Microsoft's Xbox AI Gaming Copilot is coming to consoles soon, and not stopping there
Xbox Nearly a full year after its introduction, Microsoft has announced the Xbox AI Gaming Copilot is coming to consoles later in 2026.
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Features
Windows 11 March 2026 update: 9 expected changes
Windows 11 Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.
Why backward compatibility matters to Xbox players
Xbox We heard from you! Revealing Xbox fans are split on which generation deserves more backward compatibility support, though most simply want the program to return entirely.
How many hardware concepts influenced Lenovo's unique folding PC gaming handheld?
PC hardware I went down a deep rabbit hole of pioneering PC and PC gaming concept devices that have directly influenced today's most unique hardware.
Windows & Software
Windows 11 March 2026 update: 9 expected changes
Windows 11 Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.
Mozilla keeps the light on for Firefox users who won't leave Windows 7
Software Firefox just extended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 by six months, giving systems that refuse to die more time to get updates.
Windows 11 meets Windows Central in this gorgeous wallpaper
Windows 11 AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.
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PC Hardware
AI agents could save you money. Amazon isn’t having it
AI A court ruling has stopped AI agents from shopping on Amazon, raising serious questions about whether users or corporations truly own customer account data.
Intel's new CPUs might appeal to PC gamers, but the price is the plot twist
PC Gaming Faster processors at lower prices are part of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh plan, and it might win back the PC gamers if Core Ultra 200S Plus can pull it off.
ASUS praises MacBook Neo’s price, but questions its muscle
Apple Apple’s MacBook Neo shakes up the market, but ASUS Co-CEO claims it’s basically an iPad with more computing power.
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NVIDIA's next big rendering tool is coming to The Witcher 4
PC gaming NVIDIA's time at GDC has been all about buffing its existing tools and showing off new rendering techniques.
Deals
You don't need the official Xbox controller — this $39 wired alternative is better
Deals The GameSir G7 SE is a fantastic budget-friendly wired Xbox controller with Hall Effect analog sticks and triggers, remappable buttons, and more gameplay-enriching features.
Turtle Beach's perfect entry-level Xbox racing wheel is now 39% off
Deals The Turtle Beach VelocityOne KD3 Race Wheel & Pedal System for Xbox just got its steep MSRP cut down by 39% to more affordable levels, just in time to help players to train their skills for the upcoming Forza Horizon 6
Don't buy the MacBook when this cheaper laptop doubles the RAM and SSD
Deals Love the MacBook Neo's price but hate all of the compromises required? Let me introduce you to the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now down to just $549.
This bargain 16-inch Windows laptop offers a 2K display for under $550
Deals Walmart's own "Tech Editors" have rightfully highlighted the HP Omnibook 5 with generous specs and plenty of ports.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Improve your Xbox Ally's storage space with the best microSDs
Handhelds Here's the best of the best microSDs to get your Xbox Ally the most storage space with the fastest transfer speeds attainable.
Gaming
How to get the Bogey Camo from the New Orders Operator Order in Black Ops Royale
Gaming Black Ops Royale has a bunch of new Operator Order challenges with exclusive rewards. Here's how to complete New Orders and unlock the Bogey Camo.
How to complete the Memories Operator Order in Black Ops Royale
Gaming One of the nine Operator Orders in Black Ops Royale is Memories, rewarding an Operator skin for Mason. Here's how to complete it and unlock the reward.
How to get the Spotted Camo from the Lost Tags Operator Order in Black Ops Royale
Gaming Call of Duty: Warzone has finally dropped Black Ops Royale and a bunch of new Operator Order challenges with exclusive rewards. Here's how to complete the Lost Tags and unlock the Spotted Camo.
Artificial Intelligence
Would you trust Microsoft with the "puzzle" of your medical records?
Copilot Microsoft’s Copilot Health isn't a doctor, but it wants to manage your data from 50,000 hospitals. Can we trust the company's new "Secure by Design" mandate?
OpenAI needs to match Microsoft’s size, but it's still losing ChatGPT users
AI OpenAI’s trillion‑dollar dream is under pressure as Pentagon deals spark backlash and QuitGPT drains millions of users from ChatGPT.
Microsoft 365 Copilot 'Wave 3' pushes more company-built agentic AI
Copilot Microsoft Copilot is rolling out more agentic AI control and model support in a new subscription tier for Microsoft 365.
Microsoft 365’s new premium 'E7' tier might not be worth it for any "Frontier Suite"
AI Microsoft adds a premium tier to 365 at $99 per user. Packed with AI features, experts still say the discount is slim and the value unclear.
Microsoft
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.
Your inbox will thank Microsoft for ending this Teams feature
Apps Microsoft is retiring Teams meeting recording expiration emails on June 1, but the promised setting to keep them active isn't ready yet.
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.
