One of the best RPGs I've ever played just hit Xbox Game Pass with a next-gen update
Gaming Kingdom Come: Deliverance stands as one of the best RPGs of the last generation, and now it's on Xbox Game Pass — and with a free next-gen update, too.
Features
Diablo 4 devs chat about upcoming overhaul in Lord of Hatred
GAMING We chat about everything endgame and progression with the Diablo 4 developers ahead of the Lord of Hatred expansion, which will be the biggest overhaul of Diablo systems to date.
This JRPG is doing what Pokémon won’t, and fans are noticing
Gaming A new JRPG on Xbox and PC is turning heads for doing what many fans wish Pokémon would: evolve. Its style, systems, and ambition are already sparking comparisons — and Nintendo should be paying attention.
I went behind the scenes of Diablo 2's "Reign of the Warlock" with its devs
Blizzard Diablo 2 developers discuss the first new class in 25 years and the trials and tribulations of designing for an old but beloved franchise.
Microsoft’s new tab page feels cluttered? This creator fixed it
Edge A new Edge extension called Fluent New Tab replaces the cluttered New Tab page with a clean, Windows 11-style layout focused on privacy.
Windows & Software
Work work like a Warcraft Peon with this new open-source tool
Software Coding doesn't have to be boring; you can spice it up a little bit and work work like a Peon! Add PeonPing to your AI coding app, and you'll never be held back by a silent terminal again.
Weezer’s Buddy Holly video almost didn’t make Windows 95
WINDOWS Microsoft’s lawyers had to consult Happy Days reps, including The Fonz, to secure Weezer’s Buddy Holly video for the Windows 95 CD.
Yes, someone really installed Windows 98 on a smart toaster
Windows Avid tech enthusiast and YouTuber Throaty Mumbo recently got Windows 98 to run on an actual toaster.
PC Hardware
The best Windows laptops out of 70+ recent reviews
Laptops The Windows Central team has tested and reviewed more than 70 Windows laptops in the past year, and I've curated this list with the 9 best options as well as several honorable mentions.
Get the best CPU for your NVIDIA RTX 3060 gaming PC
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3060 remains a valid gaming GPU five years after it launched, and these CPUs are the perfect pairing.
Windows on ARM laptops don't get better than this in 2026
Laptops Want a new Windows laptop? You should consider one powered by a Snapdragon X processor.
You can rent an RTX 5080 gaming laptop from HP, but you'll never own it
HP HP offers an OMEN gaming laptop subscription with a 30-day trial and yearly upgrade options, but no path to ownership.
Deals
Lenovo's Qualcomm mini PC is highly rated and $465 cheaper for a limited time
Deals Lenovo’s compact IdeaCentre Mini desktop is on sale for Presidents Day, offering solid performance in a small, quiet package that fits easily into any workspace.
Why this OMEN 16L pre‑built is a smarter buy than building your own right now
Deals Best Buy has secured a 14% President's Day discount on the HP Omen 16L, a mid-range pre-built desktop equipped with increasingly rare and valuable hardware specs crucial for optimal PC gaming.
Stock up on memory with this discounted pre-built gaming PC
Deals The RDY Element 9 Pro is a powerful pre-built gaming PC armed with an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, 2TB of storage, and 32GB of RAM to help you play games at their best, and it's now on sale at iBuyPower
Lenovo warns of rising hardware costs — these discounts laptops say otherwise
Hardware Lenovo North America President Ryan McCurdy said in a recent interview that "pricing sensitivity" means current prices are likely the best you'll get for the next 6-12 months.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Steam Deck OLED stock is drying up worldwide — here’s what that could mean
News Steam Deck OLED stock has vanished in some markets, while Europe still shows availability, fueling discussions about supply pressures and long term hardware plans
Gaming
Stellar Blade may expand beyond PS5 and PC
News With 2026 described as a transitional year, Stellar Blade’s future may extend beyond its current platforms as its sequel enters development.
My dead Xbox ROG Ally X is going back to ASUS already
GAMING After 5 months of use, I'm having to go through the RMA process, and the ASUS messages don't fill me with confidence.
Minecraft on a Sega Saturn is real and it actually works
News A developer has successfully ported a playable version of Minecraft to the Sega Saturn. While currently limited in features, the homebrew project allows players to place and destroy blocks.
Artificial Intelligence
How OpenAI pushed a key researcher to resign — the implications are dire
AI OpenAI researcher sounds the alarm over ChatGPT's ads, which could exploit users' psychology and most intimate secrets to bombard them with turbo-manipulative ads.
How Google's search monopoly abuse will destroy Microsoft AI
AI Microsoft and OpenAI cannot hope to replicate Google's dual-purpose crawlers, owing to the search firm's total monopoly over web traffic.
AI influencer marketing faces creator hesitation
AI Big tech corporations like Microsoft and Google are reportedly throwing cash at influencers to make AI trend, but backlash is growing.
Phone‑based reminders arrive in Copilot as Microsoft deepens cross‑device support
AI Copilot's new Reminders feature lets you schedule alerts from Windows 11, web, or mobile, with notifications delivered straight to your phone.
Microsoft
AI “recommendation poisoning” is real, and Microsoft says it’s getting worse
News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools
Microsoft DMCA strike against a new Steam game is rescinded [UPDATE]
News Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.
Teams moves a critical button to help keep you out of trouble
Teams A new Teams update will move the quit option to the system tray, stopping users from accidentally ending calls mid-meeting.
AI is power‑hungry — Microsoft thinks superconductors can help
Microsoft Microsoft aims to explore high-temperature superconductors to reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact of AI data centers worldwide.
Peripherals & Accessories
ASUS ROG Kithara gaming headset review
Review ASUS ROG Kithara is a high-end open-back gaming headset with excellent sound, but it is expensive and short on features for a wired-only setup.
