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Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi pledges to reimagine Windows 11 for the AI era in his final year before leaving
Winsage
May 22, 2026

Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi pledges to reimagine Windows 11 for the AI era in his final year before leaving

Yusuf Mehdi is leaving Microsoft after a 35-year tenure, during which he played a significant role in launching products like Windows 95, Internet Explorer, Bing, Xbox One, and the Surface Pro lineup. He was the Executive Vice President and Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, leading Microsoft's consumer strategy and its push into AI, particularly with the Copilot brand. Mehdi announced plans to continue working on Microsoft's AI strategy, focusing on making Windows 11 an "agentic OS," which allows AI agents to operate autonomously. Despite backlash from users regarding performance issues, Mehdi remains committed to this vision. Recently, Microsoft has shifted its focus to improving Windows 11's functionality, addressing criticism about its performance while continuing to explore AI integration.
MediaDailyNews: Microsoft Consumer CMO To Leave, Hints At Changes To Windows OS
Winsage
May 22, 2026

MediaDailyNews: Microsoft Consumer CMO To Leave, Hints At Changes To Windows OS

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, is leaving the company after 35 years. He plans to continue working through the next fiscal year on projects related to Windows, Microsoft 365, and One Copilot. Mehdi's departure follows other notable exits at Microsoft, including Rajesh Jha, who will retire next month, and others such as Charlie Bell, Phil Spencer, and Sarah Bond, who left in February.
Yusuf Mehdi to Reimagine Windows 11 in Final Year
Winsage
May 22, 2026

Yusuf Mehdi to Reimagine Windows 11 in Final Year

Yusuf Mehdi, executive vice president and consumer chief marketing officer at Microsoft, has announced his intention to leave the company at the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year after 35 years with the organization. He plans to work through the next fiscal year to help reimagine Windows, grow services, and implement the One Copilot vision. Mehdi is collaborating with CEO Satya Nadella and CMO Takeshi Numoto for a smooth transition, but Microsoft has not yet named a successor.
Bungie isn't immediately making Destiny 3, is planning layoffs, reports Bloomberg
AppWizard
May 22, 2026

Bungie isn’t immediately making Destiny 3, is planning layoffs, reports Bloomberg

Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will no longer receive live service content updates. There are currently no specific projects greenlit for the Destiny 2 development team. Bungie is transitioning to focus on incubating its next games, with a spin-off titled Payback in the pipeline. The extraction shooter Marathon has launched but has not met sales expectations. Bungie plans to introduce a more casual PvE mode in an upcoming update to attract players from the Arc Raiders community.
One of the hundreds of Warhammer games is currently free to keep forever on Steam
AppWizard
May 22, 2026

One of the hundreds of Warhammer games is currently free to keep forever on Steam

The Warhammer Skulls event announced several new developments, including the release of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster, a 2D brawler featuring a skaven character. A sequel to Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters was also revealed, expanding its tactical gameplay. Darktide will introduce a new character called the cog boy. A demo for Boltgun 2 has been released, generating positive early impressions. Gladius, a 4X strategy game, is currently available for free on Steam, although it received mixed reviews, with one outlet rating it 61 out of 100. Gladius is noted as the only 4X Warhammer game, making this free offer particularly appealing.
Microsoft brings back personalization to Windows 11
Winsage
May 22, 2026

Microsoft brings back personalization to Windows 11

Microsoft is addressing user feedback on Windows 11 by enhancing taskbar and Start menu customization. Users will soon be able to reposition the taskbar to the top or sides of the screen and choose icon alignment. This feature aims to provide more flexibility and improve user experience, particularly for those needing additional vertical screen space. The updates are currently available to Windows Insider Preview participants and can be adjusted in the settings. Additionally, the Start menu will see changes, allowing users to disable sections like Recommended and Pinned, rename the Recommended section to Recent, and choose between small and large sizes for the menu. These enhancements are expected to roll out to all Windows 11 users soon.
Destiny 2 hasn't been the game I'd loved in years, but it still sucks to know it's ending
AppWizard
May 22, 2026

Destiny 2 hasn’t been the game I’d loved in years, but it still sucks to know it’s ending

Bungie announced that the live service development for Destiny 2 will conclude on June 9, 2026, after nearly nine years, ten expansions, three episodic narratives, and 30 seasons. The game initially gained popularity for its shooting mechanics and immersive worlds but began to shift in essence around 2022, with changes like power level disadvantages and a focus on challenge introduced by former game director Joe Blackburn in February 2023. Players experienced frustrations with microtransactions and item economies, and beloved worlds were vaulted, leading to alienation among long-time fans. The final expansion, Final Shape, aims to conclude the decade of storytelling amidst internal turmoil at Bungie.
Google AI Studio: Bringing Ideas To Life With Android App Support, Workspace Integrations, And Mobile Development Tools
AppWizard
May 21, 2026

Google AI Studio: Bringing Ideas To Life With Android App Support, Workspace Integrations, And Mobile Development Tools

At the Google I/O 2026 event, Google announced an expansion of its AI Studio, introducing new features for developers. Key updates include support for native Android app development, deeper integrations with Google Workspace, a mobile app for AI Studio, enhanced design customization tools, and free deployment options for new users. Developers can now create applications that utilize Google Workspace services, such as Google Sheets and Google Drive, directly within AI Studio. The platform supports direct export to Google Antigravity, allowing for streamlined local development workflows. The AI Studio Build agent can generate custom visual assets, and a new in-preview editing tool enables real-time modifications. Native Android app development is supported with production-quality Kotlin code generation, in-browser emulator support, and one-click publishing to Google Play. First-time builders can deploy their first two applications to Google Cloud for free without a credit card.
Card-driven strategy game Wyrmspan announced for PC
AppWizard
May 21, 2026

Card-driven strategy game Wyrmspan announced for PC

Monster Couch and Stonemaier Games have announced Wyrmspan, a card-driven strategy game that will be available on PC via Steam, with no specific release date provided. The game allows one to five players to assume the role of amateur dracologists in a fantastical world filled with dragons. Key features include excavating caves to construct sanctuaries, attracting over 180 unique dragons, exploring caves for rewards, and refining strategies through card selection. Game modes include solo play against the Automa, local multiplayer, and online matchmaking.
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