STALKER 2 and The Division 2 come together in a disaster-sequel bonanza
Collab The Division 2 is getting some killer looking cosmetics for players to get their hands on, themed around STALKER 2.
Windows & Software
Microsoft will finally add this Teams feature to channels
on schedule Microsoft Teams on the desktop will soon support scheduling messages within channels. The feature is already available in chats, but should roll out to channels in the coming months.
Windows 10 is in its final year of free support — here's what that means
PSA Windows 10's support lifecycle ends on October 14, 2025. It's time to migrate.
What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?
Insider FAQ Here's everything you need to know abou the Windows Insider Program and whether you should join.
PC Hardware
Land the perfect pre-built gaming PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator with our guide
Updated Skip the PC build process and take to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator with my picks of pre-built desktops that my team has tested and reviewed.
Should you buy the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the 7800X3D? I'll help you decide.
PC gaming 🔥 AMD's Ryzen 7 X3D processors are at the top of every PC gamer's wishlist, but which chip is the better option with availability, price, and performance in mind? Let's take a look.
Out of all the laptops we've tested, these are our favorite AI PCs
CPU, GPU, NPU Shopping for a new laptop? It only makes sense to check out the best AI PCs on the market today.
Scalpers buy out AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D stock with $200+ markups
Scalped Second-hand marketplaces show multiple listings of AMD's top-rated gaming CPU with inflated prices reaching $200 over MSRP.
Gaming
Best ROG Ally and ROG Ally X power banks 2024: Charge and play in Turbo mode
Extra juice! The ROG Ally and ROG Ally X are amazing gaming handhelds, but their huge flaw is their limited battery life. Fortunately, you can improve this with one of the best power banks.
ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally: Which is better to buy?
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ASUS ROG Ally X review: It's better than the original gaming handheld, but is that enough?
Review ASUS ROG Ally X offers twice the SSD capacity and double the battery capacity. I spent time playing games, running tests, and checking battery life to see how good it is.
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
Microsoft's multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI might be "some of the best money ever spent"
BEST SPEND Microsoft's deal to exclusively provide OpenAI with cloud computing services makes its initial multi-billion dollar investment worthwhile.
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.
Microsoft revives MSN brand with fresh new logo for 2024 — retires "Microsoft Start" branding
MSN In a statement to Windows Central, Microsoft has confirmed that it's unifying its news content services under the MSN brand once again.
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.
Artificial Intelligence
Apple gives OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus a digital billboard for a cut
STRATEGIC Apple has found an ingenious way to monetize its new Apple Intelligence service without charging a dime, thanks to its partnership with OpenAI.
Microsoft's multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI might be "some of the best money ever spent"
BEST SPEND Microsoft's deal to exclusively provide OpenAI with cloud computing services makes its initial multi-billion dollar investment worthwhile.
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.
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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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