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Windows Central · Jan 13

Testing the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra made me realize just how flexible an entry-level mini PC can be

The GMKTec M5 Ultra delivers plenty of functionality at an affordable price for those willing to source their own memory, storage and OS.

TechRadar · Jan 13

Larry Hryb, better known as Xbox hype man Major Nelson, has been laid off from Unity less than 2 years after joining the company

No one is safe these days.

PC Gamer · Jan 13

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Google's parent company Alphabet hits $4 trillion — Google’s AI deal with Apple pays off

Alphabet has reached a $4 trillion valuation after Apple selected Google’s Gemini to power parts of Siri, alongside strong cloud growth and continued strength in advertising revenue.

Windows Central · Jan 13

Is This $50 Cloud Stock a Good Buy Now?

This overlooked cloud stock may be better positioned than it looks.

Barchart · Jan 13

Microsoft shutters fan favorite deployment platform, to the dismay of many

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) has been retired with immediate effect, but we knew this was coming a long time ago.

TechRadar · Jan 13

Sleuth uncovers Office 97 Easter egg hidden for 30 years: 'the comments Clippy provides are a cherry on top'

Microsoft Office 97 came out in the fall of 1996, and nearly thirty years later one software enthusiast with an eye for Easter eggs has discovered a fun little secret unlocked by an arcane series of commands. Clippy's there, too!

Tom’s Guide · Jan 13

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GOG's new owner can't stand Windows either: 'It's such poor-quality software… I can't believe it!'

He's just like me, for real.

PC Gamer · Jan 13

Zorin OS 18 has reached 2 million downloads, with 1M+ Windows defections fueling one of Linux’s biggest growth stories in 2026

Zorin OS 18 has passed 2 million downloads in under three months, with around 75% coming from Windows users as Windows 10 reaches end of life and hardware limits push more people toward Linux.

Windows Central · Jan 13

What’s Behind the Amazon Transformation from Mega-Cap Laggard to Breakout Monster Stock?

After falling behind last year, AMZN looks ready to lead the Magnificent 7 pack in 2026. Here’s what the charts are saying now.

Barchart · Jan 13

How to Fix This Account Hasn’t Purchased the Game Yet Hytale Error

The most common error players encounter when launching Hytale for the first time is the "Account hasn't purchased the game yet" bug. If you are

Pro Game Guides · Jan 13

Microsoft to overhaul AI data center building with community-first approach — says it will 'be a good neighbor' to communities, cover energy cost increases, and replenish water

Microsoft's five-point plan focuses on electricity use, water consumption, building local jobs and training people, investing in local infrastructure, and the long-term skills development of the community surrounding its AI data centers.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 13

Alphabet reaches the $4 trillion club: Can it keep up the pace?

Google’s parent company is the fourth firm to hit the $4tn mark, following Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple.

Euronews · Jan 13

Trump asks tech companies to “pay their own way” for their data centers

Energy costs rose by more than 5% on average between 2024 and 2025 – tackling data centers is the key, says Trump.

TechRadar · Jan 13

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Tom’s Hardware · Jan 13

Trump says that AI tech companies need to ‘pay their own way’ when it comes to their electricity consumption — says major changes are coming to ensure Americans don't 'pick up the tab' for data centers

The U.S. President says that his team will work with various AI tech companies, starting with Microsoft, to ensure that their power demands will stop affecting the power prices that ordinary Americans pay for.

Windows Central · Jan 13

Microsoft Edge is killing off Collections — and your data is caught in the crossfire

The clock is ticking for Microsoft Edge Collections. As retirement looms, users face a choice: lose their saved notes or move their data offline.

Fortune · Jan 13

Anthropic launches Cowork, a file-managing AI agent that could threaten dozens of startups

The new tool brings Claude Code's capabilities to non-technical users, positioning Anthropic to compete with productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot.

TechRadar · Jan 13

5 biggest fails that got a company or product a disparaging nickname from consumers – starting with the newcomer 'Microslop'

Microslop is a fresh nickname for Microsoft coined by those who feel the company is pushing AI too hard – but will it stick?

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Tom’s Guide · Jan 13

'I don't think customers want another app or chatbot': Lenovo exec on why AI must become your 'Personal Twin'

Lenovo’s Qira aims to end AI fatigue by acting as a “Personal Twin” that works across your devices and seamlessly integrates with your existing AI tools.

Windows Central · Jan 13

NVIDIA CEO says the AI "doomer narrative" blocks investments that could make it safer: "I appreciate that many of us grew up and enjoyed science fiction, but it's not helpful"

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says critics and the doomer narrative about AI is hurting society and causing a lot of damage.

MarketBeat · Jan 13

Microsoft Wants to Power Retail Without Competing With It

Microsoft is using AI to enter digital commerce without competing with retailers; that's not the only reason analysts remain bullish on MSFT stock in 2026

Windows Central · Jan 13

Jeff Bezos said the quiet part out loud — hopes that you'll give up your PC to rent one from the cloud

Amazon's Jeff Bezos once revealed how he thinks of local PC hardware as antiquated, ready to be replaced by cloud options. Will DRAM prices make it come true?

PC Gamer · Jan 13

Trump announces that AI companies must 'pay their own way' for energy consumption to prevent consumer utility bills from going up

Ironically, capping energy prices is something the 'Radical Left' could get on board with.

TechRadar · Jan 13

Call of Duty might just be about to drop on Nintendo Switch 2 according to a new leak

A recent leak suggests that the Call of Duty series is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in the near future.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 13

Apple is not throwing in the AI towel with Google deal — 'Apple is building its own models based on Gemini that will power a more advanced version of Siri' says analyst

Apple’s deal with Google doesn’t mean it’s giving up on AI. Analysts say Apple is using Gemini as a foundation — while keeping full control over Siri, privacy and the user experience.

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