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Tim Cook lost confidence in Apple's AI chief — can ex-Microsoft CVP push Apple Intelligence beyond trivial features?

Apple hired former Microsoft AI CVP Amar Subramanya to lead its Foundation Models, machine learning research, AI safety, and evaluation teams. This move follows CEO Tim Cook’s admission that he had lost confidence in John Giannandrea’s leadership.

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Microsoft finds an unlikely ally — Linux developer defends Windows against BSoD jokes

Linux developer Linus Torvalds recently defended Microsoft over Windows BSoD errors, claiming they can be traced back to unreliable hardware rather than software bugs.

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One of the biggest and best game mods of all time is now a one-click install on GOG — but there's one huge downside

STALKER GAMMA, a huge modpack for STALKER Anomaly and one of the most popular mods of all time, is now available to play through GOG.

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This Xbox RPG's next big update has been delayed — with a larger anniversary update coming in 2026 instead

Xbox RPG Avowed is no longer getting a Fall Update, with a larger Anniversary Update planned instead for sometime in February 2026.

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AYANEO NEXT II handheld rivals Xbox Ally X — but airlines might not love its desktop‑class guts. Here's why we see a red flag, despite loving everything else.

The upcoming AYANEO flagship handheld is well and truly a beast, but you probably don't want to travel on an airplane with it.

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AYANEO’s NEXT II handheld brings serious specs to portable gaming, blurring the line with full PCs (and we're excited)

AYANEO revealed its upcoming flagship Windows handheld, and it's got some insanely impressive specs.

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Looking for something new to play on Xbox? Here are 5 of the best new ID@Xbox titles from the past month ✨

Looking for something new to play? Here are our top five ID@Xbox indie games launched from the past month!

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Minecraft is changing how it handles update version numbers — but what does that mean for us players?

Mojang Studios has announced a change to how it'll number Minecraft updates starting in 2026. It makes sense, but it ultimately won't affect much for players.

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Xbox Game Pass gets Mortal Kombat 1, this long-awaited science-fiction shooter, and more in December — here's what is included in the year's last batch

The final batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 has been revealed, with Mortal Kombat 1, Routine, and more on the way.

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New Helldivers 2 update just shaved 131GB off its PC file size with a "slim version" beta, and I'm ecstatic — here's how to opt into the patch

The bloated file size of Helldivers 2 on PC has been a pain point for many players for a long time, but it's finally been reduced to a wildly low number in a new update.

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Windows 10’s demise fuels Linux hype again — but will Bazzite finally break the “forever up‑and‑comer” curse? There's a chance.

Bazzite gained over a petabyte of ISO downloads in one month, translating to approximately 143,000 OS downloads.

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Owlcat Games reveals a detailed look into Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy's Investigation system — Become a fair judge or a biased executioner

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, Owlcat Games' next upcoming CRPG set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, has received a new gameplay deep dive detailing its unique Investigation System.

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Valve is working on a "Lepton" Android compatibility layer for Linux and VR — Could we ever see Android games running on the Steam Deck and its Steam Machine PC?

Valve's new translation layer could massively expand its Steam library with Android games via Lepton, just like Proton did for Windows.

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I accepted all of Microsoft's suggested Windows 11 setup settings with a fresh ISO, forced online accounts and extra telemetry included — can any of it be bypassed?

Windows 11 comes under fire for forced online accounts and default telemetry. Can any of it be disabled, or are modern builds like 25H2 making it more complicated?

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How to stop internet results in Search for Windows 11 — get rid of Bing suggestions for a clean, simplified experience

On Windows 11, you can disable web search results in the Windows Search home page using the Registry and Group Policy, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

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For the Counter-Strike fans — This esports accessories collection is easily one of the best-looking collaborations I’ve ever seen

I went hands-on with the Razer Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Collection, which gives Razer's best high-performance esports gear a beautiful gold-and-red redesign.

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Microsoft's advantages in artificial intelligence evaporate — Google Gemini surges ahead, and OpenAI declares "code red" situation

Microsoft's advantages in artificial intelligence look shaky as Google rapidly catches up. Google Gemini and Nano Banana image generation tools take the world by storm, as OpenAI declares "code red."

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Windows 11's latest update will flashbang you whenever you open File Explorer — thanks Microsoft!

Microsoft's latest December 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 11 comes with two confirmed known issues that will likely impact your time using your PC.

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SOLD OUT: Microsoft’s 2025 Limited Edition Windows Ugly Sweater celebrates 50 years of nostalgia with Clippy, DOS, MSN, and more— and it’ll sell out fast, so act now!

To cap off Microsoft's 50th anniversary year, the company has announced a new Windows Ugly Sweater for 2025, this time themed after nostalgic and popular icons from Windows' past.

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CEO Jensen Huang slams NVIDIA managers for discouraging AI usage: "Are you insane? — I promise you, you will have work to do."

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang blasts managers discouraging employees from automating tasks using AI. He claims that the integration of AI into the workflows won't steal their jobs.

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Sam Altman called ad-supported AI "uniquely unsettling" — but new ChatGPT code suggests otherwise as OpenAI faces losses through 2030 with no path to profit

A new leak suggests OpenAI is internally testing ads within ChatGPT, potentially making money through the ads in the interface or by getting users to upgrade to paid subscription plans.

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Dell Tower Plus review (EBT2250) review — I tested this powerful desktop, and it blew me away with its performance

The latest Dell Tower Plus is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.

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This Black Friday, the Replacer is bringing some holiday cheer (and free weapons) to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players

Peter Stormare's The Replacer returns as Santa to offer Black Ops 7 players free weapon blueprints as part of a social media promotion.

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ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla talks to us about Microsoft's indie game dev program — "We don't want bringing games to Xbox to be a lengthy, painful process."

We spoke to ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla to learn about the future of Microsoft's indie publishing label, and where it sits in a Steam-dominated world.

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Analysis: OpenAI is a loss-making machine, with estimates that it has no road to profitability by 2030 — and will need a further $207 billion in funding even if it gets there

A recent analysis by major bank HSBC suggests that OpenAI's future revolves around debt accumulation, as companies increasingly turn to speculation to fuel the AI company's compute hunger.

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