Steam's Valve responds to lawsuit from New York Attorney General against its loot boxes
PC Gaming Valve, maker of Steam and games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and TF2, has responded to a New York lawsuit filed against the loot boxes in its games.
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Features
Why backward compatibility matters to Xbox players
Xbox We heard from you! Revealing Xbox fans are split on which generation deserves more backward compatibility support, though most simply want the program to return entirely.
How many hardware concepts influenced Lenovo's unique folding PC gaming handheld?
PC hardware I went down a deep rabbit hole of pioneering PC and PC gaming concept devices that have directly influenced today's most unique hardware.
Microsoft: no Windows 12 in 2026. Us: cool, here’s what you should build
WINDOWS Microsoft may not be releasing Windows 12 this year, as its roadmap is focused on improving user sentiment around Windows 11. Still, my wishlist for Windows 12 is already in the wild.
Windows & Software
E-waste prevention or OS awareness? This $3 USB stick comes with ChromeOS Flex ready to install.
Windows Back Market wants to reduce e-waste, and I'm sure Google is overjoyed to grow its ChromeOS Flex userbase.
Outlook for Windows is becoming more reliable around spotty Wi-Fi
Apps Outlook for Windows is finally fixing a long‑standing pain point, allowing users to attach files offline and send them once they’re back online.
PC Hardware
AI agents could save you money. Amazon isn’t having it
AI A court ruling has stopped AI agents from shopping on Amazon, raising serious questions about whether users or corporations truly own customer account data.
Intel's new CPUs might appeal to PC gamers, but the price is the plot twist
PC Gaming Faster processors at lower prices are part of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh plan, and it might win back the PC gamers if Core Ultra 200S Plus can pull it off.
NVIDIA's next big rendering tool is coming to The Witcher 4
PC gaming NVIDIA's time at GDC has been all about buffing its existing tools and showing off new rendering techniques.
NVIDIA builds on GeForce Now's abilities and game library at GDC 2026
PC gaming NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.
Deals
This bargain 16-inch Windows laptop offers a 2K display for under $550
Deals Walmart's own "Tech Editors" have rightfully highlighted the HP Omnibook 5 with generous specs and plenty of ports.
This mini Windows 11 PC deal might be one of the lowest prices of the year
Deal If you're tired of your PC taking up so much space — or smashing a hole through your wallet — this discounted Geekom mini PC is the Spring sale for you.
Windows laptops under $599 do exist and this one is perfect for the office
Deals ASUS' Vivobook 14 pairs with Windows on Snapdragon X efficiency for all-day battery life as a potential answer to the MacBook Neo.
One of Razer's best PC gaming controllers drops to an almost unfair price
Deals If you prefer wired controllers on PC, Razer's Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K PC with TMR sticks and an ergonomic design is a must-buy on sale.
Handheld Gaming PCs
PS3 games might run way better on handheld PCs soon — devs want your feedback
Handhelds The RPCS3 developers are planning several handheld improvements, including a redesigned home menu and quick settings, while asking players for feedback on what else should change.
Gaming
Here's when you can play the new Blackout-inspired mode in Call of Duty: Warzone
Gaming Black Ops Royale is the new Blackout-inspired battle royale experience for Call of Duty: Warzone. But when can you drop in and play?
Former Xbox VP talks building Microsoft's brand, "throwing punches" for Bill Gates
Xbox Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.
How much is 100 exabytes? Ask Valve, the company behind Steam.
PC gaming Valve's Year in Review breakdown for Steam shows off some mind-boggling numbers to do with data delivery. Can any other PC gaming platform ever hope to be as popular?
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft 365 Copilot 'Wave 3' pushes more company-built agentic AI
Copilot Microsoft Copilot is rolling out more agentic AI control and model support in a new subscription tier for Microsoft 365.
Microsoft 365’s new premium 'E7' tier might not be worth it for any "Frontier Suite"
AI Microsoft adds a premium tier to 365 at $99 per user. Packed with AI features, experts still say the discount is slim and the value unclear.
Satya Nadella says AI is coming for your job, but you can still prepare
AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns AI will displace jobs, urging workers to reskill and transform to stay relevant in the new reality.
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GitHub Copilot adds OpenAI's GPT-5.4 for even more complex vibe coding
OpenAI GitHub Copilot has added support for OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 coding model, bringing improved reasoning and support for multi-step tasks. The model is available across several development environments.
Microsoft
Microsoft hits snooze on the New Outlook deadline again
Outlook Microsoft has delayed the opt-out phase of its new Outlook for Windows rollout until March 2027, giving enterprise administrators another year to prepare for the transition away from classic Outlook.
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Satya says Microsoft’s secret sauce had a dash of Intel (and even Apple)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella credits Intel and Apple for shaping Windows and Office, revealing how Microsoft’s biggest products might not have happened without them.
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Microsoft Teams clarifies how its employee location tracking feature works
Teams Microsoft has recently clarified its Teams Wi‑Fi location feature, addressing employee monitoring amid privacy concerns.
BUILD 2026 timing hints at a rare June event
Microsoft A leaked asset has seemingly confirmed that Microsoft is moving its Build developer conference out of May and into June, while also changing up its location.
Peripherals & Accessories
The Pro X2 Superstrike proves haptics might be the future of competitive mice
Review Logitech's new gaming mouse is the world's first to include haptics in place of a physical click system for the right and left click buttons, and it makes me wish more mice had this.
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