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The Xbox Games Showcase headlined the last week of news in the world of Microsoft.
With all that news rolling out, it can be easy to miss a few stories.
Luckily, we recap each week of news in a collection of bitesize pieces.
If you have the day off, sit back and enjoy the holiday with some Microsoft news.
If you’re at work, find some time to catch up on everything from last week.
Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Microsoft held the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct last week.
Our team covered the Xbox Games Showcaselive as it happenedand recapped the major announcements from the event.
It’s worth browsing through all of the Xbox Games Showcase coverage, but one storyline stuck out.
Starfield was at center stage, and it drew both awe and criticism.
The director mostlyplays Starfield on Xbox Series Sand says it’s “great.”
While there was some controversy around Starfield, the Xbox Games Showcase appeared to be an overall success.
Tons of titles were shown off and there’s a lot of excitement in the gaming community.
We’ve struggled to find anyone that this change affects.
The Chat integration with the Windows 11 Taskbar was a frustration to many rather than a useful feature.
That has steadily improved over the years, and it took a large step forward last week.
It’s now possible to buy Surface replacement parts directly from the Microsoft Store.
Kickstands, SSDs, keyboard and trackpad parts, cameras, and more are available for purchase.
Other Surface devices have become easier to repair as well.
The ability to buy parts from the Microsoft Store should make repairs a bit simpler.
The chipmaker will drop the “i” from its Intel Core branding.
Intel will also introduce Intel Core Ultra processors as its highest-tier chips as well.
The new branding should make things easier to digest for general consumers.
Reviews
Our experts love to get their hands on the latest gadgets and gizmos.
Our team recently reviewed the ROG Ally, ASUS ROG Swift OLED, and the Hyperkin Xenon Wired Controller.
Jump through the reviews below to check out the hottest tech and see if it’s worth picking up.
Deals
Having tech is great.
Spending a fortune on it is not.
That’s why our team looks for the best deals on laptops, games, accessories, and more.
With Father’s Day happening over the weekend and graduation season upon us, many retailers have ongoing discounts.
Here are the best deals that we’ve covered recently that are still live.
Note that some of the deals may have changed since we initially covered them.
Pricing below is accurate at the time of publication.
Thanks to a $800 discount, it’s one of the best laptop deals you’ll find.
This model is a couple of years old, but it holds up well.
Right now, you’ve got the option to get it for $750 off.
