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These AmazonBasics and Acer 24-inch 1080p monitors at just $60 are rightfully enticing

Sayan Sen — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:01 +0000

You won't be getting much better deals than these AmazonBasics and Acer monitors anytime soon. These are 1080p 24inch and on sale at around $60 only. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Word can crash with some third-party apps

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:08:01 +0000

Has Word recently crashed for you when you used a third-party tool? Microsoft just acknowledged the problem. Read more...

Report: Xbox Game Pass leak supposedly points to major tier overhaul

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:52:01 +0000

The rumored lineup introduces an ad-supported plan at $12.99 per month alongside separate paid options for online multiplayer and cloud streaming limits. Read more...

Ubisoft is giving away For Honor on PC to keep forever

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:22:01 +0000

Ubisoft is celebrating a decade of For Honor by giving away PC copies of the medieval melee fighter on Ubisoft Connect. Read more...

OpenAI confirms AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind after extinction warnings

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:10:01 +0000

OpenAI says it has spent weeks in safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind amid an Anthropic researcher's warning that advanced AI could threaten humanity. Read more...

One app, 20+ ai models: score a lifetime subscription to 1minAI at an 81% discount

Neowin Deals — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Meta formally launches Meta One paid subscription plans globally

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:46:02 +0000

Meta has officially launched its unified Meta One paid subscription plans globally, consolidating individual plans across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Read more...

Microsoft pushes forward with Slough data center

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:34:01 +0000

The proposed facility at the former Langley Business Centre site faces opposition from a local petition demanding a pause on new projects. Read more...

Gears of War: E-Day headlines new Xbox Game Pass lineup

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:22:03 +0000

Xbox Game Pass is adding a bunch of new games in the second half of September, headlined by day-one launches for Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons II. Read more...

Apple's iCloud+ plan will soon include Apple TV and Apple Arcade for free

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:46:01 +0000

Entry-level Apple iCloud plans will now have full access to ad-free mobile games through Apple Arcade and Apple TV's full streaming library. Read more...

New Outlook and Teams are getting a crucial feature, but Classic Outlook is being skipped

Usama Jawad — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:34:02 +0000

I've dealt with orphaned and abandoned meetings for years, so I am excited about Microsoft's latest move that will finally change how organizations handle them. Read more...

Fedora Linux Asahi Remix 45 brings Apple Silicon M3 support to Linux

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:01 +0000

The new beta brings hardware accelerated video decoding for M3 Macs alongside regular system upgrades, though users must wait for graphics drivers. Read more...

Microsoft has decided against killing an Outlook Classic feature after all

Usama Jawad — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:04:02 +0000

Microsoft wanted to make Classic Outlook less capable in the name of consistency, but customer backlash appears to have forced a rethink. Read more...

Samsung 34-inch curved monitor plunges to $249

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:22:01 +0000

Save $100 off the usual $349.99 price on this 34-inch workspace upgrade packing FreeSync Premium and eye saver technology. Read more...

Raspberry Pi adds modern features to desktop OS

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:32:02 +0000

Users can download the new image or run a full system upgrade to access the new application launcher and dock via the Control Center. Read more...

MediaTek unveils first 2nm chip with LPDDR6 support

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:38:01 +0000

The new flagship processor delivers a 61 percent reduction in multi-core power consumption alongside a dual NPU architecture for running local AI models. Read more...

Microsoft sets mandatory shutdown rules for MAI models

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:16:01 +0000

The six-week review introduces absolute constraints for models, barring them from resisting human intervention or concealing reasoning from auditors. Read more...

CrowdStrike CEO pushes back against AI slowdown calls

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:34:01 +0000

The cybersecurity executive highlights ongoing risks from Hugging Face and RubyGems attacks, advocating for runtime guardrails over regulation. Read more...

Firefox 156 cuts JPEG memory and speeds up decoding

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:16:01 +0000

The update introduces sponsored address bar suggestions in select regions alongside patches for DNS over HTTPS and Picture-in-Picture mode. Read more...

ENISA warns frontier AI compresses exploit windows

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:02:01 +0000

Advanced AI is automating reconnaissance and chaining low severity bugs, overwhelming human patch management and forcing a shift to automated triage. Read more...

Dutch startup secures $230 million to challenge Nvidia

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:40:01 +0000

The two-year-old firm plans to deploy physical rack systems by 2028, aiming to expand choices beyond Nvidia and lower consumer hardware prices. Read more...

KB5129195 fails to fix secure domain logins broken by Windows 11 KB5124008

Sayan Sen — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:30:01 +0000

Admins have confirmed KB5129195 emergency update doesn't fix secure domain logins that were broken after Windows 11's KB5124008 update. Read more...

iOS 27 fixes 122 security vulnerabilities, including serious kernel flaws

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:46:01 +0000

Today's release of iOS 27 also brought a big set of fixes for various security vulnerabilities. These are the most important ones: Read more...

Microsoft confirms September 2026 KB5002914 update "silently" break Excel copy-paste

Sayan Sen — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has acknowledged that its latest Excel update, KB5002914, is indeed breaking copy-paste functionality. Read more...

Bungie delays Marathon PvE update and scraps seasonal model

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:48:01 +0000

Bungie has delayed Marathon's Symbiosis update, ditching strict seasonal schedules while planning a progression reset for October. Read more...

Amazon Prime Video is the latest streamer to add a TikTok-style feed

David Uzondu — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:36:02 +0000

Amazon Prime Video is finally joining Netflix and Disney+ in the club of streaming services that offer short-form content. Read more...

"PlayStation Blackout" boycott was seemingly a failure, according to industry analyst

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:26:01 +0000

A gaming industry analyst has weighed in on the PlayStation Blackout boycott, offering insight into whether the campaign achieved its goal. Read more...

27-inch LG Ultragear with magnificent 5K 330Hz display gets 25% price cut

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:10:01 +0000

Looking to upgrade your gaming setup? LG's feature-packed UltraGear monitor combines sharp visuals, impressive performance, and versatile features in one display. Read more...

"Today is your last working day": Oracle lays off more as it continues to spend big on AI

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:54:01 +0000

Another wave of job cuts is hitting Oracle, raising fresh questions about the company's workforce plans and the cost of its ambitious expansion. Read more...

Netflix is making a Crazy Taxi movie and a Sonic animated TV show

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:24:01 +0000

Netflix is teaming up with Sega to bring more gaming worlds to its streaming service, with a varied slate of adaptations now in development. Read more...

Government workers are getting Copilot edit mode in Word

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:34:01 +0000

How do you feel about AI-generated official documents? Will Copilot in Word make government workers more efficient, or will it cause a mess? Read more...

Google Pixel Watch 4 gets major $120 discount

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:08:01 +0000

Looking for a stylish smartwatch with advanced health tracking and smart features? The Google Pixel Watch 4 has a limited-time deal worth checking out. Read more...

Valve launches Steam Frame standalone VR headset starting at $1,059

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:52:02 +0000

Valve's standalone Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059, packing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB of RAM, and even a free game. Read more...

Microsoft is ending support for Office 2021 in less than a month

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:36:01 +0000

Microsoft is reminding Office 2021 users that time is running out, leaving customers to consider what comes next for their productivity software. Read more...

Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix Patch Tuesday bugs

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has released emergency updates for Windows 11 and other versions of Windows to fix major issues caused by September 2026 Patch Tuesday. Read more...

Ditch the monthly fees: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus for life at 80% off

Neowin Deals — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0000

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Linus' YouTube channel accidentally leaks Valve Steam Frame, but key detail is still missing

Sayan Sen — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:44:01 +0000

Linus accidentally reveals Valve's Steam Frame, but one of its biggest mysteries still remains elusive. Read more...

Apple code reveals deep support for third-party AI models

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

The new architecture relies on Model Delegation and Model Manager Services to comply with European Union digital market rules for gatekeepers. Read more...

Microsoft support forums are full of complaints about Office's annoying upgrade banner

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:56:01 +0000

Microsoft continues to frustrate Office users with persistent upgrade banners, ignoring complaints from paying subscribers and raising questions about its ultimate plan. Read more...

EU proposes strict age limits for social media

Paul Hill — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:54:01 +0000

The upcoming legislation features mandatory safety design rules, parental controls, and supervisory fees for tech companies operating across the bloc. Read more...