Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch takes aim at the iPad Air — and I think it wins

The new Surface Pro is an obvious direct competitor to Apple's iPad Air. It is roughly the same price, similar in size and design, and better emphasized as a tablet rather than a laptop.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-pro-12-inch-competes-with-ipad-air-and-wins

 AI in Windows 11: Bloat, brilliance, or something in between?

Some call it handy, others call it bloat. We’re asking the community: Is AI in Windows 11 useful or just taking up space?

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/ai-in-windows-11-bloat-brilliance-or-something-in-between

 Monster Hunter Wilds' May update gets crazy with Street Fighter's Akuma, harder Tempered monsters, balance changes, and more

Monster Hunter Wilds' next update is set to launch on May 28, 2025, and it will bring a mountain of new content from a Street Fighter 6 collaboration quest, new Tempered monsters to hunt, weapon balance changes, and more.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-may-update-gets-crazy-with-street-fighters-akuma-harder-tempered-monsters-balan

 No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy.

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/qualcomm-snapdragon-x-next-gen-computex

 Intel Arc GPUs are ready for Elden Ring Nightreign with a new driver that also improves FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds

Intel's latest Arc "Game On" graphics driver, version 32.0.101.6795, supports Elden Ring Nightreign, Dune: Awakening, and F1 25 ahead of their launches on PC.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/intel-arc-graphics-driver-may-2025-elden-ring-nightreign

 7 changes for Call of Duty that I know could improve the game in 2025

Anticipation for this year’s Call of Duty is ramping up. Still, as a longstanding fan, I have some grievances I would like to see the next premium game address.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/7-changes-for-call-of-duty-in-2025

 Project Thundermage: A glimpse at what Thunderbolt 5 GPUs might soon deliver

A new Intel Arc GPU concept from Sparkle supports Thunderbolt 5, allowing it to power more high-resolution displays and handle higher data transfer speeds.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/project-thundermage-a-glimpse-at-what-thunderbolt-5-gpus-might-soon-deliver

 More classic JRPGs get dates for Xbox, along with "Xbox Play Anywhere"support

Square Enix has announced dates and Xbox Play Anywhere support for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, a two-pack reimagining of the first two Dragon Quest games.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/more-classic-jrpgs-get-dates-for-xbox-along-with-xbox-play-anywhere-support


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