Xbox launches Xbox Labs for browser gaming

Xbox is launching Xbox Labs to get more people playing games via web browsers. CEO Asha Sharma notes that Windows PC builds are being translated for Apple Silicon and ported to browsers using WebAssembly and WebGPU. The latter has about 90% global browser support. Sharma says these trends challenge the link between software and hardware. CTO Scott Van Vliet and a small team will now turn these emerging ideas into consumer experiences. GameSpot reports that while the announcement ignores generative AI, the move follows a rise in AI ports and remasters. Read the full report at GameSpot.