A study shows that "mean" prompts to ChatGPT yield better responses
AI A new study from Pennsylvania State University found that yelling and being mean to ChatGPT might help you generate better, more accurate responses from the chatbot.
Features
RAM and SSD prices could force out these 4 laptop features we take for granted
Laptops Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.
Storage is heading the way of RAM, but you don't have to overpay ... yet
Hardware Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.
Is Windows' reputation at an all time low?
Podcast Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11, all the recent backlash around Microsoft and AI, and how the platform has evolved into something most people hate.
A look at the past, present, and future of Diablo 2
Gaming Blizzard Entertainment turns 35 this year, and we're taking a look back at its biggest accomplishments.
Windows & Software
Running out of storage on Windows 11? Try these 12 fixes
Maintenance In this guide, I'll show you the best tips you can use to free up space for more important files and improve performance on Windows 11.
Microsoft finally admits Windows app development needed help — here’s the new tool to fix it
Apps Microsoft is making it easier to build for Windows 11 with the WinApp CLI, a tool designed to help cross-platform developers access native APIs and the Microsoft Store.
Notepad and Paint gain even more new features
Windows 11 Microsoft has unveiled a selection of new features coming to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11 soon that bring new AI capabilities and quality of life improvements. Here's the lowdown.
PC Hardware
Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake" desktop CPUs are officially end-of-life
Hardware Intel's "Alder Lake" generation of desktop CPUs is slated for discontinuance roughly five years after launch. Here's what you need to know about the end-of-life process.
RAM and SSD prices could force out these 4 laptop features we take for granted
Laptops Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.
Storage is heading the way of RAM, but you don't have to overpay ... yet
Hardware Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.
Where have all the RTX 5090s gone?
Hardware It feels like the original RTX 5090 launch all over again.
Deals
Newegg has RTX pre-built PCs starting as low as $999 for a limited time
Deals From the RTX 5060 to the RTX 5080, there's a discounted pre-built gaming PC for you at Newegg.
Newegg has a rare discount for one of 2025's best gaming laptops
Deals Newegg is celebrating its 25th anniversary by offering a rare discount on the Lenovo Legion 5i, a gaming laptop praised by Tom's Hardware for its superb performance, OLED display, and sleek design.
Save $350 on Surface Laptop 7 — but the clock is ticking
Deal A $350 discount on the Surface Laptop 7 will only last for a limited time.. It's a grat chance to pick up the laptop our Senior Editor called "the clamshell form factor perfected."
Stop pretending you’re watching the Super Bowl — the LG C5 is for gaming
Deal Forget the halftime show. With 4K/144Hz support and a massive $800 discount at Best Buy, you'll want to game on your the LG C5 during the big game instead.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Hytale confirms Steam Deck support, but the timeline isn’t what fans wanted
News Hytale already runs well on Steam Deck, but official support is still on the way. Hypixel Studios confirms handheld PC support is planned, with controller accessibility and optimizations.
Gaming
Xbox premieres Beast of Reincarnation's first gameplay trailer
Gaming During the first Xbox Developer Direct of 2026, Game Freak took the stage to showcase their new IP, Beast of Reincarnation, to the world. Here's what we have learned about this upcoming Xbox title.
Forza Horizon 6 gets May 2026 release date
Xbox Playground Games and Turn 10 have officially announced a May 2026 release date for Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox and PC, with plans for a PlayStation launch later this year.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 maintains top spot in sales for November and December
Xbox Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has enjoyed solid momentum despite drama around its launch, but Xbox Game Pass has muddied the overall performance picture.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI's super-secret AI hardware will ship later this year
AI OpenAI is reportedly slated to announce its first device in the second half of 2026. Multiple reports suggest that it could be earbuds with advanced AI capabilities.
Google may have bigger fish to fry with OpenAI in the ad business
AI Analysts predict that OpenAI could generate up to $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2025 if it executes the strategy properly.
AI’s rapid rise could wipe out software engineering roles, CEO claims
AI Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims "we might be 6-12 months away from models doing all of what software engineers do end-to-end."
Microsoft risks losing permission to burn electricity without real AI impacts
AI Microsoft's CEO says it needs to find something useful to do with AI or risk losing the social permission to use so much electricity on it.
Microsoft
Microsoft partners with one of F1's biggest teams for cloud and AI tech
News Microsoft will continue to be a partner in F1, but from 2026 is switching allegiance from Alpine, and moving further up the grid with Mercedes.
Microsoft is the world’s favorite brand... for phishing scams
Microsoft Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. New data reveals how attackers exploit the tech giant's dominance to steal user credentials.
The era of Photoshop may be over, as Adobe stock takes a battering 📉
Tech Is the era of Photoshop over? The stock market seems unconvinced of many traditional SaaS companies offerings as artificial intelligence takes center stage.
Windows 11 emergency updates miss "unusable" Outlook bug
Apps Windows 11 quality control is sliding as emergency updates fix shutdown errors but leave a major Outlook Classic bug untouched and "unusable."
Peripherals & Accessories
X / Twitter knocked offline as major outage impacts service
X A major outage has taken X offline for millions of users, with people reporting they are unable to access the website or the app.
