Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Microsoft services quietly get major GPT-5 boost despite Google taking the spotlight
AI Google got the spotlight at GPT-5’s launch, but Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and GitHub quietly gained powerful new integrations as well.
Say goodbye to bundle spamming: Xbox store gets a major revamp
Xbox New rules ban bundle spamming and gamerscore grabs, cleaning up the Microsoft Store.
Digital Ink Gets a Glow-Up—Microsoft Adds OneNote’s Best Pens to Office
Apps OneNote’s popular fountain and brush pens are now in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, giving Windows users more natural-looking digital ink.
Windows 11 Is About to Get Three New Microsoft 365 Apps
Apps Microsoft is adding companion apps to Windows 11 so you can find files, contacts, and events without leaving your taskbar.
GitHub’s Going Corporate—CEO Quits as Microsoft Absorbs It Into CoreAI
AI Microsoft is bringing GitHub into its CoreAI group as CEO Thomas Dohmke announces his resignation, marking a major change for the developer platform.
Microsoft Sued Over Windows 10 Support Ending, Accused of Pushing AI PCs
Microsoft A lawsuit says Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support to push AI PCs, warning millions will skip upgrades and face security risks.
Gaming Laptops Don’t Have to Cost $2K—This $649 Beast Proves It
Deal The ASUS TUF A15 with an RTX 4060 and Ryzen 5 7535HS is down to $649.99, making it one of the best gaming laptop values right now.
OpenAI Resurrects GPT-4o — But It’s No Longer Free
AI OpenAI has restored GPT-4o for ChatGPT following backlash — but the warmer, more personable model is now paywalled.
Copilot 3D Just Launched — Here’s How Well It Turns Flat Images Into 3D Models
AI Microsoft Copilot 3D transforms a single 2D image into a usable 3D model for printing, gaming, VR, and more, and it doesn't require a subscription.
A 0% Rotten Tomatoes Movie Puts Microsoft Teams at the Heart of an Alien Invasion
Apps Microsoft Teams plays a key role in 2025’s worst-rated film, War of the Worlds, a screenlife alien movie that’s earned 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5: An Advanced AI Model Designed for Logic and Natural Conversations
AI OpenAI just announced GPT-5, its latest AI model. All users can try GPT-5 today through ChatGPT.
Trump's New AI Search Engine: Reddit Can't Stop Roasting It
AI Perplexity is powering a new AI search engine for Trump Media’s Truth Social, drawing criticism.
Transform Your Surface Laptop to Match Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary Edition
Surface Microsoft only made 50 of its 50th Anniversary Surface Laptops. Here’s how to mimic the design and feel using the standard Surface Laptop 7.
OpenAI's Latest Models: gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b Now Available
AI OpenAI just released a pair of open‑weight models that runs natively on Snapdragon PCs and RTX devices.
Sam Altman on AI's Frightening Pace: 'What Have We Created?'
AI ChatGPT will now suggest breaks during long chats and avoid giving life advice as OpenAI tries to reduce emotional dependency on AI.
Discover Why ChatGPT Loves Em Dashes — Plus How to Add Them on Windows 11
Windows 11 Ever wondered why em dashes are suddenly everywhere? AI loves them — here’s why and how to use one on Windows 11.
Get 4K, 240Hz, and OLED for $680 with this Alienware monitor deal
Deal The Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor just dropped to its lowest price ever — but the deal literally changed while we wrote about it.
OpenAI disables feature that let your ChatGPT chats appear in Google search
AI ChatGPT chats were showing up in Google Search thanks to a specific setting. Now OpenAI has disabled it — and you can clean up your links.
Microsoft removes Windows 11 bug that “unexpectedly” played Vista’s boot chime
Windows Windows 11 no longer plays the Vista startup sound. Microsoft says it was just a bug, but the timing with Apple’s new UI says otherwise.
Windows 11 revives a hidden mouse tool, but PowerToys already has it
Windows 11 A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.
New laws force age checks on YouTube, Xbox, and social apps — do you support the move?
Poll With laws changing globally, more platforms now require ID. Are age checks needed for adult content? Let us know in our latest poll.
Mock Bing all you want — it keeps gaining users and making billions
Microsoft’s long-term bet on Bing is paying off. The search engine has gained market share four years in a row.
Azure hits $75B in revenue while UK CMA flags Microsoft and AWS cloud dominance
Microsoft Azure’s $75B revenue marks a milestone for Microsoft, but UK regulators say the cloud market isn’t competitive and may need stronger oversight.
