Latest articles by Sean Endicott
I was given a folding phone for free, and my wife still had to stop me from buying this discounted Razr on Prime Day
Deal Right now, you can snag a Razr 2024 for $100 off. That discount brings an already-affordable folding phone to a can't-miss discount.
The Xbox Series S toaster is the perfect early Christmas gift, but can it play Doom?
You're toast! The Xbox Series S Toaster looks like your favorite console, all while being able to imprint an Xbox logo onto your snacks.
This 15-year-old high school student made YouTube comments, usually a cesspool of hate, into a must-have business tool
blown away A new AI tool scans YouTube comments to create a report of feedback for products, and it was made by a 15-year-old in high school.
Microsoft openly promotes tossing your laptop into a big pile of e-waste
Throw it away! A newly updated Microsoft support document effectively recommends purchasing a new PC and ditching your old device running Windows 10.
Controversial artist ironically seeks millions of dollars in compensation for AI-generated collections as OpenAI sidesteps bankruptcy with $6.6 billion in funding from Microsoft and NVIDIA
All that, plus Windows 11 received a major update this week.
Microsoft 365 will lose this feature in less than 30 days
Farewell! Your Microsoft 365 experience will no longer include a Feed.
OpenAI ‘pleads’ for exclusive funding, raises $6.6 billion, leaving Elon Musk’s xAI and other AI firms to fend for themselves
OpenAI does not want its investors to fund competing AI companies.
It's time for Insiders to update Windows 11 if they want to try the latest clock app and version of the Microsoft Store
update time! Windows Insiders can now try an improved Microsoft Store and Clock app. Those in the Canary Channel also have a new Windows 11 build to install.
Don't listen to Microsoft Copilot, David Attenborough and William Shatner are very much alive
oops Microsoft Copilot has run into an issue where it incorrectly lists several living celebrities as deceased. The AI chatbot wrongly claimed Sir David Attenborough and William Shatner had died.
Microsoft Office 2024 gets you new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, no subscription required
No subscription Microsoft Office provides access to the core Office apps without requiring a subscription. Microsoft just released Office 2024, which has a new look and several new features compared to Office 2021.
This Microsoft app update reminded me how much I hate the Windows 11 context menu
Ugh Microsoft released an update for PowerToys recently that allows you to create folders by using templates. The same update also includes a lengthy list of improvements and changes to the app.
Windows 11 2024 Update even gives unsupported PCs a performance boost
New and improved Even out-of-date PCs get a performance boost with the latest Windows 11 update.
It's over. Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, ending its foray into VR.
farewell Microsoft confirmed that production of HoloLens 2 will halt by the end of 2027. Microsoft's mixed reality devices and the teams behind them have faced several challenges over the years.
Celebrate 10 years of the Windows Insider program with two Windows 11 builds and a hidden feature
The Windows Insider Program hit a major milestone recently.
Why wait for Prime Day when you can get the nearly perfect Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 at a discount right now?
What a deal! Lenovo's Yoga 9i 2-in-1 features a 2.8K OLED display and is powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor. A $350 discount makes it the perfect time to pick up the nearly perfect PC.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge laptops with this special sticker are $530 off — get a Snapdragon X Elite for $819.99
Super savings The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is available at a massive discount right now, saving over $500 on the Copilot+ PC powered by a Snapdragon X Elite.
An entire YEAR after release for Chromebooks, the Pixel Buds web app now supports Windows and macOS
at last! You can now control a range of settings on your Pixel Buds through a Windows PC or a Mac.
Millions of Microsoft Teams users are about to get a new translation feature, no AI required
Coming soon Interpreters will be able to switch the direction of the languages they're translating between with the push of a button.
These discounted gaming PCs are cheaper than the real price of the PS5 Pro
Better The PS5 Pro has secret costs that make a gaming PC a better bargain.
Make your own Minecraft movie with Microsoft's new Clipchamp templates
Microsoft added Minecraft and Sea of Thieves templates to Clipchamp recently. You can also enhance your videos with images, sound effects, and stickers from the Minecraft franchise.
Unity backtracks on controversial Runtime Fee, takes major step in restoring eroded trust
Big change Unity killed its controversial Runtime Fee today. Announced last year, the Runtime Fee drew harsh criticism for its per-install pricing.
"It may sound shocking, but Call of Duty is one of the most accessible AAA titles," and Black Ops 6 takes it even further
accessible gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 introduces a new intelligent movement feature that can automate certain in-game actions.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 should end the reign of 'movement kings' that use slide canceling to dominate competitive play
Making moves Omnimovement will either end the reign of movement kings or turn more people into them.
What's the best app in the Microsoft Store? Microsoft wants to know!
Pick your favorites Microsoft has opened nominations for the 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards. Developers with winning apps will win a limited edition Surface Pro and access to "cutting-edge technology" from Microsoft.
Is Acer's new laptop for 'women and casual gamers' sexist marketing or just cultural differences?
An odd choice Acer unveiled its Nitro V 14 gaming laptop at IFA 2024 but drew criticism when doing so. The company marketed the laptop as for "women and casual gamers," which caused issues.
