Alienware 16X Aurora review: I tested Dell’s gaming middle-weight, but it’s a heavy-hitter

The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a strong performer at mid-tier gaming, packs a lovely display, and goes for a mean look rather than gaudy RGB lightshows.

Intel’s new Core Ultra 200HX chips optimize apps and games without developer patches

Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors can optimize games and apps on the fly — no patches, no developer intervention, and no permission from AMD required.
itechhacks

iPhone Voicemails Missing After iOS 26 Update – How to Fix It

Many users report their voicemails missing after updating their iPhones to iOS 26. This problem mostly happens because the updated system struggles to connect properly with older networks. The ...
Daily Mail

Xbox's sole female executive said she was let go after refusing to put on a bath robe handed to her by colleague in hotel room during work conference

A former Xbox executive has said she was pressured out of her position after she did not put on a bathrobe handed to her in a hotel room by a colleague. Laura Fryer recounted the troubling story in a ...
IGN

'Faking Would Be a Terrible Idea and Wouldn't Work' — New Microsoft Gaming Boss Asha Sharma Says Don't Read Too Much Into Her Xbox Play History

Related reads:'This Is An Xbox' Announcement Looks to Have Been Pulled Offline, After New Gaming Boss Asha Sharma Takes Charge Microsoft's new gaming boss Asha Sharma has responded to further scrutiny ...
fandomwire

“Bond has been tough to work with”: Xbox Employees Were Reportedly “Relieved” After Sarah Bond’s Exit

The gaming community has been upset about Phil Spencer’s departure from Xbox, but the company employees are reportedly “relieved” after Sarah Bond’s departure. That’s right, reports suggest that the ...
GameSpot

Former Xbox President Sarah Bond Was Reportedly Tough To Work With

Staff praised her work ethic but also claimed that she fostered an environment where "if you didn't follow the vision or questioned it, you were out." As Xbox undergoes a massive shakeup, with ...
GeekWire

Who is Asha Sharma? A closer look at Microsoft’s surprise pick to lead the Xbox business

“And the thing about games is, if you get good at one game, you can be good at any game. … They’re all hand-eye coordination and observing patterns.” That’s a line from Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and ...
purexbox

Phil Spencer Responds As Industry Legends Celebrate His Xbox Career

The sudden announcement of Phil Spencer's retirement at Xbox last Friday sent shockwaves throughout the gaming industry, and a whole lot of industry legends have been taking to social media to ...
Fast Company

Microsoft just handed the Xbox keys to an AI exec. The internet is already freaking out

Friday’s news of a major shake-up at Microsoft’s Xbox division caught the gaming world by surprise. Phil Spencer, who has run Xbox for almost 12 years, announced his retirement, effective ...
GameSpot

Xbox President Explains Why She Left The Company So Suddenly And Gives Update On Next-Gen Xbox

Xbox players and industry observers were surprised last week when Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced his retirement, with Xbox president Sarah Bond also announcing plans to leave the company.
Polygon

The father of Game Pass is out at Xbox — where does the service go from here?

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced his retirement Friday, marking the end of a 25-year career at Xbox (and a nearly 40-year career at Microsoft more broadly). Spencer’s legacy covers a wide ...