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Microsoft designer shares first look at 'dynamic wallpaper' plans for Windows 11 — but have they already been scrapped?
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A Microsoft designer has shared the work they did for a new dynamic wallpaper feature on Windows 11.
Google AI Studio boss says AGI will "look a lot like a product release" after Sam Altman claimed the benchmark would pass with surprisingly little societal impact
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Google AI Studio's product manager, Logan Kilpatrick recently indicated that artificial super intelligence (ASI) is achievable without a keen focus on intermediate products or model releases.
Windows 11 wrapped up 2024 with a massive spike in Steam users
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Windows 11 is now by far the most used operating system by Steam gamers. The OS saw a surge in the final month of 2024 to cap off an impressive year of growth.
Studio behind Hi-Fi Rush rebrands — its first post since being closed down by Xbox
By Jennifer Young published
Gaming After a turbulent 2024 for Tango Gameworks, creators of Hi-Fi Rush, the studio announce a small but impactful name change to Tango Gameworks Inc.
This gorgeous gym bag can help you keep your New Year's resolution while storing all your tech
By Sean Endicott published
Accessories The latest bag from WaterField brings the company's premium design to the gym. It includes several pockets and compartments that can fit a tablet, earbuds, and a hidden tracker tag.
Half-Life's 'G-Man' actor Mike Shapiro drops a cryptic post that's begging to be Half-Life 3
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming He did the exact same style of post prior to the announcement of Half-Life: Alyx
Microsoft stacks Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD chips against (last year's) MacBooks in updated benchmarks
By Sean Endicott published
Laptop Microsoft shared benchmarks and comparisons of Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD processors this week. Here's how they stack up against MacBooks and other systems.
Bluesky saw a 763% rise in users in 2024, including 13 million new users in just the past month and a half
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Bluesky gained 22.9 million users in 2024. The social media platform also rolled out key features, including basics such as hashtag support and unique options like starter packs.
Ignore everything else, this is the true "objective" list of the best Xbox and PC games of 2024
By Zachary Boddy published
GOTY 2024 has come to a close, so here's the definitive list of all the best Xbox and PC games of the year... At least in my opinion, which is also objective fact.
Call of Duty continues to dominate the charts as the most-played game on Xbox and PlayStation after a free trial weekend
By Cole Martin published
Gaming The holidays have graced many of us with more free time than usual, but it hasn't helped other games dethrone Call of Duty as the most played game for the week of December 21.
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