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I tried the Surface Laptop Ultra, and it might be the best laptop ever made
Surface I went hands-on with Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Ultra ahead of launch later this year, and I've been blown away by its design and, more importantly, performance.
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Features
I played Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, and it's another delightfully twisted CRPG
Gaming I played Dark Heresy's beta, shaping up to be another riveting WH40K CRPG adventure rife with intriguing mysteries, complex characters, and in-depth gameplay.
Details emerge about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer maps and modes
Gaming Infinity Ward, the lead development studio for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, has confirmed details for the game's upcoming multiplayer experience, including maps and game play modes.
Windows Wrap: Would an N1X chip save Microsoft Surface?
Windows 11 Microsoft and NVIDIA dropped coordinated “new era of PC” teasers that hint at the N1X chip taking center stage at Computex and Build.
Haptics can transform racing games from good into an incredibly realistic experience
Gaming I tried a haptic seat targeted at sim racing, and the experience is unlike anything I've ever had before. This is the next big step in immersion in video games.
Revisiting the LG Lancet, 11 years later
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
The 2016 Android‑apps warning that now echoes Googlebooks
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.
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Microsoft launched a Bing “concierge bot” 10 years ago — the same idea Google is now pushing
Flashback From our archives: A decade ago Microsoft was already testing a Bing “concierge bot,” an early take on the AI agents Google is only now announcing.
11 years ago, Microsoft got cozy with "Non-Genuine" version of Windows
Flashback Microsoft’s decision to offer full Windows 10 upgrades to non‑genuine PCs marked a rare moment of outreach — and a major shift in how the company thought about Windows adoption.
Windows & Software
Adobe’s RTX Spark upgrades show what Windows on ARM has been missing
Apps Adobe promises up to double the performance for effects, AI, and editing in upcoming Photoshop and Premiere updates. The gains come from optimizing both apps for NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform.
Windows Wrap: Would an N1X chip save Microsoft Surface?
Windows 11 Microsoft and NVIDIA dropped coordinated “new era of PC” teasers that hint at the N1X chip taking center stage at Computex and Build.
Europe finally has its own answer to Microsoft 365 with EuroOffice
SOFTWARE EuroOffice is Europe’s bold new alternative to Microsoft 365, promising sovereignty and control over productivity tools.
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PC Hardware
A gold-plated gaming mouse? In this economy? I gave it a shot for a couple of weeks.
Review ASUS is celebrating ROG's 20th anniversary with a special edition mouse, and I've been using it for a couple of weeks.
Qualcomm on NVIDIA entering the PC market: "Welcome to the family"
Qualcomm Qualcomm SVP Kedar Kondap has shared his thoughts on NVIDIA entering the PC space, and he reckons it's good news for everybody.
NVIDIA says it has solved Windows on Arm's app compatibility issues
Windows 11 In an attempt to quell people's concerns around app compatibility with Windows on Arm, NVIDIA's CEO says that its new RTX Spark chips won't have any app compatibility problems.
Dell's XPS 13 returns to take on the MacBook Neo
Laptops Backlit keyboard, multi-monitor support, up to 32GB of RAM, and the latest Intel chips make the new XPS 13 one enticing laptop.
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Deals
This Dell laptop includes Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and a controller
Deals The Dell 16 Plus is heavily discounted right now for eligible students. The deal also includes free Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and a custom Xbox controller.
Lenovo's budget PC monitors offer smooth gaming at a great price
Deals Lenovo is offering a Doorstopper discount on two high-quality gaming monitors, one of which earned a near-perfect score from us for its excellent performance and build.
Valve just handed Xbox free marketing for the Xbox Ally
Deals Valve's massive Steam Deck price hike has officially made the cheaper, 120Hz Xbox ROG Ally the ultimate budget no-brainer.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Acer Predator Atlas 8 takes aim at Xbox Ally X
Acer Acer makes a new handheld gaming device with the Predator Atlas 8, featuring Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Xbox Game Pass Premium.
Gaming
Forza Horizon 6: Best Drag Cars and Tunes
Gaming Drag racing is the pinnacle of Forza Horizon Festival racing, and an all-new multiplayer mode will keep you busy perfecting your ride.
I played Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, and it's another delightfully twisted CRPG
Gaming I played Dark Heresy's beta, shaping up to be another riveting WH40K CRPG adventure rife with intriguing mysteries, complex characters, and in-depth gameplay.
Flydigi Vader 5S Xbox controller: It's not pretty, but it has some A+ features
REVIEW "Don't judge a book by its cover" is especially true for the Flydigi Vader 5S, whose gaudy and incongruous design betrays some pretty awesome features that I wish more controllers had.
Artificial Intelligence
Mystery firm mistakenly blew $500 million on Claude AI in a month
AI Microsoft data shows AI costs surpass payroll, with a $500 million Claude fiasco proving how expensive automation can get.
Microsoft finally lets Office users hide floating Copilot button
AI Microsoft admits the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint was a mistake, and will now allow users to move the AI back to the ribbon.
Ex-Microsoft exec says it missed "the AI wave" after fumbling mobile
AI Former Microsoft executive Mat Velloso claims the company missed its chance with AI, citing past failures in the internet and mobile.
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Mustafa Suleyman: AI will take over your white-collar job in 18 months
AI Microsoft’s AI chief says white‑collar jobs could vanish in 18 months as automation accelerates across organizations.
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Microsoft
Steven Sinofsky revisits NVIDIA's first Windows 8 on ARM effort with Tegra
MICROSOFT Microsoft veteran Steven Sinofsky recalls Nvidia’s first Windows-on-Arm test, raising questions around the latest Nvidia and Arm thrust into Windows.
"They will ruin my life": Microsoft threatens to wield 'Digital Crimes Unit' over bug disclosures
Cybersecurity Microsoft's approach to working with security researchers has long been controversial, but some of its recent language has alarmed some commentators.
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Microsoft investigates phishing emails sent from its own system
MICROSOFT Hackers are sending phishing emails from a real Microsoft address, making it even harder for unsuspecting users to detect the scam.
Banned researcher says Microsoft "ruined their life" after exploit reports
Microsoft Microsoft banned a researcher from GitHub and deleted their Microsoft account after zero‑day exploits surfaced, sparking outrage and claims that the company ruined their life.
Peripherals & Accessories
Logitech’s cushioned keyboard and mouse challenge the setup I’ve used for years
Accessories Logitech’s new Signature Comfort Plus keyboard and mouse add built‑in cushions that allow for more relaxed hand positions. The real question is whether they'll convince me to upgrade?
