One of my favorite action games of all time is free this week
News Dead Island 2 stands tall as one of the best action games released in recent years, and until next week, it's free to keep on the Epic Games Store.
Windows & Software
Get started with Semantic Indexing on Windows 11
How-to Windows 11 now comes with Semantic Indexing with AI to make it easier to find files and settings by using a description instead of the actual names.
Microsoft will retire Bing Search APIs and recommends Azure AI
Software Microsoft quietly announced its plan to pull the plug on Bing Search APIs, and third-party app developers won't have access to the search engine's results.
PowerToys update juices up the new Command Palette a little more
Software Command Palette is an evolution of PowerToys Run, and while it's still a work in progress, the latest update adds some new features and fixes.
PC Hardware
You can now get $400 off Samsung tech by signing up for Verizon 5G or Home Internet
Deal You can get $400 off Samsung gear like Galaxy laptops and OLED TVs when you sign up for Verizon 5G Home or Home Internet plans.
The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.
Intel appears to be working on an Arc B770 Battlemage GPU
Hardware Intel's social media team has been teasing us with Arc B770 hints lately, which is great news for value-conscious PC gamers looking for an alternative to NVIDIA and AMD.
Microsoft may debut Arm-based AMD chip in a Surface in 2026
AMD A reliable leaker claims Microsoft intends to launch new Surface PCs next year with AMD's upcoming Arm-based chip codenamed Sound Wave, but said chip looks to be designed for low-powered devices.
Gaming
Save $100 on the Lenovo Legion Go 1TB — now the same price as the 512GB version
Deal Now $100 off, the 1TB Lenovo Legion Go is the same price as the 512GB model and stands out with its large screen, kickstand, and detachable controllers.
Captain Blood is available now on Xbox after 15 years in development hell
ID@Xbox Blood, sweat, and tears brought Captain Blood to its launch nearly two decades after it was originally cancelled.
Console Wars: The Card Game is a parody packed tabletop game for fans of all franchises
Review Console Wars: The Card Game, a lighthearted, parody-filled strategy game that pokes fun at the gaming industry's console wars. It may just be what you need for your next game night.
Peripherals & Accessories
You loved this discount on our favorite AR glasses so much, XREAL is keeping it
Deal The XREAL Air 2 and Air 2 Pro AR glasses recently hit their lowest price ever, and the sales were so successful that XREAL decided to keep those prices.
The new SteelSeries Glorange Gamebuds nail the style I love for gaming accessories
GAMING SteelSeries' new orange GameBuds are stunning, but compatible with basically everything but Xbox.
Plugable's new dock supports five 4K@60Hz displays with USB-C
Hardware Plugable's UD-7400PD is a new USB-C dock that supports five external 4K displays. It sets a new standard for all laptop docks, and it doesn't cost as much as you might think.
This OLED gaming monitor hits 500Hz and protects against screen burn-in
Gaming Samsung just unveiled the Odyssey OLED G6, a 500Hz gaming monitor that features advanced anti burn-in technology to address one of OLED’s biggest flaws.
Microsoft
Microsoft's allegiance isn't to OpenAI's exorbitant AI models
AI Microsoft's allegiance isn't to OpenAI's exorbitant AI models and technology. Instead, Satya Nadella focuses on making whatever AI models or products accessible to customers via Azure.
Microsoft shuts down Experience Center store in Sydney, Australia
Microsoft Microsoft closed its Experience Centre in Sydney on May 10, 2025, but online customer support remains available for queries and other help.
Microsoft may dodge EU antitrust fine after unbundling Teams
Software Following a complaint by Slack and an investigation by EU regulators, Microsoft unbundled Teams from Office. The move seems likely to avoid fines by the EU.
Microsoft to lay off 3% of its workforce, targets management
Microsoft Microsoft is laying off 3% of its employees worldwide, with job cuts reportedly targeting layers of management.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft's allegiance isn't to OpenAI's exorbitant AI models
AI Microsoft's allegiance isn't to OpenAI's exorbitant AI models and technology. Instead, Satya Nadella focuses on making whatever AI models or products accessible to customers via Azure.
Microsoft will retire Bing Search APIs and recommends Azure AI
Software Microsoft quietly announced its plan to pull the plug on Bing Search APIs, and third-party app developers won't have access to the search engine's results.
ChatGPT becomes a "coding beast" with the new GPT-4.1 update
AI OpenAI is bringing GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini to ChatGPT, and the new AI models excel in web development and coding tasks compared to OpenAI o3 & o4-mini.
Anthropic's co-founder says a cuddly AI "bunny" could entertain your kids
AI Anthropic's co-founder, Jack Clark, indicated that he'd use an AI bunny or teddy bear to keep his child entertained and make it easier for them to socialize.
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Apple sued for using misleading AI ads to drive iPhone 16 sales
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The Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile finally stops working
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