… Microsoft has also reevaluated its AI strategy in Windows 11, streamlining its user experience across its ecosystem and even removing Copilot in apps like Notepad , which happened earlier this month. …
… I'm no developer, but I'm told through various conversations that Xbox's developer environment is a weird mishmash of old systems and overlapping processes. Developers tell me that Xbox certification is among the most aggressive and slow, making shipping games more difficult in the Xbox ecosystem. …
… All in all, these are all excellent changes and improvements, and paired with new Xbox Ally enhancements , the Xbox ecosystem as a whole has become smoother and more user-friendly to use no matter where you're engaging with it. …
… One of the pillars of the Windows K2 initiative is to improve OS, driver, and app reliability. At the WinHEC 2026 Windows Hardware Engineering Conference , Microsoft worked with PC makers, hardware vendors, chip makers, and designers to build a better ecosystem. …
… Jez Corden’s latest article even argues that Xbox needs to take a more assertive approach instead of appearing to constantly apologize for its own existence. …
… Fries points out that she's new blood in the Xbox ecosystem, and that she has a certain "edge" in that she can bring fresh ideas to the table "and make things happen, change the world." Notably, he said something similar in February , pointing out that Matt Booty can focus on Xbox's games while Sha… …
… Second, since updates are automatic, the computer also needs to restart to apply the changes, and while this process usually happens outside active hours, if you're not careful, this can also cause unexpected downtime during automatic schedule restarts. …
… Hell, even the Steam Controller doesn't work with the Xbox PC app , by design. These companies do not want to collaborate with Xbox; they want Xbox to die. They want to absorb its customers — many of whom have invested thousands into the Xbox ecosystem. …
… Intel’s Wildcat Lake chips unlock a wider range of uses for students One of Apple’s biggest weaknesses is gaming. That’s where Dell and Intel believe they have an edge with their ecosystem. …
Disclaimer When I wrote this piece on May 20, 2016, the idea that Android apps running inside Chrome could become a real threat to Microsoft felt like an early warning shot — a sign that Google was experimenting with ways to pull Windows users into its ecosystem without needing Windows at all. …