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Windows & Software
Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording on Windows 11
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PC Hardware
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Gaming
Zenless Zone Zero's full Xbox release date in June has been disclosed
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Peripherals & Accessories
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This new PCIe 5.0 SSD from Crucial could be perfect for laptops
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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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Artificial Intelligence
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OpenAI buys Apple design guru's AI device startup for $6.5B
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