Windows 10’s ESU program could be a goldmine for Microsoft — pulling $7.3 billion from holdouts with this paid cutoff lifeline

A consumer advocacy organization (PIRG) submitted a plea urging Microsoft to rethink their plan to discontinue Windows 10. Although the company remained firm about ending support after October 14, 2025, they have granted a temporary reprieve for users via their Extended Security Updates (ESU) scheme, extending support for another year.

A new report suggests Helldivers 2 is actually selling faster on Xbox Series X|S than it did on PlayStation — is it true?

As a tech enthusiast, I’m excited to share that I recently got my hands on Helldivers 2 – the first game from PlayStation Publishing LLC officially released on Xbox Series X|S! And guess what? On the very same day, Microsoft responded in kind by launching Gears of War Reloaded. It’s all part of a series of successful publishing collaborations between these industry giants throughout 2025, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for cross-platform gaming!