Intel Arc driver update improves MSI Claw handheld performance
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Windows & Software
ChatGPT's daily visits surpass Copilot's monthly traffic
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OpenAI may start watermarking ChatGPT-4o images for free users
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PC Hardware
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Dell's versatile AI laptop drops to just $429
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Thunderbolt laptop docks don't get any better than this
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Gaming
GameSir made a Deadpool controller you can actually buy
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The best Steam Deck power banks
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Peripherals & Accessories
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro wireless mouse review: So good, it's actually boring
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One of the best, premium wireless gaming headsets is now cheaper than $100
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Microsoft
Potential Microsoft job cuts may target middle managers to boost coder ratios
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Microsoft is the world's most valuable company (again)
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Microsoft hits pause on $1 billion data center
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Microsoft fires protesters who interrupted 50th anniversary event
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Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT's daily visits surpass Copilot's monthly traffic
AI ChatGPT saw over 52x more visits than Microsoft Copilot in February 2025, with the former's 173.3 million daily visits surpassing the latter's 98.9 million monthly visits.
OpenAI may start watermarking ChatGPT-4o images for free users
AI Code in ChatGPT suggests OpenAI may start watermarking images generated by free users, forcing them to upgrade to paid plans for an unrestricted user experience.
Replit CEO: AGI will only replace you if you're a code monkey
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Shopify CEO: Prove AI can't do your job before asking for help
AI Bill Gates already said AI would replace humans for most things, and now Shopify staff need to prove that AI can't get their jobs done before requesting help.
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