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Microsoft confirmed the development of a next-generation Xbox console

Xbox President Sarah Bond confirmed that Microsoft is actively working on a new generation of gaming consoles, thus dispelling rumors about the company's potential exit from the gaming device market. According to her, the new devices are in the design and prototyping stages. Microsoft's partnership with AMD also remains in effect.

Qualcomm unveiled Snapdragon X2 Elite ARM processors for laptops and PCs

At the recent Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm unveiled a new generation of ARM processors for laptops and PCs. The Snapdragon X2 series currently includes two chips: the Snapdragon X2 Elite and the flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. Their performance is expected to be sufficient to compete with current Apple solutions.

Microsoft Finds No Link Between August 2025 Update and SSD Drive Failures

Microsoft has concluded that the August 2025 Windows security update KB5063878 does not cause reported incidents of solid-state drive (SSD) and hard disk drive (HDD) failures. The update, part of the Windows 11 24H2 release, became available earlier in August. Reports of drive disconnections and data corruption emerged in the second half of the month.

Copilot AI Integration Expands to Samsung 2025 TV and Monitor Lineup

Microsoft has integrated its Copilot artificial intelligence into Samsung's 2025 television and smart monitor series. The feature is now available across select Samsung TVs and monitors, offering users an interactive way to access content recommendations, weather updates, and general inquiries without spoilers.

PCI-SIG Unveils PCI Express 8.0 Specification for 2028 Launch

The PCI-SIG consortium has announced the development of the PCI Express 8.0 interface. The new standard will deliver 256 gigatransfers per second (GT/s), doubling the bandwidth of PCI Express 7.0. The x16 configuration will support a bidirectional data rate of 1 terabyte per second (TB/s). Commercial devices featuring PCIe 8.0 are expected to enter the market in 2028.

NVIDIA Will Stop Supporting Windows 10 Drivers in October 2026

NVIDIA has announced a time frame for ceasing Windows 10 driver support. The company is planning to discontinue Game Ready Driver releases for Microsoft's operating system by October 2026. This actually aligns with Microsoft's own support lifecycle for Windows 10, which will have an extra year of extended support for consumers that use OneDrive.

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