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According to Statcounter’s September 2025 data, the long-retired Windows 7 just pulled off one of the strangest comebacks in tech history. Despite being officially unsupported since January 2020, the operating system’s global market share jumped from 3.59 percent in August to 9.61 percent in September. Meanwhile, Windows 10 saw a significant drop from 45.53 percent to 40.5 percent, while Windows 11 dipped only slightly from 49.08 percent to 48.94 percent. The most dramatic shifts occurred in Asia, where Windows 7’s usage skyrocketed from 5.64 percent to 18.67 percent in a single month—a stunning tripling of share. Before that, it had…

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is about to become far less wallet-friendly, with its Ultimate tier jumping from $20 to $30 per month—a steep 50% increase that’s already prompting mass cancellations. The backlash was immediate and intense enough to overwhelm Microsoft’s account management system, with many users reporting that they were unable to cancel their subscriptions due to repeated loading errors on the My Access website. Posts on Reddit quickly circulated screenshots of the “We couldn’t load your subscriptions” message, fueling speculation that Microsoft was intentionally blocking cancellations. However, given the timing, it’s far more likely that the servers were simply…

Google is preparing a major update to Gmail that will remove two familiar features early in 2026—Gmailify and POP mail retrieval. These changes are part of a larger effort to simplify Gmail’s handling of external accounts and transition users toward newer standards like IMAP. The first feature on the chopping block, Gmailify, launched in 2016 to give non-Google email users a “Gmail-like” experience. It enabled accounts from services such as Yahoo! and Outlook to benefit from Gmail’s advanced tools—superior spam filtering, automatic inbox categorization, improved push notifications, and enhanced search capabilities. However, starting January 2026, these perks will disappear, and…

If you’re looking for a fast, capable, and space-saving PC that doesn’t cost a fortune, the Beelink SER8 mini PC should be on your radar. It’s currently available for $498 on Amazon (regularly $618)—a great deal considering the premium hardware packed into its compact design. Under the hood, the SER8 runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS processor and comes loaded with 32GB of DDR5 memory, ensuring smooth multitasking across all your daily tasks, from productivity apps to streaming and web browsing. The 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD not only gives you plenty of room for storage but also delivers lightning-fast…

Perplexity is taking a bold step by making its Comet AI browser available to everyone, removing the $200-per-month “Max” subscription barrier that previously restricted access. The browser, built around the promise of AI-assisted web exploration, can automatically find, summarize, and interpret information for you, theoretically keeping malware and misleading content at bay. But while it’s free now, many of Comet’s advanced functions remain locked behind that premium tier. Comet’s concept is to function more like a research assistant than a traditional browser, using the company’s large language model (LLM) technology—called Sidecar—to interact with websites and provide synthesized insights. The browser…

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…