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Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, believes AI will eventually be able to do most jobs currently done by people. However, he thinks humans will still want to control certain activities, especially those we enjoy doing ourselves – he jokingly pointed out that most people wouldn’t want to watch robots play baseball.

As a researcher looking at handheld gaming, I’ve found that unlike consoles which usually deliver a great gaming experience right away, ASUS ROG handhelds require some initial setup and adjustments. To get the absolute smoothest performance, you’ll need to spend a little time tweaking the settings after you first get it.

The Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED headset really impressed me, especially considering how affordable it is. It offers surprisingly good design, comfort, performance, and connectivity. While Logitech did have to make a few cuts to keep the price down, they’re not really noticeable.

Things are evolving quickly. Anthropic has launched Claude Code as a web application, so you can now run coding projects right in your browser. This makes it much easier to use Claude Code, as you no longer need to install anything on your computer to get started.

In August, the family of Adam Raine sued the AI company OpenAI after their 16-year-old son died by suicide on April 11th. The family claims Adam had been discussing suicidal thoughts with ChatGPT for months and believes OpenAI released ChatGPT-4o with known safety flaws. Their lawyer stated that the family believes tragedies like Adam’s were preventable.

Razer is releasing a new version of its Phantom line, this time in white to celebrate Halloween. Called the Razer Phantom White Collection, it has one more accessory than the original green set and, personally, I think it looks even better.

Xbox president Sarah Bond recently hinted to Mashable that the next Xbox will offer a top-quality, carefully selected gaming experience. Now, Phil Spencer has confirmed that Xbox will continue making consoles, and a new one is currently in development. This should reassure fans who were concerned Microsoft might stop producing Xbox hardware.

A new trailer just dropped for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, a fast-paced first-person shooter. It’s designed to feel like the classic shooters you loved from the 90s – think Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem, and the original DOOM.

The game will be available on both consoles and PC, and both versions—the standard edition and the console version—will be included with Game Pass.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is coming to the new Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, letting players enjoy the game on the go. This re-release will also be available on existing platforms in 2025. It’s the second Bethesda game planned for the Switch 2, joining Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, also set to launch in 2026. With the game recently optimized for handheld devices like the Steam Deck and Xbox Ally, the developers seem well-equipped to get it running smoothly on Nintendo’s new console. It makes you wonder if other Bethesda titles, like DOOM: The Dark Ages, might follow in the future.