Release Preview builds announced for May 14 2026
Key Points New Release Preview builds for Windows 11 (26126.1000) and Windows 10 (19045.4000) are now available. These builds arrive ahead of the 26H1 release scheduled...
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Driver Quality Initiative Unveiled at WinHEC 2026 to Enhance Windows Performance
Key Points The Conference highlighted a new effort to boost Windows driver quality across the whole ecosystem. Microsoft is joining with partners to focus on stability,...
Windows 11 PC gamers: Xbox mode launch and ROG Ally updates add Auto SR preview.
Key Points Xbox mode is rolling out to Windows 11 PCs including laptops, desktops, and tablets Auto SR preview delivers 1440p-like detail with smooth framerates when...
Xbox and Discord partnership will add new benefits for players
Key Points Discord Nitro now includes starter Xbox Game Pass in select regions New Play button lets you start playing friends’ games directly through Discord Feature...
New Builds for Windows 1 May Released in 2026; ISO Support Extended
The Windows Insider blog on blogs.windows.com shared updates about new builds and ISO support. It details how the Insider program will roll out changes to testers,...
Publish to Microsoft Store with free registration and faster onboarding.
Key Points The Microsoft Store now lets companies sign up for free with Microsoft Entra ID, removing the $99 fee. Developers can quickly start publishing apps...
New Windows builds released on 8 May 2026
New Windows 11 builds 28020.2075 and 29585.1000 now available for testers. Touchpad gets touchpad gestures with automatic scrolling and zoom controls. Schools can now upgrade to...
An inside look at Stranger Than Heaven reveals its locations and Snoop Dogg’s role
Key Points Xbox Presents documentary “A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven” recently finished filming. Snoop Dogg voices a character in the upcoming action-adventure game from...
Microsoft Flight Simulator adds aerial firefighting in latest world update
Key Points World Update 21: Australia brings Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 a new collaboration with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Aerial firefighting missions let...
Windows quality update: progress since March
Key Points Experimental and Beta channels replace the old Insider rings. Updates now aim for a single monthly restart and give better pause control. Copilot UI...
