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Tom Warren

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    Xbox execs are up on stage.

    Xbox chief Phil Spencer, Xbox president Sarah Bond, and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty are all on stage talking to the crowd that’s in Los Angeles to watch the Xbox Games Showcase. We’re around 5 minutes away and Xbox has a lot to prove this year and some big game announcements on the way.

    Photo by Ash Parrish / The Verge
    Tom Warren
    Tom Warren
    The Teams mute button on the Windows taskbar is back.

    Microsoft started rolling out a new Teams client last year, but the new app disabled the mute and unmute microphone feature on the Windows 11 taskbar. It’s now returning for those on the “new Teams” app. Teams Public Preview members will get it first, ahead of a rollout to all Teams users soon.

    The mute button will work for Teams calls again soon.
    The mute button will work for Teams calls again soon.
    Image: Microsoft
    What’s next for Xbox and HaloWhat’s next for Xbox and Halo
    Tom Warren
    Tom Warren
    Tom Warren
    HTC phones are still a thing.

    HTC still makes smartphones, and it looks like a new one is on the way. HTC’s UK account on X is teasing an announcement for June 12th. I still fondly remember the early days of HTC smartphones, so I’m personally hoping for a return of the legendary HD2 Windows Mobile device that opened the door to custom ROMs and mobile mods.

    Tom Warren
    Tom Warren
    Elgato’s Light Strip Pro is on the way.

    Elgato loves to reveal new hardware in its software updates, and today it’s time for an early look at the new Light Strip Pro. This particular light strip will have 120 individually addressable RGB LEDs, and it comes equipped with adhesive backing and magnets for mounting on your desk. The Light Strip Pro should appear on Elgato’s store soon (link not working yet).

    Elgato announces its Light Strip Pro a little early.
    Elgato announces its Light Strip Pro a little early.
    Screenshot by Tom Warren / The Verge