Why I still prefer the iPad Air over Microsoft’s Surface Pro
Deal A big iPad Air discount underscores how Apple still leads in tablet usability, even as Microsoft’s Surface Pro offers stronger productivity features.
Features
Expedition 33 robbed this The Game Awards nominee of an award it deserved far more
Feature To nobody's surprise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards. But it also won Best RPG — and it shouldn't have, against Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
I just realized Expedition 33's song lyrics give away the plot
Gaming PSA: Don't look up the lyric translations to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's main songs before beating the game. They give away the story.
If the Xbox Ally X is out of your budget, you should consider the OG ROG Ally
Handhelds Xbox Ally X's price tag hurts. If you want a solid Windows gaming handheld for less, consider the last-gen ROG Ally or Legion Go.
Battlefield 6's new Winter Offensive 'Ice Lock' mode is a stroke of genius
Feature New in Battlefield 6 Season 1's Winter Offensive update is the Ice Lock mode, a fresh and creative twist on the game's Empire State map that I'm a huge fan of.
Windows & Software
Manage Start menu settings on Windows 11
Customization Although the Start menu on Windows 11 has limited functionalities, you can still configure various aspects of the experience through the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
Microsoft Store adds a Themes hub to help refresh Windows 11
Windows 11 Windows 11 users frustrated with its look now have an easier way to customize it, thanks to a new Themes section in the Microsoft Store.
Windows 11’s new recovery tool could be a lifesaver for your PC
How to Windows 11 now has Quick Machine Recovery to fix boot failures faster, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to enable it.
PC Hardware
AMD’s FSR Redstone release promises sharper frames and smoother play for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs
PC gaming AMD’s FSR Redstone isn’t just an update — it’s a graphics revolution.
Wondering why RAM prices are so high? Here's what you need to know.
Hardware RAM prices have skyrocketed, and it doesn't seem like they're going to come down anytime soon. This could have lasting effects on the tech market as a whole, and it could last for years. I explain.
Is Dell's new Pro Thunderbolt 5 dock worth it for more than just enterprise customers?
Review Up to 300W charging, quad 4K displays at 120Hz, and plenty of pro management tools go into Dell's new Thunderbolt 5 dock.
Lisuan launches 7G106 GPU, a rare dedicated graphics option for ARM‑based Windows devices
GPUs Chinese GPU maker Lisuan and its 7G106 GPU could make waves in the PC gaming world as it shows off Windows on ARM support for the first time.
Deals
This legendary boomer shooter FPS is selling for literal pennies right now
Deals Retro FPS "boomer shooters" have taken off in recent years, and it's arguably thanks to DUSK — a legendary shooter that's currently selling for dirt cheap.
How to safely buy a used Xbox after Black Friday disappointment
Xbox Black Friday didn’t deliver Xbox deals, but the second-hand market did. Here’s how to find a reliable used console and avoid the common pitfalls.
Surface Laptop 7 prices changed 5 times today — get it now
Deal A new Surface Laptop 7 deal quietly beats the big holiday sales, and it’s the configuration we’d actually recommend.
These are the best Xbox controllers with Holiday discounts
Deals From Premium Controllers with Hall Effect Sticks to budget-friendly alternatives, these discounted Xbox controllers will make excellent Christmas gifts for Xbox fans.
Handheld Gaming PCs
AYANEO is bringing back the spirit of the PlayStation phone after 15 years
News AYANEO makes some pretty wild portable gaming devices, and in 2026 it's going to be making its first phone. 15 years on, we're finally getting a spiritual successor to the Sony Xperia Play.
Gaming
Expedition 33 robbed this The Game Awards nominee of an award it deserved far more
Feature To nobody's surprise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards. But it also won Best RPG — and it shouldn't have, against Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
I just realized Expedition 33's song lyrics give away the plot
Gaming PSA: Don't look up the lyric translations to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's main songs before beating the game. They give away the story.
Total War: Warhammer 40K announced at the Game Awards 2025
PC Gaming Creative Assembly showed up to the Game Awards 2025 to reveal Total War: Warhammer 40K.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI hits back at Google Gemini with GPT‑5.2 rollout
AI OpenAI recently launched GPT‑5.2 in response to Google’s success with Gemini 3 and its challenge to ChatGPT.
Disney steps into AI with a $1B investment in OpenAI’s Sora
AI Marvel heroes, Pixar icons, and Mickey Mouse step into AI with Disney’s $1B OpenAI deal, changing how fans create content.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block unite on AI Agent standards
AI OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block recently co-founded a new open source organization called the Agentic AI Foundation designed to promote a clear path and standards for developing AI-powered agents.
OpenAI CEO is worried about ChatGPT's rapid rise
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently highlighted a long lost of things that haven't been so great about ChatGPT's broad adoption and rise, including the speed at which it has reshaped the world.
Microsoft
CEO Nadella says Microsoft's size is a "massive disadvantage"
AI CEO Satya Nadella recently indicated that Microsoft's size "has become a massive disadvantage" as it tries to establish dominance in the AI space against startups.
Teams’ new location tracking feature suspiciously aligns with Microsoft’s RTO push
Teams Microsoft’s RTO mandate and Teams’ new location tracking feature are arriving at the same time — and employees are questioning whether it’s coincidence or corporate micromanagement.
SOLD OUT: The Windows Ugly Sweater is back for 2025
Windows To cap off Microsoft's 50th anniversary year, the company has announced a new Windows Ugly Sweater for 2025, this time themed after nostalgic and popular icons from Windows' past.
Bill Gates cuts Foundation Trust's Microsoft stake by 65%, shifting billions
Microsoft The latest SEC filing reveals the Gates Foundation Trust has sharply reduced its Microsoft holdings, shifting billions across its portfolio.
Peripherals & Accessories
Razer’s Boomslang Anniversary Edition blends nostalgia with modern specs, celebrating the mouse that started it all
Accessories Razer has officially unveiled the limited Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a reimagining of the original gaming mouse that started it all back in 1999.
