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Sony reveals double-feature PlayStation State of Play showcase for this week

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:18:01 +0000

Sony has a new State of Play PlayStation games showcase planned for next week, and it will be a double feature. Read more...

Get the JBL Bar 700MK2 Soundbar and "thundering" subwoofer, now $549.95

Paul Hill — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:04:01 +0000

Save a massive 39% off the JBL Bar 700MK2 Soundbar with Subwoofer. It is a great upgrade for any home theater needing better sound. Read more...

Samsung's fix for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's reddish display tint reportedly creates a new issue

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:04:02 +0000

While Samsung released a software update to solve the red tint issue on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen, some users now say that colored dots have appeared on the screen. Read more...

OpenClaw 2.0 out now with easier installation process

Paul Hill — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:48:01 +0000

Did you find the install of OpenClaw too complex before? With the new version 2.0, this should be easier. Read more...

More details about Apple Watch overhaul emerge ahead of September launch

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:18:01 +0000

Apple will unveil new Apple Watch models next week. Here are more details about the changes coming to Apple's wearables lineup in 2026 and beyond. Read more...

Linux 7.3-rc1 arrives, clocking in at a total of 40.98 million lines

Paul Hill — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:36:02 +0000

The first release candidate is a big one with new AMD code and changes making up a third of the entire update. Read more...

7 Days: Windows XP turns 25, Apple confirms iPhone event, and 25th anniversary Xbox

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:15:06 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about 850 NES games stolen from home, Galaxy S26 FE, and Firefox JPEG XL support. Read more...

REDMAGIC 11S Pro review: Beefed up with top end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Steven Parker — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0000

It will come as no surprise that the Redmagic 11S Pro is more expensive than the "standard" 11 Pro, but it's still $450 cheaper than the Samsung S26 Ultra equivalent. Read more...

Flock Safety's controversial CEO just got a taste of his own medicine

Fiza Ali — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:26:02 +0000

A controversial viral interview has just triggered a mass internet revolt, doxxing attempts, and federal investigations against America's biggest surveillance startup. Read more...

Apple may launch its first foldable iPhone with a stylus

David Uzondu — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable iPhone next month, and now a new rumor suggests that there is a slim chance that it might come with its own stylus. Read more...

A new method could detect a quantum phenomenon Einstein predicted over a century ago

Sayan Sen — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Researchers find a new method that could finally detect a mysterious quantum phenomenon first predicted by Albert Einstein more than a century ago. Read more...

Google bows to Trump as it renames 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' in Google Maps

David Uzondu — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:26:01 +0000

After trade talks with Canada fell through, President Donald Trump, ordered that "Lake of Ontario" be renamed to "Lake America." Read more...

12TB Valve leak has fans scrambling for possible Half-Life 3 files

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:04:01 +0000

A massive cache of files that contain years of Steam data has leaked online, with early findings already showing beta builds of Valve games and third-party hits. Read more...

Windows 11's new context menu buries custom entries even deeper

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:48:01 +0000

It looks like every new iteration of Windows 11's context menu makes custom entries more obsolete, and the latest right-click menu redesign is no exception. Read more...

We so easily slip on ice but probably not for the obvious reasons you think

Sayan Sen — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:52:01 +0000

We all know ice is slippery, but the real science behind losing our footing so easily is probably not what you think. Read more...

Samsung G80HF now at lowest price with $240 savings

Paul Hill — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:38:01 +0000

If you're in the market for a gaming monitor, the Samsung 27" Odyssey G8 (G80HF) is a good pick right now thanks to a hefty 25% discount. Read more...

EA confirms leaked Iron Man gameplay showing impressive flight footage is real

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0000

Early development footage from the upcoming Iron Man game from the Dead Space remake studio has leaked online, and fans are already loving its flight gameplay. Read more...

Windows 11's preview update breaks mouse settings, as Defender spams users with false alerts

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:30:01 +0000

Windows 11 users are reporting broken mouse settings after KB5120998, while a separate Defender bug falsely warns that antivirus protection is disabled. Read more...

Save 92% on a copy of Windows 11 Pro with a promo code

Neowin Deals — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:03 +0000

Upgrade for cheap and enjoy a more enhanced UI, better multitasking, and improved security for a fraction of the normal cost. Read more...

CISSP Security & Risk Management Training Bundle is still 95% off

Neowin Deals — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Check out these eight courses on CISSP's eight domains to help you pass the exam and get certified in the field. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 26H2 in Release Preview, GTA VI gameplay reveal, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:30:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Microsoft released Windows 11 26H2 to Release Preview, Rockstar released the first look at GTA VI gameplay, and more. Read more...

SanDisk 1TB Xbox Series X|S expansion card is $50 off

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:04:01 +0000

If you're looking to expand the storage on your Xbox Series X|S, take a look at this SanDisk expansion card, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

GTA 6 does not use generative AI and will not offer microtransactions

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:54:01 +0000

GTA VI won't use generative AI or microtransactions, giving gamers two more reasons to celebrate ahead of its highly anticipated launch. Read more...

Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar with Dolby Atmos gets $200 price drop

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:12:01 +0000

The Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar is now $899, saving buyers $200 while delivering Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, and immersive home theater sound. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Red Dead Redemption, Forza, ARMA, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a couple of fresh games to claim for free, a metroidvania bundle, and plenty of discounts from Gamescom promotions. Read more...

Windows 11 users are being urged to fight back and demand refunds for bundled licenses

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:08:01 +0000

Refund4Freedom is urging Windows 11 users to seek license refunds, arguing customers should not be forced to pay for software they never wanted. Read more...

Outlook for Windows Usage Report retirement delayed

Paul Hill — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:54:01 +0000

The Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center was to be retired by September, but now Microsoft has delayed this. Read more...

OpenAI terminates contract with Cursor following acquisition by Elon Musk's SpaceX

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:22:02 +0000

OpenAI is cutting off Cursor after Elon Musk's SpaceX takeover, accusing his companies of violating contracts in the past and raising fresh AI arms race tensions. Read more...

Windows 11's native framework, WinUI, is now truly open-source

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:46:01 +0000

WinUI is now fully open-source, as Microsoft moves mainline development to GitHub and prepares to eventually accept community contributions. Read more...

You will now get major Edge updates every two weeks

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:30:01 +0000

Edge 152 marks Microsoft's shift to faster major releases, bringing new features and security improvements sooner while offering an eight-week Extended Stable channel. Read more...

Microsoft: Hotpatch PCs will force-restart to apply Windows updates for the next two months

Usama Jawad — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:16:02 +0000

Windows hotpatch PCs will need restarts for September and October 2026 updates, temporarily disrupting the restart-free security update experience. Read more...

Microsoft is retiring the Admin app for Teams and Outlook

Usama Jawad — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0000

The lightweight Admin app will stop being pre-installed this month before Microsoft removes it completely from Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft365.com in October. Read more...

Super-fast Samsung monitor drops to just $89.99 in a crazy deal

Usama Jawad — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:01 +0000

Save 36% on Samsung's 24-inch FHD IPS monitor, now $89.99 with 120Hz refresh rate, optimized gaming mode, and eye-care features. Read more...

Is Space-Time really real? Einstein's greatest Theory gets examined

Sayan Sen — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:30:01 +0000

Is spacetime truly real, or merely a brilliant illusion? Einstein's greatest theory is examined, questioned, and challenged anew. Read more...

Review: Qlearsoul HiFire X Vinyl Record Player with 100W Speakers and VU Meter

Steven Parker — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:01 +0000

We were offered the chance to checkout the Qlearsoul HiFire X, a standalone record player with 100W bookshelf speakers and Bluetooth connectivity. Read more...

Samsung releases new One UI 9 beta update for Galaxy S26 devices

David Uzondu — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:10:01 +0000

Samsung has released a new One UI Beta update for users with Galaxy S26 devices as stable release draws near. Read more...

Microsoft brings the Liquid Glass theme to SwiftKey for iOS, and users don't love it

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:54:02 +0000

Microsoft has finally decided to align its SwiftKey keyboard with the rest of iOS' design. And not everyone is happy about it. Read more...

[Price Dropped] Save 94% on Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026

Neowin Deals — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:00:02 +0000

Experience next-generation cross-platform development & AI-powered collaboration for seamless, efficient programming. Read more...

JBL Tune 730BT wireless over-ear headphone deals could end soon

Sayan Sen — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:02 +0000

These JBL Tune 730BT deals could end soon; you get powerful wireless sound and great comfort at just $70. Read more...

6-port Anker Prime Charging Station 250W drops to record-low $94.99 in latest deal

Usama Jawad — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:48:01 +0000

The Anker Prime Charging Station is now just $94.99, its lowest price yet, with 250W GaN power, six charging ports, and smart controls. Read more...