DOOM asks, "Are you human?" after years of us asking "Will it play DOOM?"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch created aCAPTCHA that’s a playable version of DOOMwithin your net internet ride. To pass the test, you’ll have to defeat three enemies in Nightmare mode. How I feel when playing an 8-bit version of Doom placed inside a CAPTCHA (actual image is of Doom Eternal). In the game, you have 0% armor and 100% health....

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Karen Stephens

Google AI Studio boss says AGI will "look a lot like a product release" after Sam Altman claimed the benchmark would pass with surprisingly little societal impact

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. However, it’s beginning to show great promise, especially with the success of scaling test time computing. As such, the straight shot approach and scaling greater heights while building toward ASI increasingly look more plausible. Kilpatrick shared some insights about AGI, stating that it will still be achieved. However, “it’s likely going to just look a lot like a product release....

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Elizabeth Gutierrez

Microsoft designer shares first look at 'dynamic wallpaper' plans for Windows 11 — but have they already been scrapped?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Early support for dynamic wallpapers has been spotted in Windows 11 Insider builds in the past. Whether support for dynamic wallpapers ever ships remains to be seen. Dynamic wallpapers for Windows 11 would animate in the background. In the meantime, be sure to check outKisselev’s excellent dynamic wallpaper work on Behance.

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Charles Gonzalez

Studio behind Hi-Fi Rush rebrands — its first post since being closed down by Xbox

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. 2024 was a rollercoaster year for Tango Gameworks, the developers behind the critically acclaimed Hi-Fi Rush. While the name change is small, it’s symbolic of the developers new start under new leadership. As of now, Tango Gameworks Inc.’s plans for 2025 remain unclear.

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Derek Ortiz

This brand-new ergonomic desktop keyboard was designed by Microsoft — but you'll be paying a premium for it

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Incase is highlighting how small the overall footprint of the keyboard is, being just 13-inches by 8.6-inches. The Compact Ergonomic Keyboard launches in the next few weeks, but it won’t be cheap. This keyboard was canceled by Microsoft, and is being revived by Incase. For that price, you’re paying for that “designed by Microsoft” aesthetic....

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Erik Ramos

This essential plugin for the Steam Deck does a better job telling you how your games will play than Valve can manage itself

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Valve does an insane amount of testing and lists Steam Deck compatibility in its listings. But it’s essentially as simple as downloading a file and installing it. Get ProtonDB information right into your Steam Deck library with this simple, yet highly useful plugin. Tap on this, then tap on the little icon that looks like a shop....

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Patrick Avila

This is the best way to play your Epic Games library on the Steam Deck, because it doesn't require a launcher

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. During the Christmas break from work, I spent a lot of time getting reacquainted with mySteam Deck. It’s been neglected a little of late, not least because I also recently acquired anROG Ally. Nobody wants additional launchers interfering with the UI of the Steam Deck, but fortunately there’s a way to get your Epic Games library without....

January 2, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Teresa Hartman

Windows 11 wrapped up 2024 with a massive spike in Steam users

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Windows 11 had a big year among Steam users in 2024. That figure comes on the heels of a respectable month-over-month increase of 6.16% between November and December 2024. Windows 11 increased its market share by more than 13% in 2024 among Steam users. Windows 11’s gains come largely at the expense of Windows 10 losing market share....

January 2, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Joseph Moreno

Half-Life's 'G-Man' actor Mike Shapiro drops a cryptic post that's begging to be Half-Life 3

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Half-Lifeis a beloved franchise that somehow even my wife knows about. She doesn’t really play games, by the way; that’s how big Half-Life is. Take a note of the clouds. For those unaware, Half-Life is a first-person shooter series created and published byValve. Players engage in a mix of combat, exploration, and solving puzzles throughout their journey....

January 1, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Lisa Greer

I've been testing this AI PC laptop for the last two weeks — It has a unique feature I've never seen before but disappoints in one key area

However, it costs less than other options and does get the job done. Pricing & specsDesign & buildSoftware & featuresDisplayPerformanceBattery lifeKeyboard & touchpadCamera, mic, & audioCompetitionScorecardShould you buy it? While it isn’t the sleekest or most powerful laptop out there, it does get the job done. The ACer Swift 14 AI has a nice design that fits in at both formal and casual settings. This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by Acer....

January 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1385 words · Sarah Bradford

This gorgeous gym bag can help you keep your New Year's resolution while storing all your tech

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get into better shape. But what does that have to do with tech and Windows Central? WaterField’s Tech Travel Gym Bag includes several pockets for your gym and travel gear. Preorders for the bag are live now, though orders won’t ship until January 13, 2025....

January 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Benjamin Lane

When and how to play the Squid Game event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. So when can we play? When does the Squid Game collaboration go live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6? (Image credit: Activision, Xbox) An emblem, large decal, spray, calling card, and emote are also part of the bundle. Oh, and the “Dead Light” zombies are meaner, so have fun with that. These floating cards are likely to be exchanged by players for in-game reward items....

January 1, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Ana Taylor

Bluesky saw a 763% rise in users in 2024, including 13 million new users in just the past month and a half

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Bluesky saw a massive surge in users in 2024. The social media platform has become one of the primary destinations for those leaving X (formerly Twitter). This year, 22.9 million people signed up for Bluesky. “At launch, Bluesky had an early community of 3M people. One week later, over a million new users had signed up,” said Bluesky....

December 31, 2024 · 1 min · 170 words · Deborah Lee