The Latest Breaking News from Windows

Dell says the quiet part out loud: Consumers don't actually care about AI PCs — "AI probably confuses them more than it helps them"

Dell is the first hardware maker to openly admit that the recent AI PC push from Microsoft and its partners isn't working.

Windows Central · Jan 7

Sick of Microslop? New Linux distro could win over Windows 11 haters

Does the future belong to Linux? It's way too early to call that, but the new Loss32 project should make Microsoft sit up and take notice.

TechRadar · Jan 7

How to set up parental controls for Xbox Ally and other Windows-based devices for safer gaming

A complete walkthrough for setting up parental controls on the Xbox Ally, Ally X, and other Windows handheld devices using Family Safety and Xbox Family Settings.

Windows Central · Jan 7

Razer Project Motoko Debuts at CES 2026 — Gamers Meet an AI 'Waifu' Companion

Razer unveils two gaming innovations at CES 2026 - Project Motoko, a wireless gaming AI headset, and Project AVA, an AI companion dubbed as 'Waifu'.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

New SteamOS Legion Go 2 finally solves the biggest gripe with Lenovo's flagship handheld gaming PC — but also removes support for one of my favorite features

Three months after the release of the Windows Legion Go 2, Levovo has announced that its flagship handheld gaming PC is getting a SteamOS variant. It's a premium portable gaming device, that comes with a premium cost.

Windows Central · Jan 7

OWC debuts PCIe Gen4-class 8TB Thunderbolt 5 external SSD, the largest and fastest in its category — but it won't be cheap

OWC introduces an 8TB Thunderbolt 5 SSD offering high transfer speeds, broad compatibility, rugged design claims, and pricing well above mainstream portable storage.

TechRadar · Jan 6

I saw Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock at CES and it felt like I was holding a Mac mini M4

Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock draws design inspiration from Apple's Mac mini M4 — and at $399, it costs nearly as much too.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 6

ASUS introduces the Zenbook A16, a newly expanded 16‑inch option that joins the lineup — and it's the fastest Qualcomm laptop ever

At CES 2026, ASUS refreshed the awesome Zenbook A14 — and announced a new, ultra-light 16-inch version powered by Qualcomm's most powerful laptop chips yet.

Windows Central · Jan 6

Dell Ultrasharp 52 review: a 52‑inch 6K, 120Hz productivity monster that redefines the single‑monitor workstation

A world‑first 6K ultrawide that replaces multi‑monitor setups with one seamless, glare‑free, eye‑friendly canvas.

Windows Central · Jan 6

'Microslop' is heading for Edge – major browser redesign is inspired by Copilot, and it's already seriously unpopular

Revamped browser design is symptomatic of a bigger problem that Microsoft is facing here.

TechRadar · Jan 6