OpenAI just raised $110 billion, but Microsoft didn’t give them a penny
AI Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.
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Features
Is Xbox going back to exclusives? You weighed in, and reactions are split
Community You shared mixed reactions to Asha Sharma's "return to Xbox" comments, debating exclusives and the multiplatform strategy.
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Xbox fans can’t agree on Spencer’s era, and Sharma now takes the reins
Gaming Fans are split on Asha Sharma as Xbox’s new CEO, but many hope fresh leadership can refocus the brand after years of mixed decisions and shifting strategy.
As Phil Spencer departs, Asha Sharma steps into Xbox's hardest era
Xbox The biggest change to Xbox in years, and it might've come at exactly the right time.
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Highguard failed because it didn't use what made ARC Raiders great
Gaming Had the development team behind Highguard followed a few key steps that made ARC Raiders great, they might have had a chance.
Windows & Software
Firefox gets AI browser features, but Mozilla already added a killswitch
Software Firefox version 148 adds an AI "killswitch" to remove artificial intelligence implementations from affecting your browsing experience.
Microsoft Edge may open Copilot automatically when you use Outlook
Apps Microsoft plans to make Edge open Copilot automatically when you click Outlook links. It's an odd addition at a time when people are already tired of forced AI features.
YouTube reportedly disables comments for ad-blocker users
APPS A new report by AdGuard suggests that YouTube has stopped showing comments and video descriptions to some users with ad blockers installed on their devices.
PC Hardware
NVIDIA starts listing jobs for Linux gaming with Valve's Proton in mind
NVIDIA NVIDIA job listings show the company hiring for Vulkan performance and Linux graphics roles, signaling growing interest in Linux gaming as Proton and SteamOS continue to mature.
An Intel job posting suggests plans to return to a Unified Core design
Hardware Rumors of a switch to a Unified Core design just got more credible as Intel searches for a senior CPU verification engineer to join its Unified Core design team.
Hideo Kojima's next big collab is finally available
Laptops You won't want to wait too long if this is on your shopping list; this special edition PC is indeed very limited.
Surface Pro update fixes VPN and cellular problems — right as 5G expands
Surface Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro firmware update fixes VPN and cellular issues, arriving as the company deepens its 5G push through a new Ericsson partnership.
Deals
Save $20 on this no-fee, OneDrive-friendly photo frame
Deal I need my photos to work everywhere, not just in iCloud. The Pix-Star LUX is the best OneDrive-ready frame I’ve found, and it’s $20 off with no monthly fees.
Dell 14 Premium Deal: Save $820 on this "Secret" XPS 14
Deal The Dell 14 Premium is $820 off, offering 32GB of RAM and a 3.2K OLED display. It's an XPS 14 in everything but name and a better value than the newer base models.
This 5-star Turtle Beach gaming headset finally has a realistic price tag
Deals Best Buy is offering gamers a chance to own one of the greatest gaming headsets we've ever covered, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, with a generous 24% discount.
The new Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops see their first big price cut
Deals The new XPS 14 and XPS 16 just dropped by $250, giving you launch‑day hardware without the usual launch‑day premium price.
Handheld Gaming PCs
It looks like the AMD Z1 Extreme won't get any more driver updates
News Lenovo Korea suggests the Legion Go will receive no further driver updates, raising concerns about AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme support across multiple popular handheld gaming PCs.
Gaming
Everything you can play this week in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone has a constant stream of content and new events, so here's a roundup of everything you can play this week.
BlizzCon 2026 announces Community Night contests with $4,000 cash prizes
Gaming Blizzard Entertainment has announced that entries are open for the BlizzCon 2026 Community Night contests. Here are the details of how you can join these contests and potentially win huge cash prizes
Is Xbox going back to exclusives? You weighed in, and reactions are split
Community You shared mixed reactions to Asha Sharma's "return to Xbox" comments, debating exclusives and the multiplatform strategy.
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Artificial Intelligence
AI watermarks + metadata tracking: Microsoft 365’s latest “fun” surprise
News Even with watermarking disabled, Microsoft embeds metadata into AI-generated content, reinforcing transparency across Copilot-powered audio and future video tools.
Microsoft deletes a blog post on pirated Harry Potter book AI training
AI Microsoft deleted a post suggesting AI training on pirated Harry Potter books, sparking backlash and raising copyright concerns.
OpenClaw AI deletes emails of Meta's safety director — and it sounds so avoidable
AI A Meta executive reveals that OpenClaw's AI agent wreaked havoc on her inbox before she shut it down by killing all the processes on the host.
Bethesda's Todd Howard says "you can't ignore" AI, but isn't using it for content
AI Bethesda game director Todd Howard says it's not using AI to "generate anything," but acknowledges its potential as a tool and says "you can't ignore" it.
Microsoft
Teams swapped Designer for Copilot, and nobody’s sure if this is simpler or just… Microsoft
TEAMS Microsoft is retiring the Teams Designer bot and banners, consolidating creative features under Copilot for a unified AI experience.
Outlook is pushing ads that break Steam’s ToS — incredible scenes
News An Outlook ad linking to a site selling gaming accounts for up to $1,000 highlights the risks of automated ad approvals and platform responsibility.
Microsoft's "beginner's guide" to AI PCs gets a few things wrong
Microsoft Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.
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BREAKING: Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft names Asha Sharma Gaming CEO
Xbox Xbox enters a new era as Phil Spencer retires and Asha Sharma takes over
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Peripherals & Accessories
Samsung is making its QD-OLED displays brighter AND more efficient
Hardware Samsung's five-layer OLED stack now has an official name, and the tech is expected to arrive in displays of all shapes and sizes in 2026.
