Avowed is shaping up to be one of 2025's most exciting new RPG titles, but will it come to Game Pass? Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-avowed-on-xbox-game-pass
Bill Gates revealed his greatest mistake of all time made Microsoft miss its opportunity with Android, partly due to mismanagement and antitrust-related issues. However, Android co-founder Rich Miner says Bill Gates is more responsible than he's letting on.
Microsoft has made its Mail & Calendar app on Windows inoperable. A third-party app called Wino Mail attempts to fill the gap left by Microsoft.
These days, a mini PC can deliver fantastic performance at a fraction of the cost of a full-blown desktop PC or laptop. The Beelink SER5 Pro mini PC is a great example, now on sale for $271 on Amazon, which is a cool 25 percent off its original $359 price tag.
If YouTube TV’s latest price hike feels like a breaking point to you, you’re not alone.
Over the last week, I’ve heard from a bunch of folks who say the rate hike—from $73 per month to $83 per month, starting January 13, 2025—is the last straw. They’re now seeking alternatives to YouTube TV that will provide comparable channel coverage for less.
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Windows 10 Microsoft 365 users are in for some bad news in October unless they upgrade before then.
Shipments of PCs and GPUs were up year-over-year in 2024, according to both IDC and JPR.
Nvidia's new Blackwell roadmap for 2025 prioritizes multi-die variants with CoWoS-L packaging, impacting CoWoS-S suppliers.
Google is partnering with The Associated Press to bring real-time information from the news agency to its Gemini app, the search giant announced on Wednesday. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The deal builds on an existing partnership Google had with The Associated Press to source real-time information for its search engine. “This will be particularly helpful to [Gemin
Sony is set to freshen up the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers with a bunch of new additions in January. The obvious headliner here is
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a suit against John Deere, accusing it of “unfair” practices that force farmers to pay higher-than-average repair costs. The federal organization, along with attorneys general for Illinois and Minnesota, are alleging that the company engages in practices
I’m an indie maker, just like many of you. A few months back, I launched a product on one of the big platforms, and... nothing. It got buried under dozens of other launches within hours. All that work, all that excitement is gone in the blink of an eye. No one even saw it.
It stung. I wasn’t mad, well, maybe a little but mostly, I just felt invisible. The truth is, indie makers like me don’t have big teams or budgets to fight for visibility. We rely on genuine support and connections. I co
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Los Angeles landlords are being named and shamed in an online effort to combat illegal price gouging following Southern California’s historic wildfires.
According to Ken Haskett, section chief for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, “well over 5,000 homes have been destroyed just in the Palisades.” At the same time, a grassroots effort to track p
Google updates review snippet guidelines, recommending ratings include written reviews and author names.
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It may seem like the internet prices in Chapel Hill are high, but so are the speeds. The price is well worth it for faster internet. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-chapel-hill-nc/#ftag=CADf328eec
Audits from the IRS are a nerve-racking prospect for many Americans, but being informed about what they actually entail might help ease your mind. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/irs-audits-everything-to-know-about-what-they-are-and-who-gets-them/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the signs that your body sends when you're sleep-deprived. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/4-surprising-ways-your-body-is-begging-you-to-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec
Jesse Eisenberg's directorial debut is gaining Oscar buzz. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/a-real-pain-when-to-watch-kieran-culkins-award-winning-performance-on-hulu/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's a crucial north London derby for both teams at the Emirates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-arsenal-vs-tottenham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The second David Moyes era gets underway at Goodison Park. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-everton-vs-aston-villa-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new affordable broadband law in the Empire State has led to AT&T dropping its 5G home internet product entirely. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/att-is-stopping-its-5g-internet-air-service-in-ny-because-of-new-broadband-law/#ftag=CADf328eec
March 2 is the targeted landing date. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/the-blue-ghost-lunar-lander-is-now-headed-to-the-moon-heres-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
W-2 forms are starting to arrive in mailboxes and inboxes. Here's why you need that form for the 2025 tax season. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/when-youll-receive-your-w-2-form-for-income-taxes-and-how-to-read-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
This is everything you need to know about the benefits, potential side effects and proper dosage of apple cider vinegar for health. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/apple-cider-vinegar-how-to-maximize-the-home-and-health-benefits/#ftag=CADf328eec
Mushroom coffee is trending again. We dive into the cost, taste and potential health benefits of ditching your normal cup of coffee. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/mushroom-coffee-everything-to-know-before-swapping-out-your-morning-cup-of-joe/#ftag=CADf328eec
A win for the Magpies will see them go fourth in the table. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-newcastle-vs-wolves-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The drone maker is removing restrictions that prevented its products from being allowed to fly over restricted areas, ceding control to drone pilots. https://www.cnet.com/tech/dji-software-no-longer-blocks-drones-from-flying-over-military-posts-and-airports/#ftag=CADf328eec
After over a decade together, we're ready to commit to combining our finances. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/my-wife-and-i-kept-our-finances-separate-for-15-years-heres-why-we-changed-our-mind-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get a handle on your spending with this popular budgeting app. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/ynab/#ftag=CADf328eec
I tried L’Oreal’s new skin testing device at CES 2025, and it gave me some surprising news about my skin health and aging.
Micron will supply G8 QLC NAND for Pure Storage’s 150TB SDD out soon.
TikTok could be planning to immediately shut its app to US users from January 19 –here's how that might play out and what to do.
https://www.techradar.com/tech/tiktok-ban-everything-you-need-to-know
As part of a crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China, the Biden Administration has finalized its rules for banning Chinese EVs in the US market.
There's a wealth of AI arriving alongside the new hardware that Samsung is unveiling later this month.
Parallels Desktop 20.2 brings x86 emulation to Apple Silicon Macs, allowing developers and enterprises to run Intel-based virtual machines on M1 and M2 chips.
The excellent 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is now $250 under retail
Laptop Mag tests and reviews over 100 laptops annually to find the best ones for you, regardless of your budget or needs. Our regularly updated guide will show you the best Windows laptops in 2025.
Ubisoft's founding family is seeking a deal with Tencent that could see the company's assets split across a new venture.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ubisoft-founders-new-venture-tencent
One thing you can always use is extra storage space, especially when it comes in the shape of a speedy portable SSD. This Crucial X9 offers 1TB of space for just $69.78 thanks to a sale on Amazon. (It doesn’t show as a sale, but it was $99 up until a couple of days ago.)
Google has released the new Chrome versions Chrome 132.0.6834.83/84 for Windows and macOS and 132.0.6834.83 for Linux. The installation of these updates eliminates 16 security vulnerabilities in the browser, which have apparently not yet been exploited for attacks. Version 132 also introduces some new features such as enhanced search with Google Lens. The manufacture
OpenAI has now updated the ChatGPT with the new beta feature Tasks, which allows the AI chatbot to perform tasks at a later time. Users simply say what they need and when they need it.
For example, a user can instruct ChatGPT to inform them of current stock prices every morning, remind them of their language studies every evening, or give them a daily 15-mi
One of the best headphones on the market right now is on sale with a cool 25 percent discount. I’m talking about the Sony WH-1000XM5 that are now down to $328 on Amazon, making this a great time to snag a pair for yourself if you need quality ANC cans.
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The Acer Nitro V is one of the most popular gaming laptops in the country, and it’s easy to see why. I call this particular model “Old Faithful” because it’s stuck around for a long time and frequently goes on sale — like today, when you can pick it up with a Ryzen 5 processor and an RTX 4050 graphics card
We do a lot of benchmarking, and Nvidia is bringing some new features to its RTX 50-series GPUs that require changes in how to collect performance data. Here's what you need to know about Nvidia's "best practices" as well as our plans for future testing of GPUs.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/benchmarking-blackwell-and-rtx-50-series-gpus-wit
The RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 both allegedly offer 16GB of memory alongside 4,096 and 3,584 shaders respectively.
Save $200 on this 32- inch Alienware AW3225QF OLED gaming monitor.
Honda has announced that its first original EV design, the Acura RSX, will use its proprietary Asimo operating system, according to The Verge. If those names sound familiar it's
It’s been a long wait, but Daredevil: Born Again premieres on March 4 via Disney+. The streamer just dropped another trailer ">that’s filled with new footage, much of it proving that the pseudo-sequel series will stay true to its violent
As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now they are really heating up. A s
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Lee Meyer with a super clever idea using scroll-driven animations as an interaction to "like" or "dislike" something.
Web-Slinger.css: Across the Swiper-Verse originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the
Certain foods can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and increase heart health. Add these foods to your dinner rotation to create a heart-healthy diet. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/naturally-boost-your-heart-health-with-these-5-foods/#ftag=CADf328eec
Enrollment in "Obamacare" health insurance has hit record numbers during open enrollment the past few months, but your window to join ends today. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/affordable-care-act-health-insurance-open-enrollment-ends-today-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Stop writing that your biggest red flag is liking pineapple on pizza. Hinge's first AI coaching feature can help you come up with more creative, personal answers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/hinges-new-ai-tool-wants-to-help-you-avoid-making-a-bad-dating-profile/#ftag=CADf328eec
Running on no sleep isn't just taxing mentally, it's taxing on your body. Research shows it's not worth trying to exercise when you're sleep-deprived. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep-deprived-and-exhausted-heres-why-you-should-skip-your-workout/#ftag=CADf328eec
Customers of Southern California Edison can get rebates for power stations as wildfires cause power outages in Los Angeles. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/some-californians-can-get-a-150-rebate-on-portable-power-stations/#ftag=CADf328eec
Netflix's new series is set in the early days of social media influencers, and features a delusional wellness guru.
Wars of words between Benioff and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella comes via the only appropriate means possible in 2025: two distinct podcasts.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-slams-microsoft-copilot-as-a-disaster
Analyst firm paints a bleak picture of late last year, but there are some more optimistic predictions for 2025
Why passkeys are the future of authentication to officially replace passwords forever.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/passwords-out-passkeys-in-the-future-of-secure-authentication
After briefly postponing its public release, Marvel has finally revealed the first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again.
Rising shadow IT usage exposes broken IT processes, urging businesses to automate and modernize.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/need-to-shine-a-light-on-shadow-it-start-with-process
As arguments about ‘fake frames’ rage online, Nvidia proves that DLSS and frame generation aren’t going anywhere.
Google says the responsibility lies elsewhere, but users should still be wary
Apple’s CarPlay 2 has apparently just been revealed in screenshots posted to X.
ChatGPT's new task manager could be the game-changing AI update we've been waiting for.
Nvidia's made me happy with its DLSS 4 generosity and affordable RTX 5070 price, and that's rolled on with the new and improved RTX 5080 power adapter.
The Gravy Analytics hack is a stark reminder of the danger of data collection. Here's all you need to know.
The malware exfiltrates sensitive data from compromised WordPress websites.
If rumors are to be believed, it won't be long before Nintendo Switch 2 is officially unveiled, meaning we'll finally get an answer to our biggest question: What is that new, mysterious "C" button's purpose?
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-c-button-rumor
Regarding new Lenovo tablets, should you pick Lenovo's new Idea Pad Pro or the Yoga Tab Plus? We're here to help you decide.
https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/lenovo-yoga-tab-plus-vs-lenovo-idea-tab-pro
Yesterday was January’s big Patch Tuesday, where Microsoft rolled out a big bundle of security updates across several apps and services, eliminating 159 security vulnerabilities.
This is the most extensive Patch Tuesday of the last few years with more than double the usual number of fixed security flaws. According to Microsoft, three of the patched Windows
Microsoft really, really, really wants you to ditch Windows 10 and upgrade to Windows 11 already. (Better yet, just buy a new PC!) The company says that 2025 is “the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh,” and they’re trying their best t
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Yesterday, Microsoft posted on the Tech Community blog, once again urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. The company has been nudging users in this direction for a while now, employing increasingly desperate tactics as statist
For years, owners of Google’s Nest Protect smoke detector have been asking when their devices would make the leap from the older Nest app to Google Home, and the answer was always the same: one day, maybe.
Well, it looks like that day has finally arrived.
Google is rolling out public preview support on the Google Home app for smoke and carbon di
The big tech giants are all-in on AI. Regular users and corporate customers…not so much. But Google isn’t letting a little thing like reality stop it from injecting its Gemini AI product into every nook and cranny of your life. Instead of charging $20 per user for Gemini in Workspace, Google is just including it from now on. With a price increase. Wonderful.
There’s a growing trend of developers flexing their muscles to make PDF documents do completely different things than what they’re intended to do. The goal is to push the boundaries of the PDF format.
PDF (which stands for Portable Document Format) was created in 1992 as a way to present documents independently of software, hardware, and operating systems.
AMD has quitely launched the six-core Ryzen 5 7400F, that should stand as the most affordable Ryzen 7000 Raphael CPU.
AI and related technologies are powering a host of new games and applications. During its Editors' Day, Nvidia showed demos of various upcoming titles, many of which will have enhancements for Blackwell RTX 50-series GPUs.