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Apple slapped with gigantic $5.7 billion fine for infringing haptics patents

Usama Jawad — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:16:01 +0000

Apple faces a massive legal setback over technology behind its devices' vibrations, but the company disputes the verdict and is preparing to challenge the ruling. Read more...

Microsoft is removing Copilot from Teams chat list

Usama Jawad — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:42:01 +0000

A small change to Microsoft Teams is on the way, and it could alter how users find one of its built-in AI tools on desktop and web. Read more...

Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch monitor drops to $649.99

Paul Hill — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:26:02 +0000

The 49-inch 1000R curved screen matches two side-by-side displays and includes split-screen multitasking with Auto Source Switch+ for seamless inputs. Read more...

SpaceX to perform its most important Starship launch ever today

Paul Hill — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:54:02 +0000

Getting to the Moon and Mars will require a working SpaceX Starship and today's launch is the biggest step towards that. Here's why. Read more...

Save 90% on this 2026 CompTIA Certification Training: Complete Exam Prep Bundle

Neowin Deals — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:54:01 +0000

Launch your IT career with this all-in-one CompTIA bundle: 173+ hours of prep for Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Linux+, and more. Read more...

Satya Nadella says Xbox layoffs are "great to see", adds why he feels "fantastic"

Sayan Sen — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:38:02 +0000

Satya Nadella recently remarked that the recent layoffs at Xbox are "great to see". Here's why he said that. Read more...

Linus Torvalds ships Linux 7.3-rc5

Paul Hill — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:22:01 +0000

Linus Torvalds notes that less than a third of the patch is drivers while a full quarter consists of selftests, led by an arm64 KVM ITS table test. Read more...

Budgie 10.10.3 brings back the Keyboard applet removed earlier this year

David Uzondu — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:28:02 +0000

The third minor release in the Budgie 10.10 series is here, bringing small features and improvements, including a rewritten Keyboard applet. Read more...

Linux project gets a new name because not many people knew about it

David Uzondu — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:12:01 +0000

For many years, the name "postmarketOS" was a mouthful. Now, the devs have rebranded it with a much simpler name in hopes of increasing its visibility. Read more...

TerraMaster D8 Hybrid 2 review: one step forward, and two steps back

Steven Parker — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:01 +0000

TerraMaster has upgraded the D8 Hybrid with a Gen 2, but is it a meaningful upgrade over the original? Read on to find out. Read more...

7 Days: F-Droid 2.0, Firefox 2026 redesign, Android Auto gaming

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:18:01 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about new Surface hardware, Googlebook, F-Droid 2.0, and Firefox upcoming design. Read more...

Users find a default, mandatory Windows feature freezes your PC when you use internet

Sayan Sen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:10:01 +0000

A mandatory Windows feature could freeze your PC especially when you are connected to the internet. Here's what is happening and how to work around. Read more...

Microsoft shares new Edge tools to fill key performance gaps to improve slow web apps

Sayan Sen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:50:01 +0000

Microsoft has shared new Edge tools that target key performance gaps to help devs make faster web apps so as to enable smoother experiences. Here's how. Read more...

How to manage app updates with UniGetUI in Windows

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Want to schedule app updates in Windows? Or back up installed app packages? You can do all of that and more with UniGetUI. Read more...

We finally measured a remarkable material no container can hold

Sayan Sen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:30:01 +0000

Scientists finally measured a material so elusive and extraordinary that no conventional container can hold it. Read more...

Microsoft strips event features from new Teams Premium

Paul Hill — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:20:01 +0000

New licenses omit event tools entirely, though legacy contracts maintain grandfathered access until expiration and capacity packs scale up to 100k users. Read more...

Microsoft policy deletes inactive Teams Planner plans

Paul Hill — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:30:02 +0000

Organizers receive warning notices before deletion and can extend plan life. Loop components and meeting notes remain untouched by the automated cleanup. Read more...

Scientists found unexpected visual clue of dark matter inside our own Milky Way

Sayan Sen — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:46:02 +0000

Scientists managed to discover an unexpected visual clue suggesting the presence of dark matter hidden deep within our own Milky Way galaxy. Here's how. Read more...

OpenAI pauses most powerful AI training after thousands of sandbox escapes uncovered

Paul Hill — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:46:01 +0000

OpenAI and Anthropic are probing tens of thousands of AI misbehavior incidents, including guardrail bypasses and sandbox escapes, prompting OpenAI to freeze flagship model training. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5127216, KB5125758 setup and recovery updates

Sayan Sen — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:26:01 +0000

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 were released by Microsoft this past week. Read more...

Next Minecraft update teased with Ice Caves and Frozen Zombies

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:30:56 +0000

Mojang's next Minecraft Game Drop introduces glowing Ice Caves, Frozen Zombies, freezing potions, and more. Read more...

The Sift is Minecraft's first new dimension in 15 years, coming in 2027

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:30:49 +0000

Mojang has announced The Sift, a brand-new explorable dimension coming to Minecraft, marking the first new world added since 2011. Read more...

Microsoft shares fix as KB5002907 accidentally breaks licenses, deletes Windows Office apps

Sayan Sen — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has admitted that KB5002907, the latest Office update, is buggy as it invalidates licenses and even deletes apps. A manual fix has been shared. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: New Windows 11 preview updates, fresh Surface lineup, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:30:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. New Windows 11 preview updates, latest Surface devices, Xbox reorganization, and more. Read more...

Qlearsoul SoulBox S1 review: Possibly the best entry level turntable

Steven Parker — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:01 +0000

So you want to play your vinyl on a kit that doesn't break the bank, but also oozes a quality build with premium parts? Qlearsoul has you covered. Read more...

Get the 1TB SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 NVMe SSD for $199 and boost your gaming experience today

Paul Hill — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:14:01 +0000

The SanDisk 1TB Optimus GX 7100 NVMe SSD is now $199, down from $209.25. With PCIe 4.0 speeds up to 7250MB/s, it cuts load times, boots faster, and includes Game Mode. Read more...

Microsoft killing a legacy feature early on Windows 11 26H2, 25H2, 24H2 on Media Player

Sayan Sen — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:46:01 +0000

Microsoft it seems is quietly retiring a beloved Windows Media Player legacy feature earlier than expected across Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Beat Saber, Nier Automata, Split Fiction, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a triple drop of bundles, fresh freebies to grab, and much more ahead of all the autumn sales. Read more...

How to preview files instantly with the Spacebar in Windows

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:01 +0000

Windows lacks the Spacebar preview option that's native to macOS. But you can enable it with one tiny utility and make previewing files effortless. Read more...

World's oldest lab experiment is still running even after nearly a century

Sayan Sen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:16:01 +0000

The world's oldest laboratory experiment continues to run to this today, even nearly a century after it started. Read more...

Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset drops to $64.99

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:36:01 +0000

If you're looking for a sold headset for everyday use, check out the Logitech G325 Lightspeed, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

Windows 11 getting much-needed mouse pointer upgrade and more with build 26220.9568

Sayan Sen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:21:32 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings several features and improvements. Read more...

New Windows 11 Experimental build brings more Start menu improvements

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:20:01 +0000

Microsoft just released two Windows 11 Insider builds 26340.9577 and 28120.3122 (26H1) for the Experimental channel. See what's new: Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Plex 2026.18.0 for Apple TV introduces widespread issues

Paul Hill — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:22:02 +0000

The major Apple TV app revision leaves users facing severe video stuttering, missing channel logos, and more. Read more...

Microsoft warns against disabling Windows legacy feature that can unlock huge performance

Sayan Sen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:16:01 +0000

Microsoft says disabling a Windows legacy feature can make PCs much faster but warns that doing so comes with a catch. Read more...

Microsoft is "reimagining" Copilot with Home, Code, and Autopilot

Usama Jawad — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Microsoft is giving Copilot a major makeover for workplace users, bringing new tools and capabilities that could drastically change how businesses use AI. Read more...

Ofcom warns UK telecoms over customer-blocking AI bots

Paul Hill — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:01 +0000

While 53% of Brits use AI generally, Ofcom warns carriers that cost-cutting chatbots must not block customers from reaching human staff. Read more...

Anthropic signs $11.6B cloud deal with Akamai

Paul Hill — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:16:01 +0000

Anthropic is committing $11.6 billion over seven years to power distributed CPU workloads, prompting Akamai to raise its 2026 capital expenditures by $1.7 billion. Read more...

Excel finally supporting multiple values in single cell, Microsoft explains how

Sayan Sen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:18:01 +0000

Excel just changed the game as Microsoft is now bringing support for multiple values inside one cell. The company has explained in detail. Read more...