A new teaser trailer for Call of Duty Season 3 has dropped
Gaming Call of Duty's latest trailer teases Verdansk 89 with fan-favorite characters Russell Adler and Frank Woods, along with clues for returning operators.
Windows & Software
How to transfer your Windows 11 setup to a new hard drive — no extra app required
Windows On Windows 11, you can transfer the current installation with apps, settings, and files to a new hard drive, and in this guide, I'll show you the step-by-step process to complete this process.
A hidden Windows 11 FAQ page in testing reveals why your PC is running slow
Windows 11 A hidden Windows 11 FAQ page explains why your PC is slow, from RAM limitations to GPU bottlenecks. The feature is in testing now, though you can't see it just yet.
How to disable access to the Settings app on Windows 11
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PC Hardware
Psst ... the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is back in stock at MSRP
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Surface Laptop 7 deal: Save big on Microsoft’s top-rated laptop, now starting at $885
Deal Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 earned a perfect score in our review, and now it's on sale for $885. The deal slashes the cost of the thin-and-light laptop.
Everything you need to know about NVIDIA RTX 5000
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 5000 "Blackwell" GPUs are on the market, and there's lots of news to keep track of. I rounded up the biggest bits right here.
"The world's most powerful workstation" has RTX PRO "Blackwell" GPUs
Laptops HP is busy announcing new laptops, and the ZBook Fury G1i is one to keep tabs on. HP says the new RTX PRO GPUs make it the most powerful 18-inch workstation ever.
Gaming
Here's when Assassin's Creed Shadows comes out in your time zone
Guide Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed game has arrived, and the launch of Shadows is imminent. Here's exactly when you'll be able to start playing.
How to watch Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2025
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North American game workers form industry-wide union
Gaming North American video game workers have formed the first gaming industry-wide union for the U.S. and Canada in collaboration with the CWA.
Peripherals & Accessories
I can't get over how beautiful this gaming monitor is, and this coupon code makes it far more affordable
Deal My absolute favorite gaming monitor is currently hundreds of dollars off when you use this special code.
This 45-inch OLED ultrawide is being cleared out at Walmart
Deals It's not every day you see an OLED ultrawide gaming monitor drop in price by nearly $700. This is a great chance to get a superior panel for a lot less than usual.
I thought this headset deal was a misprice but nope they really have cut $210 off for a limited time
DEALS The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro was our best in slot headset for the longest time, but I've never seen it so cheap with a whopping $210 off the price
This amazing mechanical keyboard is a nod to the past
Keyboards The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is all kinds of brown, bringing an old-school feel to the modern generation.
Microsoft
Microsoft's quantum computing slammed as 'fraudulent'
Microsoft Scientists have expressed concerns about Microsoft's recent quantum computing breakthrough, citing that it lacks important details.
Two-thirds of Microsoft employees call working there a "good deal"
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Is Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership fraying?
AI Microsoft is reportedly developing in-house reasoning models to give OpenAI a run for its money, which could be an indication that the best tech bromance in history is fraying.
Microsoft Copilot walks the plank for helping Windows 11 pirates and Lenovo shines at MWC
News Microsoft Copilot will no longer help you pirate Windows 11. Lenovo also shined this week at Mobile World Congress with multiple concept devices and a new Yoga Pro.
Artificial Intelligence
North American game workers form industry-wide union
Gaming North American video game workers have formed the first gaming industry-wide union for the U.S. and Canada in collaboration with the CWA.
ARK: Aquatica game trailer is almost entirely AI-generated
Gaming A new trailer for "ARK: Aquatica" appears to have been almost entirely AI-generated, leading to a poor reception for the game.
Horizon actress responds to AI-powered Aloy, raises concerns
Gaming Ashly Burch, an actress known for her work in Horizon Zero Dawn, responds to the AI-powered Aloy video from PlayStation while raising these concerns.
I spoke with Intel in search of the "killer AI app" at MWC
AI PCs Talking with HP, Dell, and Lenovo, these leading PC brands shared their thoughts on the "AI PC" with me and what it might become.
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