Microsoft’s new Surface PCs are cheaper — but there’s a catch
Microsoft has introduced cheaper versions of its latest Surface devices, but the lower price comes with a notable compromise: less memory and no access to Copilot+ AI features.
I rounded up the best Prime Day 2026 laptop deals, and these five are the ones I’d buy
With laptop prices rising due to memory costs, Prime Day 2026 is a rare window for real savings. Here are the five deals worth buying right now.
I’d grab this 8BitDo Prime Day keyboard deal before buying another boring gaming keyboard
8BitDo’s Xbox-inspired mechanical keyboard gets a Prime Day discount, mixing transparent green nostalgia, wireless connectivity, hot-swappable switches, and an 87-key layout for a more interesting desk upgrade.
Windows 11 is getting Copilot on Microsoft 365 Business accounts again, unless you’re in Europe
Microsoft is using Office's own update system to push Copilot onto commercial Windows 11 PCs, making it harder to block than a standard Microsoft Store install.
Microsoft’s Xbox handheld plans resurface with a mysterious new logo
A new Xbox Handheld logo has appeared on several official game pages, raising questions about whether it simply flags compatibility with existing Windows handhelds or hints at a first-party console still in the works.
Windows 11’s modern Media Player is somehow worse than the version from 17 years ago
Microsoft’s modern Media Player for Windows 11 has received an Insider Preview update, but tests suggest it still uses more memory and opens videos more slowly than the classic Windows 7-era version.
GTA 6 may be far away, so Rockstar gave GTA 5 a fresh coat of paint
Rockstar has released a free upgrade for GTA 5 owners, bringing enhanced graphics, faster loading times, new vehicles, and next-gen features to PC players ahead of GTA 6.
Microsoft’s newest AI agent wants to take entire projects off your plate
Microsoft is bringing Copilot Cowork to businesses worldwide, promising an AI agent that can complete complex, multi-step tasks while offering flexible pay-as-you-go pricing.
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12 is its best 2-in-1 PC yet, but also its most expensive
Microsoft's Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition launches today at $1,499 with Snapdragon X2, a 15.5-hour battery, and an optional OLED display.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 claims 20-hour battery life, improved GPU performance, and a steep $1,599 ask
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 launches today at $1,599 with Snapdragon X2, up to 20 hours of battery, and a new Jade color option.
Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Widgets and makes them far less distracting
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Beta build turns off hover-to-open, red badges, and daily alert limits for Widgets by default.
Xbox is reportedly closing the studio behind Hellblade merely days after showing off its next game
Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, just days after it announced a new game at the Xbox Games Showcase.
You may soon be able to split your Xbox purchases into installments
Code spotted on the Xbox website suggests Microsoft is preparing buy now, pay later integrations with Klarna and PayPal, letting users split the cost of games and hardware into installments.
I tried ASUS’ ROG Xbox Ally X20, and the 171-inch screen changes everything
The ROG Xbox Ally X20’s OLED upgrade is nice, but after trying the bundled AR glasses, the bigger screen was the part I kept thinking about.
Windows 11 just fixed one of Search’s dumbest limitations, and you’ll wonder how you lived without it
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update fixes Search's three-character minimum, surfacing short file names instantly.
Windows 11 adds a neat upgrade that enables simultaneous streaming for two audio devices
Windows 11 Shared Audio lets two people listen from one PC through Bluetooth LE Audio, but you’ll need supported Copilot+ hardware, updated drivers, and compatible accessories before the feature appears.
Microsoft Edge is about to get more frequent updates, but don’t expect more features
Microsoft is switching Edge to a biweekly update schedule starting with Edge 152 on August 27, matching Chrome's release cadence and delivering smaller but more frequent updates to users on the Stable channel.
Your Windows 11 PC can now natively run AI workloads, even if it lacks the Copilot+ badge
Microsoft's latest AI decision could make millions of existing Windows PCs far more relevant than anyone expected.
The Windows 11 June update makes your Start menu and Search feel much more snappier
Microsoft's June 9 Windows 11 update KB5094126 introduces Low Latency Profile for faster Start menu, Search, and Action Center responses, alongside Shared Audio.
Xbox’s next era may start with a painful question about console prices
Xbox is putting unusual pressure on its own console business, and a new Xbox Wire post gives players a clear reason to watch for an Xbox price hike. Microsoft says storage and memory prices are climbing fast, while Xbox can’t currently make as many consoles as players want to buy. It also says the business […]
Intel details Project Firefly and how it’s pushing affordable laptops to unseat the MacBook Neo
Intel's Project Firefly wants to make budget laptops exciting again with thin metal designs, long battery life, and clever phone-world tricks that keep the prices down.
The return of Xbox exclusives starts with Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution
Microsoft confirms Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be Xbox console exclusives, with both also coming to PC and Game Pass
Every game confirmed for day-one Game Pass release at Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Microsoft confirmed 17 games coming to Game Pass on their launch days at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, with releases spanning from this summer through Spring 2027.
Ninja Theory’s Senua will give Hellblade fans the gameplay they’ve been asking for
Ninja Theory revealed Senua at the Xbox Games Showcase, a 2027 action-adventure that trades the Hellblade series' tight linear structure for broader combat and an interconnected world.
Xbox is celebrating 25 years with a translucent green special edition Series X console
Microsoft has unveiled the limited-edition Xbox Series X25 and matching controller, celebrating Xbox’s 25th anniversary with a nostalgic translucent green retro-inspired design.
You can finally get rid of Bing on your Windows 11 PC
Microsoft is reportedly testing Windows 11 changes that would finally let users disable Bing-powered web results inside the operating system’s built-in Search experience.
Microsoft just killed one of the coolest features of its Edge browser to favor more AI
Microsoft is discontinuing Edge Collections, a popular research and organization tool, as the company continues shifting the browser toward AI-powered Copilot experiences.
The post-warranty graveyard is filling up with working gadgets
Software updates are supposed to keep gadgets alive, but the Pixel 4a battery mess shows how easily they can become the thing that pushes old hardware into the grave.
Microsoft is killing Office 2019 for Mac, and your only way out is to pay up
Office 2019 for Mac is about to enter read-only mode, meaning you can view documents but not edit or save them. Microsoft won't fix it, and the only real way out is to pay for a newer version.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite finally lands in a mini PC, and it looks like Windows’ answer to the Mac mini
Qualcomm's most powerful PC chip has finally found a home outside laptops. ASUS' new mini PC could be the device that puts Windows on Arm in direct competition with Apple's compact desktops.
Asus Zenbook 14 gets a splash of new colors, and hopefully, a MacBook Neo-tier price, too
Asus’ new Zenbook 14 brings bolder colors, a light Ceraluminum build, OLED options, and Copilot+ PC hardware, but its MacBook-rival appeal depends on the price Asus hasn’t confirmed yet.
OneDrive is getting an AI feature that names your files so you don’t have to
Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Suggested Rename to OneDrive on the web starting June 2026.
Windows 11 is finally addressing key annoyances with the universal Search system
A new Windows 11 Insider Preview build adds Search by Substring to both the Experimental and Beta channels, letting users find files by typing any part of a compound name.
Microsoft introduces Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip inside
Microsoft just announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, its most powerful laptop ever. It can run heavy AI workloads entirely on the device, no cloud required, and still last all day on a single charge.
Microsoft wants Copilot to answer all your health-related questions and store your medical records
Microsoft Copilot Health is now in preview for US Microsoft 365 subscribers, connecting wearables, health records from 50,000+ providers, and personalized AI insights.
Dell doubles down on 5G cellular connectivity for its premium business laptops in the US
Dell has launched seven new laptops globally ahead of Computex 2026, with three Pro 7 Series 2-in-1 models offering optional 5G cellular connectivity in the US.
PS4 and Xbox One players are getting booted from Call of Duty: Warzone soon
Activision is phasing out Warzone on PS4 and Xbox One, but existing players can keep playing until the end of Black Ops 7 Season 06.
Copilot gets a redesign and it now wants to do more without being an eyesore
Microsoft is reshaping Copilot to feel like a workspace that adapts to you. The redesign focuses on cleaner design, smarter context, and fewer interruptions while you work.