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Move over Dell XPS, this premium 16-inch laptop is incredible (especially with a Samsung phone)

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Samsung's premium Galaxy Book4 Ultra is already a great Dell XPS competitor before you consider Samsung's ecosystem integrations. Here's our full review.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits "there's no proven playbook" after former alignment lead suggests the company prioritizes "shiny products" like GPT-4o over safety

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Multiple OpenAI execs have left the company this past week citing security concerns, but the company is more focused on hitting the AGI benchmark despite the lack of guardrails and regulations to control a smarter-than-human machine.

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The deluxe edition of FromSoftware's best action game of 2023 is on sale for less $36

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CDKeys is offering a 50% discount for Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Deluxe Edition on PC. Read on to learn how you can get one of FromSoftware's best action games and save $39.27 from this deal.

Windows on ARM FAQ: What it is, how ARM processors differ from CPUs, ARM history, and more

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Windows on ARM typically makes for lightweight devices with long battery life and stellar reliability. But what exactly is ARM anyway?

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How to get the new Freedom Mask in The Division 2

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The Division 2 has added a new Hunter mask, the Stars and Stripes themed Freedom Mask, and it's possible you didn't even know it existed. Here's how to get it.

Sunday, May 19

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The Windows PC is about to get GOOD, and you can thank Windows on Arm for that

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Windows on Arm is about to have its moment, thanks to a close partnership between Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Windows device makers. On May 20, Microsoft will unveil a new era for Windows PCs.

Saturday, May 18

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Lenovo's Yoga 7 revision for 2024 could have been the perfect 2-in-1 AI laptop if not for a disappointing flaw

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The Lenovo Yoga 7 is a well-priced 2-in-1 AI laptop that can handle a variety of tasks. But it does have a few flaws. Our review.

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ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally (2023): What's the difference?

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We're getting a new ROG Ally that improves upon the original gaming handheld. But is the ROG Ally (2023) or the ROG Ally X the better buy?

Friday, May 17

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Forza Horizon 5 goes retro with tons of new music, five new cars, plenty of neon, and... Minecraft?

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Playground Games has detailed Forza Horizon 5's next update, Horizon Retrowave, with a ton of new music, cars, decorations, events, and EventLab props.

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Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima return to Steam in several regions after delisting, Sony PSN controversy

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After both Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima were delisted from Steam in non-PSN countries, both games have been made available again in several regions.

Elgato built the only capture card you'll ever need for gaming if your PC can handle crushing 4K video at 60Hz

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Your motherboard will need specific sockets and spare bandwidth, but the 4K Pro is Elgato's ultimate offering to gaming content creators.

Microsoft Bing is under the EU scrutiny again for its generative AI risks on electoral processes, months after being exempted from DMA regulation for not being 'dominant enough'

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Bing is on the EU's radar because its supercharged AI tools, like Copilot and Image Creator from Designer, could potentially be used to mislead and misinform voters about the forthcoming elections.

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Arkane Austin's vampire shooter Redfall will get offline mode update despite Microsoft shuttering the Xbox studio

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Redfall is getting one last update adding an offline mode and some other changes to the game, despite Microsoft's shuttering of Arkane Austin.

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Microsoft's 4.5-rated performance optimization tool bizarrely recommends using Bing as the default search engine to 'repair' Windows 11

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Microsoft's 4.5-star rated PC Manager app will ask you to repair your device if you're not using Bing as your default search engine in Windows 11

Microsoft will put Call of Duty 2024 on Xbox Game Pass, reveal planned for Games Showcase

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After much reported internal debate, Microsoft is adding the next Call of Duty game to Xbox Game Pass.

This may well be the cheapest I've EVER seen the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller

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The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the best premium gamepad you can buy. It's robust and customizable, but it's also pretty expensive. However, right now, you can save $72 on a flash deal with Verizon.

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Ubisoft's XDefiant has one huge advantage over Call of Duty

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Ubisoft has announced its upcoming shooter, XDefiant, will not utilize Skill Based Match Making in casual lobbies. Will the difference be enough for XDefiant to live up to its moniker as a "CoD Killer"?

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Microsoft VP describes the new iPad Pro as having a "3 legged OS" and it sums up my own past experience better than I ever could

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Microsoft's VP of Developer Community, Scott Hanselman, has the new iPad Pro, and while seems to like it, has described the software as a "3 legged OS." And that resonates with my own history using one.

This new GameSir Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is lit — no literally

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GameSir who are known for mobile gaming controllers in all shapes and sizes have launched a new split design Bluetooth controller with hall-effect technology and nifty lights.

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Sam Altman named "a genius master-class strategist" as OpenAI deals with Apple and iPhone outside of its Microsoft partnership

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Sam Altman has reportedly negotiated a new deal with Apple to bring ChatGPT to the iPhone. OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft grants it access to infinite computing and forever customers.

Save $250 and get one free month of Xbox Game Pass purchasing ASUS' killer laptop

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Best Buy is selling the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED laptop for a special 24% discount and is including a month of free access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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Microsoft Copilot is taking over! Here's a round-up of all the places you can find the chatbot AI

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In this list, I rounded up all the places where you can find Copilot or traces of the chatbot AI technology, including on Windows 11 and 10, the app, and the web.

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Microsoft Rewards expands to all 7 continents with new streak restore and protection capabilities — Oh, you can learn a new language for free for using Bing on Edge, too

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Microsoft is expanding its Microsoft Reward daily streak bonuses across 230+ regions and countries. It is also adding a new streak restore and protection capabilities to improve the platform's user experience.

Thursday, May 16

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PSA: Beware, this infamous, hilarious Fallout 4 bug can kill you instantly for no reason at all

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If you're checking out Fallout 4 for the first time, beware of this ridiculous (and hilarious) bug that can instantly kill you.

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Rockstar Games' GTA 6 is slated to arrive on Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025

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Take-Two Interactive confirms that Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is now slated to arrive in Fall 2025.

Hades 2 early access gets its first update with bug fixes and improvements to resource gathering

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The first patch for Hades 2 early access arrives, bringing bug fixes and gameplay improvements.

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PC indie darling Manor Lords hits over 2 million copies sold three weeks after huge launch on Steam, Game Pass

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Manor Lords, one of 2024's most exciting indie games, has sold a whopping two million copies since launching on PC just a few weeks ago.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows FAQ: Release date, platforms, news, and everything you need to know

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Here's everything you need to know about Assassin's Creed Shadows, from the characters to the release date.

Could Minecraft finally come to Steam? The signs are there, but don't get your hopes up yet

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Steam is mentioned with a new Minecraft: Bedrock Edition perk, but is this really a sign that the game is finally heading to the world's most popular PC gaming platform?

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After PC launch, Ghost of Tsushima becomes Steam's top selling paid game, soars past Hades 2 and Helldivers 2

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Ghost of Tsushima has arrived on PC with its launch on Steam, and it's already a best seller on the platform.