Monday, July 13, 2026

AI

Microsoft’s quiet pivot away from OpenAI and Anthropic is no longer quiet

AI July 9, 2026 0

The company wants to control more of its AI stack and reduce the cost and complexity of relying on external partners.

EP.101 – Gaming is in Trouble, Adobe Fights Back, and Microsoft’s AI OS leaks

Podcasts July 6, 2026 0

We dive into Microsoft’s most intriguing leak in years: Project Aion. A lightweight, Copilot‑native, web‑centric OS that quietly surfaced from a 2024 internal video.

Edge Feels Leaner After Microsoft Ends Its AI History Experiment

Edge June 29, 2026 0

It never fully rolled out, it never found an audience, and it mostly earned a reputation for being a little too eager to analyze your habits.

Microsoft Lets Users Turn Off AI in Bing as Search Fatigue Grows

Bing June 11, 2026 0

The company isn’t abandoning that vision, but it’s acknowledging something that’s been obvious for months. A lot of people simply prefer traditional search results.

Mustafa Suleyman Softens His AI Job Automation Warning

AI June 10, 2026 0

Because if both blue collar and white collar jobs can be automated, what exactly is left? Where do millions of newly displaced workers go when the traditional ladder has no rungs left?

Legal

Xbox Says It’s Changing. Another Round of Layoffs Says Otherwise

Gaming June 10, 2026 0

A pattern that is starting to feel less like restructuring and more like a business model. And if you have followed Xbox for any length of time, the déjà vu is impossible to ignore.

Mustafa Suleyman Softens His AI Job Automation Warning

AI June 10, 2026 0

Because if both blue collar and white collar jobs can be automated, what exactly is left? Where do millions of newly displaced workers go when the traditional ladder has no rungs left?

Microsoft Backs Off Legal Threats Against Security Researchers

Security June 2, 2026 0

The reversal is welcome, but the path to get here says a lot about Microsoft’s recent posture toward vulnerability disclosure.

Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi Retires After 35 Years

Legal May 26, 2026 0

t isn’t every day that the person who helped steer Windows, Bing, MSN, Xbox, and Microsoft’s consumer marketing machine decides it’s time to step back.

Microsoft Faces Local Backlash Over Water and Power Demands in Indiana

AI May 20, 2026 0

When you drop a massive AI facility into a community that’s already juggling political tension, uneven development, and rising utility costs, people don’t greet you with a fruit basket.

Microsoft 365

Seven New MAI Models Redefine Microsoft’s AI Roadmap

AI June 3, 2026 0

The lineup covers reasoning, coding, image generation, transcription, and voice, which makes it clear Microsoft isn’t thinking in silos.

Microsoft Adds Agentic AI to Outlook’s Email and Calendar

AI April 28, 2026 0

The goal is to reduce the amount of manual oversight required to keep both inboxes and calendars organized.

Microsoft Brings Agentic AI to the Core Office Apps

Office 365 April 23, 2026 0

It’s impressive, and it also arrives at a very convenient moment for a company that recently raised prices on its productivity suite

Microsoft’s Recall Problem Isn’t Just Technical. It’s Trust.

News April 16, 2026 0

The vault door is titanium, but the wall next to it is drywall.

Microsoft uses its ecosystem to counter MacBook Neo

Microsoft 365 April 15, 2026 0

It's no secret that MacBook Neo has shaken the...

Windows

Microsoft Extends Windows 10 ESU Again, Signaling the OS Isn’t Ready to Fade Away

News June 29, 2026 0

Microsoft doesn’t usually prolong support windows without a reason, and the company hasn’t offered one publicly.

Windows Takes Aim at Cluttered Context Menus

Windows Insider June 4, 2026 0

Ash says the team is actively working to make them faster, simpler, and more configurable, it feels like someone at Microsoft is finally listening to the right pain points.

Build 2026 Highlights Microsoft’s Native App Strategy

Developers June 4, 2026 0

If you are building for Windows, the company wants you to build for Windows in a way that feels fast, polished, and unmistakably native.

BUILD 2026: Microsoft Scout Could Be the First Always‑On Work Agent That Actually Works

Events June 2, 2026 0

Scout lives across Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and the rest of the Microsoft 365 stack, which means it has a front‑row seat to the daily chaos of chats, emails, meetings, and deliverables.

BUILD 2026: Intelligent Terminal and Windows Developer Configurations

Windows June 2, 2026 0

Instead of the usual cryptic output, the terminal paused for a beat and surfaced a clean explanation of what went wrong.

Reviews

Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor (U5226KW): A Desk‑Dominating Dream for Creatives and Power Users

Reviews May 27, 2026 0

If you have the room and the budget, the Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor delivers a transformative experience. It reshapes how you work, how you organize information, and how you move through creative and professional tasks.

Dell Got Its Groove Back: XPS 14 (2026) Review

Reviews May 14, 2026 0

For podcast cover art, social graphics, and editorial photography, this panel is legitimately production capable.

The Best GUNNAR Models for Women: Reviewing Elin, Sofia, and Erika

Deals April 29, 2026 0

It is fascinating to see how the brand has evolved from its "gaming" roots into a legitimate fashion statement for women.

Absolum Review: A Roguelite That Understands Real Life

Reviews April 20, 2026 0

The setup feels like a lost fantasy cartoon from the early nineties, complete with richly inked environments and expressive character animations.

Bose SoundLink Micro 2 Review: Rugged, Clear, and Surprisingly Loud

Reviews March 17, 2026 0

No one is giving the trophy to a Bluetooth speaker, but watching that tiny blue square help steady a team in the final stretch of preparation said a lot about its real‑world usefulness.

Editorials

Why Everyday Users Are Ditching AI as Datacenters Explode

Editorial May 4, 2026 0

The consumer side of AI is not just cooling. It is shrinking and shrinking fast.

Apple might lure me back from Windows… Again

News March 4, 2026 0

I think this is a fun and brutally honest...

Microsoft’s AI Pivot From Partner to Proprietor

Editorial February 12, 2026 0

The practical consequence is simple and expensive. Microsoft is effectively paying for access to the fastest external models while also investing in building its own. That buys optionality, but multiplies cost, complexity, and internal coordination challenges.

Dire Warning: Microsoft’s AI Gambit and the Dawn of Tech’s Next Big Bubble

Editorial October 25, 2025 0

Deutsche Bank calculates that, without tech-related investment (read: AI and data center spending), the U.S. would already be in a recession in 2025. In other words, AI is currently propping up GDP, just as telecom CapEx did before the dot-com crash.

Initial Hands‑On With The Dell XPS Premium 14 With GeForce RTX 4050

Reviews October 9, 2025 0

It trades ultralight portability for a more robust build and better performance under load, and Dell’s software lets you tune that balance.

Gaming

Swing for the Fences with Free Play Days

Gaming July 10, 2026 0

Batter up! MLB The Show is just one...

Alienware Marks 30 Years With Three New Gaming Displays

Deals July 9, 2026 0

The brand has spent three decades building hardware for players who care about performance and immersion, and this new trio of monitors continues that effort with options that fit different budgets and playstyles.

Microsoft’s Disc‑to‑Digital Plans Could Finally Bridge the Gap for Xbox Players

Gaming July 6, 2026 0

Microsoft has been testing Disc to Digital internally. The idea is straightforward. Insert a compatible Xbox One or Xbox Series X disc, authenticate it with your Microsoft account, and the system grants you a digital entitlement for that game.

Xbox continues to restructure with thousands of layoffs

Gaming July 6, 2026 0

We knew it was coming, as Microsoft's new fiscal...

Xbox needs to divorce from Microsoft

News June 30, 2026 0

I have been an Xbox gamer and supporter since...

Deals

Alienware Marks 30 Years With Three New Gaming Displays

Deals July 9, 2026 0

GTA6 Pre‑Orders Go Live as Rockstar Confirms the $79.99 Price

Gaming June 25, 2026 0

The GTA6 price tag actually may come as relief to some, especially since many gamers had openly speculated that Rockstar might push the base game to $100, making the confirmed $79.99 tag feel almost restrained.

Amazon Prime Day 2026: The Best Tech, Smart Home, Fitness, and Parenting Deals You Shouldn’t Miss

Deals June 22, 2026 0

The discounts stretch across smart home gear, gaming accessories, home fitness equipment, EDC flashlights, productivity tablets, and even maternity tech.

Valve Unveils Steam Machine Pricing After Months of Teases

Gaming June 22, 2026 0

The Steam Machine was always the missing piece, the living room anchor that could bring desktop‑class performance to the same OS powering the Deck. Today’s pricing reveal finally makes that ecosystem feel real.

Dell’s XPS 13 Sets a New Standard for Affordable Ultraportables

Dell June 22, 2026 0

Instead of chasing raw power or premium pricing, the XPS 13 focuses on delivering the same modern design language and high‑end materials at a far more approachable price.

Software

Microsoft Teams Gets a Real Speed Boost

Teams June 11, 2026 0

They’re rethinking how core interactions work, starting with something deceptively simple: switching between chats.

BUILD 2026: Coreutils for Windows and the Rise of WSL Containers

Events June 2, 2026 0

Just the tools people already know, running natively on Windows.

Meet DeskScapes 2026, the Wallpaper Engine for the Rest of Us

Deals May 20, 2026 0

This is about transforming your PC into a living, customizable canvas built around animation, AI-powered generation, and a surprisingly deep set of tools.

WinUI 3 Could Be the Reset Windows Has Needed for Years

Windows Insider May 13, 2026 0

Project K2 is essentially a deep clean of the OS, stripping out legacy layers and what Microsoft engineers bluntly call “AI slop” to make Windows feel fast again.

Android Gets New AI Automation with Google Gemini

Google May 12, 2026 0

This transition as a way to help people “stay a step ahead” by letting their devices work proactively throughout the day while keeping privacy and control intact.

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AI

Microsoft’s quiet pivot away from OpenAI and Anthropic is no longer quiet

AI July 9, 2026 0

The company wants to control more of its AI stack and reduce the cost and complexity of relying on external partners.

EP.101 – Gaming is in Trouble, Adobe Fights Back, and Microsoft’s AI OS leaks

Podcasts July 6, 2026 0

We dive into Microsoft’s most intriguing leak in years: Project Aion. A lightweight, Copilot‑native, web‑centric OS that quietly surfaced from a 2024 internal video.

Edge Feels Leaner After Microsoft Ends Its AI History Experiment

Edge June 29, 2026 0

It never fully rolled out, it never found an audience, and it mostly earned a reputation for being a little too eager to analyze your habits.

Microsoft Lets Users Turn Off AI in Bing as Search Fatigue Grows

Bing June 11, 2026 0

The company isn’t abandoning that vision, but it’s acknowledging something that’s been obvious for months. A lot of people simply prefer traditional search results.

Mustafa Suleyman Softens His AI Job Automation Warning

AI June 10, 2026 0

Because if both blue collar and white collar jobs can be automated, what exactly is left? Where do millions of newly displaced workers go when the traditional ladder has no rungs left?

Legal

Xbox Says It’s Changing. Another Round of Layoffs Says Otherwise

Gaming June 10, 2026 0

A pattern that is starting to feel less like restructuring and more like a business model. And if you have followed Xbox for any length of time, the déjà vu is impossible to ignore.

Mustafa Suleyman Softens His AI Job Automation Warning

AI June 10, 2026 0

Because if both blue collar and white collar jobs can be automated, what exactly is left? Where do millions of newly displaced workers go when the traditional ladder has no rungs left?

Microsoft Backs Off Legal Threats Against Security Researchers

Security June 2, 2026 0

The reversal is welcome, but the path to get here says a lot about Microsoft’s recent posture toward vulnerability disclosure.

Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi Retires After 35 Years

Legal May 26, 2026 0

t isn’t every day that the person who helped steer Windows, Bing, MSN, Xbox, and Microsoft’s consumer marketing machine decides it’s time to step back.

Microsoft Faces Local Backlash Over Water and Power Demands in Indiana

AI May 20, 2026 0

When you drop a massive AI facility into a community that’s already juggling political tension, uneven development, and rising utility costs, people don’t greet you with a fruit basket.

Microsoft 365

Seven New MAI Models Redefine Microsoft’s AI Roadmap

AI June 3, 2026 0

The lineup covers reasoning, coding, image generation, transcription, and voice, which makes it clear Microsoft isn’t thinking in silos.

Microsoft Adds Agentic AI to Outlook’s Email and Calendar

AI April 28, 2026 0

The goal is to reduce the amount of manual oversight required to keep both inboxes and calendars organized.

Microsoft Brings Agentic AI to the Core Office Apps

Office 365 April 23, 2026 0

It’s impressive, and it also arrives at a very convenient moment for a company that recently raised prices on its productivity suite

Microsoft’s Recall Problem Isn’t Just Technical. It’s Trust.

News April 16, 2026 0

The vault door is titanium, but the wall next to it is drywall.

Microsoft uses its ecosystem to counter MacBook Neo

Microsoft 365 April 15, 2026 0

It's no secret that MacBook Neo has shaken the...

Windows

Microsoft Extends Windows 10 ESU Again, Signaling the OS Isn’t Ready to Fade Away

News June 29, 2026 0

Microsoft doesn’t usually prolong support windows without a reason, and the company hasn’t offered one publicly.

Windows Takes Aim at Cluttered Context Menus

Windows Insider June 4, 2026 0

Ash says the team is actively working to make them faster, simpler, and more configurable, it feels like someone at Microsoft is finally listening to the right pain points.

Build 2026 Highlights Microsoft’s Native App Strategy

Developers June 4, 2026 0

If you are building for Windows, the company wants you to build for Windows in a way that feels fast, polished, and unmistakably native.

BUILD 2026: Microsoft Scout Could Be the First Always‑On Work Agent That Actually Works

Events June 2, 2026 0

BUILD 2026: Intelligent Terminal and Windows Developer Configurations

Windows June 2, 2026 0

Instead of the usual cryptic output, the terminal paused for a beat and surfaced a clean explanation of what went wrong.

Reviews

Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor (U5226KW): A Desk‑Dominating Dream for Creatives and Power Users

Reviews May 27, 2026 0

Dell Got Its Groove Back: XPS 14 (2026) Review

Reviews May 14, 2026 0

For podcast cover art, social graphics, and editorial photography, this panel is legitimately production capable.

The Best GUNNAR Models for Women: Reviewing Elin, Sofia, and Erika

Deals April 29, 2026 0

It is fascinating to see how the brand has evolved from its "gaming" roots into a legitimate fashion statement for women.

Absolum Review: A Roguelite That Understands Real Life

Reviews April 20, 2026 0

The setup feels like a lost fantasy cartoon from the early nineties, complete with richly inked environments and expressive character animations.

Bose SoundLink Micro 2 Review: Rugged, Clear, and Surprisingly Loud

Reviews March 17, 2026 0

No one is giving the trophy to a Bluetooth speaker, but watching that tiny blue square help steady a team in the final stretch of preparation said a lot about its real‑world usefulness.

Editorials

Why Everyday Users Are Ditching AI as Datacenters Explode

Editorial May 4, 2026 0

The consumer side of AI is not just cooling. It is shrinking and shrinking fast.

Apple might lure me back from Windows… Again

News March 4, 2026 0

I think this is a fun and brutally honest...

Microsoft’s AI Pivot From Partner to Proprietor

Editorial February 12, 2026 0

Dire Warning: Microsoft’s AI Gambit and the Dawn of Tech’s Next Big Bubble

Editorial October 25, 2025 0

Initial Hands‑On With The Dell XPS Premium 14 With GeForce RTX 4050

Reviews October 9, 2025 0

It trades ultralight portability for a more robust build and better performance under load, and Dell’s software lets you tune that balance.

Gaming

Swing for the Fences with Free Play Days

Gaming July 10, 2026 0

Batter up! MLB The Show is just one...

Alienware Marks 30 Years With Three New Gaming Displays

Deals July 9, 2026 0

Microsoft’s Disc‑to‑Digital Plans Could Finally Bridge the Gap for Xbox Players

Gaming July 6, 2026 0

Xbox continues to restructure with thousands of layoffs

Gaming July 6, 2026 0

We knew it was coming, as Microsoft's new fiscal...

Xbox needs to divorce from Microsoft

News June 30, 2026 0

I have been an Xbox gamer and supporter since...

Deals

Alienware Marks 30 Years With Three New Gaming Displays

Deals July 9, 2026 0

GTA6 Pre‑Orders Go Live as Rockstar Confirms the $79.99 Price

Gaming June 25, 2026 0

Amazon Prime Day 2026: The Best Tech, Smart Home, Fitness, and Parenting Deals You Shouldn’t Miss

Deals June 22, 2026 0

The discounts stretch across smart home gear, gaming accessories, home fitness equipment, EDC flashlights, productivity tablets, and even maternity tech.

Valve Unveils Steam Machine Pricing After Months of Teases

Gaming June 22, 2026 0

Dell’s XPS 13 Sets a New Standard for Affordable Ultraportables

Dell June 22, 2026 0

Instead of chasing raw power or premium pricing, the XPS 13 focuses on delivering the same modern design language and high‑end materials at a far more approachable price.

Software

Microsoft Teams Gets a Real Speed Boost

Teams June 11, 2026 0

They’re rethinking how core interactions work, starting with something deceptively simple: switching between chats.

BUILD 2026: Coreutils for Windows and the Rise of WSL Containers

Events June 2, 2026 0

Just the tools people already know, running natively on Windows.

Meet DeskScapes 2026, the Wallpaper Engine for the Rest of Us

Deals May 20, 2026 0

This is about transforming your PC into a living, customizable canvas built around animation, AI-powered generation, and a surprisingly deep set of tools.

WinUI 3 Could Be the Reset Windows Has Needed for Years

Windows Insider May 13, 2026 0

Project K2 is essentially a deep clean of the OS, stripping out legacy layers and what Microsoft engineers bluntly call “AI slop” to make Windows feel fast again.

Android Gets New AI Automation with Google Gemini

Google May 12, 2026 0

This transition as a way to help people “stay a step ahead” by letting their devices work proactively throughout the day while keeping privacy and control intact.

Company

Instagram

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  Alienware Marks 30 Years With Three New Gaming Displays
  
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  Microsoft’s Disc‑to‑Digital Plans Could Finally Bridge the Gap for Xbox Players
  
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  Xbox continues to restructure with thousands of layoffs
  
  July 6, 2026
  
  Xbox needs to divorce from Microsoft
  
  June 30, 2026
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  June 3, 2026
  
  Microsoft Adds Agentic AI to Outlook’s Email and Calendar
  
  April 28, 2026
  
  Microsoft Brings Agentic AI to the Core Office Apps
  
  April 23, 2026
  
  Microsoft’s Recall Problem Isn’t Just Technical. It’s Trust.
  
  April 16, 2026
  
  Microsoft uses its ecosystem to counter MacBook Neo
  
  April 15, 2026
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  May 26, 2026
  
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  May 18, 2026
  
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  May 11, 2026
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  April 29, 2026
  
  Absolum Review: A Roguelite That Understands Real Life
  
  April 20, 2026
  
  Bose SoundLink Micro 2 Review: Rugged, Clear, and Surprisingly Loud
  
  March 17, 2026
Windows
- Microsoft Extends Windows 10 ESU Again, Signaling the OS Isn’t Ready to Fade Away
  
  June 29, 2026
  
  Windows Takes Aim at Cluttered Context Menus
  
  June 4, 2026
  
  Build 2026 Highlights Microsoft’s Native App Strategy
  
  June 4, 2026
  
  BUILD 2026: Microsoft Scout Could Be the First Always‑On Work Agent That Actually Works
  
  June 2, 2026
  
  BUILD 2026: Intelligent Terminal and Windows Developer Configurations
  
  June 2, 2026
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