007 First Light gets a release date and gameplay reveal
Gaming Developer IO Interactive shared more about its upcoming spy thriller game, 007 First Light, as well as revealing the game is launching on March 27, 2026.
Features
World of Warcraft's Player Housing system is not what you think
Gaming At Gamescom 2025, I tried out World of Warcraft's exciting new Player Housing feature. This is why I think it could end up being the maturing MMO's most important feature in years.
Running Ollama on WSL vs Windows: a simple guide
AI On Windows 11, you can use Ollama either natively or through WSL, with the latter being potentially important for developers. The good news is, it works well.
Windows 11 version 25H2: Everything you need to know
Windows 11 The next version of the Windows 11 operating system will debut this fall. Here's everything we you need to know, including what the update changes, when it will launch, and more.
Obsidian’s sci-fi sequel already feels like a win
Xbox Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment invited me to preview The Outer Worlds 2, and I'm even more excited to play this sci-fi RPG at launch now.
Windows & Software
Are Microsoft's Windows 10 plans part of programmed obsolescence?
Windows 10 While Microsoft has provided an 'Extended Security Updates' program for those who can't upgrade from Windows 10, some users think it's "planned obsolescence".
PowerToys now spots and helps fix hotkey conflicts on Windows 11
Apps Windows hotkey conflicts can be frustrating, but PowerToys v0.94 adds conflict detection to help you spot and fix clashing shortcuts.
How to convert your Windows 10 drive and enable Secure Boot for modern games
How-to Learn how to convert MBR to GPT, switch BIOS to UEFI, and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on Windows 10 to run modern games like Battlefield 6.
PC Hardware
Intel’s big payout comes with strings — Trump could block foundry sale
Computing The US now owns 9.9% of Intel and wants the chipmaker to retain control of its foundry business.
Meta Quest 3 and 3S gain support for Windows on Arm PCs through Mixed Reality Link
VR Snapdragon X-powered Windows on Arm PCs can finally connect to Meta Quest headsets thanks to a new Mixed Reality Link update
Mobile CPU in a pre-built desktop? ASUS tried it. Here are the results.
Review ASUS built the T500 to offer a desktop-class RTX graphics card paired with an Intel Core laptop CPU. Does it work? Not really. Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft is killing off the Mobile Plans app, but you won’t need it for 5G laptops
Apps Microsoft confirms the Mobile Plans app will shut down in 2026, replaced by easier eSIM setup and carrier websites on Windows 11.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Increase ROG Ally or Ally X storage the quick and easy way
Handhelds The ROG Ally and ROG Ally X's microSD card slot supports UHS-II, so you want to make sure you get a card that can take advantage of this feature.
Gaming
World of Warcraft's Player Housing system is not what you think
Gaming At Gamescom 2025, I tried out World of Warcraft's exciting new Player Housing feature. This is why I think it could end up being the maturing MMO's most important feature in years.
New Xbox Game Pass games (Sept. 2025): What's coming, leaving soon
Xbox Game Pass As 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.
Here's how to to kill Helldivers 2 Hive Lord bosses
News Helldivers 2's new Into the Unjust update has added several new enemies, but Hive Lords — gigantic armored worm bosses — are the nastiest of the bunch.
Artificial Intelligence
Running Ollama on WSL vs Windows: a simple guide
AI On Windows 11, you can use Ollama either natively or through WSL, with the latter being potentially important for developers. The good news is, it works well.
AI safety trumps Meta’s multimillion-dollar paychecks
AI Meta is seemingly having a hard time keeping its relatively new employees despite multimillion-dollar offers, with several members jumping ship less than a month after joining.
A 90-minute podcast from nothing but text — Microsoft’s AI just changed the game
AI Microsoft’s latest AI project is a game-changer for creators
Perplexity's AI browser has serious security flaws
AI Would you trust an AI to browse the web for you? Perplexity’s Comet browser wants to, yet research shows it's susceptible to some very basic phishing scams.
Microsoft
Major win for Microsoft: court ruling requires Google to assist rivals like Bing
Microsoft A U.S. judge has ruled that Google will not have to sell Chrome or Android, but it will need to start sharing search data to help rival search engines and allow Android phone makers to preload non-Google browsers and assistants.
Microsoft Teams just got 26 new features — here’s the full list and what’s new
Apps Microsoft Teams rolled out 26 new features this month, including support for multiple emoji reactions, custom Copilot dictionaries, and improved desk booking.
Microsoft Word will now save every new document to the cloud automatically by default
Apps Microsoft Word will now save new files to the cloud automatically by default, but not all users are happy with the change.
Forget AR goggles, this Copilot concept wants to live in your ears
AR Braz de Pina, a Microsoft UX/UI designer, recently shared an unofficial concept of a Copilot-powered wearable that could act as HoloLens' successor. However, its ergonomics could be an issue.
Peripherals & Accessories
What makes the Kraken Kitty V3 Pro a standout — and why it might be a farewell
Gaming The Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro is official, and I've already been using it. This is already an easy contender for the best cat-ears gaming headset ever.
Deals
One of the most powerful mini PCs you've ever seen is a whopping $500 cheaper right now
Deals Mini PCs with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU inside aren't very common right now, and generally really expensive. So how about a huge $500 discount on one?!
Cheapest Xbox Game Pass deals for August 2025
Gaming Get caught up on the best Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deals, discounts, and sales for the month.
This Surface Laptop 13-inch deal is so new — even the biggest price trackers missed it
Deal The Surface Laptop 13-inch just dropped to $740 at Amazon — and price trackers haven’t caught up yet.
Here's where to preorder Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Mirror Edition
Gaming The Mirror Edition of the popular Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 RPG is up for preorder. You can get limited edition goodies, including a gorgeous steelbook, with this purchase.
