You're probably overpaying for Microsoft 365
Deal Microsoft 365 keeps getting more expensive, but these discounted subscriptions let you lock in lower prices today.
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Features
Microsoft’s biggest week in months: new Surface lineup, Copilot+ fallout, and AI overhaul
Surface New Surface hardware, the quiet death of Copilot+ branding, and a major AI reset all arrived in a few days.
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Halo has fallen so far that even Activision taking over gives me some real hope
OPINION Halo has fallen to such a low point that a completely new team under Activision could be more exciting than another game from Halo Studios.
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The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park is going to be dark, terrifying, and brilliant
Gaming The curtain has been pulled back on The Division 2 Echoes of Central Park and this latest expansion has a darker, more mysterious tone to previous content, and it's looking incredible.
Call of Duty needs to be broken up for the good of everyone
Gaming Instead of shovelling everything into a yearly release, it's time to break some of the experiences out to exist for longer.
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On This Day: Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” strategy revisited
On this Day A look back at Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” vision — the moment Phil Spencer sketched out a future that Asha Sharma is now fully realizing 11 years later.
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.
Windows & Software
Microsoft’s biggest week in months: new Surface lineup, Copilot+ fallout, and AI overhaul
Surface New Surface hardware, the quiet death of Copilot+ branding, and a major AI reset all arrived in a few days.
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uBlock Origin broke on Edge, so I finally quit the browser
Apps An ad-filled Microsoft Edge broke my daily article proofing routine, turning a long-overdue browser switch into an immediate need.
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INTERVIEW: Copilot+ PC branding is gone — and Microsoft isn’t saying much about why
Windows 11 In a new interview, Microsoft Surface CVP confirms that its new Surface PCs are no longer called Copilot+ PCs, but will still support all Copilot+ features.
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PC Hardware
Microsoft explains why you can't buy a Surface PC with AMD inside
Surface In case you've ever wondered why you can't find a Surface PC with an AMD chip in it these days, Microsoft says it's simply because its portfolio isn't big enough to accommodate it.
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Microsoft explains why we haven't seen a Surface-branded MacBook Neo competitor yet
Surface In an interview with Windows Central, Surface CVP explains why we haven't seen a Microsoft-made MacBook Neo competitor this year.
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The Manchester United Surface Laptop is the greatest laptop of all time
News What happens when Snapdragon sponsors the biggest football club in the world? The Manchester United Surface Laptop happens. The greatest laptop of all time.
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Poll: What's your favorite Surface of 2026?
Surface Twelve Surface devices, a new Surface Mouse, and the upcoming Laptop Ultra have made 2026 unexpectedly busy for Microsoft hardware.
Deals
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x is an absolute steal at $989.99
Deal Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x delivers all-day battery life and a gorgeous ultrathin design for $989.99 thanks to a limited-time $310 discount.
Dell's XPS 13 proves you don't have to spend a fortune on a premium laptop
Deal A modest discount makes one of the best value Windows laptops even easier to recommend.
These discounted Dell 'Plus' laptops focus on productivity in Windows
Deals Dell's 14 Plus and 16 Plus deliver clean, no‑nonsense designs, strong Intel Core Ultra performance, long battery life, and QHD+ displays built for productivity.
Play games at 120FPS with this RTX 5070 gaming laptop that's now 18% off
Deals The ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is on sale at an 18% discount, giving folks craving an RTX 5070 graphics card more value for strong performances
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Handheld Gaming PCs
As the Steam Deck loses its affordable appeal, the XBOX Ally could be an unexpected handheld gaming champion
PC Gaming Steam Deck prices climb while the ROG Xbox Ally holds steady, potentially becoming 2026's best‑value handheld gaming PC if it continues the trend.
Gaming
Heroes of the Storm gets its first new hero in six years
GAMING Blizzard is adding Xal’atath to Heroes of the Storm, giving the MOBA its first new hero in almost six years alongside Twitch Drops and a major new update.
Modern Warfare 4 isn't going to waste your 2XP tokens in the lobby
Gaming It took entirely too long, but Activision has announced that starting in Modern Warfare 4, you won't burn through your 2XP tokens while you're sat in the lobby.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 review round-up: Here's what critics are saying
Minecraft While it plays it safe without much innovation, critics are praising Minecraft Dungeons 2 for refining the fun elements of its predecessor with better combat, traversal, and build variety.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft’s new Copilot signals a shift in their AI strategy for Windows & enterprise. Are we past the gimmick phase?
AI The new Copilot marks a strategic reset as Microsoft shifts toward a unified, more capable Windows AI experience.
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Copilot on Windows 11 will soon open links inside the app instead of launching a browser
Apps Copilot for Windows 11 will soon feature a built-in browser, changing how users interact with links inside the app.
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Grok is coming to Copilot, minus the snark
Apps Microsoft is bringing xAI's Grok models to Copilot across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Here is what subprocessor integration means for IT admins and users.
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Gemini app arrives on Windows 11, but it clashes with Copilot
App You can now summon Gemini on your computer by pressing Alt + Space.
Microsoft
Microsoft Teams can now automatically block unwanted bots from meetings
Apps Microsoft has rolled out a Teams feature that automatically blocks identified external bots before they can enter meetings.
These Microsoft 365 companion apps are getting retired after just one year
Apps Microsoft's Calendar, People, and Files companion apps for Windows 11 are being retired roughly a year after they first shipped.
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Microsoft Teams will soon support two users sharing screens simultaneously
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon support simultaneous screen sharing, making side-by-side comparison and multi-presenter meetings better.
Microsoft announces OneDrive + Copilot digital event
Apps Microsoft will host a OneDrive and Copilot digital event on October 20 to showcase cloud and productivity features.
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Peripherals & Accessories
Review: The Reclusa X Mini 65% is Razer’s best budget play in years at just $49.99
REVIEW Razer's new hot-swappable Reclusa X Mini 65% isn't packed with premium bells and whistles, but at $49.99 it delivers one of the most satisfying typing experiences in the company's keyboard lineup.
