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AI Microsoft will hold its developer-focused Build conference from May 19 to May 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
Windows & Software
Salesforce cuts 1,000 jobs but ramps up AI hiring
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PC Hardware
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These great laptops all have at least 32GB of RAM
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Best laptops with number pads 2025
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Gaming
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Everything shown during Capcom's live event
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is 2025's GOTY frontrunner, and it can be yours for less with these deals
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Peripherals & Accessories
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This super convenient dock for the ROG Ally is now just $30
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Microsoft
Microsoft is killing its “free” VPN with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, just days after increasing prices
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Copilot users will now access Think Deeper for free
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Salesforce CEO AI jabs at Microsoft are "all marketing"
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President Trump confirms that Microsoft is in talks to buy up TikTok
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Artificial Intelligence
Salesforce cuts 1,000 jobs but ramps up AI hiring
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OpenAI's deep research tool emulates a research analyst
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SoftBank may overtake Microsoft as OpenAI's top investor
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