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"The sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028" — Rising memory costs are driving cheap PCs to extinction, and 2026 is when it all begins

According to a senior analyst at Gartner, the sub-$500 PC market will have completely disappeared by 2028 due to rising component costs. It's not exactly a surprise, but it is a dire warning to anyone who needs a new laptop.

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Whoa, Xbox may be teasing Cyberpunk 2077 coming to Game Pass — "Something v cool is coming soon"

CD PROJEKT RED's Cyberpunk 2077 is a hugely popular RPG, and a new tease from Microsoft and Xbox suggest it could come to Game Pass soon.

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The Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters may have their developer — it's in charge of a big Xbox exclusive, and has worked on Bethesda's RPGs before

A new teaser from a game development studio suggests it's working on the upcoming Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters.

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Black Ops Royale is Call of Duty: Warzone's big update — Activision delivers a massive intel drop inspired by Black Ops 4, and it's coming sooner than you might think

Activision has revealed Black Ops Royale for Call of Duty: Warzone, a mode inspired by Black Ops 4 BR set on the Avalon map.

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Here's exactly when you can play the Call of Duty: Warzone Blackout-inspired Black Ops Royale

Black Ops Royale is the new Blackout-inspired battle royale experience for Call of Duty: Warzone. But when can you drop in and play?

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Do you need to own Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to play the new Blackout-inspired Black Ops Royale?

Blackout is coming back to Call of Duty with Black Ops Royale. But do you need to actually own Black Ops 7 to play it?

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Razer’s new 16-inch laptop sleeve doubles as a wireless charger, but is it worth $130?

Razer’s new Laptop Sleeve 16" with Wireless Charging is a premium 3-in-1 accessory for gamers and creators. While it offers dual MagSafe-compatible charging zones and rugged protection, the $130 price tag and lack of an internal battery raise questions about its overall value. Here is everything you need to know…

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This new Microsoft Copilot feature might actually make it ... good? Something I actually won't hate? Something that MIGHT boost productivity? A shocking notion, I know.

Microsoft's new "Copilot Tasks" feature is entering preview, and it might fix some of Copilot's most annoying feature gaps. Here's how it works.

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Windows 11 market share jumped double-digits two months in a row — Nearly three-quarters of users are on Microsoft's latest OS as Windows 10 fades

Windows 11 worldwide market share has increased by more than 10% for the second month in a row, suggesting its growth has finally hit a tipping point.

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At Microsoft's big Xbox all-hands meeting, leaders paid tribute to the team, Sarah Bond, Phil Spencer, and the future — "We are going to start with console, and make sure that we understand that this is our reference experience."

Microsoft's gaming team had a big all-hands meeting last week, and the mood was emotional, but also energized and jubilant. Here's what outgoing CEO Phil Spencer and incoming CEO Asha Sharma had to say.

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Xbox's new CEO moves fast, as major marketing hires could signal a strategy shift toward lifecycle strategy, franchise focus, and more structured campaign execution

Xbox’s new CEO has moved quickly to hire two senior marketing leaders, including a Publishing and Lifecycle Marketing Leader and a Senior Product Marketing Manager for a major RPG franchise, potentially signalling a shift in Xbox’s marketing strategy.

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This third‑party Windows 11 app just fixed one of its most annoying design problems — because someone had to step in and do it

Files app update improves context menus and bug fixes, making file management better for users.

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A new California law requires age checks in Windows, macOS, and every other operating system — even Linux. Good luck with that.

California’s Digital Age Assurance Act requires all operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, to add age verification at account setup.

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A new Microsoft 365 "E7" tier could cost up to $99 a month for premium AI — but only 3.3% of existing users pay for Copilot

Microsoft could reportedly launch a $99 AI‑powered Microsoft 365 bundle, adding Copilot and Agent 365 features to boost productivity tools.

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AMD's new Zen 5 enterprise processors still have some of the best local AI chiplets I've seen on x86-64 — Ryzen AI PRO 400 hits 50-60 TOPS to crush Copilot+ PC certification

AMD's AI PRO 400 Series is Gorgon Point chips in a suit and tie and repackaged for the enterprise audience, with some of the best x86-64 NPUs I've seen.

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The new Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 11 shows how good a Windows laptop can be when a company actually cares about the details

Lenovo keeps improving its flagship convertible without losing the charm that made it a Windows Central favorite.

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Lenovo's new folding gaming handheld concept is so weird it shouldn't work — is it a Legion Go, a Surface Pro, or something else entirely?

What happens when you take a Legion Go gaming handheld and mix it with a folding display and a 2-in-1 laptop? You get a Legion Go Fold concept device that I can only hope eventually comes to market.

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Lenovo might have solved dual-screen laptops — Modular ports are great, but swappable screens? This ThinkBook concept levels up the form factor.

Lenovo's ThinkBook Modular concept PC is a new take on a dual-screen laptop with a removable display, removable keyboard, and replaceable ports.

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Lenovo's biggest AI gamble is set to debut in the coming weeks — Will Qira deliver on its ambient intelligence promises? You can find out soon in these regions.

Lenovo's AI super agent, named Qira, is expected to make its debut on Lenovo PCs in the coming weeks. Will it be a big hit immediately, or will it take time to reach users?

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Lenovo keeps the Surface Pro form factor alive with its new ThinkPad X13 detachable 2-in-1 Windows 11 tablet PC — just don't look at the price

Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, Lenovo is kicking the 2-in-1 Windows tablet form factor into life with its new ThinkPad X13 detachable PC.

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Forget 'debloat apps.' Sophia Script gives you real control over Windows 11. Here's how it works.

These are the steps to use Sophia Script for Windows 11 to debloat, tweak privacy, and automate advanced system optimizations safely.

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I wanted to ditch Discord after its age verification controversy, but there's one big problem — why is it so tough to find a proper replacement?

The movement to leave Discord has never been stronger after its recent age verification and monitoring controversies. After spending the weekend testing out some top alternatives, I've realized that a change is a lot easier said than done.

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Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s new Start menu is a masterclass in frustration — I just scored you an exclusive deal to save 25% on Start11 to fix it

Windows 11’s new Start menu is a masterclass in frustration. See how Microsoft’s latest UI fails, our 5 fixes, and an exclusive 25% off deal on Start11.

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Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore publicly shuts down Xbox co‑founder’s criticism of new CEO Asha Sharma, basically calling the 'gamer CEO' argument nonsense

Former Xbox 360 boss Peter Moore has shared his thoughts on new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma in a lengthy GamesBeat interview. Moore draws parallels to his own outsider journey, pushes back on Seamus Blackley’s “sunsetted” comments, and defends Phil Spencer’s legacy.

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Windows 11’s February Insider update adds new features — but which ones actually matter? Here are the 11 biggest.

Windows 11 February 2026 Insider builds bring File Explorer tweaks, Cross-Device Resume, Hello ESS upgrades, and various Settings changes.

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