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We might see a successor to the MSI Claw 8 AI+ soon, as Intel promises plenty of gaming handhelds with Panther Lake CPUs

Intel isn't slowing down with its handheld ambitions, and it's promising a clutch of new portables for later in 2026.

TechRadar

Read Bill Gates's 2026 annual letter in full

"As we start 2026, I am thinking about how the year ahead will set us up for the decades to come."

Fortune

How to edit text files directly from Command Prompt and PowerShell on Windows 11 — using Microsoft Edit just like Linux's Nano

You can now use Microsoft Edit to create and edit text files directly in Command Prompt or PowerShell without switching apps, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Windows Central

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Elon Musk pushed OpenAI into working with Microsoft and Azure from the early days — new court papers reveal his dismissal of Amazon's Jeff Bezos as a "tool"

New court documents reveal that Elon Musk played a key role in orchestrating OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft, urging CEO Sam Altman to strike an agreement with the tech giant in 2016.

Windows Central

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says

DeepSeek, China's leading artificial intelligence start-up, is popular in countries such as Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran and Ethiopia, according to a new Microsoft study.

Euronews

Job Layoffs Surge but Hiring Rate Hits Record Low — How to Survive It

US hiring rate sinks to 3.2%, the lowest in over a decade, as tech giants slash thousands of jobs. Experts analyse why the labour market feels 'frozen' and how workers can adapt.

International Business Times UK

Mississippi Lands $20B xAI Data Centre: Jobs Surge but Pollution Fears Grow

Mississippi has landed a record-breaking $20 billion (£14.89 billion) investment from Elon Musk's xAI to build the 'MACROHARDRR' data centre in Southaven.

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Microsoft and PayPal's Copilot Checkout allows users to make purchases without leaving the AI chatbot — and it's out now

Microsoft and PayPal have partnered to create Copilot Checkout, an agentic AI service that allows users to make "seamless, reliable transactions" directly in Copilot.

Windows Central

PlayStation might be massively outselling Xbox hardware, but user engagement may tell a different story — Why even Sony can't ignore Xbox's shooter audience

Data from Alinea suggests that Xbox "shooter box" stereotypes may be real, as Xbox and PlayStation hit neck and neck on some games despite user base disparities.

Windows Central

Microsoft tipped to potentially unveil an Xbox PC later this year: what we know

A hybrid Xbox console/PC could be revealed later this year, according to "credible rumors."

Tom’s Guide

Windows 11's next major update is only coming to a few laptops – but that could be a blessing in disguise

Windows 11 26H1 is confirmed as exclusively for Snapdragon X2 laptops – other PCs will have to wait for 26H2 later this year.

TechRadar

Elder Scrolls Online unveils 2026 roadmap, revealing that it has succumb to the temptations of battle passes as devs say "new approach" to transparency and more is "the key" to the MMO's future

But after Blackbird I'm not too confident

GamesRadar

How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase: When it starts and everything you need to know

Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct showcase has become a January staple, and we just got the date for 2026's presentation. Here's when it starts, and how to watch.

Windows Central

Microsoft could reveal its OEM Xbox PC this year according to 'credible rumors'

A new report from Windows Central claims that Microsoft could unveil the first look at its new Xbox hardware this year, which would include an OEM "Xbox" PC.

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"Don't lose three hours by endlessly scrolling through social media," 5 key sleep hygiene habits of highly successful people and how they help you sleep for longer after just one night

Some of the most successful people in the world, from CEOs to world leaders, share these five sleep habits

TechRadar

Dell reveals people don't care about AI in PCs – and a new truly embarrassing Windows 11 fail shows why

Dell says people are 'not buying PCs based on AI' – just as a cringeworthy AI agent fail pops up with terrible timing for Microsoft.

Windows Central

Lenovo has become what Surface was supposed to be about — a lineup of unique hardware that isn't afraid to be different

As Microsoft pulls back on Surface, Lenovo steps up as the Windows ecosystem's new innovator. With fresh hardware ideas and crazy designs, Lenovo is my new favorite Windows OEM right now.

Windows Central

“Major change” on the way — Microsoft 365’s best-kept secret is retiring from the desktop

Microsoft will retire the Sway Windows app in June 2026, pushing users to the web version.

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Use Classic Outlook? This Microsoft bug might stop you from opening encrypted emails

There is no fix available, but you can always revert to an older version.

International Business Times

Judge Rules Elon Musk Can Take OpenAI Lawsuit Against Sam Altman to Jury

A judge has ruled that Elon Musk can take his lawsuit accusing OpenAI and Sam Altman of abandoning its nonprofit mission to a jury trial.

Windows Central

Elon Musk gets his day in court over OpenAI's for-profit restructure and "ill-gotten gains" — here’s what’s at stake

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, recentlyruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI over its for-profit evolution will proceed to a jury trial scheduled for March 2026.

Windows Central

How to get started with PowerToys Command Palette on Windows 11 — an answer to macOS Spotlight for Windows PCs

How to use PowerToys Command Palette on Windows 11 to launch apps, run commands, search faster, and extend features with extensions.

The Guardian - UK

Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can go to trial, US judge says

Judge says there is plenty of evidence to suggest OpenAI’s leaders made assurances nonprofit structure would be kept

TechRadar

Microsoft could reportedly reveal new Xbox hardware in 2026, including next-gen controllers and the Xbox Elite Controller Series 3

A new report from Windows Central claims that Microsoft will launch new Xbox hardware this year, including the next-generation Xbox Wireless Controllers and "perhaps even other controller revisions".

International Business Times UK

Microsoft to Cut 20000 Jobs Immediately — Here's Why AI is the Main Culprit

Microsoft is set to slash up to 20,000 jobs despite strong profits, as its aggressive £62 billion AI push changes the workforce. Here's why artificial intelligence is causing the cuts.

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