Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon aren?t just losing momentum ? they?re losing the fans who once championed them
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:30:05 +0000
Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon enter 2026 with fading hype and shrinking fanbases as frustration replaces enthusiasm.
I?ve played 150 Hours of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in its first month ? here's why it's not the game social media says it is
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000
A month on from launch and a significant amount of hours played, how has Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 been? You shouldn't read everything you see on social media.
Steam?s December update finally brings a fully 64?bit client to Windows, modernizing the platform after years of partial support
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:42:46 +0000
Steam?s December update brings long overdue 64 bit support to Windows, alongside controller improvements, chat moderation tools, and quality of life fixes across the platform.
Thousands of gamers are installing Bazzite instead of sticking with Windows ? and the reasons behind the shift are surprisingly compelling
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:32:09 +0000
Bazzite?s recent growth highlights how far Linux gaming is coming, even as anti-cheat limitations continue to hold it back.
Steam Replay 2025 shows older games dominate playtime, even with releases like Expedition 33
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:12:09 +0000
Steam Replay 2025 data shows most players continue to spend their time on older games, even as major new releases arrive throughout the year.
Conspiracy theory or apt prediction? ? The AI-fueled hardware shortage will kill local PCs, paving the way for subscription-based cloud computing
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:58:45 +0000
2025 saw RAM prices climb to obscene levels, with storage not far behind. It's only going to get worse, and there's not really an end in sight. Is there something going on besides a global AI buildout?
My 2026 New Year?s resolution is to finally play these 8 Xbox and PC games in my backlog ? mostly because new releases are getting too expensive
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:48:55 +0000
Most of 2026's line-up of new games is looking too rich for my blood, so I'm dedicating the next year to tackling some of the biggest or nostalgic Xbox and PC games in my backlog that I never got around to playing at their launches.
The prettiest Xbox Core Controller is now 39% off ? a perfect holiday gift for the co?op partner who deserves something special
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:33:59 +0000
Many variants of the standard Xbox Wireless Controller are enjoying some well-earned Christmas bargain deals, including this 39% discount for one of its more expensive color variants, the Heart Breaker.
Firefox is becoming an AI?powered browser, but Mozilla says every new feature will come with a full off switch for privacy?minded users
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:23:28 +0000
Mozilla is pushing Firefox toward AI, but long-time users will still be able to disable every AI feature completely.
This week in Windows news? Saving RAM, testing Insider features, and the "fake" record lows of holiday shopping
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:21:03 +0000
Windows news hasn't quite stopped for the holidays as RAM prices climb, Insiders get new features, and Microsoft expands Android PC locking support.
Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades ? reveals Microsoft?s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:43:48 +0000
In December 2025, Microsoft rolled out at least four preview builds for Windows 11, rolling out a bunch of new features and changes, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), Update Orchestration Platform (UOP), Xbox Full Screen Experience for PCs, Ask Copilot, AI agents for Taskbar, Agent Launchers, and a lot more, and here's all you need to know.
If your Xbox or ROG Ally is running hot or stuttering, disabling CPU boost is an easy fix that can make games feel noticeably better ? here?s how to do it
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:59:05 +0000
CPU Boost is useful for short tasks, but during gaming it can limit GPU power. Here is a guide on how to disable it and when it makes sense to do so.
Steam Deck's biggest competitor is now just $489 ? Enjoy Xbox and PC titles on the go with this gaming handheld for Christmas
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:40:51 +0000
The Xbox Ally, the Xbox spinoff of the critically-acclaimed ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld, has received a 30% discount sale as part of Amazon's Super Saturday event.
The 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is 30% discounted ? a rare deal as memory prices keep climbing
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:28:43 +0000
Amazon's Super Saturday Deals sale has acquired a lucrative 30% discount on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch), which we regard as one of the best Copilot+ laptops ever made for its excellent design, performance, and battery life.
A Kinect?style console outsold Xbox, and Nex?s CEO breaks down the strategy that made it a surprise hit ? ?Nintendo expanded the audience?
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:08:17 +0000
Nex Playground has outsold Xbox hardware in the U.S., with its CEO pointing to Nintendo Wii lessons and a subscription model inspired by long-term sustainability.
