From The Verge: When Microsoft first launched its Copilot Pro plan last year and wanted an extra $20 a month on top of a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription to get AI-powered Office features, it seemed like a tall ask. After bundling Office AI features into Microsoft 365 subscriptions...

From PC World: Elon Musk wants to develop an alternative online encyclopedia that’ll go by the name “Grokipedia.” It’ll be made with his AI company xAI, according to the announcement via social media post. The name is derived from Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, which—according to Musk—is designed to search...

From PC Mag: Meta has long used your activity across its apps to serve up targeted ads, but it will reportedly soon tap another trove of user data: the conversations you have with its AI-powered products.

If a user chats with Meta AI about family vacations, for example, they may be shown Reels...

From EETimes: The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a profound economic transformation, one anchored by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) that spells the end of an era defined by predictably declining costs of transistors.

At the center of this structural shift is TSMC’s...

From ExtremeTech: Apple is approaching mass production for its next-generation MacBook lineup, which will run on the M5 chip, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The brand is reportedly preparing to launch new MacBook Pro models (codenamed J714 and J716) and MacBook Air models (J813 and J815) with...

From PC World: I’ve often considered that Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is the best deal in gaming, if you’re looking to get a huge amount of variety and access for a small monthly fee. I might have to recalculate after the latest price hike. This morning Microsoft announced prices going up in the U.S...

From CNET: Like TV screen static, a VHS tape rewinding, or a butter churn, the grating sound of AOL dial-up Internet will also soon be a thing of the past.

As the company announced in August on its support website, "Dial-up Internet to be discontinued." As of Sept. 30, the site notes, "this service...

From TechCrunch: Amazon on Wednesday announced the debut of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand that offers a range of grocery items, most of which are priced under $5. The brand offers everything from milk and olive oil to fresh produce, meat, and seafood. Amazon Fresh grocery items will be...

From Corsair Press Release: CORSAIR is proud to launch the premium VOID v2 MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset for Xbox™ and the VOID WIRELESS v2 MAX Gaming Headset.

"The CORSAIR VOID family of gaming headsets has become synonymous with high-quality gaming audio, lasting comfort, and superb build quality...

From Thermaltake Press Release: Thermaltake proudly announces the GR300 Racing Simulator Cockpit, available in Black and Snow finishes. Designed as an accessible yet high-performance entry point into sim racing, the GR300 combines a durable steel frame, adjustable PVC racing seat, and customizable...