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I missed having Xbox Remote Play on my ROG Ally — but then I found my Steam Deck can do it even better
After using a now deceased ROG Ally for Xbox remote play I was ready to wait it out until I discovered this app exists and does it even better.XBPlay on Steam Deck remote playing an Xbox console.
26 juin 2025 à 09:30

I missed having Xbox Remote Play on my ROG Ally — but then I found my Steam Deck can do it even better

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)

26 juin 2025 à 09:30

After using a now deceased ROG Ally for Xbox remote play I was ready to wait it out until I discovered this app exists and does it even better.

XBPlay on Steam Deck remote playing an Xbox console.

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CalDigit made the best Thunderbolt 5 dock for Windows power users — but can you afford it?
I've been using CalDigit's TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 docking station for a couple of weeks, and it's proving to be a lot more than I need.CalDigit TS5 Plus
26 juin 2025 à 09:00

CalDigit made the best Thunderbolt 5 dock for Windows power users — but can you afford it?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

26 juin 2025 à 09:00

I've been using CalDigit's TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 docking station for a couple of weeks, and it's proving to be a lot more than I need.

CalDigit TS5 Plus

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Dell's XPS replacements are here, but only with Intel for now — and they're not Copilot+ PCs, either
What would once be known as the XPS 14 and XPS 16 are now the Dell 14 and 16 Premium, and they're looking spectacular. Albeit, you can only get them with Intel, at least for now.Dell Premium 14 render on a gradient background
26 juin 2025 à 09:00

Dell's XPS replacements are here, but only with Intel for now — and they're not Copilot+ PCs, either

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)

26 juin 2025 à 09:00

What would once be known as the XPS 14 and XPS 16 are now the Dell 14 and 16 Premium, and they're looking spectacular. Albeit, you can only get them with Intel, at least for now.

Dell Premium 14 render on a gradient background

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7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play yesterday — and I'm looking forward to even more
Xbox has already confirmed a ton of upcoming, day one additions to Xbox Game Pass, so here are 7 that I can't wait to play (but I'll have to anyways).Screenshot of Keeper from the Microsoft Store.
26 juin 2025 à 08:00

7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play yesterday — and I'm looking forward to even more

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

26 juin 2025 à 08:00

Xbox has already confirmed a ton of upcoming, day one additions to Xbox Game Pass, so here are 7 that I can't wait to play (but I'll have to anyways).

Screenshot of Keeper from the Microsoft Store.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake coming to Xbox is cool — but I'm sticking with the PC version and mods that let me fight Darth Vader
With the Xbox version of Final Fantasy VII Remake on the horizon, it's time we look back on the PC version and celebrate its incredible catalog of insane mods.Promotional screenshot of Cloud fighting Darth Vader in a modded version of Final Fantasy VII Remake
26 juin 2025 à 08:00

Final Fantasy VII Remake coming to Xbox is cool — but I'm sticking with the PC version and mods that let me fight Darth Vader

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26 juin 2025 à 08:00

With the Xbox version of Final Fantasy VII Remake on the horizon, it's time we look back on the PC version and celebrate its incredible catalog of insane mods.

Promotional screenshot of Cloud fighting Darth Vader in a modded version of Final Fantasy VII Remake

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Top 10 new Windows 11 features and changes unveiled via the Insider Program in June 2025 — and where to find them
Microsoft introduced several improvements in June for devices enrolled in the Windows 11 Insider Program, including a redesigned Start menu. Here are the best.Windows 11 Recall preview
26 juin 2025 à 07:00

Top 10 new Windows 11 features and changes unveiled via the Insider Program in June 2025 — and where to find them

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

26 juin 2025 à 07:00

Microsoft introduced several improvements in June for devices enrolled in the Windows 11 Insider Program, including a redesigned Start menu. Here are the best.

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OpenAI's Sam Altman breaks silence on Microsoft feud with Satya Nadella — citing "points of tension" amid evolution plans
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has broken his silence on the matter, revealing that he recently discussed OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during an event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Microsoft on April 4, 2025 in Redmond, Washington.
26 juin 2025 à 07:00

OpenAI's Sam Altman breaks silence on Microsoft feud with Satya Nadella — citing "points of tension" amid evolution plans

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

26 juin 2025 à 07:00

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has broken his silence on the matter, revealing that he recently discussed OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during an event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Microsoft on April 4, 2025 in Redmond, Washington.

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Gears of War: Reloaded preorders — where to buy and everything you need to know
Gears of War: Reloaded is coming this year, so get ready for this return to the original outing with our preorder guide and everything else you need to know.Baird curb stomping a Locust in Gears of War: Reloaded
26 juin 2025 à 07:00

Gears of War: Reloaded preorders — where to buy and everything you need to know

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Par : [email protected] (Samuel Tolbert)

26 juin 2025 à 07:00

Gears of War: Reloaded is coming this year, so get ready for this return to the original outing with our preorder guide and everything else you need to know.

Baird curb stomping a Locust in Gears of War: Reloaded

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OpenAI started as a "countervailing force" to Google — did Elon Musk and Sam Altman torpedo DeepMind's plans to dictate AGI?
Former OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo claims the company's founders thwarted Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis's plan to become a "dictator" with AGI.The logo of 'OpenAI' is displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of a computer screen displaying the photographs of Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
26 juin 2025 à 06:00

OpenAI started as a "countervailing force" to Google — did Elon Musk and Sam Altman torpedo DeepMind's plans to dictate AGI?

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

26 juin 2025 à 06:00

Former OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo claims the company's founders thwarted Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis's plan to become a "dictator" with AGI.

The logo of 'OpenAI' is displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of a computer screen displaying the photographs of Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

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Microsoft Copilot secures a spot in classrooms as a "thought partner" — with Copilot Chat backed by OpenAI's GPT-4o
New AI-powered features for educators will be shipping to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot+ PCs, including Copilot Chat and Microsoft Learning Zone.Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.
26 juin 2025 à 05:12

Microsoft Copilot secures a spot in classrooms as a "thought partner" — with Copilot Chat backed by OpenAI's GPT-4o

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

26 juin 2025 à 05:12

New AI-powered features for educators will be shipping to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot+ PCs, including Copilot Chat and Microsoft Learning Zone.

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WWE 2K25 gets the WrestleMania 41 arena and its second DLC — but where's the missing celebrity from the first one?
2K has released the second DLC pack for WWE 2K25, as well as the WrestleMania 41 pack for owners of the Bloodline Edition, and the Riyadh Crown Jewel arena. But DLC 1 is still incomplete.CM Punk in the ring at Crown Jewel, Riyadh, in WWE 2K25.
25 juin 2025 à 17:03

WWE 2K25 gets the WrestleMania 41 arena and its second DLC — but where's the missing celebrity from the first one?

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)

25 juin 2025 à 17:03

2K has released the second DLC pack for WWE 2K25, as well as the WrestleMania 41 pack for owners of the Bloodline Edition, and the Riyadh Crown Jewel arena. But DLC 1 is still incomplete.

CM Punk in the ring at Crown Jewel, Riyadh, in WWE 2K25.

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This lightweight gaming headset is beautiful and sounds great — I just wish it were better outside of PCs
I've been using the Logitech G522 LIGHTSPEED wireless PC gaming headset for a few weeks, and have been impressed by its design and sound quality.Image of the Logitech G522 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset.
25 juin 2025 à 17:02

This lightweight gaming headset is beautiful and sounds great — I just wish it were better outside of PCs

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

25 juin 2025 à 17:02

I've been using the Logitech G522 LIGHTSPEED wireless PC gaming headset for a few weeks, and have been impressed by its design and sound quality.

Image of the Logitech G522 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset.

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I'll replay Xbox's Hellblade 2 when it gets its 60FPS performance mode — I wish it had launched that way to begin with
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition is slated to launch on Aug. 12, 2025, with a 60 FPS performance mode, developer commentary, and more.Screenshot of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II running on Xbox Series X, Windows PC, or ASUS ROG Ally.
25 juin 2025 à 16:41

I'll replay Xbox's Hellblade 2 when it gets its 60FPS performance mode — I wish it had launched that way to begin with

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Par : [email protected] (Samuel Tolbert)

25 juin 2025 à 16:41

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition is slated to launch on Aug. 12, 2025, with a 60 FPS performance mode, developer commentary, and more.

Screenshot of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II running on Xbox Series X, Windows PC, or ASUS ROG Ally.

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I would love for Final Fantasy to return to turn-based combat, and thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,it might
Square Enix recently held a shareholders meeting, answering various questions from the media. One reporter asked if Square Enix is willing to make future Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games 'command-based' while citing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Square Enix responds that they respect 'command-based' RPGs and will continue to make their games like so.Trailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
25 juin 2025 à 16:05

I would love for Final Fantasy to return to turn-based combat, and thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,it might

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25 juin 2025 à 16:05

Square Enix recently held a shareholders meeting, answering various questions from the media. One reporter asked if Square Enix is willing to make future Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games 'command-based' while citing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Square Enix responds that they respect 'command-based' RPGs and will continue to make their games like so.

Trailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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STALKER 2's latest free update restores major A-life AI features to NPCs — making them more like the original game at last
GSC Game World has uploaded the fifth major free update to its critically acclaimed survival shooter, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This update features restorations for NPC AI and A-life, new weapons and loot to find, and tons of balance changes and quality-of-life improvements.Trailer screenshot of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's Patch 1.5 update.
25 juin 2025 à 09:09

STALKER 2's latest free update restores major A-life AI features to NPCs — making them more like the original game at last

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25 juin 2025 à 09:09

GSC Game World has uploaded the fifth major free update to its critically acclaimed survival shooter, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This update features restorations for NPC AI and A-life, new weapons and loot to find, and tons of balance changes and quality-of-life improvements.

Trailer screenshot of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's Patch 1.5 update.

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Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use
The PC Xbox app can now aggregate your game libraries, including Steam. That's great, but Game Pass coming to Steam would be a lot more meaningful.Steam and PC Game Pass
25 juin 2025 à 07:30

Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

25 juin 2025 à 07:30

The PC Xbox app can now aggregate your game libraries, including Steam. That's great, but Game Pass coming to Steam would be a lot more meaningful.

Steam and PC Game Pass

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Warhammer 40K's best alternative CRPG to Baldur's Gate 3 is 69% off on PC — just in time for its "Lex Imperialis" DLC
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's 2nd DLC expansion recently launched. To mark the occasion, the base game has gone on sale at various retailers.In-game screenshot of an Imperium statue in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
25 juin 2025 à 06:58

Warhammer 40K's best alternative CRPG to Baldur's Gate 3 is 69% off on PC — just in time for its "Lex Imperialis" DLC

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25 juin 2025 à 06:58

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's 2nd DLC expansion recently launched. To mark the occasion, the base game has gone on sale at various retailers.

In-game screenshot of an Imperium statue in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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Sam Altman says ChatGPT has evolved beyond a mere "Google replacement" — with ads potentially coming to users
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, claims ChatGPT has evolved beyond Google's replacement, and he isn't entirely against the idea of introducing ads to the platform.The logo of OpenAI is displayed on a smartphone screen with the Google logo in the background
25 juin 2025 à 06:45

Sam Altman says ChatGPT has evolved beyond a mere "Google replacement" — with ads potentially coming to users

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

25 juin 2025 à 06:45

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, claims ChatGPT has evolved beyond Google's replacement, and he isn't entirely against the idea of introducing ads to the platform.

The logo of OpenAI is displayed on a smartphone screen with the Google logo in the background

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) quietly released an official image for WSL — but it's not for most of us
Fedora Linux joined the WSL party recently, but it wasn't the only one. RHEL also released an official image, though it still requires an active subscription to use.Red Hat Linux logo on a smartphone.
25 juin 2025 à 06:38

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) quietly released an official image for WSL — but it's not for most of us

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)

25 juin 2025 à 06:38

Fedora Linux joined the WSL party recently, but it wasn't the only one. RHEL also released an official image, though it still requires an active subscription to use.

Red Hat Linux logo on a smartphone.