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Smartphone nostalgia meets handheld innovation: AYANEO’s newest device channels the vibe of a classic. #TechNews #Gaming
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Xperia Play, is that you? AYANEO is bringing it back in everything but name.
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Windows 11 tip: manage your Start Menu settings to streamline your desktop. Here’s how. #Windows11 #TechTips
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You can make these customization changes to the Start menu on Windows 11.
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Windows 11’s design isn’t for everyone. Luckily, the Microsoft Store has apps to fix it. #TechTips #Windows
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Windows 11’s new Microsoft Store Themes section won’t overhaul the OS, but it makes customization far less painful.
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Xbox Ally X may be shiny, but ROG Ally is the smarter holiday flex. Here's why we think you should buy the original ROG Ally over the newer (and much more expensive) Xbox Ally X. Also, these are terrible names. https://t.co/2g2MImuXHm
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Xbox Ally X's price tag hurts. If you want a solid Windows gaming handheld for less, consider the last-gen ROG Ally or Legion Go.
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Windows 11 tip: shrink your taskbar icons for a cleaner, more compact desktop. Here’s how. #Windows11 #TechTips
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Big icons hogging your taskbar? Shrink them down with this Windows 11 tweak.
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The Game Awards 2025 was stacked with reveals. Here are my top 7 upcoming games you need to watch. #Gaming #GameAwards
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The Game Awards 2025 gave us a look at several upcoming titles for next year. Here are the ones I'm most excited for.
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The definitive list is here: Windows Central’s Best Games of 2025. Big blockbusters, bold indies, unforgettable experiences. #Xbox #PCGaming
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Hey gang, Jez here with a round-up of our favorite Xbox and PC games for 2025, alongside some strong honorable mentions you should definitely check out.
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Microsoft’s AI chief warns doom odds are “nearly absolute” — and hints the company could jump ship if risks grow. #AI #Microsoft
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Mustafa Suleyman says Microsoft has the free will to pursue superintelligence and AI under its new definitive agreement with OpenAI.
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WhatsApp is logging out native Windows app users and forcing them onto a slower, resource‑hungry web wrapper. People are biggly mad. #TechNews #WhatsApp
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WhatsApp will soon log you out on Windows 11 to force you into an arguably worse experience
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A lot of new features came to Windows 11 in 2025, so here are 17 personal picks that stand above the rest. https://t.co/EOWknDONs7
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A deep look at the most significant Windows 11 features Microsoft delivered throughout 2025.
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PSA: Don't look up the translation for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's song lyrics until after you've beaten the game, unless you like spoilers. https://t.co/8dzitRVjkK
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PSA: Don't look up the lyric translations to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's main songs before beating the game. They give away the story.
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Surface Pro 12‑inch AI laptop is here — and it’s now under $550. Perfect Christmas gift for students + travelers. #SurfacePro #AI
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The Surface Pro 12-inch may have cut some corners, but it's still one of the top AI laptops on the market for taking down notes or working while abroad, especially since it's a
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Xbox leadership is changing a bit in 2026, with current Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart stepping into a new role as COO at ZeniMax Media. https://t.co/a0lJjcJ7EZ
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Tim Stuart will be COO of ZeniMax in 2026, with Xavier Pokorzynski stepping into the role of Microsoft Gaming CFO.
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Hot off the heels of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred's cinematic reveal at the 2025 Game Awards, Blizzard has revealed a line-up of new merchandise to commemorate it, from apparel to figures 😈 https://t.co/xShTvAvK7L
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Blizzard Entertainment is wasting no time getting fans hyped for Diablo IV's next expansion by revealing new clothes, patches, and figures inspired by Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred.
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Framework just raised DDR5 prices on DIY laptops by 50%. AI datacenters are devouring RAM, and consumers are starting to feel it. https://t.co/U9wBJXdoP0
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Framework’s RAM hike highlights how AI-driven demand is rippling out into consumer hardware.
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RAM prices are completely out of control, making it tough to upgrade a PC. Whether you're hoping to buy for yourself or for your favorite PC gamer, I have some advice to help you avoid overpaying 🧠 https://t.co/vrAqSIgve4
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There are alternatives to paying through the nose for DDR5 RAM.
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OpenAI finally launched GPT-5.2 after CEO Sam Altman had previously declared "code red" following Google's successful Gemini 3 launch. "I believe that when a competitive threat happens, you want to focus on it, deal with it quickly." https://t.co/AkNFjvupyb
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OpenAI recently launched GPT‑5.2 in response to Google’s success with Gemini 3 and its challenge to ChatGPT.
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Why didn't we ever get an Xbox phone like this? AYANEO is making a spiritual successor to 2011's "PlayStation phone" and it looks damn good. https://t.co/RFGB41WuGN
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Xperia Play, is that you? AYANEO is bringing it back in everything but name.
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There's no denying that the Xbox Ally X is expensive. If you still want a solid gaming handheld but don't want to pay that much for one, the original ROG Ally is the device to consider, not the Xbox Ally ⤵️ https://t.co/2g2MImuXHm
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Xbox Ally X's price tag hurts. If you want a solid Windows gaming handheld for less, consider the last-gen ROG Ally or Legion Go.
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The Walt Disney Company announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI through a new three-year licensing agreement. It will enable Sora AI to create user-prompted social videos from its copyrighted content. https://t.co/QfD5MioHqs
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Marvel heroes, Pixar icons, and Mickey Mouse step into AI with Disney’s $1B OpenAI deal, changing how fans create content.
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