Hytale started as a project by the creators of Hypixel, the leading Minecraft server. The game was first revealed in 2018 with a trailer that quickly became incredibly popular online. That initial trailer gained 31 million views within just one month, and has now been viewed over 61 million times.
As usual, some games will be removed from the service this month. Here’s a list of the games leaving Xbox Game Pass:
The game’s popularity has continued to grow, boosted by the release of Battlefield 6 Season 1 and Battlefield REDSEC. These updates included a free-to-play battle royale mode, new features like the four-player APC vehicle, and the Blackwell Fields map, which proved to be somewhat divisive among players.
Don’t worry if you have the original ROG Ally and not the new Xbox Ally model – the original is still getting updated, so everyone will continue to receive support.
AI agents are tools that automate tasks. Microsoft describes them as the “apps of the AI era,” a significant comparison given how much we rely on apps today.
Windows 11 is getting a new AI-powered feature that lets you create or rewrite text anywhere you type – in any app or text box. If you have a Copilot+ PC, this feature can even work offline, using the computer’s built-in processing power instead of needing an internet connection.
One of the new features is called point-in-time restore, and it allows users to revert their computer back to a previous state. Microsoft explains this will be helpful for fixing problems caused by things like faulty updates, driver issues, or incorrect settings.
Starting now, drivers will need to pass more rigorous security and reliability checks with new certification tests. Microsoft also anticipates a substantial decrease in the amount of code running at the core of Windows over the next few years, impacting drivers for devices like network adapters, cameras, USB connections, printers, and storage.
Sora 2 creates videos that look far more realistic than the original Sora. While it’s received a lot of positive attention, it’s also sparked debate, as AI-created videos are often a sensitive subject. A new feature called “cameos” lets users create videos featuring the likeness of specific people.
Microsoft explains that as Windows incorporates more artificial intelligence, AI-powered assistants will be built directly into the operating system. These assistants will function similarly to existing apps, but will be available in new and expanded ways. Eventually, Microsoft envisions these AI assistants becoming as commonplace and easy to use as any other application on your Windows taskbar.