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If you’ve been waiting for a standout laptop deal, Best Buy’s latest discount on the Lenovo Yoga 7i should grab your attention. This sleek 2-in-1 convertible offers solid performance, an excellent display, and plenty of modern features—all for just $599.99, a steep $400 markdown from its regular $999.99 price tag. The Yoga 7i runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 5 226V processor with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 512GB SSD, providing enough speed and storage for smooth multitasking, Office apps, and web-based workflows. It’s also equipped with Intel Arc graphics and qualifies as a Copilot+ PC, unlocking the latest AI integrations…

OpenAI is taking another major step in AI video generation with the launch of Sora 2, a next-generation system capable of producing videos that look and sound remarkably real. The model improves upon its predecessor with enhanced physics simulation, enabling scenes that follow natural movement and logic rather than artificial approximations. With Sora 2, users can generate intricate motion sequences—such as gymnasts flipping through the air or figure skaters performing precise spins—while synchronized dialogue and sound effects are automatically created to match. The system can even reconstruct real individuals and objects from uploaded videos, accurately reproducing their appearance and voice…

Chrome’s grip on the browser market has never been stronger. New statistics from Statcounter show that Google Chrome now commands 71.77 percent of global web usage across desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets—a record high for the platform. Apple’s Safari retains second place with 13.9 percent, largely powered by iPhone users, while Microsoft Edge holds 4.67 percent. Other players such as Firefox (2.17%), Samsung Internet (1.86%), and Opera (1.74%) lag well behind. Despite past anti-trust pressures and ongoing concerns about extensions and AI integration, Chrome’s popularity continues to soar, illustrating that most users remain unwilling to abandon Google’s flagship browser.

Edge users who venture beyond Microsoft’s official extension store could soon have additional protection against malicious add-ons. Extensions installed via the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store are already vetted for safety, but sideloaded extensions—those installed from unofficial sources—carry inherent risks. They are untested and may contain malware or disrupt browser performance. A new feature in development, according to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, will automatically detect and revoke harmful sideloaded extensions, improving browser security for Edge users. Microsoft plans to make this feature widely available starting November 2025. In the meantime, users are advised to be vigilant with sideloaded extensions, as the…

Xbox Game Pass, long heralded as one of the most cost-effective ways to access a massive library of games, is seeing its U.S. subscription prices jump sharply. Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft’s top-tier package, will now cost $29.99 per month, up from $19.99. Subscribers still get hundreds of console and PC titles, along with streaming capabilities, but the nearly 50% increase has already drawn attention from the gaming community. Microsoft is sweetening the deal with new additions, including a curated selection of Ubisoft+ classics and Fortnite Crew content through a partnership with Epic Games. The company assigns these extras a combined…

Elon Musk has announced plans for Grokipedia, an alternative to Wikipedia that will be developed by his artificial intelligence company xAI. The name references Grok, Musk’s in-house AI chatbot, which he describes as a tool designed to search for truth. According to Musk, Grokipedia will share Wikipedia’s encyclopedic structure but will use AI to ensure what he claims will be greater neutrality and accuracy in its content. The decision underscores Musk’s long-running criticism of Wikipedia, which he has accused of leaning toward left-wing political views and failing to uphold objectivity. Those criticisms were recently echoed by Musk ally David Sacks,…

Microsoft is reshaping its consumer subscription lineup with the launch of Microsoft 365 Premium, a plan that merges its traditional productivity suite with advanced Copilot AI tools. At $19.99 per month, Premium replaces the $20 Copilot Pro subscription, which is being retired, and combines it with the Family version of Microsoft 365. The result is a single package aimed at households and professionals who want AI woven into everyday productivity. The new plan grants users access to Microsoft’s core Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, with Copilot Chat built into each. It also includes 1TB of storage…

HP’s latest addition to its professional monitor lineup aims to collapse the distinction between ultrawide displays and dual-screen setups. The HP Series 5 Pro Conferencing Monitor is a 49-inch behemoth that prioritizes office use and collaboration tools rather than gaming. Its expansive 5120×1440 resolution effectively replicates two QHD panels merged together, and with built-in functionality that allows the screen to be segmented into multiple virtual monitors, it offers tremendous flexibility for productivity. Users can split the display into a clean 21:9 workspace alongside a secondary section, or divide it further to suit conferencing needs where ultra-wide 32:9 visuals are impractical.…

Intel’s efforts to stage a comeback in the global semiconductor market may soon involve a surprising partner: AMD. After recently announcing a high-profile alliance with Nvidia, Intel is now in talks with its fiercest competitor about producing AMD processors in Intel’s own foundries, according to a report by Semafor. The move would represent a significant shift in the industry, as two rivals consider working together amid intensifying global demand for advanced chips. While the potential agreement has not yet been finalized—and could take months due to regulatory reviews—the deal would see Intel manufacture AMD-designed chips, despite the companies’ rivalry in…

Scoring a high-quality webcam no longer means spending big, thanks to a steep discount on Ugreen’s 2K webcam, now down to $21.99 on Amazon (was $35.99). That’s a 39 percent savings, offering premium features at a cost that undercuts many of its 1080p-only rivals. Unlike most entry-level webcams, this model records in 2K resolution (1440p), giving your video calls and recordings extra detail and clarity that helps you look your best. Whether you’re logging into virtual meetings, creating content, or chatting with family, the camera’s automatic lighting and color adjustments help deliver consistent, natural results. The wide 80-degree field of…