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JD Sports plans to let shoppers buy through AI platforms

Retailer to allow ‘one-click purchases’ through assistants such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in US

The Guardian - UK

Xbox Game Pass Users Caught Off Guard by Additional Day One Game

Xbox Game Pass users were caught by surprise after a day one game released early, sparking excitement and confusion across the platform.

International Business Times UK

EU Threatens Sanctions on Google, Microsoft and US Banks Over Trump's Greenland Claims

The European Union is preparing sanctions against major American technology companies and banks if the US refuses to withdraw renewed claims over Greenland.

International Business Times UK

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Windows Wrap: Dell resurrects XPS, HP redefines mini PCs, and Lenovo steals Surface's lunch — all at CES 2026

From the HP EliteBoard G1a to the return of the Dell XPS, CES 2026 delivered wild hardware. Meanwhile, Microsoft denied rumors of 22,000 layoffs.

Windows Central

Windows Media Player’s ‘find album information’ functionality has been removed — you’ll have to find other software for playing and ripping CDs with relevant track information

Microsoft has quietly removed ‘find album information’ and ‘update album info online’ tools from the Media Player apps supplied with Windows 11.

Tom’s Hardware

Admins finally get the power to uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU versions — devices must meet specific conditions to allow the removal of the AI app

Microsoft finally allows administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app from managed versions of Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and EDU. However, you need to have Microsoft 365 Copilot installed, among other conditions.

Tom’s Hardware

Asus adds 64MB ROM to Strix Neo AM5 motherboards, following Gigabyte — capacity large enough to fit pre-installed Wi-Fi drivers

Asus has incorporated a 64MB ROM into its all-new Strix Neo AM5 motherboards to support future Ryzen releases. For now, though, Asus is using the extra capacity to hold an integrated Wi-Fi driver, handy for new Windows 11 installs.

Tom’s Hardware

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A classic space sim conceived by Star Citizen's creator just got an unofficial sequel after 15 years of development: 'The project was based on the crazy idea that Microsoft "axed" Chris Roberts' Freelancer'

Freelancer: The Nomad Legacy is available now.

PC Gamer

Trump may be the beginning of the end for ‘enshittification’ – this is our chance to make tech good again

The US president is weaponising tech, but his tariffs and Brexit provide a surprising opportunity to gain back digital control of our lives, says science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow

The Guardian - UK

North Korean hackers using malicious QR codes in spear phishing, FBI warns

Kimsuky's latest attacks can bypass email protections and MFA to steal M365 and VPN accounts.

TechRadar

10 emergency directives retired as CISA declares them redundant

The directives served their purpose and are no longer needed.

TechRadar

Microsoft's first Windows 11 preview build of 2026 brings more Copilot+ PC features to everyone — here's what's new

Microsoft's first new preview build of Windows 11 for 2026 is packing a handful of Copilot additions, along with a new mobile Resume feature and more.

Windows Central

Elder Scrolls fans are taking it well after Microsoft says it's a 'big year for games ending in 6' ahead of its upcoming Xbox Direct showcase: 'I'm practically living off hopium and copium at this point'

Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't the only big game people are waiting for.

PC Gamer

Microsoft Stock Is Trading in a Range - Shorting Out-of-the-Money Puts Works

Microsoft stock has been trading in a range for the last 2 months. Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) put options has been one of the best plays. Right now, a one-month 4% OTM put provides a 1.5% income yield.

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Windows Central

Microsoft may integrate Copilot Chat directly into the File Explorer on Windows 11 next

A new Copilot button might be making its way to the File Explorer app on Windows 11, if a newly discovered hidden button is anything to go by.

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I Asked Grok and 2 Other AIs Which Stocks To Invest In for 2026 — Here’s What They Said

AI chatbots revealed some of the best stocks to buy in 2026. See which companies could dominate the future, according to ChatGPT, Grok and Google Gemini.

Fortune

Bill Gates says AI could be used as a bioterrorism weapon akin to the COVID pandemic if it falls into the wrong hands

"We’ll need to be deliberate about how this technology is developed, governed, and deployed," Gates wrote.

TechRadar

We might see a successor to the MSI Claw 8 AI+ soon, as Intel promises plenty of gaming handhelds with Panther Lake CPUs

Intel isn't slowing down with its handheld ambitions, and it's promising a clutch of new portables for later in 2026.

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Read Bill Gates's 2026 annual letter in full

"As we start 2026, I am thinking about how the year ahead will set us up for the decades to come."

Windows Central

How to edit text files directly from Command Prompt and PowerShell on Windows 11 — using Microsoft Edit just like Linux's Nano

You can now use Microsoft Edit to create and edit text files directly in Command Prompt or PowerShell without switching apps, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Windows Central

Elon Musk pushed OpenAI into working with Microsoft and Azure from the early days — new court papers reveal his dismissal of Amazon's Jeff Bezos as a "tool"

New court documents reveal that Elon Musk played a key role in orchestrating OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft, urging CEO Sam Altman to strike an agreement with the tech giant in 2016.

Euronews

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says

DeepSeek, China's leading artificial intelligence start-up, is popular in countries such as Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran and Ethiopia, according to a new Microsoft study.

International Business Times UK

Job Layoffs Surge but Hiring Rate Hits Record Low — How to Survive It

US hiring rate sinks to 3.2%, the lowest in over a decade, as tech giants slash thousands of jobs. Experts analyse why the labour market feels 'frozen' and how workers can adapt.

International Business Times UK

Mississippi Lands $20B xAI Data Centre: Jobs Surge but Pollution Fears Grow

Mississippi has landed a record-breaking $20 billion (£14.89 billion) investment from Elon Musk's xAI to build the 'MACROHARDRR' data centre in Southaven.

Windows Central

Microsoft and PayPal's Copilot Checkout allows users to make purchases without leaving the AI chatbot — and it's out now

Microsoft and PayPal have partnered to create Copilot Checkout, an agentic AI service that allows users to make "seamless, reliable transactions" directly in Copilot.

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