Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Copilot goes to Washington — and taxpayers could be $3B richer
AI Microsoft’s $3.1B deal with the US government brings free Copilot, Azure discounts, and waived data fees to federal agencies for up to 36 months.
Grab The Plucky Squire and 7 more games for just $15 this month!
Deal September’s Humble Bundle packs $243 of PC games, including WWE 2K25, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, The Plucky Squire, and Return to Monkey Island.
PowerToys will soon auto-switch light and dark mode on Windows 11
Windows 11 Windows 11 still lacks dark mode scheduling, but PowerToys will soon handle switching between modes automatically at set times.
Acer announces new Swift Air 16, Nitro laptops, and Predator gaming PCs at IFA
Laptops At IFA 2025, Acer showed off the Swift Air 16, Nitro V 16, Helios 18P, and new Predator Orion desktops with RTX 50 GPUs.
PowerToys now spots and helps fix hotkey conflicts on Windows 11
Apps Windows hotkey conflicts can be frustrating, but PowerToys v0.94 adds conflict detection to help you spot and fix clashing shortcuts.
Intel’s big payout comes with strings — Trump could block foundry sale
Computing The US now owns 9.9% of Intel and wants the chipmaker to retain control of its foundry business.
Meta Quest 3 and 3S gain support for Windows on Arm PCs through Mixed Reality Link
VR Snapdragon X-powered Windows on Arm PCs can finally connect to Meta Quest headsets thanks to a new Mixed Reality Link update
How to get back uBlock Origin for Microsoft Edge
Apps uBlock Origin vanished from Microsoft Edge after a mistake, but it’s back. Here’s why it happened and how to restore the extension.
Microsoft is killing off the Mobile Plans app, but you won’t need it for 5G laptops
Apps Microsoft confirms the Mobile Plans app will shut down in 2026, replaced by easier eSIM setup and carrier websites on Windows 11.
Microsoft Teams just got 26 new features — here’s the full list and what’s new
Apps Microsoft Teams rolled out 26 new features this month, including support for multiple emoji reactions, custom Copilot dictionaries, and improved desk booking.
The Xbox PC app now stalks your play history (in a good way)
Gaming Xbox just added cross-device play history, Gaming Copilot beta, and a new My apps tab to the PC app, making it easier than ever to game anywhere.
Microsoft Word will now save every new document to the cloud automatically by default
Apps Microsoft Word will now save new files to the cloud automatically by default, but not all users are happy with the change.
This Surface Laptop 13-inch deal is so new — even the biggest price trackers missed it
Deal The Surface Laptop 13-inch just dropped to $740 at Amazon — and price trackers haven’t caught up yet.
Finally — background YouTube playback on Android without paying for Premium
Apps Microsoft Edge is testing background playback on Android, letting you listen to videos without paying for YouTube Premium.
Windows 11 is getting its own Handoff clone for Android
Windows 11 Windows 11’s upcoming Cross Device Resume lets you pick up apps from your Android phone on your PC, bringing Microsoft closer to Apple’s seamless ecosystem.
NVIDIA’s “robot brain” makes iRobot feel one step closer to reality
AI NVIDIA just announced Jetson Thor, a "robot brain" that powers humanoids, self-driving cars, and smart machines with real-time generative AI.
Why the US government now owns nearly 10% of Intel
Computing The US government now owns nearly 10% of Intel after an $8.9 billion deal, combining CHIPS Act funding and national security grants — here’s why it matters for America’s chip strategy.
Surface Pro 12-inch hits lowest price yet — and its keyboard gets first-ever discount
Deal The Surface Pro 12-inch just hit its lowest price ever, and its must-have keyboard is also discounted, saving you a total of $222.87.
Police respond to protest at Microsoft campus — multiple arrests reported
Microsoft At least 18 protesters were arrested at Microsoft headquarters after police said the group became aggressive during Israel genocide protests.
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.
