John Callaham
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Greer, SC, United States
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A quick look back at Microsoft's portable Smart Display tech, Mira
Announced at CES in January 2002, Microsoft wanted "Mira" to launch a new device segment of smart portable displays that would connect to PCs at home. Unfortunately, this venture didn't work out. → Read More
MechWarrior 5: Clans announced for more big BattleTech action in 2024
Developer Piranha Games has officially announced the next game in their MechWarrior 5 series of big mech action games. The game is due for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms in 2024. → Read More
The latest Ara: History Untold video dev diary goes into more detail on its living world
Developer Oxide Games has posted the latest entry in its Ara: History Untold video dev diary series, with more discussions about the living world aspect of the grand strategy game. → Read More
Microsoft has fixed issues with the Xbox Store and Cloud Gaming after several hours [Update]
A number of Xbox console users were unable to search for or purchase games in the Xbox Store and were unable to launch Cloud Gaming titles, for several hours. Microsoft has since fixed those issues. → Read More
Two new Bing Chat features, including Continue On Phone, are now available for all users
Microsoft has officially added Bing Chat in its Microsoft Launcher app for Android. It has also officially released a way to continue chatting with the chatbot from the desktop to your smartphone. → Read More
State of Decay 2 gets a new developer as Undead Labs keeps working on State of Decay 3
UK-based Wushu Studios will be taking over most of the content updates for State of Decay 2 starting with the free Curveball update on September 18. Undead Labs is still working on State of Decay 3. → Read More
Reminder: Many older Windows Insider Preview builds expire today
A number of older Dev and Canary Windows 11 Insider Preview builds expire today, September 15. Those still using them need to update to more recent builds to keep their PCs running. → Read More
Microsoft quietly put in a Windows 11 keyboard shortcut to LinkedIn
A recently discovered keyboard shortcut in Windows 11 will send users directly to the LinkedIn website on their default web browser. It's a shortcut that's not on Microsoft's official list. → Read More
Hades II early access date pushed back until Q2 2024, preceded by a technical test
Developer Supergiant Games had previously planned to launch Hades II in early access by the end of 2023, but now says it will happen in the second quarter of 2024. It will also launch a tech test. → Read More
A Linkedin profile briefly revealed Microsoft's current Xbox Game Pass member numbers
Microsoft Xbox exec Craig McNary posted, and then quickly edited, a post on his LinkedIn profile claiming that Xbox Game Pass has over 30 million subscribers, up from 25 million in January 2022. → Read More
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is among many Xbox controllers at or near all time low prices
The Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller includes features like adjustable-tension thumbsticks, a wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. It's priced at $99.99. → Read More
Microsoft Bing Chat is currently down for some in the US and Europe
A number of online reports in the United States and Europe claim that users of Bing Chat have been seeing connectivity errors while trying to access services that use the chatbot AI. → Read More
The new Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed wireless gaming mouse is lightweight and afforable
The just-launched Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed wireless gaming mouse is 82 grams with its battery and has a 30K DPI optical sensor. It's priced at $69.99 which is cheaper than many high-end mice. → Read More
Sony's latest PlayStation State of Play event included Helldivers II, Baby Steps and more
The latest Sony PlayStation State of Play streaming event also showed off some new trailers for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and a new DLC for the Resident Evil 4 remake, among other games. → Read More
Windows 11 Version 22H2 Release Preview Build 22621.2359 (KB5030310) is available
The Windows 11 version 22H2 Release Preview Build 22621.2359 (KB5030310) adds websites to the Recommended section of the Start menu. along with other small improvements and bug fixes. → Read More
Microsoft and Oracle joinly announce Oracle Database Azure services
The new joint Oracle Database Azure service will allow Oracle database services to be run directly on Microsoft's datacenters. Financial details on this new partnership were not revealed. → Read More
Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios reportedly lays off nearly half of its staff
The reported mass layoffs at Immortals of Aveum studio Ascendant come just a few weeks after the fantasy-themed first-person shooter was released, and allegedly generated poor sales. → Read More
Valve discounts its Steam Deck portable gaming PCs by as much as 20 percent until Sept. 21
Valve has cut the price of its three models for its Steam Deck portable gaming PC for the next week, with the most expensive model discounted by 20 percent, from $649 to just $519.20. → Read More
Unity's offices get closed down for today and Friday due to a credible death threat
The offices for the Unity game engine and development tools in Austin, Texas, and San Francisco closed down today due to reports of a credible death threat that was directed toward the company → Read More
Windows 11 (Original Release) Release Preview Build 22000.2479 is available
The new Windows 11 (Original Release) Release Preview Build 22000.2479 has several bug fixes along with a few small improvements such as changing the spelling of Ukraine's capital from Kiev to Kyiv. → Read More