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9 new and returning multiplayer maps are coming to Black Ops 7 Season 3
Gaming Season 3 adds an array of new and returning maps and modes to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 when it launches on April 2.
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Features
I can’t wait to use these 3 big changes coming to my Windows 11 PC
Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.
Windows Wrap: Windows 11 is finally getting fixed — I told you so
Windows 11 Microsoft is finally walking back its worst Windows 11 decisions, from Taskbar limitations to AI bloat. Is it a change of heart or a billion-dollar survival tactic?
Windows & Software
I can’t wait to use these 3 big changes coming to my Windows 11 PC
Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.
Outlook finally learns how to search, adds new "People" experience
Apps Microsoft is rolling out a unified search experience for the new Outlook, allowing users to find contacts across directories and personal accounts with simple keywords.
There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that we want to see addressed
Windows 11 Microsoft's big plan to save Windows 11 is almost perfect. There's just a few more issues that need to be addressed.
PC Hardware
Intel's vPro platform expands to Panther Lake to protect your work PC
Intel Intel's latest vPro upgrades on Core Ultra mean enterprise‑ready laptops with the efficiency of Panther Lake, and a more secure PC for your job.
I'm seriously impressed with Intel's new 250K and 270K Plus desktop CPUs
Review Intel's Core Ultra 200S series CPUs come as a duo of Arrow Lake Refresh processors, and they're refreshingly cheap for creators, with gaming benefits to boot.
Apple's cheap MacBook is great at virtualizing basic single-core Windows apps
Apple The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.
DLSS 5 devs blindsided by reveal, report claims
NVIDIA Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom reportedly learned about Nvidia’s DLSS 5 at the same time as the public, raising questions about developer control and AI use.
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Deals
Stop gambling on "no-name" mini PCs — the Geekom A6 is 15% off
Deal Avoid the 2026 mini PC minefield with this 15% discount on the Geekom A6, a reliable office workhorse now down to $551.
The best All-in-One PC for personal and professional use is now under $850
Deals The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" with an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Processor, 16GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD has everything a casual user or desk jockey needs, while including PC Game Pass as a bonus
I think it's time to ditch my old gaming headset for one of Razer's best
Deals The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is an outstanding gaming headset for PC we'd recommend any time it's on sale, and that time is now, as it's currently 36% off for a limited time.
Perfect your damage rotation for less in WoW with the right gear
Deals Two of Razer's best mid-range PC gaming accessories are on sale for Amazon's Spring Sale, just in time for World of Warcraft: Midnight's first Season.
Handheld Gaming PCs
AYANEO can't sell its NEXT 2 gaming handheld because it's "no longer sustainable"
Handheld Gaming PC Sales of AYANEO's enthusiast-class NEXT 2 handheld gaming PC have been suspended due to ongoing RAM and SSD shortages caused by the AI boom.
Gaming
Explaining Halo Studios' outsourcing and a broader shift in leadership
Halo A new report details how Halo Studios is approaching outsourcing on Halo Campaign Evolved, including Abstraction’s role and how leadership strategy is shaping development.
One of the best and most iconic games I've ever played is only $1 on PC
PC Gaming Fallout: New Vegas for a dollar. Seriously.
OpenAI shutting down AI video app Sora — Disney exits $1B deal
AI Open AI has announced that it's shutting down Sora, its popular AI video generation app and model that also powers Microsoft's Bing video generation service.
Artificial Intelligence
NVIDIA CEO: We've achieved AGI — Microsoft legal may disagree
AI Has humanity achieved the vaunted "AGI" AI benchmark? Jensen Huang thinks so. Microsoft has some specific clauses with OpenAI around these claims though ...
Microsoft could be OpenAI's biggest and riskiest partner
AI OpenAI’s IPO faces risks from its reliance on Microsoft, Musk’s lawsuits, and soaring compute costs, raising investor concerns about its $730B valuation.
Is Microsoft Copilot too risky for AI-fatigued workers on Fridays?
Copilot Analyst firm Gartner suggests banning Microsoft Copilot on Friday afternoons, warning that tired workers may miss AI mistakes and risk productivity.
Microsoft won't force this Copilot app onto PCs in a temporary setback
Copilot Microsoft has paused plans to auto‑install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 PCs, but it didn't explain why.
Microsoft
Microsoft’s latest AI hire frees Suleyman to chase superintelligence
Microsoft Microsoft’s latest hire clears the runway for AI chief Mustafa Suleyman to focus on superintelligence and in‑house models.
Tune in for a very special episode of the Windows Central Podcast
LIVE Tune in to the LIVE recording of the Windows Central Podcast on March 20 at 3PM ET!
Microsoft exploring legal options against OpenAI, report says
MICROSOFT Microsoft weighs legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud deal, which could test Azure’s exclusivity.
Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in its Office apps
Microsoft 365 Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."
Peripherals & Accessories
The six best mice for productivity, gaming, and travel
Mice Looking for the best mouse you can buy? Whether you're a gamer, a productivity wizard, or a professional often on the road, we have a mouse for you right here.
