Microsoft and Asus revealed last month that the new Xbox Ally handhelds will be launching on October 16th, but there was a distinct lack of pricing and preorder information. Now, it looks like we’re going to get both later today. Asus has started teasing on Facebook that preorders are “dropping soon” with a countdown that ends at 8PM ET / 5PM PT today.
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A new Agent Mode comes to Office apps today, alongside an Office Agent in Copilot chat.
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light will tell the story of a young James Bond, and the developer is adding another cast member to the list today. Gemma Chan, Eternals and Crazy Rich Asians, will star as Selina Tan, MI6’s head of tactical simulation. This is a new character created specifically for 007 First Light, and not to be confused with Q (played by Alastair Mackenzie). 007 First Light launches March 27th, 2026.
Microsoft’s Xbox Tokyo Game Show broadcast kicks off early today at 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 11AM UK. Announcements from the show will include Forza Horizon 6, which just leaked early thanks to an official teaser trailer on Instagram.
I first revealed that Microsoft has created limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs last month, and now Microsoft has officially started teasing them. These Crocs will come with a six-pack of Microsoft Jibbitz, with nostalgic options like the the Internet Explorer icon and Clippy. Microsoft’s post on Instagram asks “who leaked this?!” Hands up, that’s me.











