Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Microsoft News Roundup: Bethesda closing studios, Microsoft burning gamers, and Apple trying to undercut Snapdragon X Elite
Burning This week Microsoft announced the end of multiple gaming studios, Apple unveiled a chip that will compete with the Snapdragon X Elite, and Windows blocked people from using a VPN.
OpenAI exploring options for porn and NSFW content despite deepfakes being 'out of the question'
ChatGPT blocks erotica, porn, and NSFW content right now, but that may change.
Windows 11's new Snipping Tool feature will put a smile on your face and emojis on your photos
👀👀👀 The Snipping Tool on Windows 11 will soon support adding emojis to images and scanning QR codes. The new features are in testing among Insiders.
Windows 11 Pro for $5.99? This deal is the final step to your perfect gaming PC.
The final piece Windows 11 grows in usage by PC gamers each month, and right now you can get a Windows 11 Pro license for only $5.99.
Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus for JUST $15.99? A 96% discount seems too good, but this is a legit deal.
Almost free A massive discount on Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus brings its price down to just $15.99. That deal gives you access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.
I studied (and failed) French for almost a decade, so this AI feature in Microsoft Edge is perfect for me
AI Magic Microsoft Edge will soon support real-time translation into voice. The feature uses AI to translate the audio of a video as you watch.
Microsoft will invest $3.3 billion in a Wisconsin AI datacenter, and President Biden is on-site to announce the news and take a shot at President Trump's Foxconn failures
The datacenter will be on the same site as the since-abandoned Foxconn facility in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Clippy, the infamous paperclip, is here to debloat Windows 11 and save you from ads
Revenge Windows 11 has a growing range of ads and promotional content. A third-party tool featuring a version of Clippy makes it easy to turn ads off.
Apple unveils M4 processor that's an 'AI powerhouse,' but Qualcomm and its Snapdragon X Elite have nothing to worry about
Apples to apples Apple just unveiled its M4 processor, which focuses heavily on AI. But did the announcement steal Qualcomm and the Snapdragon X Elite's thunder? We took a closer look.
As Xbox handheld rumors swirl, Microsoft starts testing console Wi-Fi feature 10 years too late
Microsoft seems to be flirting with the idea of an Xbox handheld, and the latest Wi-Fi feature for Xbox consoles could be preparation for a new device.
In a single month, Xbox took over the PlayStation Store, Microsoft revealed the price of Windows 10 support, and Elon Musk said AI may end humanity
A month of news! Microsoft stories dripped out all throughout April, and we saw interesting developments in the worlds of Windows, Xbox, and PC gaming. Here are all of the biggest stories from last month.
What would an OpenAI search engine look like, and would it get you to switch from Google?
Search mode Rumors are swirling about a potential OpenAI search engine that will compete with Google. But what would an OpenAI search engine look like and how would it differ from Bing?
You'll come for the Lenovo Slim 7i that's nearly half price, but you'll stay for the 20% discount on accessories that almost never go on sale
Massive savings Right now, you can get a Lenovo Slim 7i for almost half price. As an added bonus, you can also save up to 20% on select accessories when you bundle them with the discounted laptop.
Steam gamers adopt Windows 11 much quicker than everyone else, but why?
👀👀👀 The latest Steam hardware survey and Statcounter figures shows that gamers upgrade to Windows 11 at a much higher rate than non-gamers. I took an educated guess as to why.
Playing NVIDIA GeForce Now games on Steam Deck and other handheld consoles is about to get easier
Easy streaming Launching games through NVIDIA GeForce Now is about to get easier on handheld consoles like the Steam Deck.
The best way to expand your Xbox Series X|S storage is now down to its best price ever (Update)
Best price ever The Seagate Storage Expansion Card is "unbeaten" when it comes to expanding the storage of your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. Right now, you can grab the card at a great price ever.
Despite claimed feature parity with Classic Teams, upgrading to the new Microsoft Teams might cost you some of your favorite features
Clearing up confusion The Classic version of Microsoft Teams reaches end of support in two months. Generally, the new Teams is an improvement over Classic Teams, but you will lose some functionality when upgrading.
Copilot and AI is about to supercharge OneDrive for the web — here's what's on the way and when you'll get the big update
AI everywhere! OneDrive for the web is about to get a lot more powerful, thanks to Copilot, offline mode, and a slew of other features.
A new Fallout game hasn't come out in five years, so this genius made one inside Microsoft Excel
New Fallout?! As interest in the Fallout franchise grows, one creator built a Fallout-inspired game within Microsoft Excel. The game includes quests, battling, and levelling up.
Microsoft rips past earnings expectations with strong FY23 thanks to 'new era of AI transformation'
AI FTW Microsoft just shared its earnings report for the quarter that ended March 31, 2024. Figures increased across the board and Microsoft beat expectations in several key areas.
Here's how to never see ads again in the Windows 11 Start menu, for a (discounted) price
Ad-free Stardock doesn't want you to see ads in the Windows 11 Start menu.
Lenovo's Legion Go delivers 'the very best gaming handheld experience,' and is now down to its best price ever
How low can you go? The Lenovo Legion Go features a massive 8.8-inch display and delivers a unique combination of features. Right now, you can grab the handheld console for its lowest price ever.
Microsoft will keep stifling competition "until the regulators have their foot on their neck," argues Cal Berkeley professor
Horses left the barn Professor Weber asks, "is Microsoft reluctantly closing the barn door when all the horses have run away three days ago?"
