Xbox Game Pass is getting Citizen Sleeper 2 and more soon
Xbox Xbox Game Pass is getting several day one games soon, including Citizen Sleeper 2 and Eternal Strands.
Windows & Software
Can't send emails through Outlook? You're not alone.
Apps Classic Outlook may crash when trying to create a new email or forward an email. Microsoft confirmed the issue and will roll out a fix soon.
OpenAI's o3 mini model to launch in "a couple of weeks"
AI Sam Altman says OpenAI will launch o3 mini in a couple of weeks, featuring advanced reasoning in science, code, and math.
Sam Altman dismisses AGI deployment rumors as "Twitter hype"
AI OpenAI CEO says the company won't deploy AGI next month, as it hasn't built it.
PC Hardware
How to choose the right motherboard for your Core i7-14700K
Hardware Our picks to house your new CPU, whatever your needs or budget these are the best motherboards for i7 14700K.
How to get the best Surface PC when you head back to school
Laptops Microsoft's Surface PCs are stylish, functional, and powerful. Here are the best for school and college.
Check out the best motherboards for your Ryzen 9 9950X
Hardware AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X is a high-performance Zen 5 processor that demands a quality motherboard to help realize its full potential. I've collected the best boards for the CPU right here.
The best Ryzen 9 7950X cooler only costs about $35
Hardware The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so I've found the best CPU cooler to match.
Gaming
My favorite tenkeyless keyboard just got its $149.99 MSRP cut by $60
Deals Razer's critically acclaimed Huntsman V2 tenkeyless keyboard has gone on sale at Best Buy for less than $90.
Will GTA 6 open up a world of $100 video games?
Gaming With the rumors swirling that Take-Two could charge even more than the new $70 price point for GTA 6, apparently, publishers are hoping they do.
A new indie soulslite, Slime Heroes, is coming to Xbox and PC
Gaming Whitethorn Games announces a new indie soulslite, Slime Heroes, coming to Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch in February.
Peripherals & Accessories
HyperX Cloud MIX 2 review: This stellar battery life is worth it
Review The new HyperX Cloud MIX 2 is a quality, comfortable wireless PC headset that boasts some truly impressive battery life.
AVerMedia Elite Go GC313Pro Charging Capture review
Review Fans of handheld games that want to livestream their on-the-go antics won't want to skip over this powerful charging brick with capture card functionality.
You can fit all of your devices in this fantastic tech backpack
Review If you're looking for a good laptop backpack that can tote a bunch of your devices then you should consider the Tomtoc Navigator-T66.
Razer's Iskur V2 X gaming chair costs less than half the price of its premium sibling
Gaming Razer announced its Iskur V2 X gaming chair this week at CES. The chair can recline up to 152° and costs less than half the price of the Iskur V2.
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Copilot's new app icon is so bad, it’s actually illegible on certain displays
Office Microsoft 365 Copilot's new icon is lazy, and on low-DPI screens is almost impossible to actually read on the Taskbar.
Microsoft News Roundup: Nightmare week of price hikes, rebrands, and remembering how Bill Gates lost $400 billion
News Negative headlines surrounded Microsoft this past week as the company rebranded its most iconic apps, raised the price of Microsoft 365, and was attacked by Salesforce.
MatterGen: Microsoft's AI developing new materials with desired properties
AI Microsoft Researchers recently unveiled MatterGen — a sophisticated AI system capable of developing high-quality materials.
Microsoft freezes hiring in consulting amid massive gaming and security layoffs
MICROSOFT Microsoft has announced a hiring freeze, which is expected to impact its consulting business in the U.S. as part of its broader plans to cut costs.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI's o3 mini model to launch in "a couple of weeks"
AI Sam Altman says OpenAI will launch o3 mini in a couple of weeks, featuring advanced reasoning in science, code, and math.
Sam Altman dismisses AGI deployment rumors as "Twitter hype"
AI OpenAI CEO says the company won't deploy AGI next month, as it hasn't built it.
Cisco unveils AI defense against misuse, leaks, and threats
AI Cisco's announcement comes while security and privacy are significant challenges for the progression of AI.
MatterGen: Microsoft's AI developing new materials with desired properties
AI Microsoft Researchers recently unveiled MatterGen — a sophisticated AI system capable of developing high-quality materials.
More from Windows Central
How to make your phone into a 'Windows Phone' in 2024
RIP Windows Phone Windows Phone is dead but its spirit lives on. A video by MrMobile shows how you can turn an Android phone into a 'Window Phone' with Launcher 10.
Windows Phone in 2024?! Not exactly, but this is close.
An enthusiast managed to get Windows 11 onto a phone by using "Project Renegade." The device does not work perfectly, but it serves as a reminder of what could have been with Windows Phone.
I was given a folding phone for free, and my wife still had to stop me from buying this discounted Razr on Prime Day
Deal Right now, you can snag a Razr 2024 for $100 off. That discount brings an already-affordable folding phone to a can't-miss discount.
The Surface Duo is dead — Microsoft pulls plug on $1,500 Surface Duo 2 after just one Android OS upgrade
RIP The Surface Duo 2 has just received its likely final security update, marking an end to Microsoft’s brief return to the smartphone market.
Huawei's 10-inch tri-folding phone confirms Satya Nadella was wrong for killing Windows Phone AND Surface Duo
Looking back The Huawei Mate XT "tri-fold" packs a 10-inch display into your pocket, and I wish it ran Windows.
HONOR's new AI intent-based eye-tracking technology will revolutionize how users interact with smartphones (and maybe your PC)
EYE TRACKING HONOR announced the broad availability of its intent-based eye-tracking technology. The feature allows users to interact with smartphone devices using their eyes only.