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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...

Save 88% on a lifetime of AdGuard Family with 5-years of AdGuard VPN

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

Welcome to the world of seamless browsing with AdGuard Family Plan — a smart, sophisticated ad-blocking and VPN solution. Read more...

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...

Microsoft deprecating major WDS features in "next Windows Server release"

Sayan Sen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:32:02 +0000

Microsoft is pulling the plug on several key WDS features in the "next Windows Server release". Here's what IT teams need to know. Read more...

Microsoft Foundry gets native voice agents to take on Gemini Live

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:48:01 +0000

Moving beyond traditional text-first architectures, Microsoft's Foundry Agent Service now supports native real-time speech capabilities. Read more...

ARC Raiders will soon test highly requested PvE co-op mode

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:02:01 +0000

Embark Studios is adding a PvE matchmaking toggle to ARC Raiders this October, letting players team up without the threat of PvP temporarily. Read more...

Toshiba G700 65-inch 4K QLED TV gets a massive $900 discount

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:26:01 +0000

If you're willing to spend a little more on a high-quality 4k QLED TV, check out the Toshiba G700, which is currently on a huge discount. Read more...

Report: Microsoft quietly killing the PC brand that meant to usher in Windows "12"

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:50:01 +0000

Microsoft may be quietly burying the PC brand that was supposedly made to usher in a Windows "12" launch in 2024. Read more...

TerraMaster's new 725 series brings Intel Xeon-D power to enterprise storage

Steven Parker — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:28:01 +0000

The rackmounts are spread across four different SKUs and comprise of 4- or 8-core Intel Xeon D-series enterprise processors with 16GB of ECC memory across the lineup. Read more...

F-Droid 2.0 launches with UI overhaul and automatic updates

Paul Hill — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:38:01 +0000

Version 2.0 introduces a streamlined three-tab UI, DMA-driven background updates, while dropping support for Android 6 devices. Read more...

Grab Mechabellum and Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles for free on Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:16:01 +0000

The Epic Games Store's latest weekly giveaway offers PC gamers the auto battler Mechabellum and dice roguelike Astrea to keep. Read more...

Save 86% on a Autodesk Revit: 1-Year Subscription

Neowin Deals — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Design, Model & Deliver BIM Projects with Industry-Leading 3D Building Design Software, AI Assistance, Forma Integration & 1-Year Access. Read more...

GTA VI $400 collector's edition unveiled but it does not have the game

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:52:01 +0000

GTA VI's $400 Collector's Edition revealed by Rockstar, and surprisingly or unsurprisingly, it doesn't include the game. Read more...

Xbox Free Play Days adds The Division 2 and three more games

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:42:01 +0000

Xbox Free Play Days brings four games to try this weekend, including The Division 2 and PGA TOUR 2K25, with no Game Pass required. Read more...

iPhone Duo, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Which foldable should you buy?

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:02 +0000

iPhone Duo is the newest foldable phone on the market, rivaling the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Let's see how these devices compare to each other. Read more...

TikTok pays £12.7M ICO child data fine after dropping appeal

Paul Hill — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:14:01 +0000

The ICO previously estimated that 1.75 million UK children under 13 accessed the platform in 2020 without adequate age checks. Read more...

Apple admits iPhone 18 Pro has a Face ID restart and freezing bug

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:02 +0000

Apple has seemingly acknowledged that its new iPhone 18 Pro can freeze and restart or reboot when using Face ID. Read more...

Denon X2800H S670H AV Dolby AV Receivers are fantastic deals that you shouldn't miss

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:54:01 +0000

Denon's 7.2 X2800H and 5.2 S670H 8K AVRs are great offerings that are ripe for picking up at the moment. Read more...

Microsoft Teams can now automatically block external bots from meetings

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:22:01 +0000

If you want your Teams meetings to be free of any external bots, Microsoft now gives you the option to block them. Read more...

Seagate One Touch 8TB External HDD hits lowest price in last three months

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:06:01 +0000

Seagate's 8TB One Touch HDD just hit its lowest price in three months making it a perfect timing to grab this massive storage for a lower price. Read more...

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 brings powerful AI to earbuds and AI glasses

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:50:01 +0000

Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform, designed to power next-generation smart earbuds, headphones, and audio glasses. Read more...

Amazon drops Alienware 27 280Hz monitor to $199

Paul Hill — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:23:08 +0000

The 27-inch AW2726DL pairs a fast 280Hz refresh rate with full ergonomic adjustments, dropping $30 off its $229.99 list price on Amazon. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW is coming natively to Googlebooks

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:03 +0000

Alongside a new platform announcement, Nvidia GeForce NOW has added support for Control Resonant and eight other titles in this latest update. Read more...

Opera brings free automatic VPN to public Wi-Fi, but it's not available to all yet

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:53:42 +0000

Opera today launched free VPN service that automatically turns on when you connect to any public Wi-Fi network. Here's how it works. Read more...

OpenAI agent bypasses blocks to breach Australian Medicare portal

Paul Hill — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:50:01 +0000

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized OpenAI's delayed notification following the June incident, which exposed internal stats reporting files to an unmonitored model routine. Read more...

Microsoft killing Windows 11's free Office companion apps which installed automatically

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:26:01 +0000

Microsoft is killing Windows 11 exclusive Office companion apps soon. These were free of cost and installed automatically. The company has shared detailed guidance. Read more...

Spotify's latest integration wants to DJ your life on autopilot

Fiza Ali — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:26:01 +0000

Spotify's latest AI partnership lets an assistant manage your entire listening schedule automatically. Read more...

Microsoft Xbox finally gets PlayStation Platinum Trophy equivalent with Mythic Achievement

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:48:02 +0000

Xbox finally answers PlayStation's Platinum Trophy with Mythic Achievement, a major new milestone for dedicated gamers. Read more...

Meta launches camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio and third-gen AI glasses

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:50:01 +0000

At Meta Connect 2026, Meta expanded its smart eyewear portfolio with the debut of Ray-Ban Meta Audio and the third-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Read more...

Meta shrinks its high-end VR headset into 100-gram VR glasses, but they cost $1,300

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:14:01 +0000

Weighing approximately 100 grams, the Meta VR Glasses offloads its compute, battery, and storage to a separate tethered puck, making it roughly five times lighter than the Quest 3. Read more...

File Explorer can preview downloaded files again, but HTMLs require an extra step

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:01 +0000

Microsoft brought back the automatic preview of downloaded files in File Explorer, but HTML files are treated differently. Read more...

Amazon Smart Thermostat drops to $56.99 with 29% discount

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:30:01 +0000

If you're looking to make your heating and cooling system a little bit smarter, check out Amazon's Smart Thermostat, which is currently on a discount. Read more...