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Podcast: All about new (smaller) Surface PCs!
By Zac Bowden published
Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup.

US and China pause most tariffs for 90 days
By Sean Endicott published
Tariffs The United States and China have agreed to pause most tariffs for 90 days. The governments of both countries are reportedly likely to meet again to discuss further plans.

'No Rest for the Wicked' might force the Ori studio to "shut down" — lead dev
By Jez Corden last updated
Gaming "No Rest for the Wicked" is a hardcore action RPG with precise combat and absolutely stunning art, however, its difficult early access development cycle has overshadowed the potential.

ChatGPT says AI won't end humanity, but climatic collapse might
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI An AI-generated graph doesn't think artificial intelligence has a high propensity to end humanity, instead blaming climate-induced societal collapse.

Sam Altman wants his son to make real friends and not with AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that he wouldn't want his son to have an artificial intelligence chatbot as a best friend.

Microsoft buys 3M credits to hit carbon negativity by 2030
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft Microsoft recently signed a deal with sustainable forest management firm EFM to buy three million "carbon removal credits".

News roundup: New Surface hardware, Xbox handheld leak, and Palworld drama
By Sean Endicott published
News This week Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. Palworld had to remove a feature and images of the new Xbox handheld leaked as well.

Here are all the Xbox games launching from May 12 through May 18
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox DOOM: The Dark Ages is an excellent shooter, and it's one of many new Xbox games launching this week. Here are all the games coming from May 12 through May 18.
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