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Reçu — 19 février 2026 ⏭

Xbox Ally X pricing is up AGAIN — is your region affected?

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
19 février 2026 à 13:06
The ROG Xbox Ally X just received another regional price hike, now in Australia. The increase raises questions about rising handheld costs and hardware pricing.

Xbox Ally X handheld

The Xbox Ally X is already one of the more expensive gaming handheld, and its price is going up in some regions.

Microsoft caught plagiarizing graphics with AI slop — "Microsoft continvouclymorged my diagram there for sure"

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
19 février 2026 à 10:28
Microsoft is under fire for using AI to plagiarize a well-known technical diagram, resulting in a typo-ridden version labeled as AI slop.

Copying homework meme about Microsoft

Copying homework meme about Microsoft

I’ve spent 100+ hours with this Hall Effect controller that’s now just $30 — but the discount ends at midnight

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
18 février 2026 à 14:30
I've spent hundreds of hours with the GameSir Super Nova. At $29.99, this Hall Effect controller is a steal you shouldn't pass up before tonight's deal deadline.

GameSir Super Nova graphic

GameSir Super Nova graphic

Microsoft Edge just got two new AI features — and they’re actually useful

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
18 février 2026 à 11:44
Microsoft Edge finally adds AI PDF tools that save time, including instant summaries and a faster, more reliable Read Aloud experience.

Microsoft Edge Update page

Microsoft Edge has a bunch of new features, including a pair of AI summarization tools for PDFs.

Microsoft Azure data usage by ICE triples as reports question Microsoft's connection to mass surveillance — “We do not believe ICE is engaged in such activity”

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
18 février 2026 à 09:35
Leaked files show ICE tripled its data on Microsoft Azure to 1,400TB. As AI usage climbs, Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over its "mass surveillance" pledge.

A Microsoft office in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Microsoft’s cloud business has come under renewed scrutiny following reports of a massive surge in data usage by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Upgrading your PC costs a fortune in 2026 — Steam’s new feature will let you see how your old rig handles games

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
17 février 2026 à 12:41
Steam’s upcoming features let reviewers share hardware specs and FPS data, addressing long-standing transparency issues.

Alienware AW2725QF Gaming Monitor on desk and displaying Steam library.

New Steam features will make it easier to know if a game will run well on your system.

I'm sick of being told to "just not use" Microsoft's AI — I'm already paying for it and so are you

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
17 février 2026 à 11:39
The "AI Tax" is hitting consumers through electricity price hikes and hardware delays. Even if you don't use AI, you're still paying the bill.

Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge

Copilot and other AI tools drive up the cost of electricity for everyone, not just those that use the tools.

Reçu — 9 février 2026 ⏭

Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do — abandon a once-great app

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
7 février 2026 à 18:49
Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

Scooby Doo unmasking meme featuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft To Do.

And they would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling users who remember 2020.

Windows 11 moves toward multi-device Bluetooth streaming — but your PC probably isn't invited

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
6 février 2026 à 08:01
Windows 11's new Shared audio feature lets you stream to two devices at once, but strict hardware requirements mean many PCs are still left behind.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge and S24

The Galaxy Book4 Edge is one of the few devices capable of testing Windows 11's new shared audio feature.

This new promo video of the “Windows 11 phone” concept makes the NexPhone look shockingly real — triple‑booting Windows 11, Android, and Linux on actual hardware

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
5 février 2026 à 13:04
The NexPhone runs Windows 11, Android, and Linux. With a Q3 2026 launch and a $549 price tag, it's a bold attempt to revive the "PC in your pocket" dream.

Photo of the NexPhone running Windows 11 with a mockup background for contrast.

The NexPhone's Windows 11 interface features a tiled UI inspired by the original Windows Phone.

Microsoft Teams in January: The 3 best features for multitasking — and a sneak peek at what's coming next

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
5 février 2026 à 09:45
Microsoft Teams finally adds a native "pin on top" mode and a revamped Shared tab for links.

Microsoft Teams screen sharing on macOS

A new screen sharing option for Microsoft Teams on macOS is more secure and aligns visually with the operating system by using the native screen picker.

Reçu — 3 février 2026 ⏭

The best gaming chair just got this must-have upgrade — but Secretlab took its sweet time delivering it

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
3 février 2026 à 14:48
Secretlab's new $49 lockable casters bring a much-needed flexibility fix to the TITAN Evo, though XL model owners are still being left behind.

The Secretlab TITAN Evo NanoGen Edition seen at an angle, showing the backrest and seat.

The Legion Tower 7i with an RTX 5070 Ti is finally a fair price — but only if you use this coupon code

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
3 février 2026 à 09:23
Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i packs an RTX 5070 Ti and premium design, but only a steep coupon makes its pricing competitive.

Image of the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) gaming desktop.

Windows 11 has seemingly burst through the wall — market share skyrockets as OS passes 1 billion users

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
2 février 2026 à 11:21
Windows 11 adoption hit 62.41% this month, but after a year of flatlining growth, it's unclear if this spike represents a real trend or a statistical outlier.

Anchorman meme of Windows 11 market share

Meta Quest 3 adds a "Surface Keyboard" — but it’s not a Microsoft Surface keyboard

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
2 février 2026 à 08:09
Meta's Horizon OS v85 update adds a "Surface Keyboard" to Quest 3, allowing users to type on any flat desk.

Mock up of Surface Keyboard feature on Meta Quest 3

Reçu — 1 février 2026 ⏭

Weekly Windows Wrap: Microsoft finally reads the room — right as it loses $440 billion

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
31 janvier 2026 à 17:03
Change is often gradual, and good choices need to be rewarded. As Microsoft begins to walk back its AI overload, we look at why these small steps matter.

Friends Pivot meme with Ross as Microsoft

Google Chrome doesn't use enough RAM, so it will soon launch in the foreground when you boot up your Windows 11 PC

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
30 janvier 2026 à 12:02
A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.

Google Chrome on Windows

These 10 Windows 11 features and changes will ship in February — let's hope it's not another Patch Tuesday disaster

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
30 janvier 2026 à 07:43
After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.

Broken Windows 11 update

The cost of AI — Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon reportedly weigh $60 billion investment in OpenAI

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
29 janvier 2026 à 08:25
Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon are reportedly in discussions to invest $60 billion in OpenAI. Could this push OpenAI into the black?

The Microsoft logo displayed on a smartphone with the OpenAI logo in the background.

GameSir’s G7 Pro ZZZ Edition might be the coolest Xbox controller collab yet

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
29 janvier 2026 à 08:00
The G7 Pro ZZZ Edition is more than an anime reskin. It’s a wireless Xbox powerhouse with TMR sticks and clicky optical switches that may justify the price.

GameSir G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero

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