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HP now has a gaming laptop subscription service, offering RTX 5080 GPUs for $130 a month — and you'll never own that PC

HP has quietly launched an OMEN gaming laptop subscription that offers hardware up to an RTX 5080 for $129.99 a month. The service includes a 30-day trial, a 12-month lock-in, yearly upgrade options, and steep cancellation fees, but no path to ownership.

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Microsoft is testing superconducting cables to make AI data centers far more efficient

Microsoft aims to explore high-temperature superconductors to reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact of AI data centers worldwide.

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Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 version 26H1 will not be updated to version 26H2 this fall — won't get a new version until 2027

Microsoft's special offshoot version of Windows 11 that's exclusive to Snapdragon X2 devices won't be getting an upgrade to version 26H2 this fall. Here's why

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Overwatch just shattered its Steam PC player count record with its new Season 1 update release — it's the most-watched game on Twitch right now, too

Following the release of Overwatch's new Season 1 and the huge Reign of Talon overhaul, it's shattered its previous player count record on Steam.

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Allumeria Steam demo reinstated after Microsoft's DMCA over Minecraft-related “infringement” is rescinded [UPDATE]

Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.

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Steam’s most‑wishlisted games reveal an unexpected frontrunner — and Xbox Game Studios is holding strong

Alinea Analytics estimates reveal Subnautica 2 as the most wishlisted game releasing in 2026 on Steam with 3.8 million wishlists, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem, both showing strong pre-release momentum.

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Fallout was a "B-tier side project" for its original dev and lost two huge licenses, but its creators are glad — "So many negatives turned out to be positives"

The original creators of the Fallout series have revealed it was a "B-tier product" for a while, and failed to secure two major licenses during development.

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Microsoft might be getting U.S. tariff exemptions on chips supplied by TSMC — potentially dramatically lowering costs

One of the biggest problems facing Microsoft's capex pertains to chip tariffs, and the U.S. might finally be waking up to the self-inflicted pain it's causing.

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Overwatch's massive Season 1 update and Reign of Talon relaunch is live with 5 new hero characters and more — I'm not coming back, but you may want to

Overwatch Season 1: Conquest and the Reign of Talon have now launched, beginning a new chapter for Blizzard's PvP hero shooter. Here's everything new.

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AYANEO’s NEXT 2 handheld could cost $4,299 — and that’s only the start of the story

AYANEO Next 2 is launching with early bird pricing starting at $1,799 and climbing to $4,299 for its top configuration. It aims to push Windows handheld performance to the extreme.

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"Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification — Is a total collapse imminent?

Searches for "Discord alternatives" jumped by 10,000% following the company's announcement of planned global age verification, and Stoat seems to be the top option.

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Microsoft just issued a Secure Boot warning for 2026 — here’s what it means for Windows security

After 15 years, the original Secure Boot certificates that keep your PC secure during boot are expiring. Here's what you need to know.

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"Windows Gaming Edition" or something else? Microsoft has been laying the foundation for a gaming-focused OS for years — here's what it could look like.

Microsoft has a golden opportunity to evolve Windows into an OS perfect for gaming, and in five years, I expect the landscape will look very different from what it does now.

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Someone turned an Xbox One S into a full gaming PC — RTX 3050 and all

A YouTube creator has built a full Windows gaming PC inside an Xbox One S shell, using an RTX 3050, Ryzen 5 3600, internal 250W PSU, and a working disc drive while keeping the original exterior intact.

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Everyone is editing their own Jetpack Cats for Overwatch and it's the best thing on the internet right now

Jetpack Cat memes are taking over as Overwatch kicks off a new era. See the best fan-made felines here!

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Capcom just confirmed a Monster Hunter Wilds expansion — but the real surprise is what’s coming before it

Capcom has unveiled new information regarding Monster Hunter Wilds' final major update for the base game, releasing on February 18, 202,6 along with news of when we can expect to see the game's DLC expansion.

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Microsoft's Exchange Web Services shutdown process now has concrete dates — Here's what you can do to avoid interruption after EWS is permanently disabled

Microsoft is officially shutting down EWS for Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online in 2027, and the company suggests making the necessary changes sooner rather than later to avoid service interruption.

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Microsoft introduces Litebox, a new sandboxing security-focused Library OS built in Rust that could allow unmodified Linux apps run on Windows 11

LiteBox, Microsoft's open-source library OS, limits system access, supports Linux apps on Windows, and improves kernel security.

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Microsoft PowerToys update fixes 'Image Resizer' issues on Windows 10 with a new build that cleans up legacy app packages

Microsoft ships PowerToys v0.97.2 with fixes for several bugs, crashes, and other issues, including a fix for the Image Resizer not working issue after upgrading PowerToys in Windows 10.

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Overwatch to redesign Anran as Blizzard responds to the VA's criticism — aligning her in-game appearance with expectations

Blizzard has confirmed it is discussing changes to the new Overwatch hero Anran after criticism from fans and voice actor Fareeha Anderson over the character’s in-game appearance.

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Microsoft's Exchange Online quarantines legitimate emails mistakenly flagged as phishing — disrupting worldwide inboxes

Microsoft Exchange Online mistakenly flags safe emails as phishing threats, sending them into quarantine. The company has confirmed a faulty detection rule as the cause.

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The latest Xbox Ally update adds a new feature to make it more console-like

A new update has added the Xbox Series console navigational sounds to Xbox Ally handhelds, making the third-party gaming system feel more like its first-party console counterpart.

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Fallout 76 may finally get a feature fans have begged Bethesda for since launch, but it's still a ways off — "We know players want it"

Fans of Fallout 76 have been asking Bethesda to add crossplay for years, and the studio has promised it's "looking into" the possibility.

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A new report teases the next update for Starfield and its PS5 port — with a reveal expected soon

Insider Shinobi602 claims Starfield’s next major update and long rumored PS5 port could be revealed soon, with March 2026 tipped for an announcement.

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Helldivers 2 director says "we still have many ambitious plans" for the beloved co-op shooter as the Cyberstan invasion begins — "We're in it for the long run"

Arrowhead has confirmed it has "ambitious plans" to expand the scope of Helldivers 2 and its Galactic War meta game as players push to invade Cyberstan.

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