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Desktop animation for Windows 11? - Developer "opts out" of ads for Oculus - Windows 10 update

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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 event teaser features a glimpse of the new default wallpaper for the upcoming OS. However, there seems to be a subtle animation for the desktop in the teaser reel.

Microsoft has released optional Windows 10 updates for versions 21H1, 20H2, and 2004, bringing fixes for News and Interests' blurry text, gaming performance improvements, and more.

The 21.6.1 driver which adds support for FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) upscaling technique. Sadly, the driver also ends support for pre-Windows 10 OSes and pre-Polaris GPUs. Read more...

Facebook recently stated that it will start testing in-headset ads for the Oculus Quest. Blaston was tapped as one of the first games for the trial but the developer has now opted out. Read more...

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