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Windows is back on the Microsoft menu
…That’s an appealing concept during a continued AI money squeeze for developers and consumers. Microsoft is targeting its own Surface Laptop Ultra at developers and creators and pairing it with ongoing…
It’s a bad time to want a new computer
…Microsoft introduced some new, cheaper options for its Surface devices this week, though they’re still expensive. The company’s lineup now includes a 12-inch Surface Pro at $849 and a…
Is Apple TV the new HBO?
…If being the HBO of streaming didn’t work for HBO, can it work for Apple TV? “Super-serving against a niche audience you understand really well is a business model,” says…
This could be Windows’ M1 moment — but expect it to cost a ton
…How much do you think Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra will cost with 128GB of unified memory? For reference, a fully-loaded 15-inch Surface Laptop for Business with Intel Panther Lake…
OpenAI files for IPO, following Anthropic
…852 billion post-money valuation. OpenAI has been preparing to go public for months, but reports have surfaced that certain executives, namely CFO Sarah Friar, haven’t been as gung-ho…
You can just tell the Instagram algorithm what you want now
…Right now, the feature will only surface topics, but Instagram is working on “supporting requests for people, different moods or vibes, content types, and more.” The company has been slowly giving users…
Read OpenAI’s latest internal memo about beating the competition — including Anthropic
…the best models for work, a platform for agents, deep integration with business context, and the ability to deploy and improve at scale. And customers are validating that direction in the clearest…
Games Review
…rolling the dice with a great DM Jay Peters May 2 It’s a busy time for sci-fi, but don’t miss Aphelion Andrew Webster Apr 28 Saros is pure action…
Laptop Reviews
…Tom Warren Jun 4, 2025 8 Verge Score Surface Laptop 13-inch review: a little less for a little less Microsoft’s slightly cheaper notebook is great, but Windows on Arm can…