Netflix is buying Warner Bros, including the studios behind Batman and Mortal Kombat
Gaming Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 billion, a deal that will also include the WB Games division with Mortal Kombat and more.
Features
Windows 11's last features and improvements rolling out in December 2025
Last batch These are the last features and improvements you'll be getting in 2025.
The EV charging app nightmare confirms why Windows Phone would fail spectacularly in 2025
OPINION Charging an EV in the UK still requires a confusing mix of apps, accounts, and payment systems. After buying a plug-in hybrid, I learned firsthand how fragmented the experience remains in 2025.
Teams’ new location tracking feature suspiciously aligns with Microsoft’s RTO push
Teams Microsoft’s RTO mandate and Teams’ new location tracking feature are arriving at the same time — and employees are questioning whether it’s coincidence or corporate micromanagement.
Outlook let spam flood my inbox, but Copilot caught it instantly
Outlook Outlook let obvious spam reach my inbox, but Copilot flagged the same junk instantly from screenshots. It raises the question: why isn’t Microsoft using better AI to clean my inbox?
Windows & Software
Windows 11's last features and improvements rolling out in December 2025
Last batch These are the last features and improvements you'll be getting in 2025.
The EV charging app nightmare confirms why Windows Phone would fail spectacularly in 2025
OPINION Charging an EV in the UK still requires a confusing mix of apps, accounts, and payment systems. After buying a plug-in hybrid, I learned firsthand how fragmented the experience remains in 2025.
Microsoft details new update framework for app updates on Windows 11
Windows 11 Windows 11 will soon be able to update apps in a more consistent and reliable manner with new unified update orchestrator platform that developers can opt-in to.
PC Hardware
Dell Tower Plus: A powerful desktop that handles everything
Review The latest Dell Tower Plus is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.
HP EliteBook 8 Flip 13 (G1i): A total throwback loaded with options
Review I've been testing the HP EliteBook 8 Flip 13 (G1i), and it's a great all-around enterprise laptop for the mobile professional — but there are drawbacks.
Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold might be the foldable Surface Duo I've been waiting for
Phones I loved the Surface Duo's short but wide aspect ratio, and it appears Apple is planning to bring that unique shape and size back with its upcoming foldable iPhone.
Out of all the PCs we've tested, these are our favorite AI laptops
Laptops We've been busy testing the latest and greatest AI hardware from all of the major brands. I've pulled the best-tested AI PCs to help you pick a winner, with some honorable mentions in tow.
Deals
Skip insane RAM prices with this B650 motherboard and 16GB DDR5 bundle
Deals DDR5 RAM prices are completely out of control right now due to the AI buildout, but that doesn't mean there aren't some shining opportunities (like this one) to land some RAM at a reasonable price.
Pros and cons for buying a Steam Deck or Switch 2 this holiday season
Deals The Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch 2 are some of the hottest gaming devices this holiday season. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide which handheld is best for you.
Get your must-have handheld accessories while they're on sale
Deals Congratulations to the many people who bought a new handheld. I've rounded up the best must-have accessory deals for Switch 2, Steam Deck, Xbox Ally, and Legion Go handhelds this holiday season.
Where are all of the Xbox Ally handheld deals this year?
Deals Historically, ROG Ally handhelds have gotten major discounts during Cyber Monday. So where are the best deals for handheld gaming PCs this year?
Handheld Gaming PCs
AYANEO NEXT II is impressive, but its specs could cause problems
Handhelds The upcoming AYANEO flagship handheld is well and truly a beast, but you probably don't want to travel on an airplane with it.
Gaming
All the Dark Ops challenges in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Gaming Dark Ops challenges aren't listed in Black Ops 7's Calling Cards menu, as, like previous games, they're secretive. But here's a list of every known Dark Ops so far and how to get it.
A new Banjo Kazooie game is here ... sort of, and it's not on Xbox
News A small team of fans has created an unofficial, yet amazing new Banjo-Kazooie game — but it's only playable on PlayStation, through Dreams.
Xbox's most creative game in years just got a totally cool black-and-white Noir Mode
Gaming Keeper is one of my favorite video games of the year, and Double Fine just updated it with a brand-new, super unique black-and-white Noir Mode (and more).
Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT ads could be OpenAI’s biggest misstep yet
AI Although OpenAI characterized ChatGPT ads as mere suggestions, they remain widely unpopular among users.
Google's Agentic AI erased a developer's entire drive, but at least it apologized
AI Are you using AI to help you code? Are you sure it's not going to delete anything important? This recent problem experienced by a casual developer might make you think twice.
Joe Rogan says Jesus will return as artificial intelligence
AI Podcaster Joe Rogan recently shared that Jesus might return as AI. He compared Jesus being born of a virgin mother to a computer while asking, "What's more virgin than a computer?"
Ex-Microsoft CVP to lead Apple AI efforts
AI Apple hired Microsoft AI CVP Amar Subramanya to lead teams in Apple Foundation Models, ML research, AI Safety, and Evaluation.
Microsoft
Teams’ new location tracking feature suspiciously aligns with Microsoft’s RTO push
Teams Microsoft’s RTO mandate and Teams’ new location tracking feature are arriving at the same time — and employees are questioning whether it’s coincidence or corporate micromanagement.
SOLD OUT: The Windows Ugly Sweater is back for 2025
Windows To cap off Microsoft's 50th anniversary year, the company has announced a new Windows Ugly Sweater for 2025, this time themed after nostalgic and popular icons from Windows' past.
Bill Gates cuts Foundation Trust's Microsoft stake by 65%, shifting billions
Microsoft The latest SEC filing reveals the Gates Foundation Trust has sharply reduced its Microsoft holdings, shifting billions across its portfolio.
Microsoft Agent 365 gives you one place to manage the next billion AI agents
AI Microsoft revealed Agent 365 during Ignite, launching a central hub that was designed for creating, deploying, and securing AI agents across Microsoft 365.
Peripherals & Accessories
Hands-on with the beautiful Razer Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Collection
Accessories I went hands-on with the Razer Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Collection, which gives Razer's best high-performance esports gear a beautiful gold-and-red redesign.
