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Microsoft unveils redesigned Xbox PC app, already 60% faster when launching

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:52:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Xbox PC app that launches up to 60% faster for Insiders alongside a refreshed Xbox Cloud Gaming web interface. Read more...

Bluetooth 7.0 HDT releasing 2027 claims to massively boost wireless audio quality

Sayan Sen — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:42:02 +0000

Bluetooth HDT via Bluetooth 7.0, arriving in 2027, could bring a wireless audio revolution, as it promises a massive leap in sound quality. Read more...

Xbox Free Play Days brings Anno 117, Payday 3, and six more games to try

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:30:03 +0000

Microsoft's latest Xbox Free Play Days promotion offers eight games to try this weekend, led by Anno 117: Pax Romana, Payday 3, and Age of Wonders 4. Read more...

Samsung's 32-inch QHD Odyssey G5 monitor receives a massive price drop on Amazon

Paul Hill — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:16:02 +0000

If you are looking for a high-refresh-rate 32-inch display for work or gaming, this Samsung deal cuts the price down to an affordable level. Read more...

Save 71% on EncryptPro Personal Plan for Windows: Lifetime Subscription

Neowin Deals — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:01 +0000

EncryptPro: military-grade AES-256 file encryption plus private PGP sharing. No passwords, no cloud, fully offline. Free plan available for Windows. Read more...

Survival city-builder Flotsam is free on Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:40:01 +0000

Survival city-builder Flotsam and a $100 Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms bundle are now free to claim on the Epic Games Store. Read more...

New Windows Discord app shown consuming way less RAM than Chrome, Steam, Spotify

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:24:19 +0000

Discord is rebuilding its desktop app in Rust, ditching Electron and React Native for a lighter client that looks to be using much less RAM. Read more...

Free GTA VI download? Be careful, it might be a scam

Justin Luna — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:52:01 +0000

Looking forward to the release of GTA VI? Be wary of scams going around. Research recently found that cybercriminals are offering fake downloads of the game, only to swindle people out of their money. Read more...

This tool lets you bypass all Windows 11 system requirements that was impossible before

Sayan Sen — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:22:01 +0000

This app lets you unlock Windows 11 on almost any PC by bypassing all system requirements. Works on the latest version, 26H2, as well. Read more...

OpenAI promises its AI data centers won't leave local residents paying the bill

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:36:01 +0000

Under its new Compute Campus Policy Blueprint, OpenAI promises to absorb all utility and grid infrastructure expenses to protect residents from power bill spikes. Read more...

Nvidia drops path-traced GeForce 8800 GTX nostalgia demo on Steam

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:05 +0000

Nvidia is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the GeForce 8800 GTX with a free, path-traced nostalgia demo on Steam set in a 2006 gaming room. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW adds support for WoW: Forever and 23 more games in November

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:01 +0000

Nvidia has revealed 24 more supported games hitting GeForce NOW in November, led by World of Warcraft: Forever, Warhammer Survivors, and Hogwarts Legacy DLSS 5. Read more...

Intel's new Arc driver adds support for three games, but brings a few issues too

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:30:02 +0000

Intel has another graphics driver out for Arc and Core Ultra users, with new game support and a mix of fixes and fresh problems to watch out for. Read more...

Microsoft retiring M365 Project usage report next month

Paul Hill — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:44:01 +0000

Organizations using Microsoft's admin center tools must prepare for an upcoming reporting retirement that will remove historical activity data for specific project management services. Read more...

Microsoft Teams can now remember your swear words

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:28:02 +0000

Your next Microsoft Teams meeting rant could leave a more permanent record than before, as Microsoft introduces a new policy for admins. Read more...

Microsoft Canada time zone login issues only have one manual workaround

Sayan Sen — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:12:01 +0000

Microsoft Canada's time zone login issues have been confirmed by administrators, and it seems there are only a few ways to work around the problem, which requires manual intervention. Read more...

Microsoft releases major Intelligent Terminal update to improve multitasking

Paul Hill — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has released its biggest update yet for Intelligent Terminal, adding powerful new tools to help developers organize their active workspaces and track running tasks more easily. Read more...

Vivaldi 8.3 rolling out updates to give users finer control over web content

Paul Hill — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:01 +0000

Vivaldi has released version 8.3 across desktop and mobile, bringing enhanced privacy customization, upgraded tab management controls, and performance boosts to everyday web browsing. Read more...

OpenAI's upcoming model finds 948 Linux kernel vulnerabilities that could grant root access

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:36:01 +0000

OpenAI uncovered 948 unique local privilege escalation flaws in Linux kernel and generated working root exploits bypassing SMEP, SMAP, and KASLR protections. Read more...

Sam Altman explains how his "terrible" RAM statement was "taken out of context"

Sayan Sen — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:34:01 +0000

Sam Altman has attempted to clarify how his controversial and tone-deaf “terrible” RAM remark was "taken out of context." Read more...

OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.6 is 50% faster and can now create animated GIFs

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:52:01 +0000

OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Images 2.6 across consumer tiers, Codex, and its developer platform, introducing native animated GIF creation. Read more...

Key Nintendo Switch cartridge chip maker is phasing out production

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:30:01 +0000

Major Nintendo Switch cartridge supplier Macronix is phasing out its ROM chip production lines as the industry shifts further toward digital games. Read more...

Nothing CEO reveals release date for secret AI-native device

David Uzondu — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:54:01 +0000

For years, companies have tried to usher in the "post-smartphone" era with AI-native devices. Nothing has joined the race with its own device set to arrive soon Read more...

Edifier S1000W Wi-Fi enabled audiophile bookshelf speakers are low priced for limited time

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:38:01 +0000

Edifier is offering its S1000W Wi-Fi enabled audiophile-grade bookshelf two-way speakers at a very good price of just $420. Read more...

Xbox Nano Controller gets direct Wi-Fi cloud gaming support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:14:01 +0000

Microsoft is testing two new Xbox Cloud Gaming features, letting Smart TV users play with their phones and adding Wi-Fi to the Xbox Nano Controller. Read more...

Microsoft Paint CVE-2026-83844 lets hackers hack Windows 11 PCs over internet

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed CVE-2026-83844 remote code execution flaw that affects Paint on Windows systems, and the fix is not obvious. Read more...

Free app bypasses Microsoft's limitation, letting Windows 11 desktop run without any GPU

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:04:01 +0000

You can now get the full Windows 11 desktop experience without the need for any graphics processing unit of any sort with this free new app. Here's how. Read more...

Sony delays PS5 exclusive God of War Laufey out of February

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:48:01 +0000

Santa Monica Studio has delayed its PlayStation 5 exclusive God of War Laufey by three months, pushing back Faye's standalone adventure. Read more...

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 getting a big price cut to make workout listening affordable

Paul Hill — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:04:01 +0000

A major price drop is making Google's premium wireless audio experience far more accessible for everyday listening, workouts, and hands-free voice tasks. Read more...

Save 93% on a Windows 11 Pro or Home digital license

Neowin Deals — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:05 +0000

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

Visual Studio Code 1.145 rolling out updates to streamline agent workflows

Paul Hill — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:36:01 +0000

The latest weekly release of Visual Studio Code improves productivity when working with AI agents across remote workspace environments and automated task schedules. Read more...

Windows 11 26H2 vs 25H2 direct testing shows big drop in RAM usage in stressful conditions

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:16:01 +0000

Windows 11 26H2 vs 25H2 head-to-head testing reveals a surprising drop in RAM requirements that you may have to see to believe. Read more...

Start11 v3 release preview adds Widgets back to the Start menu, and more

Steven Parker — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:01 +0000

This massive update also includes application grouping on the taskbar, a button to quickly access recently closed apps, and more. Read more...

Nvidia 621.14 driver adds WoW: Forever and Hogwarts Legacy DLSS 5 support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:20:01 +0000

Nvidia's GeForce Game Ready 621.14 driver adds support for World of Warcraft: Forever, Hogwarts Legacy DLSS 5, and fixes a Modern Warfare 4 bug. Read more...

Outage may have caused X (formerly Twitter) to go down

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:46:01 +0000

Elon Musk's X may have been hit with an outage affecting some of its services. We only have brief details for now. Read more...

Elon Musk's SpaceX taps Qualcomm to challenge Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile with nationwide 5G

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:06:01 +0000

SpaceX has struck a multi-year deal with Qualcomm to supply cellular base station infrastructure for Starlink Mobile. Read more...

Canva cutting 22% of workforce in major restructuring and shifting primary product hub

Paul Hill — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:04 +0000

Canva is restructuring its operations and reducing its global workforce significantly, affecting hundreds of employees through layoffs and relocation requirements. Read more...

Google Search AI mode breaks with "no response available" & "content wasn't generated" error

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:06:01 +0000

Google Search AI Mode has hit a major technical glitch as users worldwide face “no response available” and “content wasn't generated” errors. Read more...

Google Pixel 11 deal drops price on 256GB model with Amazon discount

Paul Hill — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:48:01 +0000

A current deal offers solid savings on a high-capacity Google phone with long battery life, reliable camera features, and seven years of software support. Read more...

Google backtracks on controversial AI decision for schools, but there's a catch

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:32:01 +0000

School districts are hoping to restore the traditional Google Search experience for students, without AI features. However, Google has no plans to offer such controls, as AI Mode is built into Search. Read more...