In this post, we're rounding up everything we know about the next Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, and what that console might ...

Microsoft has released a public preview of DirectStorage 1.4, which it claims will boost game load times and asset streaming through new advanced encryption. As WCCFTech reports, the ZStandard (Zstd) ...

Xbox Project Helix will feature a custom AMD silicon and support next-gen pipelines for ray-tracing and frame generation tech, while also unifying the game development pipeline for PC and console.

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A California family whose home was surrounded by FBI agents and SWAT Team members after “suspicious” items were found in its garage says there is nothing nefarious about the discovery.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KTIV) - T.J. Johnson’s plane landed at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport shortly before 10:00pm CT Wednesday night. Previous story: PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (KTIV) - ...

The Blizzard of 2026 rolled into Massachusetts Monday causing toppled trees, whiteout conditions, stranded vehicles — and even a sink hole. As the storm continued into the evening, officials cautioned ...

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Siberian Husky stranded on ice near the Gordie Howe Bridge in Detroit was rescued by first responders after spending at least 24 hours in bitter ...

Emergency responders stand near rescue vehicles on Mormon Emigrant Trail on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in El Dorado County, Calif., as snow falls during a major winter storm. Authorities used tracked ...

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