Microsoft engineer wants AI to purge C and C++ from Windows
Windows Microsoft is betting on AI and Rust to eliminate legacy C++ code by 2030. It’s an ambitious engineering pivot that could finally secure the Windows kernel.
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Was The Indie Game Awards right to disqualify Expedition 33 over AI use?
Gaming Clair Obscur’s disqualification raises uncomfortable questions about transparency, economic pressure, and whether zero-tolerance AI rules can realistically scale.
Let's talk about the first month of playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Gaming A month on from launch and a significant amount of hours played, how has Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 been? You shouldn't read everything you see on social media.
The “end of local PCs” conspiracy is spreading — here’s what’s real
Hardware Is 2025's hardware crisis just the start of a future where no one actually owns a PC?
It's time I cleared out my backlog in 2026, and these 8 Xbox and PC titles are going first
Feature From modern hits I skipped out on to revisiting childhood classics, here are my top priority Xbox and PC games from my backlog I plan to finally play and beat in 2026.
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Windows Windows news hasn't quite stopped for the holidays as RAM prices climb, Insiders get new features, and Microsoft expands Android PC locking support.
The latest Windows 11 Insider build hides more AI upgrades than you think
Roundup The latest Windows 11 Insider build quietly adds new tools, UI tweaks, and deeper AI integration. Some of these changes are big.
Microsoft drops a recap instead of Wrapped, and it’s very selective
Apps Microsoft published a positive year-in-review for its Store, but it leaves out shutdowns, missing features, and criticism that shaped 2025.
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Hardware Is 2025's hardware crisis just the start of a future where no one actually owns a PC?
These are the best Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 laptops we've tested
Laptops Intel's Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 CPUs are among the industry's most powerful processors, and the laptops that feature them are phenomenal. These are our favorites that we've tested and reviewed.
G.Skill doesn't waste words, blames RAM costs solely on AI
Hardware Consumer RAM prices have reached orbit of late due to rising DRAM costs, and G.Skill has addressed its community with an update as to exactly why its products are now so expensive.
RAM prices are out of control, but you don't necessarily have to overpay
Hardware RAM prices are completely out of control, making it tough to upgrade a PC. Whether you're hoping to buy for yourself or for your favorite PC gamer, I have some advice to help you avoid overpaying.
Deals
The best portable monitors for travel are now cheaper than ever
Deals The JSAUX FlipGo Portable Monitor is an ideal accessory that will help you cut down time while multitasking assignments, and all of its models are now on sale with 20% or even 33% Christmas discounts
Massive Surface Laptop 7 deal: 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15" model
Deals One of the best laptops we've ever rated for its sublime performance, battery life, and perfect form factor is 30% off thanks to Amazon's Super Saturday sale.
Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon X Elite now at the best price ever [Deal over]
Deal The Surface Laptop 7 just dropped to $699.99. It’s a major discount on the Snapdragon X Elite model that can still arrive before the holidays.
A beautiful Xbox controller is 39% off — gift it to your co‑op partner
Deals The normally expensive Heart Breaker variant of the Xbox Wireless Controller has gone on sale for less than $50 for Christmas, in time for players looking for a controller with a pretty design.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Xbox Ally CPU Boost guide for better gaming performance
How To CPU Boost is useful for short tasks, but during gaming it can limit GPU power. Here is a guide on how to disable it and when it makes sense to do so.
Gaming
How to redeem Xbox and Microsoft Store codes and gift cards
How To Want to redeem that shiny new Xbox Gift Card code? Maybe an Xbox Game Pass time card code? Perhaps it's even a new game?! Here's how you do it.
Expedition 33’s creators reject the “bigger is better” mindset for their next project
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall is looking ahead to future projects, but doesn't intend to "scale up" for them despite their huge success.
Industry veteran Vince Zampella has died in LA crash
News The former Respawn Entertainment head and former Infinity Ward CEO is reported to have died following a single car crash in Los Angeles, according to early reports.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s CEO says public‑company leadership doesn’t appeal to him
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently indicated that he isn't excited about becoming CEO of a public company amid reports suggesting that the company.
Firefox joins the AI browser race — with an off switch
News Mozilla is pushing Firefox toward AI, but long-time users will still be able to disable every AI feature completely.
POLL: Do you actually use Microsoft Copilot? 📊
POLL Windows Central readers, I'm curious if you're actively using Microsoft Copilot. If so, what are you using it for? If not, why not? Are you using an alternative AI? Let us know.
Future AI might be so expensive only tech giants can afford it
AI Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman indicated that it will cost "hundreds of billions of dollars" to keep up with frontier AI development over the next 5-10 years.
Microsoft
Microsoft 365’s UK price hike is the latest blow in a year of rising subscription costs
Apps Microsoft has reminded UK Microsoft 365 users of an upcoming price increase, leaving just enough time to cancel or explore cheaper alternatives.
CEO Nadella says Microsoft's size is a "massive disadvantage"
AI CEO Satya Nadella recently indicated that Microsoft's size "has become a massive disadvantage" as it tries to establish dominance in the AI space against startups.
Teams’ new location tracking feature suspiciously aligns with Microsoft’s RTO push
Teams Microsoft’s RTO mandate and Teams’ new location tracking feature are arriving at the same time — and employees are questioning whether it’s coincidence or corporate micromanagement.
SOLD OUT: The Windows Ugly Sweater is back for 2025
Windows To cap off Microsoft's 50th anniversary year, the company has announced a new Windows Ugly Sweater for 2025, this time themed after nostalgic and popular icons from Windows' past.
Peripherals & Accessories
Razer’s Boomslang Anniversary Edition blends nostalgia with modern specs, celebrating the mouse that started it all
Accessories Razer has officially unveiled the limited Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition, a reimagining of the original gaming mouse that started it all back in 1999.
