Microsoft Edge Game Assist brings floating in-game guides to Windows 11
Gaming Edge Game Assist brings a floating browser to Windows 11, letting gamers view guides and content without leaving their games. It's now available to all users.
Windows & Software
12 must-have apps power users should install on Windows 11 PCs
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Anthropic CEO says AI will kill 50% of white-collar jobs for Gen Z
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Microsoft revives Edge extension toggle for individual sites
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PC Hardware
Everything you need to know about Thunderbolt 5
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New info about NVIDIA's rumored APU for gaming laptops has leaked
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I'm one of the first to go hands-on with the all-new Razer Blade 14, and I have thoughts
Laptops Razer sent me a pre-production sample of the redesigned Razer Blade 14, and I've spent a few hours to see if this may be one of 2025's best 14-inch gaming laptops.
NVIDIA's new black screen bug affects the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti
Hardware There's a new black screen bug affecting RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, but NVIDIA has taken the initiative by explaining and, more importantly, offering a fix.
Gaming
Retro fighter Blazing Strike is available now on Xbox
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The Division 2 Battle for Brooklyn is a must-play DLC
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Elden Ring: Nightreign surges to 300K players amid divisive reviews
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Peripherals & Accessories
One of HyperX's best PC gaming headsets just received a big discount
Deal The HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless gaming headset unlocks premium game sound while chatting with friends, and this 21% discount on Amazon makes it an easy pick.
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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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
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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
Anthropic CEO says AI will kill 50% of white-collar jobs for Gen Z
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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
AI AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT are gaining traction in workplaces, taking over repetitive tasks and allowing executives more stress-free vacations.
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.
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