"Microslop" trends in backlash to Microsoft's AI obsession

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella penned an AI-heavy blog post to close out 2025, leading to widespread mockery and a brand new ...
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X review: Team Red built the world's most powerful CPU and sent Intel back to school

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X review: Team Red built the world's most powerful CPU and sent Intel back to school The Ryzen 9 9950X is more power-hungry than its rivals but wins in all metrics, while the ...
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HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) review: A nearly flawless traditional 2-in-1 with great battery life

HP's Spectre x360 14 isn't the most exciting premium Windows laptop on the market, but the latest version is powerful, quiet, easily lasts a full day of work, and is supremely comfortable to use. It's ...
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"We definitely heard the feedback, we know people are excited about Paladins." Diablo 4 lead talks about taking a new direction with the Spiritborn class and more about Vessel ...

What you need to know In an interview with Rod Fergusson and Brent Gibson, we asked why Spiritborn was chosen as the first new class, and not Paladin. The developers want a class that fits with the ...
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Zotac GeForce RTX 4060 Ti review: How much do you care about DLSS 3?

Availability has been an issue for a few cards in the RTX 40 series thus far, but that won't be a problem with the RTX 4060 Ti. The card is currently up for sale on Amazon for $399 along with a host ...
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Lenovo Legion Go review: Steam Deck and ROG Ally have a worthy gaming handheld competitor

As someone who owns a Nintendo Switch OLED, ROG Ally, Steam Deck, AYANEO 2S, and several other devices, you can say that I'm a bit of a gaming handheld enthusiast. So it isn't surprising that I've ...
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Razer Blade 14 (2024) review: 240Hz gaming with an RTX 4070 and excellent battery life, it's ideal for work and play

The compact nature of the Razer Blade 14 (2024), combined with its powerful performance, 240Hz refresh rate, and long battery life, make it an ideal traveling companion for gamers, students, and even ...
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Logitech MX Brio review: The new benchmark for webcams, but the six-year-old Brio 4K is still better in one area

The Logitech MX Brio is the logical evolution of the company's premium webcam, and it delivers noticeable improvements to detail, dynamic range, and lowlight performance. It's a great, straightforward ...
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I made 21 tweaks in Windows 11 to increase gaming performance — and they worked

Finally, I realized I said no hardware upgrade is required. However, if you have an NVMe SSD, Windows 11 will automatically use the "DirectStorage" feature, which can dramatically cut asset-loading ...
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ASUS Zenbook S 14 Copilot+ PC hands-on: Intel's breakthrough CPUs go beyond my expectations with Core Ultra Series 2

ASUS Zenbook S 14 Copilot+ PC hands-on: Intel's breakthrough CPUs go beyond my expectations with Core Ultra Series 2 Lunar Lake processors are finally here, and ASUS' Zenbook S 14 Copilot+ PC is a ...
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OBSBOT Tiny 2 review: I never knew webcams could be THIS good, but it's missing one key feature

There are countless webcams out there, but let's be honest: many of them just aren't good. Finding the perfect one for you can be difficult, especially if you're willing to pay a premium for a truly ...
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I'm re-reviewing the Xbox Ally after a month of daily use — Everything I love, desperately want fixed, and why it really is an Xbox

Handheld Gaming PC These are the 7 things you need to do first after getting your Steam Deck Handheld Gaming PC The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is so good people are paying ...