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Ubisoft lays off 105 devs from Tom Clancy studio after canceling two of its games
Gaming Ubisoft is laying off 105 workers at Tom Clancy game dev Red Storm Entertainment as part of a cost-cutting initiative to try and save €200 million.
Features
10 key changes in Windows 11’s March Insider updates
Windows 11 Windows 11's March 2026 Insider builds add custom user folder names in setup, improved debloat policies, new admin protections, and other changes.
MacBook Neo makes Surface Laptop 13-inch seem like a terrible deal
Surface A $599 Mac laptop and $899 Surface laptop just don't compare, and it's not because the Surface is so much better that it warrants its higher price tag.
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This app turns GitHub into an app store for your smartphone
Apps GitHub is a vast labyrinth of amazing open-source software projects, and it can be hard to see some of the awesomeness within. This app changes all that.
Fans push back on Xbox’s development pitch, arguing the platform’s problems lie elsewhere
Xbox Xbox says it is removing friction for developers, but readers debate whether install base, Game Pass, and platform priorities still matter more than tooling.
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Windows & Software
Microsoft’s Copilot creates fake Windows 11 UI with two Start menus
WINDOWS 11 Copilot’s AI visuals misfired, showing Windows 11 with two Start menus and raising doubts about the reliability of its output.
Someone just turned an Internet appliance into a retro Windows 98 PC
WINDOWS A clever hack revives Windows 98 on a locked‑down internet appliance, but it's not what you'd call a practical PC.
I finally tried Lively Wallpaper to animate my desktop — it's a dream for customization
Apps Lively Wallpaper is free, open-source, and looks like a native part of Windows 11, though I found one specific feature that hits your system resources hard.
PC Hardware
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.
MacBook Neo makes Surface Laptop 13-inch seem like a terrible deal
Surface A $599 Mac laptop and $899 Surface laptop just don't compare, and it's not because the Surface is so much better that it warrants its higher price tag.
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Intel's new gaming laptop processors use a clever CPU trick for extra FPS
CPUs Intel's new Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series mobile chips bring FPS gains to high-end gaming laptops with in-house performance-boosting "IBOT" tech.
Deals
Crimson Desert is here, and it can be yours at launch for less with this awesome deal
Deals Crimson Desert is one of the biggest new games of 2026, and thanks to this excellent deal, you can get it for a sweet discount at launch.
Fly with one of Xbox's best flightsticks now on sale for a 21% discount
Deals The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick is on sale with a 21% discount, giving Xbox players a chance to play their favorite space and flight sim titles with superb flight controls and feedback
These highly-rated gaming laptops easily handle modern AAA titles
Deals The MacBook Neo isn't equipped to run PC games at their full potential, but these laptops on sale for Best Buy's Tech Fest certainly do.
One of Turtle Beach's best premium gaming headsets is now 50% off
Deals The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro wireless headset for Xbox and PC has received one of the biggest discounts it's had in months, courtesy of Best Buy's Tech Fest event.
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
Double Fine’s Kiln confirms day‑one Game Pass release
Xbox Kiln launches April 23 with Game Pass support, offering 4v4 matches where players shape pottery that directly impacts gameplay, abilities, and strategy in each match.
Battlefield 6 is free to play for a week again, but the free trial has a huge catch
Gaming EA's best-selling shooter Battlefield 6 is once again free to play for a week, but the free trial only includes a limited selection of maps and modes.
This sweet new PC indie game is a Steam top seller, and a blast from the past
PC Gaming Do you miss the '90s-era video stores you'd visit to rent DVDs and get snacks for movie nights? This new indie game on Steam will be right up your alley.
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
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.
Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" and mourns Windows 8
Microsoft The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.
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Seattle traffic slows to a crawl — is Microsoft's RTO policy the cause?
Microsoft Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.
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.
