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This year's gaming handheld war rages over premium hardware — but what we really need are weird and affordable devices

I'd argue that gaming handheld PCs finally hit their stride and became mainstream in 2025. Now, as we start the new year, I want to see some fun and weird handheld designs to shake things up.

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Windows Central's Best of CES 2026 awards: Our favorite devices announced this year

These are the very best devices shown at CES 2026 this year, from laptops and desktops to innovative new hardware.

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Microsoft may integrate Copilot Chat directly into the File Explorer on Windows 11 next

A new Copilot button might be making its way to the File Explorer app on Windows 11, if a newly discovered hidden button is anything to go by.

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Intel challenges AMD's handheld gaming dominance — reportedly refers to its rival's chips as "ancient silicon"

During CES 2026, Intel showed off its latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and explained that they are intended for several devices, including gaming handhelds.

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Xbox's Towerborne sheds its free-to-play status, gains offline mode as it exits early access

Action adventure RPG meets side scrolling brawler gameplay in Stoic and Xbox Game Studios' Towerborne, which is finally expected to graduate from Game Preview to a full 1.0 launch in February.

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Microsoft tipped to potentially unveil an Xbox PC later this year: what we know

A hybrid Xbox console/PC could be revealed later this year, according to "credible rumors."

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Windows 11's next major update is only coming to a few laptops – but that could be a blessing in disguise

Windows 11 26H1 is confirmed as exclusively for Snapdragon X2 laptops – other PCs will have to wait for 26H2 later this year.

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Microsoft could reveal its OEM Xbox PC this year according to 'credible rumors'

A new report from Windows Central claims that Microsoft could unveil the first look at its new Xbox hardware this year, which would include an OEM "Xbox" PC.

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Fallout games double their player counts across Steam after Season 2 debuts — a nuclear upgrade thanks to the TV show

Just like Season 1, Fallout Season 2 has pushed players back into the games, doubling concurrent player numbers across nearly the entire Fallout catalogue.

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Panther Lake is officially Intel Core Ultra Series 3 — here’s how to understand all the new model names

At CES 2026, Intel officially unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 3, the official name of Panther Lake that's appearing in many of the latest laptops.

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Microsoft could reportedly reveal new Xbox hardware in 2026, including next-gen controllers and the Xbox Elite Controller Series 3

A new report from Windows Central claims that Microsoft will launch new Xbox hardware this year, including the next-generation Xbox Wireless Controllers and "perhaps even other controller revisions".

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A new Wolfenstein game is in development according to multiple sources

Wolfenstein 3 is reportedly in the works at MachineGames, developer of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the modern Wolfenstein series.

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'Wolfenstein 3' Rumors: Game Is Finally in Development at Bethesda, MachineGames Alongside Series Adaptation

The Wolfenstein series is making its grand return with its third game, as well as a series adaptation.

Player One

EXCLUSIVE: Fallout 3 is getting a remaster after all, and New Vegas is, too — but that's not what the TV show's countdown timer is for

Inside sources have confirmed that remasters for Fallout 3 and New Vegas are on the way, though few details about them are known right now.

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Lenovo's engineers said they couldn't make ThinkPad X1 lighter, so they went all in on repairability

At CES 2026, Lenovo unveiled the latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1, debuting Lenovo's new "Space Frame" design for maximum repairability.

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Don't get your hopes up for a Fallout 3 remaster yet, despite what Amazon's countdown might have you think

Fallout fans have been getting excited over a mysterious timer on Amazon's interactive site for the second season of the TV show. Alas, it's not what you hope it is.

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How to set up parental controls for Xbox Ally and other Windows-based devices for safer gaming

A complete walkthrough for setting up parental controls on the Xbox Ally, Ally X, and other Windows handheld devices using Family Safety and Xbox Family Settings.

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Xbox in 2026 — What to expect from Team Green this year, and beyond

It's an interesting, and potentially pivotal year for Xbox in 2026. After a somewhat unprecedented year of negative headlines, Xbox has an opportunity to turn it around this year.

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Windows 11 version 26H1 will launch exclusively on Snapdragon X2 devices this spring

The first PCs with version 26H1 will begin shipping in the spring period, but you'll only find it on PCs powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 platform.

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This custom hardline watercooling concept PC looks amazing — here's what you can actually buy today

At CES 2026, iBUYPOWER unveiled the Trace X Custom Loop Concept PC, a prebuilt with hardline watercooling designed to make custom loops more accessible.

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Xbox Gear Shop finally gives an update after being closed for five months — something special for Xbox's 25th anniversary?

Nearly half a year ago, the Xbox Gear Shop closed down amidst massive budget cuts, project cancellations, and layoffs at Microsoft. However, the online store has recently updated with a new message saying that it's coming back soon.

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As RAM prices skyrocket and Windows 11 flounders, Linux gains native NVIDIA GeForce NOW support — turning the cloud into a sanctuary for priced-out gamers

Hardware costs are rising and Windows 11 is struggling. NVIDIA's native Linux app offers a cloud-based escape for gamers priced out of upgrades.

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Lenovo's new mini PC is so small we thought it was a speakerphone — AI smarts, Wi-Fi sensing, and Windows Hello are just the start

Lenovo just introduced a new Yoga Mini i PC at CES 2026, equipped with Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 3 chips. It's incredibly small, yet it packs in a ton of nifty features.

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Lenovo makes its first major gaming innovation in years — Rollable OLED ultrawide screen tech is coming to Legion laptops

Lenovo has moved its rollable screen tech from ThinkBook to Legion, and those who wish their laptop had an ultrawide display will certainly want to check this one out.

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Lenovo's new ultralight laptop blew us away — just 975 grams with a gorgeous Yoga aesthetic

Laptops keep getting thinner and lighter, but Lenovo is pushing that notion to the extreme with its new Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition PC just announced at CES 2026.

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