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June 2, 2026

Sony Reportedly Brings Back ‘Only on PS5’ Branding After PC Port Plans Change

Sony has reintroduced its “Game available only on PS5” disclaimer in promotional materials, particularly in a trailer for a new PS5 monitor featuring the game Ghost of Yotei. This change follows reports that Sony has decided to halt the development of single-player first-party PC ports, marking a return to platform exclusivity after six years of releasing PlayStation Studios titles on Steam. From 2020 to 2024, Sony had embraced the PC market, launching titles like Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War on Steam, but concerns about diluting the PS5's value and hindering hardware sales have led to this strategic shift. The “Only on PS5” branding in the monitor trailer indicates this new policy, which specifically targets first-party, internally developed single-player games, while co-published titles like Death Stranding 2 will still be released on PC. Ghost of Yotei was initially planned for a PC port before those plans were scrapped. Reports suggest that the upcoming Saros, a follow-up to Returnal, has also had its PC port canceled. The future implications of this policy remain uncertain, particularly regarding potential exceptions beyond multiplayer titles.

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June 2, 2026

Nvidia unveils DGX Station for Windows AI workstations

NVIDIA has launched the DGX Station for Windows, a deskside system designed for extensive AI workloads on Windows machines, marking a shift from traditional Linux-based systems. It features the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip, capable of executing AI models with up to 1 trillion parameters. The system supports model training, fine-tuning, inference, data science, and multi-agent development, allowing hundreds of agents to run concurrently. A key feature is the NVIDIA OpenShell on Windows, which provides a secure runtime environment for autonomous agents. The DGX Station integrates with existing enterprise management frameworks and extends Windows security and compliance tools. Its hardware architecture includes a Blackwell Ultra GPU, a 72-core Grace CPU, up to 748GB of coherent memory, and networking capabilities of up to 800Gb/s. It is designed for individual specialists or collaborative teams and can be paired with an NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation GPU. The DGX Station will be available through vendors like ASUS, Dell Technologies, GIGABYTE, HP, MSI, and Supermicro.

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June 2, 2026

Microsoft, Nvidia launch RTX Spark Windows AI PC lineup

Microsoft and Nvidia have launched a new series of Windows PCs powered by the Nvidia RTX Spark platform, featuring devices from manufacturers like Surface, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI. The RTX Spark platform delivers up to 1 petaflop of AI performance, with up to 20 Arm-based CPU cores, 6,144 Blackwell RTX cores, and 128GB of unified memory. Microsoft has optimized Windows for this architecture, enhancing scheduling, power management, and memory handling. The new workload profile scheduling feature optimizes task distribution across the cores, while the Microsoft Power and Thermal Framework improves performance, battery life, and heat management. Windows' support for unified memory has been enhanced, allowing for larger AI models and demanding creative tasks. Microsoft's Prism emulator for x86 applications has been optimized for RTX Spark systems, improving compatibility and speed. Creative applications like Blender, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Photoshop are supported, along with MATLAB for technical users. Gaming support includes native anti-cheat software and compatibility with popular titles such as League of Legends and Valorant. The new systems are categorized under Microsoft's Copilot+ PC line, which combines AI processing with enhanced graphics capabilities. Devices showcased include Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra and models from Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI. Microsoft also plans to scale Windows to the Nvidia DGX Station for Windows, enabling larger AI models and workstation-class workloads. The initiative aims to unify AI workloads across consumer PCs, creator laptops, and workstations, allowing users to run larger models locally and integrate AI computing into their workflows.

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June 2, 2026

No Windows 12 at Build, but Microsoft has something else up its sleeve

Pavan Davuluri, President of Microsoft’s Windows + Devices division, announced that Windows 12 will not be released at Build 2026, dispelling speculation about the new OS. Microsoft is shifting focus towards enhancing high-performance gaming and integrating local AI capabilities into the Arm architecture, in collaboration with Nvidia and MediaTek. The Nvidia N1X Arm processor will debut in the Surface Laptop Ultra, which features a powerful NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU and up to 128GB of unified memory, designed for demanding tasks like AI creation and 3D rendering, with 1 petaflop of AI compute power.

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June 2, 2026

NVIDIA reveals if RTX Spark (N1X) can run all your Windows 11 apps

NVIDIA has introduced the RTX Spark, an Arm-based processor codenamed N1X, designed to run all Windows applications seamlessly in collaboration with Microsoft. The processor features up to 128GB of unified memory, native support for AI agents, and is integrated with NVIDIA’s graphics stack. The Surface Laptop Ultra is among the first devices to utilize this processor. Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's CEO, claims the RTX Spark can run 100% of NVIDIA’s software stack and has been meticulously optimized for compatibility with Windows applications. While many popular applications and games now run natively on Windows on Arm, NVIDIA has not yet released performance benchmarks for the RTX Spark. The "Prism" emulator allows Windows apps designed for x86 processors to run on Arm hardware through real-time translation, enhancing performance. Recent updates to Windows 11 have improved support for various x86 extensions, increasing compatibility for applications.

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June 2, 2026

You Can Get Windows 11 Pro on Sale for A$18 Right Now

Windows 11 Pro is currently available for a reduced price of A, down from A7, as part of a limited-time offer valid until June 14 at 11:59 PM PT. This version includes Windows Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, and features enhancements such as a redesigned user interface, new productivity tools, remote desktop access, TPM 2.0 for security, smart app control, biometric login, BitLocker device encryption, Azure AD, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox. The offer is valid for updating a single PC, and users must ensure their device meets the minimum requirements: a processor of at least 1GHz, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of hard disk space.

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June 2, 2026

How to Fix 007 First Light Not Launching on a Windows PC

Players are experiencing difficulties launching 007 First Light on Windows PCs, with some encountering a flicker when pressing the Play button. Solutions to address this issue include: 1. Setting a high-performance GPU preference for the game. 2. Installing or repairing Visual C++ Redistributable packages. 3. Verifying the integrity of game files in Steam. 4. Updating graphical drivers. 5. Disabling overlays from applications like Steam and Discord. 6. Running Steam or Epic Games with admin rights. 7. Additional troubleshooting steps such as performing a clean boot, reinstalling the game, removing custom launch parameters, temporarily disabling antivirus software, and ensuring Windows 11 is up to date. Players are advised to test the game after each adjustment and may need to submit a support ticket if issues persist.

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June 1, 2026

Live From Microsoft Build 2026 San Francisco

The Microsoft Build conference is scheduled for June 2 to 3 in San Francisco, where the company will unveil innovations for Windows. Key announcements expected include enhancements to Copilot with AI integration, new Arm-based hardware for improved performance, and developer tools to support application development within the Windows ecosystem.

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June 1, 2026

Windows 11 sandbox flaw lets attackers escape with one click

SafeBreach Labs identified a vulnerability in Windows 11, named Click Or Trick, cataloged as CVE-2025-59199, which was addressed by Microsoft in October 2025. The vulnerability allows a one-click attack from a low-integrity process to achieve arbitrary write capabilities and escalated code execution by exploiting built-in Windows components. The researchers discovered a COM object with an undocumented flag that enabled a low-integrity process to launch a medium-integrity server process using the user's logon token. They found that certain applications could accept command-line parameters through notifications, allowing attackers to execute commands. The Snipping Tool was leveraged to transition execution to another registered application, such as Microsoft Teams, enabling the injection of a remote debugging switch. This exploit chain involved multiple Windows subsystems and was assigned a CVSS score of 7.8.

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June 1, 2026

Nvidia launches Windows laptop chip in consumer PC push

Nvidia has introduced a new laptop chip for Windows machines, aiming to compete with Apple, Intel, and AMD, although the devices will likely be priced at a premium. This initiative is part of Nvidia's strategy to diversify its offerings amid record profits from data center processors. CEO Jensen Huang stated that the chip can handle complex tasks and emphasized its optimization for a wide range of applications. Nvidia's market value has surpassed a trillion dollars, driven by demand for AI technology. Analysts view this new CPU as a potential threat to existing laptop chip designs, particularly for Intel and AMD, and it is expected to enhance the performance of AI services on personal computers. Huang described this development as a significant reinvention of PCs, comparable to the evolution of phones into smartphones.