Resident Evil Requiem's release date is imminent — here's when you can play
Gaming Capcom's latest horror title Resident Evil Requiem is upon us. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more.
Features
Microsoft Teams is getting uncomfortably nosy with its Wi‑Fi tracking tool
TEAMS Microsoft Teams’ new Wi‑Fi location tracking feature is raising privacy concerns, with users debating whether it’s useful or simply invasive.
As Phil Spencer departs, Asha Sharma steps into Xbox's hardest era
Xbox The biggest change to Xbox in years, and it might've come at exactly the right time.
Highguard failed because it didn't use what made ARC Raiders great
Gaming Had the development team behind Highguard followed a few key steps that made ARC Raiders great, they might have had a chance.
New Xbox CEO shares gamertag, let's check out her achievement list
Gaming Outgoing Xbox leadership Phil Spencer was a prolific gamer and achievement collector. How will his successor compare?
Windows & Software
YouTube reportedly disables comments for ad-blocker users
APPS A new report by AdGuard suggests that YouTube has stopped showing comments and video descriptions to some users with ad blockers installed on their devices.
Windows 11 is not ending support for legacy printer drivers after all
Windows 11 "If your printer works today, it will continue to work" Microsoft says as it issues correction around plans to end support for legacy printer drivers.
Windows 11's latest update is a big boost for musicians with PCs
Windows 11 Windows 11 now supports MIDI 2.0 alongside enhancements to MIDI 1.0, introducing two-way communication, improved precision, multi-client support, and better compatibility for music creators.
PC Hardware
NVIDIA starts listing jobs for Linux gaming with Valve's Proton in mind
NVIDIA NVIDIA job listings show the company hiring for Vulkan performance and Linux graphics roles, signaling growing interest in Linux gaming as Proton and SteamOS continue to mature.
An Intel job posting suggests plans to return to a Unified Core design
Hardware Rumors of a switch to a Unified Core design just got more credible as Intel searches for a senior CPU verification engineer to join its Unified Core design team.
Hideo Kojima's next big collab is finally available
Laptops You won't want to wait too long if this is on your shopping list; this special edition PC is indeed very limited.
Surface Pro update fixes VPN and cellular problems — right as 5G expands
Surface Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro firmware update fixes VPN and cellular issues, arriving as the company deepens its 5G push through a new Ericsson partnership.
Deals
This pre-made RTX 5060 Ti rig from Alienware is cheaper than building it
Deals Alienware's Aurora Gaming Desktop (ACT1250) is enjoying a special 30% discount to satiate with powerful performance.
You'd be foolish to miss this 50% discount for one of Razer's best Xbox gaming headsets
Deals The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is an impeccable Xbox gaming headset that will elevate your favorite games' sound design to new heights of blissful immersion, and it can be yours thanks to this 50% discount
The standard Xbox Series X|S controller is still one of the best, and it's now under $45
Deals Sometimes the simplest Xbox controllers are the best for enjoying games, and the standard Xbox Series X|S controller is one such accessory now that it's on sale for a big 34% discount.
This Mini-PC is a lifesaver for beating workloads, and it's now 31% cheaper
Deals The KAMRUI Mini-PC E3B 11 Pro may look extravagant, but its lack of style is made up for with strong performance speeds for completing business work, and a compact design won't clutter your desk
Handheld Gaming PCs
It looks like the AMD Z1 Extreme won't get any more driver updates
News Lenovo Korea suggests the Legion Go will receive no further driver updates, raising concerns about AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme support across multiple popular handheld gaming PCs.
Gaming
Is this already the best custom gaming PC build of the year?
Hardware Billet Labs has unleashed their latest custom PC build on the world, and I can't get over the fact that someone turned an ancient cast-iron radiator into a working, high-end gaming PC.
Mandatory UK checks remove players from games on Xbox
News Mandatory age verification under the UK’s Online Safety Act is now live on Xbox, with players reporting forced mid-game removals, failed checks, and restricted access to chat and Discord.
ESO is coming to GP & Xbox Play Anywhere, just not yet
News The Elder Scrolls Online is set to receive Xbox Play Anywhere support later this year, allowing Xbox players to access their console progress on PC via Xbox servers.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft deletes a blog post on pirated Harry Potter book AI training
AI Microsoft deleted a post suggesting AI training on pirated Harry Potter books, sparking backlash and raising copyright concerns.
OpenClaw AI deletes emails of Meta's safety director — and it sounds so avoidable
AI A Meta executive reveals that OpenClaw's AI agent wreaked havoc on her inbox before she shut it down by killing all the processes on the host.
Bethesda's Todd Howard says "you can't ignore" AI, but isn't using it for content
AI Bethesda game director Todd Howard says it's not using AI to "generate anything," but acknowledges its potential as a tool and says "you can't ignore" it.
Copilot is among Windows 11’s top productivity apps. Is it?
AI Microsoft ranks Copilot among the top productivity apps on Windows 11, potentially reshaping the future of work with AI.
Microsoft
Outlook is pushing ads that break Steam’s ToS — incredible scenes
News An Outlook ad linking to a site selling gaming accounts for up to $1,000 highlights the risks of automated ad approvals and platform responsibility.
Microsoft Teams is getting uncomfortably nosy with its Wi‑Fi tracking tool
TEAMS Microsoft Teams’ new Wi‑Fi location tracking feature is raising privacy concerns, with users debating whether it’s useful or simply invasive.
Microsoft's "beginner's guide" to AI PCs gets a few things wrong
Microsoft Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.
BREAKING: Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft names Asha Sharma Gaming CEO
Xbox Xbox enters a new era as Phil Spencer retires and Asha Sharma takes over
Peripherals & Accessories
Samsung is making its QD-OLED displays brighter AND more efficient
Hardware Samsung's five-layer OLED stack now has an official name, and the tech is expected to arrive in displays of all shapes and sizes in 2026.
