Halo Infinite is getting its biggest update yet today, with campaign co-op, Forge, mission replays, new maps, and an updated XP system. The winter update feels like a relaunch of the game, and with the Forge beta included it could reignite interest in the multiplayer side of the game. The new update is available right now on Xbox and PC.
Microsoft is bringing its Windows Studio effects to the Quick Settings section of the Windows 11 taskbar. If you have an Arm-powered device like the 5G Surface Pro 9, you’ll be able to quickly enable background blur, eye contact, and Voice Focus settings soon. You can find an impressive demo of Voice Focus right here.
Arc, a hot upcoming browser, is coming to Windows at some point in 2023.
Arc has been in invite-only beta on macOS for the past year, and it’s designed to upend how you use web apps and think about tabs and productivity. The Browser Company now faces the challenge of bringing its vision to life with a Fluent Windows UI and underlying macOS programming language.
AMD has just revealed that Halo Infinite will get ray tracing support in Season 3. During AMD’s next-gen GPU event, the company revealed Halo Infinite will get ray-traced shadows in Arena and Big Team Battle modes, with improved lighting, sharper shadows, and increased performance on RX 7000 GPUs. 343 Industries delayed Halo Infinite Season 3 to March, and it’s set to include additional forge updates, in-game reporting, new maps, and new abilities.
Microsoft says it will continue to support Ukraine with free technology support throughout 2023. This includes cybersecurity protection, cloud technology, support for humanitarian organizations, and more. Microsoft president Brad Smith says “we’re confident that other tech companies will similarly step forward to sustain support that is vital not only for Ukraine, but for international stability and the protection of fundamental rights across Europe and around the world.”
