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The optimal and affordable GPU for 1440p gaming is on a 12% discount
Deals PC building is in a bad place right now with extortionate price increases and all-around shortages, so when a deal like this pops up on an RTX 5060 Ti it is not to be missed.
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Features
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PC Hardware
Apple's cheap MacBook is great at virtualizing basic single-core Windows apps
Apple The MacBook Neo runs single-core productivity apps in a Windows 11 virtual machine better than a more expensive Dell, but that's about all.
DLSS 5 devs blindsided by reveal, report claims
NVIDIA Developers at Ubisoft and Capcom reportedly learned about Nvidia’s DLSS 5 at the same time as the public, raising questions about developer control and AI use.
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NVIDIA CEO defends DLSS 5 as debate intensifies
NVIDIA Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang responds to backlash surrounding DLSS 5, dismissing criticism while defending the company’s use of AI-driven neural rendering and developer control over visuals.
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World's first 16TB SSD costs $16,000, and it's nearly sold out
Storage A year after its unveiling, the Exascend Enterprise-Grade PE4 Series 16TB SSD can be yours, but only 9 remain in stock.
Deals
Play the upcoming Fable reboot as if it were the original with this retro-style Xbox controller
Deals The Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox wired controller is a fantastic remake of the original Xbox S controller that mixes nostalgia with modern engineering, and it's now on sale with a 32% discount
Best Microsoft 365 Prices: Save on Personal & Family Plans
Deal Looking for a Microsoft 365 discount? We’ve rounded up the best prices on Personal and Family subscriptions to help you avoid paying full price.
One of Razer's best gaming headsets in years with rich and comfort is now 21% off
Deals The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is the culmination of Razer's efforts in building the best gaming headset for Xbox and PC, with a refined design, improved audio and comfort, and new features now on sale for 21% off
The Logitech MX Vertical is $40 off — and it's worth every penny
Deals Stop settling for wrist strain. The Logitech MX Vertical is $40 off, offering a 57-degree "handshake" grip that remains the gold standard for comfort.
Handheld Gaming PCs
My Xbox ROG Ally is repaired but I've found a better (and cheaper) handheld
Handhelds The Xbox ROG Ally X that betrayed me is back, but I've found solace in the detachable arms of the Lenovo Legion GO and don't know if I can go back.
Gaming
This Crimson Desert interactive map is already up and covers all of Pywel
Gaming Interactive maps are a huge boon in open-world games like Crimson Desert, and this excellent one is already up even though Pearl Abyss' hit just launched.
Crimson Desert dev has a message for fans as it gets 'Mixed' reviews, sells 2 million copies
Gaming Pearl Abyss' colossal new action game Crimson Desert has reached 2 million copies sold, and the dev has now responded to all the "Mixed" feedback about it.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is hitting new heights on Steam
Gaming The Steam Spring Sale has seen an unexpected surge in Call of Duty players, but not for Black Ops 7. This title from 2019 has obliterated its previous player count because it's only $6.
Artificial Intelligence
Is Microsoft Copilot too risky for AI-fatigued workers on Fridays?
Copilot Analyst firm Gartner suggests banning Microsoft Copilot on Friday afternoons, warning that tired workers may miss AI mistakes and risk productivity.
Microsoft won't force this Copilot app onto PCs in a temporary setback
Copilot Microsoft has paused plans to auto‑install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 PCs, but it didn't explain why.
Copilot’s new leadership lineup shows Microsoft tightening its grip on its AI destiny
Microsoft Satya Nadella unifies Copilot leadership under a former Snap VP, signaling a shift toward in-house "Superintelligence" and independence from OpenAI's models.
Copilot replaced your right Ctrl key in Windows 11 — this app fixes it
Copilot Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs ship with a dedicated Copilot key. This free app restores the lost Ctrl key and fixes Microsoft’s controversial change.
Microsoft
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Microsoft exploring legal options against OpenAI, report says
MICROSOFT Microsoft weighs legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud deal, which could test Azure’s exclusivity.
Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in its Office apps
Microsoft 365 Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."
Windows & Devices boss now reports directly to Microsoft CEO in leadership shakeup
Microsoft Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.
Peripherals & Accessories
The six best mice for productivity, gaming, and travel
Mice 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.
