The Forza Horizon 6 release date leak looks real, but don’t lock your plans yet

A Forza Horizon 5 pop-up hints at a mid-May 2026 Forza Horizon 6 launch, but it hasn't shown up widely. Here's why you should wait for Xbox Developer Direct on January 22.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 15

Windows 11 26H1 pulls in features from 25H2, but you won’t get it just yet

Windows 11 version 26H1 preview is now live for testers, bringing over missing 25H2 features and laying the groundwork for Snapdragon X2 devices launching in 2026.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     January 14

You can finally uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, but there’s a catch

Microsoft is finally allowing some users to uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the option comes with strict conditions and is limited mainly to managed work devices, leaving most free users without a real off switch.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     January 13

All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, PC)

A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.

Computing     Jesse Lennox     January 13

Microsoft is killing one of Edge’s best features

Microsoft is preparing to retire Edge Collections, the feature many users relied on to organize webpages, notes, and research. With warnings now live in Edge, fans of the tool may need to export their data soon.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     January 12

Snapdragon X2 Plus laptops are coming, here’s what benchmarks predict

Snapdragon X2 Plus benchmarks hint that Qualcomm’s next Windows laptop chip still trails Apple’s M4 in most CPU and GPU tests. If you’re shopping soon, wait for reviews of real retail laptops.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 12

If you use Android, Windows 11’s Resume feature might get useful

Windows 11’s Resume feature may finally matter for Android users. Microsoft is outlining broader support for third party apps, which could make it easier to continue tasks on your PC with fewer dead ends.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 12

Microsoft Lens is riding into the sunset, if you even remember using it

Microsoft Lens is shutting down on iOS and Android with two deadlines. It leaves app stores February 9, 2026, and stops making new scans March 9, 2026. Here’s how to prepare.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 12

Microsoft just fixed one of Word’s most annoying quirks

Microsoft is rolling out a new shortcut in Word that lets you turn text into hyperlinks instantly, saving time and clicks for everyday users.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     January 9

Acer still won’t tell you the Nitro Blaze handheld release date

Acer spent CES 2026 showing off monitors, laptops, and other hardware in Las Vegas. What it didn’t show was just as telling. There was no sign of the Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs it has teased for more than a year. If you’re waiting for the Acer Nitro Blaze handheld release date before you buy […]

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 9

Microsoft introduces Copilot Checkout to help you shop and pay without leaving the chat

Microsoft's Copilot assistant is getting a checkout experience to help users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     January 9

Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

ASUS is pairing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with a 1.2 kg 16-inch Zenbook A16, promising big-screen portability, an 80 TOPS NPU, OLED at 120 Hz, and long battery life.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 7

Acer’s Swift 16 AI touchpad could make your tablet optional

Acer’s Swift 16 AI puts an extra-large haptic touchpad front and center, with MPP 2.5 stylus support for sketching and edits. Here’s what matters before pricing and configs land.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 7

HP’s new keyboard PC wants to replace your desktop setup

HP’s EliteBoard G1a is a full Copilot+ desktop built into a 750 g keyboard. It targets flexible offices with over 50 TOPS on device AI and a March HP.com launch.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 6

Qualcomm reveals Snapdragon X2 Plus chip with eyes on low-cost AI laptops

Based on the 3nm process, this one lifs t 80 TOPS NPU, nearly doubling its predecessor's AI performance and enabling over 50 local AI workflows. It targets $800 Copilot+ laptops and supports up to three 4K displays.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     January 5

Microsoft to end support for Windows 11 SE in 2026

Windows 11 SE, Microsoft’s education-first OS for K–8 classrooms, will reach end of support in 2026, forcing schools to upgrade devices or switch platforms.

Computing     Moinak Pal     January 3

Why PlayStation 6 and Xbox Might Arrive After 2028

Surging RAM prices and shortages could delay the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox consoles beyond their expected 2027-28 release windows.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     December 31, 2025

You can now try the Windows phone OS that Microsoft never released

A leaked build of Andromeda OS now lets users try the canceled Windows software originally meant for Surface Duo, offering a hands-on look at Microsoft’s abandoned plan to bring a dual-screen version of Windows Phone back to life.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     December 30, 2025

Your personalized Xbox controller is more complex than you realize, I spoke to the man behind it

Levi Patterson lifts the lid on the sophisticated 3D-to-factory platform he's built that enables personalized designs for major brands including Xbox, Carhartt and Hydro Flask.

Computing     Ian Bell     December 30, 2025

LG Display all-set to debut 27-Inch 4K OLED RGB Stripe Panel at CES 2026

LG Display is unveiling the world’s first 27-inch 4K OLED RGB stripe panel at 240Hz, targeting premium gaming and professional monitors with improved clarity, speed, and flexibility.

Computing     Moinak Pal     December 28, 2025

I’ve been writing about games for years – here are the biggest stories to unfold in 2026

From GTA 6 to the new Steam Machines, here’s everything to be excited about in 2026.

Computing     Lloyd Coombes     December 28, 2025

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster searches, lower memory use, and a cleaner context menu.

Computing     Moinak Pal     December 27, 2025