Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Microsoft drops Seattle for Build 2026, allegedly citing crime, drugs, and homelessness in memo
Microsoft Microsoft Build won’t return to Seattle in 2026. An alleged internal email cites drugs, homelessness, and safety concerns as reasons for the change.
ChatGPT is down — here's what we know
AI ChatGPT is down right now. The AI tool from OpenAI is unavailable to many, according to reports. We'll update this piece as soon as we know why ChatGPT is down.
The refreshed Windows 11 Start menu is more than a fresh coat of paint
Windows 11 Windows 11’s new Start menu adds grid and category views, screen scaling, and the option to disable recommendations entirely for a cleaner experience.
PSA: You can expand Xbox Series X|S storage for far less than the cost of the new 4TB expansion card
Deals The 4TB Seagate SSD for Xbox is here, but a 2TB model is on sale for $219 and offers the same performance for around than half the cost.
New AI feature in Outlook highlights high-priority emails
Apps Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android is getting a Priority view that uses Copilot to flag emails that need a reply or are marked high priority.
Microsoft wants AI to read your browser history — but don't panic yet
Browsing A new AI feature in Edge will help you find websites in your history, even with typos. But some will want to disable it right away.
ASUS ROG Ally X now costs $899.99 — more than two Nintendo Switch 2 consoles combined
Gaming ASUS just raised the ROG Ally X price to $899.99 — making it cost more than two Nintendo Switch 2 consoles combined.
The Microsoft Store finally delivers the experience we needed a decade ago
Windows 11 The Microsoft Store is getting a revamp with Copilot, faster search, and a personalized homepage tailored to your needs.
Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to upgrade to be on "right side of risk"
Computing A new ad featured by Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to upgrade before 2025, sparking debate over security, e-waste, and pressure to buy new hardware.
Massive Legion Go deal drops price to $499.99 — here's how it beats the Nintendo Switch 2
Deals The Nintendo Switch 2 is out of stock, but the Legion Go is $200 off and may be a better handheld for you.
Windows Insiders get new Canary build, but Recall and Click to Do are still absent
Windows Microsoft’s latest Canary Channel build adds energy saver settings and brings back Phone companion in the Start menu, but key AI tools like Recall remain unavailable.
LinkedIn's CEO now oversees Office and Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky now oversees Microsoft Office and 365 Copilot as well.
Microsoft Edge for Android will soon let you lock InPrivate tabs behind a PIN or biometrics
Browsing Microsoft Edge for Android is testing a feature that locks InPrivate tabs behind a PIN or biometric login, mimicking a long-standing Chrome feature.
Just lost free Office? This Microsoft 365 deal saves you 30% on Word, Excel, and more
Deals Microsoft 365 is no longer free once you leave school. This limited-time deal saves you 30% on Word, Excel, and more.
Microsoft’s new Outlook just got more useful — but it’s still a web app
Apps Microsoft updated the new Outlook with offline support, email coaching, and Copilot tools, but the app still doesn’t match the old Mail & Calendar.
NVIDIA’s Arm-based APU could use just 65W and match RTX 4070 laptops
Gaming A new APU from NVIDIA and MediaTek may power a future Alienware laptop, delivering RTX 4070-level gaming performance on just 65W.
Microsoft confirms another 305 layoffs, this time closer to its Washington headquarters
Microsoft Microsoft confirmed 305 layoffs in Washington state this week, continuing a trend of tech job cuts despite strong financial performance.
Windows 11’s big June update also improves game performance
Windows 11 The next Windows 11 update includes a bunch of new features, but you may care more about its improvements to PC gaming.
Microsoft unit in Russia to file for bankruptcy after Putin’s call to “throttle” Western tech
Microsoft Microsoft’s Russian subsidiary is reportedly filing for bankruptcy just days after President Putin called for Western tech to be “throttled” and “choked.”
Notepad is finally getting lightweight formatting and Markdown support
Apps Microsoft is bringing rich formatting and Markdown support to Notepad, modernizing the app with bold, italics, lists, links, and headings.
Putin says Russia should "throttle" Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech firms
Apps Putin says Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech should be throttled in Russia as tensions rise between the two countries.
Microsoft Edge Game Assist brings floating in-game guides to Windows 11
Gaming Edge Game Assist brings a floating browser to Windows 11, letting gamers view guides and content without leaving their games. It's now available to all users.
Xbox co-founder J Allard is now VP of Amazon’s secretive 'ZeroOne' team
Computing Xbox co-founder J Allard now leads Amazon’s ZeroOne team, which is focused on developing breakthrough hardware and software products.
