Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 could be coming to Xbox Game Pass
Gaming Warhorse Studios' first medieval epic, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, was added to Game Pass just a few days ago. Now the sequel could be on the way.
Features
Windows 11 resumes feature updates, and the early 2026 changes are actually useful
Windows 11 Check out the latest Windows 11 Insider builds in 2026, including System Monitor, AI Narrator, camera updates, and WebP desktop backgrounds.
Diablo 4 devs chat about upcoming overhaul in Lord of Hatred
GAMING We chat about everything endgame and progression with the Diablo 4 developers ahead of the Lord of Hatred expansion, which will be the biggest overhaul of Diablo systems to date.
“About time”: Windows 11 community sounds off as classic taskbar features return
News Microsoft is finally bringing back long-lost Taskbar features on Windows 11. Some users cheer, others call it overdue and question the timing.
This JRPG is doing what Pokémon won’t, and fans are noticing
Gaming A new JRPG on Xbox and PC is turning heads for doing what many fans wish Pokémon would: evolve. Its style, systems, and ambition are already sparking comparisons — and Nintendo should be paying attention.
Windows & Software
Was Microsoft blocking Windows ISO downloads? Rufus' dev says so
Windows 11 A user recently reported failures when downloading Windows 11 ISOs. Rufus developer Pete Batard blamed Microsoft, raising concerns about access and control.
Work work like a Warcraft Peon with this new open-source tool
Software Coding doesn't have to be boring; you can spice it up a little bit and work work like a Peon! Add PeonPing to your AI coding app, and you'll never be held back by a silent terminal again.
Windows 11 resumes feature updates, and the early 2026 changes are actually useful
Windows 11 Check out the latest Windows 11 Insider builds in 2026, including System Monitor, AI Narrator, camera updates, and WebP desktop backgrounds.
PC Hardware
The best Windows laptops out of 70+ recent reviews
Laptops The Windows Central team has tested and reviewed more than 70 Windows laptops in the past year, and I've curated this list with the 9 best options as well as several honorable mentions.
Get the best CPU for your NVIDIA RTX 3060 gaming PC
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3060 remains a valid gaming GPU five years after it launched, and these CPUs are the perfect pairing.
Windows on ARM laptops don't get better than this in 2026
Laptops Want a new Windows laptop? You should consider one powered by a Snapdragon X processor.
You can rent an RTX 5080 gaming laptop from HP, but you'll never own it
HP HP offers an OMEN gaming laptop subscription with a 30-day trial and yearly upgrade options, but no path to ownership.
Deals
Best Buy has the best Presidents' Day deals for workhorse laptops
Deals We have gathered up the Best Buy's greatest discounts on productivity laptops to help fellow Americans blaze through workloads in honor of Presidents' Day.
Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg
Deals Wavlink's Thunderlight docking station proves that Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg. This limited-time deal is indeed very limited, so don't wait too long.
A Samsung 60Hz LED Copilot PC with Snapdragon power is now under $600
Deals The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge was one of the original Copilot+ PCs, and it still holds up thanks to its exceptional performance, gorgeous display, and this monumental $295.99 discount.
These previously pricey earbuds finally have a more justified price
Deals The Status Pro X earbuds are the closest to an audiophile's dream in a small package with their Triple driver system, LDAC Bluetooth 5.3, 8-hour battery life, and more features now on sale for a 33% discount
Handheld Gaming PCs
Bazzite and Windows dual boot on handheld PCs
How To This guide explains how to dual boot Bazzite and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds, combining a SteamOS style experience with full Windows support.
Gaming
A console version of indie hit "Mewgenics" is seemingly in the works
Gaming Mewgenics has already sold hundreds of thousands of copies on Steam, and now a console version is in development.
Diablo 2 super hard achievement on Steam is still unclaimed
GAMING Diablo 2 is now on Steam and with it, a bunch of achievements, but one so far is unclaimed.
The designer of Sega's consoles has passed away, and leaves an eternal legacy
News Hideki Sato was the man behind Sega's game consoles, from the Master System through to the Windows CE-supporting Dreamcast, and leaves behind a lasting legacy.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft AI CEO warns white-collar jobs face AI automation in 18 months
AI Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman predicts most white-collar tasks will be automated within 18 months, potentially reshaping the future of work as we know it.
How OpenAI pushed a key researcher to resign — the implications are dire
AI OpenAI researcher sounds the alarm over ChatGPT's ads, which could exploit users' psychology and most intimate secrets to bombard them with turbo-manipulative ads.
How Google's search monopoly abuse will destroy Microsoft AI
AI Microsoft and OpenAI cannot hope to replicate Google's dual-purpose crawlers, owing to the search firm's total monopoly over web traffic.
AI influencer marketing faces creator hesitation
AI Big tech corporations like Microsoft and Google are reportedly throwing cash at influencers to make AI trend, but backlash is growing.
Microsoft
Opera complaint over Edge sparks investigation from Brazil.
News Opera’s complaint has triggered a regulatory investigation into whether Microsoft’s OEM incentives reduce consumer choice at the point of purchase.
AI “recommendation poisoning” is real, and Microsoft says it’s getting worse
News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools
Microsoft DMCA strike against a new Steam game is rescinded [UPDATE]
News Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.
Teams moves a critical button to help keep you out of trouble
Teams A new Teams update will move the quit option to the system tray, stopping users from accidentally ending calls mid-meeting.
Peripherals & Accessories
X / Twitter knocked offline as major outage impacts service
X A major outage has taken X offline for millions of users, with people reporting they are unable to access the website or the app.
