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Windows & Software
How to adjust region settings on Windows 11
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How to get started with Windows Recall on Windows 11
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OpenAI's Sam Altman says AGI is becoming a "less useful term" with o1 — "astonishing cognitive capabilities" predicted before 2026
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PC Hardware
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Have a Ryzen 7 7800X3D? Make sure you get the right RAM to boost performance.
Updated AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D and its Ryzen 7 7700X sibling only get better when paired with the right RAM.
How to choose the right motherboard for your Core i9-12900K
PC build Pair this powerful processor with the perfect motherboard.
Gaming
Astro Bot winning Game of the Year shows that Xbox really needs to focus on platformers
Gaming Xbox doesn't really currently have an "all-ages" platformer like Astro Bot, but it could revive a character from one of its many classic series.
Can a pair of earbuds really make me ditch my gaming headset?
GAMING I went hands on with the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and they exceeded my expectations as well as replacing my gaming headset.
Only 15% of playtime on Steam was spent on games from 2024
PC Gaming Steam Replay revealed that only 15% of playtime on the platform was spent on games released in 2024, but that's actually an increase from last year.
Peripherals & Accessories
AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA311L) review: A solid mic arm that costs too much
Review The AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA3111L) mic arm mount offers reliable adjustability with a highly practical design, but it just doesn't feel like its price tag.
Corsair Virtuoso Max headset review: A headset for adults.
Review Corsair's Virtuoso Max is among the most expensive headsets you can buy right now. Is this premium option truly worth the cash, or will you ears find themselves wanting?
Kensington's new docking station is the first with Thunderbolt Share
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AVerMedia VERSATI go: A stellar microphone for well under $100
Review AVerMedia's AM310G2 microphone dons the "go" moniker to reflect its portability and accessibility, and provides a ton of quality for a reasonable cost.
Microsoft
Microsoft was NVIDIA's biggest client in 2024, buying 485,000 chips for AI advances
MICROSOFT A new report by Omdia details that Microsoft bought the most NVIDIA AI chips compared to its competitors, translating to 485,000 NVIDIA Hopper chips and almost twice as many as Meta.
The first "Designed by Microsoft" accessories from Incase are now available to buy
Accessories Two classic Microsoft accessories are now available to buy once again, thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and Incase.
Microsoft Edge has edged its way to a respectable 13% market share boost
Software Pornhub's all-important year in review reveals evolving browser habits, offering Microsoft's platform a mixed bag. Let's take a deeper dive. It's SFW, I promise.
Microsoft AI CEO poaches former colleagues for "AI health" unit
AI HEALTH UNIT Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman recently hired Dominic King, a former colleague from his Google DeepMind days to help lead the company's new AI health unit as Vice President.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI's Sam Altman says AGI is becoming a "less useful term" with o1 — "astonishing cognitive capabilities" predicted before 2026
AI Sam Altman claims the term is increasingly becoming less useful. He predicts AI systems that "can do truly astonishing cognitive tasks" by the end of 2025.
Google is testing an AI scam detection tool in Chrome
SOFTWARE The latest Google Chrome Canary update ships with a new "Client Side Detection Brand and Intent for Scam Detection"
Microsoft launches a free tier for GitHub Copilot with limitations
AI The free plan offers access to OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 AI models but is limited by an account requirement.
You can call ChatGPT or text it on WhatsApp
AI Users can now call ChatGPT on their phones or text via WhatsApp.
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HONOR's new AI intent-based eye-tracking technology will revolutionize how users interact with smartphones (and maybe your PC)
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