Microsoft will start providing game studios with Project Helix consoles in 2027

Microsoft plans to begin shipping early units of its next generation console, codenamed Project Helix, to game studios ...

Microsoft Reveals Project Helix Features at Next-Gen Xbox GDC Talk, Alpha Versions to Be Sent to Devs in 2027

Microsoft has revealed early features of Project Helix, its next-gen Xbox, while confirming plans to send alpha versions of ...

Xbox Project Helix won't be in developers' hands until 2027

Microsoft says that "alpha" dev kits for the next-gen Xbox go out to game developers in 2027, casting down on a 2027 release date for Project Helix.

Load times are about to get even shorter, thanks to Microsoft's latest DirectStorage update

Racing ahead.

Microsoft is working to eliminate PC gaming’s “compiling shaders” wait times

Microsoft first rolled out Advanced Shader Delivery in its SDK last September and added support to the ROG Xbox Ally as a ...
The Hacker News

⚡ Weekly Recap: Qualcomm 0-Day, iOS Exploit Chains, AirSnitch Attack & Vibe-Coded Malware

Your weekly cybersecurity roundup covering the latest threats, exploits, vulnerabilities, and security news you need to know.
Visual Studio Magazine

Hands On: Building an MCP Server with VS Code AI Toolkit's New Tool Catalog

Microsoft's AI Toolkit extension for VS Code now lets developers scaffold a working MCP server in minutes. Here's what that looks like in practice -- including the parts that don't work, and a simpler ...
PCMag on MSN

Want to Run Android Apps, Games on Your PC? Try These 5 Programs

You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.