The Roblox 'Oof' sound is back after three years of licensing issues
News Three years after it was removed from Roblox due to a licensing issue, the beloved "oof" sound effect has returned to the game.
Features
The 6 best new features from July's Windows 11 Insider builds
Windows 11 Here's a breakdown of Windows 11 builds 27898, 26200.5702, and others with QMR, Adaptive Energy Saver, passkey third-party providers, and other improvements.
4 Europe-only Windows 11 features that should be global
Windows 11 Windows 11 features, such as uninstalling Edge, are currently only available in Europe, but they should be available globally.
5 current actually good Microsoft products that it has seemingly abandoned
Microsoft Microsoft's product graveyard is calling. Here are 5 products that may not be long for this world, if their lack of updates is any indication.
Pokémon brought its classic starters to the biggest PC gaming brand, and I went hands-on
Hands-On Razer and Pokémon have collaborated on a new collection of limited edition accessories, this time featuring the original three (plus one) starters, and I have them.
Windows & Software
The 6 best new features from July's Windows 11 Insider builds
Windows 11 Here's a breakdown of Windows 11 builds 27898, 26200.5702, and others with QMR, Adaptive Energy Saver, passkey third-party providers, and other improvements.
4 Europe-only Windows 11 features that should be global
Windows 11 Windows 11 features, such as uninstalling Edge, are currently only available in Europe, but they should be available globally.
Microsoft retracts fix claim for critical Windows Firewall bug
Windows 11 Microsoft issues an apology for "inconvenience or confusion" caused after it mistakenly indicated that it had resolved a critical Firewall error caused by its own code via a new security update.
You'll soon be able to attend Teams meetings with your Mercedes-Benz
Cars Mercedes and Microsoft partner up to deliver generative AI and productivity features to its cars, letting you attend Teams meetings and chat with Microsoft 365 Copilot while you drive to and from work.
Microsoft scraps plans to simplify the Windows 11 System Tray
Windows 11 A year since it was first put into testing, Microsoft still hasn't delivered its new simplified date and time layout for the System Tray on the Taskbar for Windows 11. Turns out, that's because of negative feedback from users.
PC Hardware
HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is $370 off — a sweet AI PC for only $529.99
Deal HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is now just $529.99 — a 16-inch touchscreen AI PC with AMD Ryzen AI and a 2K screen.
Razer's new eGPU is an upgrade in some areas, a downgrade in others
Hardware External GPUs are handy when it comes to turning a standard laptop into a gaming monster, and Razer's new Core X V2 succeeds the original Core X and Core X Chroma.
AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 processor is for affordable Copilot+ PCs
AMD AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 mobile processor could see x86-64 Copilot+ PCs challenging Qualcomm's ultra-affordable ARM64 Snapdragon X equivalents for the budget crown.
Intel says it's "too late" to catch up and will lay off thousands of US workers
Intel Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says it's "too late" to catch up with its rivals in the AI sector, laying off thousands of US workers to reduce its expenses.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Everyone should use this $10 handheld gaming PC accessory
Handhelds I always use this $10 accessory with my ROG Ally, Legion Go, Steam Deck, and other handheld gaming PCs. It protects them and gives me peace of mind.
Gaming
This pre-built gaming PC is the closest to DIY quality I've ever seen
Hardware Maingear's MG-1 with an RTX 5070 and 7800X3D runs smoothly and is clearly built by people who love PCs.
All the WWE 2K25 locker codes you can claim right now
Gaming If you play WWE 2K25 MyFaction, and you're not making use of the free locker codes, you're missing out. Here are the ones you can use right now.
You can get the Civ VI Platinum Edition bundle for free right now
PC gaming Civilization 6, two expansions, and six civilization scenario packs are included in this bundle, and you'd normally pay about $80. It's now free on Epic Games for a limited time.
Artificial Intelligence
Grok AI is getting a male companion with "50 Shades of Grey" traits
AI xAI recently launched Grok 4, and Elon Musk says the tool is getting a new male companion with Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey traits.
Elon Musk says we’re in an immense intelligence explosion
AI Elon Musk recently claimed that we're at the beginning of an immense explosion of intelligence, citing the importance of safe and truth-seeking AI.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent to do your work for you
AI OpenAI just launched ChatGPT agent to perform a wide range of computer-based tasks for users, including running code and creating slideshows and presentations.
Elon Musk launches an AI anime waifu to keep you company
AI Grok adds flirty 3D AI companions. Elon says we need more babies, but gives you a waifu instead.
Microsoft
5 current actually good Microsoft products that it has seemingly abandoned
Microsoft Microsoft's product graveyard is calling. Here are 5 products that may not be long for this world, if their lack of updates is any indication.
Here’s roughly what Microsoft staff earn yearly
MICROSOFT A report recently detailed how much Microsoft pays its employees in 2025, from software engineers to product managers.
Microsoft shareholders demand review of Azure and AI use tied to Israeli military
Microsoft A shareholder resolution demands that Microsoft report on its human rights due diligence amid allegations about Azure and AI use by the Israeli government.
Microsoft sees its carbon emissions soar on a 168% glut in AI energy demand
Microsoft Microsoft's pledge to go carbon neutral by 2030 has hit an AI-shaped snag, as the firm's hunger for cloud growth impacts emissions targets.
A UN Human Rights Council report lists Microsoft among big tech companies "complicit" in Gaza genocide
Microsoft UN Special Rapporteur Francesa Albanese recently produced a report under a UN mandate on how tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are cashing in on the situation in Gaza.
Peripherals & Accessories
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless headset review: Lightweight and colorful, and a lot of bang for your buck
Review I've been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X, a lightweight and colorful wireless Xbox headset that provides a lot of value, but it's not entirely perfect.
Deals
HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is $370 off — a sweet AI PC for only $529.99
Deal HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is now just $529.99 — a 16-inch touchscreen AI PC with AMD Ryzen AI and a 2K screen.
The wireless gaming mouse I've used for 5 years is down to $30
Deal The Logitech G305 Lightspeed doesn't support removable USB cables, but rather runs on a single AA battery. Not that I can remember the last time it died.
Don't miss this crazy deal on an HP gaming laptop for $500!
Deals Opportunities to get a proper gaming laptop for just $500 don't come around all that often, so you'll want to take advantage of this one.
My GOTY pick is on sale for a huge discount — it's not Expedition 33
Deals My Game of the Year pick is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and you can pick up the incredible RPG right now for a huge 28% off discount.
