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The fantastic Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro keyboard is now $100 off, its lowest price ever

Usama Jawad — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000

Razer's feature-packed gaming keyboard is now cheaper, but this tempting deal may not last for gamers seeking a premium wireless setup, so hurry now. Read more...

Hands-on: Windows 11's new context menu is a step in the right direction

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:24:01 +0000

The new, redesigned right-click menu in Windows 11 is finally here. These are the first impressions: Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW finally adds official Firefox support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0000

Nvidia's GeForce NOW game streaming service is expanding again, this time adding support for the Firefox browser. Read more...

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OpenAI launches "ChatGPT for Teens" with built-in study tools

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:54:02 +0000

OpenAI is launching ChatGPT for Teens for users aged 13 to 17 with stronger safety protections, Study Hours, homework reminders, and new parental controls. Read more...

Microsoft's powerful Surface Laptop sees $350 discount

Paul Hill — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:38:02 +0000

Grab the 2026 Microsoft Surface Laptop with a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip for $350 off its regular price today. Read more...

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy hits Xbox Game Pass as Witcher 3 leaves

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced another Xbox Game Pass wave, and this one is bringing Asobo Studio's new A Plague Tale series prequel. Read more...

Nothing Headphone (a) 2026 drops to its lowest price with a limited-time deal

Fiza Ali — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000

The yellow variant of the Nothing Headphone (a) 2026 with Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling is now selling at its all-time low price with a 27% limited-time discount. Read more...

Microsoft gives up on its annoying Windows 11 file-sharing experiment

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:42:01 +0000

After multiple failed attempts to make Drop Tray function properly in Windows 11, Microsoft is finally killing the feature. Read more...

Jaw-dropping Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57-inch curved monitor sees hefty price cut of $650

Usama Jawad — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:22:01 +0000

This massive Samsung gaming monitor just hit its lowest price this year, making the 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 harder to ignore. Read more...

Plex reverts TV app layout after intense user backlash

Paul Hill — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:48:01 +0000

Facing heavy criticism over a "tedious" UI redesign, Plex is rolling back changes to its TV app layout. Here is what is returning. Read more...

Samsung adds 43 classic masterpieces to Frame TVs

Fiza Ali — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:16:01 +0000

Samsung users with compatible TVs just got access to another cultural upgrade featuring iconic classic art pieces. Read more...

Microsoft improving an annoying core Windows 11 feature that can't be removed easily

Sayan Sen — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is making a core Windows 11 default feature better by trying to make it more useful, as enthusiasts often find it rather annoying. Read more...

Linux 7.3 drops support for two ancient file systems

Paul Hill — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:02:01 +0000

Linux 7.3 is dropping support for ancient SGI and Veritas file systems. Discover why these drivers are being shown the exit. Read more...

Microsoft Whiteboard migration deadline is fast approaching

Paul Hill — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:48:01 +0000

Time is running out for IT admins to migrate legacy Microsoft Whiteboards to OneDrive before permanent data deletion begins. Here is what you need to know. Read more...

Microsoft is working on a major WinRE enhancement for IT admins in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:08:03 +0000

Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is getting a handy upgrade that could make fixing PCs without a working OS much less frustrating for everyone. Read more...

Anthropic pulls further ahead of OpenAI as revenue run rate hits $65 billion

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:30:01 +0000

While OpenAI initially dominated consumer GenAI, Anthropic's pivot toward enterprise business has allowed it to generate revenue at a pace over 50% higher than its competitor. Read more...

OpenAI secures massive 8GW of NVIDIA AI compute from SB Energy

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:40:01 +0000

SB Energy will build, own, and operate the 8GW facility in Ohio, which will deploy NVIDIA's full-stack DSX AI factory architecture to serve OpenAI's compute needs. Read more...

Razer Basilisk Mobile down to just $53.99 in latest 40% price cut

Usama Jawad — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:30:01 +0000

Razer's compact gaming mouse just hit its lowest price yet, making this feature-packed wireless peripheral an even more tempting upgrade for gamers. Read more...

Back to School Shopping Guide 2026: Best laptops, tablets, earbuds, and more

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:14:01 +0000

It's time to start gearing up for the upcoming school season. Check out our guide on the best tech to buy before the school starts: Read more...

Microsoft releases Preview build 29648.1000 for Future Platforms

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:58:01 +0000

Check out what's included in the new build 29648.1000 for the Future Platforms channel of the Windows 11 Insider Program: Read more...

New Windows 11 builds remove Drag Tray and WMIC for Insiders

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:41:13 +0000

New Windows 11 Insider builds for the Beta channel, 26220.9202 and 28020.2731 (26H1), are now live. See what's new: Read more...

New Windows 11 build brings redesigned context menu to Insiders

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:32:01 +0000

Check out what's included in the new builds 26340.9212 and 28120.2738 (26H1) for the Experimental channel of the Windows 11 Insider Program: Read more...

Elon Musk's GitHub alternative couldn't have arrived at a worse time for GitHub

David Uzondu — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:10:01 +0000

As GitHub continues to suffer outage after outage, SpaceX has decided to launch its own alternative built for the agentic coding era, called Origin. Read more...

This Windows 11 file manager just beat Microsoft to a faster right-click context menu

Sayan Sen — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:22:01 +0000

A faster, snappier right-click context menu is coming to Files with its latest update, beating Microsoft to the punch. Read more...

Save up to 83% on lifetime subscriptions to 1minAI plans

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

Get help with all sorts of questions and tasks, making problem-solving and decision-making super easy. Earn free daily credits. Read more...

Blistering fast Acer Predator monitor with 500Hz QHD panel is off by a whopping $300

Usama Jawad — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000

The Acer Predator X27U F5 just hit a tempting price, making its blistering 500Hz QD-OLED gaming experience far more affordable. Read more...

Microsoft confirms GitHub server outage that has taken all services down

Sayan Sen — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:38 +0000

Microsoft has shared some details about the ongoing GitHub outage that has disrupted all services on the platform. Read more...

Free eBook: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense (was $30)

Sponsored — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Is the prospect of machines that can make their own decisions, formulate their own plans and “think” something that army commanders can dream of at the beginning of this 21st Century? Read more...

Get the 65-inch TCL QM8L Smart TV for a massive $1,100 discount right now

Paul Hill — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0000

Upgrade your home theater with this impressive deal on the TCL QM8L. Featuring advanced Mini-LED tech, Bang & Olufsen audio, and Google Gemini AI, it is a flagship experience for less. Read more...

Microsoft pushes PowerToys preview v0.101.2282.0 with Command Palette fixes

Paul Hill — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:38:01 +0000

A fresh PowerToys preview arrives with essential Command Palette fixes and resource optimizations. Find out what changed in v0.101.2282.0. Read more...

GIMP is preparing to replace its nearly 30-year-old project file format

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:01 +0000

One of the most popular open-source photo editors, GIMP, is getting some major changes in the upcoming versions. See what's new in the recent development update: Read more...

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is an excellent option for children, now down to just $94.99

Usama Jawad — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:58:01 +0000

Amazon's kid-friendly Fire HD 8 tablet just hit a tempting price, and it comes bundled with a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, along with a case for added durability. Read more...

Stripe reportedly strikes massive deal to acquire AI model router OpenRouter for over $7B

Paul Hill — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:54:01 +0000

Stripe is expanding its footprint in the artificial intelligence sector with a multi-billion dollar acquisition deal. Read more...

Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold8: Which foldable should you buy?

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:38:01 +0000

Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold8 are two new foldables on the market. Both cost $1,899, but their design philosophies are different. Here's which foldable might suit you best. Read more...

A PBS channel lost access to over 50TB archive data, putting 70 years of TV history in limbo

Sayan Sen — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:32:01 +0000

70 years of TV history hangs in the balance after a PBS channel suddenly lost access to more than 50TB of archival data. Read more...

Linus Torvalds officially releases Linux kernel 7.2 with initial Apple M3 support

Paul Hill — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:44:01 +0000

Linus Torvalds has launched Linux 7.2 on time despite a hectic final testing week. Here are the major features and hardware updates inside. Read more...

AI unexpectedly revealed hidden historical twist in Raphael's famous masterpiece

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

AI had unexpectedly revealed a hidden historical twist within Raphael's famous masterpiece, astonishing experts and reshaping how we understand the famous artwork. Read more...

Linux finally follows Windows and makes a CPU feature requirement mandatory

Sayan Sen — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:56:01 +0000

Linux is finally making a long-standing hardware feature mandatory, following a path Windows took many years ago. Read more...

This 200Hz Acer Nitro monitor is dirt-cheap in $109 deal

Usama Jawad — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:46:01 +0000

This Acer Nitro gaming monitor just hit a tempting price, but its impressive specs make this deal even harder to ignore. Read more...