Walmart beat Amazon by $2 with our favorite wired Xbox controller, no membership needed
Deal The GameSir G7 SE is only $38 for Amazon Prime Day... but it's actually $2 less at Walmart, and you don't need an Amazon Prime membership for that deal.
Features
You should hold off on buying a microSD Express card for now
Gaming handhelds Most PC gaming handhelds on the market today cannot take full advantage of microSD Express cards, but I hope future ones do. Here's why.
I compare the new Dell 14 Premium to its XPS 14 predecessor
Laptops Dell's premium laptops are going through a big change, and right now, you can buy both the XPS 14 and its successor, the Dell 14 Premium. Which should you buy?
7 new Windows 11 features in the July 2025 Security Update
Windows 11 In the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update for July 2025, Microsoft is rolling out new features like smaller Taskbar icons, Windows Share compression, and more.
Xbox says its recently revealed game slate is safe, but is it really?
Xbox This past week has been a bloodbath for the upcoming Xbox catalog, making it hard to take a promise that recently showcased titles are safe at face value.
Windows & Software
Microsoft Edge just got a lot faster — UI elements now load up to 40% quicker
Browsing Microsoft Edge is now faster than ever, with UI load times reduced by 40% and key elements loading in under 300ms thanks to WebUI2.0.
You can now bold and italicize in Notepad — no, seriously
Apps Microsoft has added bold, italic, and Markdown support to Notepad for Windows 11, updating the famously simple text editor with formatting tools.
Intel Unison ceases functionality, leaving users abandoned
Windows Intel has discontinued its popular Unison app on Windows, which let users sync their phone's data with their Windows PC. Now, the app is encouraging users to switch to another multi-device experience.
PC Hardware
You can now buy a Snapdragon X laptop for $500, the lowest I think we'll see this week
Deal In the market for a new Windows 11 PC this Amazon Prime Day? You should consider a Copilot+ PC, and I've rounded up the best deals I've seen on them this week.
Don't get sucked in by sub-$200 laptops on Prime Day, you'll regret it
Deals There are plenty of great laptop deals to take advantage of on Prime Day. We all love a bargain, but if it's a REALLY cheap laptop, it's not worth it.
You can now buy a Snapdragon X laptop for $500, the lowest I think we'll see this week
Deal I've been waiting to see how low Snapdragon X powered laptops get this Amazon Prime Day week, and it just crossed under the $500 line. I don't think we'll see a Snapdragon X laptop for cheaper than this deal.
This superior gaming tablet is still $50 cheaper than the discounted iPad Mini right now
Deal I recently called the Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) the "best Android-powered iPad Mini alternative," and right now it's still $50 less than the discounted iPad.
Handheld Gaming PCs
You should hold off on buying a microSD Express card for now
Gaming handhelds Most PC gaming handhelds on the market today cannot take full advantage of microSD Express cards, but I hope future ones do. Here's why.
Gaming
This Hall Effect controller is so good, I kept "testing" it for over 100 hours
Deal The GameSir Super Nova surprised me with its Hall Effect sticks, charging dock, and comfort — and now it’s at its best price ever for Prime Day.
Prime Day deal: Grab this premium mobile controller for just $100
Deals The Razer Kishi Ultra is widely considered one of the best premium mobile controllers on the market. Right now, it's on sale for Prime Day with $50 off.
Xbox confirms attendance for Tokyo Game Show 2025
Gaming Tokyo Game Show 2025 has announced the full list of attendees, with Microsoft set to present an online exhibition for Xbox titles.
Artificial Intelligence
Sam Altman on OpenAI's "fundamentally new type of computer"
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently hinted that the company might be developing a new type of computer, poised to make the AI revolution "transcendentally good."
OpenAI almost named ChatGPT something far less appealing
AI OpenAI's ChatGPT lead Nick Turley recently revealed that the company almost shipped ChatGPT under a different name, but a late-night decision changed it all.
Here's Sam Altman's vision for ChatGPT
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently painted an interesting vision for a future version of ChatGPT, claiming it will “know when to go do something on your behalf.”
Blurry IP? Inside the Microsoft–OpenAI fraying partnership
AI Microsoft having access to OpenAI's IP doesn't necessarily mean that it knows how to use the technology, as insiders cite frustration.
Microsoft
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.
Windows 11 set to gain big lock screen updates
Windows 11 Customizable widgets, dynamic widgets, battery percentage indicators, and gamepad support are all coming soon to the lock screen on Windows 11.
7 new Windows 11 features in the July 2025 Security Update
Windows 11 In the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update for July 2025, Microsoft is rolling out new features like smaller Taskbar icons, Windows Share compression, and more.
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
You should try this XREAL alternative that's a lot cheaper in Best Buy's anti-Prime Day sale
Deals XREAL grabs the headlines (and rightly so) when it comes to AR glasses, but there are alternatives. This anti-Prime Day deal at Best Buy gets you something very similar, but costs a lot less.
Deals
This Hall Effect controller is so good, I kept "testing" it for over 100 hours
Deal The GameSir Super Nova surprised me with its Hall Effect sticks, charging dock, and comfort — and now it’s at its best price ever for Prime Day.
You can now buy a Snapdragon X laptop for $500, the lowest I think we'll see this week
Deal In the market for a new Windows 11 PC this Amazon Prime Day? You should consider a Copilot+ PC, and I've rounded up the best deals I've seen on them this week.
You should try this XREAL alternative that's a lot cheaper in Best Buy's anti-Prime Day sale
Deals XREAL grabs the headlines (and rightly so) when it comes to AR glasses, but there are alternatives. This anti-Prime Day deal at Best Buy gets you something very similar, but costs a lot less.
Don't get sucked in by sub-$200 laptops on Prime Day, you'll regret it
Deals There are plenty of great laptop deals to take advantage of on Prime Day. We all love a bargain, but if it's a REALLY cheap laptop, it's not worth it.