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"Inside the rift: Why Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership is on shaky ground

OpenAI owes a lot of its success to Microsoft's early investment, but the AI firm is only focused on one thing: scaling compute power. That's causing some internal strife at the bargaining table, according to an insider.

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Windows 11's BitLocker encryption permanently locks 3TB of a user's backups — "Filled my PC with more spyware and viruses than I can count"

A Reddit user ended up losing 3TB of games and backups after reinstalling Windows 11 because the operating system was lagging. Turns out, the BitLocker security was enabled by default after Microsoft shipped Windows 11, version 24H2.

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Microsoft teases yet another AI announcement for later this week — is Copilot about to get an educational glow up?

Microsoft's social accounts on Instagram have started teasing another Copilot announcement coming this Thursday, seemingly centered around an AI called Mico.

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Capcom unveils Monster Hunter Stories 3: a closer look at the game’s enhanced character creator

Capcom has recently shown off the character creator for the upcoming Monster Hunter JRPG spin-off, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, giving players a glimpse at its robust customization options.

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What's so bad about Windows 11? Help me understand — I want to know which aspects of Microsoft's OS bother you the most

Windows 11 is the world's most popular operating system, but complaints about Microsoft's OS are plentiful on social media. So, what's the problem?

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Will Xbox's age verification system avoid Discord's security pitfalls? We investigate

The UK's age verification law has been an abject failure thus far. But, it *is* the law. So how will Xbox follow it?

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Join Dying Light: The Beast's community challenges and prove your hack 'n' slash skills

A legendary drop, new visual updates, and other major features are on their way to Techland's best game yet.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 is a hack n' slash symphony, showcasing that this legendary franchise still has legs — as well as lots of severed legs

Ninja Gaiden 4 is a spectacle of style and slashery, but don't expect an evolution of the game's structure or story delivery.

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Microsoft's urgent update fixes Windows Recovery issues for versions 24H2 and 25H2 after KB5066835 mishap

Windows 11 update KB5070773 is now rolling out as an out of band patch that addresses a major issue with the Windows Recovery Environment on the latest version of the OS.

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Transform your Android phone into a Windows XP nostalgia machine with this free launcher

A free launcher for Android is bringing Windows XP back to life — complete with the Start menu, taskbar, and retro icons. It’s a nostalgic trip that shouldn’t work this well, yet somehow does, turning your phone into a pocket‑sized throwback to 2001. But what about the risk?

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Battlefield 6 says "we are investigating" as server issues and 'Connection Failed' errors mount — Amazon's ongoing AWS outages may be to blame

Battlefield 6 has acknowledged reports of widespread server and connectivity issues with the game, and says it could be connected to the Amazon's AWS outages.

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Windows 11's latest update breaks PC recovery tools — here's what's affected and what you can do

Windows 11's October Update has broken USB keyboard and mouse support within the Windows Recovery Environment. Great timing, Microsoft!

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Meta is killing Messenger on Windows — These secure messaging apps are a perfect replacement on PC

Meta has announced that it will be deprecating its Messenger apps on Windows and macOS on December 15. Here's how to ensure you don't lose your chat history, as well as three great alternatives for your Windows PC.

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Microsoft highlights all the new features that have shipped on Windows 11 in 2025 — and promises more to come

2025 has been quite a busy year for Windows 11, with the OS receiving new features on an almost monthly basis. Now, Microsoft has published a handy recap of everything that has shipped so far.

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Massive AWS outage takes games offline — Fortnite, Roblox, PlayStation and Epic Games affected

A major outage at Amazon Web Services has triggered global disruption across the internet, taking down online features for popular games including Fortnite, Roblox, Pokémon GO, and PlayStation Network.

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A scream-worthy comeback — Silent Hill 2 remake passes 2.5M as series hits 10M

Silent Hill is officially back, with the Silent Hill 2 Remake passing 2.5 million sales and pushing the franchise beyond 10 million. After a decade of silence, Konami’s horror series is gaining real momentum again with new projects in development and a growing audience.

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Xbox Series S earns big praise — Battlefield 6 runs shockingly well on the tiny console

Digital Foundry’s latest breakdown highlights how Battlefield 6 delivers strong performance across all platforms, with the Xbox Series S standing out for its smooth 60fps gameplay despite visual cutbacks.

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Is Reddit down? AWS outages are mitigating, but the social media giant is still half-busted

Amazon Web Services (AWS) server outages have affected a significant chunk of the Internet, including ongoing problems for Reddit.

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Microsoft triples down on Xbox hardware commitment, while also teasing first-party gaming handhelds — will it actually happen?

Rumors of Xbox's first-imposed demise have been greatly exaggerated, after Xbox president took to Variety to reiterate the firm's commitment to gaming hardware.

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AWS outages takes most of the internet with it — Zoom, Slack, and even Fortnite go down

Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosts several of the web's most popular platforms, as "significant error rates" takes them offline.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2 lead a packed new week for Xbox games — and there's plenty for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, too

This week sees another huge batch of games launching on Xbox from October 20-26, 2025, including Ninja Gaiden 4 and the Premium Edition of The Outer Worlds 2.

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This sleek gaming keyboard brings a low-profile and magnetism to the table — as long as you can accept the wire

I've been using the Logitech G515 RAPID TKL, a new low-profile, tenkeyless keyboard that requires a cable but brings more customization and better performance.

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5 issues I have with Battlefield 6 after Week One — missing features, bad balancing, OP settings, and more

Battlefield 6 has been live for a week, and while I can't deny that I'm having a blast with the new explosive playground, there are five things I'd like to see get some developer attention before long.

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The Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC launches worldwide — and Xbox already has a roadmap for its future

The Xbox Ally is now officially out in the wild, and while the hardware shows real potential, the software still needs work. Xbox has laid out a roadmap to improve the experience, covering new features, performance upgrades, and long-term handheld support.

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The ARC Raiders Server Slam beta is off to a rip-roaring start on Steam with a player count of nearly 200,000 — it's a top seller just behind Battlefield 6, too

Battlefield 6 still holds the crown, but how long can it hold on?

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