Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Leaked ‘Remarkable Alexa’ is Amazon’s costly answer to Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Plus
At what cost? Amazon will reportedly launch a new AI-powered assistant later this year. The revamped Alexa will use AI to summarize the news, help with shopping, and has a chatbot for kids.
Final Microsoft 365 Insider blog post marks end of an era... sort of
a new home Microsoft shared the final post on its dedicated Microsoft 365 Insider Blog this week. Posts about the Microsoft 365 Insider program will now appear in the Microsoft Tech Community.
Upcoming Windows 11 update will let you silence another type of notification
Mute! Microsoft shipped a new Windows 11 Build to Insiders in the Beta Channel recently. The update adds the option to hide a specific suggestion that can appear when using apps.
AMD promises to fix (some) Ryzen 9000 gaming woes with the next major Windows 11 update
Let's see it Reviewers saw different results when testing Ryzen 9000 processors than AMD, and we now know why.
NVIDIA GeForce Now gets Xbox sign-in for cross progression and achievements, Black Myth: Wukong in tow
Black Myth: Wukong is one of 25 titles that will be added to NVIDIA GeForce Now this week.
Apple Podcasts is no longer behind the tech giant's walled garden
another one Apple Podcasts is now available on the web. The service is accessible on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and other modern browsers.
New Xbox hardware preorders are live! Here's when the new Xbox Series X and S will ship and how to get them.
order up! Microsoft has two new Xbox Series X models and a new Xbox Series S on the way for the 2024 holidays. You can preorder all three of the devices now.
Microsoft breaks dual-boot Windows and Linux PCs with security update sent to wrong systems
oopsy A monthly patch update was sent to dual-boot systems by mistake, preventing machines from booting.
Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon deal snags you a free keyboard just in time for back to school
Can't-miss deal You can get a free Surface Pro Keyboard when you buy a Surface Pro 11, but only for a limited time.
Microsoft launches unified Teams app to save you from having to install two versions of Teams
Finally Microsoft just launched its unified Teams app that works with person, work, and school accounts. The app simplifies using Teams on PC, which previously required two different applications.
Microsoft overhauls Clipchamp for iOS before shipping even a beta version of Clipchamp for Android
Green with envy Microsoft just shipped a major update to Clipchamp on iOS that refreshes the app's design. Despite being acquired by Microsoft over two years, Clipchamp is still not available on Android.
I never knew I needed this Windows 11 keyboard shortcut until Microsoft started testing it with Insiders
moving around You can now jump to apps in the taskbar by pressing a letter on your keyboard, as long as you're on the latest Dev Channel Insider build of Windows 11.
HP bursts into Gamescom 2024 with a powerful desktop PC and a slew of HyperX gaming accessories
Behold the power! The HP Omen 35L is available with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and either an Intel Core i7-14700F or AMD Ryzen 7 8700G.
Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?
Who uses Skype? Microsoft shipped an update to Skype Insiders recently that improves reliability and removes bugs. The update also serves as a good chance to ask which communication apps you use in 2024.
Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.
maximum power! Windows Insiders can test an option that gives greater control of which content is in HDR.
Arguably the best PC gaming handheld is now at its best ever price
Bargain in sight Once considered the best gaming handheld at any price, the ROG Ally is now at its best price ever.
Microsoft has done its best to make back to school season a terrible time to subscribe to Microsoft 365, but I still found these deals
Why? Back-to-school season sees millions of students return to the classroom, so why isn't it the best time to subscribe to Microsoft 365?
This new PowerToys feature could save you from hours of monotony
Saving time A new feature in PowerToys will let you launch a group of apps in a specific layout with a single click.
Lenovo's new mini PC puts the Mac Studio to shame, but getting one is a challenge
Shots fired Lenovo launched the YOGA Portal desktop PC recently. Despite only being 4.25 inches tall, the PC features a full desktop version of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070.
Streaming Android apps from your phone to your Windows 11 PC just got easier (if you're lucky enough to have the right phone)
Simple streaming Streaming apps from your Samsung Galaxy smartphone to your PC is now a bit easier, since you don't have to press a button each time you want to stream an app.
You won't believe that Microsoft Teams has existed 7 years without this simple feature
At last Microsoft Teams will soon support renaming the General channel within any team. Every team has a General channel that cannot be removed, but up until now the name has had to remain the same.
This new Microsoft Teams feature will help you stay on top of meetings
A new view Microsoft Teams will soon have an expanded gallery view for the minimized meeting window.
This new feature is basically AirDrop but for Windows PCs and Android
Simple sharing You'll soon be able to seamlessly share files back-and-forth between your PC and your Android devices.
Microsoft confirms Iranian groups are attempting to influence the US election, coinciding with a hack on Trump campaign
A recent report by Microsoft attributes a series of attacks surrounding the US presidential election to several Iranian groups. The Trump presidential campaign has also placed blame on Iran.
