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Neowin Deals — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

SwiftScan is the easiest and fastest way to create high quality scans with your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Read more...

Google follows ChatGPT with Gemini finance insights that can analyze your bank accounts

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:04:01 +0000

Google is expanding Gemini's Personal Intelligence capabilities by integrating Google Wallet, allowing users to analyze their real-world spending habits. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: November Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft 365 outage, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:48:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Microsoft 365 outage, Patch Tuesday's fixes and issues, Insider builds, and more. Read more...

AGM X7 Pro review: A budget-trimmed rerun of last year's G3 Pro

Steven Parker — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:01 +0000

AGM sent us their latest rugged phone which is actually based off the same hardware as the year older G3 PRO but with half the storage and half the internal memory. Read more...

LibreOffice mocks Microsoft's cloud outage as daily donations peak

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:54:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest service disruption appears to have sparked renewed interest in alternatives to Office, but LibreOffice has another reason to celebrate. Read more...

Fantastic 31.5-inch Acer Nitro WQHD curved monitor (180Hz) drops to $180

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:40:01 +0000

Amazon's Early Black Friday sale brings an attractive deal on this Acer gaming monitor, but there's more to its immersive display than meets the eye. Read more...

Uber confirms data breach that stole thousands of drivers' information

Justin Luna — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:14:01 +0000

Ride-hailing company Uber has disclosed a data breach that affected the information of thousands of its drivers. Based on filings, the attack was made possible through a service provider. Read more...

FAA expanded its "SMART" AI air traffic control just before nationwide flight ground stop

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:32:01 +0000

Just before America's nationwide flight shutdown, the FAA had, coincidentally, doubled down on its new "SMART" AI air traffic control. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Mortal Shell, Cities Skylines, Diablo, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle carrying hit remasters, a freebie for autobattler fans, and so much more. Read more...

Fake GTA VI download for PC steals Steam logins, crypto wallet data

Justin Luna — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:36:01 +0000

Excited for the launch of GTA VI next week? Be careful of online scams claiming to offer a PC version of the game, as these are just ploys to steal your sensitive information. Read more...

Nebula is a fun new Windows 11 photos app that shows what WinUI and local AI can do

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:16:01 +0000

Nebula is a new open-source Windows 11 app that reimagines local photo browsing as an interactive 3D environment rather than a traditional thumbnail grid. Read more...

Super-fast Sceptre monitor (165Hz) is dirt-cheap at $90 in limited-time deal

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:34:01 +0000

Looking for an affordable gaming monitor with impressive specs? This limited-time Amazon deal makes upgrading your display considerably cheaper. Read more...

Microsoft releases emergency OOB Windows update to fix licensing and activation issues

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:32:02 +0000

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday has caused another headache for enterprise customers automating Windows activation using SLMGR, prompting an emergency update just days after its release. Read more...

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar drops to $299.99 in this 40% off deal

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:04:01 +0000

If you're looking for a watch that can achieve unlimited battery life in certain conditions, check out the Garmin Instict 3 Solar, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29708.1001 brings Windows Hello changes, and more

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:50:01 +0000

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Preview build 29708.1001 for the Future Platforms channel. See what's included: Read more...

Microsoft improving Windows 11 BitLocker to make TPM management easier on latest build

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:33:34 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta and Experimental channel. It brings some new features and improvements. Read more...

KB5132057 and KB5132265: Windows 11 26H2, 25H2, and 26H1 get a long list of new features

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:24:01 +0000

Microsoft just pushed the new Release Preview updates for Windows 11 versions 26H2, 25H2, and 26H1. See what's included: Read more...

Windows 11 + Microsoft Office Classic = $32.97

Neowin Deals — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Save almost $400 and upgrade your Windows for a more enhanced UI, improved security, and better multitasking, with classic Office apps. Read more...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet, allowing AI agents to make purchases on your behalf

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:22:01 +0000

Built in partnership with American Express, Mastercard, and Visa, ChatGPT Wallet lets AI agents handle online checkouts without exposing sensitive card numbers. Read more...

Microsoft Office alternative Euro-Office gets Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop app

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:32:01 +0000

Looking for a free Microsoft Office alternative? Nextcloud's latest desktop app release brings several useful cross-platform features that could make it worth trying. Read more...

New Xbox update lets you move the Guide menu and shuffle Home backgrounds

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:24:02 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox Insider update with rotating dynamic backgrounds, a movable Guide menu, and disc-to-digital library controls. Read more...

Near 5-star rated Windows 11 customization app Wintoys now lets you save massive RAM

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:46:01 +0000

You can unlock a faster, lighter Windows 11 experience with Wintoys' latest update, as it now helps you reclaim massive amounts of RAM. There is plenty more in store too. Read more...

Microsoft casually confirms Wolfenstein 3 and a new game from id Software

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:46:01 +0000

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has officially confirmed that MachineGames is developing Wolfenstein 3 while id Software is working on its next project under Hugo Martin. Read more...

Microsoft has improved Windows Server's LDAP authentication, breaking NetApp SMB shares

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:20:01 +0000

A Windows Server security enhancement introduced an unexpected headache for IT admins, and Microsoft has now issued a warning about the problem. Read more...

Anthropic blames Microsoft for Claude outage & downtime as user authentication breaks

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:03:57 +0000

Anthropic has confirmed that Claude is suffering from a service disruption, again. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details. Read more...

Microsoft is retiring some Compatibility Mode options in Word, and old documents may break

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:01 +0000

Older Word documents could soon look different as Microsoft prepares a change to Compatibility Mode, but the full impact remains unclear. Read more...

32-inch LG UltraFine 4K monitor is a productivity beast, now down to $199 in latest deal

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:24:01 +0000

Need a spacious 4K screen for less? LG's 32-inch UltraFine monitor is now discounted, making this a tempting time to upgrade your desk. Read more...

Microsoft AI Frontiers co-founder quits, criticizes company's AI strategy

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:56:02 +0000

Microsoft's AI strategy isn't sitting well with everyone. One of AI Frontiers' co-founders has quit, claiming the company's leadership wasn't interested in his team's research. Read more...

Housefishing: How scammers are excessively altering real estate photos using AI

Justin Luna — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:40:01 +0000

They say if it's too good to be true, then it probably is. This is what prospective home buyers in the United Kingdom are experiencing with a rising trend called "housefishing." Read more...

OpenAI launches Daybreak Red Team and Defense Factory to fix vulnerabilities using AI

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:50:02 +0000

Following the recent debut of its GPT-6 Cyber model, OpenAI has introduced two enterprise security products: Daybreak Red Team and Daybreak Defense Factory. Read more...

Analyst: Samsung remains king of foldables, holds 69% of foldable market

Justin Luna — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:28:01 +0000

In the third quarter of 2026, Samsung continues to be the biggest foldable smartphone brand, according to an analyst. However, they have a bold prediction that could completely shake things up. Read more...

Microsoft "regrets" Outlook, Exchange, SharePoint outage after admitting it still can't fix

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:50:02 +0000

A senior Microsoft exec says he "regrets" the worldwide Outlook disruption, as the company admits the frustrating disruption that still has no permanent fix. Read more...

Microsoft patches Windows Server feature that was about to break in Google Chrome and Edge

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:56:01 +0000

Google Chrome is about to disable a technology that Remote Desktop Web Access relies on. Microsoft has released a fix for Windows Server just in time. Read more...

US sues Lyft over $50 million after its drivers turned away passengers with disabilities

Justin Luna — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:40:01 +0000

The US Department of Justice has filed a complaint ridesharing company Lyft, claiming that its drivers have continued to discriminate against passengers with disabilities. Read more...

Patch Tuesday updates break popular Windows customization tool Windhawk, but there's a fix

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:44:01 +0000

If your Windhawk mods stopped working after November's Patch Tuesday update, you're not alone. But the fix is already in place. Here's what's going on: Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S27 wallpapers are already here, download them now

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:46:01 +0000

Samsung's Galaxy S27 series is still months away, but you can already give your phone a fresh look with five leaked wallpapers. Read more...

Microsoft brings 21 more OG Xbox games to PC and finally adds achievements

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has expanded Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC with 21 more original Xbox games alongside official Xbox Achievements. Read more...

Massive 75-inch Hisense U6 Pro 4K Mini-LED TV gets 47% discount in limited-time deal

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:08:01 +0000

Amazon has slashed prices on Hisense's U6 Pro TVs, but the biggest savings are not necessarily where you would expect shoppers to look. Read more...

LibreOffice 26.8.3 is now out with improved support for Microsoft Office file formats

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:08:01 +0000

LibreOffice users have several reasons to update to version 26.8.3, as the latest release addresses long-standing frustrations and brings welcome changes. Read more...

Microsoft admits Outlook bug potentially blocked important emails for nearly three days

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:40:01 +0000

A Microsoft email-filtering problem may have left recipients unaware that important messages were never delivered. Here's what happened. Read more...