Latest articles by Sean Endicott
How long can you run a PC on AA batteries?
Gaming How many AA batteries does it take to run a PC? One YouTuber found out, and the result is a high-tension "speedrun" that I need to see more of.
Xbox’s next-gen AI vision is here (if you're an Insider with an Xbox Ally X)
Xbox Xbox Insiders can now test AI-powered highlight reels on the ROG Xbox Ally X. The NPU-exclusive feature is a hint at Microsoft's next-gen console strategy.
Lenovo’s "iMac killer" is $600 off during Apple launch week
Deals While Apple floods the zone with iPhone 17e and iPad Air news, the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is stealing the show with a $600 discount and a rotating screen the iMac can't touch.
Razer’s new 16-inch sleeve is a wireless charger for your phone
Accessories Razer's latest accessory turns your laptop sleeve into a MagSafe-compatible charging station, but you’ll still need to bring your own power bank or power source.
Reclaim your desktop: 25% off Start11 for Windows 11
Deal Stop fighting a rigid Start menu. Reclaim your desktop with Start11 and save 25% using our exclusive Windows Central discount code.
Windows Wrap: A messy new Start menu and a deal to fix it
News Windows 11’s new Start menu is a masterclass in frustration. See how Microsoft’s latest UI fails, our 5 fixes, and an exclusive 25% off deal on Start11.
OpenAI just raised $110 billion, but Microsoft didn’t give them a penny
AI Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.
Microsoft Teams beats Slack to this long-requested messaging feature
Apps Microsoft Teams adds multi-message forwarding, beating Slack to a long-requested feature that has been a staple of WhatsApp for years.
New Cloud PCs are on the way from Dell and ASUS
Windows Microsoft is expanding its Cloud PC portfolio with new dedicated hardware from ASUS and Dell, bringing Windows 365 devices to 58 countries.
Save $20 on this no-fee, OneDrive-friendly photo frame
Deal I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I’ve found, and it’s $20 off with no monthly fees.
Dell 14 Premium Deal: Save $820 on this "Secret" XPS 14
Deal The Dell 14 Premium is $820 off, offering 32GB of RAM and a 3.2K OLED display. It's an XPS 14 in everything but name and a better value than the newer base models.
The new Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops see their first big price cut
Deals The new XPS 14 and XPS 16 just dropped by $250, giving you launch‑day hardware without the usual launch‑day premium price.
Microsoft Edge may open Copilot automatically when you use Outlook
Apps Microsoft plans to make Edge open Copilot automatically when you click Outlook links. It's an odd addition at a time when people are already tired of forced AI features.
Xbox fans can’t agree on Spencer’s era, and Sharma now takes the reins
Gaming Fans are split on Asha Sharma as Xbox’s new CEO, but many hope fresh leadership can refocus the brand after years of mixed decisions and shifting strategy.
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.
OneDrive’s macOS makeover — does native design matter?
Apps Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned OneDrive for macOS with new native UI elements, marking one of the app’s biggest visual updates in years.
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.
This whiteboard app puts Microsoft’s to shame — and barely sips RAM
Apps A fast, lightweight whiteboard app called Markerpad highlights how sluggish and web‑heavy Microsoft Whiteboard feels on Windows 11.
Windows Wrap: Xbox’s new CEO doesn’t need to be a gamer
News Asha Sharma’s appointment as Xbox CEO has raised questions about her gaming background, but the real issue is whether she’ll put players and creativity first.
2026 GPU prices are brutal — this Legion Tower 7i deal is a relief
Deal Sky‑high GPU and RAM prices have made upgrading painful in 2026, but this Lenovo doorbuster cuts $1,570 off a Legion Tower 7i with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB of RAM.
The “practically perfect” Razer Kishi Ultra hits lowest price ever
Deals Razer’s premium Kishi Ultra controller is now at its lowest price ever, making its robust build and haptics far more accessible to mobile gamers.
Xbox Ally X price jumps again — here's who has to pay the AI tax
Gaming The ROG Xbox Ally X just received another regional price hike, now in Australia. The increase raises questions about rising handheld costs and hardware pricing.
Microsoft caught using "amateuristic" AI slop to plagiarize graphics
AI Microsoft is under fire for using AI to plagiarize a well-known technical diagram, resulting in a typo-ridden version labeled as AI slop.
