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

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
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.

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

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
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

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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)
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

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

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
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.

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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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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).

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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)
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.

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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)
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.

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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)
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.

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

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
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.

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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)
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.

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

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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.

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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)
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.

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