Call of Duty will no longer get back-to-back Black Ops and Modern Warfare games
Xbox An update from the Call of Duty team notes that moving forward, there won't be any back-to-back Black Ops or Modern Warfare games.
Features
The best Xmas gamer gifts picked by us
Gaming Holiday shopping for gamers doesn't have to be stressful. Here's a bunch of useful or fun gifts that will make your loved one smile.
Only Xbox Game Pass would set me on a wild journey to take back stolen potatoes from a frog
Gaming I recently finished playing SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato, a truly unique narrative-adventure game about stolen potatoes (and it's on Xbox Game Pass).
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.
Windows & Software
The last Windows 11 feature drop for 2025 is here
Windows 11 The Windows 11 December 2025 Security Update is now rolling out, and alongside it comes a number of new features and changes to round off the year.
Microsoft promises performance upgrades for gamers on Windows 11 in 2026
Windows 11 Windows 11 is set to gain a number of important improvements for gamers next year, all designed to allow games to run better and compete with SteamOS.
Copilot can help you get a promotion — but should you let it?
AI Copilot can streamline your performance review, but over-reliance risks turning AI into a substitute for critical thinking.
PC Hardware
Lisuan launches 7G106 GPU, a rare dedicated graphics option for ARM‑based Windows devices
GPUs Chinese GPU maker Lisuan and its 7G106 GPU could make waves in the PC gaming world as it shows off Windows on ARM support for the first time.
Micron is killing Crucial RAM and SSDs to support the AI market instead
News As the AI market's demand for RAM continues to swell, manufacturer Micron is axing its consumer brand Crucial in order to supply it.
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.
Deals
This budget capture card with zero latency is the perfect Christmas stocking filler
Deals Amazon Prime members looking to be content creators are in luck, as Amazon procured an exclusive 25%discount for the UGREEN 4K HDMI Capture Card in time for the Christmas holidays.
This laptop we recommend for digital workers, is a great pick for Christmas
Deals The Dell 14 Plus isn't flashy, but it makes up for its lack of style with strong performance and battery life, along with responsive controls and full Copilot+ AI integration to get tasks done in a jiffy.
Surface Laptop 7 drops below Black Friday pricing
Deal A new Surface Laptop 7 deal quietly beats the big holiday sales, and it’s the configuration we’d actually recommend.
These are the best Xbox controllers with Holiday discounts
Deals From Premium Controllers with Hall Effect Sticks to budget-friendly alternatives, these discounted Xbox controllers will make excellent Christmas gifts for Xbox fans.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Windows handhelds can’t hold a signal — quick fixes for Xbox Ally X
Handhelds A walkthrough on how to fix Wi-Fi problems on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally, which also might be applicable to other Windows handhelds.
Gaming
How to complete the Jackalope Easter Egg in Call of Duty: Warzone
Gaming The new Warzone Resurgence map, Haven's Hollow, has a selection of different Easter Eggs to complete, but this is the one you're going to want to go after every single match.
Heads of canceled Xbox game are making a new studio at 2K
News Xbox infamously canceled the Perfect Dark reboot and closed down The Initiative, but two of its lead devs have joined Take-Two to make a new 2K studio.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy reveals new gameplay screenshots
Gaming Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, an upcoming CRPG set in the grim dark universe of Warhammer 40,000, has revealed new gameplay screenshots, and we're going to analyse them in great detail.
Artificial Intelligence
Meta will boot Microsoft Copilot AI out of WhatsApp in January
AI Microsoft’s Copilot AI and other third‑party chatbots will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026, following Meta’s recent platform policy update.
Bethesda's Todd Howard shares his thoughts on generative AI in games
AI In a new interview, Todd Howard breaks down how AI should support artists instead of replacing them, while also revealing the game that impressed him most this year.
OpenAI may roll out GPT‑5.2 this week to challenge Google's Gemini 3
AI A new report suggests that OpenAI may release GPT‑5.2 ahead of schedule, aiming to keep ChatGPT competitive after Google’s successful Gemini 3 launch and Sam Altman’s “code red” warning.
OpenAI forced to release 20 million ChatGPT logs in copyright lawsuit
AI OpenAI was recently ordered to hand over 20 million ChatGPT user chat logs in its ongoing legal battle with the New York Times, aimed at supporting copyright infringement claims.
Microsoft
CEO Nadella says Microsoft's size is a "massive disadvantage"
AI CEO Satya Nadella recently indicated that Microsoft's size "has become a massive disadvantage" as it tries to establish dominance in the AI space against startups.
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.
Peripherals & Accessories
HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless keyboard: Undeniably premium — but is it enough?
Review I've been using the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless mechanical gaming keyboard, and I've been impressed by its features and performance... But there are oddities.
