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Now that the alliance is official, Microsoft confirmed what we all saw coming: some new Bethesda games will be Xbox and PC exclusives. Xbox acquires Bethesda — What does this mean for PlayStationXbox and Bethesda butt heads on exclusivityHoly crap! Xbox just bought ZeniMax Media, acquiring Elder Scrolls, Doom, Fallout and Starfield rights Microsoft plans to make some new Bethesda games Xbox and PC exclusives Microsoft got its hands on a highly praised catalog of games under the ZeniMax Media umbrella, including Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom, Wolfenstein, and my personal favorite, Dishonored....

This problem would most often occur when the user had audible notifications activated. When a notification would ping through your Chrome browser, it would simultaneously appear on Windows 10, effectively doubling the prompt for no reason. Google Stadia reviewGoogle Docs could soon get Dark Mode (and we can’t wait)Google Chrome’s new Tab Groups is its best feature in years: How to use it Furthermore, if you tried to click on the notification that popped up first, it wouldn’t register properly....

Microsoft is attempting to get the development preview of DirectStorage to developers next year. Here’s what we know about it so far. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farThis is what we know about the Xbox Series X and PS5 so far What we know about DirectStorage In a developer blog (opens in new tab), Microsoft explains that while current NVMe SSDs are able to load chunks relatively fast, they’re still bottlenecked by current APIs....

The ambitious foldable device that will run Google’s Android OS is apparently ahead of schedule, according to a report from Windows Central citing “sources familiar with the matter.” Microsoft Surface Duo leaked video reveals sneaky new featureMicrosoft’s Surface Duo flipping in this video tickles my toddler-like attention spanMicrosoft Surface Go 2: Rumors, Release Date, Price and What We Want Microsoft would like to launch earlier than anticipated, a move that is practically unheard of in the tech world....

The new reader function had previously only been available on the web and desktop versions. Now it’s moving to the mobile app as Microsoft steps up its game in the ever-expanding battle of the video conferencing apps it has engaged in with Zoom and Google Meet. The best Microsoft Surface Pro deals in MayThe best Microsoft Surface deals in May 2021The best iPad deals of May 2021 The new reader function will come to the Teams app in June to iOS and Android devices....

The new feature will be applicable with one-on-one conversations, groups, and in-meeting text chats and should become available by the end of next month. Which, having been a long-standing issue, is something to look forward to. The best Microsoft Surface deals in March 2021The best Microsoft Surface Pro deals in MarchMicrosoft Surface Pro 7+ review This new feature for Microsoft Teams is old hat for other collaboration tools like Slack, which has given users the ability to create message threads for a while....

Some of those applications, especially those installed by the PC’s manufacturer, can be easily uninstalled. We even have a straightforward guide on how to do so in Windows 10. But outmoded legacy Windows apps won’t budge, no matter how hard you try to remove them. Fortunately, that could soon change. Microsoft is changing its policy on legacy programs by making them “optional features” that can be uninstalled via the Optional Features control panel in Windows 10 Insider Build 19551....

Check out everything coming to Monster Hunter Rise in 2022. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowThese are the best Xbox Series X games and best PS5 games so farLook: Xbox Series X|PS5 review & best virtual tabletop software (+DND tips) Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak info So, of course Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak launches in just two days, on June 30, but you can download a demo for the expansion right now on the Nintendo Switch....

And if you want the mother of all docks — for all your external drives, monitors and other gadgets — check out the finally-for-sale Landing Zone Docking Station ($310), which features a whopping 16 ports. Made for Apple’s new USB Type-C only MacBook Pros, the Landing Zone Docking Station is a U-shaped dock that clamps around the width of the notebooks, connecting to the Thunderbolt 3 connectors on both sides of the laptop....

But the UM300 offers more than just good looks, it also brings quick setup, easy plug-and-play functionality and wide compatibility with a number of operating systems. But is that enough to land the Movo UM300 on our Best USB microphone list? Read on to find out. So let’s find out if the Movo UM300 will knock the Nano off its lofty perch on our Best USB microphone list. Movo UM300 design Movo’s UM300 is a satin black all-metal constructed tiny terror of potential....

But for $2,899, there are a few flaws to contend with, namely a mushy keyboard and a dim, dull display. However, that panel does have one of the highest refresh rates available. If you can overlook those slight imperfections, the MSI GE76 Raider deserves a place in your gaming battlestation as well as our best VR-ready laptops, best gaming laptops and best MSI laptops pages. MSI GE76 Raider pricing and configurations...

The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 for 2019 (starting at $999) takes everything we love about the regular XPS 13 — including an InfinityEdge display with close to zero bezels — and delivers up to 2.5 times the performance of its predecessor in a thinner design, thanks to Intel’s latest 10th-Gen processors. I had a chance to go hands-on with this convertible ahead of its launch, and it seems to have a near-perfect balance of sleek design, comfort and power....

New 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 to flaunt Mini-LED display, slim bezelsiPad vs. iPad Air vs. iPad Pro vs. iPad mini: iPad Buying GuideBest MacBook in 2021: Which Apple laptop is best? The report suggests that Apple is interested in using new OLED displays for an upcoming 10.9-inch iPad model, which would go into production by the end of 2021 and be released in early 2022. With the recent iPad Air 2020 having a 10....

There’s a ton of upgrades here, but the new iPad Pro still isn’t quite a laptop killer. Apple’s new tablet starts with a 10.5-inch iPad Retina display that’s 20 percent bigger than the the screen on the 9.7-inch iPad. Apple did this by reducing the borders by 40 percent. The new Retina display is super bright at 600 nits and it supports a wider color gamut, which means it will support HDR content....

Microsoft Surface Benchmarked According to Windows Latest, this Geekbench benchmark is showing off a result from a machine running a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor. The name of the device is “OEMJL OEMJL Product Name EV1.5A,” which seems to indicate that it’s either the Surface Pr0 7 or the Surface Laptop 3. In context, Microsoft used a similar naming convention for the Surface Go when using Geekbench. The machine nailed a 13,343 on the Geekbench 4....

Nintendo Switch Pro could still happen — here’s whyBest Nintendo Switch controllers in 2021Best gaming deals in 2021 As the report states, companies including large publishers and small studios received 4K development kits. As we know, the upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED is not capable of 4K resolution. Its updates include a sizeable 7-inch OLED display panel, enhanced audio, a new dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and a new wide adjustable stand....

Nintendo Switch can add Bluetooth support for AirPods, Sony’s WH-1000XM3 and more — Here’s howThe best Nintendo Switch game deals of April 2021Find out the best wireless earbuds in 2021 The dataminer points out that while support is clearly there, it has yet to support any Bluetooth devices. In the patch notes for the system update (via Nintendo Life), Nintendo makes no mention of the added support. The patch was released to fix an issue concerning the console’s save data backup feature, to help prevent the save data backup process from being interrupted....

But where’s the 4K capabilities? Where is the dramatic performance upgrade thanks to new silicon? They are nowhere to be seen, which has driven some disappointed reactions. Originally, the Nintendo Switch OLED wasn’t just generating hype about a better screen, but the company was also looking to use an upgraded Nvidia chip to boost graphics and performance, and to deliver 4K resolution when docked. Best gaming deals in 2021Nintendo Direct E3 2021: Breath of the Wild 2 and Metroid Dread gameplayNew Nintendo Switch: Specs, price, release date and more...

I prefer to focus on what the OnePlus 10T does come with, including a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor; a powerful triple camera array; a crisp, colorful 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz adaptive display; and OxygenOS which is one of the best, smoothest running Android based operating systems for smartphones. The OnePlus 10T styling is business elegance, that feels so good in the hand and looks great when I slip it out of my suit jacket....