Rust director offers Amazon $25 million to save its dying MMO New World
Gaming Could Amazon's dying MMO New World be saved? The director of the fan-favorite survival game Rust is offering $25 million to buy the title.
Features
Wi-Fi 8 is on its way. Here's what you need to know.
Hardware The evolution of wireless internet continues with Wi-Fi 8, but it might not be the upgrade you were expecting compared to Wi-Fi 7. Here's everything you need to know.
Handhelds like Valve's Steam Deck are just too big — Sony nailed the form 16 years ago
Handhelds Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?
Has Epic accidentally trained players not to buy games from its own store?
PC Gaming Free games helped Epic reach millions of players, but it also changed how they spend. Is Xbox doomed to make the same mistake on PC?
Lenovo wants your gadgets to feel “aware” of what you’re doing — helpful or creepy?
CES 2026 Qira has everyone at Lenovo extremely excited, but what exactly is it? I got an early hands-on demo with the powerful new AI assistant at CES 2026
While ARC Raiders cruises, Battlefield 6's player count has plummeted
Gaming While Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders were both some of 2025's biggest games, the former's player count has fallen significantly in the new year. But why is that?
Playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 on my handheld fills a BG3 void and changes the co-op experience
Handhelds Baldur's Gate 3 was so amazing that it left a void in my life, but playing the developer's Divinity: Original Sin 2 has satisfied the same need. It's currently on sale and plays great on handhelds.
Windows & Software
This new Windows 11 mod does what Microsoft won't — listen up
Apps Microsoft is slacking on taskbar productivity. A new Windhawk mod proves that per-app volume control should have supported scrolling on Windows 11 feature years ago.
Tired of AI clutter in Windows 11? Winslop is here to clean up
AI Winslop is a lightweight app that helps you remove the AI features Microsoft has been heavily integrating into Windows 11.
Would you trust AI to read your contracts?
AI Docusign’s new AI features summarize complex contracts to speed up signing, but is faster signing a good thing when it comes to contracts?
PC Hardware
The best 5G Windows laptops with LTE support in 2026
Laptops Windows laptops with 5G can keep you connected just about anywhere, even when you're outside of Wi-Fi range. They're perfect for professionals in all fields.
These pre-built desktop PCs are the best we've tested
Hardware Pre-built PCs come in many shapes and sizes, from budget options for homework to premium builds with power for gaming. Here are the best we've reviewed.
Meta is ditching VR for AI and wearable technology
VR Meta is shutting down three of its video game studios and laying off 1,000 people from its virtual reality department to focus and channel those resources into AI and wearable technology.
Experts agree that PC sales are going to have a rough 2026
Hardware Expert analysts agree that 2026 will be anything but pleasant for those shopping for a new PC, and smaller brands will struggle the most.
Deals
Beat the GPU price hike: HP Omen 45L with RTX 5080 now $936 off
Deal Don't wait for the 2026 memory shortage to hit your wallet. Save $936 on the RTX 5080-powered HP Omen 45L and beat the coming price hikes.
Beat the 'RAM tax' with this $500 Dell XPS 13 deal
Deal Stop waiting for 2026's laptop prices to stabilize. This Dell XPS 13 deal is the perfect hedge against rising costs, offering OLED luxury for a mid-range price.
This 2025 laptop that exceeded our hopes has gotten a chunky 31% discount
Deals The HP OmniBook 5 14-inch laptop is an exceptional laptop for portable productivity with an ultra-thin design, durable batteries, and an affordable MSRP that just got cheaper than $500
Avoid 2026 laptop price hikes with these 13 top deals at Best Buy
Deals Experts are predicting a rough year for laptop sales as prices climb, and this might be one of your last chances to grab a new PC on the cheap.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Handhelds like Valve's Steam Deck are just too big — Sony nailed the form 16 years ago
Handhelds Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?
Playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 on my handheld fills a BG3 void and changes the co-op experience
Handhelds Baldur's Gate 3 was so amazing that it left a void in my life, but playing the developer's Divinity: Original Sin 2 has satisfied the same need. It's currently on sale and plays great on handhelds.
Gaming
Resident Evil Village: All 20 Goat of Warding Locations list
Gaming Having a hard time tracking down the sneaky wooden goats in Resident Evil Village? Well, here's the location of every Goat of Warding.
RuneScape turns 25 as Jagex plans a big 2026
PC Gaming RuneScape is turning 25, and Jagex is using the milestone to roll out a full year of announcements, roadmaps, and community events across Old School RuneScape, RuneScape 3, and DragonWilds.
WWE 2K26's first details have surfaced, including a CM Punk Showcase Mode
Gaming According to Insider Gaming, players will get to relive classic moments of CM Punk's career and fight in "What if?" dream matches in WWE 2K26's Showcase Mode
Artificial Intelligence
Jeff Bezos says gaining work experience is the key to success
AI Amazon chairman and founder Jeff Bezos says that going to college and having some work experience under your belt increases your odds of success.
Get rid of the Copilot app on Windows 11
Flip the switch On Windows 11, there are multiple ways to enable or disable Copilot, and this guide will teach you how.
Microsoft Copilot is at the center of a UK soccer fan ban controversy
AI UK police blame Microsoft Copilot for a soccer fan error, raising concerns about the use of the unpredictable technology in law enforcement.
Microsoft Copilot 'Reprompt' exploit let attackers steal user data with a single click
Copilot Varonis Threat Labs has published a report detailing a now-patched security exploit in Microsoft Copilot, allowing attackers to silently steal user data with a single link.
Microsoft
This Chrome extension changes Microsoft to "Microslop" everywhere online
AI A new Google Chrome browser extension called "Microsoft to Microslop" comes after Microsoft's CEO discouraged people from calling his AI "slop."
Microsoft: Layoff rumors are "100% made up," says Frank Shaw
Microsoft A report claimed that Microsoft would likely cut thousands of jobs in January, but the company's chief communications officer says the report is "100 percent made up."
Why Microsoft’s old Office rebrand is trending again
Apps A year-old Microsoft 365 Copilot rebrand is suddenly trending as new posts spread outdated information, revealing growing frustration with Microsoft’s AI push.
The gaming world is mourning Albert Penello, a true industry giant
News The games industry is paying tribute to Albert Penello, a respected Microsoft and Xbox veteran whose work helped shape the platform across multiple generations.
Peripherals & Accessories
Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot: Two controllers in one awesome package
Review With swappable button modules, Hall Effect analog sticks, 20-hour battery life, and zero wireless latency on PC, this two-in-one controller is now my favorite premium-grade Xbox controller.
