Xbox Q3 FY25 gaming revenue is up, thanks to Call of Duty
Xbox Microsoft financial results are in, with Xbox Q3 FY25 gaming revenue up 5% year-over-year thanks to Call of Duty and Xbox Game Pass.
Windows & Software
How to create full backup of your Windows 11 PC
Backup On Windows 11, you can use the System Image Backup feature to create a full backup of your computer and data, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
This audio app is so good, you’ll forget it’s not part of Windows 11
Apps A handy new app lets you switch audio devices with customizable keyboard shortcuts. It works so well I'm surprised its functionality isn't built into Windows 11.
Windhawk now supports ARM64, bringing Start menu mods to Snapdragon PCs
Windows 11 Windhawk's latest update adds full ARM64 support, letting Windows on Arm users customize the Start menu and more with community mods.
PC Hardware
This $699 gaming laptop is easily the best deal of Gaming Week
Deals I'm keeping a close watch on gaming laptop deals during Gaming Week, and the best I've seen isn't actually available from Amazon.
You don't have to shop Amazon for these great Gaming Week deals
Deals Amazon's Gaming Week is home to countless awesome deals on accessories and hardware, but competing retailers have better prices on these select items.
These AMD Ryzen CPUs have never been cheaper
Deals Select AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 CPUs are up to 35% off at Amazon during gaming week, and I'm seeing some of the lowest prices ever.
AMD's most popular gaming CPU is still on sale at $391
Deals AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D might be a couple of years old, but it has many years of life left. It's down to $391 at Amazon, a price that hasn't been seen since mid-2024.
Gaming
Does Borderlands 4 have PC and console cross-play?
Gaming Borderlands 4 will be one of the biggest releases of 2025, but does it matter which platform you buy on to play with your friends?
Call of Duty's celebrity collabs feel like Fortnite from Temu right now
Gaming Is Seth Rogen REALLY the sort of celebrity collaboration Call of Duty players are going to get behind? Let alone MORE weed content. But I have a suggestion.
Steve's Lava Chicken from A Minecraft Movie is now a record holder on both sides of the Atlantic
Minecraft Jack Black, aka Steve, has now claimed a charts record in both the U.S. and the UK with the jingle for his Overworld chicken shack.
Peripherals & Accessories
8BitDo pauses selling some of its PC products in the U.S. thanks to tariffs
Accessories 8BitDo, makers of the wonderful Retro Mechanical Keyboard, has suspended shipments to the U.S. from China down to the current tariff situation.
Here are the very best computer monitors you can get right now
Monitors We've done hundreds of hours of testing to find the best computer monitors for a wide range of uses. Here are the best ones.
ASUS' ROG Strix OLED 27-inch monitor is the best value, depending on who you ask
Review The ASUS ROG Strix OLED 27 (XG27UCDMG) is a fantastic OLED gaming monitor with the best specs, performance, and features for under $1,000. Tariffs may hurt, though.
ASUS AirVision M1 glasses are $700 for something you can get better elsewhere
Review The ASUS AirVision M1 AR glasses are functional and complete, but are wildly overpriced and fall far behind the competition. I don't know why they're $700.
Microsoft
Satya Nadella says AI is writing 30% of Microsoft's code
AI During a recent fireside chat with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Meta’s LlamaCon conference, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicated that 20-30% of the company's code is written by AI.
Meta, Facebook AI is coming for EU data — Here's what you need to know (and how to opt out)
AI Meta's new AI tools have come under increasing scrutiny, but the firm believes they are now in compliance with EU regulations. Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft makes it easier to fire underperforming employees
Microsoft Microsoft’s new performance policy gives low-rated employees the choice to improve or leave, with bans on rehiring and internal transfers.
Microsoft's Copilot is trying to appeal to the masses, at the cost of power users
Copilot AI enthusiasts are choosing to use ChatGPT over Copilot, all while Microsoft attempts to appeal to a wider audience that I don't think is interested.
Artificial Intelligence
Satya Nadella says AI is writing 30% of Microsoft's code
AI During a recent fireside chat with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Meta’s LlamaCon conference, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicated that 20-30% of the company's code is written by AI.
ChatGPT search adds "a better shopping experience" for users
Browsing OpenAI recently shipped a major update to ChatGPT search, including a rich shopping experience, but it still faces a tough battle against Google and Microsoft.
Meta, Facebook AI is coming for EU data — Here's what you need to know (and how to opt out)
AI Meta's new AI tools have come under increasing scrutiny, but the firm believes they are now in compliance with EU regulations. Here's what you need to know.
Apple scraps "Available Now" from Apple Intelligence's page
AI Apple reportedly scrapped the "Available Now" from Apple Intelligence's page late last month, suggesting the company anticipated backlash for its delayed AI.
More from Windows Central
OpenAI could develop a screenless ChatGPT phone to rival the iPhone
AI A new report suggests that a screenless AI-powered device from OpenAI could be on the horizon, potentially giving Apple and Samsung a run for their money in the mobile landscape.
Apple sued for using misleading AI ads to drive iPhone 16 sales
AI A class-action lawsuit drags Apple for using false marketing through its Apple Intelligence strategy to drive iPhone 16 sales and gain a competitive advantage against its rivals.
The Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile finally stops working
Windows Phone 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.
The director of one of 2025's best games was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste
Windows Phone 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.
