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An industrial strategy without tech is no strategy at all

Computer Weekly

Ahead of the delivery of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy white paper, TechUK sets out how the tech sector can drive growth, and the steps the government should take to harness it

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This is how Microsoft is combining Windows and Xbox for handheld PCs

The Verge

The new Xbox Ally X boots directly into a full-screen Xbox experience. Microsoft and Asus have just announced two ROG Xbox Ally devices that include a new full-screen Xbox experience for handhelds. After promising to combine “ the best of Xbox and Windows together ” for handhelds earlier this year, Microsoft is now revealing exactly how it is overhauling the Xbox app, Game Bar, and Windows itself to better compete with SteamOS.

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FAA finally replacing floppy disks and Windows 95 in air traffic control systems

TechSpot

"The whole idea is to replace the system. No more floppy disks or paper strips," Rocheleau told the House Appropriations Committee during a hearing on Wednesday (via NPR).

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Xbox console games are suddenly showing up inside the Xbox PC app

The Verge

Something strange is going on with Microsoft’s Xbox app on Windows. Over the past few days, the Xbox PC app has started showing Xbox console games inside the library. While you can’t install games like the original Alan Wake for Xbox 360, it shows up if you own it as part of the “My PC Games” list inside the Xbox PC app. I don’t believe this is a simple bug, but more the result of Microsoft’s plans to more closely combine its Xbox and Windows stores.

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How AI Is Transforming IT in 2025: A Playbook for Smarter IT Ops

IT teams are under pressure to do more with less. AI isn’t just hype—it’s already helping lean IT teams cut support volume by up to 60%, reduce cloud waste, and eliminate risk from their stack. In this executive playbook, you'll learn how mid-sized companies are deploying AI to automate tier-1 tickets, predict outages, optimize SaaS spend, and secure infrastructure without hiring a bigger team.

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Cybercriminals target smart homes as BadBox 2.0 botnet spreads globally

TechSpot

A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting household technology, as the FBI has issued a warning about the resurgence of the BadBox 2.0 botnet. This sophisticated network of compromised Internet of Things devices is being exploited by cybercriminals to infiltrate home networks on a massive scale, raising fresh concerns about.

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Microsoft and Asus announce two Xbox Ally handhelds with new Xbox full-screen experience

The Verge

Microsoft and Asus have been working together over the past year to create not one, but two new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. Both of these Xbox Ally devices, part of the Project Kennan effort I reported on earlier this year , include a new full-screen Xbox experience on Windows that’s designed to be more handheld-friendly and hide away the complexity of Windows to focus on gaming instead.

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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of June 1, 2025

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Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of June 1, 2025. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire ‘Extremely rare’: UW PhD computer science grads recognized with prestigious dissertation honors Two PhD graduates from the University of Washington’s Paul G. … Read More Seattle sta

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Microsoft unveils Xbox gaming handheld launching in 2025

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Microsoft reveals new handheld Xbox Ally gaming PC in partnership with Asus

GeekWire

As with the Xbox Series X|S, the ROG Xbox Ally will ship in two models: one aimed for power users (Ally X), and a cheaper model (Ally, shown here) with slightly lower specs. (Xbox Image) Follow-up: Xbox Ally vs. Nintendo Switch 2: Microsoft enters a handheld console war that lacks actual competition After months of rumors, Microsoft officially debuted its ROG Xbox Ally gaming PC on Sunday, made in collaboration with Taiwanese computer company Asus.

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Vivo’s telephoto extender makes the world’s best phone camera better

The Verge

When Xiaomi and Realme both rocked up to February's Mobile World Congress with concept smartphones featuring attachable camera lenses, Vivo's executives must have had a quiet chuckle knowing they were ready to launch the real thing just two months later. Its flagship X200 Ultra went on sale in China a few weeks ago. Even by itself, it's probably the best camera phone in the world right now, but it's made even better by a unique accessory: a custom-made 2.35x telephoto extender lens, which attach

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Local council devolution: Could it accelerate the pace of local government cloud adoption?

ComputerWeekly

The UK government is on a mission to rationalise the number of local councils through its devolution agenda, which will see authorities gain autonomy over their budgets.

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Like humans, AI is forcing institutions to rethink their purpose

Venture Beat

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Barclays rolls out Microsoft Copilot to 100,000 employees as AI adoption gathers pace

ComputerWeekly

Barclays is doubling down on its adoption of artificial intelligence tools by moving to embrace Microsoft Copilot with a large-scale roll-out of the technology to 100,000 staff

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‘The Expanse’ Does a ‘Mass Effect’ With New Game ‘Osiris Reborn’

Gizmodo

Been missing 'The Expanse' and wish it were a video game? Owlcat Games may fulfill your dream with the action-RPG 'Osiris Reborn.

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Turn Your Contact Center Into a Profit Machine with AI

Every year, $75 billion is lost to bad customer service — and your business could be bleeding loyalty without realizing it. AI is rewriting the rules. Imagine instant answers, 24/7 self-service, faster resolutions, and skyrocketing satisfaction scores. Companies like Amazon are already cashing in, and the technology is easier than you think — plug, play, and profit.

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What happens if Silicon Valley’s AI investment bubble bursts?

ComputerWeekly

America’s tech giants are burning through unprecedented amounts of capital in their quest to develop artificial superintelligence, but a turn to authoritarian regimes in the US and around the world could keep their pursuit of a techno-utopian future alive when the bubble does subside

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‘Gachiakuta’ is Mad as Hell and Ready to Trash Everything

Gizmodo

'My Hero Academia' studio Bones sticks with shonen with its upcoming dark fantasy summer series, 'Gachiakuta.

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Skybound reveals Invincible VS, a 3v3 fighting game

Venture Beat

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How to Watch Sinner vs Alcaraz on a Free Channel: Live Stream French Open Final

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Skip to content Gizmodo Search Home Latest Tech Reviews Science io9 AI Video Deals Deals This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. How to Watch Sinner vs Alcaraz on a Free Channel: Live Stream French Open Final The French Open final is this Sunday.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Null Games and Friday Sundae unveil musical mystery adventure game There Are No Ghosts At The Grand

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Gears of War: E-Day is coming in 2026

The Verge

Microsoft first revealed Gears of War: E-Day during its Xbox Games Showcase last year, and at today’s showcase it’s now putting a 2026 release window on the latest entry in the sci-fi shooter series. Developed by The Coalition, E-Day will release in a year that marks 20 years since the original Gears of War game debuted on the Xbox 360, and 25 years of Xbox.

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Clockwork Revolution gets an in-depth reveal for Steampunk world

Venture Beat

Clockwork Revolution got an in-depth reveal at the Xbox Showcase today that revealed the world of the 1895 Steampunk game. Clockwork Revolution is an action role-playing game played from a first-person view. It has time bending combat, role-playing and more.

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The OnePlus Pad 3 tablet is still perfect for play and still awkward for work

The Verge

When OnePlus first introduced its tablet to the world, it impressed with high-end specs at an affordable price. Now, with the OnePlus Pad 3, the company is refining that formula. This latest model brings modest hardware upgrades - including a larger, sharper display, a bigger battery, and an updated smart keyboard - along with meaningful software improvements that help it inch closer to rivals like Samsung and Apple.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Super Meat Boy is back in 3D

Venture Beat

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The Verge’s favorite summer gear for 2025

The Verge

Two years ago, we published a list of our favorite summer gear — and it’s time to do it again! Things can get a little tense out there in the world, so sometimes you have to pause and take a breath. We’re looking forward to taking some time for ourselves by hiking, biking, or hanging out and listening to our favorite tunes, maybe accompanied by some soft-serve ice cream to cool things down.

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Microsoft unveils Xbox gaming handheld launching in 2025 (updated with hands-on)

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The most fun camera app I’ve used in forever

The Verge

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 86, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you've cleared your schedule for some Kart ing this weekend, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about privacy experts and spreadsheets and Dropout , watching Stick for fun and Mike and Molly for a wedding toast (long story), learning some sweet new Raycast tricks , talking into my phone with Wispr

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Persona 4 Revival is real, remake dreams come true

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Exclusive Offer: Get This Highly-Rated VPN for $3.39/Month Before It Ends

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Don't let your old, laggy VPN hold you back. Switch to NordVPN today and save 70% on the chosen biennial plan. Here's how to get a discount.

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Pokémon developer Game Freak reveals new title Beast of Reincarnation

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Xbox Ally vs. Nintendo Switch 2: Microsoft enters a handheld console war that lacks actual competition

GeekWire

(Xbox Image) This isn’t quite what we expected to see last year , but the ROG Xbox Ally still marks a new chapter in the rapidly developing “handheld war.” Microsoft’s announcement of the Ally during its annual Xbox Showcase broadcast on Sunday only came a few days after Nintendo’s release of its latest console, the Switch 2. While it’s probably not intentional on Microsoft’s part, that does set up a natural clash in the marketplace between the Xbox Ally and the Switch 2.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.