Putin says Russia should "throttle" Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech firms
Apps Putin says Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech should be throttled in Russia as tensions rise between the two countries.
Windows & Software
Microsoft Edge is getting a redesigned New Tab Page powered by Copilot
Browsing The New Tab Page within Microsoft Edge will soon include Copilot prompts for some users. Microsoft is rolling out the new experience to Edge in May 2025.
Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording on Windows 11
Apps Windows 11’s Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording and export, giving users a fast way to create shareable content.
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.
PC Hardware
Don't expect next-gen Snapdragon X chips to launch in 2025
Hardware Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.
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.
LG wants to give you a 180Hz gaming monitor for free
Deals Free displays seem to be the biggest deal on Memorial Day, with LG giving away a QHD 180Hz monitor when you buy its discounted OLED beauty.
HP's OmniBook 5 Flip convertible is down to $449 at Best Buy
Deals HP's OmniBook 5 Flip is a great little 14-inch convertible PC for productivity, streaming, and homework. This Memorial Day sale knocks off $350.
Gaming
Best mobile controllers for Xbox and NVIDIA GeForce Cloud Gaming
Xbox Take full advantage of the best Xbox Cloud Gaming experience with our list of the best xCloud-supported controllers.
Best Xbox headsets in 2025
🎧 Xbox 🎧 The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
Best Xbox accessories in 2025
Xbox Want to enhance your Xbox experience? These are the best Xbox accessories money can buy to pair with your Xbox Series S, X or Xbox One.
Peripherals & Accessories
The 2TB SSD I scored highest is down to $129 today only
Deals I've had the SK hynix Platinum P41 in my personal gaming PC for years, and the 2TB model hasn't been this cheap since last year.
Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse review: Tiny, mighty, and a little bit awesome
Review I've been using the tiny and mighty Razer Basilisk Mobile, a wireless gaming mouse designed for ultimate portability. It's awesome for those who want to downsize.
Grab these amazing Sony ANC headphones while they're $120 off
DEAL Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling are $120 off with this Memorial Day deal. They're an excellent choice, especially at this low price.
This new PCIe 5.0 SSD from Crucial could be perfect for laptops
Hardware Crucial announced a new T710 PCIe 5.0 SSD made for high-performance laptops and desktop PCs. With it comes a new X10 portable SSD with USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2x2) speed.
Microsoft
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.
"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.
Microsoft accidentally leaks Walmart AI plans after Build 2025 protest
AI Microsoft accidentally revealed Walmart’s plans to expand its use of AI when a private Teams message was shown during a protest at Build 2025.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
OpenAI did "a lot of unnatural things" to maintain the Ghibli hype
AI The Ghibli hype behind OpenAI's new image generator might have helped ChatGPT gain over one million new users in under one hour, but it forced OpenAI to do a lot of "unnatural" things.
OpenAI buys Apple design guru's AI device startup for $6.5B
AI OpenAI just bought former Apple designer Jony Ive's AI device startup, io, to help facilitate the development of AI-powered devices.
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Samsung's BOGO Odyssey display deal is too good to miss
Deals The Odyssey G9 is down to $799, and Samsung is throwing in a free Odyssey G5 for good measure as we head into Memorial Day weekend.
Windows Phone just got its first AI ChatGPT-style app. No, really.
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OpenAI could develop a screenless ChatGPT phone to rival the iPhone
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Apple sued for using misleading AI ads to drive iPhone 16 sales
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