Dell has a crazy cheap laptop deal right now that isn't trash!
Deals Generally, I'm telling people to avoid the absolute cheapest laptop deals during the Prime Day week, but in this case, Dell has something that's worth attention.
Features
You should hold off on buying a microSD Express card for now
Gaming handhelds Most PC gaming handhelds on the market today cannot take full advantage of microSD Express cards, but I hope future ones do. Here's why.
I compare the new Dell 14 Premium to its XPS 14 predecessor
Laptops Dell's premium laptops are going through a big change, and right now, you can buy both the XPS 14 and its successor, the Dell 14 Premium. Which should you buy?
7 new Windows 11 features in the July 2025 Security Update
Windows 11 In the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update for July 2025, Microsoft is rolling out new features like smaller Taskbar icons, Windows Share compression, and more.
Xbox says its recently revealed game slate is safe, but is it really?
Xbox This past week has been a bloodbath for the upcoming Xbox catalog, making it hard to take a promise that recently showcased titles are safe at face value.
Windows & Software
Now's the time to lock in a discounted Adobe subscription plan
Deals Now's the time to lock in an Adobe subscription plan while they're discounted to far more affordable prices. Here are the five best deal plans available right now.
Teams now has threads in channels — a feature Slack users have had for years
Apps Microsoft Teams is finally adding threaded replies in channels, a feature Slack and others have had for years. The feature is now in public preview.
Microsoft Edge just got a lot faster — UI elements now load up to 40% quicker
Browsing Microsoft Edge is now faster than ever, with UI load times reduced by 40% and key elements loading in under 300ms thanks to WebUI2.0.
PC Hardware
These are the best accessory deals for your Surface Pro 12-inch
Deals The Surface Pro 12-inch got a near-perfect score in our review, but the right accessories can make it even better. These are the 7 best Prime Day discounts!
13 laptop and tech deals I can actually recommend
Deals Amazon Prime Day has discounted some of my favorite tech and accessories I've reviewed over the years, and sales make them even easier to recommend.
You can now buy a Snapdragon X laptop for $500, the lowest I think we'll see this week
Deal In the market for a new Windows 11 PC this Amazon Prime Day? You should consider a Copilot+ PC, and I've rounded up the best deals I've seen on them this week.
You can now buy a Snapdragon X laptop for $500, the lowest I think we'll see this week
Deal I've been waiting to see how low Snapdragon X powered laptops get this Amazon Prime Day week, and it just crossed under the $500 line. I don't think we'll see a Snapdragon X laptop for cheaper than this deal.
Handheld Gaming PCs
You should hold off on buying a microSD Express card for now
Gaming handhelds Most PC gaming handhelds on the market today cannot take full advantage of microSD Express cards, but I hope future ones do. Here's why.
Gaming
Every Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is on sale — here's the best deal
Deal Seagate's Xbox Series X|S Expansion Cards are all on sale, but the 4TB model offers the best storage per dollar ahead of Prime Day.
One of WH40K's best third-person shooters is on a 51% discount for Amazon Prime Day
Deals An Amazon Prime Day deal for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has you fighting hordes of Tyranid aliens and Chaos cultists as the indomitable Space Marines.
Oblivion Remastered is getting its second big update, with fixes for this major issue
Xbox The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is getting a second major update via Steam Beta, with fixes for performance and more.
Artificial Intelligence
Don't trust AI with your health if you're prone to typos
AI A new study highlights how a simple typo can prompt an AI-powered tool to incorrectly advise a patient against seeking medical attention.
4KB Atari game defeats Copilot AI at chess
AI An almost 50-year-old Atari Chess game left both Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT LLM chatbots in defeat against 4KB of ancient technology.
ChatGPT tricked into Windows piracy with a "dead grandma" scam
AI Users are employing the 'dead grandma' trick to make ChatGPT appear empathetic and to trick it into generating Windows 7 activation keys.
Perplexity launches AI web browser that you can pay $200 a month to access now
AI Perplexity has launched its own AI-powered web browser dubbed "Comet" that is available now, but only if you pay $200 a month as part of Perplexity Max. Otherwise, you'll have to wait for an invitation to use it for free.
Microsoft
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.
Windows 11 set to gain big lock screen updates
Windows 11 Customizable widgets, dynamic widgets, battery percentage indicators, and gamepad support are all coming soon to the lock screen on Windows 11.
7 new Windows 11 features in the July 2025 Security Update
Windows 11 In the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update for July 2025, Microsoft is rolling out new features like smaller Taskbar icons, Windows Share compression, and more.
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
Our pick for best gaming headset of 2024 is currently 15% OFF for Prime Day
Deals This is a personal favorite headset. Monster audio, crazy versatility, and absurd value, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) is an understated masterpiece of accessory engineering.
Deals
Every Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is on sale — here's the best deal
Deal Seagate's Xbox Series X|S Expansion Cards are all on sale, but the 4TB model offers the best storage per dollar ahead of Prime Day.
One of WH40K's best third-person shooters is on a 51% discount for Amazon Prime Day
Deals An Amazon Prime Day deal for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has you fighting hordes of Tyranid aliens and Chaos cultists as the indomitable Space Marines.
Now's the time to lock in a discounted Adobe subscription plan
Deals Now's the time to lock in an Adobe subscription plan while they're discounted to far more affordable prices. Here are the five best deal plans available right now.
Assassin's Creed Shadows for Xbox has a fantastic Amazon Prime Day discount
Deals Physical copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows for Xbox Series X are on sale thanks to Amazon Prime Day, meaning you can save on Ubisoft's best game in years.