Paul Thurrott

The Fitbit Air is Google’s new entry-level fitness tracker, and it's probably the first Fitbit product designed “for the masses” with a screenless design, a $99 price, and an optional AI coach. The post Google Fitbit Air Review appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Some view ADHD as a super-power, while others see it as a debilitating condition. But it can be both, and at the same time. The post From the Editor’s Desk: Focus ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

On this episode of First Ring Daily, end of the fiscal year has arrived, and the new Xbox starts soon. The post First Ring Daily 1984: End of the Year appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Windows 11 comes with an XBOX app with third-party game store integration, a Game Bar overlay, and a controller-optimized XBOX Mode. The post XBOX PC and Games appeared first on Thurrott.com.

HP announced today that it has partnered with OpenAI to integrate its frontier platform into HP's internal and external offerings. The post HP Partners with OpenAI for an Agentic AI Makeover appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Windows 11 is a full-featured and mature platform for apps, or applications, standalone software programs designed for work and play. The post Apps appeared first on Thurrott.com.

While laptops and other PCs are often used with a single display, Windows 11 supports multiple display configurations, too. The post Multiple Displays appeared first on Thurrott.com.

OpenAI just released three new GPT-5.6 frontier models as a limited preview, and the AI startup said it's proceeding that way at the request of the US government. The post OpenAI Launches “Next-Gen” GPT‑5.6 Models in Limited Preview appeared first on Thurrott.com.

The new Windows Insider Channel system that made its debut earlier this year is ready to roll out in Windows Update for all Windows 11 users. The post Windows Update Will Start Showing New Insider Channel System to all Windows 11 Users appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pros will reportedly use the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips that currently power the latest models released in March. The post Report: Apple’s Upcoming Touchscreen MacBook Pros to Re-Use Existing M5 Pro and Max Chips appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Microsoft is reportedly considering radical options to fix its Xbox business, including spinning it off as a separate entity or forming a joint venture with other partners. The post Report: Microsoft is Considering Multiple Options to Turn its Xbox Business Around, Including a Spin-Off appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Microsoft is now documenting the Windows 11 in-box app updates it's making through the Windows Insider Program and there are some big changes. The post Windows Insiders Are Getting Big Windows 11 In-Box App Updates appeared first on Thurrott.com.

There are few certainties in life, among them death, taxes, and my tech feed turning into a deluge of advertising masquerading as news. The post From the Editor’s Desk: Lifers ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Microsoft is wrapping up the week by releasing a record seven Windows 11 preview builds across all Insider Channels. The post Microsoft Releases a Record Seven Windows 11 Insider Builds appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Happy Friday! With the annual developer season finally winding down, we can turn our attention to more pertinent matters. The post Ask Paul: June 12 ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Google is teasing an announcement next week regarding the new Gemini-powered Home speaker it first showed during a previous hardware event in August 2025. The post Google’s New Home Speaker May Finally Get a Release Date Next Week appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Microsoft’s Edge browser will soon transition to a faster two-week release cycle, just like Google Chrome. The post Microsoft Edge is Moving to a 2-Week Release Cycle in August appeared first on Thurrott.com.

The June Xbox update brings a new startup animation, Gamerscore milestone badges, and higher resolution for gamerpics and game box art on Xbox Series X consoles. The post June Xbox Update Brings New Boot Animation, Gamerscore Milestone Badges, More appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss a weekend of Build sessions, Patch Tuesday, a Dell mouse, AI and dev, Xbox and gaming, and much more. The post Windows Weekly 987: SelfLoathing.md appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Technology gives us so much, but it can also distract, confuse, and lessen the quality of our lives. We have choices to make. The post From the Editor’s Desk: Learnscrolling ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com.