Slay in style with DOOM: The Dark Ages PCs you could get free
News DOOM: The Dark Ages is finally here, and so are these wicked cool PCs, laptops, and GPUs styled after its hellish aesthetic. If you're lucky, you could win one for free.
Windows & Software
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.
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.
PC Hardware
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.
Microsoft may debut Arm-based AMD chip in a Surface in 2026
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DOOM: The Dark Ages with NVIDIA MFG 4x enabled is incredible
PC gaming DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives with native ray tracing and heavy system demands, which is a perfect testing bed for NVIDIA's Multi Frame Gen. Here are the results.
Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.
Gaming
Best Xbox controller chargers in 2025
Accessories Tired of using AA batteries for your Xbox Wireless Controller? Don't miss these nifty charging accessories that'll keep your gamepad juiced up.
A Qualcomm job listing suggests Xbox is working on next-gen Arm-based hardware — but what's the truth?
Xbox Could the next Xbox have an Arm chip in it? Here's what our sources are telling us.
DOOM: The Dark Ages' soundtrack is now available
Xbox DOOM: The Dark Ages' soundtrack is available right now, and you've got some options for how you want to listen to it.
Peripherals & Accessories
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.
I tested CalDigit's Element 5 Hub to see if it's worth $280
Accessories CalDigit's Element 5 Hub fixes everything I didn't like about the original Element 4 Hub, all the while upgrading performance to accommodate Thunderbolt 5 speed. Is it the right hub for you?
Microsoft
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.
OpenAI and Microsoft renegotiate multi-billion-dollar partnership
AI Microsoft is reportedly in the process of reworking its partnership, willing to give up some equity to continue accessing sophisticated AI models beyond 2030.
Microsoft buys 3M credits to hit carbon negativity by 2030
Microsoft Microsoft recently signed a deal with sustainable forest management firm EFM to buy three million "carbon removal credits".
Artificial Intelligence
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.
OpenAI wants to build subscriptions for an AI operating system
AI Sam Altman claims OpenAI could develop a core AI subscription, explaining how a new operating system could feature ChatGPT's user experience.
Grok AI claims Musk prioritizes humanity safety over AI progress
AI Grok AI says Elon Musk is better suited to run AI advances over OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if humanity's fate is at stake.
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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
Windows Phone Someone must have finally pulled the plug, as five years after support officially ended, the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has stopped working properly.
