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Microsoft Defender RoguePlanet Zero-Day Grants SYSTEM Access on Updated Windows
A RoguePlanet PoC exploit targets a Microsoft Defender zero-day race condition and can produce a SYSTEM-level shell when successful.
Microsoft AI head calls out Anthropic for acting like Claude is conscious
“This is exactly what we don’t want from AIs.”
All the Liquid Glass Changes in macOS Golden Gate
When Liquid Glass launched in macOS Tahoe, Apple faced criticism over how the design looked on the Mac. Some people felt that Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe was an afterthought with little impact from the design update, while others had issues with contrast, readability, rounded corners, and design consistency. There were long complaint threads on the MacRumors forums and on Reddit, and some people refused to update.
Walmart Has the Least Expensive GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Gaming PC Ahead of Prime Day
The MSI Codez Z2 prebuilt is priced under $1,750.
Grab an Alienware Aurora RTX 5080 Gaming PC With 64GB of RAM for $2,575 Before It Goes Out of Stock
Dell Outlet include the same 1 year warranty as buying brand new from Dell.com.
Microsoft Restores Some GitHub Repos, Keeps Others Offline as Miasma Probe Continues
Microsoft confirms it temporarily removed GitHub repos after Miasma worm compromised 73 of its open-source projects to inject an information stealer.
visionOS 27: Siri AI, Eye-Aware Notifications, Curved Windows, and More
Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote may have seemed relatively quiet on the Vision Pro front, but the visionOS 27 beta contains a decent amount of new features and quality of life improvements that are likely to be welcomed by the headset's user base. As you'd expect, visionOS 27 is getting the new Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features that Apple has brought to iOS 27 and macOS 27, but this time they feel more seamlessly integrated into the platform compared to previous efforts.
Microsoft AI chief walks back comments about AI taking over white-collar work
Suleyman argues there’s a “very important distinction” between tasks and jobs.
BenQ MA320UG Review: A 32-Inch 4K 120Hz Display Made for Macs
BenQ is expanding its display lineup with the MA320UG, a 32-inch 4K 120Hz display designed for Mac users. BenQ's new $830 display connects to a Mac using Thunderbolt 4, and provides up to 96W charging. The MA320UG has an appealing design with a silver aluminum stand and a round height-adjustment arm that has up to 150mm of travel. It can be used in landscape or portrait mode by rotating, and the bottom of the base has a rubber pad where a Mac can sit.
Xbox Is Unable to Meet Demand for New Consoles, Rethinking Approach to Project Helix
Xbox isn't able to keep up with the demand for new consoles as a result of component shortages, which is prompting Microsoft to rethink the strategy for its next console.
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2026 in 10 Minutes
Apple held its WWDC 2026 keynote today, introducing iOS 27, macOs 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27. It took Apple an hour and a half to walk through the major new features in the updates, but we have a quicker 10 minute recap for those who want the highlights. It took Apple an hour and a half to walk through the major new features in the updates, but we have a quicker 10 minute recap for those who want the highlights.
Apple Brings Full-Resolution iCloud Shared Albums to Android and Windows
Apple today announced an update to iCloud Shared Albums to allow friends and family on Android and Windows to join and contribute photos more conveniently, with support for full-resolution images. The improvement for Android and Windows users removes a notable friction point for mixed-device groups, enabling users outside the Apple ecosystem to participate in shared albums via iCloud.com more easily, as well as add photos at full-resolution with no compression for the first time.
Xbox Game Pass Shed 'Millions of Subscribers' Following October 2025 Price Hike
Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass lost "millions of subscribers" after it increased prices by 50% with a price hike in October 2025.
The 4K-Capable Andromeda Insights Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming PC Drops to Just $1,499 Shipped
The Radeon RX 9070 XT nearly matches the peformance of the now-$1,000 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
The iBuyPower Element Pro Ryzen X3D Edition Gaming PC With GeForce RTX 5070 GPU Drops to $1,449
Outstanding prebuilt for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it's capable enough to run games in 4K as well.
Official Halo: Campaign Evolved Cinematic Story Trailer Marked 'Captured on PS5 Pro' — So What Happened?
Microsoft has published a new Halo: Campaign Evolved cinematic story trailer that, oddly, is labelled as having been captured on PS5 Pro.
Microsoft’s AI chief says superintelligence is near, but won’t take your job
Mustafa Suleyman thinks superintelligence is near, but won’t take your job.
Xbox exclusives are back and more complicated than ever
The next Gears of War is an Xbox exclusive, but Halo isn’t. What’s going on?
VerdantBamboo Deploys BSD Variant of BRICKSTORM on Linux Appliances
VerdantBamboo used BRICKSTORM, PLENET, and AGENTPSD after an 18-month breach, enabling stealthy Linux appliance access.
Xbox Game Exclusivity Will Be Decided on a 'Case-by-Case' Basis, Microsoft Says
Xbox exec Matt Booty has attempted to clarify Microsoft's new position on game exclusivity, following the reveal that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will never come to PlayStation.
VS Code Adds 2-Hour Extension Auto-Update Delay to Limit Supply Chain Attacks
VS Code 1.123 adds a two-hour delay before extensions auto-update to newer versions when automatic updates are enabled.
The Warlock is Coming to Diablo Immortal Now, Too | IGN Live 2026
Just a couple months after debuting in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, the Warlock is coming to Diablo Immortal on June 17.At least based on the announcement trailer for the new class, the Warlock looks extremely similar to its Diablo 4 counterpart, what with all the demons and the fiery chains that are surely going to cover the entire screen. It also looks like the story justification for the Warlock class is largely carrying over to the mobile game too. The narrator or the actual Warlock – it's not super clear – talks about how people "fear its dark power. I choose to wield it. I am the unstoppable, roaring answer to the darkness." The 'it' in this context is the power of Hell itself, which the Warlock uses to command demons to fight, well, other demons. At least in Diablo 4, this power comes with a cost, so hopefully there is some kind of story built into Diablo Immortal to explore the themes of the loss of control and corruption. Or at least, hopefully Blizzard finds a way to get the Apocalypse build into the mobile game. Whether you love Diablo Immortal or you hate it, you won't have to wait long to figure out what kind of chaos you'll be able to get into with the new class. The Warlock is coming to Diablo Immortal on June 17. Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra
Esports Manager 2026 Announces Release Date — IGN Live 2026
The Esports World Cup in Paris is quickly approaching, giving players from around the world the opportunity to compete for glory and millions of dollars. Esports Manager 2026 is designed to make you feel part of that action, managing a team of esports players as you chase greatness. And we just learned at the Indie Loop event at IGN Live that the game will launch on the same day the Esports World Cup begins: July 6.Esports Manager 2026, from developer Neurona Games and publisher indie.io, is exactly what it sounds like: a management sim where you control the day-to-day operation of a whole esports organization. That includes scouting and signing players; recruiting a full staff of coaches, managers, analysts, and media specialists; maintaining the relationships of everyone in your organization; managing income, sponsorships, and expenses; and lots more. You’ll face all the pressures and decisions of a real organization leader.You can take control of a real-life organization or create your own from scratch, and you can scout and sign real-life players who each have their own skills and ratings across several categories. Once you’ve formed your team, you can train them to improve their skills, but you’ll also need to make sure not to overwork them or make them unhappy. You then take them into tournaments, set their team strategy, and watch them perform in semi-3D match simulations. As part of Steam Sports Fest in December, Esports Manager 2026 released a free demo. In the months since and in response to player feedback, it’s undergone a significant overhaul, with major systems reworked and most features expanded. And match simulations are one of the areas that have seen the biggest improvement.The tactic creator has been reworked with more options, and they have more of an effect on the outcome of matches, giving you additional control as your team’s strategist. And simulations now include match commentary and caster-style presentations, making it feel more like you’re watching a real broadcast.Management conversations and relationship building have also gotten major upgrades. There are now hundreds of additional player interactions, emails, and other conversations, as well as 50 new chat scenarios. So there are now a lot more situations for you to navigate to keep morale high within the team.All of the other systems and mechanics have gotten deeper, too. Contract negotiations and player transfers have been reworked, there are new contract renewal systems, and a new legal system tied to contracts and management decisions. The UI and navigation systems have improved, there are new training and home screens, and visuals in general have been polished.In short, Esports Manager 2026 still delivers the same core gameplay experience that sees you try to build and maintain an organization that can conquer the industry, it’s just now much more detailed and gives you more control over each facet of your team. And the game doesn’t really have an “end,” per se. There isn’t a story mode for you to defeat, and there’s no time limit on your franchise. Your team is always shifting and changing as time goes on, so there’s always new things to manage.Esports Manager 2026 lands exclusively on PC on July 6. If you want more info on the game or want to try the demo, head over to its Steam page. For the latest news and updates, you can follow it on Discord.