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Microsoft's iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is dead after 40 years. RIP to the most panic-inducing screen a Windows user can encounter. Now, get ready to fear the Black Screen of Death.In a blog post on its website today, the company revealed it's ready to go live with an error screen redesign it's been testing since March. In an update to all Windows 11, version 24H2 devices coming "later this summer," the BSOD will finally be put out of its misery.It's likely to be a bittersweet moment for Windows users, who will undoubtedly have mixed feelings about the warning's fate. Despite its ominous name, getting a BSOD wasn't always as serious as it seemed—a simple crash could trigger it, and restarting could easily fix it. It could be worse than that, too, but in many cases, the old BSOD simp...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung has confirmed that its event, Galaxy Unpacked July 2025, will take place on July 9. (An interesting choice to do it during Prime Day.) The event will focus on its new foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, both of which you can pre-order now.People who pre-register and end up buying one of the phones will get a $50 credit, which you can use on accessories like cases or screen protectors on Samsung.com or in the Shop Samsung App. Samsung is also offering up to $1,150 in trade-in credits when you turn in a qualifying device through the Samsung Trade-In Program. You'll be able to then use that credit toward...