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Microsoft is replacing human gamers (and even games) with AI
Microsoft has developed an AI model called the World and Human Action Model (WHAM), aka Muse, which it's using to replace human gamers in video-game development. But is the future of gaming pure AI?
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Asus' new eGPU, with up to RTX 5090, goes on sale next week
The new Asus ROG XG Mobile eGPU, packed with Thunderbolt 5 capabilities, is almost here. Get ready to juice up your laptop's performance.
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Firefox extends Windows 7 support again, for at least another six months
Mozilla will continue to support older Windows operating systems for a few more months.
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Upgrading your laptop? Focus on these 3 parts for the biggest gains
You can't upgrade everything in a laptop, but these three parts offer the most potential gain and are worth considering.
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Broadcom and TSMC are in talks to split up Intel between them
Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are considering a potential takeover of Intel.
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Don't buy an external SSD. Make your own for cheap instead!
A little legwork can get you a lot more for your money.
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RTX 5050, 5060, 5060 Ti spotted in regulator records
Newer, and hopefully cheaper, Nvidia graphics cards might be just around the corner.
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A Windows app that could make PC setup as easy as phones? Yes, please!
Two Windows hackers have unearthed code, called MigrationApp or Windows Migrate, that could allow users setting up a new PC to easily copy all of their data from an older device, something that Windows still can't do.
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Nearly 45% of Steam users still on Windows 10 despite looming deadline
Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 in October, which is right around the corner.
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xAI launches new Grok-3 AI model with DeepSearch reasoning
The company claims that this new AI model is "in a league of its own" and beats all its AI chatbot rivals.
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Google Chrome adds real-time AI protection against dangerous content
Chrome now uses AI to identify suspicious or dangerous sites, downloads, and extensions on the fly.
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Fujitsu's custom kumiko wood inlay laptop is one of a kind
To celebrate 50 million manufactured PCs, Fujitsu comissioned an incredible work of art with traditional Japanese woodworking techniques.
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Windows 11's February update breaks File Explorer and more
The KB5051987 update for Windows 11 24H2 is causing problems for users. Some can't download it while others are experiencing broken system features. Here's what you can do.
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Spotify’s lossless audio may finally arrive soon, but it won’t be cheap
Spotify HiFi might finally be coming after a nearly four-year wait, but word is it won’t come cheap.
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Acer is raising laptop prices by 10% due to Trump tariffs
US consumers should brace for higher laptop prices as soon as March, at least from Acer. Other manufacturers are likely to follow.
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ExpressVPN unveils massive upgrade to its Lightway Protocol
ExpressVPN is reimplementing its Lightway protocol in Rust to make it faster, more secure, and easier to upgrade in the future.
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Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender: Vital differences you should know
Microsoft has two different apps that protect against online threats — and depending on your situation, you may want to use both. Here’s what each one does.
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Don't want to be hacked? These 10 simple security tweaks keep you safe
These everyday online security tips are simple, fast, easy, and free.
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7 Chromebook features that make Google laptops ultra-secure
Google's laptop operating system was built from the ground up with ease of security in mind. Here's how ChromeOS keeps you safe and protected.
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I’m a smart home expert. These are the smart devices I can’t live without
My household would fall apart without these smart gadgets up and running.
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I reluctantly tried a $700 office chair. One feature made me a believer
Office chairs have always caused me pain and disappointment. Turns out, premium chairs do cost more for a reason. I finally get it.
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Before SSDs, this iconic hard drive was a real glimpse of the future
The old WD Raptor line did something that none of its contemporaries could muster.
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7 ways to repurpose an SSD that's collecting dust
Bring new life to your old data drives that aren't quite dead yet.
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How much SSD space do you really need? We break down the math
For the best PC/laptop experience, there's a minimum you don't want to drop below. Here's how much SSD storage space you should have in 2024.
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8 mistakes that will kill your SSD early
If you want your SSDs to last many years without issue, you have to stop doing these.
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Stop saving your email login in your password manager
Bitwarden added a new security update for its users. It’s great—but also highlights the dangers of storing your email login in a password manager.
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Netflix on the Apple TV app was a bug, not a feature
Apple TV users briefly rejoiced after they managed to add Netflix to the Apple TV app… but the party was short-lived.
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Watch out: Amazon searches might soon push you off of Amazon entirely
Ads continue to invade every nook and cranny of the web. Online shopping is about to get even more frustrating.
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Netflix comes to the Apple TV app (Update: not so much)
At last, Netflix shows and movies are beginning to appear in the Apple TV app, but the integration still seems a tad flaky.
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Early Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti listings stoke sticker shock, but don't panic yet
Unsurprisingly, early retail listings for the new Nvidia card are causing spit-takes over high prices. That said, comparing EU to US prices probably isn't fair.
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Memorizing a good email password is easy. Here’s how to do it
Not knowing your email password is dangerous. Here’s how to create strong credentials you won’t forget.
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Major Clipchamp update improves Microsoft's free video editor
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of Clipchamp with some big quality-of-life changes.
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I want a bendable gaming monitor for 5 specific reasons
There are several compelling reasons why you should buy a bendable gaming monitor in 2025.
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AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 9070 XT will be revealed February 28
Get ready to meet the Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card — as well as RDNA 4 and FSR 4 — at the end of February.
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Hands-on with Asus Q-Release Slim PCIe slots: Just yank it
Asus made a fancy system to make it easier to install and remove graphics cards, but it's causing some concerns. Adam and Will are in the lab to give it a try.
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Waiting for AMD? Radeon RX 9070 XT specs just leaked
AMD has been pretty coy with specs for its new high-end GPUs. Thank goodness for leaks.
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Nvidia confirms RTX 5070 Ti launch for February 20th
You've got a week to get ready for the newest Nvidia graphics card. Maybe buy a tent first.
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Steam just killed a game that was installing Windows malware
One game managed to spread nasty malware to a few hundred users before Valve tracked it down and quashed it.
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OpenAI postpones o3 model release, will wrap it up with GPT-5 instead
The new plan is for GPT-5 to become one monolithic system with multiple AI models, including the upcoming o3 model.
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YouTube TV and Paramount are playing chicken with CBS stations
Unless the two sides reach an agreement soon, CBS and other Paramount stations will get yanked from YouTube TV.
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I love Intel’s new laptop chips. But they’re missing a crucial feature
One size fits all. The chip that everybody wants. By leaving out a quality NPU from its latest Core Ultra 200H (Arrow Lake-H) notebook processors, Intel missed a big opportunity.,
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Can't keep track of your streaming shows? This app will help
A detailed look at Trakt's "Streaming Scrobbler" feature and how it works.
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This Philips Hue smart LED pack is on sale for $9 per bulb
These Philips Hue smart LED bulbs are 26% off on Amazon right now.
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Adobe Firefly muscles into AI video: here's what it looks like
Adobe's Firefly Video model promises to do for Premiere Pro what AI images did for Photoshop — and more. Here's what Adobe will charge and what you'll get.
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When you solve captchas, your data could be collected and sold
Captchas are touted as anti-bot security measures, but they're allegedly doing far more nefarious stuff behind the curtain.
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Windows 10 dies in 2025: What it means for your PC
Do you have to switch to Windows 11 or can you continue to use Windows 10? We explain and tell you what happens after the end of support.
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Watch out, Nvidia. OpenAI's proprietary AI chip is coming along
Reports say OpenAI is almost finished with its in-house AI chip design and will begin mass production sometime in 2026, all in a move to lessen its dependence on Nvidia.
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The new Outlook app was just force-installed on Windows 10 PCs
There's no way to block the forced installation, but at least you'll be able to uninstall it afterwards.
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Pre-orders for RTX 5070 gaming laptops start February 25th
With a full release apparently still on for March, you'll soon be able to put down (a lot of) money on an upcoming RTX 5070 laptop.
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