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Windows & Software
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PC Hardware
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Gaming
Ninja Gaiden 4 preview: A bloody, stylish, and fun Xbox action game
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Peripherals & Accessories
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Microsoft
Microsoft drops Seattle for Build 2026, allegedly citing crime, drugs, and homelessness in memo
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Artificial Intelligence
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