Latest articles by Richard Devine
Playing Black Ops 7 on the Xbox One is not a good time
Xbox I'd completely missed that Black Ops 7 will be available on last-gen consoles, and I think it's a mistake. At least right now.
A rare Xbox console deal appears — and it includes free stuff
Deals The Xbox console lineup has got more expensive again, and there's an alarming lack of deals. Fortunately, I found one that's reduced and throws in some free stuff, too.
Forget massive desktops, this mini PC is perfect for AI and gaming
Deals The GMKtec Evo-X2 is one of a new breed of mini PCs with AMD's incredible Strix Halo APU at its core, besting many desktops on size, price, and performance.
Does less SBMM in the Black Ops 7 beta also mean lower ping?
Gaming A curious detail has emerged in the Black Ops 7 open beta, with players seeing lower latency (ping) when connected to the Open Moshpit. So what's going on?
Here's everything you can earn from the Black Ops 7 beta
Gaming If you're playing the Black Ops 7 beta, you have the chance to acquire some exclusive rewards that will be gone when it ends. Here's what you can get your hands on.
How to get the Raygun in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta
Gaming If you want to reach round 50 in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta, then you're going to ideally need a Raygun. There are two ways to get one, both of which involve an amount of luck.
Xbox Game Pass price hikes: Where's the family plan we need?
Xbox Microsoft is jacking up the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and not really delivering anything new of value. Meanwhile, the previously tested family plan still doesn't exist.
What is Fortnite Crew and what does it get you?
Xbox Fortnite Crew will soon be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but what is it, and what do you actually get with a subscription?
Borderlands 4 might not be horrible on the Xbox Ally X
Handhelds I don't have an Xbox Ally X yet, and even if I did, I couldn't talk about it. But I am curious if Borderlands 4 might play on it, so I tried — unscientifically — to figure it out.
How to cancel Xbox Game Pass in 2025
Cancel If you're not utilizing your Xbox Game Pass subscription because of price hikes, here's how to cancel it.
Xbox Game Pass — How to choose the right tier for you
Guide Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.
Sony didn't copy the Xbox price increase, but the PS5 is now worse value all the same
Gaming Sony has changed its value proposition for the PS5 in some markets, following on from Microsoft's Xbox price increase. It still costs the same, but you get less for your money.
Don't pay scalpers for an Xbox Ally X, just don't
Handhelds It didn't take long for Xbox Ally X preorders to go up on sale on platforms like eBay, but for the love of god, don't buy one.
What's the status of Forza Horizon 6 on the PS5?
Gaming Given that Forza Horizon 5 eventually made the leap to PS5, what's the status of Forza Horizon 6 and whether that will be doing the same?
Forza Horizon 6 is officially official and officially in Japan
Gaming The rumors were true, and Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan. The latest release in one of Xbox's most popular franchises will headline the 25th anniversary celebrations with a 2026 launch.
NASCAR 25 is looking like the racer we always wanted it to be
Gaming NASCAR fans, on console especially, haven't been eating well in recent years. But the first iRacing made game will change all of that.
Algoriddim's djay for Windows FINALLY gets Spotify support
Apps The incredibly popular mixing software for Windows (and Mac) will now integrate with Spotify's vast catalog, so long as you have a premium subscription.
Why did I not know about this Windows 11 volume feature sooner?!
Windows Sometimes it's the little things in life that give us the most joy, and that's exactly the case with this Windows 11 volume feature I never knew existed. And it's been about for years!
Using AI to learn PowerShell has shown me humans are still king
AI I've been using AI to try and learn some PowerShell as a complete beginner, and it's been an eyeopening experience so far. Also proof that human experts are always going to be important.
Get ready: Google Chrome’s historic AI upgrade is here
Software Google's latest update to the Chrome browser is absolutely jam packed with new AI features. Because it's 2025, and there's literally nothing else that would be added.
Play Dying Light: The Beast on Steam Deck – it’s official
Gaming Continuing Techland's excellent support for the Steam Deck and handheld gaming PCs in general, Dying Light: The Beast will be Verified at launch.
Sam Altman launches Stargate UK: a new era of AI innovation
AI The rumored OpenAI and NVIDIA UK AI project is official, with the creation of Stargate UK bringing OpenAI's tech for "sovereign" AI in the country.
Acer's dual-screen portable monitor is decent if you have USB-C
Review The Acer PD163Q is a portable monitor with two displays that takes up no more space in a bag than a laptop. For some, it's a great buy, but only if you have USB-C video output on your PC.
