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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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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
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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