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What happens when my favorite game gets a perfect sequel? One of the best Xbox Game Pass titles of 2025

Citzen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is the long-awaited sequel to one of my favorite games ever put on Xbox Game Pass, and it's perfect (and also on Game Pass).

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The NVIDIA RTX 5080 surprised me in one unexpected way

NVIDIA's new RTX 5080 has massive performance within, but I was surprised by just how small it is compared to other graphics cards.

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Lenovo's standard-setting Windows laptop is all screen and double the glass — And I kinda love it

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 (Gen 10) boasts one of the most impressive displays ever put into a laptop, and the rest of the device is also pretty great.

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Lenovo's wild new concept hardware jams AI everywhere, but there's one big problem

Lenovo's new proof-of-concept AI devices are here, and it looks like the company is serious about adding AI to everything. Here's what you need to know.

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Lenovo’s flagship creator laptop pairs the brightest OLED screen I’ve ever seen with an RTX 5070 GPU

The refreshed Yoga Pro 9i and 7i "Aura Edition" laptops have been revealed, and they're among the most powerful creator laptops ever to come out of Lenovo's stable.

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This developer is making Xbox Cloud Gaming better—even without Microsoft's help

Balatro was added to Xbox Game Pass, but despite it being in the cloud gaming library since November, you can't play it with touch controls. Thankfully Better Xcloud have solved the issue.

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Microsoft killed Skype, confirmed AI in Call of Duty, helped people pirate Windows 11, and began testing Office with ads — ALL IN A SINGLE WEEK

Microsoft had a wild week. Skype is officially getting killed, AI is confirmed to be in Call of Duty, and for a brief moment, Microsoft Copilot actually helped people pirate Windows 11. Here’s everything you missed.

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7 reasons you simply HAVE to use PowerToys Run on your Windows 11 PC

PowerToys Run is much better than the Windows 11 Start Menu, and it can do so much. Here are 7 things I use it for, and reasons you should definitely try it out.

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I accidentally spent 50 hours curating wacky museums in this management simulator where weird quirks are half of the fun, and all I want is to play it more

Two Point County comes to life yet again in this third installment in the Two Point series, but Two Point Museum doesn't learn from its predecessor's mistakes.

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Windows 10 Mobile’s app store bites the dust, half a decade after support ended

Someone must have finally pulled the plug, as five years after support officially ended, the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has stopped working properly.

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7 Monster Hunter Wilds tips I wish I knew before playing for the first time

Monster Hunter Wilds is a very complex game with many systems and mechanics that can be overwhelming for new players to understand. Here's what you should know.

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I played Monster Hunter Wilds, and it was one of my biggest disappointments in years — Is Capcom abandoning its hardcore fans?

It was one of my most anticipated games of 2025, but the latest Monster Hunter sacrificed too much of the series’ iconic features.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: How to use the Sword & Shield effectively for beginners and choosing Equipment Skills to synergize with

The Sword & Shield of Monster Hunter Wilds is a beginner-friendly yet complex weapon with many mechanics and moves to master.

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AI-generated content in games is here to stay — what's worse is the outright deception employed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Developers shouldn't have to be forced to confess to using AI in video games. They should already be transparent and let us decide for ourselves.

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Monster Hunter Wilds could be the franchise's biggest hit — but I'm disappointed it still fumbles on one thing

Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer design remains overly-complicated. It has the potential to surpass the success of Monster Hunter: World, but I really expected more improvements to the co-op experience.

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5 reasons not to buy an NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU (and 3 ways it's worth it)

NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs are the latest, but that doesn't mean the greatest. I have 5 reasons to skip this generation, plus 3 reasons where they make sense.

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Turns out I really value having an entire Thunderbolt 4 hub built into my monitor

The Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is an excellent productivity-focused display with a feature I didn't know I needed — a full Thunderbolt 4 hub.

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Activision is forced to confirm the use of AI in Call of Duty due to Steam's disclosure policy

Call of Duty publisher Activision confirms via Steam disclosure that AI-generated content is present in the game.

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Mecha BREAK's popular open beta slammed by 'Mostly Negative' Steam reviews for security, monetization concerns

Despite its explosive popularity, the Mecha BREAK open beta has been scathingly criticized by many of its players.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is a stunning digital safari, I just wish this monster menagerie had a bit more bite

The game has an incredible foundation for Capcom to build another special entry in this storied franchise. However, poor balance undermines many core concepts.

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Razer's new monitor stand is a great addition to my desk, but that price tag isn't practical

The Razer Monitor Stand Chroma lifts your monitor, gives you some added shelf space, and provides extra USB ports... but it really costs this much for the aesthetics.

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The Razer Handheld Dock gives me more ways to play my games, but is it worth buying?

The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma is a docking station for all handhelds, and it's solid in most of the ways that matter. It's a little costly and a little imperfect.

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Windows Phone 'revived,' Windows 95 in the news, and Halo back on TV? Did someone invent a time machine?

Windows Phone, Windows 95, and the Halo TV series filled this week's headlines. We also got the chance to discuss Microsoft's shifting Surface lineup.

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Build your own "Vault" from the Silo TV show — Documents, survival guides, and entire websites to save on an SSD to prepare for the apocalypse

The internet is here today, but it could be gone tomorrow. Here's what I'm doing to retain and safeguard the knowledge I take for granted.

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Microsoft boss Satya Nadella dismisses AGI milestones as "nonsensical benchmark hacking," — indicating AI agents could only run a Fortune 500 company with a "sandboxed" guarantee

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was recently interviewed by Dwarkesh Patel, discussing the tech giant's recent quantum breakthrough, AGI, and more.

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