Microsoft makes its stringent TPM 2.0 Windows 11 upgrade requirement “non-negotiable” — potentially leading to the single biggest jump in junked and unsupported Windows 10 PCs

Approximately three years have passed since Microsoft unveiled Windows 11, but it hasn’t gained as much popularity as its predecessor, Windows 10. This could be due to several factors such as Microsoft’s high system compatibility standards, design flaws, and their focus on integrating AI throughout the OS.

Intel just announced its Battlemage GPUs, and I can’t decide if I’m more excited about the performance or prices

Intel recently revealed its Arc B580 and Arc B570 graphics cards, nicknamed “Battlemage”. These new GPUs are based on Intel’s Xe2 graphics architecture and cater to gamers seeking 1440p performance without breaking the bank. The Intel Arc B580 will hit stores starting December 13, 2024, with a price tag of $249, while the Intel Arc B570 is set for release on January 16, 2024, at an initial cost of $219.

No word on Windows 12 from Microsoft, a concept design simulates every avid enthusiast’s vision board for Windows 11’s successor, including Windows AI

Microsoft launched Windows 11 about three years ago, but expanding its user base has been challenging. Even though Windows 10 is set to end on October 14, 2025, growth remains elusive. To encourage users to upgrade, Microsoft has taken various tactics, such as displaying full-screen multipage advertisements and emphasizing the OS as a hub for celebrity news, stock market updates, and weather information.

OpenAI could lose ChatGPT’s unique selling point by chasing intrusive revenue streams, but CEO Sam Altman says it’s a last resort: “I think that ads-plus-AI is sort of uniquely unsettling to me.”

It’s possible that you’ll see advertisements on ChatGPT by OpenAI in the future. During an interview with the Financial Times, their Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar, mentioned that they are considering adding ads to the platform as part of a new business model. She emphasized that if this happens, it will be done carefully, meaning the ads will be strategically placed within the chatbot’s user interface.