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Windows & Software
Qualcomm launches Adreno Control Panel for Snapdragon X Elite PCs
Snapdragon Snapdragon X Elite devices are getting a new Adreno Control Panel app that will let users and developers tweak the GPU for enhanced performance in certain games.
GPT-5 will be smarter than ever with less AI model switching
AI GPT-5 will be able to achieve everything the ChatGPT maker's current versions can, but with less switching between its AI models.
Microsoft wants to make the web more AI-friendly — here’s how it plans to do it
AI At Build 2025, Microsoft discussed NLWeb and MCP, open standards that could revolutionize the web and help developers connect sites to AI agents.
PC Hardware
NZXT's refreshed H9 Flow RGB+ is the best PC case I've used
Hardware NZXT refreshed its H9 Flow RGB+ for 2025, and I was able to build my gaming PC inside ahead of launch. It's an impressive case made for enthusiasts, and it's easy to recommend.
Microsoft finally makes the Surface Slim Pen colorful, but you can't have one
Surface The Surface Slim Pen has only ever been available in black, but a limited edition set of colorful Surface Slim Pens were recently given out at a Surface influencer event.
Razer just announced the new Blade 14, and its thinner, lighter, and smarter than ever
Laptops The Razer Blade 14 (2025) has been announced, bringing a redesign with AMD Ryzen AI, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series, less weight and thickness, and more features.
MSI swaps Intel for AMD in newly revealed Z2 Extreme handheld
Handhelds During Computex 2025, MSI revealed a brand new MSI Claw handheld, but it will feature an AMD APU unlike previous Intel-toting MSI Claw devices.
Gaming
Helldivers 2's Illuminate Super Earth invasion is brutal chaos I love
Opinion The Battle for Super Earth has begun in Helldivers 2, and its new missions offer some of the most chaotic and engaging fun I've ever had in Arrowhead's co-op shooter.
DOOM: The Dark Ages crosses 3 million players since launch
Xbox DOOM: The Dark Ages has already crossed 3 million players, a milestone it reached seven times faster than DOOM Eternal, according to publisher Bethesda.
New STALKER remasters launch to 'Mostly Negative' Steam reviews
News The Enhanced Edition STALKER remasters announced last week have now launched, but at release, they're being met with "Mostly Negative" Steam reviews and tons of criticism.
Peripherals & Accessories
This new PCIe 5.0 SSD from Crucial could be perfect for laptops
Hardware Crucial announced a new T710 PCIe 5.0 SSD made for high-performance laptops and desktop PCs. With it comes a new X10 portable SSD with USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2x2) speed.
Samsung challenges the best gaming TVs with G-SYNC support and 165Hz refresh rate
Gaming Samsung's 2025 OLED TV lineup supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, adding a key feature to compete with the best gaming TVs.
Razer Pro Click V2 mouse review: The Logitech MX Master 3S for gamers
Review The Razer Pro Click V2 is a comfortable, ergonomic mouse designed for productivity, but with high-performance hardware. It's an excellent MX Master alternative.
You loved this discount on our favorite AR glasses so much, XREAL is keeping it
Deal The XREAL Air 2 and Air 2 Pro AR glasses recently hit their lowest price ever, and the sales were so successful that XREAL decided to keep those prices.
Microsoft
Microsoft should be safe if anything "catastrophic" happens to OpenAI
AI Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, says the company is well-equipped with in-house models, which protect it from anything catastrophic happening to OpenAI.
Microsoft's allegiance isn't to OpenAI's exorbitant AI models
AI Microsoft's allegiance isn't to OpenAI's exorbitant AI models and technology. Instead, Satya Nadella focuses on making whatever AI models or products accessible to customers via Azure.
Microsoft shuts down Experience Center store in Sydney, Australia
Microsoft Microsoft closed its Experience Centre in Sydney on May 10, 2025, but online customer support remains available for queries and other help.
Microsoft may dodge EU antitrust fine after unbundling Teams
Software Following a complaint by Slack and an investigation by EU regulators, Microsoft unbundled Teams from Office. The move seems likely to avoid fines by the EU.
Artificial Intelligence
GPT-5 will be smarter than ever with less AI model switching
AI GPT-5 will be able to achieve everything the ChatGPT maker's current versions can, but with less switching between its AI models.
Microsoft Copilot gets OpenAI's GPT-4o image generation support
AI Microsoft Copilot gets OpenAI's GPT-4o image generation support to transform an image's style, generate photorealistic images, and follow complex directions.
Microsoft should be safe if anything "catastrophic" happens to OpenAI
AI Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, says the company is well-equipped with in-house models, which protect it from anything catastrophic happening to OpenAI.
Microsoft says Copilot is ChatGPT, but with better security
AI Microsoft says Copilot is ChatGPT, but better with a powerful user experience and enhanced security.
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Windows Phone just got its first AI ChatGPT-style app. No, really.
Windows Phone Homebrew developers keeping Windows Phone 8.1 alive from beyond the grave are working hard to keep the platform in line with the times.
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.
