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From 'Starblo' the Space Diablo that never saw daylight, to Mike Ybarra's plans to cut down on microtransactions — here's 7 things I learned about Diablo from Jason Schreier's book 'Play Nice'

I read Jason Schreir's 'Play Nice' which documents the rise, fall, and future of Blizzard — and I found out some great behind the scenes lore about the Diablo franchise.

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Geekom GT1 Mega mini PC review

The Geekom AX8 Pro is a compact, high-performance mini PC with a robust metal build. It excels in demanding office and creative tasks, offers versatile connectivity, and is upgradeable. Ideal for professionals needing power in a portable form factor.

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Windows 11 could soon fix your password headaches as Microsoft welcomes third-party passkeys to the OS

Microsoft expands passkey support in Windows 11, incorporating third-party apps like 1Password and Bitwarden for more secure, password-free logins.

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Microsoft Stock Has Underperformed in 2024, But Can It Catch Up in Q4?

Microsoft stock is underperforming the markets, as well as its Big Tech peers, in 2024. Can MSFT stock play catch-up in the final quarter of the year?

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Nerf darts, porn and vomit: The company Microsoft bought for $69bn

Microsoft acquired Blizzard in 2022 for $68.7bn, making it the largest acquition in the history of the video games industry. A new book dives into the company before that record-breaking deal, writes Graig Graziosi

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Old-school Nintendo console gets Bluetooth and improved audio features with addon — NES hub utilizes previously unused expansion port

The Nintendo Entertainment System gets some Bluetooth support.

Tom’s Hardware

A new research paper suggests that Bing / Microsoft Copilot "AI" medical advice may be capable of causing you severe harm, at least 22% of the time ...

A new study coming out of Europe suggests that Microsoft Copilot is spectacularly bad at offering medical advice, and in some cases, has even recommended seriously harmful, life-threatening advice.

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If Android is split away from Google it will die

The DoJ is considering splitting Android away from Google over antitrust concerns. If that happens you should probably buy an iPhone.

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These 3 M4 features that might actually convince me to upgrade my MacBook

What's on our M4 MacBook wishlist?

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Here are some exclusive details on what Xbox Cloud Gaming "Bring Your Own Games" rollout will look like: Regions, game library size, access on iPhone, Android, and more.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is finally getting the ability to purchase games outside of Xbox Game Pass. But how will the rollout work? We have the details.

Windows Central

Microsoft AI chief wins prestigious Black British Business Person of the Year award at London ceremony

Pamela Maynard was presented with the award at London’s InterContinental Park Lane on Friday evening

Evening Standard

Google's loss is our gain: Xbox purchases and gaming are coming to Android

Next month, you'll be able to purchase and play Xbox games via an Android app.

Android Central

Planning on updating to Windows 11 24H2? You might want to grab a snack, as Microsoft admits it could take a very long time

Windows 11 24H2: Bigger update, longer install, as Microsoft notes it’s a "full OS swap" no less.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls two CEOs a day—here’s what he asks

Nadella uses these calls to expand his network.

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OpenAI may endure massive $44 Billion losses before seeing profit in 2029 partly due to Microsoft tie-up: "The partnership with Microsoft might mean OpenAI earns less from each dollar of revenue"

A new report suggests OpenAI could make $44 billion in losses before potentially becoming profitable in 2029. It further estimates the company's revenue generation to have scaled $100 billion.

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TikTok axes 500 jobs in Malaysia, embraces AI for global content moderation

TikTok is reportedly laying off 500 employees in Malaysia and plans to automate content moderation using AI.

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AMD Advancing AI 2024 event shows that the AI PC is making progress, but still needs time to cook

It's getting there

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Naughty Windows 11 24H2 hasn't been tidying up its toys, leaving an undeletable 8.63 GB update cache for some users

If you don't tidy up before dinner there'll be no ice-cream for afters. And don't even think about a bedtime story.

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Windows 11 could soon get a cool feature to seamlessly link your Android phone to the Start menu - and a nifty gamepad perk, too

A new Windows 11 preview brings deeper Android phone integration, a new on-screen keyboard for the Xbox controller, and more.

Windows Central

Microsoft puts final touches on a gaming keyboard that's a godsend for the ASUS ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds

Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel can now try a new Gamepad keyboard.

Windows Central

Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) changes aimed at administrators

Microsoft promotes a slew of changes on Windows 11 version 24H2 specifically for network administrators, including new features on File Explorer, networking, security, Taskbar, printers, power usage, and new system improvements like Rust in the Kernel, Sudo command, Checkpoint Cumulative Updates, and more.

Windows Central

ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can't create a simple white image, while Google's flagship image generation tool frustratingly buries sophisticated creations behind a $20 monthly premium service

Google is rolling out its long-anticipated Imagen 3 image generation tool to Gemini users across mobile and desktop, including free users. However, free users can't generate images of people as the capability is buried behind Google's Advanced $20 service.

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Microsoft reveals new AI tools to help doctors and nurses workload

Microsoft's AI tools look to help tackle the shortage of medical staff, increased workloads and rising costs.

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Windows 11 24H2 update yoinks 8.6GB of your precious drive space and refuses to give it back – but a fix is coming

This is an odd drive space eating bug, and one that appears to be related to Microsoft’s clever new update trick.

Android phones getting something iPhone owners outside Europe can only dream of

Android phone owners will soon get the chance to buy games through the Xbox app.

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