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Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon can now run ExpressVPN
By Sean Endicott published
Another one ExpressVPN is one of the first VPNs to support Windows on Arm PCs.

AMD confirms Z2 Extreme chip, aims to boost PC gaming handheld battery life by over 300%
By Jez Corden published
Z2E The AMD Z1 Extreme changed the game for PC gaming handhelds, but the firm isn't done there. The Z2 Extreme was just confirmed, and AMD has big ambitions for battery life.

Leaked employee discussions demonstrate Amazon Q's lack of feature parity and potential loss of clientele to Microsoft's Copilot AI:"Q is fit for demos and very tightly controlled simple use cases"
By Kevin Okemwa published
AMAZON Q Amazon Q could lose its user base to Microsoft's Copilot due to its incompatibility with other software and lack of feature parity.

Microsoft PowerToys just added the perfect tool for multi-monitor setups
By Sean Endicott published
more power A recent update to PowerToys adds a Workspaces utility that lets you launch a layout of apps through a shortcut. The tool can be used on a single screen or as part of a multi-monitor setup.

Xbox is heading back to the Tokyo Game Show — here's when and how to watch
By Jennifer Young published
XBOX TOKYO GAME SHOW Xbox Tokyo Game Show returns September 26. Here's how to watch it and what time it airs in your time zone.

Former OpenAI co-founder raises $1 billion for safety-focused firm while the ChatGPT maker prioritizes shiny products and is on the cusp of bankruptcy
By Kevin Okemwa published
$1B FOR SAFE AI Former OpenAI co-founder and Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever recently raised $1 billion through investors for his new AI firm, Safe Superintelligence Inc., to further its safety-focused advances.

PlayStation's 'Astro Bot' is a shoo-in for Game of the Year, will Xbox ever have a family-friendly answer?
By Jennifer Young published
ASTROBOT Astro Bot launched on PlayStation 5 to glowing reviews today, with many outlets giving it a 10/10 rating. It's fun for the whole family, but where is Xbox's answer outside of Minecraft?

Look! No hands! Lenovo's new concept laptop can tilt and twist all on its own, thanks to the power of AI.
By Sean Endicott published
Look! No hands! You can swap Lenovo's latest concept PC with your voice or have its screen track you with AI.

Jyamma Games CEO blasts Xbox amidst indefinite delay for 'Enotria: The Last Song,' Microsoft responds (Update)
By Jez Corden last updated
E-no-tria Italian folklore-inspired soulslike "Enotria: The Last Song" is once again delayed for Xbox.

Lenovo somehow made the lightest laptop I've ever reviewed even lighter, more powerful, and longer lasting
By Zachary Boddy published
Aura Edition Lenovo has announced two AI-powered "Aura Edition" laptops during IFA 2024, including the lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon ever, all powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2).
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