Analysts at IDC and Omdia recently published findings regarding a massive drop in Q3 2026 global PC shipments. What's scarier is that we're probably at the start of a downward trend that continues into Q4 and beyond. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft is offering up to $1,000 cash back to MacBook Pro owners who switch to the new Surface Laptop Ultra, and that's on top of trade-in value.

Microsoft 365 Family now includes 4TB less OneDrive storage, leaving subscribers with less value despite paying the same price.

Gears of War: E-Day modding is already underway less than a week after release. The Incursion mod lets players replace the game’s main cast with characters from Halo: Reach, including Noble Team and Master Chief, alongside characters from Warhammer 40K, Star Wars, and E-Day itself.

Gears of War: E-Day is finally here, but fans may not have another lengthy wait ahead. The Coalition studio head Mike Crump says the next Gears game “will not take nearly as long,” with E-Day providing a “great foundation” for future entries. Crump also defended the franchise’s Xbox exclusivity and its importance to the wider Xbox ecosystem.

VIDEO: Today, I got a sneak peek at an early version of the Xbox PC app rebuilt experience, and for some it might look quite familiar.

Xbox’s new off-platform "Division XP" announcement has me dreaming big. With theme parks on the horizon, could Overwatch’s iconic Blizzard World map finally become a real-life destination? Hear me out.

A new Windows 11 wallpaper appeared on RTX Spark laptops, but Microsoft hasn't shared it, leaving fans to recreate it with AI.

Project Reclaimer is an ambitious community-built Halo 3 launcher for PC that adds support for 128-player multiplayer, 16-player campaign co-op, four-player online split-screen, expanded Forge tools, dedicated servers, automatic mod downloads, and more.

AMD's Jack Huynh recently stated that FSR 4 will arrive for its "entire product lineup" before the end of 2026, and that's especially great news for handheld gamers. Will it be enough to once again threaten Intel? Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft has announced that Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the latest entry in Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories series, will be heading to Xbox on PC and will finally gain Xbox Play Anywhere support on November 18, 2026.

Razer's new Basilisk V4 Pro maintains the lines position at the top of the gaming mouse tree, but why did they have to squeeze an AI feature in there nobody asked for?

Microsoft revealed the Surface Laptop Ultra's price and availability on October 7, along with a further explanation of some key features. How is the Windows community reacting to the news? I decided to find out myself.

Walmart's 'Deals & More' is still live until October 11, and it includes discounts on gaming laptops, PC storage, and much more. These are the deals I'd grab.

Microsoft is rolling out its redesigned Windows Search experience to Insiders, complete with faster performance and early support for inline actions.

Microsoft is setting up a new division led by Minecraft's Kayleen Walters, to bring her merchandising, film production, and franchise growth experience to all Xbox games.

Undead Labs boss Philip Holt explains why State of Decay 3 will still launch on Xbox Game Pass despite the studio’s split from Xbox, highlighting the service’s role in growing the franchise and supporting its four-player co-op ambitions.

Xbox CTO Scott Van Vilet says Microsoft is working to make bringing games to Xbox easier, with changes planned for its concept and publishing processes as the company continues lowering barriers for developers.

Microsoft has announced the latest batch of new games coming in the second half of October 2026, which includes new IP like Valor Mortis and AAA games like Battlefield 6.

This keyboard is a chunky and proud green tribute to the original console that manages to still be a great daily keyboard

It's a big day for those who've been patiently waiting for RTX Spark laptops to arrive, as preorders across a handful of brands have now gone live. Here's which models are available and how you can secure your RTX Spark PC right now.

At the big Windows and Surface event in conjunction with NVIDIA, Microsoft has announced that one of its biggest gaming franchises, Call of Duty, will be coming to RTX Spark in 2027. Here's why that matters.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is now available for preorder, and I know a lot of people are wondering if it's worth buying as a dedicated gaming PC. Here's why you probably want to think twice before making a final decision.

The Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark chip is now available to preorder. Here's the best place to pick one up, as well as a breakdown of the configurations and costs.

Windows 11's new Search experience goes beyond finding files by letting users control settings, launch actions, and access Copilot.

Surface Laptop Ultra is available to order today, with shipments expected to begin on October 16.

Amazon Big Deal Days slashes Samsung's fastest 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD to under $199 for 1TB, with more discounts across 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB models.

Buying these Bose headphones convinced me that sometimes paying more is worth it in the long run.

Microsoft has long identified Battle.net as a key part of its Activision-Blizzard acquisition, and at yesterday's Town Hall with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, we got more hints about the future.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 won't be on Xbox Game Pass this year, so you'll need to buy it. But if you pre-order, you can get yourself some free stuff, because who doesn't like that?

Microsoft's October update for Windows 11 adds useful new features, including maximized apps, better File Explorer, WinRE Wi-Fi, and Copilot key options.

Outlook is gaining an automatic pre-send spell check that could catch embarrassing mistakes before an email leaves your inbox.

Windows App can now connect directly to remote PCs, filling one of the biggest gaps left by Microsoft's move away from Remote Desktop.

GUNNAR is having an Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale for Fallout-themed gaming glasses that will protect your eyes from being damaged by blue light from your monitors while gaming.

Leaker 'Mr Rebs' reveals that a 30-person team led by Pierre Hintze remains at Halo Studios to support Campaign Evolved. The group plans to add Firefight and Theater mode in a final update, though they have no current connection to Activision.

Season 5 of Overwatch arrives just in time for the spooky season, bringing Halloween vibes in all the best ways. This season also marks the final chapter of The Reign of Talon narrative, led by a new vampire-like hero: Doctrine.

Pre-orders are now live for the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. The translucent OG Green gamepad celebrates 25 years of Xbox with classic button colors and accents.

PowerToys is getting a beautiful new welcome screen that highlights the kind of polish Microsoft should bring to more apps.

In a recent town hall with Microsoft gaming staffers, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described how Xbox was in "free fall" declines before this year's big restructure.

Steam's September hardware survey has some serious swings in the RAM department, and that's not the only area. Is there a reason why it looks like everyone suddenly bought 32GB of RAM that doesn't involve paying insane prices?

Razer has revealed the Wolverine V4 Pro controller that builds upon its previous efforts with new tech, and with 8,000 Hz polling it becomes an all-in-one package for both console and PC.

I know full well how tough it is out there these days to build or upgrade a PC. That's why I've put together this collection of verified PC component deals to help you land the right hardware at the right price during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event.

Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day sale has brought forth some generous discounts on Acer's Nitro V 16S and Nitro V gaming laptops, bringing their RAM-crisis-inflated prices back down to more reasonable levels.

Geekom is offering a few of it's prized mini PCs with charitable discounts for Amazon's October 2026 Prime Day sale and we've rounded up one the ones with the best deals and favorable reviews from our sister site, TechRadar.

Navigating Prime Big Deal Days tech sales can be tricky with fluctuating inventory and competing retailers. Here are the top Surface deals available today.

Amazon Big Deal Days is dropping the price of the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD with 2TB of space, just in time for PC players looking to upgrade their rigs to fit in Gears of War: E-Day, which is launching today.

Although I was unable to verify the sources (as they've been removed), users suggest that this leak is most likely legit. The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 is likely imminent.

Prime Day hasn't started yet, but Dell's XPS 13 is already down to $799 with a $200 discount. There's even a model for just $599 if you can live with 8GB of RAM.

Activision has finally pulled back the curtain on Modern Warfare 4's DMZ, the mode many of us are putting our hopes in for this year's game. Here's a brief overview of what's going on.