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The Surface Studio is dead? — Microsoft ends production on $4,500 Surface Studio 2+ as stock dwindles
Surface Studio 2+ is now out of stock in most markets, and there are seemingly no plans to make a new one.
2024-12-06 12:00
This mini PC is the first I've seen with a discrete NPU for dedicated AI tasks. There's just one problem.
Lenovo's ThinkCentre neo Ultra mini PC has a discrete NPU for AI acceleration, but I'm having a hard time finding where and when it actually benefits the system. Turns out, it can't actually be used without a "future software update."
2024-12-06 11:54
Apple watchOS 11.2 RC fixes a battery health related issue, and more
Apple's recent watchOS 11.2 RC release for developers brings a fix for the bug that showed inaccurate battery health data with Beta 2 and 3 updates. Read more...
2024-12-06 11:52
Microsoft halts Skype Number service, users cannot buy credits anymore
Microsoft halts Skype Number service, users cannot buy credits anymore and must switch to subscription plans. The post Microsoft halts Skype Number service, users cannot buy credits anymore appeared first on Windows Latest
2024-12-06 11:33
Microsoft releases final Windows Server 2025 preview build in 2024
Microsoft has released a new preview build for Windows Server 2025. 26334 is the last build released this year. Read more...
2024-12-06 10:16
Xbox's Winter Demo Fest arrives next week with a rebranding and fresh access to one of the most interesting indies coming in 2025
Previously unveiled as Blackout Protocol, Section 13 is a new twin stick shooter and roguelike from Ocean Drive Studios. A demo for the game will be available on Xbox during the Winter Games Fest indie demo event starting December 10.
2024-12-06 10:00
Forza Motorsport is getting ray-traced global illumination on December 9
Turn10 Studio is bringing ray-traced global illumination to Forza Motorsport with the next content update. Read more...
2024-12-06 09:16
"We have this magic, Not magic": A researcher's p(doom) scale records a 99.999999% probability AI will end humanity, but Sam Altman claims AI will be smart enough to prevent AI from causing existential doom
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AI will be smart enough to resolve the existential threats by superintelligent AI systems. If not, he hopes researchers will figure out a way around the issue.
2024-12-06 08:57
The EU revives plan to scan your private chats for child sexual abuse material
The EU's "Chat Control" proposal to scan encrypted messages for CSAM is back, with new revisions and growing support. Read more...
2024-12-06 08:44
Apple gets a breather in Brazil as court overturns ruling imposed on the App Store
After the Brazil court's ruling, Apple got a brief respite, but the company is still facing tough regulatory pressure. Read more...
2024-12-06 07:24
Google sprinkles two extra years of OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7 series
Ahead of the holidays, Google has silently updated its software policy and added two more years of OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7 series phones. Read more...
2024-12-06 07:06
Samsung's One UI 7 Call Transcript feature has an edge over Apple's and Pixel's versions
Samsung phones now automatically transcript calls in multiple languages with the latest One UI 7 software, which started rolling out in beta yesterday. Read more...
2024-12-06 06:50
Right to Repair gets another win! Microsoft furthers its partnership with iFixit as official Xbox parts are now available on iFixit's store
As Microsoft works to suppor the Right to Repair movement, Xbox parts join Surface parts on iFixit's storefront.
2024-12-06 02:59
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reviews and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics think of this Xbox and MachineGames adventure
Reviews are in for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and here's what critics are saying about the latest adventure from MachineGames, Bethesda, and Xbox.
2024-12-06 01:33
Is Xbox is slowly taking over Battle.net? As "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" pops up on Battle.net, we're wondering what Microsoft is up to with Blizzard's iconic launcher.
First Avowed, and now Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Microsoft's Xbox "experiments" with Battle.net continue, and we have to wonder what the endgame is.
2024-12-06 00:58
Is Xbox slowly taking over Battle.net? As "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" pops up on Battle.net, we're wondering what Microsoft is up to with Blizzard's iconic launcher.
First Avowed, and now Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Microsoft's Xbox "experiments" with Battle.net continue, and we have to wonder what the endgame is.
2024-12-06 00:58
"I found myself pulverizing fascists with shovels, clubs, sledgehammers, and loaves of bread" — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is amazing, with only minor flaws
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a fantastic globetrotting adventure that understands and builds on the films its inspired by.
2024-12-06 00:00
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox?
When Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches soon, will you be able to play it on Xbox consoles? Here's what you need to know.
2024-12-05 23:00
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 system requirements are here, and they are pretty reasonable
Just as promised, Warhorse Studios has shared the system requirements for the PC version of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Read more...
2024-12-05 22:56