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This update fixes design issues between the Start menu and Windows Search, and also improves dark mode in File Explorer.

I’m really happy with my new SUV overall, but finding places to charge it in the UK has been more difficult than I expected.

Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to a massive deal worth $87.2 billion. Netflix will be acquiring Warner Bros.’ film and television production, its valuable content library, and its entire gaming division.

The gaming division includes well-known developers like Rocksteady (known for the Batman: Arkham series), NetherRealm Studios (Mortal Kombat), Traveller’s Tales (LEGO games), and Avalanche Software (Hogwarts Legacy).

Netflix won the bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after competing against other companies, including Comcast and Paramount Skydance, who were also very interested in the purchase.

The deal still needs to be approved by regulators, but is currently projected to be finalized sometime in the third quarter of 2026.

Tim Cain, a well-known game designer, is coming out of semi-retirement to rejoin Obsidian Entertainment, a role-playing game studio owned by Xbox Game Studios. He announced on Friday, through his YouTube channel, that he’s already been back working with the team for a little while. Cain is currently involved in a new, unannounced project, and he playfully suggests fans won’t be able to guess what it is. He also plans to continue sharing stories and insights from his long career on his personal YouTube channel as long as he has interesting things to share. You can watch his full announcement video below.

I used to think of Honeycomb as a company that catered to dedicated flight simulation enthusiasts, particularly those who preferred yokes like their Alpha Yoke and Bravo Throttle. I’ve always personally favored flight sticks. However, trying out the Foxtrot has made me reconsider my initial impression of the brand.

I’ve noticed Xbox Game Studios has been consistently releasing large-scale RPGs lately – titles like Avowed, Grounded 2, and the upcoming The Outer Worlds 2, often with Obsidian Entertainment at the helm. But their next big RPG isn’t coming from Obsidian; it’s Clockwork Revolution, being developed by inXile Entertainment, the team behind Wasteland 3.

Ever since the first season ended with a hint of a ruined city, fans have been speculating about where the story would go. The recent trailer revealed at Gamescom confirmed those suspicions – the next season will be set in the iconic city from the beloved 2010 game. Marketing materials also showcase familiar groups and characters from the game, including the Kings, Caesar’s Legion, and the city’s founder, Robert House (Mr. House).

FluentFlyout brings media controls to Windows 11 that pop up whenever you use media keys – like play, pause, or volume controls. These controls can be tailored to your preferences and fit seamlessly with the Windows 11 look and feel.

Microsoft is testing a new feature for Windows 11 that will make app updates easier. Called the Update Orchestrator Platform, it lets developers improve how their apps receive updates, but it’s currently an optional tool for them to use.

Microsoft recently released a preview of the next Windows 11 update. It includes a helpful new feature: when you try to open a file without a default app or with an unfamiliar file type, Windows will now suggest apps from the Microsoft Store that can open it. This makes it easier to find and install the right app to view your files.