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Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Microsoft really doesn’t want you to wander off to the competition. This time, it’s not just about search — it’s about AI. And just like a clingy friend at a party, Microsoft keeps finding ways to stand between you and anyone else you might want to talk to. Search for “Claude” — Anthropic’s AI chatbot — using Bing in Microsoft Edge and you’ll still get the link you asked for. But you’ll also get a big banner announcing “Your Copilot is here”, plus its own search box, as if Copilot just popped up…

Looking to upgrade your daily laptop without overspending? The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1, currently $400 off at Best Buy, may be exactly what you need. Priced down from $1,000 to just $600, this convertible laptop strikes an impressive balance between performance, portability, and display quality — making it a strong contender for students, professionals, or anyone who needs a reliable device for work and play. The star of the show here is the 14-inch OLED display, offering a 1920×1200 resolution in a taller 16:10 aspect ratio. OLED panels deliver much richer contrast and color accuracy than standard LED screens, and…

Charging multiple devices doesn’t always mean carrying a tangle of cables or investing in a heavy, multi-port charging brick. Anker’s dual USB-C charging cable offers a smart and compact alternative, and right now, it’s available at 35% off on Amazon, bringing the price down to just $17. If you’re looking for a space-saving way to stay powered up, this 2-in-1 cable might be the most convenient tech accessory you add to your bag this summer. What sets it apart is its clever layout and power flexibility. The cable measures four feet in total, with a standard USB-C connector on one…

Summer heat can take a toll on your tech just as much as it does on you, and if your laptop is showing signs of overheating, it’s time to act. The ChillCore laptop cooling pad, now 20% off and selling for just $27.98 on Amazon, offers a feature-rich and affordable way to protect your system from thermal throttling or shutdowns. Whether you’re gaming, editing, or just working long hours, this is a timely upgrade that can make a big difference. Take it from personal experience: after jumping back into World of Warcraft recently, I found out the hard way how…

Microsoft is bringing Windows 11 SE to a quiet but definitive close, marking the end of a short-lived experiment aimed at capturing the K-12 education market from Google’s Chromebooks. In a recently revised support document discovered by German tech outlet Dr. Windows, Microsoft confirmed that the upcoming version 24H2 will be the final feature update for Windows 11 SE. After that, the company plans to halt all technical support, feature improvements, and security updates by October 2026 — a date that now aligns with the revised end-of-life schedule for Windows 10. This signals a broader strategic shift at Microsoft as…

Concerns about AI privacy flared up this week after ChatGPT users discovered that some shared conversations had become publicly searchable on Google. The issue stemmed from ChatGPT’s “share” feature, which allows users to create a public link to their AI-generated chats. Although the feature displays a warning that shared links can be accessed by anyone with the URL and includes an additional opt-in for allowing search engine indexing, many users may not have realized just how public their conversations had become. With a simple search using “site:chat.openai.com/share,” Google surfaced a variety of indexed chats—some of which contained surprisingly personal information.…

Amazon is looking to expand how it monetizes Alexa+ beyond the planned subscription fees, with CEO Andy Jassy revealing that advertising may soon play a significant role in the service’s future. In a conference call following Amazon’s recent earnings report, Jassy highlighted the positive reception from the approximately one million users currently testing Alexa+ in its early preview. He explained that as Alexa+ enables longer, more interactive conversations, there will be natural opportunities to introduce advertising that helps users discover relevant products while generating additional revenue for Amazon. This approach fits neatly into Amazon’s existing advertising ecosystem, which already uses…

Valve has unveiled the official Steam sale and festival schedule for the first half of 2026, giving PC gamers a clear view of what to expect in the months ahead. While specific game discounts are always kept secret until each event goes live, the pre-announced dates allow users to budget their spending and plan ahead. The slate includes both massive seasonal events and smaller, themed festivals that spotlight everything from detective games to ocean adventures. The calendar kicks off with the tail end of the Winter Sale, running from December 18, 2025, through January 5, 2026—a perennial favorite that spans…

Efforts to protect U.S. consumers from the increasingly manipulative tactics of subscription-based services are once again in motion, this time from the legislative branch. After the Federal Trade Commission’s 2023 attempt to implement a “click-to-cancel” rule was blocked by the judiciary earlier this year—on the grounds that the agency had overstepped its authority—a group of Democratic lawmakers is now introducing a bill that aims to do the same thing through Congressional mandate. The proposed law, dubbed the “Click-to-Cancel Act of 2025,” directly references the FTC’s original regulatory attempt and seeks to codify its protections into federal law. At the core…

While the idea of a multi-screen laptop might not feel new—veterans in the space may remember the ThinkPad W700DS with its slide-out auxiliary display—most dual-screen implementations have been large, heavy, and workstation-focused. That’s what makes the SZBox DSX156 so intriguing. It offers not only a 15.6-inch full HD screen, but also includes a 7-inch secondary touchscreen embedded next to the keyboard, all within a chassis that weighs just 1.6 kilograms (around 3.5 pounds). This more compact form factor challenges the notion that dual-screen setups have to come with a bulk penalty, potentially opening the door to more practical, portable implementations…