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ON THIS DAY: Windows 10 Mobile now on nearly 6 percent of all Windows Phones
From the archives: Things were looking bright for Windows 10 Mobile as proved "by the numbers" on a Wednesday in 2015.
Windows Phone with a pumpkin
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Razer’s best Xbox headset is now $70 off — and it’s built for serious sound
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, one of the most decorated Xbox gaming headsets we gave a rare perfect review score to, has received a generous 35% discount on Amazon.
Photograph of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro headset.
Even two years old, the HyperX CloudX is still one of the best Xbox and PC gaming headsets — and its discounted price of $39.99 is still live
The affordable and high-quality HyperX CloudX gaming headset for Xbox and PC is enjoying a modest 20% on Amazon for Amazon Prime Day, and the deal is still live even though the event is over.
Photograph of the HyperX CloudX headset
We’ve tested countless headsets — Razer’s standout delivers the perfect mix of sound, style, and value
The Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense delivers top-tier comfort, balanced sound, and optional vibration feedback for deeper immersion, now down to $74.99.
Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense gaming headset with RGB lighting resting on a desk beside a gaming keyboard, featured in a Windows Central Deals banner.
Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro wireless headset review: Purr‑fect for gamers who want it all
I've been testing the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, and Razer finally and unequivocally nailed this formula. This is the cutest wireless gaming headset I recommend.
Image of the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro wireless gaming headset.
I tested Shure's most affordable USB microphone to see if this legendary brand is also the best bang for your buck
The Shure MV6 is the brand's entry-level USB microphone, and it's an excellent product that's easy to set up and use, but it's not a complete slam dunk.
Image of the Shure MV6 USB microphone.
Windows 10 Mobile’s app store bites the dust, half a decade after support ended
Someone must have finally pulled the plug, as five years after support officially ended, the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has stopped working properly.
Windows Phones
The director for one of 2025's best games was a Windows Phone fan, says Microsoft was "shocked" that he was voluntarily using it — I experienced similar
Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios fame was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste. He also had a similar experience that I did upon visiting Microsoft HQ.
Lumia 950 XL
HyperX's flagship microphone records ridiculously nice audio and looks the part, too
The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is the best from HyperX, and it's an incredible USB microphone with beautiful, crisp high-resolution recording quality and a clean design.
The HyperX QuadCast 2 S mounted on a microphone boom arm.
Windows Phone fans finally get a much-loved feature for Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS
Microsoft Edge for Android and iOS can finally place the web search bar where it belongs: at the bottom of the screen. The bottom address bar was a favorite feature of the old Internet Explorer found in Windows Phone.
Microsoft Edge for Android with the bottom web address bar enabled on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S25 features leak ahead of Unpacked 2025 with Agentic AI taking center stage
Veteran tipster Evan Blass recently revealed some information about the upcoming lineup of Samsung phones, including a new Night mode for videos, Audio Eraser, and revamped Google Gemini.
Samsung advertising AI Agents at Galaxy Unpacked 2025
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025
Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. Here's how to tune in to see if Samsung also unveils some Galaxy laptops.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked stage for 2025
Here's how to turn your Android Phone into a 'Windows Phone' in 2024
Windows Phone is dead but its spirit lives on. A video by MrMobile shows how you can turn an Android phone into a 'Window Phone' with Launcher 10.
Launcher 10 being used to make a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra look like a Windows Phone.
I wish this microphone made my voice glow as bright as it does, but it's still a solid, easy-to-use mic
The Razer Seiren V3 Chroma is the company's latest ploy to inject RGB into everything, but underneath that it's a solid, reliable microphone with easy-to-use software.
Image of the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma microphone.
Samsung's latest foldables bore me, especially when this competitor is better in almost every way for $600 less
The OnePlus Open is one of the best foldable smartphones ever released, and right now it's discounted by a ridiculous 24% for Amazon Prime Day.
Image of the OnePlus Open for Amazon Prime Day 2024.
