Windows 11 version 25H2: Everything we know so far
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Windows & Software
How to set up new laptop running Windows 11 in 2025
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Google CEO says AI's threat to humanity is "pretty high"
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PC Hardware
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Dell makes its new Premium laptops official, goodbye XPS
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Gaming
Here's the best gaming handheld to get for your specific needs
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Underwater combat is coming back in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Capcom finally gives Street Fighter 6 players the swimsuits they want
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Peripherals & Accessories
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Microsoft
OpenAI may prematurely declare AGI to sever its ties with Microsoft
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OpenAI could have its cake and eat it too with Microsoft
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More job cuts are coming for Microsoft employees in early July
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Artificial Intelligence
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Google CEO says AI's threat to humanity is "pretty high"
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Google launches Gemini CLI AI agent for developers
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Sam Altman breaks silence on Microsoft-OpenAI tension
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has broken his silence on the matter, revealing that he recently discussed OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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