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Reçu — 6 septembre 2024 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon can now run ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN now has a beta version of its app that works on Windows on Arm PCs. Very few VPNs support Windows on Arm at this time due to extra work required to make the apps compatible with the platform.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

AMD confirms Z2 Extreme chip, aims to boost PC gaming handheld battery life by over 300%

The AMD Z1 Extreme changed the game for PC gaming handhelds, but the firm isn't done there. The Z2 Extreme was just confirmed, and AMD has big ambitions for battery life.

Lenovo Legion Go (2023)

Leaked employee discussions demonstrate Amazon Q's lack of feature parity and potential loss of clientele to Microsoft's Copilot AI:"Q is fit for demos and very tightly controlled simple use cases"

In leaked Slack messages, Amazon staffers discussed Q's performance since its rollout to general availability, indicating its lack of feature parity and incompatibility with other software compared to its competitors, like Microsoft Copilot.

Amazon logo

The GameSir G8 Galileo Plus controller is a solid choice for Xbox Cloud Gaming, and it even fits folding phones

The GameSir G8 Galileo controller is now available in a Bluetooth edition. We revisit this Hall-effect controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming and explore how it compares to its USB-C version.

GameSir G8 Galileo+ Bluetooth version

Microsoft PowerToys just added the perfect tool for multi-monitor setups

A recent update to PowerToys adds a Workspaces utility that lets you launch a layout of apps through a shortcut. The tool can be used on a single screen or as part of a multi-monitor setup.

Microsoft PowerToys logo

What's new with Taskbar and Start menu on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)

On Windows 11 version 24H2, the Taskbar is getting most of the changes in the System Tray and Quick Settings, and the Start menu now promotes apps from the Store.

Windows 11 version 24H2 Start menu and Taskbar

Former OpenAI co-founder raises $1 billion for safety-focused firm while the ChatGPT maker prioritizes shiny products and is on the cusp of bankruptcy

Former OpenAI co-founder and Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever recently raised $1 billion through investors for his new AI firm, Safe Superintelligence Inc., to further its safety-focused advances.

Sam Altman (C), US entrepreneur, investor, programmer, and founder and CEO of artificial intelligence company OpenAI, and the company's co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever (R), speak together at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv on June 5, 2023.

PlayStation's 'Astro Bot' is a shoo-in for Game of the Year, will Xbox ever have a family-friendly answer?

Astro Bot launched on PlayStation 5 to glowing reviews today, with many outlets giving it a 10/10 rating. It's fun for the whole family, but where is Xbox's answer outside of Minecraft?

Astro Bot

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Early Access is live, and your ride to the front is on sale — drop into the "cathartic co-op experience" for less

One of this year's biggest new shooter games is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and ahead of its full launch, you can pick it up for a nice discount with these deals.

Promotional screenshot of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Look! No hands! Lenovo's new concept laptop can tilt and twist all on its own, thanks to the power of AI.

Lenovo showed off its Auto Twist AI PC proof of concept at IFA 2024. The laptop's screen can rotate and tilt on its own, allowing it to track your face or be put into different modes through voice controls.

Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC concept

Lenovo somehow made the lightest laptop I've ever reviewed even lighter, more powerful, and longer lasting

Lenovo has announced two AI-powered "Aura Edition" laptops during IFA 2024, including the lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon ever, all powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2).

Image of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition (Gen 13) on a red and orange background.

Lenovo hits sub $900 thanks to Qualcomm, and this 2-in-1 looks outstanding

During IFA 2024, Lenovo has unveiled three new laptops equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, pushing below the $900 barrier.

Image of two Lenovo laptops on a blue background.

Lenovo announces five new AMD laptops, but this one is my favorite

AMD is in season at Lenovo, with the PC maker announcing five new laptops with Ryzen chips. The ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) might appeal most to me, but there's a lot more to unpack.

Lenovo IFA 2024 AMD laptops

Reçu — 4 septembre 2024 ⏭ Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

The makers of my favorite new PC and gaming accessory are teasing something big

XREAL has teased its X1 chip, but not a lot more than that, other than the fact it's coming in a big new product before the end of the year.

XREAL Air 2 Ultra next to red Air 2

Dell just announced its Intel Core Ultra Series 2-powered XPS 13, but you should get one of these discounted models instead

Dell just announced a new version of the XPS 13 powered by an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor. While that PC is impressive, that model is not the best bargain you can get on an XPS 13.

Dell XPS 13 Plus keyboard

ASUS expands the Intel-powered Copilot+ PC lineup with five new laptops, including the stunning Zenbook S 14

ASUS is one of the first brands to jump on the Intel-powered Copilot+ wagon, unveiling five new laptops that will receive access to the Copilot+ tools in November. The Zenbook S 14 stands out to me, but there are laptops here for many different users.

ASUS IFA 2024 announcements

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review — A cathartic co-op experience

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a cathartic co-op experience that delivers a Xenos-stomping worth playing. Here's my review.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 space gargoyles

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