Tom Warren
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Sony has now shipped 84.2 million PS5 consoles, with 3.9 million shipments in the recent quarter (up from 3.8 million a year ago). Ghost of Yotei sales have reached 3.3 million
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Sony has now shipped 84.2 million PS5 consoles, with 3.9 million shipments in the recent quarter (up from 3.8 million a year ago). Ghost of Yotei sales have reached 3.3 million
I now have an IONITY charger nearby, and Kia has now expanded Plug and Charge so you can link Electroverse to it instead of just Kia Charge 🙏
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I now have an IONITY charger nearby, and Kia has now expanded Plug and Charge so you can link Electroverse to it instead of just Kia Charge 🙏
Microsoft is adding passkeys to its Edge browser. Edge will let users store passkeys via the Microsoft Password Manager, and they can sync across devices www.theverge.com/news/813027/...
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Microsoft is adding passkeys to its Edge browser. Edge will let users store passkeys via the Microsoft Password Manager, and they can sync across devices www.theverge.com/news/813027/...
I’m glad we have the international break coming up 😬
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I’m glad we have the international break coming up 😬
have you ever updated your Windows 11 PC and selected the shutdown option and then it rebooted instead? Microsoft is finally fixing this bug in the Patch Tuesday update next week 🙏
November 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
have you ever updated your Windows 11 PC and selected the shutdown option and then it rebooted instead? Microsoft is finally fixing this bug in the Patch Tuesday update next week 🙏
Microsoft PowerPoint on iOS 26 now has Liquid Glass effects. Microsoft is gradually adapting its iOS apps to Apple’s new design system
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Microsoft PowerPoint on iOS 26 now has Liquid Glass effects. Microsoft is gradually adapting its iOS apps to Apple’s new design system
Microsoft says it’s aware of the Task Manager bug and is “working on a resolution for this issue”
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Microsoft says it’s aware of the Task Manager bug and is “working on a resolution for this issue”
this is Microsoft’s new “Ask Copilot” feature on the Windows 11 taskbar. If you enable this optional feature it will replace the Windows search bar on the taskbar, but you’ll still be able to access Windows search from the Start menu. Microsoft is now testing this with Dev Channel insiders
October 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
this is Microsoft’s new “Ask Copilot” feature on the Windows 11 taskbar. If you enable this optional feature it will replace the Windows search bar on the taskbar, but you’ll still be able to access Windows search from the Start menu. Microsoft is now testing this with Dev Channel insiders
Microsoft has started testing the Xbox full screen experience with MSI Claw models today, with “additional OEMs enabling their handhelds in the coming months.” It’s now available to Dev Channel Windows 11 testers blogs.windows.com/windows-insi...
October 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Microsoft has started testing the Xbox full screen experience with MSI Claw models today, with “additional OEMs enabling their handhelds in the coming months.” It’s now available to Dev Channel Windows 11 testers blogs.windows.com/windows-insi...
it’s crazy this bug exists in the latest Windows 11 update. My gaming PC slowed down massively after I opened and closed Task Manager 69 times. Nice 😬
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
it’s crazy this bug exists in the latest Windows 11 update. My gaming PC slowed down massively after I opened and closed Task Manager 69 times. Nice 😬
Microsoft has introduced a bizarre bug with Task Manager in the latest Windows 11 update 😵💫 After the October 2025 optional update, Task Manager duplicates itself when you close it. It leads to multiple versions of Task Manager running, using CPU and RAM resources 😬
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Microsoft has introduced a bizarre bug with Task Manager in the latest Windows 11 update 😵💫 After the October 2025 optional update, Task Manager duplicates itself when you close it. It leads to multiple versions of Task Manager running, using CPU and RAM resources 😬
Bluesky needs to support the new multi-layer icon format on iOS so this new logo can work well with Liquid Glass and tint or dark modes. Right now it stands out like a sore thumb
October 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Bluesky needs to support the new multi-layer icon format on iOS so this new logo can work well with Liquid Glass and tint or dark modes. Right now it stands out like a sore thumb
Microsoft has confirmed my scoop about ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming, per the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/a...
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Microsoft has confirmed my scoop about ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming, per the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/a...
Halo fans, here are your 4K wallpapers
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Halo fans, here are your 4K wallpapers
spot the Halo difference 👀
October 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
spot the Halo difference 👀
Clippy is back as an Easter egg in Copilot’s new Mico character. If you tap on Mico multiple times then Clippy appears
October 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Clippy is back as an Easter egg in Copilot’s new Mico character. If you tap on Mico multiple times then Clippy appears
Xbox president Sarah Bond appears to confirm that the next-gen Xbox will be a hybrid PC + console. “The next-gen console will be a very premium and high-end curated experience. You're starting to see some of the thinking we have in this handheld…” youtu.be/yDmwJ7tuoD8?...
October 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Xbox president Sarah Bond appears to confirm that the next-gen Xbox will be a hybrid PC + console. “The next-gen console will be a very premium and high-end curated experience. You're starting to see some of the thinking we have in this handheld…” youtu.be/yDmwJ7tuoD8?...
the AWS outage is affecting Ring doorbells. Sky News says “some users can’t see outside their house, definitely scary”
just look outside your window 😅
just look outside your window 😅
October 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
the AWS outage is affecting Ring doorbells. Sky News says “some users can’t see outside their house, definitely scary”
just look outside your window 😅
just look outside your window 😅
I finished Keeper over the weekend and I loved it. Double Fine’s latest game sounds ridiculous: you play as a walking lighthouse?! But it’s so unique, quirky, and delightful. If you have a spare 5 hours I’d highly recommend it 👍
October 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I finished Keeper over the weekend and I loved it. Double Fine’s latest game sounds ridiculous: you play as a walking lighthouse?! But it’s so unique, quirky, and delightful. If you have a spare 5 hours I’d highly recommend it 👍
I’m really enjoying ARC Raiders and Keeper today. Took a break from looting and shooting drones in ARC Raiders to play some Keeper and wow the art. It’s so unique and strange, I love it. I wasn’t sure about either of these games, but I’m pleasantly surprised at both
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I’m really enjoying ARC Raiders and Keeper today. Took a break from looting and shooting drones in ARC Raiders to play some Keeper and wow the art. It’s so unique and strange, I love it. I wasn’t sure about either of these games, but I’m pleasantly surprised at both
achievement unlocked: Xbox
October 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
achievement unlocked: Xbox
talking to my PC is going well 🥲
(it's an ROG Xbox Ally, not the original ROG Ally)
(it's an ROG Xbox Ally, not the original ROG Ally)
October 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
talking to my PC is going well 🥲
(it's an ROG Xbox Ally, not the original ROG Ally)
(it's an ROG Xbox Ally, not the original ROG Ally)
Copilot on the taskbar is one of Microsoft's new Windows 11 features it announced today. It replaces the search box and gives you a launcher-like prompt window and access to Copilot Vision / Voice
October 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Copilot on the taskbar is one of Microsoft's new Windows 11 features it announced today. It replaces the search box and gives you a launcher-like prompt window and access to Copilot Vision / Voice
are you getting an Xbox Ally / Ally X today? If so, I'd love to hear what the out of box experience is like for you, in particular setting it up with JUST the controller 🙏
October 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
are you getting an Xbox Ally / Ally X today? If so, I'd love to hear what the out of box experience is like for you, in particular setting it up with JUST the controller 🙏