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Sean Endicott, a seasoned journalist at Windows Central, reports on Windows 11, Surface hardware, Microsoft 365, AI, and broader Windows ecosystem developments. With over a thousand articles since 2017, he covers breaking news, feature stories, and opinion pieces, emphasizing Microsoft’s software, hardware, and AI initiatives. He also writes the weekly “Windows Wrap” column, curating key stories and contextualizing them within the PC landscape. Prior to Windows Central, Endicott earned a First Class degree in Broadcast Journalism and [...]

At the SecTor 2026 conference in Toronto, Citizen Lab director Ron Deibert warned that the Trump administration and allied technology executives are advancing a “techno‑fascist” agenda, citing the U.S. government’s push for pervasive surveillance. Deibert highlighted commercial spyware cases, including NSO Group’s Pegasus used against Jamal Khashoggi’s associates, and criticized foreign governments for abuses against activists. He argued that the U.S. expansion of surveillance tools signals a “precipitous descent into authoritarianism,” urging the tech industry to resist enabling [...]

In Hellraiser Revival, players encounter a gold, diamond‑shaped Leviathan statuette with a missing tip in a red hallway. The tip is located on a computer desk in a chapel‑like room within the cultist compound. After retrieving it, players return to the hallway, attach the tip, and rotate the statuette’s segments to align its labyrinth pattern. Completing the puzzle opens the statuette to reveal an S&M Duckie, which unlocks a door leading to further rewards. [...]

Wizards of the Coast confirmed a small reprint of its 2022 Magic: The Gathering Warhammer 40K Commander decks, making them available to distributors and stores again. The four decks—Ruinous Powers, Tyranid Swarm, Necron Dynasty, and Forces of the Imperium—each focus on a distinct Warhammer 40K faction and had previously sold for high resale prices. Wizards will supply the reprints to retailers, though availability may vary by region. The reprint may ease collector shortages and moderate secondary‑market prices. [...]

Dutch software firm Intelic demonstrated an AI‑powered interceptor drone at a former Dutch airbase, successfully detecting and neutralizing a mock enemy target using radar, sensor arrays, and image recognition. The test, part of a €30‑million contract with the Dutch Defence Ministry to enhance air defenses, illustrates how European companies are supplying Ukraine with advanced autonomous systems amid escalating Russian drone and missile attacks. Intelic’s Nexus platform integrates multiple data sources to enable rapid decision‑making, with the potential [...]

Elon Musk criticized “certain oligarchs” for allegedly blocking Starlink’s entry into India, claiming they maintain a monopolistic grip on the country’s broadband market. Musk’s remarks appeared on the same day Starlink announced readiness to launch services at the India Mobile Congress, citing the need for high‑speed internet in underserved villages. Starlink has already built 20 gateway sites, developed India‑specific security controls, and secured a licence, while awaiting final spectrum approvals. The company aims to start service as [...]

Annapurna Interactive’s Forever Ago follows 70‑year‑old Alfred as he follows his late wife Audrey’s journal, revisiting shared locations in a nostalgic scavenger hunt. The game emphasizes emotional storytelling, with voice acting and a mellow soundtrack underscoring Alfred’s grief. However, gameplay suffers from sluggish pacing, limited interactivity, and clumsy mechanics such as the boat sequence and instant camera. Technical issues—framerate drops, audio problems, and infrequent save points—further detract from the experience, leaving the title feeling basic and uneven. [...]

Apple is expanding its smart‑home ecosystem by partnering with third‑party manufacturers. Leaked data shows Apple has co‑developed LG‑branded accessories that will ship under LG’s name, while iOS 27.2 reveals two additional “second‑party” devices: a Schneider‑branded smart thermostat and a temperature/humidity sensor. These products are listed in Apple’s HomeKit database with a special designation that may grant them enhanced OS integration. The move follows Apple’s upcoming first‑party releases, including a new Apple TV 4K, HomePad, and HomePod mini [...]