Elden Ring Nightreign gets an Evanescence AMV-esque trailer
Gaming Elden Ring Nightreign gets an Evanescence-backed, AMV-esque trailer that channels the perfect emo energy.
Windows & Software
Microsoft’s Build blunder may have led to Teams' most useful update of the year
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Microsoft Copilot AI allows executives to catch up after vacations
AI AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT are gaining traction in workplaces, taking over repetitive tasks and allowing executives more stress-free vacations.
Putin says Russia should "throttle" Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech firms
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PC Hardware
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NVIDIA's new black screen bug affects the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti
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Don't expect next-gen Snapdragon X chips to launch in 2025
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AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is $223 off at Newegg for a few more hours
Deals AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is one of Team Red's most powerful CPUs for gaming and work, and it's now down to $325 today only. A 1TB SSD is included for free.
Gaming
I love that DOOM: The Dark Ages requires ray tracing, and I hope more games follow
PC Gaming DOOM: The Dark Ages' requirement for ray tracing is a step forward for game design that I love, and I hope more titles follow id Software's example.
A classic Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is on sale for less than $50!
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The combat of this upcoming Xbox and PC RPG looks too insane to be real, but I hope it is
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Peripherals & Accessories
The 2TB SSD I scored highest is down to $129 today only
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Razer Joro wireless keyboard review: Ultimate portability, macOS support, and some gaming
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Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse review: Tiny, mighty, and a little bit awesome
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Grab these amazing Sony ANC headphones while they're $120 off
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Microsoft
Is the AGI dream for Satya Nadella and Sam Altman dead?
AI Sam Altman thinks we should shift focus to the first self-replicating AI "spaceship", while Satya Nadella is focused on delivering real impact to society.
Could AI replace meteorologists? Microsoft's latest model might
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"Is my work killing kids?" Microsoft engineer asks in email that led to keyword bans
Microsoft This un-named Microsoft engineer sent a company-wide email debating Microsoft's dealings with Israel, which could have got certain keywords banned for internal comms.
Microsoft bans workplace emails mentioning “Gaza,” “Palestine,” or “genocide”
Microsoft Microsoft has blocked internal emails containing the words “Palestine,” “Gaza,” and “genocide.” The change follows several employee-led protests.
Artificial Intelligence
Is the AGI dream for Satya Nadella and Sam Altman dead?
AI Sam Altman thinks we should shift focus to the first self-replicating AI "spaceship", while Satya Nadella is focused on delivering real impact to society.
Microsoft Copilot AI allows executives to catch up after vacations
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Will AGI end humanity? OpenAI scientists wanted "a doomsday bunker"
AI Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever reportedly expressed concerns about AGI, proposing "a doomsday bunker" to seek refuge in an unprecedented disaster.
Could AI replace meteorologists? Microsoft's latest model might
AI Microsoft's latest AI model, Aurora, is designed to help provide detailed and accurate weather forecasts. It can generate accurate 10-day forecasts in seconds.
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