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Next week's Modern Warfare 4 beta includes a campaign mission for the first time ever

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:52:01 +0000

In a surprising move, Xbox and Activision are including a campaign mission in the upcoming Modern Warfare 4 beta sessions. Read more...

New AMD chipset driver adds support for the Ryzen AI Max processor lineup

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:36:01 +0000

AMD has released a new chipset driver, 8.08.12.551, for supported motherboards. The driver is now available for download on Windows 11 and 10 PCs. See what's included: Read more...

Another well rated 1080p portable monitor is a great deal at just $53

Sayan Sen — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:20:01 +0000

This portable monitor is a great deal at the moment, though not for very long as it is a limited-time offer that ends today. Don't miss it if you are looking for one. Read more...

Copilot Notebooks gets support for Markdown and other text files

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:06:01 +0000

Copilot Notebooks mostly supported Microsoft's own file types. That changes now, as it gets support for three new text file formats. Read more...

Acer Predator Helios 18 with RTX 5070, 2TB SSD, and 32GB RAM is a steal at $600 off

Usama Jawad — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:04:01 +0000

This powerful Acer gaming laptop packs high-end specs and a 240Hz display, but its latest price cut makes the deal even harder to ignore. Read more...

Windows 11 26H1 gets appropriate file size units in the latest Release Preview build

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:33:55 +0000

Find out what's new in the Windows 11 build 28000.2796 (KB5120996) for the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 version 26H1: Read more...

KB5120998: Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 release preview build lands with long feature list

Sayan Sen — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:33:26 +0000

New Windows 11 Release Preview Channel Builds, 26200.9267 and 26100.9267, are now available for trying. Read more...

Save 91% on the cost of training for a Claude & ChatGPT for Project Management Bundle

Neowin Deals — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Master AI Project Management in 6 Hours with 6 Practical Courses on ChatGPT, Claude AI, Project Planning, Scheduling, WBS, Documentation & Automation. Read more...

Grab the AOC GM401 wireless RGB gaming mouse at over half off right now

Paul Hill — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:38:02 +0000

Upgrade your gaming setup without breaking the bank. The feature-packed AOC GM401 wireless mouse is currently slashed by over 50%. Read more...

Windows rootkit now included with CoolClient backdoor targeting governments

Paul Hill — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:34:01 +0000

The APT group HoneyMyte has updated its CoolClient backdoor with a kernel-level Windows rootkit to make detection harder. Here's what admins can do. Read more...

Discord raises file size upload limit for its non subscribers

Sanket Mungase — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:18:01 +0000

Discord doubles the free upload limit to 20MB, making it easier to share larger files, while mobile uploads are now checked before compression, matching desktop. Read more...

Microsoft's favorite Outlook feature goes "missing" and users may surprisingly be happy

Sayan Sen — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:28:01 +0000

Microsoft confirms one of its favorite features is missing on Windows Outlook, and surprisingly, users may actually like this unexpected change. Here's what's going on. Read more...

Microsoft just made document navigation in Word less of a pain

Usama Jawad — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:12:01 +0000

Microsoft Word just made it much easier to point someone to the right spot in a lengthy document, even when headings are nowhere to be found. Read more...

Microsoft urges IT admins to consider using Entra ID instead of Active Directory

Usama Jawad — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:50:02 +0000

Still relying on Active Directory? Microsoft says these warning signs could mean your organization is ready for a major identity shift. Read more...

The case that could put Mozilla out of business just got a new twist

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:20:01 +0000

The DOJ wants to punish Google's search monopoly. Ironically, Google wouldn't be the one to suffer the most from such a ruling. Read more...

ChatGPT on macOS can now remember activity across the apps and websites you use

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:20:01 +0000

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's memory capabilities with a new Computer History feature that tracks a user's activity across apps and websites, to deliver more context‑aware responses. Read more...

Microsoft explains the reason behind delaying Exchange Server SE Cumulative Update 1 (CU1)

Usama Jawad — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:36:01 +0000

Exchange Server SE CU1 is taking longer than expected, but Microsoft says the update is still coming as IT admins await a release date. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S26+ is now available at a whopping 25% discount

Usama Jawad — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:48:01 +0000

Samsung's latest Galaxy S26+ just received a tempting price cut, but one version stands out as the deal you won't want to miss. Read more...

Prime members get Steelrising and eight more games to keep in August

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:26:01 +0000

Amazon has officially begun its Luna August offerings that bring PC gamers nine more games to keep. This includes the Souls-like experience Steelrising. Read more...

Battlefield 6 will be free-to-play next week as Top Gun crossover lands

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:54:02 +0000

The Battlefield 6 base game will be free-to-play for an entire week soon, and that means you can try out all the new Top Gun crossover content too. Read more...

Google Pixel Buds 2a can be yours for $99 for a limited time only

Usama Jawad — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Looking for affordable earbuds with premium features? Google's Pixel Buds 2a just received a tempting price cut you won't want to miss. Read more...

Google joins the AI model price war with the new Gemini 3.7 Flash

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:50:01 +0000

Driven by fierce competition from low-cost Chinese AI models, Google is offering a temporary 50% discount for its new Gemini 3.7 Flash workhorse model. Read more...

OpenAI introduces new Ultrafast mode for GPT‑5.6 Sol delivering 14x faster tokens

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:38:02 +0000

OpenAI has introduced its new GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast mode in limited preview, running frontier model intelligence on Cerebras hardware at speeds reaching 750 output tokens per second. Read more...

Save 91% on a AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription

Neowin Deals — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Microsoft shares more details on the upcoming unified Copilot super app

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:40:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing a major shake-up for its AI offerings by combining its fragmented Copilot platforms into a single super app. Read more...

Researchers find Windows 11 can be hacked with no physical access with new attack

Sayan Sen — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:24:01 +0000

Researchers have discovered a new attack that exploits RAM flaws to bypass Windows 11's security. It affects all Windows versions. Read more...

Samsung is using Claude to verify chip designs, and it's not going smoothly

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:02:01 +0000

Samsung is relying on Claude to help design its chips. And while AI saves time and resources in one place, it creates problems in another. Read more...

Gears of War E-Day open beta headlines Xbox Free Play Days

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has just announced the latest Free Play Days promotion for Xbox players, and the new Gears of War: E-Day open beta is a part of it. Read more...

Sci-fi road trip game Caravan SandWitch is free on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Another giveaway is live on the Epic Games Store for PC gamers, and this time, the combat-free open-world game Caravan SandWitch is here for claiming. Read more...

Don't miss this very limited time 1080p IPS HDR portable monitor deal

Sayan Sen — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:58:39 +0000

For just $60, you get this very capable portable 1080p HDR IPS monitor, but you must act fast. Find purchase link in the article. Read more...

NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds native Linux app and DLSS upgrades

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Alongside new game support, NVIDIA has finally graduated the GeForce NOW native app Linux out of beta while also delivering DLSS optimizations for cloud gamers. Read more...

Patched SharePoint vulnerability now being exploited in the wild, here's why

Paul Hill — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:20:02 +0000

With attacks ongoing, admins are urged to apply the July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates if they've not done so already. Read more...

As passkeys become default in Entra ID, IT admins may have to worry more about security

Usama Jawad — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:56:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing a major Entra ID authentication change, but security experts warn the rollout could create new problems for IT teams. Read more...

NightmareEclipse strikes again at Windows 11 exploit with ShieldBreak proof of concept

Paul Hill — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:48:02 +0000

This is a zero-day bug being exploited so Microsoft has not patched the issue yet. Admins need to be on the lookout for a fix from Microsoft and apply it ASAP. Read more...

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell workstation edition price doubles, as NVIDIA launches new AI model

Sanket Mungase — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0000

NVIDIA doubles the price of RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell to $16,000 as it expands its AI portfolio with Nemotron 3.5 lightning model amid memory price increases. Read more...

This 1,500-nit OLED gaming monitor from GIGABYTE is now 29% off

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:08:01 +0000

If you're looking for a solid, bright, OLED gaming monitor with a fast response rate, check out the GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR, which is currently on a discount. Read more...

Xbox's August update brings deeper Xbox 360 support and larger wishlists

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:44:01 +0000

Microsoft just release the Xbox August update. The new update brings more features for Xbox 360 games, and various other improvements. See what's included: Read more...

CD Projekt RED confirms layoffs have hit The Witcher spin-off team

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:22:01 +0000

The team developing the mystery The Witcher spin-off has been hit by layoffs, and it isn't the first time either. Read more...

Google didn't launch new headphones but updated its existing ones with these features

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:28:02 +0000

If you are waiting for the next-gen Pixel Buds Pro, this is not the year. However, Google is making up for it by introducing some new stuff. Read more...

SpaceXAI's Grok 4.6 model beats OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol in several AI benchmarks

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:48:01 +0000

Grok 4.6 matches OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index while trailing only Anthropic's Opus 5 and Fable 5 models. Read more...