You might want to double-think about getting news from Google Gemini

A BBC and EBU study found that nearly three out of four of Google Gemini’s news answers contained major errors or sourcing issues, making it the least reliable AI assistant for current affairs. Researchers say even the best AI tools still struggle to separate fact from fiction.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 23, 2025

Xbox goes elite as Microsoft’s next-gen console aims for PC-level power

Microsoft is reimagining the future of gaming with its next-generation Xbox — a high-end, PC-like console built for performance, flexibility, and cloud connectivity. But with premium power comes a premium price.

Moinak Pal     October 22, 2025

Samsung’s prepping its iCloud rival to lock you further into the Galaxy ecosystem

Samsung is set to revive its cloud storage platform with new paid tiers, challenging iCloud and Google Drive.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 20, 2025

My top 3 reasons why you should buy a Copilot AI PC, and 3 why you shouldn’t

With Copilot+ PCs, what you get is snappy performance, loads of aI perks, and solid battery life. But there are a few hiccups with privacy concerns and non-conformity with power user needs.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 19, 2025

Microsoft just dropped a DLC roadmap for the ROG Xbox Ally

The ROG Xbox Ally has officially launched worldwide, but Xbox’s plans for its handheld ecosystem are just getting started. Microsoft’s new roadmap outlines upgrades like AI-powered super resolution, game-specific profiles, and smarter docking, hinting that this isn’t just a one-off experiment, but instead, it’s the start of a portable Xbox platform that will keep evolving long after launch.

Varun Mirchandani     October 18, 2025

What is Microsoft Teams? The Slack rival does things other collaborative tools can’t

If you're looking for a new online collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams is one of many options. Here's why it might be the best meetings tool for your workplace.

Jon Martindale     October 17, 2025

Everything new in Windows 11 right now, from image edits in File Explorer to Gaming Copilot in Game Bar

Windows 11’s October update brings quick AI image fixes in File Explorer, a cleaner multi-board Widgets experience, stronger Narrator tools, and Gaming Copilot in Game Bar, with more improvements testing now in Microsoft’s Insider builds.

Paulo Vargas     October 17, 2025

Claude just got a Microsoft-sized brain boost for workplaces

Claude now integrates with Microsoft 365, accessing documents, emails, chats, and calendars to deliver contextual answers and enterprise-wide search, transforming scattered organizational data into actionable insights for teams and businesses.

Moinak Pal     October 16, 2025

Microsoft empowers Windows 11 with voice-controlled Copilot AI assistant

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update introduces AI-powered Copilot features, allowing users to perform tasks through voice or text.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 16, 2025

ROG Xbox Ally handhelds go on sale with a side serving of AI for gaming

Microsoft and ASUS enter handheld gaming with the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X at $599.99 and $999.99, respectively.

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 16, 2025

Microsoft hopes you get work done on Windows 11 PCs by simply talking to Copilot

Microsoft wants Copilot to control your PC and actually get work done with just voice. And with Copilot Actions, the AI agent can interact with your local files and handle chores.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 16, 2025

Something big is coming to Windows 11, and it sounds like voice

Microsoft has a Windows reveal slated for Thursday, October 16, and signs point to voice. With Voice Access upgrades and Copilot tests in the wild, a hands-off push looks imminent, though specifics remain unconfirmed.

Paulo Vargas     October 15, 2025

FSR 4 could give Xbox an image-quality edge over the PS5

An unofficial INT8 variant of AMD’s FSR 4 runs on older GPUs, edging past FSR 3.1 on image quality. That could put Xbox and handheld PCs in play while PS5 leans on PSSR.

Paulo Vargas     October 15, 2025

Microsoft AI debuts its Nano Banana rival, and it’s already a top text-to-image model

Microsoft’s first homegrown image model, MAI-Image-1, debuts in LMArena’s top 10. It aims for usable, lifelike results at a quick clip and is headed to Copilot and Bing Image Creator.

Paulo Vargas     October 14, 2025

Copilot plays catch-up with Gemini and ChatGPT, just in time for school

Copilot now has a Study and Learn mode that acts like a patient tutor, tracks your progress, and even turns your notes into quick practice sets, just in time for the new school term.

Paulo Vargas     October 14, 2025

Exclusive: YouTube reveals how it can make you speak languages you don’t know 

YouTube Product Lead for Autodubbing, Buddhika Kottahachchi, tells DigitalTrends how auto-dubbed videos will soon use AI to accordingly change the lip movement and make it look natural.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 14, 2025

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 on sale at $700 off — time is running out!

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor and 32GB of RAM is available from Best Buy with a $700 discount.

Aaron Mamiit     October 13, 2025

Browser subscriptions are here, and it’s the only one I don’t regret paying for

I've used every web browser that now offers AI-powered enhancements for $20 per month, and I can easily recommend them based on the sheer amount of convenience they have to offer in return.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 13, 2025

Microsoft’s new Word tests are a direct threat to Google Docs

Word’s testing a new default that saves fresh documents to OneDrive with autosave active. It’s convenient and good for recovery, but it also nudges more files into the cloud unless you opt out.

Paulo Vargas     October 10, 2025

Microsoft Copilot AI makes it a cakewalk to create documents in Office

Microsoft's Copilot AI can now create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, or PowerPoint presentations with just a natural language command.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 10, 2025

Microsoft OneDrive now lets you talk to your files, and do a whole lot more

Microsoft OneDrive is deeply integrating Copilot AI for a wide range of tasks, from summarizing their contents to asking contextual questions.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 9, 2025

Microsoft officially scraps the Xbox Game Pass discount on DLC purchases

Microsoft has officially confirmed the scrapping of the Xbox Game Pass discount on DLC purchases.

Collins Eshiet     October 7, 2025

Windows 11 finally fixes last light themes in File Explorer dark mode

File Explorer’s dialogs now match the theme, from progress bars to replace-or-skip prompts.

Paulo Vargas     October 7, 2025

Windows 11 is set to force online setup, but one loophole still works for local install

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

Paulo Vargas     October 7, 2025

Microsoft could bring free streaming to Xbox Game Pass, with a vexing caveat

In the coming months, Microsoft will reportedly launch a free version of Xbox cloud game streaming that will likely play a pre-roll ad lasting two minutes and sessions lasting up to one hour.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 4, 2025

Leaked Windows 11 app could be the file and photo management tool you’ve been waiting for

A dedicated OneDrive app has been spotted in a leak direct from Microsoft's servers.

Kobe Patrick     October 3, 2025

Xbox Game Pass price hikes reportedly crash subscription cancellation page

Microsoft has revamped its Xbox Game Pass subscription model, with changes in its three tiers – including increasing the cost of its highest-end subscription. This update led to different reactions, but the clearest is that many subscribers were unhappy with the price rises. What’s Happened? Why is it important? This shakeup matters on several fronts […]

Kobe Patrick     October 2, 2025

All upcoming video games (PS5, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2, PC): 2025 and beyond

Want to take a quick glance at what video games are set to be releases soon? Here's our list of video games to watch that are coming out in 2025 and beyond.

Jesse Lennox     October 1, 2025

Microsoft makes it even easier to cheat at your job with AI agents in Office

Thanks to Agent Mode in Excel and Docs, all you have to do is describe the task at hand, and you will have a well-formatted and aptly edited document at your disposal.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 29, 2025

I used Copilot in Outlook to clear my inbox every morning for a week and here are my top tips

If you're drowning in emails, here's your life raft.

Jasmine Mannan     September 27, 2025

I was in love with Borderlands 4. Then I hit the endgame and dropped it like a rock

While reviewing Borderlands 4, I was having a blast with the looter shooter. Once I wrapped up the story and hit the endgame, the shine quickly wore off.

Jesse Lennox     September 26, 2025

Xbox ROG Ally pre-orders finally open, and you’re not going to like the price

Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its Xbox handheld console. The ROG Xbox Ally costs $599.99, while the ROG Xbox Ally X will set you back by a cool $999.99 in the US market.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 25, 2025

Fantasy and RPG fans can’t afford to miss these three Game Pass games this weekend (September 26-28)

Game Pass is offering up some excellent fantasy themed RPGs and roguelikes this weekend that you can't afford to miss.

Jesse Lennox     September 25, 2025

As a Windows fan, here’s why macOS 26 Tahoe is tempting me

Even as a Windows loyalist, macOS 26 Tahoe has me reconsidering.

Kunal Khullar     September 22, 2025