1. Obsidian's upcoming RPG, Avowed, will run at 30fps on Xbox Series X|S, as confirmed by the game's art director. 2. The decision to target 30fps is defended as allowing for better effects and lighting, despite the general gamer preference for 60fps. 3. This choice mirrors Starfield's initial frame rate limitation, which later received an update for a 60fps mode.

➀ Microsoft is reintroducing the controversial Recall feature to Windows Insiders in October, exclusively for Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. ➁ The feature, which periodically captures and analyzes screenshots using an NPU and AI, faced security issues that led to its initial pause. ➂ Microsoft has implemented encryption and Windows Hello authentication to address these concerns before broader release.

➀ Microsoft introduces more detailed Power Modes in Windows 11 Settings, allowing different settings for charging and battery modes. ➁ This update simplifies the process of changing power settings directly from the Settings menu, enhancing user-friendliness. ➂ The changes are part of the Canary Channel preview build and may not be guaranteed for the final Windows 11 update.

➀ Microsoft has patched a TPM 2.0 bypass in its latest Canary Build, preventing Windows 11 installations on PCs with unsupported CPUs. ➁ This patch effectively blocks a command line trick that allowed users to install Windows 11 on older CPUs. ➂ Users may need to switch to other operating systems or upgrade their hardware.

➀ Microsoft increases FAT32 partition size limit to 2TB in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27686. ➁ This change addresses a 30-year-old limitation from Windows 95. ➂ The update includes new features like Windows Sandbox Client Preview and improved Disk Management.

1. Power Automate can integrate different services and add functionality to existing ones; 2. Enhance your use of tools like Teams by adding desired features; 3. Create a flow to automatically post welcome messages to new team members.

❶ Microsoft has resolved an issue causing some launch model Xbox One consoles to become unusable due to inability to update. ❷ The issue affected consoles that hadn't received updates since November 2018 or earlier, including those that had been factory reset. ❸ The problem highlights the challenges of an increasingly always-online console market.

1. Microsoft has officially closed the Xbox 360 Marketplace, disabling the purchase of games and DLCs. 2. Content already purchased will remain playable and downloadable. 3. The Microsoft Movies and TV app will no longer function on Xbox 360 systems.

1. The World of Warcraft development team has formed Blizzard's first wall-to-wall union, the World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild, affiliated with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). 2. The union, recognized by Microsoft, includes 500 staff members from various departments. 3. This move follows similar unionization efforts in the video games industry, driven by layoffs and studio closures.

❶ Microsoft's agreement with the EU prevents it from blocking kernel access to third-party developers, which could have avoided the recent CrowdStrike outage. ❷ The agreement requires Microsoft to make Windows APIs available to other developers, fostering a competitive market for security products. ❸ The inability to restrict kernel access may lead to future similar incidents, highlighting the importance of thorough testing and safe deployment practices.

1. Microsoft has responded to the FTC's claim that the Game Pass price increase is evidence of 'product degradation'. 2. The FTC alleges that Microsoft's decision to increase the price of Game Pass after acquiring Activision-Blizzard demonstrates market power. 3. Microsoft argues that the new Game Pass tiers offer more value, including multiplayer functionality that was previously separate.

1. Paramount+ has officially cancelled the Halo TV show after two seasons. 2. The show struggled in its first season and failed to regain audience interest in the second. 3. Paramount is reportedly considering shopping the show to other distributors for a potential third season.

1. Microsoft approved a fake ad blocker that injected kernel-level malware. 2. The malware, HotPages, was marketed to internet cafes in China as DWAdsafe. 3. The issue raises concerns about Microsoft's code-checking process.

1. Microsoft has increased the prices of several Xbox Game Pass tiers and introduced a new 'Standard' subscription without day-one access to first-party games. 2. Amazon is currently offering a 10% discount on 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate digital codes, allowing users to bypass the price hike. 3. By purchasing multiple codes, users can lock in a lower rate for up to 36 months, saving $179.76 over the new rate.

1. Microsoft has added spellchecking and autocorrect features to Windows Notepad after 41 years. 2. The updated Notepad app is now available in Windows 11. 3. Spellcheck supports multiple languages and can be toggled on or off in settings.

1. PowerRename now supports automatic appending of UUIDs and random strings; 2. PowerRename offers a range of features including regex search and rename, case sensitivity, and renaming files within subfolders; 3. Version v0.82.0 also includes improvements to JSON pasting, fixes for UI issues in Color Picker and PowerToys Run, and various other enhancements.

1. Christie's is auctioning a DEC PDP-10 mainframe, which was used by Microsoft co-founders to develop their first product, Altair BASIC. 2. The reserve price for the mainframe is set at $30,000.

1. Microsoft has removed the guide on how to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account on its Windows 11 support page. 2. The move suggests a push towards requiring all Windows users to have a Microsoft account. 3. Users can still switch to a local account through the 'Accounts - Your info' settings, but the process is less straightforward.

1. Microsoft has implemented automatic OneDrive backups as a default feature during clean installations of Windows 11. 2. Users are surprised to find their desktop icons and files automatically backed up and synced to OneDrive without explicit consent. 3. The feature now operates on an opt-out basis, requiring users to manually disable it if they do not wish to use it.

1. Microsoft's latest Surface Pro and Laptop devices received a provisional 8 out of 10 for repairability from iFixit. 2. The devices feature modular hardware and easy-to-replace components, marked by screws and QR codes linking to service manuals. 3. Despite some limitations like soldered-on RAM, the devices represent a significant improvement in repairability compared to previous models.