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The first new game I played in 2025 is the medieval combat sim I've always wanted, and it's free to try
The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.
2025-01-06 18:19
Save 75% on Plantum - AI Plant Identifier Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (iOS only)
Discover all you want about any of tens of thousands of plants with this plant identification app deal. Read more...
2025-01-06 18:00
Next-gen Xbox reportedly releasing in 2026, and new Call of Duty may be a day-one launch
Microsoft may be planning to release its next-generation Xbox console in 2026 and priming Infinity Ward's Call of Duty as a launch title. Read more...
2025-01-06 17:20
Hyperkin unveils Competitor, a DualSense-like controller for Xbox and PC
Hyperkin's new Competitor controller for Xbox and PC combines design cues from the PS5's DualSense with technologies like Hall Effect. Read more...
2025-01-06 17:04
Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon X chip for $600 Copilot+ PCs
Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon X processor that brings the price of Copilot+ PCs all the way down to $600. Read more...
2025-01-06 16:46
Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X shakes up the $600 Windows laptop market, brings AI to everyone — Here's why Intel should be worried
Qualcomm has entered the affordable $600 laptop market with its new 8-core Snapdragon X processor, which should shake up the budget-class Windows laptop space.
2025-01-06 16:01
Full Stack Web Development (worth $54.99) free eBook expires today
This book offers a comprehensive guide to full stack web development, covering everything from core web technologies to advanced topics. Read more...
2025-01-06 16:00
Microsoft tricks people into Bing by making it look like Google Search
Microsoft's latest trick to force users to stick with its Bing search engine is making it look like Google Search. Read more...
2025-01-06 15:28
Microsoft debuts new 'Rewards with Xbox' program, boosting the ways you can earn Microsoft Rewards pointsviagaming
Microsoft has revealed that it has updated its 'Rewards with Xbox' program to include more ways of earning Microsoft Points and making it available for PC Game Pass.
2025-01-06 15:16
Overclockable AI CPUs? Intel's new flagship mobile chips offer a massive boost over previous generations.
Intel unveiled a bunch of new mobile and desktop processors from the Core Ultra 2 Series at CES 2025, including some monster HX-series hardware that can be overclocked. Yes, it even has an NPU inside for AI work.
2025-01-06 14:21
Microsoft: 2025 is the year of Windows 11 PC refresh
As we get closer to the end of Windows 10 support later this year, Microsoft calls 2025 "the year of Windows 11 PC refresh," expecting millions of users to upgrade. Read more...
2025-01-06 14:00
Intel details Windows 11 performance, specs, features of new Ultra 200HX, H, U CPUs
Intel is releasing the full Core Ultra 200 series processor lineup today including 200HX, 200H, and 200U parts. Read more...
2025-01-06 14:00
Microsoft doubles down on Windows 11 — calls for major Copilot+ PC upgrade cycle in 2025
Microsoft is gearing up for a big Windows upgrade year, as Windows 10 reaches end of life in just 10 short months.
2025-01-06 14:00
Microsoft begins killing off Windows 11 Suggested actions, a lesser known feature
Microsoft has started disabling Suggested actions, a feature designed to identify selected content and suggest relevant actions. The post Microsoft begins killing off Windows 11 Suggested actions, a lesser known feature appeared first on Windows Latest
2025-01-06 13:37
Unlocking insights with Meter Histogram in the profiler
Are you struggling with performance bottlenecks in your applications? Look no further! Visual Studio 2022 introduces the Meter Histogram feature in its performance profiling suite, providing you with the tools to analyze and visualize histogram data li...
2025-01-06 13:00
AMD Ryzen Z2 Series specs leak, alongside the Steam Deck 2? ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and apparently Valve itself are on board. (UPDATE)
The AMD Ryzen Z2 series has leaked early, after months of speculation. How does it stack up in practice? We likely won't know until ASUS, Lenovo, and ... Valve (?) release their new devices.
2025-01-06 12:27
Microsoft Rewards on Xbox gets an overhaul, adds Quests to PC Game Pass
Microsoft is changing up its Rewards program on Xbox platforms this week to offer more ways to earn points. Only players who are 18 years or older can participate now though. Read more...
2025-01-06 12:12
Samsung and LG TVs are set to get Microsoft Copilot AI, but it's going to just be a link to the website again
Microsoft Copilot is coming to your TV. Or at least, the web app is. Dual press releases from LG and Samsung detail how the firms are leaning into the AI hype.
2025-01-06 11:32
Vitalik Buterin proposes a "global soft pause button" to cut AI computing power by 90-99% for 1-2 years — giving ample time to prepare for potential existential doom
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder proposes a "global soft pause button" on global hardware to prevent AI from causing existential doom.
2025-01-06 11:04
Microsoft doubles down on its AI efforts with a massive $80 billion investment in data centers — amid insider concerns most Copilot AI tools are seemingly "gimmicky"
Microsoft is set to double down on its generative artificial intelligence efforts in 2025 following the company's Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith's recent announcement of the tech giant's plans to invest up to $80 billion in building data centers.
2025-01-06 10:56