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Google Meet is changing how its AI note-taking feature works

Fiza Ali — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:34:02 +0000

Google Meet is making some changes to its AI note-taking feature. The update will affect how the tool behaves for both organisations and individual users. Read more...

Microsoft outs new Media Creation Tool with Windows 11 KB5101650 update for USB installs

Sayan Sen — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has made an update related to the Media Creation Tool, its official utility for downloading and installing Windows via ISOs. Read more...

Google Vids gets a new AI feature that could save you plenty of recording time

Fiza Ali — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:06:01 +0000

Google Vids is getting a new way to put users in AI-generated videos, and access currently depends on where you live. Read more...

Google Vids AI video maker adds Gemini Omni support, here's how it will help

Fiza Ali — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:34:01 +0000

Google Vids is getting an AI upgrade, but some users may find themselves waiting longer than others to access its interesting new capabilities. Read more...

Beware! A flaw in Windows 11 Zoom lets hackers take over your account via internet

Sayan Sen — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:18:01 +0000

Hackers can exploit a Windows 11 Zoom security flaw to remotely access and seize control of your account online. Here's the official advisory. Read more...

Google Gemini 3.5 Pro faces "delays" over coding performance misses

Paul Hill — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:20:01 +0000

After catching up with OpenAI and Anthropic, this delay could set Google back months again if it can't rectify the issue. Read more...

"1Password for Claude" is trying to make your passwords secure from agentic AI

Paul Hill — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:20:01 +0000

While this is an improvement over we currently have, it will be interesting to see if hackers manage to exploit this new mechanism. Read more...

Kimi K3 shows open AI models have finally caught up with proprietary US-based rivals

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000

Beijing-based AI startup Moonshot AI has launched Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) model that bridges the gap between open-weight and closed proprietary AI models. Read more...

GPT-5.6 Codex is deleting files from home directories in a "handful" of cases

Paul Hill — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:10:01 +0000

If you use Codex, it is being advised that you remove full access permissions to protect your data while a proper fix is looked for. Read more...

Microsoft ending support for Windows 11 24H2, Server 2022, and more. Shares guidance

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:16:01 +0000

Microsoft announces the end of support for Windows 11 version 24H2, Windows Server 2022, and additional products. Here's its official guidance for users and admins. Read more...

Microsoft open-sources Comic Chat, the software that introduced Comic Sans to the world

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:44:02 +0000

Remember that tool from the mid-90s that could turn chats into comics and gave us Comic Sans? You can now mess with its code. Read more...

Logitech G502 HERO wired gaming mouse falls to just $28.79 each in 4-Pack deal

Fiza Ali — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:02:02 +0000

The Logitech G502 Hero wired gaming mouse 4-Pack deal, with Hero 25K Sensor, 25,600 DPI, LIGHTSYNC RGB, and more, has dropped to its lowest price with a 19% discount. Read more...

GTA 6 could sell 50 million copies in just a week, according to analyst firm

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:30:01 +0000

Even with lower sales forecasts, Grand Theft Auto VI is predicted to sell millions of units in its first week, giving Take-Two billions in revenue. Read more...

How to check your Windows laptop's battery health (no third-party software needed)

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:30:01 +0000

Use this simple tool to check the status of your Windows laptop's battery, and see if it's maybe time for a replacement. Read more...

These bookshelf speakers from Pyle look better than their price and are now on sale

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:24:01 +0000

If you're looking for a pair of speakers that looks premium but doesn't break your bank, check out this set from Pyle, which is currently on sale. Read more...

Indie dev turns sleeping wife into grotesque boss character after running out of ideas

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:10:02 +0000

Needing inspiration for a gory boss character in his dark fantasy game, this indie developer turned to his sleeping wife for his latest grotesque creation. Read more...

Congress could ban Apple from acquiring Chinese memory chips over national security concerns

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:54:01 +0000

Some senior members of Congress have urged the Trump administration to prevent U.S. companies from buying Chinese memory chips. Read more...

Meta will alert parents when teens show sign of suicide or self-harm risk in Meta AI chats

Fiza Ali — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:40:01 +0000

Meta is changing how its AI handles sensitive conversations involving teenagers. The company is also adding new controls that parents may want to know about. Read more...

Apple turns to Alibaba and Baidu for Apple Intelligence rollout in China

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Apple Intelligence is finally a step closer to reaching users in mainland China, after a delay of more than two years. Read more...

Pricedrop: flowkey Piano Learning App (5-Year Plan) is now 92% off

Neowin Deals — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Learn your favorite songs on piano with flowkey. Discover beautiful arrangements for all abilities, created by professional pianists. Read more...

Echo Generation and Luto are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:46:01 +0000

The latest double giveaway promotion from the Epic Games Store for PC gamers has landed, and it's carrying Echo Generation and Luto to keep. Read more...

Microsoft delays Exchange Online PowerShell feature retirement after feedback from IT admins

Usama Jawad — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0000

A major PowerShell change that worried many IT admins has been postponed, but Microsoft's long-term plans remain unchanged. Read more...

GTA Online, Planet Zoo, Dragon Ball and more join Xbox Free Play Days

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:16:02 +0000

This weekend, Xbox players can jump into five games to try them out, with Microsoft offering Grand Theft Auto Online, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and more. Read more...

Google's NotebookLM isn't called NotebookLM anymore

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:03 +0000

Google's popular research assistant NotebookLM is going through a major change, three years after it started as Project Tailwind. Read more...

Google now lets you add your most-used apps directly to AI Mode

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0000

AI Mode now allows users to connect some of their go-to apps and services and access them directly in Google Search. Read more...

AMD driver causing massive performance loss on all major Linux distros

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:34:01 +0000

AMD graphics driver is causing absolutely massive performance loss across all major Linux distributions in certain applications. Read more...

EU orders Google to open Android and Search data to rival AI services

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:32:02 +0000

In an aggressive regulatory push to break monopolies, the EC has ordered Google to dismantle the exclusive walls surrounding its Android operating system and search data. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW rolls out for new region as five more games gain support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:11:02 +0000

GeForce NOW has exited the beta phase in one more region in Asia this week, just as the cloud gaming service gains more titles to its supported list. Read more...

Popular AMD Ryzen 7800X3D just got a not-so-cheaper, and highly exclusive substitute

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:54:01 +0000

AMD's popular Ryzen 7800X3D now has a slightly slower, but not significantly cheaper, alternative with the newly launched Ryzen 7700X3D. Read more...

This Nvidia RTX 5080 is down to just $1200 with special discount coupon

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Do not miss this offer where you get a three-fan RTX 5080 for a very nice price of just $1200, thanks to a limited-time discount coupon. Read more...

Spotify reportedly removed over 75 million AI-slop songs from its platform

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:40:01 +0000

As users complain about the presence of AI-generated music on Spotify, the company claims it has already removed over 75 million spam tracks. Is that enough? Read more...

Star Citizen Alpha 4.9 brings fresh contracts, combat indicators, and ship fly‑by sounds

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:42:01 +0000

Cloud Imperium Games has a smaller than usual content update ready for Star Citizen fans with this alpha release, with the main event being pushed to August. Read more...

Gamers can now plan ahead with Valve's official Steam 2027 sale schedule

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:14:01 +0000

Almost every upcoming minor and major Steam sale, demo festival, and themed promotion until June 2027 has now been detailed by Valve. Read more...

Microsoft impresses as imperfect Windows 11 shines inside Valve's Steam Machine

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:58:01 +0000

Microsoft shines as Windows 11 challenges SteamOS, showcasing impressive performance on Valve's latest Steam Machine platform. Read more...

AdHoc's Dispatch finally lands on Xbox Series X|S later this month

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:42:02 +0000

Xbox players don't have to wait too much longer to jump into AdHock Studio's hit workplace comedy experience Dispatch. Read more...

OneDrive sync client may stop working on Windows 10 in 2028

Usama Jawad — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:04:02 +0000

Your OneDrive files may keep syncing on Windows 10, but a major support change is coming that could leave some users exposed. Read more...

Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.129 with modern UI preview

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:26:01 +0000

The new interface can be enabled in the settings. It comes with a floating card type interface that's getting popular in web browsers. Read more...

OpenAI launches a $230 physical control panel for managing Codex agents

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:40:01 +0000

While the tech world keeps its eyes fixed on OpenAI's secretive consumer hardware, the AI giant just quietly dropped its first-ever physical device targeting developers. Read more...

Messi or Ronaldo or someone else? Google might have helped finally settle the GOAT debate

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:01 +0000

Google's latest research may have finally added a fascinating new twist, helping settle football's Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate once and for all. Read more...

These particles that aren't even real are ironically challenging what Reality truly is

Sayan Sen — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:30:01 +0000

These non-real particles are ironically forcing us to question the very nature of Reality and what existence truly means. Read more...