Xbox Game Pass ‘has become too expensive,’ says Microsoft’s new gaming chief in leaked memo
Xbox Game Pass ‘has become too expensive,’ says Microsoft’s new gaming chief in leaked memo

Microsoft’s new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, has signaled that Xbox Game Pass pricing is about to change. In an internal memo to Xbox employees, obtained by The Verge, Sharma admits that “Game Pass has become too expensive for players” and that Microsoft needs “a better value equation.” “Game Pass is central to gaming value on […]

You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple’s spare parts
You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple’s spare parts

If you’re having trouble deciding on a color for a new MacBook Neo, you might not have to choose just one. The folks over at MacWorld found that Apple doesn’t appear to limit the colors of spare parts you can buy for your Neo, potentially allowing you to deck out your indigo laptop with pink-tinted […]

It’s time to upgrade — I’ve found 22 deals at Best Buy that save you up to $1,000 on TVs, laptops, and more

Best Buy has launched its Ultimate Upgrade sale, featuring discounts of up to 50% on TVs, laptops, headphones, and more — and bigger savings when you trade-in.
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Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for Copilot
Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for Copilot

Microsoft is looking into ways it can integrate OpenClaw-style features into its Copilot AI assistant, according to a report from The Information. The test reportedly comes as part of efforts to make Microsoft 365 Copilot “run autonomously around the clock” while completing tasks on behalf of users. Omar Shahine, Microsoft’s corporate vice president, confirmed to […]

Google’s Pixel 10A is a good midrange phone that’s $50 off
Google’s Pixel 10A is a good midrange phone that’s $50 off

If it’s time for you to upgrade your phone, it’s worth considering the Pixel 10A, Google’s latest midrange phone that has some (but not all) of the new software features of the pricier $599 Pixel 10. Every color of the 128GB 10A — including the alluring “berry” tone — is down to $449 ($50 off) […]

Can Puck reinvent the news business for the influencer age?
Can Puck reinvent the news business for the influencer age?

Today, I’m talking with Sarah Personette, CEO of Puck, which is a fancy new media company that’s been around for just about five years now. Puck hires big stars and gives them newsletters that are all mostly part of a subscription bundle. These newsletters are often must-reads in their categories — everyone in Hollywood reads […]

SwitchBot’s button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery
SwitchBot’s button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery

SwitchBot is introducing a new version of the tiny button-pressing robot that helped launch the company a decade ago. The functionality of the new SwitchBot Bot is exactly the same as the original that the company will continue to sell, but comes with a rechargeable battery instead of a disposable one. The SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable […]

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetings
Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetings

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg could soon have an AI clone of himself to interact with and provide feedback to employees, according to a report from the Financial Times. Sources tell the outlet that Meta is training the AI avatar on Zuckerberg’s image and voice, along with his mannerisms, tone, and public statements, “so that employees […]

Did Neuralink make the wrong bet?
Did Neuralink make the wrong bet?

Elon Musk promised Neuralink would bring superhuman abilities and minds merged with AI. Then he fueled a runaway hype train for his brain implant technology, which ended up with a grisly record for implants in monkeys and some success with human subjects. But for all of the hype, he’s still further away than Mars from […]

Microsoft’s new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds
Microsoft’s new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds

Microsoft has started testing its own virtual mouse cursor inside its Xbox mode for Windows-based handhelds. The new Gamepad Cursor option provides a quick way to turn the left stick of a handheld like the Xbox Ally X into a virtual mouse. While Asus has its own cursor as part of Armory Crate, Microsoft’s Gamepad […]