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October 17
- Xbox's Keeper is like taking all the best psychedelics in the world all at once, and it's pure artistry
- “I saw numerous records marked as confidential” — 40 billion unencrypted files spilled by a marketing firm that never expected you to look
- Wake up samurai, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is now less than $44 — With this definitive package, it's perfect for killing time before Witcher 4
- Worried about Call of Duty under Xbox? — Former CoD director Glen Schofield is
- Anthropic plugs Claude AI into Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive so you don't have to read your email and chats — here's how it works
- Borderlands 4 on PC is already on sale after only a month? You better believe it with this 32% discount!
- Microsoft is reportedly moving Surface and Xbox production — no prizes for guessing why
- Battlefield 6 challenges and masteries are actually incredibly easy with this one simple trick
October 16
- Join the fight for Super Earth with this 30% discount for Helldivers 2 on PC — which you can make even cheaper with this limited-time code
- Loot 3.0 is Diablo 4’s "Judgment Day" — Blizzard’s massive overhaul could redefine the whole game
- Outer Worlds 2 is giving away a Moon Man plush — and it’s absurdly adorable
- Game Pass price hike? Amazon just said “nah” with this 3‑month deal
- I knew Battlefield 6 was going to be a massive hit, but these launch sales numbers still shocked me — it's "hit all-time highs" that rival Call of Duty
- Here's how to finish the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 "Echoes of the Dead" event in only ONE HOUR
- This Nvidia GPU has finally gotten its deserved price — All thanks to this rare discount, making it $50 cheaper than its steep MSRP for a limited time
- Black Friday is here early at Dell | The best QD-OLED Alienware monitor is $300 cheaper, plus big savings on laptops
- 3 reasons why I think Call of Duty is BACK with Black Ops 7
- "It's been a huge pain in the ..." We spoke to New Blood about its big Xbox launch and how the Xbox Ally inspired the team to jump on board.
- Yes, Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox console, and that's the point — it’s a Windows handheld by design, part of Microsoft’s battle with Steam Deck
- Best Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X power banks in 2025 — Get longer gaming sessions out of your handhelds
- 5 key takeaways after testing AI gaming assistants — How does Copilot for Gaming compare to NVIDIA Project G-Assist?
- Jealous of the new Xbox Ally? — Here are 6 ways to give your original ROG Ally a glow-up
- Firefox gets a new security feature that Edge has had for years — here’s how it works, who gets access, and how it compares
- Microsoft integrates Copilot with the Taskbar on Windows 11 — the search box is now an AI chat box
- Reddit co-founder says "much of the internet is dead” while Sam Altman warns AI and bots will destroy the web within 3 years
- PowerToys now lets Windows 11 auto‑switch light and dark modes — as Microsoft works on a consistent dark mode across the OS
- Shout ‘Hey Copilot’ to unlock AI features on Windows 11: here’s what you need to know
- 12 Essential Windows 11 tweaks to supercharge your ASUS ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld
- Snipe headshots in competitive PC games with ease using one of Razer's best budget gaming mice — made better by a BIG discount
- If you can't get enough of indie games, this upcoming ID@Xbox event is for you
- DOOM: The Dark Ages gets a gaming handheld-focused update — bringing Steam Deck verification and better Xbox Ally X performance
October 15
- Battlefield 6 naval warfare is on the way according to a datamine report, and I'm pumped — but when will it be added to the game?
- 12 features coming during first half of October on Windows 11 Insiders
- ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally review roundup — Here's what critics are saying about Microsoft's new partner gaming handhelds
- Ambrosia Sky is one of the most unique science-fiction games I've played — and you'll be able to play part of it soon
- Xbox Ally gets game compatibility indicators — and OG Ally owners get a nice Armoury Crate update too
- Best Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X accessories in 2025 — The most essential accessories I personally use
- One of my favorite accessories now has an Xbox Ally version — it's Xbox Certified and gives the handheld a kickstand
- Minecraft devs admit that, if the Creeper didn't already exist, they probably wouldn't add it
- This masterclass medieval RPG is enjoying massive Xbox and PC sales — With discounts reaching up to nearly 46% off
- "Literally nobody asked for this" — Battlefield 6 just made a huge change to its Conquest mode that nobody wanted, and I'm utterly baffled (Update: They went back on it)
- The first signs of an Xbox cloud save sync indicator materialize — but it doesn't work very well
- There's no better way to upgrade your gaming PC with a tight budget — AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D has dropped to its lowest price at Amazon
- Our top contender for Game of the Year is getting a free update in the future — So let's celebrate with this 44% discount
- Best Xbox Ally microSD cards 2025: Large capacity, UHS-I & UHS-II compatibility, fast read speeds, and more
- How to change VRAM on the Xbox Ally (and why you absolutely should)
- How to enter BIOS on Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds — Turn off startup noise and animation, adjust fans, customize performance, and more
- I tested the Xbox Ally X for dozens of hours, and it's almost everything you want in a handheld — future updates could make it the full package
- The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it
- Get into the spirit of Halloween with Cronos: The New Dawn — Blooper Team's best original horror title is now 31% off
- Helldivers 2 is delaying any further new content for now — here’s why that’s a good thing
- Windows 10 protesters demand free security updates through 2030 to ward off forced obsolescence — Microsoft's ESU is just a 12-month "snooze button"
- "The only sane Windows left": Microsoft faces backlash after ending Windows 10 support — "Now we're all getting Windows 11'd to death"
- SteelSeries unleashes a wave of awesome new Xbox and PC headsets in time for the holiday season
- Microsoft teases "something big" is being announced for Windows this week
October 14
- One of the best UHS-II microSDs for Xbox Ally is off 23% — never worry about loading screens again with its fast transfer speeds
- Don't buy the Xbox Ally, buy this discounted handheld instead — It's excellent for Xbox Cloud Gaming at half the price
- Your next laptop isn’t just faster — it’s smarter: meet Dell’s Copilot+ AI lineup
- Is it time to try Game Assist in Windows 11? — Bug fixes, settings, and enhanced guides for more titles, including Battlefield 6, are here
- Chrome leak reveals Gemini’s next move — agentic browsing is closer than you think
- Windows 10 is officially dead
- Fancy playing Monster Hunter on your new Xbox Ally? Then check out this crazy Xbox Play Anywhere action game — now less than $11 on Loaded
- Copilot just got better at being your boss's favorite snitch — Microsoft's new tool can benchmark AI habits and compare them to others
- Final hours of Blizzard’s Halloween sale offer big discounts on top titles — four games are up to 60% off — here’s what’s included
- “MACROHARD,” Elon Musk’s Microsoft AI clone, will be profoundly impactful at an immense scale — without direct hardware development, "much like Apple"
- Microsoft's new in-house image generator has already cracked the LMArena AI benchmark’s top 10 — challenging claims that it’s just an "OpenAI reseller"
- Activision's Team RICOCHET shares more anti-cheat data from Black Ops 7's beta and things are looking REALLY good
- HP's latest Omen 16 gaming laptop is an incredible looking love letter to the League of Legends community
October 13
- "I want to gouge my eyes out" — Battlefield 6 players slam Challenges gating weapon and gadget unlocks behind "atrocious" objectives, and I'm with them
- OpenAI says GPT‑5 cuts political bias — but is 30% enough?
- Battlefield 6 players have devised the most diabolical tactic I've ever seen — I'll never look at landmines the same way again
- Battlefield 6 has a super handy feature for players that I want Treyarch to steal for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- Monster Energy rewards are back for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — here's how to claim them all
- Elon Musk’s xAI wants to make video games and movies — and I already hate it
- Microsoft makes it official: Dark mode is getting a major (and sorely needed) upgrade on Windows 11
- Perfect timing? Microsoft breaks Windows 11 upgrade tool — on the eve of Windows 10’s End of Life.
- Rare’s cancelled game has surfaced — Everwild screenshots reveal the game we never got
- Windows 10 End of Life: Microsoft releases final Windows 10 update as support officially comes to an end
- OneDrive's AI face scanning feature suggests it can only be disabled 3 times a year — but that doesn't seem right
- This affordable Xbox Series X|S controller charger just got a 20% price cut — It will get your controller back in action in no time
- Microsoft reveals AI could save 12.1 billion hours annually across the UK economy — if "Shadow AI" tech doesn't wreck it first
- No, Target and Walmart are not removing Xbox products from their stores — as Xbox misinformation reaches new levels
October 12
- Windows 10 is about to die, don’t let your data go with it — how to securely wipe your PC before it’s retired
- Keeper, Blood West, and NASCAR 25 headline a massive week of 30+ new Xbox releases
- Astro A20 X review — A solid Xbox / PC / PlayStation combo headset that might be ideal for you, with caveats
- Windows 11’s October update packs 9 new features you’ll actually notice
October 11
- The Outer Worlds 2 directors tapped Ninja Theory and other Xbox studios to shape future games
- Hotel Barcelona brings cult horror chaos and bloody roguelike action to Xbox
- Battlefield 6 and Windows 10 End of Life — Will the game stop working after the OS dies? Here's what you need to know.
- Windows 10 End of Life countdown: Will your pc be obsolete after October 2025?
- Battlefield 6 players hit by EA App outage — Respawn CEO tells fans to just use Steam
- Rishi Sunak trades Downing Street for Silicon Valley, now advising Microsoft and Anthropic
October 10
- Battlefield 6 explodes with 750K Steam players at launch, and I'm not surprised — "I need to take a moment to say congrats," says head dev
- Razer's BlackWidow V4 Pro Keyboard is now $50 off on Amazon — it's outstanding for gaming, work, and RGB-fuelled discos
- [UPDATE] Dotemu has clarified its viewpoint on why Absolum didn't come to Xbox at launch
- All Battlefield 6 bugs and known issues — here's every problem at launch, and all known fixes and workarounds
- Lightning-fast storage in your pocket: Samsung’s T7 SSD slashes to $149 in major Amazon deal
- “This isn’t Pets.com” — NVIDIA CEO says the AI boom is built on real demand
- Hackers infiltrate Discord’s ID checks, and it's bad news — 70,000 users' personal data exposed
- One of the best Xbox Cloud Gaming controllers has had its problematic price dropped to "Ultra" affordable levels
- Microsoft Copilot can now create Office 365 docs and sync with Gmail — making it a true Windows 11 productivity hub
- Microsoft's end of Windows 10 support sparks "programmed obsolescence" concerns — widening the digital divide for 400 million PCs
- Minecraft’s latest test unleashes spears, zombie mounts, and chaotic new combat
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial is live now and players can dive into the entire campaign — but you'll need to act fast
October 9
- Minecraft Movie 2 teased with a 2027 release date — here’s what we know
- Battlefield 6 vs Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Which is better? Fans of each FPS titan share their thoughts
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets New Game Plus, Xbox Ally support, and a new ending
- Halo art director exits with ominous message — promises to share more “when it is absolutely safe"
- Battlefield 6 review and Metacritic score roundup — does what could be the biggest FPS of the year live up to everyone's sky-high expectations?
- Razer’s best Xbox headset is now $70 off — and it’s built for serious sound
- In its quest for infinite money, Xbox is alienating its fans and everything it once was — will it even be worth it in the end, Microsoft?
- Sam Altman lays out bold vision for AGI—from “AI slop” to zero-person startups
- Silent Hill F review (Xbox, PC) — How Konami and NeoBards has successfully resurrected one of the industry's most crucial franchises
- From disappointment to redemption: Monster Hunter Wilds is finally winning me over — and it’s 46% off right now
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 WILL have open matchmaking at launch after player feedback from the beta
- Legion Go 2 vs original: side‑by‑side photos reveal key design upgrades
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 might not be a cheater infested mess after all — Activision claims a near perfect success rate in the beta
- Windows 10 reaches end of life in 2025 — and upgrading to Windows 11 is easier than you think
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate just got more expensive — but PC Game Pass is fighting back
- 3 worst Battlefield launches of all time — and why Battlefield 6 could be different
- I tried Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on the Xbox One and it's never been more obvious we need to leave the past behind
- Intel bets big on Panther Lake — its first 2nm chips promise major gains for 2026 and beyond
- Inside Intel’s Fab 52 — the Arizona mega foundry building the future of 2nm chips
- Intel Arc GPUs receive major upgrades on Panther Lake with XeSS 3 and Xe3 cores
- Panther Lake handhelds are coming — and they could give AMD’s Xbox Ally X a run for its money
- Xbox sees multiple games in the top 20 bestsellers for August in the U.S. — while NBA 2K26 takes the top spot
October 8
- This is the best Battlefield 6 preorder deal I've found before launch — get everything EA's huge new FPS has to offer for less
- Even two years old, the HyperX CloudX is still one of the best Xbox and PC gaming headsets — and its discounted price of $39.99 is still live
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just crossed this huge sales milestone — and to celebrate a free update with a new region, challenging fights, and more is on the way
- This Dell Inspiron 14 Plus deal drops the price to just $499 — and it’s packed with premium features
- Can I play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally, and other gaming handheld PCs?
- I bought this wireless keyboard for my handheld gaming PCs and it's one of the best purchases I've ever made — I've used it with Legion Go 2, ROG Ally X, and more
- 11 cheap handheld gaming PC accessories that transformed my play sessions — and they work with Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more
- Geekom’s mini PC deal just got even smaller, thanks to our secret code — extra discount drops price to $475
- Word is changing forever—your new documents will now live in the cloud by default
- Thought Xbox console deals were extinct? This one comes with freebies
- October’s Xbox Game Pass drop is the kind of lineup we dream about
- How a dual‑monitor mount completely changed the way I game and work
- Why I’d grab the flagship Surface Laptop 7 over the midrange model right now
- Unhappy with your Xbox controller? GameSir has a superior budget-friendly one with Hall-Effect — It was so good, we gave it a near-perfect score
- NVIDIA and AMD GPUs see major discounts across multiple retailers
- We’ve crunched the numbers — this Xbox Game Pass discount is the smartest way to save
- Macs are safe — PCs? Not so much, says Apple in a campaign that pulls no punches
- From hidden gem to potential blockbuster: Atlus’ best Xbox JRPG is still on sale for under $40
- HP’s OMEN Max 16 gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti gets a massive $600 discount — but the deal ends today
- The 5K monitor Prime Day deal that could change your setup — and it’s gone in 24 hours
- No Xbox? No problem — this limited-time Game Pass bundle turns your TV into a console, and the deal is still active post Amazon Prime Day
October 7
- Is Battlefield 6 on Xbox Game Pass? Here's the scoop — I wouldn't be surprised if it beats Call of Duty as this year's biggest multiplayer FPS
- From marathon gaming nights to quick matches, the Razer Wolverine V3 never lets us down, which is why it's our favorite upgrade
- PowerWash Simulator 2 blasts onto Xbox Game Pass October 23 with bigger jobs, new tools, and co-op chaos
- We’ve tested plenty of AI laptops — the Surface Laptop 7 nails design, speed, and value. Here's why.
- Why we’d pick the Harpe Ace over the ASUS ROG Spatha X for our next gaming mouse
- Act fast! Seagate 4TB Xbox Expansion Card is now $120 off, one of its lowest prices I've seen
- Why this budget Xbox Storage Expansion Card is winning over gamers
- Why the Asus Zenbook A14 is the laptop everyone’s talking about
- Good news… if you live in the right country: Game Pass Ultimate price hike paused
- Why the Razer DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is winning over comfort‑focused gamers
- Here are all of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Dark Ops challenges and the rewards you can get
- Razer’s Seiren V3 Chroma microphone adds style and sound for creators
- This is one of the most powerful mini PCs ever made, and its price is almost too good to be true!
- Lenovo’s Legion Go S handheld brings console‑style gaming and PC power into a sleek, portable design
- This new Windows 11 Copilot+ PC offers AI power and modern design at a price that makes upgrading from Windows 10 a no‑brainer
- Why the Lenovo LOQ 15.6 is becoming a go‑to choice for budget‑minded gamers
- Razer Barracuda X brings clear, immersive audio to nearly any device — now under $70 in multiple colors
- Will Microsoft’s free ESU program for Windows 10 in Europe create a global precedent?
- We keep coming back to the Razer Huntsman Mini — here’s why it’s our go‑to compact keyboard
- This Razer mobile controller proves you can get console‑quality gaming on your phone without breaking the bank
- We’ve tested countless headsets — Razer’s standout delivers the perfect mix of sound, style, and value
- From gaming marathons to daily typing, this Xbox‑inspired keyboard delivers pure throwback joy
- This Windows 11 Copilot+ PC proves you can get speed, smarts, and style without overspending
- Don't waste your money on an expensive computer — a discounted Geekom mini PC can do the same job for less
- OpenAI’s Jony Ive AI device delayed beyond 2026 over privacy, compute, and personality issues — Sam Altman says, "Do not expect anything very soon."
- Why the Surface Pro 11 with OLED has become our favorite 2‑in‑1 for work and play
- The Surface Pro 12‑inch proves you can get premium performance and portability without overspending — and it's still on sale for less than $700
- Remedy's Control gets Xbox Series X|S, PS5 update — I'm glad that this excellent game now has proper HDR, 120hz support, and more
- Can't get enough of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's open beta? Good news — you got more time
October 6
- From loopholes to lockdown: Microsoft’s latest move makes online accounts mandatory in Windows 11
- Windows 11 is finally fixing its most annoying shutdown problem
- Battlefield 6 is sticking to its guns on this controversial feature for launch — devs say data supports it, but players argue bad UI is to blame (and I agree)
- The top tech worth checking out this Techtober — from portable PCs to living room upgrades
- Windows 11 Settings app gets major upgrades in 25H2
- Windows 10 End of Life is here — These are the best Windows 11 laptops to replace your old PC
- "Advancing the entire AI ecosystem" — AMD and OpenAI announce bombshell computing deal worth tens of billions of dollars
- The keyboard is basically free if you buy this Surface Pro 12-inch from Best Buy right now — but only for a limited time!
- Microsoft’s Windows 11 File Explorer still clunky? My favorite alternative just got a slick upgrade — with real‑time visual feedback on file operations
- "Forever seems like a long time": Sam Altman doesn't want to live forever — even if AI promises God-like existence and eternal life
- Microsoft begins rolling out highly anticipated Taskbar feature for Windows 11 power users
- Is Windows about to get interesting again?
- Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock
October 5
- Does the reduced SBMM playlist in the Black Ops 7 beta really have better server latency? — It's not quite that simple
- Microsoft assures gamers: Xbox hardware plans remain strong amid latest rumors
- New Xbox games releasing October 6-12: Battlefield 6 is here — and the spooky season continues with this new horror game
October 4
- The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta had a bunch of exclusive rewards to earn
- You NEED a Raygun in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta — here's how to get one, potentially for free!
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — List of bugs and known issues in the beta
- Game Over Xbox Game Pass — the one-size-fits-all plan has destroyed what made it great
- Report: Microsoft gave up $300 million in Call of Duty sales as a result of Game Pass
October 3
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a special multiplayer Dark Ops Calling Card in the beta — here's how to get it
- The Battlefield 6 release date and launch times are upon us, and I'm dying to play — here's exactly when it comes out in your region
- Backbone gaming controllers launch in trendy pink and purple exclusively at Target
- Did Microsoft admit that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was simply too good to be true? — Some thoughts on the "why."
- Xbox Cloud Gaming 'free tier' reportedly on the way — with ads and a limited selection of games
- Google aims new ads at Windows 10 holdouts — but will users really switch to Chromebooks?
- NVIDIA's CEO says humans will be "busier in the future" as AI unlocks new opportunities in robotics, biotech, and design
- Cloudflare updates "robots.txt" — what does that mean for the future of the web?
- Microsoft wants to ditch NVIDIA and AMD chips for in-house custom silicon
- "Peak AI slop achieved!" — OpenAI’s Sora 2 redefines deepfakes, launches a TikTok clone, and blows minds
- Microsoft is building a new OneDrive app for Windows 11 complete with redesigned gallery interface — here's your first look
October 2
- I'm leaving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the dust — I just cancelled my subscription and moved to the new best tier instead
- Inside CraftGPT: The ambitious Minecraft chatbot built with 439 million blocks (that actually works)
- Can Jensen Huang maintain Nvidia’s grip on AI as competitors rise amid geopolitical tensions?
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta players run into big "You don't have access to the content" launch bug — here's the workaround fix
- Microsoft is jacking up the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions, but we STILL don't have a family plan
- Xbox Game Pass gets pricier — so GameStop claps back with this price-freezing deal
- The ROG Xbox Ally X and the Legion Go 2 seem to be approaching upgradability extremely differently — and it could hurt one of them in the long run
- I tested the Legion Go 2 for hours — it improves upon the original gaming handheld except in one crucial way
- What is Fortnite Crew? — Explaining the new perk included for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers
- OpenAI introduces parental controls — one month after a teen's suicide is allegedly linked to ChatGPT
- Xbox Game Pass tries to tackle evergreen games like Fortnite — but it won't work
- Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4: Does Qualcomm's next-gen chip give the M4 series proper competition?
- Borderlands 4 on Xbox Ally X — my unscientific testing shockingly shows it MIGHT be possible to play on the latest handheld gaming PC
- Microsoft's Windows XP Crocs are here — here's how to acquire your own pair
- Microsoft’s Copilot branding sparks internal doubts — but Satya Nadella believes "a billion users of each" will clear up confusion
- $30 a month for Ultimate — I don’t think Game Pass is worth it anymore
- OpenAI plans a small family of devices to reinvent human-computer interaction — but Sam Altman says "it'll take some time"
October 1
- After price change, Xbox Game Pass users are canceling subscriptions so fast that Microsoft's website is struggling to keep up — and I don't blame them
- 11 best deals I could find at Newegg's Gametober sale — Up to $200 off the latest AMD and NVIDIA GPUs for a limited time
- Microsoft 365 Premium is a new monthly subscription that combines Office and Copilot Pro — and it comes with shiny new icons
- 'World of Warcraft: Midnight' gets a huge new detailed deep dive video — and I can't wait to visit the new Monster Hunter-style Arcantina player hub
- Are SanDisk’s new SSDs and SD cards worth it for the Xbox Ally X?
- Fallout 76 returns with the largest expansion in over half a decade — and Walton "The Ghoul" Goggins joins in
- Xbox Game Pass is getting Ubisoft+ Classics and some other big new features — but one tier is getting a big, big price increase
- The ingenious reason why Windows 95 setup chose mini Windows 3.1 over 32-bit options
- Windows 7 usage seemingly skyrockets as users refuse to upgrade to Windows 11 in wake of Windows 10 end of support
- How AI-powered updates are transforming File Explorer in Windows 11
- Grounded 2 'Hairy and Scary' update brings the awaited Tarantula boss to the Xbox survival game — as well as limited-time Halloween treats