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According to a new blog post fromMicrosoft, Microsoft 365’s Personal and Family plans have been bundled with Copilot and priced up to roughly $3 a month. The latest monthly cost is $9.99, up from $6.99, and the new annual fee is $99.99, up from $69.99. In addition to the basic plans getting Copilot rolled in, there are now additional “Basic,” “Personal Classic,” and “Family Classic” tiers without Copilot and “other advanced features” added for users who do not use AI in their workflows....

Microsofton Thursdayannouncedprice hikes for its latest Xbox Series S and Series X consoles, their controllers, headsets, and even first-party games amid “market conditions” and rising development costs. As a result, anXbox Series X consolenow costs $599.99/€599.99, the base controller is priced at $64.99/€64.99, and a first party game launched this holiday will carry a price tag of $79.99. Xbox Game Pass is not seeing an increase. “As of May 1, we have adjusted recommended retailer pricing for our consoles and controllers worldwide....

Edit 14-05-2025 7:00am PT:Microsoft, via Twitter (below), has now stated that the company does not use the data to train its large language models (AI models). In the M365 apps, we do not use customer data to train LLMs. This setting only enables features requiring internet access like co-authoring a document. https://t.co/o9DGn9QnHbNovember 25, 2024 It is not a secret that Microsoft’s Office has Connected Experiences whichanalyze content created by users. However, according to@nixCraft, an author ofCyberciti....

This week, another great milestone in the field of running Minecraft in unexpected ways has been met— this time, courtesy of the open-source CobolCraft project, we havea version of server Minecraft with most of its functionality intact that’s running on GnuCOBOL, which is derived from the pre-x86 COBOL coding language initially standardized in 1968 and designed in 1959. COBOL’s roots start as a Department of Defense-funded effort to make a highly readable coding language optimized for business workloads and cross-platform, cross-architecture stability and performance....

If you’ve been trying to get your hands on theAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3Dsince its launch in March, then I’m happy to report that you can now score one at MSRP at not one but two retailers ahead of thisMemorial Dayweekend. Right now, you’re able to grab one at the MSRP of$699 at Amazon, and also atB&H Photo, both with free shipping and just a few days' lead time. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is our slam-dunk best CPU pick for high-performance gaming, thanks to its performant hardware and energy efficiency....

We reported yesterday that users have been complaining for months aboutMSI Z790 motherboard issuesthat resulted in systems not powering on at all or failing repeatedly during POST (Power On Self-Test). Today, MSIissued a statement via Redditconfirming the findings of YouTuber Joshi Repair, who suggested that cracks found on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub) of an MSI Z790 Tomahawk WiFi motherboard resulted from a factory fault. “We have discovered a minority of units might encounter non-functional PCH potentially resulting in Dead on Arrival (DOA) of the motherboard products....

MSI’s latest firmware for AM5 motherboards has a 105W TDP option for theRyzen 5 9600XandRyzen 7 9700X.Kuroberushared on X that this new modification improves performance by up to 13% in testing. The new TDP option is available in the OC tab of supported MSI BIOS. It is a one-click toggle right underneath the CPU ratio options, making it easy for users to toggle the settings on and off. The “TDP to 105W” option increases the power limit of the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X from 65W to 105W....

MSI is jumping into the increasingly competitive handheld gaming sector. AtCESin Las Vegas, the company announced the MSI Claw, the first of the modern batch of portable gaming PCs based on an Intel processor. MSI reps tell me that the system should range between $699 to $799 in three configurations when it launches in February or March. At first glance, it looks quite a bit like theAsus ROG Ally, another Windows-based gaming handheld, one which uses the rival AMD Ryzen Z1 processor....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict MSI’s Titan 18 HX AI delivers chart-topping performance, an exceptionally vibrant screen, and all the technology you’re able to dream of. Although its loud fans and brief battery life are pitfalls, this monster is a dream machine for those who can afford it. Exceptional performance Cherry MX mechanical keyboard Impressive build quality Thunderbolt 5 ports Shockingly expensive Loud fans Brief battery life Finicky touchpad Average speakers Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Monster Hunter fans rejoice because you can now get a limited edition Monster Hunter-themedRTX 4060 TiGPU fromMSI. It comes bundled with a similarly themed MSI Force GC30 controller. Monster Hunter is an action RPG launched in 2004 for thePlayStation 2and later released on other platforms like the Wii and PlayStation Portable. The Monster Hunter franchise has six titles, with the fourth installment, Monster Hunter: World, and onwards available onMicrosoftWindows. A seventh title, Monster Hunter Wilds, is slated to launch next year on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation....

Bargain shoppers on Newegg may be excited to find the deal of a lifetime, a GTX 1080 Tigoing for only $1.63. Unfortunately, the refurbished 1080 Ti will come with a hefty $400 shipping cost, making it barely competitive with other refurbished 1080 Ti’s on Newegg. At least the card itself can be split into four easy payments of $0.41.Update (June 10, 14:22 ET):A Newegg Spokesperson responded to our request for comment by saying that the listing in question violates their policies and will be taken down....

TheNintendo Switch 2offers valuable and much-needed upgrades over the original Switch. It features a larger, higher-resolution screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, bigger Joy-Con controllers that now attach magnetically, improved graphics capabilities, and even some new social features. However, it appears that the company has limited the functionality of the onboard USB-C port. Nintendo has intentionally implemented measures to restrict third-party accessories, including docks, hubs, and other accessories, from working with the new Switch 2....

Nvidia on Wednesday became the world’s first company to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion, making it the world’s most valuable company ever. The company’s stock price is driven by the AI frenzy as well as its unique position in the AI ecosystem as the key supplier of hardware and software stack for training and inference. By reaching the $4 trillion market capitalization, Nvidia not only left behind such tech giants as Apple,Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook), andMicrosoft, but also the vast majority of semiconductor companies....