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VLC gets native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs — but its devs haven't forgotten your ancient Windows XP rig

VLC's latest update brings native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs and a new dark mode, while surprisingly including fixes for Windows XP.

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Bill Gates warns "there is no upper limit" to AI, predicting it will surpass human levels without hitting a plateau — and it could even be weaponized in the future

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says there's no upper limit to how intelligent AI may become, warning it could be exploited by bad actors to create bioterrorism weapons against humanity.

Windows Central

AI haters be warned – Windows 11's folders could get a large dose of Copilot AI

Microsoft could put Copilot in Windows 11's File Explorer in a far more in-your-face way than the AI is right now.

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I finally tried Gaming Copilot in the Xbox app — and its game recommendations surprised me

I tested Gaming Copilot inside the Xbox mobile app to see if its game recommendations were any good — and it actually nailed my taste and Game Pass picks.

Tom’s Guide

6 Picks for the Best Online Advanced Excel Certification Course for Professionals

Excel turns 40 in 2025, yet it remains the most-requested data skill in U.S. job ads. A 2025 Business Insider review of 12 million Indeed postings found “Excel” in 531,000 listings—eight times Python and ten times SQL. According to the GoSkills Upskilling Forecast (July 2025), professionals with an advanced-Excel credential…

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Microsoft Founder Bill Gates' Billion Dollar Divorce Payout to Ex-Wife Melinda Finally Revealed

Bill Gates' divorce settlement with Melinda French Gates is finally coming into focus, with billions quietly transferred years after their split. Here is how it went down.

International Business Times UK

Leaks suggest Call of Duty is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 soon

It could arrive as early as this year.

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JD Sports plans to let shoppers buy through AI platforms

Retailer to allow ‘one-click purchases’ through assistants such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in US

The Guardian - UK

Xbox Game Pass Users Caught Off Guard by Additional Day One Game

Xbox Game Pass users were caught by surprise after a day one game released early, sparking excitement and confusion across the platform.

International Business Times UK

EU Threatens Sanctions on Google, Microsoft and US Banks Over Trump's Greenland Claims

The European Union is preparing sanctions against major American technology companies and banks if the US refuses to withdraw renewed claims over Greenland.

International Business Times UK

Windows Wrap: Dell resurrects XPS, HP redefines mini PCs, and Lenovo steals Surface's lunch — all at CES 2026

From the HP EliteBoard G1a to the return of the Dell XPS, CES 2026 delivered wild hardware. Meanwhile, Microsoft denied rumors of 22,000 layoffs.

Windows Central

Windows Media Player’s ‘find album information’ functionality has been removed — you’ll have to find other software for playing and ripping CDs with relevant track information

Microsoft has quietly removed ‘find album information’ and ‘update album info online’ tools from the Media Player apps supplied with Windows 11.

Tom’s Hardware

Admins finally get the power to uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU versions — devices must meet specific conditions to allow the removal of the AI app

Microsoft finally allows administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app from managed versions of Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU. However, you need to have Microsoft 365 Copilot installed, among other conditions.

Tom’s Hardware

Asus adds 64MB ROM to Strix Neo AM5 motherboards, following Gigabyte — capacity large enough to fit pre-installed Wi-Fi drivers

Asus has incorporated a 64MB ROM into its all-new Strix Neo AM5 motherboards to support future Ryzen releases. For now, though, Asus is using the extra capacity to hold an integrated Wi-Fi driver, handy for new Windows 11 installs.

Tom’s Hardware

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A classic space sim conceived by Star Citizen's creator just got an unofficial sequel after 15 years of development: 'The project was based on the crazy idea that Microsoft "axed" Chris Roberts' Freelancer'

Freelancer: The Nomad Legacy is available now.

The Guardian - UK

Trump may be the beginning of the end for ‘enshittification’ – this is our chance to make tech good again

The US president is weaponising tech, but his tariffs and Brexit provide a surprising opportunity to gain back digital control of our lives, says science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow

TechRadar

North Korean hackers using malicious QR codes in spear phishing, FBI warns

Kimsuky's latest attacks can bypass email protections and MFA to steal M365 and VPN accounts.

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10 emergency directives retired as CISA declares them redundant

The directives served their purpose and are no longer needed.

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Microsoft's first Windows 11 preview build of 2026 brings more Copilot+ PC features to everyone — here's what's new

Microsoft's first new preview build of Windows 11 for 2026 is packing a handful of Copilot additions, along with a new mobile Resume feature and more.

PC Gamer

Elder Scrolls fans are taking it well after Microsoft says it's a 'big year for games ending in 6' ahead of its upcoming Xbox Direct showcase: 'I'm practically living off hopium and copium at this point'

Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't the only big game people are waiting for.

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Microsoft Stock Is Trading in a Range - Shorting Out-of-the-Money Puts Works

Microsoft stock has been trading in a range for the last 2 months. Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) put options has been one of the best plays. Right now, a one-month 4% OTM put provides a 1.5% income yield.

Windows Central

Microsoft may integrate Copilot Chat directly into the File Explorer on Windows 11 next

A new Copilot button might be making its way to the File Explorer app on Windows 11, if a newly discovered hidden button is anything to go by.

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I Asked Grok and 2 Other AIs Which Stocks To Invest In for 2026 — Here’s What They Said

AI chatbots revealed some of the best stocks to buy in 2026. See which companies could dominate the future, according to ChatGPT, Grok and Google Gemini.

Fortune

Bill Gates says AI could be used as a bioterrorism weapon akin to the COVID pandemic if it falls into the wrong hands

"We’ll need to be deliberate about how this technology is developed, governed, and deployed," Gates wrote.

TechRadar

We might see a successor to the MSI Claw 8 AI+ soon, as Intel promises plenty of gaming handhelds with Panther Lake CPUs

Intel isn't slowing down with its handheld ambitions, and it's promising a clutch of new portables for later in 2026.

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