Avowed update brings bug fixes to the Xbox RPG, roadmap coming soon
Xbox The latest update for Avowed fixes even more bugs, while Obsidian says a roadmap is coming in the weeks ahead.
Windows & Software
How to change display refresh rate on Windows 10
On Windows 10, you can use these steps to adjust your display's refresh rate settings using the Settings app.
Microsoft 365 is on sale for 40% off
Software Microsoft 365 provides access to to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote and more. Here are the best deals and discounts on Microsoft 365.
How to change your mouse cursor speed on Windows 10
Is the mouse too slow or too fast? You're probably not using the right speed. Use this guide to adjust the settings that meet your requirements on Windows 10.
PC Hardware
This OLED laptop with Copilot+ is down to $499(!)
Deals Windows 10 support is soon ending, and you might be looking for an affordable Windows 11 PC. I found an OLED Copilot+ laptop that's down to just $499 for a limited time.
Intel taps industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO — can he right the ship?
Computing Intel just appointed a new CEO who aims to help "restore Intel's position as a world-class products company, establish ourselves as a world-class foundry and delight our customers like never before."
Comparing the RTX 5070 to the RTX 5070 Ti
PC NVIDIA's latest midrange desktop GPUs have arrived, and you might be wondering which one works best in your build. This comparison can help.
Check your chips — another fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D was spotted
PC PC hardware shortages don't make for a good buying experience, and it gets worse when scammers attempt to make money off of innocent consumers.
Gaming
PowerWash Simulator 2 is on the way, and it's coming sooner than you think
Gaming FuturLab announced PowerWash Simulator 2 on Thursday, revealing a new and improved powerwashing experience coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC later in 2025.
Microsoft Copilot for Gaming is coming soon to Xbox Insiders
Xbox This new variant of Microsoft's Copilot AI is geared toward Xbox players as a virtual assistant accessible via the Xbox mobile app.
How to change VRAM on Legion Go and make games run smoother
Handhelds Whether you have a Legion Go or a Legion Go S, you can only change VRAM by going into the BIOS. Here's how to do that.
Peripherals & Accessories
This amazing mechanical keyboard is a nod to the past
Keyboards The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is all kinds of brown, bringing an old-school feel to the modern generation.
Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U2725QE) review: Hard for me to give up
Review Dell's 4K, 120Hz productivity monitor boasts an entire Thunderbolt USB hub, but it's also just a great display. This one will be difficult to replace on my desk.
MSI's dual-monitor mount is a major office upgrade
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Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro Xbox controller now comes in white
Controllers Razer has released a white variant of the Wolverine V3 Pro, one of the best wireless Xbox controllers you can buy. It looks great, but even the grips are white.
Microsoft
Two-thirds of Microsoft employees call working there a "good deal"
MICROSOFT According to an internal Microsoft survey, 65% of employees at Microsoft indicated that "there is a reasonable balance between what I contribute to Microsoft and what I get in return."
Is Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership fraying?
AI Microsoft is reportedly developing in-house reasoning models to give OpenAI a run for its money, which could be an indication that the best tech bromance in history is fraying.
Microsoft Copilot walks the plank for helping Windows 11 pirates and Lenovo shines at MWC
News Microsoft Copilot will no longer help you pirate Windows 11. Lenovo also shined this week at Mobile World Congress with multiple concept devices and a new Yoga Pro.
Xbox and other Microsoft services are down in the UK
Microsoft What a way to start the week, with multiple Microsoft services, notably Xbox, experiencing an outage in the UK.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Copilot for Gaming is coming soon to Xbox Insiders
Xbox This new variant of Microsoft's Copilot AI is geared toward Xbox players as a virtual assistant accessible via the Xbox mobile app.
Bill Gates: "We will all have an AI agent"
AI Bill Gates says AI will be integrated across all aspects and spheres of our lives, similar to the personal computer era and how it eventually made it to every household.
Copilot adds 'Showroom ads' for better audience engagement
AI Microsoft recently unveiled new interactive ad formats for Copilot, including Showroom ads and Dynamic filters, which are interactive and adapt to user input.
UK CMA: Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI isn't a merger
AI After investigating Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it's not a merger, escaping further regulatory scrutiny.
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