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Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses a wide range of applications beyond just creating images or chatbots. With specialized hardware components like Neural Processing Units (NPUs) becoming standard in modern AI-equipped computers, such as the new Copilot+ PCs endorsed by Microsoft, the advantages of locally processed AI tasks become even more significant. This includes extending battery life in laptops, enhancing energy efficiency in desktops, and aiding Windows in making smart adjustments to enhance the overall user experience.

Over the past weekend, I found myself delving into an interesting development: Valve began including a disclaimer on their Steam game store platform when customers make purchases, clarifying that they are not acquiring ownership of the product. This move appears to be in response to California’s recently passed law mandating digital stores to be transparent about such matters.

The end of free support and security updates for Windows 10 is drawing near, happening in October 2025. This means that all users currently running Windows 10 should start considering their post-October 14, 2025 plans, whether you’re a business dealing with multiple PCs or an individual with just one computer. It’s advisable to explore your alternatives for the future at this point.

By August, Google had revealed their intention to discontinue the Manifest V2 framework within Google Chrome, instead focusing on providing support for the newer Manifest V3 framework for extensions.

There’s no scarcity of both authorized and unauthorized Hello Kitty merchandise, but when it comes to adorning your PC gaming setup with white-and-pink items, Razer is one of the few options. This renowned gaming company offers an extensive collection of “Hello Kitty and Friends” official accessories and peripherals. Today, they’ve added another product to their family lineup.

In my enthusiasm for the Diablo series, I often wrestle with my admiration for the game amidst Blizzard Entertainment’s complex and contentious past. Still, the allure of Jason Schreier’s new book, delving into Blizzard’s journey from its humble beginnings by three college grads to becoming a division of Microsoft, was too strong to resist.