Beat the GPU price hike: HP Omen 45L with RTX 5080 now $936 off
Deal Don't wait for the 2026 memory shortage to hit your wallet. Save $936 on the RTX 5080-powered HP Omen 45L and beat the coming price hikes.
Features
Wi-Fi 8 is on its way. Here's what you need to know.
Hardware The evolution of wireless internet continues with Wi-Fi 8, but it might not be the upgrade you were expecting compared to Wi-Fi 7. Here's everything you need to know.
Handhelds like Valve's Steam Deck are just too big — Sony nailed the form 16 years ago
Handhelds Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?
Has Epic accidentally trained players not to buy games from its own store?
PC Gaming Free games helped Epic reach millions of players, but it also changed how they spend. Is Xbox doomed to make the same mistake on PC?
Lenovo wants your gadgets to feel “aware” of what you’re doing — helpful or creepy?
CES 2026 Qira has everyone at Lenovo extremely excited, but what exactly is it? I got an early hands-on demo with the powerful new AI assistant at CES 2026
While ARC Raiders cruises, Battlefield 6's player count has plummeted
Gaming While Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders were both some of 2025's biggest games, the former's player count has fallen significantly in the new year. But why is that?
Playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 on my handheld fills a BG3 void and changes the co-op experience
Handhelds Baldur's Gate 3 was so amazing that it left a void in my life, but playing the developer's Divinity: Original Sin 2 has satisfied the same need. It's currently on sale and plays great on handhelds.
Windows & Software
A must‑have Windows app gets a huge update and now works on Qualcomm laptops
Apps A major update to this essential customization adds ARM64 support and lets you pick where flyouts appear.
Microsoft didn’t delete your files — they just synced to OneDrive
Software Microsoft’s OneDrive mess has users panicking over “lost” files. Here’s what’s really going on.
WhatsApp ditched its Windows app for the web — and it still can’t match mobile
Apps The new WhatsApp for Windows consumes more RAM than its native predecessor, yet new features like Member Tags and Text Stickers remain mobile-exclusive for now.
PC Hardware
Experts agree that PC sales are going to have a rough 2026
Hardware Expert analysts agree that 2026 will be anything but pleasant for those shopping for a new PC, and smaller brands will struggle the most.
Wi-Fi 8 is on its way. Here's what you need to know.
Hardware The evolution of wireless internet continues with Wi-Fi 8, but it might not be the upgrade you were expecting compared to Wi-Fi 7. Here's everything you need to know.
Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.
These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
PC Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.
Deals
Beat the 'RAM tax' with this $500 Dell XPS 13 deal
Deal Stop waiting for 2026's laptop prices to stabilize. This Dell XPS 13 deal is the perfect hedge against rising costs, offering OLED luxury for a mid-range price.
This 2025 laptop that exceeded our hopes has gotten a chunky 31% discount
Deals The HP OmniBook 5 14-inch laptop is an exceptional laptop for portable productivity with an ultra-thin design, durable batteries, and an affordable MSRP that just got cheaper than $500
Avoid 2026 laptop price hikes with these 13 top deals at Best Buy
Deals Experts are predicting a rough year for laptop sales as prices climb, and this might be one of your last chances to grab a new PC on the cheap.
2025's best value AI laptop from ASUS is on sale for less than $600
Deals 2026 has begun, and keyboard warriors are already eating good as the ASUS Zenbook A14, one of our favorite AI laptops of 2025, is on sale with a limited-time 40% discount from Best Buy.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Handhelds like Valve's Steam Deck are just too big — Sony nailed the form 16 years ago
Handhelds Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?
Playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 on my handheld fills a BG3 void and changes the co-op experience
Handhelds Baldur's Gate 3 was so amazing that it left a void in my life, but playing the developer's Divinity: Original Sin 2 has satisfied the same need. It's currently on sale and plays great on handhelds.
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.
Steam Machine will have "fewer constraints" for Verified games than Steam Deck
PC Gaming Valve's new Steam Machine will have "fewer constraints" for getting games Verified than the Steam Deck does, which is good news for game devs.
Warhammer creator Games Workshop says it's banned its devs from using AI
Gaming Games Workshop, the makers of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000, have banned its staff from using generative AI. Some senior managers are experimenting with it, though.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Copilot 'Reprompt' exploit let attackers steal user data with a single click
Copilot Varonis Threat Labs has published a report detailing a now-patched security exploit in Microsoft Copilot, allowing attackers to silently steal user data with a single link.
Elon Musk: Medical school will be "pointless" in 3 years because of AI
AI Elon Musk recently indicated that medical care might soon be augmented with artificial intelligence, further claiming that attending medical school will be pointless in three years.
Alphabet surges past $4T — Google’s AI deal with Apple pays off
News Alphabet has reached a $4 trillion valuation after Apple selected Google’s Gemini to power parts of Siri, alongside strong cloud growth and continued strength in advertising revenue.
NVIDIA CEO says AI negativity has "done a lot of damage"
AI NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says critics and the doomer narrative about AI is hurting society and causing a lot of damage.
Microsoft
Microsoft: Layoff rumors are "100% made up," says Frank Shaw
Microsoft A report claimed that Microsoft would likely cut thousands of jobs in January, but the company's chief communications officer says the report is "100 percent made up."
Why Microsoft’s old Office rebrand is trending again
Apps A year-old Microsoft 365 Copilot rebrand is suddenly trending as new posts spread outdated information, revealing growing frustration with Microsoft’s AI push.
The gaming world is mourning Albert Penello, a true industry giant
News The games industry is paying tribute to Albert Penello, a respected Microsoft and Xbox veteran whose work helped shape the platform across multiple generations.
Microsoft's Satya Nadella wants you to stop saying AI "slop"
Microsoft In closing comments of 2025, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an update on the state of things going into 2026 — and it's all about ... AI. Sigh.
Peripherals & Accessories
Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot: Two controllers in one awesome package
Review With swappable button modules, Hall Effect analog sticks, 20-hour battery life, and zero wireless latency on PC, this two-in-one controller is now my favorite premium-grade Xbox controller.
