Discord delays its global age verification update after widespread backlash
Gaming After weeks of intense backlash, Discord has announced it's delaying the rollout of its global age verification requirements until later in 2026.
Features
Highguard failed because it didn't use what made ARC Raiders great
Gaming Had the development team behind Highguard followed a few key steps that made ARC Raiders great, they might have had a chance.
New Xbox CEO shares gamertag, let's check out her achievement list
Gaming Outgoing Xbox leadership Phil Spencer was a prolific gamer and achievement collector. How will his successor compare?
Microsoft's "beginner's guide" to AI PCs gets a few things wrong
Microsoft Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.
Xbox is no longer led by gamers - the era of AI is here
Gaming As the former lead of CoreAI at Microsoft steps in to replace Phil Spencer, the question remains. What does the future of Xbox and its relationship with AI look like?
Windows & Software
Windows 11's latest update is a big boost for musicians with PCs
Windows 11 Windows 11 now supports MIDI 2.0 alongside enhancements to MIDI 1.0, introducing two-way communication, improved precision, multi-client support, and better compatibility for music creators.
Outlook UI vanished? Try the classic Windows fix
SOFTWARE Microsoft says a bug in Outlook causes the mouse pointer to vanish. It's investigating the issue and has already offered temporary workarounds, including restarting your PC.
PowerToys Command Palette continues to outshine Windows Search
Apps Command Palette lets you search files, launch apps, run system commands, and more — and a new lightning-fast mode makes those actions even snappier.
PC Hardware
An Intel job posting suggests plans to return to a Unified Core design
Hardware Rumors of a switch to a Unified Core design just got more credible as Intel searches for a senior CPU verification engineer to join its Unified Core design team.
Surface Pro update fixes VPN and cellular problems — right as 5G expands
Surface Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro firmware update fixes VPN and cellular issues, arriving as the company deepens its 5G push through a new Ericsson partnership.
What is "Windows 11 pure OS" and why is ASUS putting it on laptops?
Windows ASUS unveiled a new ExpertBook B5 G2 laptop this week, and in the marketing documents is mention of "Windows 11 pure OS." I spoke with the company to figure out exactly what it means.
I compare two of the lightest, thinnest laptops launching in 2026
Laptops Here's how the new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition and ASUS Zenbook A14 for 2026 compare.
Deals
This Mini-PC is a lifesaver for beating workloads, and it's now 31% cheaper
Deals The KAMRUI Mini-PC E3B 11 Pro may look extravagant, but its lack of style is made up for with strong performance speeds for completing business work, and a compact design won't clutter your desk
Razer's near-perfect Wolverine V3 Pro is a steal at this price
Deals The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is one of Razer's best premium-grade controllers for Xbox and PC with responsive controls, wireless support, and a durable build.
Grab this Snapdragon Elite X laptop to get work done faster with a 28% discount
deals The Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition) is an immaculate laptop we'd recommend any day for its sublime performance, convenient design, crisp display, and it's now on a 28% discount
The best featherweight gaming mouse is now 50% off
Deals The Razer Orochi V2, a lightweight gaming mouse that's perfect for both work and play, is enjoying one of the best discounts ever, as it's now on sale for a 50% discount
Handheld Gaming PCs
It looks like the AMD Z1 Extreme won't get any more driver updates
News Lenovo Korea suggests the Legion Go will receive no further driver updates, raising concerns about AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme support across multiple popular handheld gaming PCs.
Gaming
ARC Raiders keeps changing, and this update might be its best yet
News ARC Raiders’ Shrouded Sky update introduces facial hair, a dangerous Hurricane map condition, two new ARC enemies, and a fresh Raider Deck packed with cosmetic rewards.
Wishlist Forza Horizon 6, and you could win a trip to Japan
Forza Xbox partners with Sung Kang of Tokyo Drift fame to give away a supercharged trip to Japan to experience the best of the country's thriving car culture (with lots of snacks) for ten lucky winners.
Marathon is getting Xbox-exclusive content inspired by Minecraft
Xbox With launch set for March 5, Marathon details its Xbox exclusives, upcoming server slam, and firm stance on cheaters.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft deletes a blog post on pirated Harry Potter book AI training
AI Microsoft deleted a post suggesting AI training on pirated Harry Potter books, sparking backlash and raising copyright concerns.
OpenClaw AI deletes emails of Meta's safety director — and it sounds so avoidable
AI A Meta executive reveals that OpenClaw's AI agent wreaked havoc on her inbox before she shut it down by killing all the processes on the host.
Bethesda's Todd Howard says "you can't ignore" AI, but isn't using it for content
AI Bethesda game director Todd Howard says it's not using AI to "generate anything," but acknowledges its potential as a tool and says "you can't ignore" it.
Copilot is among Windows 11’s top productivity apps. Is it?
AI Microsoft ranks Copilot among the top productivity apps on Windows 11, potentially reshaping the future of work with AI.
Microsoft
Microsoft's "beginner's guide" to AI PCs gets a few things wrong
Microsoft Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.
BREAKING: Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft names Asha Sharma Gaming CEO
Xbox Xbox enters a new era as Phil Spencer retires and Asha Sharma takes over
Microsoft uses internal "escrow builds" — what does that even mean?
Microsoft Here's Microsoft's quirky release vocabulary for products, including bug bars, bake time, and escrow.
Glass‑based storage sounds sci‑fi, but Microsoft just made it real
Microsoft Microsoft’s latest Project Silica breakthrough shows how borosilicate glass can preserve data for 10,000 years.
Peripherals & Accessories
Samsung is making its QD-OLED displays brighter AND more efficient
Hardware Samsung's five-layer OLED stack now has an official name, and the tech is expected to arrive in displays of all shapes and sizes in 2026.
