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Windows & Software
Y-Combinator-backed firm lauds AI employees over humans in the workplace
STOP HIRING HUMANS A controversial ad campaign sparks outrage for lauding its AI software as a better alternative for human employees.
Bluesky gets a lovely new (unofficial) app on Windows 11
Take a look DarkSky for BlueSky is a new third-party client for the popular social media platform. DarkSky just launched in preview on Windows 11.
How to manage user account settings on Windows 10
Check out the different ways to manage user accounts on your computer.
PC Hardware
Get the right motherboard for your Ryzen 7 7950X and 7950X3D
Updated AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X and 7950X3D are monstrous CPUs that need a specific socket and plenty of power, so I've rounded up the best AM5 motherboards with features for your budget.
Geekom GT1 Mega is a powerful mini PC that handles almost anything
Review The Geekom GT1 Mega is a fantastic mini PC that's perfect for home, school, or work. It's even capable of video and photo editing.
Need a home for your Core i9-14900K? Check out my favorite motherboards.
Updated Pair your flagship Intel CPU with the right motherboard to maximize performance.
HP's Envy Move is the best family PC, but I found some great alternatives
Updated If you're taken by the idea of having an All-in-One PC that includes performance hardware and display, there's a great selection from which to choose. I've collected the best of the best right here.
Gaming
dBrand Killswitch for ROG Ally and ROG Ally X is a fantastic accessory that makes these handhelds easier to hold
Review The dBrand ROG Ally Killswitch and ROG Ally X Killswitch case provide a kickstand, rubber casing, protective front covering, and thumb grips, but are they worth buying? Our review. 👇
This is your LAST chance to buy this massive Xbox game before it disappears
End-of-Life Forza Horizon 4 is only days away from its End-of-Life date, and today may be your last chance to buy it on sale before it disappears from digital storefronts forever.
The Xbox Red Ring of Death is back... on a holiday sweater
Happy holidays A new holiday sweater from Microsoft features the infamous Red Ring of Death that indicated when an Xbox 360 was broken. Unfortunately, only Microsoft employees can buy the sweater at the moment.
Peripherals & Accessories
Xbox Wireless Headset (2024) review — Is it worth the effort?
Review Microsoft's refreshed official Xbox Wireless Headset is here. I wasn't a big fan of the first iteration a few years ago, but is its sequel worth your money?
The ASUS ZenScreen Smart Monitor is fantastic, but sometimes it feels like it flew too close to the sun
Review ASUS ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS27UC is a great 4K computer monitor that doubles as a Google TV complete with a remote. Our review.
You can now get a ridiculous quad monitor stand from the company that made your chair
Quad Displays Secretlab, most known for its chairs, also makes desks, monitor mounts, and other accessories. Now, Secretlab also offers a quad-arm stand for true multi-screen setups.
This ultrawide gaming monitor is still on sale, and a Cyber Monday steal at this price
Join The Club This ultrawide gaming monitor is still on sale for an excellent price even though Cyber Monday is over, but time is running out to take advantage.
This docking station actually fits the larger ROG Ally X and Legion Go handhelds, and it's currently on sale for Cyber Monday
Handheld accssory The JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station has a big enough base for the large Legion Go or ROG Ally X to sit in. Plus, the cable can actually reach these handheld ports without straining.
Microsoft
Microsoft AI CEO poaches former colleagues for "AI health" unit
AI HEALTH UNIT Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman recently hired Dominic King, a former colleague from his Google DeepMind days to help lead the company's new AI health unit as Vice President.
Is Microsoft ditching X for Bluesky amid toxic rhetoric reports?
Microsoft @ Bluesky Microsoft recently joined Bluesky, touting a "connected digital ecosystem" that bolsters the user experience and innovation.
Microsoft previews Copilot feature that watches what you’re looking at on the internet
COPILOT Copilot Vision is now available in preview for Copilot Pro subscribers.
Microsoft flips the tables and goes after the FTC for improper behavior
Getting legal Microsoft is flipping the tables on the FTC, asking it to investigate itself over an alleged leak of “hundreds of pages” of materials to the press.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft AI CEO poaches former colleagues for "AI health" unit
AI HEALTH UNIT Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman recently hired Dominic King, a former colleague from his Google DeepMind days to help lead the company's new AI health unit as Vice President.
Y-Combinator-backed firm lauds AI employees over humans in the workplace
STOP HIRING HUMANS A controversial ad campaign sparks outrage for lauding its AI software as a better alternative for human employees.
Reddit's new AI-powered tool could take on Google's dominance
REDDIT ANSWERS Reddit recently launched Reddit Answers. The AI-powered tool is designed to make it easier for users to find information on the social networking platform.
Google CEO says AI development will get even harder in 2025
SLOW DOWN Google CEO Sundar Pichai admits AI progression and development will slow down in 2025. He says top AI labs will need to make significant breakthroughs in reasoning to continue scaling.
More from Windows Central
Windows Phone in 2024?! Not exactly, but this is close.
An enthusiast managed to get Windows 11 onto a phone by using "Project Renegade." The device does not work perfectly, but it serves as a reminder of what could have been with Windows Phone.
I was given a folding phone for free, and my wife still had to stop me from buying this discounted Razr on Prime Day
Deal Right now, you can snag a Razr 2024 for $100 off. That discount brings an already-affordable folding phone to a can't-miss discount.
The Surface Duo is dead — Microsoft pulls plug on $1,500 Surface Duo 2 after just one Android OS upgrade
RIP The Surface Duo 2 has just received its likely final security update, marking an end to Microsoft’s brief return to the smartphone market.
Huawei's 10-inch tri-folding phone confirms Satya Nadella was wrong for killing Windows Phone AND Surface Duo
Looking back The Huawei Mate XT "tri-fold" packs a 10-inch display into your pocket, and I wish it ran Windows.
HONOR's new AI intent-based eye-tracking technology will revolutionize how users interact with smartphones (and maybe your PC)
EYE TRACKING HONOR announced the broad availability of its intent-based eye-tracking technology. The feature allows users to interact with smartphone devices using their eyes only.
