Cyberpunk 2077 sequel enters pre-production, Phantom Liberty passes 10 million sold
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Windows & Software
Can the Tools for Humanity Orb solve an identity crisis before AGI?
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Microsoft Copilot AI allows executives to catch up after vacations
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Putin says Russia should "throttle" Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech firms
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PC Hardware
NVIDIA's new black screen bug affects the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti
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AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is $223 off at Newegg for a few more hours
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LG wants to give you a 180Hz gaming monitor for free
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HP's OmniBook 5 Flip convertible is down to $449 at Best Buy
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Gaming
Even Expedition 33's battle mechanics have hidden symbolic depth
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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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Grab these amazing Sony ANC headphones while they're $120 off
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Microsoft
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
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Microsoft bans workplace emails mentioning “Gaza,” “Palestine,” or “genocide”
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Microsoft accidentally leaks Walmart AI plans after Build 2025 protest
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Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft Copilot AI allows executives to catch up after vacations
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Will AGI end humanity? OpenAI scientists wanted "a doomsday bunker"
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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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