Google's AirDrop alternative is on the way to Windows on Arm
coming soon Google's Quick Share allows you to share files across Android devices and Windows PCs. It looks like the app will soon support Windows on Arm PCs.
Windows & Software
How to change Recycle Bin settings on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can use these steps to change the Recycle Bin settings to minimize accidental deletions and have more space to store deleted files on your computer.
Block politics from X (Twitter) with this extension
No politics A new browser extension uses AI to filter out political content from X (formerly Twitter).
Mozilla axes 30% of its staffers and closes advocacy division
MORE LAYOFFS Mozilla recently laid off 30% of its workforce due to a “relentless onslaught of change.” It also shut down its advocacy and global programs divisions.
PC Hardware
Black Friday gaming laptop deals are underway; here are my top 9 picks
Deals You don't have to wait for Black Friday to find hot deals on the best gaming laptops of the year.
Best Buy's early access Black Friday deals are live; here are my favorites
Early deals Black Friday officially kicks off on November 29, but plenty of retailers are already offering significant discounts. Here are some of my favorites.
Complement your gaming laptop with the best accessories we've tested
Gaming essentials From absolute essentials to cool add-ons, we have a ton of great gaming laptop accessory recommendations.
The best Windows PC and Xbox deals for Black Friday 2024
Deals I'm curating a list of price-crunching savings on top-rated Windows PCs and Xbox gaming hardware. Here's what you need to know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2024.
Gaming
A new gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is here
Deep Dive Check out this sneak peek at gameplay structure, exploration, and combat before the game releases next month,
There's more than a movie bringing Minecraft into our world, but this experience requires *you*
Minecraft Experience I sat down with two of the people behind "Minecraft Experience," a real-world interactive Minecraft attraction that you can go visit right now in Dallas.
Age of Mythology: Retold's free new mode is a fantastic addition
Arena Arena of the Gods is a great addition to Age of Mythology: Retold, and it's entirely free.
Call of Duty: Warzone gets the Black Ops 6 treatment in Season 1
BO6 x WZ Black Ops 6 integration with Call of Duty: Warzone will add omnimovement and make big changes to inventory and other gameplay mechanics.
'Genshin Impact' launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 20, complete with extra bonuses to sweeten the deal
Genshin Impact Xbox HoYoverse unveils a new trailer for Genshin Impact's upcoming 5.2 content update and additional regarding the Xbox version which will launch later this month.
Peripherals & Accessories
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3, 2024) review — This might be the best $ for $ Xbox headset money can buy
Review Turtle Beach's Stealth 700 (Gen 3) is the very essence of perfection, bringing high-end quality to a more affordable price point.
It's cheaper than ever to customize your Secretlab chair with Arcane, World of Warcraft, or Dragonball skins
Lite Work Secretlab has released SKINS Lite, a more affordable way to customize your TITAN Evo, now with new versions for Arcane, World of Warcarft, and Dragonball.
Forget waiting: I found 11 early Black Friday Xbox controller deals ripe for the picking
Game On Black Friday is still a month away, but there are plenty of excellent early Xbox controller deals available right now. Why wait?
Need a new mouse? These 6 options are the best on the market.
Updated Looking for the best mouse you can buy? Whether you're a gamer, a productivity wizard, or a professional often on the road, we have a mouse for you right here.
Microsoft
How to manage storage devices on Windows 11
On Windows 11, through GUI experience, you can manage storage devices with the Disks & volume settings or using the legacy Disk Management console, and in this guide, I will explain how.
News roundup: Xbox snags a PlayStation exclusive and Mac mini puts PCs to shame
Shocking news Death Stranding's surprise launch on Xbox Series X|S and Windows 11 topped the headlines this week. We also saw OpenAI's CEO discuss AGI, Microsoft 365 prices go up, and Apple unveil its M4 Mac mini.
Microsoft 365 will soon cost more, and it's Copilot's fault
AI!!! Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 Family will soon cost more in several regions. The price increase is due to the addition of AI features in Copilot and Designer.
Microsoft might rebrand its AI platform to "Windows Intelligence"
Is this intelligent? References from the appprivacy.adml file shared on X suggests the company could potentially group Windows 11's AI-powered features under one umbrella called Windows Intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence
British mathematician AI painting auctioned at $1M with a spell of doom
Ai-Da A humanoid AI-powered robbot recently created a painting ofEnglish mathematician Alan Turing which was sold for $1,084,800 at an auction.
OpenAI wiggles out of copyright infringement
Cognizable injury A New York federal judge recently dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against OpenAI by news outlets after they failed to "allege a cognizable injury" in court.
Windows 11's Paint and Notepad get new AI experiences to boost creativity
GET CREATIVE Microsoft recently shipped next-gen AI experiences to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11, including generative fill, generative erase, and rewriting capabilities.
OpenAI hires former Meta AR lead to support its robotics and hardware efforts
ROBOTICS & HARDWARE Meta's former AR glasses lead Caitlin Kalinowski recently announced she was joining OpenAI to support its robotics and consumer hardware efforts.
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The Surface Duo is dead — Microsoft pulls plug on $1,500 Surface Duo 2 after just one Android OS upgrade
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Huawei's 10-inch tri-folding phone confirms Satya Nadella was wrong for killing Windows Phone AND Surface Duo
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HONOR's new AI intent-based eye-tracking technology will revolutionize how users interact with smartphones (and maybe your PC)
EYE TRACKING HONOR announced the broad availability of its intent-based eye-tracking technology. The feature allows users to interact with smartphone devices using their eyes only.
