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First look With a massive 55mm red ball, dual sensors, software-driven scroll adjustments, and multi-device switching, the classic trackball gets its biggest leap forward in years.
Windows 11 It took years of relentless user pushback, but Microsoft is finally rescuing Windows Search from ads and clutter.
Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider builds for early July add Cloud rebuild, Windows Search changes, Taskbar positioning, Pro Education upgrades, and recovery improvements.
Windows 11 Windows 11 doesn't rely on one recovery option. Discover every tool available to repair, restore, reset, and rebuild your computer.
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.
Apps Whiteboard is moving to OneDrive for Business, cutting off personal accounts and deleting their boards in September.
Windows 11 Windows 11 will soon have an improved touchpad and Start menu experience. The upgrades are in testing now among Windows Insiders.
Apps Microsoft is retiring Outlook's free Meeting Insight feature in the coming months. Its replacement, "Prepare for this meeting," requires a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Xbox For all 6 Meta Quest owners reading Windows Central today, Microsoft and Xbox have a new offering for you.
Surface Microsoft Surface is coming to Manchester United kit, but the limited-edition PCs are what I care about.
Hardware The new 7700X3D is cheaper than the 7800X3D ever was, but don't rush out and buy one quite yet.
Hardware Samsung is reportedly working on a new GAIA AI accelerator chip, and the standalone silicon could be yet another reason for Microsoft to scrap its Copilot+ certification program.
Deals Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro is now available with Snapdragon X2 processors, improved graphics, and optional OLED panels. Early impressions point to smoother performance and better battery life.
Deals The 16-inch version of the HP OmniBook X Flip laptop, which we rated highly for its efficient performance and detailed touchscreen display, is now on sale for Best Buy's Back to School sale
Deals The Surface Laptop 8 features impressive battery life and premium performance, but its support for Windows 11's advanced haptics changes how computing feels.
Deals The Samsung Galaxy Book6 is a fast-performing and feature-rich laptop with a gorgeous 2K, 16-inch LED touchscreen that's now on a 38% "Back to School" discount at Best Buy
News Steam Deck sales are cratering, but this should be absolutely no surprise given the current climate and the aging hardware. There's a better handheld to buy.
News NASCAR 26 has revealed some important new information about the game in its first dev diary, including the release date for PC and console as well as some important new features.
Gaming From cosmetic skins to mounts, Blizzard Entertainment is offering treasure troves of in-game items for all its flagship video game franchises in celebration of BlizzCon 2026, just being less than two months away
Xbox Conker, Crimson Skies, Fuzion Frenzy, and Blinx head to Xbox PC for the first time, soon with Xbox achievements, and more are on the way.
Microsoft Analyst Ed Zitron says Microsoft’s AI math is impossible and the whole strategy looks like a scam
AI Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says athletes are safe from AI, arguing that no one wants to watch computers playing.
AI A coalition of publishers has sued Microsoft and OpenAI for scrapping their content without their consent or compensation.
AI Satya Nadella calls for open AI development, warning against the concentration of power among a small group of tech companies invested in the landscape.
Apps Google dropped the delisted video fast, but Bing kept the index visible, resulting in more people seeing the video.
App Microsoft is retiring its Copilot Podcasts feature on August 18, 2026. Users will lose all access to their AI-created audio, with no option to export or download files before the tool shuts down.
INTERVIEW Journalist Ed Zitron of the 'Better Offline Podcast' and 'Where's Your Ed At' newsletter offered us a scathing take on Microsoft's chances in the AI race.
Microsoft While some claimed Microsoft emissions hit 34 million metric tons, the raw data shows actual emissions were much less. It was still a 25% increase, but there's important context missing.
First look With a massive 55mm red ball, dual sensors, software-driven scroll adjustments, and multi-device switching, the classic trackball gets its biggest leap forward in years.
Review Turtle Beach has another absolute banger on its hands, with a refreshed design that looks at home either while gaming or commuting. There are a couple of minor gripes, but this otherwise flawless headset is a top-shelf pick.
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