Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode is now easier to get into
Gaming If you've been looking on from the outside at folks playing ranked in Warzone, the good news is the entry requirements just got lowered.
Windows & Software
How to use alarm, timer, and stopwatch on Windows 11
How-To On Windows 11, you can use the Clock app to manage time with alarms, timers, and you can even use a stopwatch. In this guide, I'll show you how.
How to rename any Bluetooth device on Windows 11
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OpenAI reportedly trained Sora using gaming content
AI A report suggests Sora may have been trained on game content as it can reproduce uncanny clips of Super Mario Bros, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and more.
PC Hardware
I finally got my hands on Thunderbolt Share, and I'm impressed
Laptops A new docking station from Kensington makes it all possible.
Best motherboards for the Intel Core i5-14600K in 2024
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Get the right motherboard for your Ryzen 7 7950X and 7950X3D
Updated AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X and 7950X3D are monstrous CPUs that need a specific socket and plenty of power, so I've rounded up the best AM5 motherboards with features for your budget.
Need a home for your Core i9-14900K? Check out my favorite motherboards.
Updated Pair your flagship Intel CPU with the right motherboard to maximize performance.
Gaming
Upcoming PC games 2024: Best new titles coming to Steam and your Windows PC
For PC gamers This is going to be a great year for PC gamers as several huge titles are set to release in 2024. Here are the ones to get the most excited about.
The Witcher 4 has me so excited to be wrong
Gaming I was completely off in my predictions for who we'd be playing as in CD Projekt RED's next Witcher game, but I'm excited for Ciri in The Witcher 4.
Helldivers 2's Illuminate faction is everything I could ever ask for
Opinion After battling the Illuminate for seven hours straight in Helldivers 2, I've fallen in love with the new enemy faction.
Peripherals & Accessories
AVerMedia VERSATI go: A stellar microphone for well under $100
Review AVerMedia's AM310G2 microphone dons the "go" moniker to reflect its portability and accessibility, and provides a ton of quality for a reasonable cost.
Insta360 Link 2: A bit inconsistent, but still a top-quality webcam
Review The Insta360 Link 2 follows one of the most popular 360-degrees gimbal tracking webcam with a new design and features, although it can be a little inconsistent.
Xbox Wireless Headset (2024) review — Is it worth the effort?
Review Microsoft's refreshed official Xbox Wireless Headset is here. I wasn't a big fan of the first iteration a few years ago, but is its sequel worth your money?
The ASUS ZenScreen Smart Monitor is fantastic, but sometimes it feels like it flew too close to the sun
Review ASUS ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS27UC is a great 4K computer monitor that doubles as a Google TV complete with a remote. Our review.
Microsoft
Microsoft Edge has edged its way to a respectable 13% market share boost
Software Pornhub's all-important year in review reveals evolving browser habits, offering Microsoft's platform a mixed bag. Let's take a deeper dive. It's SFW, I promise.
Microsoft AI CEO poaches former colleagues for "AI health" unit
AI HEALTH UNIT Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman recently hired Dominic King, a former colleague from his Google DeepMind days to help lead the company's new AI health unit as Vice President.
Is Microsoft ditching X for Bluesky amid toxic rhetoric reports?
Microsoft @ Bluesky Microsoft recently joined Bluesky, touting a "connected digital ecosystem" that bolsters the user experience and innovation.
Microsoft previews Copilot feature that watches what you’re looking at on the internet
COPILOT Copilot Vision is now available in preview for Copilot Pro subscribers.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI reportedly trained Sora using gaming content
AI A report suggests Sora may have been trained on game content as it can reproduce uncanny clips of Super Mario Bros, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and more.
OpenAI wants to raise advanced AI model subscription prices
AI OpenAI could charge business users more to match the value AI system add to their companies.
Windows Recall still captures credit card information
WINDOWS 11 Despite implementing elaborate measures to address Windows Recall's security concerns, including a sensitive information filter, the AI tool reportedly still sometimes captures sensitive financial information.
A compilation of hilarious memes about ChatGPT's global outage
AI Here's a compilation of hilarious memes shared on social media following OpenAI's recent ChatGPT massive outage.
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How to make your phone into a 'Windows Phone' in 2024
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Windows Phone in 2024?! Not exactly, but this is close.
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The Surface Duo is dead — Microsoft pulls plug on $1,500 Surface Duo 2 after just one Android OS upgrade
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Huawei's 10-inch tri-folding phone confirms Satya Nadella was wrong for killing Windows Phone AND Surface Duo
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HONOR's new AI intent-based eye-tracking technology will revolutionize how users interact with smartphones (and maybe your PC)
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