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Valve informs customers about data breach, personal data stolen

Usama Jawad — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:37:49 +0000

A cyberattack on a company handling Steam hardware deliveries has left customers facing an unexpected and unpleasant security risk. Read more...

This Acer Nitro "Zero Frame" 180Hz 1440p gaming IPS monitor is a nice deal

Sayan Sen — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:02 +0000

This Acer Nitro gaming monitor deal brings several useful features for gamers seeking a smoother and more immersive experience. Read more...

Senior detective being investigated for misusing AI

Usama Jawad — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:14:01 +0000

A senior UK detective's unusual use of AI has triggered an investigation, with concerns growing over how the technology is being used in police procedures. Read more...

Microsoft Entra ID has a big change coming for Windows Hello for Business and macOS PSSO

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:58:01 +0000

Microsoft is upgrading enterprise authentication to let Windows Hello and macOS PSSO act as standalone MFA factors. Here is when it'll be available. Read more...

PowerToys is getting support for another local AI model and dozens of other fixes

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:12:01 +0000

Microsoft is adding support for its own local AI model for PowerToys' Advanced Paste feature, along with numerous other improvements. Find out what's new in the latest PowerToys release preview build. Read more...

Microsoft quietly kills off picture passwords for new Windows users

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:54:01 +0000

Did you know you could use your picture to log into Windows? Well, not anymore, as Microsoft is retiring this questionable feature. Read more...

Royal Navy's K3 Scout vessel had firmware sending data back to China

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:58:01 +0000

The findings have caused a total lack of trust in the K3 Scout drone vessel, which was only deployed earlier this year. Read more...

Final Linux 7.2 release candidate lands and Torvalds highlights AI code use

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:30:02 +0000

The stable version is on track to arrive next week as long as no critical, show-stopper bugs appear this week. Read more...

AI agent goes rogue while booking gym class, hacks system and removes another customer

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:20:01 +0000

Are autonomous AI agents quietly crossing the line from helpful assistants to active cyber threats? A seemingly innocent everyday request recently led to an alarming real-world exploit. Read more...

Microsoft confirms rollout of redesigned Planner UI is happening soon

Sayan Sen — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is nearly ready to release its update for Planner, bringing several UI changes that could make the service more useful. Read more...

Following backlash, Microsoft rushes to add uninstall option for unwanted OneDrive feature

Sayan Sen — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:26:01 +0000

Microsoft is responding to criticism from IT admins by preparing new controls and an uninstall option for its new unwanted OneDrive feature. Read more...

Report: Apple Watch could get its biggest overhaul ever

Hamid Ganji — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:24:01 +0000

New reports suggest that Apple Watch devices may be about to get their biggest revamp since 2015 to stay competitive against new rivals such as screenless wearables. Read more...

How to see exactly what's using your camera, mic, and location in Windows, and for how long

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0000

You probably already know that Windows apps are listening to you. But did you know you can find out which app listened to you at exactly what time, and for how long? Learn more here: Read more...

Modder bypasses GeForce NOW interface to reach the Windows desktop

Sanket Mungase — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:32:02 +0000

Your GeForce NOW session may be hiding more than you think. A modder has demonstrated a way to access the Windows desktop underneath Read more...

Get a Transfr Pro (lifetime plan) at 79% off

Neowin Deals — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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7 Days: Ads on PlayStation, MS Edge kills uBlock Origin, and Electronic Arts goes private

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:16:01 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about HDR10+ ADVANCED, the death of Google Assistant, and an iMessage workaround. Read more...

Try out these fun FIGlet commands and customize your Linux terminal

Paul Hill — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:38:01 +0000

This guide will get you started with the FIGlet command line program, but you can customize the example in this guide to build your own creations too. Read more...

What is Windows 11's advertising ID and how to turn it off

Usama Jawad — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Windows 11 quietly enables an Advertising ID by default. Here's what it does, what it can reveal, and how to turn it off. Read more...

Microsoft updates Services Agreement, effectively removes Groove and Cortana

Usama Jawad — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:30:01 +0000

Microsoft just changed an important document most users never read, and there are some interesting updates hiding inside it. Read more...

Get 1TB of Koofr Cloud Storage and save 75%

Neowin Deals — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Save $650 on the cost for this lifetime plan and securely store and share your files to any device with this cloud storage service. Read more...

OpenAI is locking down its upcoming Astra model after alarming cybersecurity test results

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:46:01 +0000

As AI models reach alarming new milestones in autonomous cyber capabilities, raising security concerns across the tech industry, OpenAI is preparing for the release of its upcoming Astra model. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Xbox price hikes, why Windows is slow to modernize, GTA VI news, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. See why Windows takes too long to modernize, learn about Xbox price hikes, gaming news, and more. Read more...

Developer ported Word for Windows 1.1a from 1990 to run natively on Windows 11

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:32:01 +0000

Are you overwhelmed by all the AI features in Microsoft Word? Why not go back all the way to 1990 and run this Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a port on your Windows 11 PC? Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Witchfire, Avowed, Ninja Gaiden, Ready or Not, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include three hit indie games to claim, fresh bundles even for VR fans, and a whole lot of cyberpunk games to check out. Read more...

Spend your last day with ChatGPT Atlas, it's time has come

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:50:01 +0000

PSA: If you are a regular user of ChatGPT Atlas, you have just one day left to back up your data and transfer bookmarks. Read more...

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge could quietly download up to 20GB AI models on Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:16:01 +0000

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have quietly expanded their local AI models' footprint as they have published new requirements. Here's why. Read more...

Microsoft pulls the plug on a Teams chat feature

Sanket Mungase — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:04:01 +0000

Microsoft will end support for the Teams live chat feature soon and urges businesses to remove website chat widgets. The company has shared guidance. Read more...

Sins of a Solar Empire II: Harbinger expansion reveals new Eidolon faction

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:06:01 +0000

The long-awaited Eidolon faction for Sins of a Solar Empire II is coming with the Harbinger expansion, and now it has a release date. Read more...

Google's new teaser wants you see Pixel Watch 5 differently

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:00:02 +0000

Google Pixel Watch 5 is just around the corner. The search giant has released a teaser to showcase its upcoming device. Read more...

Microsoft Edge follows Google Chrome as it begins killing uBlock Origin and all such add-ons

Sayan Sen — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is finally putting an end to years of uncertainty surrounding older Edge MV2 extensions support, including the popular uBlock Origin. Here's why. Read more...

SK Hynix announces $38.1 billion investment plan to expand DRAM and NAND production

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:58:01 +0000

As demand for DRAM and NAND continues to rise, SK Hynix has announced a massive investment plan to increase production capacity. Read more...

Windows 11 admins unhappy as Microsoft found installing unexpected new "OneDrive Photos" app

Sayan Sen — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:06:26 +0000

Microsoft appears to have made another questionable move with a new OneDrive "Photos" app, and IT administrators are far from impressed. Here's why. Read more...

Save 91% on a 5-Year Plan to the flowkey Piano Learning App

Neowin Deals — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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User laments removal of purchased Lord of the Rings trilogy on Google Play

Sanket Mungase — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:53:54 +0000

Reddit user alleges Google removed purchased Lord of the Rings extended edition, with no refund, store credit, or compensation offered Read more...

Gamer makes a lightweight free app to save his RTX 5090 power connector from melting

Sayan Sen — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:30:01 +0000

One enthusiast has come up with an intriguing free solution that could offer extra protection against melting 5090 power connectors. Read more...

Meta fined $567 million in landmark ruling that will see teen accounts restricted

Paul Hill — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:54:01 +0000

This is just the latest trial against the social media giant, but it faces more soon, notably in California. It is planning to appeal this 💲 fine. Read more...

Microsoft may have accidentally leaked a new Copilot icon

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:50:02 +0000

Copilot could soon be getting a new, more minimalistic icon, according to the latest leaks and reports. Learn more 👀 Read more...

Microsoft starts sending out emails to warn about big Entra ID change to authentication

Paul Hill — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:10:02 +0000

Microsoft is making a big switch to passkeys for Entra ID to help secure against various malicious attacks. Read more...

Permanently disable Microsoft's hidden tracker on all Windows 11 versions with this script

Sayan Sen — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:12:02 +0000

You can permanently disable Windows' GDID tracking with the help of this utility on all Windows 11 versions as well as Windows 10 22H2. Read more...

MachineGames drops free 19-mission Quake expansion for 30th anniversary

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:46:01 +0000

Celebrating 30 years of Quake, MachineGames has delivered a brand-new set of missions for the title dubbed Dawn of the Machine. Read more...