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Microsoft begins testing desktop sharing with Copilot on Windows 11
Zac Bowdenpublished
Windows 11First announced earlier this year, sharing your desktop with Copilot on Windows 11 is now in testing with insiders across all preview channels.

World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion will debut at Gamescom 2025
Alexander Copepublished
GamingBlizzard Entertainment has confirmed that it will fully unveil the World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion at Gamescom with an opening cinematic, gameplay deep dives, and more.

My GOTY pick is on sale for a huge discount — it's not Expedition 33
Brendan Lowrypublished
DealsMy Game of the Year pick is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and you can pick up the incredible RPG right now for a huge 28% off discount.

Amazon delays Alexa.com launch again
Kevin Okemwapublished
AIAmazon has delayed the launch of Alexa.com to no sooner than July 31, after it had initially promised to ship the product by the end of June 2025.









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Features

Xbox Ally gaming handheld: Everything we know so far
ByJez Cordenlast updated
XboxCodenamed Kennan, the Xbox Ally is Xbox's first OEM partner handheld, but what exactly is this shiny new device going to be like? We have some details.

Windows 11 adds an AI agent to help you manage settings
ByMauro Huculakpublished
Windows 11The Windows 11 Settings app is gaining a new AI agent that uses the Mu model to assist you in finding and applying system settings using natural language, and here's what you need to know.

The world's most popular esports gaming mouse just got some MAJOR upgrades, and I have one
ByZachary Boddypublished
Hands-onRazer has announced the brand-new DeathAdder V4 Pro, and it boasts some serious upgrades across the board. I've been using it, so here are my initial thoughts.

You should hold off on buying a microSD Express card for now
ByRebecca Spearpublished
Gaming handheldsMost PC gaming handhelds on the market today cannot take full advantage of microSD Express cards, but I hope future ones do. Here's why.
Windows & Software

YouTube clarifies updated monetization rules, targeting AI
ByKevin Okemwapublished
SOFTWARE APPSThe updated monetization policies are designed to help better identify mass-produced and repetitive content as AI becomes more prevalent.

Now's the time to lock in a discounted Adobe subscription plan
ByRebecca Spearpublished
DealsNow's the time to lock in an Adobe subscription plan while they're discounted to far more affordable prices. Here are the five best deal plans available right now.

Teams now has threads in channels — a feature Slack users have had for years
BySean Endicottpublished
AppsMicrosoft Teams is finally adding threaded replies in channels, a feature Slack and others have had for years. The feature is now in public preview.
PC Hardware

Razer's Thunderbolt 5 Dock Chroma gets a major upgrade
ByCale Huntpublished
ReviewRazer's new Thunderbolt 5 docking station received a major glow-up over its predecessor with a new M.2 SSD enclosure and double the Thunderbolt performance.

Dell 14 Plus just dropped to under $680, making a great value even better
BySean Endicottlast updated
DealsThe Dell 14 Plus delivers standout value for students and remote workers. It's now $420 off.

You can now buy a Snapdragon X laptop for under $500, a low I didn't think we'd see just yet
ByZac Bowdenlast updated
DealI've been waiting to see how low Snapdragon X powered laptops get this Amazon Prime Day week, and it just crossed under $500. I don't think we'll see a Snapdragon X laptop for cheaper than this deal.

You can now buy a Snapdragon X laptop for $500, the lowest I think we'll see this week
ByZac Bowdenlast updated
DealIn the market for a new Windows 11 PC this Amazon Prime Day? You should consider a Copilot+ PC, and I've rounded up the best deals I've seen on them this week.

How NVIDIA beat Microsoft and Apple to a $4 trillion valuation
BySean Endicottpublished
ComputingNVIDIA became the world’s first $4 trillion company after years of AI-driven growth, passing tech giants Microsoft and Apple along the way.

UK DEAL: Flagship Surface Laptop 7 is an incredible £900 off for Prime Day!
ByZac Bowdenpublished
DealThe top-end configuration of Surface Laptop 7, with a 15-inch screen, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD storage, is £900 off right now, making it cheaper than an entry-level MacBook Pro. An insane deal for UK folks!
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Handheld Gaming PCs

Windows 7 running natively on a Steam Deck is unnatural, but here it is
ByBen Wilsonpublished
HandheldsIt boots, but there's something wrong with it. Then again, if "Bob Pony" devotes any more time to this unusual project, that could all change.
Gaming

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass title 'Subnautica 2' is facing boycott calls
ByJez Cordenlast updated
XboxIt's troubling waters for Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment, as publisher Krafton goes nuclear.

ZeniMax Online devs will reportedly soon be hit by Microsoft layoffs
ByBrendan Lowrypublished
NewsA new report suggests that "almost all" the ZeniMax Online Studios devs that worked on its cancelled Blackbird MMO "are losing their jobs" following the Microsoft and Xbox layoffs.

New Xbox Game Pass games (Jul. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon
ByZachary Boddylast updated
Xbox Game PassAs Xbox Game Pass grows ever bigger, I'm keeping careful track of the best new additions, upcoming arrivals, which games are leaving soon, and much more.
Artificial Intelligence

NVIDIA CEO says human ideas are the only thing that can save our jobs from AI
ByCale Huntpublished
AINVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang shares some semi-optimism regarding AI-related job loss, saying that the workforce will only suffer if society runs out of ideas.

See how Microsoft Copilot stacked up head-to-head with other AI LLMs in a direct IQ test 🧠
ByJez Cordenlast updated
AIMicrosoft Copilot ranked a lowly 25th out of the top 26 large language models in terms of IQ, using questions that do not appear anywhere else online.

This AI malware can bypass Microsoft Defender 8% of the time
ByKevin Okemwapublished
AIOutflank researchers are set to unveil new AI malware at Black Hat 2025 in August with the capability to bypass Microsoft Defender.

Microsoft unveils new Phi model with new hybrid architecture
ByKevin Okemwapublished
AIMicrosoft recently unveiled Phi-mini-flash-reasoning as its latest entry in the Phi family of small AI models, developed using a new hybrid architecture (SambaY), making its responses 10x faster.
Microsoft

Microsoft resolves annoying Windows Firewall error
ByKevin Okemwapublished
Windows 11An issue in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security for Windows 11 24H2 was prompted by a feature in development, but not fully implemented.

Windows 11 will soon use AI to describe images on your screen
ByZac Bowdenpublished
Windows 11A new "Describe Image" feature is coming soon to Click To Do, which will allow Windows 11 to use AI to describe an image that's currently on your screen.

Microsoft shareholders demand review of Azure and AI use tied to Israeli military
BySean Endicottpublished
MicrosoftA shareholder resolution demands that Microsoft report on its human rights due diligence amid allegations about Azure and AI use by the Israeli government.

Microsoft will stop releasing new features in Office for Windows 10 users
ByZac Bowdenpublished
OfficeWhile Microsoft will continue to support Office with security updates on Windows 10 through October 2028, the company won't be releasing new features for the suite of apps starting next year.
Peripherals & Accessories

This gaming headset I reviewed (and love) is almost $100 off for Prime Day
ByBrendan Lowrypublished
DealsThe gaming headset I use daily is Alienware's Pro Wireless, and it's on sale for almost a full $100 off during Amazon Prime Day.

The world's most popular esports gaming mouse just got some MAJOR upgrades, and I have one
ByZachary Boddypublished
Hands-onRazer has announced the brand-new DeathAdder V4 Pro, and it boasts some serious upgrades across the board. I've been using it, so here are my initial thoughts.

You should try this XREAL alternative that's a lot cheaper in Best Buy's anti-Prime Day sale
ByRichard Devinelast updated
DealsXREAL grabs the headlines (and rightly so) when it comes to AR glasses, but there are alternatives. This anti-Prime Day deal at Best Buy gets you something very similar, but costs a lot less.
Deals

Dell 14 Plus just dropped to under $680, making a great value even better
BySean Endicottlast updated
DealsThe Dell 14 Plus delivers standout value for students and remote workers. It's now $420 off.

Grab an Xbox Series S on sale in this anti-Prime Day deal
BySamuel Tolbertlast updated
DealsThe Xbox Series S is back at something resembling a decent price, but only while this anti-Prime Day deal lasts, so act fast!

I skipped Prime Day tech for baby gear — here are the 5 deals that almost got me
BySean Endicottpublished
DealsI’m skipping tech shopping this Prime Day to prep for fatherhood, but these are the deals I would have taken advantage of if I weren't expecting.

Upgrade your ROG Ally with this discounted SSD
ByRebecca Spearpublished
DealsAdd more storage space to your ROG Ally by upgrading the SSD. The WD_BLACK SSD I use is currently at a major discount for Prime Day.

This gaming headset I reviewed (and love) is almost $100 off for Prime Day
ByBrendan Lowrypublished
DealsThe gaming headset I use daily is Alienware's Pro Wireless, and it's on sale for almost a full $100 off during Amazon Prime Day.

You can now buy a Snapdragon X laptop for under $500, a low I didn't think we'd see just yet
ByZac Bowdenlast updated
DealI've been waiting to see how low Snapdragon X powered laptops get this Amazon Prime Day week, and it just crossed under $500. I don't think we'll see a Snapdragon X laptop for cheaper than this deal.