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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25140 Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25140 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be downloaded here. This build includes another good set of fixes that improve the overall experience for Windows Insiders on the latest preview builds. Changes and Improvements [General] Euphemia typeface covers most languages that use the Canadian Syllabic script including various Cree orthographies, Inuktitut, and the Carrier/Dakelh script (dulkw’ahke). In the latest Insider builds, we’ve updated this font to improve the legibility and screen rendering of over 200 characters at various sizes. We’ve also added new glyphs to support Unicode 14 characters for the Nattilik language of the Canadian arctic. Fixes [File Explorer] Fixed an issue which was leading some people to unexpectedly see error 0x80070026 [ more… ]

Naraka: Bladepoint coming to Xbox Game Pass June 23 After carving out a name for itself on PC and recently reaching the 10 million player milestone, Naraka: Bladepoint is heading to Xbox Series X|S and will be available with Xbox Game Pass on June 23. “In Naraka: Bladepoint, players are thrust into high-octane action in this unique 60-player battle royale with ‘Unchained Multiplayer Combat,’ an exhilarating combination of melee action and unparalleled parkour movement,” writes Raylan Kwan, Marketing Manager, in a post on Xbox Wire. “There’s never been a better time to battle it out with players across the world on other platforms.” Head over to Xbox Wire for details and to watch the trailer. Source: Naraka: Bladepoint coming to Xbox Game Pass June 23

Full release of Grounded coming in September Players and fans of the preview version of Grounded take note: The game will enter its full release in September 2022 on Windows 10/11, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, and will also be available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. “We at Obsidian have enjoyed watching over 10 million players survive in the backyard for nearly two years now,” writes Feargus Urquhart, Studio Head, Obsidian Entertainment, in a post on Xbox Wire. “Grounded players have encountered enemies such as annoying mosquitos, diving bell spiders who really do live in the water, and deadly bosses such as the glorious Broodmother. These achievements have been remarkable, and all that playtime has led to some incredible community feedback which will make Grounded’s official release this September that much better.” Head over to [ more… ]

Internet Explorer 11 has retired and is officially out of support—what you need to know After 25+ years of helping people use and experience the web, Internet Explorer (IE) is officially retired and out of support as of today, June 15, 2022. To many millions of you, thank you for using Internet Explorer as your gateway to the internet. For our readers in Japan, please find the translation here: 日本語: https://blogs.windows.com/japan/2022/06/15/internet-explorer-11-is-no-longer-supported/ As a user, my first experience with IE was version 3, and my view of what was possible on the internet was transformed by the introduction of Dynamic HTML in IE4 and the introduction of AJAX in IE6. When I got the opportunity to join the IE7 team, I leapt on it, and have been a part of the Microsoft browser journey in some form ever since. Internet Explorer’s [ more… ]

Take a dive into the unknown with Fallout 76’s ninth season, Heart of Steel: A Dread Island Tale Fallout 76’s test your metal update is now live. “There are new goings-on over in Appalachia with the latest update to Fallout 76,” writes Parker Wilhelm, Content Manager for Bethesda Softworks, in a post on Xbox Wire. “Join your squad in not one, not two, but three new Public Events, plus take a dive into the unknown with Fallout 76’s ninth Season, Heart of Steel: A Dread Island Tale.” Head over to Xbox Wire for the details. Source: Take a dive into the unknown with Fallout 76’s ninth season, Heart of Steel: A Dread Island Tale