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The Netflix logo is seen on top of their office building in Hollywood, California, March 2, 2022. (P...

Netflix's ad tier might not be such a good deal after all

Netflix execs suggested its own originals might make up most of the library on its cheaper ad-supported tier during the company’s Q2 earnings call.

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Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongsi...

Is Discord ending our long, cross-platform nightmare?

Xbox and Discord have a new way to make voice calls on your console, opening up all sorts of cross-platform possibilities.

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Microsoft could release Windows 12 as early as 2024

Microsoft is reportedly changing up its development cycle and planning to drop a major OS version every three years.

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Microsoft "Hardwear" clothing collection designed by Gavin Mathieu

Microsoft’s first-ever clothing capsule features its iconic desktop background, of course

Designed by Jerry Lorenzo and Nipsey Hussle collaborator Gavin Mathieu.

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The 7 laptops to open your wallet for this Prime Day

If you’re going to spend money on Prime Day, it might as well be on an expensive computer. Luckily, Amazon's two-day sale has some solid options to consider.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 07: Bill Gates speaks onstage at the TIME100 Summit 2022 at Jazz at Lincol...

Bill Gates doesn't think very highly of NFTs

During a recent interview, he made it clear that he's not the biggest fan of Bored Ape Yacht Club or cryptocurrency in general.

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RIP Internet Explorer, the early web’s favorite bad browser

Windows is officially letting its iconic (and notorious) web browser go to the great Recycle Bin in the sky.

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The Surface Laptop Go 2 is a webcam away from greatness

Starting at $599, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 is still a ridiculous amount of value compared to an M1 MacBook Air — unless you really need a great webcam.

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Xbox’s next 20 years is all about streaming Game Pass everywhere

Ahead of its summer games showcase, Microsoft is expanding Xbox features to new countries and platforms, and trying to find a way to offer the E3 experience at home.

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Xbox drops flashy Pride controller to complement its paltry LGBTQ+ donation

Microsoft shows off its commitment to Pride, but a $170,000 donation to LGBTQ+ groups seems like a missed opportunity.

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