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Steam wishlists and gifting just got a massive upgrade

Usama Jawad — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:02:01 +0000

Steam just made wishlists and gifting far more useful, adding long-requested features that could change how you buy and share games. Read more...

Finding Google Meet files is about to get much easier now

Fiza Ali — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:12:01 +0000

A long-overdue Google Drive update is about to change how your Meet recordings and other files are organised. Read more...

These Windows 11 Properties dialog box concepts have many divided

Usama Jawad — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:30:01 +0000

Windows 11 fans are redesigning Microsoft's new Properties dialog, but their concepts are proving just as divisive as Microsoft's own. Read more...

You can now read PDFs inside WhatsApp, and share music from Spotify or Apple Music to status

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:02 +0000

Meta is expanding the WhatsApp ecosystem further. Check out the latest additions that are set to arrive to the messaging service. Read more...

Nvidia releases hotfix driver for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Path of Exile 2

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:32:01 +0000

There's a new hotfix driver live for GeForce hardware owners, and it's targeting bugs that are affecting Halo: Campaign Evolved instability and Path of Exile 2 freezes. Read more...

Google upgrades Android's migration tool to transfer passwords and eSIM from iPhone

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:16:02 +0000

Android's new migration tool can now bring more data than ever from iPhone. But not everyone can use it just yet. Read more...

Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus digital license down to just $54.97

Neowin Deals — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000

One-time purchase of classic 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and OneNote for PC. Read more...

Xbox classics come to PC, Microsoft unveils new Backward Compatibility program

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:48:50 +0000

The famous backward compatibility program of Xbox is returning, but this time for another platform. PC players can already jump into four Xbox classics as part of the new rollout. Read more...

How does the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra compare with the Galaxy Z Fold 7?

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:38:01 +0000

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 7: What improvements does Samsung's most expensive foldable bring this year? Read more...

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8, here's how much it costs

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:08:01 +0000

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8. You can get it in four different colors and in three storage options up to 1TB. Read more...

Samsung unveiled Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:32:13 +0000

Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 were unveiled at today's Samsung Unpacked event. Here's a look at their specs, pricing, and availability. Read more...

Samsung unveils intelligent eyewear from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:31:26 +0000

Samsung is getting in on the intelligent eyewear market with collaborations with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Read more...

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8 announced with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:23:13 +0000

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 are Samsung's latest foldable devices, unveiled at today's Unpacked event. Read more...

How to watch Samsung Unpacked today as Galaxy Z Fold8 lineup and more unveiled

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:38:01 +0000

Samsung is set to show off its Galaxy Z Fold8 lineup today alongside two watches. You can tune in on Neowin from 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. EDT today. Read more...

10-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 out now with ten-finger touch for $80

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:02:01 +0000

It is the third variant of the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 to be launched since 2024. Potential buyers should note it's not compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers. Read more...

Cisco launches super affordable security language model called Antares

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:52:01 +0000

The new models perform competitively with GPT-5.5 on a security benchmark but at a much smaller fraction of the cost. Read more...

Firefox finally gets highly requested Windows 11 feature Chrome, Edge has had for many years

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:46:01 +0000

Mozilla has finally added a highly requested feature on Windows 11 and 10 that Chrome and Edge have supported for many years, bringing parity. Read more...

Garmin takes on Fitbit Air and Whoop with its screenless CIRQA Smart Band

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:32:01 +0000

Tired of constant screen distractions and endless monthly subscription fees just to see your own health data? Garmin's new CIRQA tracker wants to solve that problem. Read more...

Apple finally patches Hide My Email flaw after one year

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:04:02 +0000

Apple's Hide My Email feature had a bug in it for over a year that could unveil the true identity of users. After the press got wind of it, Apple promptly fixed the issue. Read more...

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 escaped a sandbox and hacked Hugging Face while trying to cheat a benchmark

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:20:01 +0000

When a routine internal evaluation spiraled out of control, OpenAI's AI Agent system broke out of its isolated sandbox and targeted an external production network. Read more...

Windows 11 is quietly testing a modern, dark Properties dialog (finally)

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:40:01 +0000

Have you noticed that the Properties panel in Windows 11 stays in light mode, even if the rest of your system is dark? That may change in the future. Read more...

Hands-on: Windows 11's redesigned Widgets panel is finally bearable

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:04:01 +0000

Take a closer look at all the upcoming changes Microsoft has in store for the Widgets panel in Windows 11. Read more...

Latest Windows 11 26H1 Experimental build adds braille display support, more languages

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:18:02 +0000

Check out what's included in the new build 28120.2546 for the Experimental channel of the Windows 11 (26H1) Insider program. Read more...

This pocket-sized TP-Link travel router keeps you safe on public Wi-Fi, and is now on sale

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:56:01 +0000

Connecting to public Wi-Fi while travelling is a security risk. The TP-Link Roam 6 fixes that by creating an encrypted network for all your devices. And it's currently on sale. Read more...

Microsoft found yet another place to put Copilot inside Windows 11

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:14:01 +0000

If you can't get enough of Copilot inside your apps and services, Microsoft has found yet another place for it inside Windows 11. Read more...

ADATA chairman has a scary prediction for the future of the RAM and memory shortage

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:44:01 +0000

If you're waiting for memory and RAM prices to drop in the remainder of the year or even in 2027, ADATA chairman Chen Li-bai has bad news for you. Read more...

Microsoft is killing Copilot Deep Research and Podcasts next month

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:46:01 +0000

As competition in the AI space heats up, Microsoft is quietly pulling the plug on some of its high-profile consumer AI features from Copilot. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Meta Horizon+ members now have Xbox Game Pass

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:38:01 +0000

Meta is the latest company to partner with Microsoft for its Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition program, which is now available to Horizon+ members. Read more...

Amazon cuts Samsung's 1TB 870 EVO by more than half for a limited time

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:22:01 +0000

Samsung's 1TB 870 EVO SATA SSD is heavily discounted on Amazon, and it offers proven 2.5-inch compatibility, strong endurance, and a five-year warranty. Read more...

Google announces three new non-frontier Gemini 3.x models, hypes up upcoming Gemini 4

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:06:01 +0000

Google is shifting its strategy as flagship AI delays mount, quietly rolling out a fresh fleet of lightweight models to keep developers from straying. Read more...

Microsoft stops death of Outlook Classic feature it was going to lock behind New Outlook

Usama Jawad — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:01 +0000

Microsoft backs down on removing Outlook Classic's expanded People Card after backlash over another push toward New Outlook. Read more...

Microsoft makes multibillion-dollar commitment to expand Mistral AI infrastructure in Europe

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:30:01 +0000

Microsoft and one of Europe's top AI startups are joining forces in a major new deal that could bring LLMs and AI services to regulated industries across Europe. Read more...

This new free light Windows 11 cleaning app looks just like one Microsoft really hated

Sayan Sen — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:16:01 +0000

There is a new lightweight third-party Windows 11 tool that very much resembles another popular app that Microsoft absolutely despised. Read more...

This Free eBook offer (worth $30) ends today: The Five-Year Century

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This national bestseller is now free and gives an accessible survival guide that shows leaders how to build cultures of trust and productivity in a changing world in the age of AI. Read more...

New Witcher 3 expansion reveal confirmed for major games showcase in August

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:40:01 +0000

CD Projekt RED is readying a first look at the upcoming The Witcher 3 expansion, Songs of the Past, next month. Read more...

Xbox Game Pass gains Halo remake, Beast of Reincarnation, Corsair Cove, and more soon

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has unveiled the next wave of Xbox Game Pass titles, and it includes the day-one drop of the upcoming Halo 1 remake. Read more...

Intel releases new GPU driver with Assassin's Creed and Siege crash fixes

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:34:01 +0000

There's a new graphics driver available from Intel for its Arc GPUs, and it's filled with fixes for crashing issues across Assassin's Creed games and more. Read more...

Get the AOC ACT2525 earbuds now with a massive 68% off

Paul Hill — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:39:51 +0000

The AOC ACT2525 earbuds are notable for their case, it has a display that quickly tells you the battery life of the buds. Read more...