Sony and Microsoft are pushing back against lawsuits from U.S. gamers who want their money back after paying higher prices for PlayStation and Xbox consoles during the tariff period. The legal fight has become particularly interesting because Sony is expected to receive roughly $508 million in tariff refunds from the U.S. government. Consumers suing the […]

OpenAI may be getting very close to releasing its next major AI model. The model, widely known by the codename Astra, has reportedly appeared in the OpenAI API under the name “gpt-6-astra.” An unusual response from the Responses API has sparked speculation that OpenAI has already staged the model internally and could be preparing to […]

Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, two new versions of its fifth-generation Claude models that push the company further into long-running coding, research, cybersecurity and scientific workloads. The announcement is particularly interesting because Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 are essentially the same underlying model. The major difference is how Anthropic applies […]

ChatGPT is getting a fun new way to personalize everyday conversations: custom sticker packs. OpenAI is rolling out a feature that lets users create their own stickers directly in the ChatGPT mobile app and export them for use in messaging apps. Instead of relying on pre-made sticker collections, you can start with a photo, describe […]

Microsoft is testing several small but useful improvements for Windows 11 Insiders, including a new way to preview downloaded files directly in File Explorer. The latest Experimental Preview release brings changes across File Explorer, Microsoft Store, and the Taskbar, with the File Explorer update standing out as the most noticeable improvement for everyday users. File […]

Picking up your phone every time it buzzes is one of the quickest ways to lose your train of thought while working. Microsoft has been slowly fixing that problem through its Phone Link integration, and the latest batch of Windows 11 news brings a welcome quality-of-life upgrade right to your desktop. With the new update […]

Microsoft is accelerating its efforts to modernize legacy elements of the Windows shell. In a progress report on Windows quality commitments, Pavan Davuluri, Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices, officially confirmed that the classic AutoPlay dialog and File/Folder Properties dialogs will soon receive modern WinUI 3 updates in upcoming Windows Insider Preview Experimental builds. […]

The artificial intelligence race may be about to enter another major phase. According to recent industry rumors and insider reports, OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-6 significantly earlier than previously expected, potentially within weeks. If accurate, GPT-6 would succeed the upcoming GPT-5.6 and introduce an entirely new pretraining foundation rather than continuing with the existing […]

Google continues to improve the Vertical Tabs experience in Chrome with a small but highly practical feature. The latest Chrome Canary build introduces a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + Shift + L) that instantly collapses or expands the Vertical Tabs panel, making navigation much faster for keyboard users. The addition was first spotted by Leopeva64 on […]

Microsoft is continuing its steady push to improve the Windows user experience, and one of the latest enhancements focuses on an area that millions of users interact with every day—the Taskbar. Building upon the Taskbar improvements introduced in recent preview builds, Microsoft has now unveiled a dedicated Taskbar Size setting that makes customizing the desktop […]

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue affecting Microsoft Office applications after the installation of recent Windows 11 cumulative updates. The problem, listed under known issues for KB5094126 (OS Builds 26200.8655 and 26100.8655), can prevent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other Office apps from launching when opened through certain third-party software. The June 2026 Patch Tuesday […]

After nearly five years of complaints from power users, Microsoft is finally bringing back some of the most requested taskbar features to Windows 11 with the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update. When Windows 11 launched in 2021, Microsoft redesigned the taskbar from scratch. While the cleaner centered interface looked modern, it also removed several advanced […]

Microsoft may finally be giving Windows 11 users one of the most requested customization features ever. A new leak tied to Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 reveals hidden support for both movable taskbar positions and a smaller taskbar mode. The features do not appear to be officially enabled yet, but users have already discovered working ViveTool […]

Microsoft has officially confirmed that one of the most requested Windows 11 features is finally on the way: the ability to move the taskbar to the top of the screen. The confirmation came from Microsoft’s Jen Gentleman (JenMsft) on X, ending years of speculation and user frustration around the missing customization option. Ever since the […]

Windows 11 has long faced criticism for feeling “heavy,” even on high-end hardware. Microsoft’s answer? A hidden new feature called the Low Latency Profile. This aggressive performance tweak aims to eliminate the micro-stutters that plague daily tasks, making budget laptops feel premium and high-end workstations feel instantaneous. What is the Windows 11 Low Latency Profile? […]

Microsoft is continuing to modernize core Windows 11 tools with fresh improvements to Task Manager, Run dialog, and File Explorer across the latest Insider Preview releases. The new updates arrive through Experimental Build 28020.1921 (26H1) and Build 26300.8346, bringing smarter diagnostics, a redesigned Run interface, and refinements to File Explorer reliability. These updates are part […]

Microsoft continues to push Windows 11 toward a more polished and stable experience, with a renewed focus on system quality, performance tuning, and everyday usability. Since March, the company has been working through feedback from Windows Insiders and regular users to improve update reliability, reduce bugs, and make Windows feel faster and more dependable. While […]

Microsoft has rolled out a new optional Windows 11 preview update — KB5083631 — for versions 24H2 and 25H2. The update upgrades systems to OS Builds 26100.8328 and 26200.8328 and introduces performance improvements, gaming enhancements, File Explorer fixes, and several quality-of-life upgrades ahead of broader rollout. This latest non-security preview update gives users an early […]

Microsoft has quietly refreshed its Windows Insider Preview ISO download page with two new builds now available for testing: Build 29576.1000 and Build 28020.1873. These releases give Windows Insiders fresh installation media for clean installs, virtual machines, and advanced testing scenarios. The updated ISOs are now live through the official Windows Insider Preview downloads portal, […]

Microsoft is signaling a strategic shift in how it approaches its consumer-facing products, including Windows, Xbox, Bing, and Edge. Instead of chasing rapid expansion or experimental features, the company is now emphasizing a more disciplined phase focused on product quality, core user experience, and engagement fundamentals. This change reflects a broader internal priority: rebuilding trust […]