AI doom odds “nearly absolute” — Microsoft may bail if threat grows
AI Mustafa Suleyman says Microsoft has the free will to pursue superintelligence and AI under its new definitive agreement with OpenAI.
Features
Expedition 33 robbed this The Game Awards nominee of an award it deserved far more
Feature To nobody's surprise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards. But it also won Best RPG — and it shouldn't have, against Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
RAM prices are out of control, but you don't necessarily have to overpay
Hardware RAM prices are completely out of control, making it tough to upgrade a PC. Whether you're hoping to buy for yourself or for your favorite PC gamer, I have some advice to help you avoid overpaying.
New Xbox Ally X or older ROG Ally? Here’s why the latter wins for gamers
Handhelds Xbox Ally X may be shiny, but the original ROG Ally is the smarter holiday flex. Here's why.
Battlefield 6's new Winter Offensive 'Ice Lock' mode is a stroke of genius
Feature New in Battlefield 6 Season 1's Winter Offensive update is the Ice Lock mode, a fresh and creative twist on the game's Empire State map that I'm a huge fan of.
Windows & Software
Windows 11 tip: master your Start Menu customization
Customization Although the Start menu on Windows 11 has limited functionalities, you can still configure various aspects of the experience through the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
The Microsoft Store can rescue your Windows 11 aesthetic with these themes
Windows 11 Windows 11 users frustrated with its look now have an easier way to customize it, thanks to a new Themes section in the Microsoft Store.
Windows 11’s new recovery tool could be a lifesaver for your PC
How to Windows 11 now has Quick Machine Recovery to fix boot failures faster, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to enable it.
PC Hardware
AI demand drives DDR5 price spike in Framework DIY laptops
Laptops Framework’s DIY laptops now cost more due to a 50% jump in DDR5 prices, showing how AI datacenters continue to squeeze consumer RAM supply.
RAM prices are out of control, but you don't necessarily have to overpay
Hardware RAM prices are completely out of control, making it tough to upgrade a PC. Whether you're hoping to buy for yourself or for your favorite PC gamer, I have some advice to help you avoid overpaying.
AMD’s FSR Redstone release promises sharper frames and smoother play for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs
PC gaming AMD’s FSR Redstone isn’t just an update — it’s a graphics revolution.
Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini X: A true Mac Mini competitor
Review Lenovo's first Snapdragon-powered mini PC is a winner with a clean design, quiet performance, and Copilot+ capabilities all housed into a small, premium chassis.
Deals
The unlikely game system that outsold Xbox and PlayStation at Black Friday is on sale
Deals Play Fruit Ninja and other fitness-encouraging party games with your family with the budget-friendly Nex Playground gaming system, which is now on sale for Christmas.
This legendary boomer shooter FPS is selling for literal pennies right now
Deals Retro FPS "boomer shooters" have taken off in recent years, and it's arguably thanks to DUSK — a legendary shooter that's currently selling for dirt cheap.
How to safely buy a used Xbox after Black Friday disappointment
Xbox Black Friday didn’t deliver Xbox deals, but the second-hand market did. Here’s how to find a reliable used console and avoid the common pitfalls.
Surface Laptop 7 prices changed 5 times today — get it now
Deal A new Surface Laptop 7 deal quietly beats the big holiday sales, and it’s the configuration we’d actually recommend.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Smartphone nostalgia meets handheld gaming in AYANEO’s latest device
News AYANEO makes some pretty wild portable gaming devices, and in 2026 it's going to be making its first phone. 15 years on, we're finally getting a spiritual successor to the Sony Xperia Play.
Gaming
Expedition 33 robbed this The Game Awards nominee of an award it deserved far more
Feature To nobody's surprise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards. But it also won Best RPG — and it shouldn't have, against Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Xbox leadership gets a shake-up in 2026
Xbox Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart is transitioning to ZeniMax Media COO in 2026, while Xavier Pokorzynski takes over his old role.
Baldur's Gate 3 dev Larian says its next game won't be Divinity: Original Sin 3 (UPDATE: It's Divinity)
Gaming Baldur's Gate 3 dev Larian says its next game won't be Divinity: Original Sin 3, but a leak reveals that the second game may be getting a new Definitive Edition soon.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI hits back at Google Gemini with GPT‑5.2 rollout
AI OpenAI recently launched GPT‑5.2 in response to Google’s success with Gemini 3 and its challenge to ChatGPT.
Disney steps into AI with a $1B investment in OpenAI’s Sora
AI Marvel heroes, Pixar icons, and Mickey Mouse step into AI with Disney’s $1B OpenAI deal, changing how fans create content.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block unite on AI Agent standards
AI OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block recently co-founded a new open source organization called the Agentic AI Foundation designed to promote a clear path and standards for developing AI-powered agents.
OpenAI CEO is worried about ChatGPT's rapid rise
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently highlighted a long lost of things that haven't been so great about ChatGPT's broad adoption and rise, including the speed at which it has reshaped the world.
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
Razer’s Boomslang Anniversary Edition blends nostalgia with modern specs, celebrating the mouse that started it all
Accessories Razer has officially unveiled the limited Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a reimagining of the original gaming mouse that started it all back in 1999.
