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Trump isn't happy people are ignoring his new name for AI

David Uzondu — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:04:01 +0000

It's been about a month since Trump officially renamed "AI" to "Super Intelligence," but people still aren't using the new name, prompting him to express his displeasure on Truth Social. Read more...

PowerPoint Live gets more customization options

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:44:01 +0000

Microsoft is making PowerPoint Live in Teams more customizable, and these handy changes could transform how you present and follow along. Read more...

CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro drops to just $59 with 25% discount

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:28:01 +0000

Looking for an affordable smartwatch with premium features? This stylish wearable just got cheaper, making it a deal worth checking out. Read more...

Apple Creator Studio brings new AI assistant, Liquid Glass, and MotionVFX in latest updates

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:12:01 +0000

Alongside new Mac hardware, Apple is also bringing a platter of new features for Apple Creator Studio, which will be available next month. Read more...

Looks like Grand Theft Auto VI could require a massive 210GB download

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:58:02 +0000

Grand Theft Auto VI will reportedly require at least a 210GB download on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Read more...

Windows CLAT is now generally available for organizations using IPv4 applications

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:16:01 +0000

Windows 11 adds CLAT support to help IPv4-only apps work on IPv6 networks, simplifying enterprise migration and reducing infrastructure costs. Read more...

Save 87% on a ChatPlayground AI Unlimited lifetime subscription

Neowin Deals — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Compare multiple AI models side-by-side in one powerful platform for faster, smarter and more accurate results every time you run a prompt. Read more...

Anduril and Qualcomm want to build an American laptop that doesn't depend on China

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:26:01 +0000

Anduril is teaming up with Qualcomm to break into personal computing, announcing an ambitious hardware lineup dubbed BlueChip. Read more...

JBL Endurance Zone open-ear earbuds hit $91 following a 49% discount on Amazon

Paul Hill — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:38:01 +0000

Amazon is offering the JBL Endurance Zone open-ear sports earbuds in Black for $91, down 49% from the regular $180 price. The buds feature IP68 dust and water resistance and fast charging. Read more...

Apple unveils new M6 iMac with up to 5x faster AI performance, Wi-Fi 7, and more

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:22:01 +0000

Apple has officially refreshed its all-in-one desktop lineup with the announcement of the 24-inch iMac powered by the next-generation M6 processor. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Excel in October 2026

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:38:02 +0000

Excel's latest updates bring new Copilot tricks, but some features have a catch. Here's what Microsoft has added this month. Read more...

Samsung's first open-ear earbuds, Galaxy Buds On, arrive with Gemini Live

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:48:01 +0000

With the new Galaxy Buds On, Samsung is moving away from conventional canal-sealing designs toward an exterior clip-on form factor. Read more...

Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake gets New Game Plus and Nightmare mode in final update

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:32:01 +0000

Ubisoft has released its final major content update for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, adding New Game+, Nightmare Mode, and classic takedowns. Read more...

Apple announces 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, offering improved AI and graphics performance

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:16:01 +0000

Apple has refreshed its entry-level MacBook Pro with the next-generation M6 processor, focusing primarily on graphics and AI improvements. Read more...

Nothing Headphone (1) gets mouthwatering 33% discount in latest deal

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:01 +0000

Looking for a premium audio upgrade without breaking the bank? This Nothing headphone deal offers a tempting reason to rethink your next purchase. Read more...

New report slams Microsoft for leveraging "dark patterns" to force people to use Edge

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:06:01 +0000

Microsoft's browser tactics are under fire again, but a new report suggests the problem goes far beyond annoying pop-ups. Here's what it found. Read more...

Microsoft Flight Simulator update overhauls Poland and Baltics

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:28:01 +0000

Microsoft Flight Simulator's free World Update 23 brings overhauled visuals, 77 landmarks, and five handcrafted airports. Read more...

PowerToys 0.102.3001 is out with fixes for two annoying crashes

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:22:02 +0000

PowerToys just got a small hotfix update to clean up the experience for users, and address a few bugs that came with the last update. Read more...

You will soon be able to ask Excel to fetch, clean, and load data for you using Copilot

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:32:01 +0000

Excel users may soon be able to skip tedious data preparation and let Copilot handle the heavy lifting, but a few questions remain. Read more...

Apple adds five new languages to Siri AI, but EU users remain left out

Paul Hill — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:40:01 +0000

Apple's version 27.2 update brings LLM-powered Siri AI to five new languages, but the assistant remains in beta, restricted to those under 13, and blocked on iOS in the EU. Read more...

Nvidia buys $3B Meta stake as pair expand Muse AI agent partnership

Paul Hill — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:12:01 +0000

Nvidia is making a $3 billion equity investment in Meta as the tech giants deepen their partnership to scale Muse AI agents using next-generation Vera Rubin infrastructure and OpenShell security. Read more...

Windows 11 gets two OOB updates for PCs missing certificate trust information

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has released two new out-of-band (OOB) updates, KB5134133 and KB5134134, for Windows 11. See what's included: Read more...

New Outlook getting auto-replies with rules and templates by the end of this year

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:22:01 +0000

New Outlook and Outlook on the web are getting another productivity upgrade, as Microsoft prepares to introduce a long-requested email feature. Read more...

This amazing deal bundles a 360Hz Asus OLED monitor and a controller, with a 29% discount

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:06:01 +0000

Amazon has a tempting deal on a premium Asus ROG gaming bundle, combining a high-refresh-rate OLED monitor with a feature-packed controller. Read more...

Microsoft found another place in Windows 11 to promote Microsoft 365

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:52:02 +0000

Microsoft has found another place inside Windows 11 to remind you about Microsoft 365, this time if you've turned recurring billing off. Read more...

Audioengine S6 Mini Subwoofer that you can place at your desktop hits lowest ever price

Sayan Sen — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:36:01 +0000

Bring deeper, room-filling bass to your desktop with the Audioengine S6 Mini Subwoofer, now at its lowest price ever. Read more...

OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Terra with impressive performance at massively reduced costs

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:36:02 +0000

OpenAI's latest model promises impressive performance and efficiency for everyday tasks, but its benchmark results and pricing make it particularly interesting for developers. Read more...

Asus' business monitor is an excellent choice for office pros, now discounted to $129

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:46:02 +0000

Upgrade your home office for less with this Asus monitor deal, featuring convenient video conferencing tools and eye-care features in one package. Read more...

Microsoft is retiring some security APIs, reminds IT admins to manually migrate

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:20:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing to phase out security APIs used by organizations, and IT admins have a looming deadline to ensure their workflows keep running. Read more...

Apple confirms user reports about iPhone Duo screen cracking

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:33:03 +0000

Apple's first foldable iPhone is already facing complaints just days after launch, raising concerns about its durability and the experience of early adopters. Read more...

Instagram takes on YouTube with support for 1-hour+ horizontal videos

David Uzondu — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:22:01 +0000

Not long after bringing Instagram to Apple TV, Instagram is continuing its pursuit of YouTube with a new feature that lets users post horizontal videos longer than an hour. Read more...

Windows 11 is getting important new privacy controls soon

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:04:01 +0000

Windows 11 is expanding its privacy settings with per-app permissions for desktop software, giving users more control over sensitive data and system services. Read more...

This Samsung gaming monitor (144Hz) is curved, and it costs just $99.99 in latest deal

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:55:10 +0000

A budget-friendly curved gaming monitor just got more tempting, with Samsung's Essential G3 deal bringing a smoother desktop upgrade within reach. Read more...

Samsung is ramping down production on its Galaxy A series handsets

Usama Jawad — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:34:01 +0000

Samsung's affordable Galaxy A lineup may be facing a major shake-up, as rising costs and supply pressures could reshape its next releases. Read more...

User says freshly RMA'd Nvidia 5090 nearly burned again if not for MSI Safeguard

Sayan Sen — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:54:01 +0000

A user gives an account of how their GPU, that was freshly RMA'd, nearly burned up again, but was saved just in time, thanks to MSI's protection feature. Read more...

Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 employees across four countries

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:40:01 +0000

Microsoft is significantly widening its workforce reduction strategy with a new Voluntary Exit Offer spanning more than 60,000 employees across four major global markets. Read more...

Anthropic's IPO filing reveals $16.3B revenue, $80.7B loss and $800B compute plans

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:36:01 +0000

Anthropic has officially filed its S-1 statement with the SEC, offering the clearest financial snapshot and risks associated with AI. Read more...

Apple unveils its biggest iPad mini upgrade ever with OLED, A20 Pro, and a $200 price hike

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:08:01 +0000

Apple has officially unveiled its upgraded iPad mini, featuring a brighter 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, an ultra-thin 5.4mm chassis, and the 2nm A20 Pro. Read more...

Microsoft Azure qualifies Seagate HAMR and SMR drives with Broadcom HBAs

Paul Hill — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0000

Microsoft Azure has completed qualification testing for Broadcom host bus adapters paired with Seagate's Mozaic HAMR and SMR drives, enabling massive storage density scaling for cloud data centers. Read more...

Microsoft quietly removed TPM from Pluton on new AMD, Intel & Qualcomm without saying why

Sayan Sen — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:16:02 +0000

Microsoft has silently stripped TPM functionality from Pluton on new AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm PCs. The reason has not been stated. Read more...