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Netflix's ad tier might not be such a good deal after all

Netflix execs suggested its own originals might make up most of the library on its cheaper ad-supported tier during the company’s Q2 earnings call.

Is Discord ending our long, cross-platform nightmare?

Xbox and Discord have a new way to make voice calls on your console, opening up all sorts of cross-platform possibilities.

Microsoft could release Windows 12 as early as 2024

Microsoft is reportedly changing up its development cycle and planning to drop a major OS version every three years.

Microsoft’s first-ever clothing capsule features its iconic desktop background, of course

Designed by Jerry Lorenzo and Nipsey Hussle collaborator Gavin Mathieu.

The 7 laptops to open your wallet for this Prime Day

If you’re going to spend money on Prime Day, it might as well be on an expensive computer. Luckily, Amazon's two-day sale has some solid options to consider.

Bill Gates doesn't think very highly of NFTs

During a recent interview, he made it clear that he's not the biggest fan of Bored Ape Yacht Club or cryptocurrency in general.

RIP Internet Explorer, the early web’s favorite bad browser

Windows is officially letting its iconic (and notorious) web browser go to the great Recycle Bin in the sky.

The Surface Laptop Go 2 is a webcam away from greatness

Starting at $599, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 is still a ridiculous amount of value compared to an M1 MacBook Air — unless you really need a great webcam.

Xbox’s next 20 years is all about streaming Game Pass everywhere

Ahead of its summer games showcase, Microsoft is expanding Xbox features to new countries and platforms, and trying to find a way to offer the E3 experience at home.

Xbox drops flashy Pride controller to complement its paltry LGBTQ+ donation

Microsoft shows off its commitment to Pride, but a $170,000 donation to LGBTQ+ groups seems like a missed opportunity.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 is the same, but better

Microsoft is updating its cheaper Surface Laptop Go line with an "improved" HD webcam, 11th Gen Intel chips, and nice new green color.

Halo Infinite may be inching towards a new battle royale mode

In a new leak, scripts from a rumored game mode point toward what could be a bit of a departure from the usual Halo fare.

Saudi Arabia buys 5% of Nintendo, because why not

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which has purchased small and large stakes in a number of tech companies, has purchased 1/20th of Nintendo.

Raven Software’s QA team successfully unionizes in a near-unanimous vote

The Game Workers Alliance is the first of its kind among AAA gaming studios in the U.S.

EA's looking for a buyer, and NBC almost went for it

NBCUniversal pulled out of the deal at the last minute, a new report says.

Bethesda heavy hitters ‘Starfield’ and ‘Redfall’ delayed to 2023

Two highly anticipated Xbox exclusives, Starfield and Redfall, have been delayed to the first half of 2023 due to development issues.