Scott Hanselman, who leads the developer community at Microsoft, recently published the initial version of “Windows Edge Light” on GitHub.
A few months ago, we were the first to show you the Xbox Ally, previously known as Kennan. This collaboration between Xbox and ASUS is a new step for Microsoft, allowing its PC partners to use the Xbox name on their own devices.
At only 36 grams, this mouse is incredibly lightweight – less than half the weight of the previous model and the lightest gaming mouse I’ve tested. It keeps the classic, comfortable closed-shell design, and includes side buttons, a precise custom Corsair sensor with 33,000 DPI, improved mechanical switches that feel better than those on the Sabre RGB Pro, and long-lasting battery life.
Although this new training platform uses technology from Microsoft Flight Simulator and Azure, it’s not simply the game itself. Based on how companies often describe these things, it probably has had some of the more typical gaming elements—like career and challenge modes—removed. This “Virtual Airplane” suggests Microsoft might be taking its flight simulator in a new and potentially exciting direction.
This dock is made by Dockcase, a Chinese company specializing in USB hubs and docks. I’ve used several of their hubs before, and they’re now expanding their product line with this dock designed for the Steam Deck. Dockcase is launching the ‘Chizha Mount Ling Dock’ on Kickstarter for $109, offering a $90 discount from its future retail price of $199.
When I got home tonight, everything felt off. It seems like the weekend was really intense, because I couldn’t find a game lobby that wasn’t filled with highly competitive, and sometimes unpleasant, players.
The MSI Raider is a seriously powerful gaming laptop, boasting top-of-the-line components like the NVIDIA RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor. But it’s not just about raw performance – MSI has also packed in a lot of great features to enhance your gaming and work experience.
Davuluri explains that the team and he personally collect a lot of feedback from various sources. They consider both the feedback received through official channels and direct comments from users, recognizing that these can sometimes differ. He’s reviewed the recent comments and noticed key themes like reliability, performance, and how easy the product is to use.
It’s encouraging to see Obsidian Entertainment prioritize quality, especially since its parent company, Microsoft, seems to be focusing more on AI and less on things customers enjoy, like Windows.
If you’re unfamiliar with Obsidian’s recent work, I recommend checking out my colleague Zachary Boddy’s review of Avowed, and my review of The Outer Worlds 2. We also worked together to share our first impressions of Grounded 2.
Microsoft announced that support for Windows 11 Home and Pro versions 23H2 ended on November 11, 2025. However, Windows 11 Enterprise and Education versions 23H2 will continue to receive security updates monthly until November 10, 2026.