New Xbox games launching this week, from July 21 through July 27
Xbox Several new Xbox games are launching this week from July 21 through July 27, with notable releases like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on Xbox Game Pass.
Features
AI PCs are gaining momentum, but education gaps and trust issues still slow adoption, says Intel
Computing Intel's new survey reveals 87% of global businesses are moving to AI PCs, but adoption is slowed by concerns over training, security, and trust.
Teens are being made millionaires in Roblox
Gaming Much like Minecraft and Fortnite, Roblox thrives on community-driven creativity, but it does so on an even larger scale. Teens have become millionaires through their Roblox creations.
The 6 best new features from July's Windows 11 Insider builds
Windows 11 Here's a breakdown of Windows 11 builds 27898, 26200.5702, and others with QMR, Adaptive Energy Saver, passkey third-party providers, and other improvements.
4 Europe-only Windows 11 features that should be global
Windows 11 Windows 11 features, such as uninstalling Edge, are currently only available in Europe, but they should be available globally.
Windows & Software
Rufus and Ventoy are the best alternatives to Media Creation Tool
Windows 11 Skip the Media Creation Tool. Here's why Rufus and Ventoy are the best alternatives to create a Windows 11 bootable USB and how they can bypass system requirements (on unsupported hardware).
The 6 best new features from July's Windows 11 Insider builds
Windows 11 Here's a breakdown of Windows 11 builds 27898, 26200.5702, and others with QMR, Adaptive Energy Saver, passkey third-party providers, and other improvements.
4 Europe-only Windows 11 features that should be global
Windows 11 Windows 11 features, such as uninstalling Edge, are currently only available in Europe, but they should be available globally.
PC Hardware
AI PCs are gaining momentum, but education gaps and trust issues still slow adoption, says Intel
Computing Intel's new survey reveals 87% of global businesses are moving to AI PCs, but adoption is slowed by concerns over training, security, and trust.
HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is $370 off — a sweet AI PC for only $529.99
Deal HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is now just $529.99 — a 16-inch touchscreen AI PC with AMD Ryzen AI and a 2K screen.
Razer's new eGPU is an upgrade in some areas, a downgrade in others
Hardware External GPUs are handy when it comes to turning a standard laptop into a gaming monster, and Razer's new Core X V2 succeeds the original Core X and Core X Chroma.
AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 processor is for affordable Copilot+ PCs
AMD AMD's Ryzen AI 5 330 mobile processor could see x86-64 Copilot+ PCs challenging Qualcomm's ultra-affordable ARM64 Snapdragon X equivalents for the budget crown.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Everyone should use this $10 handheld gaming PC accessory
Handhelds I always use this $10 accessory with my ROG Ally, Legion Go, Steam Deck, and other handheld gaming PCs. It protects them and gives me peace of mind.
Gaming
Teens are being made millionaires in Roblox
Gaming Much like Minecraft and Fortnite, Roblox thrives on community-driven creativity, but it does so on an even larger scale. Teens have become millionaires through their Roblox creations.
This pre-built gaming PC is the closest to DIY quality I've ever seen
Hardware Maingear's MG-1 with an RTX 5070 and 7800X3D runs smoothly and is clearly built by people who love PCs.
All the WWE 2K25 locker codes you can claim right now
Gaming If you play WWE 2K25 MyFaction, and you're not making use of the free locker codes, you're missing out. Here are the ones you can use right now.
Artificial Intelligence
Grok AI is getting a male companion with "50 Shades of Grey" traits
AI xAI recently launched Grok 4, and Elon Musk says the tool is getting a new male companion with Twilight and 50 Shades of Grey traits.
Elon Musk says we’re in an immense intelligence explosion
AI Elon Musk recently claimed that we're at the beginning of an immense explosion of intelligence, citing the importance of safe and truth-seeking AI.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent to do your work for you
AI OpenAI just launched ChatGPT agent to perform a wide range of computer-based tasks for users, including running code and creating slideshows and presentations.
Elon Musk launches an AI anime waifu to keep you company
AI Grok adds flirty 3D AI companions. Elon says we need more babies, but gives you a waifu instead.
Microsoft
5 current actually good Microsoft products that it has seemingly abandoned
Microsoft Microsoft's product graveyard is calling. Here are 5 products that may not be long for this world, if their lack of updates is any indication.
Here’s roughly what Microsoft staff earn yearly
MICROSOFT A report recently detailed how much Microsoft pays its employees in 2025, from software engineers to product managers.
Microsoft shareholders demand review of Azure and AI use tied to Israeli military
Microsoft A shareholder resolution demands that Microsoft report on its human rights due diligence amid allegations about Azure and AI use by the Israeli government.
Microsoft sees its carbon emissions soar on a 168% glut in AI energy demand
Microsoft Microsoft's pledge to go carbon neutral by 2030 has hit an AI-shaped snag, as the firm's hunger for cloud growth impacts emissions targets.
A UN Human Rights Council report lists Microsoft among big tech companies "complicit" in Gaza genocide
Microsoft UN Special Rapporteur Francesa Albanese recently produced a report under a UN mandate on how tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are cashing in on the situation in Gaza.
Peripherals & Accessories
GameSir G7 Pro wireless controller: STILL wired-only with Xbox, but I love it anyway
Review I've been using the GameSir G7 Pro, and this is one of my favorite controllers of all time — especially for just $80. It's still not wireless with Xbox, though.
Deals
HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is $370 off — a sweet AI PC for only $529.99
Deal HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16 is now just $529.99 — a 16-inch touchscreen AI PC with AMD Ryzen AI and a 2K screen.
The wireless gaming mouse I've used for 5 years is down to $30
Deal The Logitech G305 Lightspeed doesn't support removable USB cables, but rather runs on a single AA battery. Not that I can remember the last time it died.
Don't miss this crazy deal on an HP gaming laptop for $500!
Deals Opportunities to get a proper gaming laptop for just $500 don't come around all that often, so you'll want to take advantage of this one.
My GOTY pick is on sale for a huge discount — it's not Expedition 33
Deals My Game of the Year pick is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and you can pick up the incredible RPG right now for a huge 28% off discount.
