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Intel and Phison are working on a new approach that could make local AI easier to run on ordinary laptops. The idea is to use a specialized SSD as an AI cache, allowing larger AI models to work on systems with less RAM than they would normally require. The technology comes from Phison and is called aiDAPTIV. According to the companies, it can help

MSI has revealed a new flagship OLED gaming monitor at Computex 2026, and its biggest feature is flexibility. The MSI MPG OLED 322URDX36 uses a 31.5 inch QD OLED panel and introduces a Triple Mode system that lets players switch between three resolution and refresh rate combinations depending on the game they are playing. The monitor can run at 4K with a refresh rate

Windows 8 is now 15 years old, and while Microsoft has long moved on, the operating system has not completely vanished. The controversial Windows release is still used in some hospitals, stores, industrial systems, public institutions, and private legacy setups where replacing old software is difficult, expensive, or risky. Microsoft first unveiled Windows 8 on June 1, 2011, with a bold goal: make Windows

Asus is celebrating 20 years of its Republic of Gamers brand with several black and gold products, and one of the more unusual designs is the ROG GR20 Edition 20 open air desktop case. It is built like a vertical skeleton frame for high end PC parts, giving builders a showpiece case that keeps the hardware visible instead of hiding it behind glass panels.

OpenAI has expanded Codex’s Computer Use feature to Windows 11, giving the coding agent the ability to control desktop apps with a virtual mouse and keyboard. The feature was previously available on macOS, but Windows support makes it more useful for developers who work inside Microsoft’s ecosystem every day. OpenAI’s Codex app is available on Windows, and the company has also been expanding Codex

Microsoft is exploring a new PowerToys concept that could make Windows feel quieter, calmer, and more personal. The idea is an animated desktop footer that can replace or sit near the bottom of the screen with small visual scenes, such as gently moving grass, pixel art bunnies, or even animated mechs. The feature is still only a concept, not a finished PowerToys utility. It

Asus has released a special 20th anniversary version of its ROG Azoth Extreme mechanical keyboard, giving one of its best gaming keyboards a bold black and gold redesign. The new ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 keeps the premium 75 percent layout of the original model, but adds anniversary styling, transparent keycaps, gold accents, custom switches, and a very high $599.99 price. This is clearly

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra is shaping up to be the company’s most powerful Surface PC so far, and early hands on impressions suggest it is aimed directly at the high end MacBook Pro crowd. The new laptop runs on NVIDIA’s RTX Spark chip, uses Windows on Arm, and brings a larger body, more ports, a better display, and the biggest trackpad Microsoft has ever

Microsoft is expanding the Surface lineup beyond laptops and tablets with its first Surface branded mini PC. The new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is aimed at AI developers who want a compact Windows machine capable of running demanding local AI workloads without depending on the cloud. The device was announced at Build 2026, shortly after Microsoft revealed the RTX Spark powered Surface Laptop

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is starting to show more of how it will actually play, and the latest gameplay footage points to a faster, smoother movement system than recent Modern Warfare entries. Infinity Ward is still promising a more grounded experience, but the game now looks more responsive, with quicker mantling, slide canceling, pipe climbing, and a redesigned Create a Class menu.

The backlash over Microsoft showing PlayStation, Switch, and Steam logos during the Xbox Games Showcase is not really about logos. It is about trust. Many Xbox fans see the move as another sign that Microsoft may be more focused on selling software everywhere than protecting the long term value of Xbox hardware and the wider Xbox ecosystem. The debate started after Xbox chief content

Gears of War is getting a major fan built overhaul on PC, with Gears of War: Redux aiming to modernize the original 2007 PC release through new features, better hardware support, and a much larger content package. The project is scheduled to release on June 17, 2026, and it looks like one of the most ambitious community updates the series has seen. The overhaul

Xbox has added more than 32 games to its Stream Your Own Game library, giving players more options to access titles they already own through cloud streaming. The latest batch includes 007 First Light, Bastion, ABZU, Untitled Goose Game, My Time at Portia, Axiom Verge, Ghostrunner, River City Girls, Turbo Overkill, and several smaller titles. The feature does exactly what its name suggests. If

Baldur’s Gate 2 is reportedly getting a remake, giving one of the most respected Dungeons and Dragons RPGs a chance to return for a much larger modern audience. The project has reportedly been approved by Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, with Kevin Martens, one of the original game’s co lead designers, said to be involved. The move makes sense after the success of

Destiny 2 is approaching the end of its live service development, and Bungie’s community team is urging players to log in when the game’s final content update, Monument of Triumph, launches on June 9. The update will arrive across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation, marking one last major content drop before the game enters a static support state. The news has hit longtime Destiny players

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch with a full set of new multiplayer maps instead of relying on remastered classics. Infinity Ward is taking a different approach this year by tying many of the maps to campaign locations and events, while still giving each arena its own identity for competitive play. That decision is important because Call of Duty players often debate

Gabe Newell is reportedly helping fund a massive new deep sea research vessel through Inkfish, the ocean research organization he founded in 2021. The vessel, called RV11000, is said to cost around $815 million and is being built by Norwegian shipbuilder VARD for scientific missions in some of the deepest parts of the ocean. The project is unusual because Newell is best known as

Fallout 76 is finally getting its long awaited next gen update this summer, giving Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro players a sharper and smoother version of Bethesda’s multiplayer Fallout game. The update will enter public testing in June before its wider release later in the summer. Bethesda first confirmed the next gen update late last year, but

To build the best drag cars in Forza Horizon 6, use manual shifting, turn off ABS and traction control, keep launch control on if you play with a controller, and pick a car that can launch hard without wasting power through wheelspin. The Honda Beat 1991 is a strong early choice, while the Mazda Miata MX 5 FE 1994 and Nissan GTR FE are

Asus has announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a new version of its Windows gaming handheld made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand. The device keeps Microsoft’s Xbox branding, but brings several hardware upgrades, including a brighter OLED display, redesigned controls, improved joysticks, and a translucent body. The biggest change is the screen. Asus is moving to a 7.4 inch OLED