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Windows and Xbox shift toward user feedback, but fans are questioning the timing
Microsoft Is Microsoft's big AI push falling off the rails? Possibly, but not for the reasons you might think.
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Features
Ubuntu Linux raises its requirements past Windows 11
Windows 11 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS raises hardware requirements beyond those of Windows 11, and here's why this is happening.
Four awesome new features I found in the Forza Horizon 6 preview
Preview The Forza Horizon 6 preview build is but a tiny snapshot of what we can expect, but even so, I found four new features that add a little change to the way you'll play the game.
The incredible Zenbook A16 is a warning for Surface and Copilot+ PCs
Laptops The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a 5-star triumph because it takes on the MacBook Air, not because it has a Copilot sticker.
I might have a reason to press my Copilot key with this absurd Windows app
Apps TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.
Windows & Software
Microsoft ironically broke Windows 11's Start menu search while trying to fix it
Windows 11 Microsoft broke Windows 11 search with a Bing update, which displayed blank results. The company has issued a fix.
Google Chrome finally gets vertical browser tabs to catch up with Edge
Apps Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs and a refreshed Reading Mode, making tab management and the overall reading experience even better.
Ubuntu Linux raises its requirements past Windows 11
Windows 11 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS raises hardware requirements beyond those of Windows 11, and here's why this is happening.
PC Hardware
ASUS Zenbook A16 goes up in price hours after launch
Laptops Just hours after our 5-star review dropped, ASUS and Best Buy hiked the price of the Zenbook A16.
Dell is erasing its "Premium" brand by renaming laptops as "XPS"
Laptops Dell is quietly turning its "Premium" laptops back into XPS machines to fix a naming mess, and you can save nearly $900 on the hardware formerly known as the Dell 14 Premium.
Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs could be the PC gaming upgrade you need in 2026
Hardware With RAM prices still stuck in orbit, older CPUs that support DDR4 RAM are becoming ever more attractive. Intel clearly wants to take advantage.
OpenNOW might be the open-source GeForce Now app you need
PC gaming OpenNOW is your best bet if you can't stand NVIDIA's native GeForce Now app for cloud game streaming, but will it be allowed to reach its full potential?
Deals
This unusual mouse design will save your wrists and help you work
Deals The Logitech MX Vertical mouse, which we gave a perfect 5-star rating to for its sublime ergonomic design and reliable performance for everyday tasks, is now on sale with a 38% discount.
“I still trust this laptop”: A reliable 2‑in‑1 is back on sale with a strong discount
Deals The Lenovo Yoga 7 is a modest 2-in-1 laptop that, despite having a disappointing display screen, still comes in clutch for workflow tasks with extra security measures now on sale for a 27% discount
The cheaper Xbox Ally finally sees a discount — and it might be the best time to grab one
Deals The Xbox Ally is currently one of the most affordable ways to play Xbox PC games on the go, with an above-average display and additional gameplay-enhancing features, all for 17% off.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Xbox Ally X gets Xbox app upgrade with new display widget and more
XBOX Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.
Gaming
NASA's Artemis II mission can give your Xbox dashboard a serious glow-up.
Xbox Turns out there's at least one good reason to use Microsoft Edge on the Xbox console after all.
Former Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was
Xbox 25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.
Oop, the Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked online
Halo New Halo: Campaign Evolved leaks suggest that the remake of Xbox's original flagship shooter will come out on Xbox, PC, and PS5 in late July.
Artificial Intelligence
Did ChatGPT just call Sam Altman a liar?
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that ChatGPT doesn't have the capability to keep track of time, but the chatbot insists it does.
Lenovo Qira and HP IQ are both heading your way soon. Which one suits you best?
AI Lenovo and HP have both devised on-device AI assistants designed to make your digital life easier. I dug into the features to discover similarities and differences.
OneDrive files deleted from the cloud will soon bypass the local Recycle Bin
Apps Microsoft is changing how OneDrive handles deleted files. Soon, cloud deletions won't hit your local Recycle Bin, forcing you to use the web for recovery.
Copilot's survival scramble has AI experts raising strategy questions
Copilot An AI expert mapped more than 80 Copilot products, sparking debate over whether it’s branding brilliance or confusion.
Microsoft
Azure's cloud platform problems stem from AI, says a former engineer
Azure An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.
Microsoft faces new questions from UK watchdog over AI competition
Microsoft The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.
Microsoft plans $146 Billion AI spend even as investor interest wanes
MICROSOFT Microsoft could be looking at the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis because of AI, but it still wants to make a $146 billion infrastructure investment in 2026
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Microsoft’s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs
Microsoft An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.
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Peripherals & Accessories
Review: The Razer Viper V4 Pro makes me feel like the competitive gamer I'm not
Review Razer's Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse improves upon its predecessor, though it's still very expensive. Even so, it's a top-tier option for competitive players.
