4 laptop features I expect will get worse as big brands contend with rising memory and storage costs ? Can you live without them?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.
Only 17 people have Call of Duty: Warzone's rarest reward ? but reaction shows there's still a lack of player trust
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:32 +0000
Raven, the Activision studio behind Call of Duty: Warzone, has finally revealed just how few people have achieved the win streak rewards in Season 01 Reloaded. It's not many.
Watch out, Google: OpenAI could generate $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2030 ? but the ChatGPT maker is still in danger of facing bankruptcy by 2027
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:08:04 +0000
Analysts predict that OpenAI could generate up to $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2025 if it executes the strategy properly.
Storage is the next PC component to disappear ? Here's what to buy before it does, with prices as low as $0.08/GB
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:04:41 +0000
Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.
Halo: Campaign Evolved devs say its first-ever PS5 release of Xbox's flagship is a chance to grow its community ? "We don't and we won't take it lightly"
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:17:20 +0000
While Halo: Campaign Evolved's availability on PS5 is seen as controversial by some, its devs view it as a chance to grow and connect the franchise's community.
Xbox's Clockwork Revolution is its dev's "most ambitious title, probably by a factor of 10" ? it sounds like the RPG of my dreams, and probably yours too
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:16:49 +0000
The next RPG coming from Xbox and inXile Entertainment is Clockwork Revolution, and its lead dev says it's the studio's "most ambitious title" yet.
Microsoft unveils wave of new Windows 11 features in Paint and Notepad ? with better Markdown support and a new AI Color Book mode coming soon
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:11:38 +0000
Microsoft has unveiled a selection of new features coming to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11 soon that bring new AI capabilities and quality of life improvements. Here's the lowdown.
Another Windows 11 issue breaks apps and causes crashes ? and I'm not talking about the error code 0x803f8001
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:30:24 +0000
Windows 11 apps are crashing thanks to a cloud-storage bug in the latest patch, proving that even basic file saving is now a gamble.
Ubisoft kills 6 games, delays 7, and lays off devs as it kicks off a "major reset" ? "While these decisions are difficult, they are necessary"
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:57:41 +0000
As part of a huge "major reset," Ubisoft has canceled six games, delayed seven, laid developers off, and reorganized its teams into "Creative Houses."
?Engineers don?t write code anymore? ? Anthropic CEO says AI is about to eat the entire profession
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:48:22 +0000
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims "we might be 6-12 months away from models doing all of what software engineers do end-to-end."
Windows 11 apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, and the Xbox Ally Armoury Crate aren't loading and throwing up a "Check your account" box ? what is error code 0x803f8001? Here's what we know.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:15:41 +0000
Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.
NexDock is building a new Windows phone that you can buy in 2026 ? Meet the NexPhone with Windows 11
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
NexPhone is NexDock's first smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11. The device is expected to go on sale later this year for $549.
Hytale is officially set to receive Steam Deck support ? but fans hoping to play soon will have to wait longer than expected
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0000
Hytale already runs well on Steam Deck, but official support is still on the way. Hypixel Studios confirms handheld PC support is planned, with controller accessibility and optimizations.
The Xbox PC app is now rolling out publicly for Windows Arm PCs ? Microsoft Prism now supports "85%" of Xbox Game Pass titles
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:57:32 +0000
Microsoft's Prism translation layer just got a beefy update. After a few months in testing, the Xbox PC store is now available on Windows Arm devices.
Microsoft finally kills the "Save as JPG" chore ? Windows 11 backgrounds get a modern brain
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:54:44 +0000
Stop opening Paint just to fix your wallpaper. Windows 11 Build 26220 finally treats WebP files like real images, letting you set web-saved art as your background instantly.
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