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The event will feature IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, new footage from Tides of Annihilation, and a fresh look at Reanimal, the horror project from the creator of Little Nightmares.
Xbox Partner Preview: A Showcase Amid Growing Discontent
The event will feature IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, new footage from Tides of Annihilation, and a fresh look at Reanimal, the horror project from the creator of Little Nightmares.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Grand Theft Auto VI is running late again, surprise, surprise, and Rockstar’s “polish” excuse might be wearing thin. Meanwhile, ASUS can’t build Ally X units fast enough, proving gamers will happily drop $999 on a handheld if it promises Steam‑Deck‑killer vibes.
EP.75 – GTA-VI Delay, ASUS Ally, and Windows Phone Rebirth
Grand Theft Auto VI is running late again, surprise, surprise, and Rockstar’s “polish” excuse might be wearing thin. Meanwhile, ASUS can’t build Ally X units fast enough, proving gamers will happily drop $999 on a handheld if it promises Steam‑Deck‑killer vibes.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Xbox Partner Preview Event scheduled for November 20th

Xbox has needed a spark lately, with the recent price increase of Game Pass Ultimate and the shipping windows of the Xbox ROG Ally, gamers are looking for something positive. This Thursday, November 20th, might be the day gamers get a reason…
Xbox Partner Preview Event scheduled for November 20th
Xbox has needed a spark lately, with the recent price increase of Game Pass Ultimate and the shipping windows of the Xbox ROG Ally, gamers are looking for something positive. This Thursday, November 20th, might be the day gamers get a reason to smile at the Xbox Partner Preview event. The Partner Preview event shines a light on third-party partners and their upcoming titles, including IO Interactive, THQ Nordic, and Tencent, among others. You can expect some new title reveals and some Game Pass announcements. During the event, you'll get some first look content headed to 007 First Light, an extended trailer from the upcoming fantasy title Tides of Annihilation.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Wild Badger’s attachment system uses a push-button quick-release with a keyed coupler that aligns the attachment shaft to the motor head. In practice, swaps are fast once you learn the alignment.
Wild Badger 40V Multi-Tool Review: Build Quality, Design, Real-World Use, and Attachment Switching
The Wild Badger’s attachment system uses a push-button quick-release with a keyed coupler that aligns the attachment shaft to the motor head. In practice, swaps are fast once you learn the alignment.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
In other words, Lenovo is telling buyers what seasoned PC users already know. Android PCs are well-suited for browsing, email, streaming, and light productivity, but they are not replacements for full-fledged PCs.
Lenovo Positions Android PCs as Efficient for Light Tasks But Secondary to Windows Machines
In other words, Lenovo is telling buyers what seasoned PC users already know. Android PCs are well-suited for browsing, email, streaming, and light productivity, but they are not replacements for full-fledged PCs.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Black Friday is the annual sport where shoppers sprint toward deals, and this year Arkfeld is handing out flashlights like trophies. Their portable lighting solutions are already cult favorites among everyday carry enthusiasts, but the upcoming discounts make them even harder to ignore.
Arkfeld Black Friday: Shine Brighter, Spend Smarter
Black Friday is the annual sport where shoppers sprint toward deals, and this year Arkfeld is handing out flashlights like trophies. Their portable lighting solutions are already cult favorites among everyday carry enthusiasts, but the upcoming discounts make them even harder to ignore.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Hit the asphalt with Free Play Days

It's a big weekend for Free Play Days. No matter what level of Game Pass subscription you have, there's something for everyone to enjoy. This week, we have a total of five titles available to choose from. This week's Free Play Days start on November 13th and run…
Hit the asphalt with Free Play Days
It's a big weekend for Free Play Days. No matter what level of Game Pass subscription you have, there's something for everyone to enjoy. This week, we have a total of five titles available to choose from. This week's Free Play Days start on November 13th and run until Sunday, November 16th. This week, we have Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition. In the Free For All Lineup, we have Grand Theft Auto Online, Rubber Bandits, Soccer Story, and Wreckfest. No matter what might pique your interest, there's an option. There are always some great deals during Free Play Days.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
These stylish displays combine cinematic QLED picture quality with a flush-to-wall design that’s just 25mm thick, making them as much a piece of modern decor as they are a premium entertainment hub.
TCL iFFALCON Art TVs Slash Prices Ahead of Black Friday
These stylish displays combine cinematic QLED picture quality with a flush-to-wall design that’s just 25mm thick, making them as much a piece of modern decor as they are a premium entertainment hub.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
OpenAI also emphasized personalization as a key part of this release. New tone preset Professional, Candid, and Quirky, joining existing options like Friendly, Efficient, Cynical, and Nerdy, giving users more control over how the system communicates.
GPT‑5.1 Launches and Highlights OpenAI’s Push for Personalization in AI Tools
OpenAI also emphasized personalization as a key part of this release. New tone preset Professional, Candid, and Quirky, joining existing options like Friendly, Efficient, Cynical, and Nerdy, giving users more control over how the system communicates.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Valve Targets Casual Gamers with New Steam Machine, Controller, and VR Headset for 2026

Valve has announced a new wave of Steam hardware for 2026, including the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. This lineup represents a full-circle return to Valve’s earlier hardware…
Valve Targets Casual Gamers with New Steam Machine, Controller, and VR Headset for 2026
Valve has announced a new wave of Steam hardware for 2026, including the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. This lineup represents a full-circle return to Valve’s earlier hardware ambitions, now refined to compete directly with Microsoft’s PC gaming push and Meta’s VR ecosystem. Valve’s Steam Machine 2026 is a compact six-inch cube designed for living room gaming. It runs SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system optimized for Steam, and can double as a standalone PC with a KDE Plasma desktop environment. Its design echoes Microsoft’s Xbox Series X in form factor and Meta’s Quest line in its emphasis on accessibility.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Pro Xbox Edition feels like Backbone listened to the feedback of players like me and decided to push the design further.
Backbone Pro Xbox Edition Delivers 40-hour Battery Life and Improved Ergonomics
The Pro Xbox Edition feels like Backbone listened to the feedback of players like me and decided to push the design further.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We’ve seen that players enjoy having the flexibility to choose where they play PS5 games… In keeping up with these trends, we are pleased to introduce another option for players with our new 27-inch Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook.
Sony Expands PlayStation Hardware With 27‑Inch Display
We’ve seen that players enjoy having the flexibility to choose where they play PS5 games… In keeping up with these trends, we are pleased to introduce another option for players with our new 27-inch Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Connection Explorer lets you see where your PC is connecting to

We have the cloud everywhere; it seems every app wants to connect to something. Have you ever wondered where those apps are connecting to? Now, you can see that for yourself with a new app from Stardock, called Connection Explorer.…
Connection Explorer lets you see where your PC is connecting to
We have the cloud everywhere; it seems every app wants to connect to something. Have you ever wondered where those apps are connecting to? Now, you can see that for yourself with a new app from Stardock, called Connection Explorer. Connection Explorer adds a visual layer to your PC, alongside an intuitive interface, alerts, and the ability to explore where your PC is headed. Connection Explorer helps you sift through the hundreds of connections your PC makes per day in both a clear and concise manner to see what's going on with your device carefully.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Microsoft’s latest GPU purchase is designed to support the rapid scaling of its Copilot AI assistant across Windows, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and Azure.
Microsoft’s $9.7 Billion GPU Investment in NVIDIA Signals an Escalation in the AI Race
Microsoft’s latest GPU purchase is designed to support the rapid scaling of its Copilot AI assistant across Windows, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and Azure.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Yes, haptic feedback, the subtle vibration that makes your phone feel alive, is being tested for Windows, and it could turn your desktop into a more tactile playground.
Microsoft Experiments with Haptic Gestures in Windows 11
Yes, haptic feedback, the subtle vibration that makes your phone feel alive, is being tested for Windows, and it could turn your desktop into a more tactile playground.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
With no resolution in sight, YouTube TV is trying to soften the blow by offering a one-time refund to affected users.
YouTube TV Credits Users After Disney Content Disappears
With no resolution in sight, YouTube TV is trying to soften the blow by offering a one-time refund to affected users.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Rockstar’s official press release insists the delay is about ensuring Leonida and Vice City meet the studio’s “high standards.” It’s the same line they’ve used for years, a familiar refrain meant to reassure fans that perfection takes time.
GTA VI Misses Another Deadline
Rockstar’s official press release insists the delay is about ensuring Leonida and Vice City meet the studio’s “high standards.” It’s the same line they’ve used for years, a familiar refrain meant to reassure fans that perfection takes time.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Vocals sit forward, guitars cut cleanly, and pianos reveal their harmonic complexity. This is the range where mixes live or die, and the Audeze makes sure you hear every decision.
The Honest Truth: A Long Listen with Audeze’s MM‑100
Vocals sit forward, guitars cut cleanly, and pianos reveal their harmonic complexity. This is the range where mixes live or die, and the Audeze makes sure you hear every decision.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The company issued an apology and offered refunds. The refund process then produced another error when users received broken links, deepening frustration.
Microsoft Raised Prices and Delivered Broken Refund Links
The company issued an apology and offered refunds. The refund process then produced another error when users received broken links, deepening frustration.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
No explanation. No apology. Just a quiet severing of one of the last threads holding together the dream of a unified digital movie library.
Google Play and YouTube Just Ghosted Movies Anywhere
No explanation. No apology. Just a quiet severing of one of the last threads holding together the dream of a unified digital movie library.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
TicNote is not just an app or a feature, it is a standalone piece of hardware designed to liberate your smartphone from the burden of multitasking.
TicNote Launches the World’s First Agentic AI Recorder for the Creator Economy
TicNote is not just an app or a feature, it is a standalone piece of hardware designed to liberate your smartphone from the burden of multitasking.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Microsoft’s web Store now lets you pick several apps and create a single installer that launches the Store app to download and install them all in one go. It’s a simple, Ninite‑style convenience feature aimed at saving time when setting up a new PC or reprovisioning a machine.
Microsoft Store Web Adds Multi‑App Install
Microsoft’s web Store now lets you pick several apps and create a single installer that launches the Store app to download and install them all in one go. It’s a simple, Ninite‑style convenience feature aimed at saving time when setting up a new PC or reprovisioning a machine.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Expect Microsoft to treat model selection as a data problem and a UX problem simultaneously: keep multiple model options available, collect usage signals, and nudge heavy volume toward MAI where the economics and integration benefits are greatest.
MAI‑Image‑1 Challenges DALL·E 3 Inside Bing
Expect Microsoft to treat model selection as a data problem and a UX problem simultaneously: keep multiple model options available, collect usage signals, and nudge heavy volume toward MAI where the economics and integration benefits are greatest.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Microsoft Edge now supports passkey syncing through its built-in password manager, offering a more secure and seamless way to log in across devices.
Microsoft Edge Adds Passkey Syncing and Simplifies Cross-Device Login
Microsoft Edge now supports passkey syncing through its built-in password manager, offering a more secure and seamless way to log in across devices.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
OpenAI inks a massive AWS partnership, but billions in losses raise doubts about whether the AI giant can ever deliver sustainable returns.
OpenAI Signs $38 Billion AWS Deal While Failing to Prove Real Revenue
OpenAI inks a massive AWS partnership, but billions in losses raise doubts about whether the AI giant can ever deliver sustainable returns.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM