xbox's own Platinum trophy. Details 👇

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Xbox has started testing a new "immersive background mode" on Xbox Series X/S consoles. It fades away the Xbox Home UI so you can fully see your background. It's currently in testing with Xbox Insiders

Xbox has started testing a new "immersive background mode" on Xbox Series X/S consoles. It fades away the Xbox Home UI so you can fully see your background. It's currently in testing with Xbox Insiders

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what happens when the Xbox Ally X boots into Windows 11? This happens 👇

what happens when the Xbox Ally X boots into Windows 11? This happens 👇

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here's the full new Xbox boot animation, now available for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings

here's the full new Xbox boot animation, now available for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings

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someone has created a Starfield mod that adds Phil Spencer to your flashlight 😅

someone has created a Starfield mod that adds Phil Spencer to your flashlight 😅

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Meta’s new Quest 3 VR headset can access Xbox games through Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming

Meta’s new Quest 3 VR headset can access Xbox games through Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming

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the AWS outage is affecting Ring doorbells. Sky News says “some users can’t see outside their house, definitely scary” just look outside your window 😅

the AWS outage is affecting Ring doorbells. Sky News says “some users can’t see outside their house, definitely scary” just look outside your window 😅

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if you're wondering when Xbox games are coming this year, Matt Booty revealed the release order in an Xbox podcast today: • Halo: Campaign Evolved (July?) • Minecraft Dungeons II (Aug / Sep?) • Gears of War: E-Day (Sep/Oct?) • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Oct 23rd)

if you're wondering when Xbox games are coming this year, Matt Booty revealed the release order in an Xbox podcast today: • Halo: Campaign Evolved (July?) • Minecraft Dungeons II (Aug / Sep?) • Gears of War: E-Day (Sep/Oct?) • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Oct 23rd)

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the new Helldivers 2 launch trailer for Xbox Series S / X teases a Halo 3 ODST crossover at the end 🤯

the new Helldivers 2 launch trailer for Xbox Series S / X teases a Halo 3 ODST crossover at the end 🤯

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Microsoft has added a Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Dynamic Background for Xbox Series S / X owners

Microsoft has added a Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Dynamic Background for Xbox Series S / X owners

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Microsoft has “a few more surprises” coming for Surface later this year 👀

Microsoft has “a few more surprises” coming for Surface later this year 👀

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the latest Windows 11 test builds include a movable taskbar and a small taskbar option 🙏

the latest Windows 11 test builds include a movable taskbar and a small taskbar option 🙏

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ok the coolest thing about the Starfield Xbox controller is transparent triggers. So you can watch them do this…

ok the coolest thing about the Starfield Xbox controller is transparent triggers. So you can watch them do this…

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the Xbox Starfield controller also unlocks a new Starfield Xbox Dynamic Background on Xbox Series S / X consoles

the Xbox Starfield controller also unlocks a new Starfield Xbox Dynamic Background on Xbox Series S / X consoles

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Microsoft has added Xbox console navigation sounds to the Xbox PC app. You'll hear these sounds when you're using a controller or handheld

Microsoft has added Xbox console navigation sounds to the Xbox PC app. You'll hear these sounds when you're using a controller or handheld

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Xbox has released a new Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Dynamic Background for Xbox Series S / X consoles

Xbox has released a new Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Dynamic Background for Xbox Series S / X consoles

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this weirdly reminds me of Microsoft’s desktop dancers that appeared above your Windows XP taskbar 😅

this weirdly reminds me of Microsoft’s desktop dancers that appeared above your Windows XP taskbar 😅

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the inside of the Surface Laptop Ultra is a work of art 🖼️

the inside of the Surface Laptop Ultra is a work of art 🖼️

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I think the key part of the next-gen Xbox platform video today was Sarah Bond’s mention of ensuring “Windows is the number one platform for gaming.” Notice the focus on Windows as the top platform for gaming, not Xbox as we know it today

I think the key part of the next-gen Xbox platform video today was Sarah Bond’s mention of ensuring “Windows is the number one platform for gaming.” Notice the focus on Windows as the top platform for gaming, not Xbox as we know it today

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Xbox president Sarah Bond responds to a question from Bloomberg's Dina Bass about why Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks was shut down. Full interview here:

Xbox president Sarah Bond responds to a question from Bloomberg's Dina Bass about why Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks was shut down. Full interview here:

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13 years later and this is still the most accurate documentary ever made about iOS vs. Android

13 years later and this is still the most accurate documentary ever made about iOS vs. Android

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OpenAI has just demonstrated its new GPT-4o model doing real-time translations 🤯

OpenAI has just demonstrated its new GPT-4o model doing real-time translations 🤯

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Bloomberg audience Q: Why did you not optimize Starfield for PC? Todd Howard: we did... you might need to upgrade your PC Full interview:

Bloomberg audience Q: Why did you not optimize Starfield for PC? Todd Howard: we did... you might need to upgrade your PC Full interview:

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NASA’s mission to orbit the Moon is being interrupted by Outlook (New) and Outlook (classic) both refusing to open 😂

NASA’s mission to orbit the Moon is being interrupted by Outlook (New) and Outlook (classic) both refusing to open 😂

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"My mandate is not 30% accountability margins, it’s not enterprise software margins, it’s to be the number one gaming and entertainment company, and what’s what we’re going to go do.” - Xbox CEO ASHA at Bloomberg Tech live

"My mandate is not 30% accountability margins, it’s not enterprise software margins, it’s to be the number one gaming and entertainment company, and what’s what we’re going to go do.” - Xbox CEO ASHA at Bloomberg Tech live

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Xbox CEO ASHA on Xbox exclusive games: "We're looking at that very closely. I think we have to be very thoughtful about each title and how we want to think about it, and learn from similar cases in the industry"

Xbox CEO ASHA on Xbox exclusive games: "We're looking at that very closely. I think we have to be very thoughtful about each title and how we want to think about it, and learn from similar cases in the industry"

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Ben White ladies and gentlemen 😅

Ben White ladies and gentlemen 😅

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Hermen Hulst, soon to be co-CEO of Sony's PlayStation business, addresses day 1 PC releases. Live service games will come day and date on PS5 and PC, but single player narrative games on PC are designed to then entice PC owners to play sequels on a PlayStation console

Hermen Hulst, soon to be co-CEO of Sony's PlayStation business, addresses day 1 PC releases. Live service games will come day and date on PS5 and PC, but single player narrative games on PC are designed to then entice PC owners to play sequels on a PlayStation console

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when it's time to let something go in Starfield. I gasped when the hatch opened 🤯 from /u/Moozipan

when it's time to let something go in Starfield. I gasped when the hatch opened 🤯 from /u/Moozipan

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here's the new Xbox custom boot animations. You pick the one you want, download it, and then reboot and it's applied. Simple 👍

here's the new Xbox custom boot animations. You pick the one you want, download it, and then reboot and it's applied. Simple 👍

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the Xbox Discord integration is getting better for everyone today. You can now watch your Discord friend’s gameplay from your Xbox and call them directly

the Xbox Discord integration is getting better for everyone today. You can now watch your Discord friend’s gameplay from your Xbox and call them directly

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Xbox owners can now disable Quick Resume for specific games. It’s part of a new Xbox console update today that also includes custom dashboard colors and more

Xbox owners can now disable Quick Resume for specific games. It’s part of a new Xbox console update today that also includes custom dashboard colors and more

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Microsoft’s new Xbox marketing campaign appeared on the Las Vegas Sphere last night

Microsoft’s new Xbox marketing campaign appeared on the Las Vegas Sphere last night

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Copilot on the taskbar is one of Microsoft's new Windows 11 features it announced today. It replaces the search box and gives you a launcher-like prompt window and access to Copilot Vision / Voice

Copilot on the taskbar is one of Microsoft's new Windows 11 features it announced today. It replaces the search box and gives you a launcher-like prompt window and access to Copilot Vision / Voice

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here's the Xbox PC launcher experience, running Spider-Man 2 from Steam. The PlayStation PC game launches straight from the Xbox app 👍

here's the Xbox PC launcher experience, running Spider-Man 2 from Steam. The PlayStation PC game launches straight from the Xbox app 👍

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someone has created a Starfield mod that replaces the Bethesda splash screen with a PlayStation Studios one 🙃

someone has created a Starfield mod that replaces the Bethesda splash screen with a PlayStation Studios one 🙃

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Xbox chief Phil Spencer: "It does mean more of our games shipping on more platforms, not just PlayStation. We love the work we do with Nintendo, we love what we do with Valve on Steam. Our games will show up in more and more places."

Xbox chief Phil Spencer: "It does mean more of our games shipping on more platforms, not just PlayStation. We love the work we do with Nintendo, we love what we do with Valve on Steam. Our games will show up in more and more places."

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this dog must be an Xbox fanboy in disguise 🥲

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this dog must be an Xbox fanboy in disguise 🥲

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