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U.S. partially reverses Anthropic AI ban for Mythos but keeps Fable 5 off the market

Karthik Mudaliar — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:02:01 +0000

Anthropic says the U.S. government has cleared Claude Mythos 5 for a limited set of US organizations that operate and defend critical infrastructure. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: 5 years of Windows 11, more support for Windows 10, and expensive Xbox

Taras Buria — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:46:02 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Windows 11 is five years old, Windows 10 gets more support, Xbox prices go up, and more. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Steam Summer Sale 2026 Edition

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a massive number of discounts from the new summer sales, a couple of freebies to grab, fresh bundles, and more. Read more...

You've tried DuckDuckGo and Brave Search, now get serious with SearXNG

Paul Hill — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0000

You've probably tried DuckDuckGo or Brave Search, but for real control over your web searches, you need to use SearXNG. Here's what I like and dislike about it. Read more...

Why Delta Chat is the best decentralized messenger you have probably never tried

Paul Hill — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:01 +0000

Frustrated by centralized chat networks? Delta Chat turns decades-old technology into a secure, tracker-free messaging system that is incredibly difficult for governments to block. Read more...

Limited Prime Day deal sees Amazon Echo Show 11 is at its lowest price yet

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:08:01 +0000

Amazon Prime Day is ending soon, so hurry up and check out the Echo Show 11, if you need a smart display for your kitchen countertop or living room. Read more...

Microsoft's fast coding model MAI-Code-1-Flash comes to Copilot Business and Enterprise

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:38:01 +0000

Microsoft's MAI-Code-1-Flash is now generally available to GitHub Copilot Business and Enterprise customers. Read more...

Edifier S3000MKII hi-fi audiophile grade bookshelf speaker is at its lowest price now

Sayan Sen — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:10:01 +0000

The Edifier S3000MKII is down to its lowest price again after a while with this deal. The unit is selling at just $800. Read more...

OpenAI announces GPT‑5.6 Sol, its next-generation flagship model beating Claude Mythos 5

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:54:01 +0000

OpenAI has officially unveiled its highly anticipated GPT-5.6 model series, introducing three distinct tiers. However, the initial rollout is restricted to a select set of partners. Read more...

The best controller for XBOX and PC is down to the lowest price

Taras Buria — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:08:01 +0000

If you want a high-end, reliable controller that works with XBOX and PC, the GameSir G7 Pro is currently available at an all-time low price. Read more...

Microsoft further improving Windows 11 Taskbar with latest builds

Sayan Sen — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:50:17 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 Experimental channel builds under 26300.8758, 28120.2374, and 29617.1000. They bring new features and improvements. Read more...

Windows 11 is getting redesigned taskbar settings in new build

Taras Buria — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:36:01 +0000

Microsoft is giving Windows 11 redesigned taskbar settings, and the changes are already available for testing in the latest build. Read more...

Save 78% on Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus: Lifetime License

Neowin Deals — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:02 +0000

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

Payday 2 engine upgrade adds 64-bit and DX11 support, drastically shrinks install size

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:22:01 +0000

The 13-year-old co-op heisting title Payday 2 is getting a complete upgrade to its backend, promising to bring enhancements to everything from performance to storage size. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing a much-needed Recap app to Teams, here is a first look

Usama Jawad — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:42:01 +0000

Finding old Teams meeting recordings is about to get much easier, with a handy new app bringing everything together in one place. Read more...

Microsoft kills AI-powered history search feature in Edge

Usama Jawad — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:56:01 +0000

Edge's AI history search promised easier browsing, but Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on this feature many of our readers deemed "useless". Read more...

New PowerToys update fixes memory leaks and other issues

Taras Buria — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has released yet another update for PowerToys, this time addressing bugs in one of its best utilities. Read more...

SpaceX reportedly plans a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:10:01 +0000

SpaceX is reportedly considering selling mobile plans directly to U.S. consumers and building its own terrestrial network. Read more...

The Trump administration doesn't want you to use OpenAI's GPT-5.6 without its approval

David Uzondu — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:54:01 +0000

The White House has asked OpenAI to stagger the rollout of its next model, GPT-5.6, believed to be on par with Anthropic's Mythos. Read more...

Ford execs say they made a mistake when they replaced human engineers with AI

David Uzondu — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:12:01 +0000

AI agents are all the rage in many companies right now, but Ford has revealed that it had to rehire engineers after learning that AI isn't quite as good as humans. Read more...

Amazon Prime Day 2026: Best Dolby soundbar deals from Sony, Samsung, JBL, Polk, and more

Sayan Sen — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:30:01 +0000

There are several soundbar models on offer including from Sony, Samsung, Polk Audio, JBL, and others. Read more...

NASA: This asteroid may not kill us but it probably won't be far off either

Sayan Sen — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:46:01 +0000

NASA suggests this asteroid may not wipe out humanity, but its potential impact is still not fully known. Read more...

Limited time Prime Day deal cuts price of this Hisense 65" 4K smart TV in half

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:06:01 +0000

If you're looking for a new TV to watch the World Cup, the Hisense 65" 4K smart TV is a great option. And it's available for half the price during Amazon Prime Day. Read more...

Notion is shutting down its email client one year after launch

David Uzondu — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:54:01 +0000

In April last year, Notion unveiled Notion Mail, an AI-powered email client. Now, the company is shutting down the service, along with its web, desktop, and mobile apps. Read more...

Prime Day Deals: Save up to 50% on Samsung, Sandisk, and Lexar microSD cards

Fiza Ali — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:38:01 +0000

Save up to 50% on Samsung, Sandisk, and Lexar microSD cards this Prime Day, with deals on Samsung T7, T9, and P9 Express cards, SanDisk Extreme, and Lexar PLAY PRO. Read more...

Apple reportedly has a second-generation iPhone Fold planned for 2027

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:58:01 +0000

Apple hasn't launched its first foldable iPhone yet, but a leaker claims the company is already developing a second-generation model for next year. Read more...

Assetto Corsa Competizione, House Flipper 2, and more join Xbox Free Play Days

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:48:01 +0000

This weekend, Xbox players can jump into three games to try them out, with Microsoft offering the sim House Flipper 2, the racing hit Assetto Corsa Competizione, and more. Read more...

Google Finance is now out of beta with improved portfolio tracking and a new Android app

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:01 +0000

Google Finance users can now create portfolios from screenshots, PDFs, spreadsheets, or a simple description of their investments. Read more...

Elgato Stream Deck+ is now available at the lowest price

Taras Buria — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:16:02 +0000

If you need a Stream Deck for your PC, the Plus version with an extra display and four knobs is now available at a new all-time low price. Read more...

Hands on with iFlyTek AINote 2 E-Ink tablet: insanely thin and smart

Taras Buria — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0000

The iFlyTek AINote 2 is among the thinnest E-Ink tablets. It has an EMR stylus, a built-in fingerprint reader, and plenty of built-in AI features. Read more...

Steam Summer Sale 2026 kicks off offering weeks of PC game discounts

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:53:20 +0000

The Steam Summer Sale of 2026 is here, and it has discounts for almost everything on the PC games store. Read more...

Google reshuffles its AI coding team as it struggles to catch Anthropic

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:40:01 +0000

Google is reportedly shuffling the roles of a recently formed DeepMind team tasked with improving Gemini's coding capabilities, which will now focus on the early stages of model development. Read more...

PowerToys is getting a new window management utility

Taras Buria — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:22:01 +0000

PowerToys for Windows 11 already has plenty of window-management tools, and a future update will bring another useful one. Read more...

Microsoft raises Xbox console prices by up to $150, discontinues 2TB version

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:06:48 +0000

The latest console price hike is coming from Microsoft, with Xbox Series X|S being hit by another major increase. Read more...

Save 70% on AcePDF Editor + Converter: Lifetime License for Mac

Neowin Deals — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Convert PDF from and to Word, Excel, PPT, TXT, Image, and more, efficiently and accurately. Read more...

EU says AWS and Microsoft Azure should be treated as DMA gatekeepers

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:01 +0000

The EU has set its sights on the world's leading cloud giants, taking an unprecedented step that bypasses traditional market thresholds set under Digital Markets Act. Read more...

Samsung announces Galaxy A27 5G with 120Hz AMOLED display, expanded AI features, and more

Fiza Ali — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:14:02 +0000

Samsung's newest Galaxy A-series phone is here. From AI enhancements to several notable upgrades, here's what's changed this time around. Read more...

Windows 10 quietly gets one more year of support and updates

Taras Buria — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:58:28 +0000

If you do not want to switch from Windows 10, Microsoft has some good news: the operating system is getting one more year of support. Read more...

Sony announces Bungie layoffs that will affect "significant number of employees"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:55:29 +0000

Weeks after the final Destiny 2 update, Sony is laying off most of the development team assigned to the game, with Marathon also being affected. Read more...

Microsoft adds reusable skills and finance data connectors to Copilot in Excel

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:40:01 +0000

Microsoft is adding reusable workflow skills, institutional financial data connectors, and improved change tracking to Copilot in Excel. Read more...