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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.
Google has a new official app for Windows 11, emulates Apple's Spotlight
News The new, official Google app for Windows is here, or rather, it's being tested through the company's Search Labs. It's an interesting idea, and an alternative to Microsoft's own PowerToys Run.
You should turn off camera shake in Gears of War: Reloaded
Gaming The camera movement on Gears of War: Reloaded was really not agreeable with me, and I thought all was lost. Until I found a setting to fix it in a place I wasn't even looking for it.
Google's datacenter plans show the impact of AI on the environment
AI Plans for an upcoming Google datacenter in the UK show a bleak look at the impact AI is having on the environment, with the same CO2 emissions as hundreds of flights to Europe every day.
Trump’s UK state visit to feature AI leaders from NVIDIA, OpenAI
AI As the UK readies for a second state visit from President Trump, Sam Altman and Jensen Huang of OpenAI and NVIDIA are also making the trip, with major AI projects on the agenda.
See how Oxford astronomers are using AI to spot supernovae in the sky
AI Oxford University astronomers have detailed an AI tool they've been using to help spot supernovae out in the depths of space and reduce the workload on humans by 85%.
British MPs accused of using ChatGPT to write their speeches
AI An investigation into speeches given in Parliament by British MPs, an alarming trend of AI-generated content, highlights a troubling idea.
Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.
Revolutionary SpikingBrain1.0 AI: 100x faster than ChatGPT?
AI SpikingBrain1.0 is a large language model built by Chinese scientists that doesn't rely on NVIDIA hardware and could change the space dramatically.
Try OpenAI's biggest open-source LLM for free with Duck.ai
AI You can use gpt-oss:120b without paying for rented cloud servers or having ridiculous GPU memory on tap thanks to DuckDuckGo.
