Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Windows bug blocks “Reset my PC” feature — here’s how to fix the issue
Windows A bug in Windows 11 and 10 stops PCs from resetting or recovering. Microsoft has issued an update to fix the problem, but you still need to install it.
NFL teams get Surface Copilot+ PCs for real-time insights
AI Microsoft is bringing Copilot+ PCs and AI tools to NFL sidelines, helping teams track plays, analyze formations, and prep faster throughout the week.
Get a $200 gift card and $400 off Samsung free NFL Sunday Ticket, and a $200 gift card
Deal Verizon internet customers can get $400 off Samsung devices or free NFL Sunday Ticket — plus a $200 Amazon gift card on select plans.
Sam Altman: “You won’t see us make sex bots
AI Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t make “Japanese anime sex bots,” but he predicts other companies will “definitely” cross that line.
Stop asking “Can you hear me?” — Microsoft Teams now shows when you’re talking
Apps No more guessing if your mic is live. Teams on Windows and Mac now shows audio activity during calls.
Excel just got smarter — Microsoft adds Copilot as a function, following in Google Sheets’ footsteps
AI Microsoft is adding a COPILOT function to Excel, letting you use natural language prompts inside formulas to analyze, summarize, and categorize data.
Why this GeForce NOW update could make you ditch your gaming rig
Gaming NVIDIA GeForce NOW is about to transform with RTX 5080-class performance and a massive expansion of its game library.
Why did Perplexity make a $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome?
Browsing Perplexity made a $34.5 billion offer for Chrome, far above its own value, but Google has no plans to sell the world’s most-used browser.
Surface Pro 11 bug cuts battery life in half
Surface A Surface Pro 11 bug is capping battery charging at 50% for some users. Microsoft says it’s actively investigating the problem.
U.S. stake in Intel? That escalated quickly
Computing A week after calling Intel’s CEO “conflicted,” Trump met with him. Now the U.S. is reportedly exploring a stake in the chipmaker.
Microsoft finally nailed the Surface Pro formula — and my favorite Surface in years is now $100 off
Deal Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12-inch is $100 off. It’s thin, light, and finally delivers the Windows tablet fans have wanted for years.
99 problems fixed in PowerToys’ biggest update yet
Apps The latest PowerToys update delivers a faster Command Palette, redesigned settings dashboard, and a new Spotlight mode for Mouse Highlighter.
Razer’s new Wolverine V3 Pro 8K promises precision gaming with TMR sticks and 8000Hz polling rate
Gaming Razer's newly announced Wolverine V3 Pro 8K controller uses TMR stick tech and 8000Hz polling for ultra-precise, low-latency gaming.
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.
