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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a special multiplayer Dark Ops Calling Card in the beta — here's how to get it

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has a few surprises up its sleeve, not least a Dark Ops Calling Card reward which has been found. If you have the time, it's not too difficult to get.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer reveal screenshots show combat, weapons, score streaks, and maps.

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The Battlefield 6 release date and launch times are imminent, and I'm chomping at the bit — here's exactly when you can play EA's latest FPS installment

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
At long last, the long-awaited Battlefield 6 is finally coming out soon — and thanks to an official reveal from EA, we now know its exact release dates and launch times.

Official screenshots of Battlefield 6.

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Backbone gaming controllers launch in trendy pink and purple exclusively at Target

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Backbone is partnering with Target to launch two exclusive controller variants inspired by cozy gaming. The Backbone Pro is getting a Pink Edition priced at $169.99, while the Backbone One is getting a Purple Edition for $99.99. Both models offer the same features as the standard versions but with fresh new colors, and they’ll be available exclusively at Target online starting October 5, 2025, and in stores from October 6, 2025.

Backbone Pro limited edition purple and pink.

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Did Microsoft admit that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was simply too good to be true? — Some thoughts on the "why."

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)
The big news of the week was Xbox Game Pass' pricing structure, which caught a whopping 50% price increase on the highest tier. Why did this happen, and what will the future look like? Let's analyse and speculate.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

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Google aims new ads at Windows 10 holdouts — but will users really switch to Chromebooks?

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With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, Google is running an aggressive Chromebook campaign aimed at users left behind by Windows 11’s strict hardware requirements. But while Chromebooks offer cheap, secure alternatives, it remains to be seen if they can truly win over Windows loyalists.

ChromeOS logo and Windows 10 Logo

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NVIDIA's CEO says humans will be "busier in the future" as AI unlocks new opportunities in robotics, biotech, and design

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says AI is poised to create new fields of work in robotics, biotech, and design that will demand human intervention, creativity, and oversight.

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 16: Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang arrives at the opening ceremony of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) on July 16, 2025 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Wan Quan/VCG via Getty Images)

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Microsoft wants to ditch NVIDIA and AMD chips for in-house custom silicon

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott recently indicated that the company wants to use its own AI chips across data centers, potentially moving away from an over-reliance on AMD and NVIDIA.

The 'Microsoft' logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of a computer screen displaying Nvidia logo.

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"Peak AI slop achieved!" — OpenAI’s Sora 2 redefines deepfakes, launches a TikTok clone, and blows minds

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
OpenAI recently launched an upgraded AI video generator called Sora 2 alongside a new TikTok-style social app where content can be shared. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it.

The Sora App home page displays on a smartphone screen placed on a computer keyboard illuminated by blue and purple light.

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I'm leaving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the dust — I just cancelled my subscription and moved to the new best tier instead

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Par : [email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
The recent price increase to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has seriously reduced its value, making one of the service's alternative tiers the new best option (if you're able to use it well, that is).

Xbox Game Pass sign

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