Free Play Days takes you to the ring and the battlefield Free Play Days keeps bringing the hits this week. Game Pass members can play the full version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 from October 9th to October 16th. This free week will include the Campaign Mode, Multiplayer, and Zombies, including…

It trades ultralight portability for a more robust build and better performance under load, and Dell’s software lets you tune that balance.

Althoff will now oversee what he called Microsoft’s “most important growth engine,” while Nadella himself steps back from day-to-day commercial oversight to focus on “highest ambition technical work” including datacenter buildout, systems architecture, AI research, and product innovation.

While the move may seem like a natural consolidation under Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, the urgency behind it reveals deeper challenges, and a strategic pivot that could reshape how GitHub scales in the age of AI.

Whether you’re summarizing a dense proposal, recapping a meeting recording, or comparing document versions, Copilot can deliver context with speed and precision.

Synology backtracks branded drive requirements A few months ago, the Synology user base was caught off guard when the company announced that it would be implementing a branded drive-only policy in many of its units. Synology-branded drives are more expensive than those of most other brands, and…

For users who want even more flexibility, the U-Bolt Pro WiFi (Apple Home & HomeKey) delivers multi-modal unlocking via Apple HomeKey, fingerprint, app, or keypad code.

Litheli’s Prime Day deals aren’t just about saving money, they’re about reclaiming your weekends. With cordless convenience, whisper-quiet motors, and serious airflow, these blowers turn yard work into a quick win instead of a dreaded chore.

Apple has reportedly shelved its plans for a lighter, cheaper Vision Pro redesign (code-named N100) and is now reallocating resources to fast-track a pair of Meta-style AR glasses.

Tech accessory maker JSAUX has rolled out a full suite of discounts across its most popular gear, from screen protectors to charging docks, ergonomic grips, and carrying cases.

The catch? Each session kicks off with about two minutes of ads, lasts only an hour, and is capped at five hours per month.

These aren’t just a refresh; they’re a full-on refinement of what premium ANC headphones should feel like in 2025.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta during Free Play Days We're back for another edition of Free Play Days. For the Call of Duty fans, this one is a little bit special. For preorder players or Game Pass Ultimate members, the open beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is now live and will last through…

Microsoft just announced a sweeping overhaul of Xbox Game Pass, introducing three new tiers, Essential, Premium, and Ultimate, and if you’re feeling déjà vu, you’re not alone.

Microsoft 365 Premium pushes your AI to the max AI is the buzzword; it's in everything right now. Investors have spent the money to fund the technology; now it's time to reap the benefits. To achieve this, Microsoft has introduced a subscription plan, Microsoft 365 Premium, at $19.99 per month,…

Game Pass gets new plans and price increases Xbox has made the vision for Game Pass very clear by combining value, benefits, and a deep library of games for players. Game Pass was launched in 2017 and has experienced steady growth, with Microsoft reporting that this growth is at an all-time high…

Users in the US, UK, and Canada can now choose from 40 stylized faces that respond visually during interactions, adding a layer of personality to the otherwise faceless assistant.

Amazon goes in on AI with new Echo devices Amazon has just announced new speakers and smart displays, following the trend and further embracing the AI generation. The new devices are engineered for Alexa+, new sensors, and a premium design. The included devices are the Echo Show 11, Echo Show 8, a…

This move could help Microsoft accelerate development cycles and reduce internal friction between teams. It’s a familiar playbook, one the company has used before to align Azure, Office, and other divisions, but it’s especially relevant now as Windows faces pressure to evolve in a post‑AI desktop er

Microsoft has confirmed 8 million active paying users of Microsoft 365 Copilot. On paper, that’s a milestone. In context, it’s a warning.

CRKD just announced its NEO S 5‑Fret Daft Punk Fortnite Festival Controller, a limited‑edition rhythm controller that blends nostalgic rhythm‑game hardware with a modern cross‑platform design.

Electronic Arts has agreed to be taken private in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at roughly $55 billion, with shareholders receiving $210 per share.

Forza Horizon 6 finds its way to console and PC in 2026 Microsoft and Playground Games have taken the wraps off Forza Horizon 6, and gave us a teaser trailer to check out. The next location for the Forza Horizon team is Japan. Forza Horizon 6 will launch first on Xbox and PC in 2026. We don't have…

Free Play Days brings six titles to keep you gaming this weekend Six titles come to Free Play Days to keep you busy this weekend. Diablo IV Standard Edition is on an extended free play lasting all the way to September 30th. If you're not into Diablo, you can check out PGA Tour 2K25, Rematch, and…

The move represents a rare public enforcement of a cloud vendor’s terms of service for human-rights related misuse and reframes how providers will be judged when their core infrastructure is embedded in national-security workflows.

With up to 18 cores, 80 TOPS of AI performance, and support for multi-day battery life, the X2 Elite is designed to deliver desktop-class performance in ultra-mobile form factors.

Qualcomm unveiled its most advanced mobile platform to date: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Fueled by the third-generation Qualcomm® Oryon™ CPU, now officially the fastest mobile CPU in the world, this chipset isn’t just about speed.

The company is in talks with select U.S. publishers to launch a first-of-its-kind AI marketplace, a structured licensing system where publishers can be compensated for the editorial material used to train and power generative AI tools.

Claude Sonnet and Opus 4.1 are now part of Microsoft’s “multi-model Copilot” strategy, which dynamically routes tasks to the most appropriate model based on latency, context length, and content type.

Amon’s central thesis was clear: the edge is no longer a peripheral player in AI, it’s the engine.

PlayStation State of Play returns for another episode We have a quick announcement from the folks at Sony today. They are bringing the second episode of the year of PlayStation State of Play. State of Play is all about third-party and indie titles and some updates from the team at PlayStation…

The Steam Deck is deal in an early Autumn Sale The handheld that arguably started the entire industry and got everyone thinking about how to get powerful gaming devices in the palm of their hands is now on sale as part of the Steam Autumn Sale. The sale doesn't kick off until September 29th, but…

Microsoft is inviting Windows Insiders to explore a dedicated AI sandbox called Windows AI Lab, a new track within the Insider program designed to prototype and refine AI-powered experiences across Windows 11.

Deployment kicks off in the second half of 2026 on NVIDIA’s next-generation Vera Rubin platform, with both companies co-designing hardware, software, and data center innovations to maximize performance per watt.

The newly spotted feature will allow users to set common video formats such as MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V, and MKV as animated desktop backgrounds, eliminating the need for third-party applications that long filled this gap in Windows customization.

Microsoft’s Saturday memo urged H-1B holders already in the United States to “remain in place,” emphasizing that the order did not retroactively affect existing visas.

The adjustments will take effect on October 3, 2025, and apply only to U.S. retailers, with no changes planned for console accessories or markets outside the United States.

MediaTek launched its new flagship mobile platform, the Dimensity 9500, targeting high-end 5G smartphones. Built on TSMC’s 4 nm process node, the chip combines a third-generation All-Big-Core CPU architecture with energy-efficient design to deliver sustained performance and extended battery life.

Free Play Days brings a variety this weekend Don't worry, I didn't forget about Free Play Days. This weekend, we have a nice variety with two titles offering two-hour trials, while the other two titles are offering the full weekend experience. You can start your downloads on Thursday, September…

NVIDIA will purchase $5 billion in Intel common stock at $23.28 per share, pending regulatory approval.

Meta announces Meta Ray-Ban Display and Meta Neural Band Today at Connect, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the company's next offering in the wearable space, the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and the Meta Neural Band, designed to keep users up to date digitally regardless of their surroundings…

Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels are receiving updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad, each packed with features that reflect the company’s evolving vision for creativity, productivity, and contextual assistance.

Early backers saw promised September delivery dates slip into late October, only to have preorder pages vanish entirely, and payment holds mysteriously released, leaving a community of eager gamers empty-handed and increasingly frustrated.

To celebrate the game’s runaway success, GUNNAR Optiks is teaming up with Gearbox to release the Borderlands 4: Moxxi glasses, a steampunk-inspired, limited-edition eyewear collaboration that blends style, storytelling, and patented lens technology.

Spanning 2025 through 2028, this infusion of capital and ongoing operational support aims to supercharge the UK’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, strengthen economic ties on both sides of the Atlantic, and accelerate innovation across public and private sectors.

Google has launched an experimental Google app for Windows in its Labs program, aiming to let users search across files, apps, Drive, and the web without interrupting their workflow.

Microsoft recently rolled out Copilot Chat, its AI chat assistant, to the broader Microsoft 365 user base by integrating it directly into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote at no additional cost, except for the slight increase in subscriptions that occurred a few months ago.

The new version introduces a unified gaming library that aggregates titles from multiple storefronts, including Xbox Game Pass, Battle.net, and others, into a single streamlined interface.

Amazon has a hardware event September 30th According to The Verge, Amazon is prepping for a hardware event on September 30th in New York. According to the event going out, it appears the event may feature something new in the Kindle lineup as well as new Alexa devices. Hardware events for Amazon…

Microsoft has entered into a formal agreement with the European Commission over its bundling of Microsoft Teams with Office 365 and Microsoft 365. The case, officially listed as AT.40721, marks a pivotal moment in the EU’s ongoing scrutiny of digital ecosystems and their potential to stifle competit