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Features
This might be the VR headset for Flight Simulator 2024 that you've been looking for
Gaming One way to up the immersion in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or iRacing is to use a VR headset. And I think I just found the best one.
The Surface Pro 12 name is confusing and here’s why
Surface With the arrival of the second Surface Pro 12 in two months, it's time to take a closer look at Microsoft's horrible naming scheme for flagship PCs.
Bus Simulator 27 is a mix of relaxation and frustration that I hope is fixed for launch
Gaming Bus Simulator 27 could be a seriously chilled out game to play if its new demo is anything to go by, but there's still work that needs to be done.
Podcast: A massive week for Windows and Xbox
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac discuss Windows' massive week across Computex and Build, new NVIDIA RTX Spark, and the Xbox Showcase + drama.
Moonraker turns 10 and still looks ahead of its time
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
Looking back at 2016’s “I love you, Xbox” — and how much (and little) has changed
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Revisiting the LG Lancet, 11 years later
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
The 2016 Android‑apps warning that now echoes Googlebooks
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.
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Windows & Software
Microsoft Edge finally gets Google login support after years of complaints
APPS After years of complaints, Microsoft Edge will support Google account sign‑in, removing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement.
Podcast: A massive week for Windows and Xbox
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac discuss Windows' massive week across Computex and Build, new NVIDIA RTX Spark, and the Xbox Showcase + drama.
The most interesting features in June’s Windows 11 Insider builds
Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider builds add Screen Tint, Low Latency Profile, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, File Explorer fixes, and fewer restarts.
PC Hardware
This might be the VR headset for Flight Simulator 2024 that you've been looking for
Gaming One way to up the immersion in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or iRacing is to use a VR headset. And I think I just found the best one.
The Surface Pro 12 name is confusing and here’s why
Surface With the arrival of the second Surface Pro 12 in two months, it's time to take a closer look at Microsoft's horrible naming scheme for flagship PCs.
Why DDR3 RAM is still expensive in 2026
Hardware The RAM that's too old for Windows 11 is getting more expensive. Here's why.
Deals
Get 4K at frame-perfect 240Hz with this cool QD-OLED gaming monitor
Deals The ASUS ROG Swift OLED (PG32UCDM) can run 4K and 240Hz without compromises, and it's now on a pre-Prime Day sale.
This discounted Surface Pro keyboard beats Microsoft’s free option
Deals Microsoft’s newly announced flagship 2-in-1 comes with a free bundled keyboard, but power users will want to skip it for this $70 discount.
My PC's ailing storage will be fixed with this external 1TB SSD and its speed
Deals The Samsung T7 Portable SSD with 1TB of space is enjoying a limited, early Prime Day discount at Amazon.
Some of Geekom's best Mini-PCs for work and gaming are having a summer time sale
Deals The critically acclaimed Geekom A9 Max, A8, and A7 Max Mini-PCS that offer fast performance rates for workloads with plenty of storage space and internet connectivity options are on a limited-time summer sale at Geekom
Handheld Gaming PCs
AI costs are killing the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and portable gaming at large
Handhelds Lenovo's Legion Go 2 handheld exceeds $2,000 at some retailers, and remains far above its MSRP at others. The once-lauded device is becoming unattainable.
Gaming
PSA: Wallpaper Engine's Steam Workshop was infected with malware
Gaming Kaspersky claims that Wallpaper Engine had inadvertently connected to harmful content via its community workshop.
Gears of War: E-Day to get its first playable demo at Gamescom 2026
Xbox Gears of War fans will be getting their first taste of E-Day through a playable demo at Gamescom 2026.
Reports claim Destiny 2 dev Bungie will soon face major layoffs and leadership departures
Gaming Shortly after Destiny 2's final content update, it's been reported that its developer Bungie will soon experience a "significant" wave of layoffs.
Artificial Intelligence
Critical Copilot bug leaked enterprise files and 2FA codes
AI Critical Copilot vulnerability lets hackers turn URLs into email‑search commands, leaking 2FA codes and enterprise data via Bing.
Microsoft sued over AI costs, Azure cloud growth concerns
AI Shareholders accuse Microsoft of masking cloud struggles while betting big and investing billions on AI infrastructure.
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Microsoft CEO admits he is a tokenmaxxer
AI Satya Nadella warns Microsoft staff against tokenmaxxing, urging smarter AI use as the company balances innovation with efficiency.
Microsoft employees restricted from Claude Fable 5 over data fears
AI Microsoft clamps down on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 over data protection concerns.
Microsoft
Oracle disputes a report on failed $3 billion Microsoft cloud deal
MICROSOFT Reports claim Microsoft ditched a $3 billion Oracle cloud deal over compliance issues, though Oracle disputes the collapse.
This Bill Gates quote from 30 years ago is oddly prescient in the age of AI
QOTD For nearly 30 years, the internet was fueled by content creators. That era could now be coming to a close as AI takes over.
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Microsoft’s cloud rival, Amazon, is now powering GitHub
MICROSOFT Microsoft turned to Amazon for extra cloud power after GitHub’s AI surge caused outages.
Microsoft reinstates Teams’ controversial Wi‑Fi tracking feature
TEAMS Microsoft Teams' controversial Wi-Fi tracking feature is back with better privacy safeguards and transparency for users.
Peripherals & Accessories
Best gaming keyboards 2026
Keyboards Windows Central tests and reviews the latest and greatest gaming keyboards to help you make the best possible decision for your gaming setup.
