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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...

Google unveils Pixel Tag, an AirTag rival powered by UWB and Find Hub

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:28:02 +0000

Five years after Apple and Samsung took over the Bluetooth tracking space, Google is finally joining them with the new Pixel Tag. Read more...

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4 delayed for extra polish and optimizations

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:16:01 +0000

The new Warhammer 40K real-time strategy game that was announced last year has been delayed by a couple of months. Read more...

Save 85% on a lifetime digital license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows

Neowin Deals — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:02 +0000

Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote! Get all these essential Microsoft apps for your Windows PC for a low one-time cost. Read more...

Google announces Pixel Watch 5 with on-device AI, upgraded GPS, and new health features

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:10:01 +0000

Google has officially revealed the Pixel Watch 5, its next-generation smartwatch alongside its new flagship smartphone lineup, featuring performance upgrades and new health monitoring tools. Read more...

Pixel 11 Pro Fold launched with Tensor G6, HiLight, 4,806mAh battery, and more

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:22:01 +0000

Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the latest generation of Google's foldable phone, packing upgraded hardware and some new features at a higher price. Read more...

Xbox unveils battle-worn Gears of War E-Day controllers

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:02 +0000

Gears of War fans will soon have new ways to enter the battle with style, as Microsoft has announced a couple of new E-Day-themed Xbox Wireless Controllers. Read more...

Stardock announces AltTabby, a modern window switcher for Windows 11

Steven Parker — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Alt+Tab has remained largely unchanged for decades despite how dramatically the way we use our PCs has evolved, here's a new take on it. Read more...

Free offer ends today: Zero Trust Security: A Hands-on Guide (was $101.95)

Sponsored — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:50:01 +0000

Principles, applications, and methodologies to help organizations transition from traditional security models to a Zero Trust approach. Read more...

Samsung is bringing Hearing Aid and Hearing Test features to its latest Galaxy Buds

David Uzondu — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:40:02 +0000

Samsung says its Hearing Aid feature has been approved by the FDA and will soon be rolling out to select Galaxy Buds in select markets. Read more...

PowerToys is getting support for another local AI model and dozens of other fixes

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:01 +0000

Microsoft is adding support for its own local AI model for PowerToys' Advanced Paste feature, along with numerous other improvements. Find out what's new in the latest PowerToys release preview build. Read more...

Google unveiled Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:19:58 +0000

After months of rumors and speculation, Google finally pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 11 series. Here's a look at the devices' specs and pricing. Read more...

Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server affected by in-the-wild exploit, here's what to do

Paul Hill — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:08:01 +0000

Admins responsible for Windows fleets are advised to take action to protect their systems against this actively exploited vulnerability. Here's what you need to do to stay secure. Read more...

Gemini reaches 1 billion monthly users as Google flexes its massive distribution advantage

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:52:01 +0000

Google's Gemini app has officially crossed 1 billion monthly active users, marking it as the fastest-growing product in the search giant's history. Read more...

Facebook ads are so hard to block that uBlock Origin stopped filtering them

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:44:01 +0000

Facebook ads and ad-blocking tools have been in a constant clash for years. But it looks like uBlock Origin is stepping away from that fight. Read more...

Firefox gives latest update on uBlock Origin support as Chrome and Microsoft Edge end it

Sayan Sen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:14:01 +0000

Firefox and Brave share the latest update on how they plan to support uBlock Origin, just as Chrome and Edge move to shut it out. Read more...

Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.133, here's what's new

Paul Hill — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0000

This update comes with several new features that should make the IDE easier to use, such as sticky chats and seamless model switching mid-session. Read more...

Microsoft launches .NET 11 Preview 7 with C# upgrades and faster builds

Paul Hill — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:50:01 +0000

This should be the final preview release of .NET 11 before we get release candidates and a final release in November. Read more...

Microsoft kills off Teams integration plugin without proper notice, leaving users furious

Usama Jawad — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:34:01 +0000

A Teams plugin used to integrate third-party hardware has suddenly been killed off, leaving frustrated users wondering why Microsoft pulled the plug on a perfectly good use case. Read more...

Microsoft shares details of a clever old Windows trick it no longer needs

Sayan Sen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:10:02 +0000

A Microsoft veteran engineer has revealed a cool Windows trick from the past, one it quietly outgrew, making it obsolete. Read more...

SQL Server Management Studio 22.9 brings Modern Connection Dialog updates and lots more

Usama Jawad — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:54:02 +0000

SSMS 22.9.0 is here with a collection of changes that could make database management, Copilot use, and everyday development much easier. Read more...

User laments removal of purchased Lord of the Rings trilogy on Google Play [Update]

Sanket Mungase — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:38:02 +0000

Reddit user alleges Google removed purchased Lord of the Rings extended edition, with no refund, store credit, or compensation offered Read more...

Cisco pushes urgent patches for actively exploited zero-day flaw crashing firewalls

Paul Hill — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:34:01 +0000

An active zero-day vulnerability is crashing Cisco firewalls remotely without authentication, and there are no workarounds. Here is what admins need to know right now. Read more...

Microsoft permanently disables OWA Light client in latest Exchange Server update

Usama Jawad — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has retired a long-standing Exchange Server feature with its latest security update, but another issue could still affect hybrid deployments. Read more...

SpaceXAI launches OpenClaw-style Grok Bot that can work across apps on its own

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:14:01 +0000

Unlike traditional local assistants, Grok Bot operates using a dedicated cloud PC, enabling it to log into apps and websites directly even without APIs or MCPs. Read more...

Microsoft releases MAI-Code-1.1-Flash coding model to better compete with Chinese models

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:16:01 +0000

Designed to replace the original MAI-Code-1-Flash, this new MAI-Code-1.1-Flash model delivers enhanced performance across development tasks, including a 22% boost on Terminal-Bench 2.1. Read more...

ChatGPT desktop app now finally available on Linux

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:20:02 +0000

Linux users have waited years for a dedicated desktop experience, and OpenAI is finally delivering. Major Linux distributions including Ubuntu Debian and Fedora are supported. Read more...

Grounded 2 gets massive underwater update and a PS5 launch

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:04:01 +0000

The biggest content update yet has hit Grounded 2, with Obsidian bringing in the pond for miniaturized players to explore, build bases in, and more. Ziplines are finally back too. Read more...

GTA 6 publisher seemingly backs Sony as it defends digital future with no discs

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:46:02 +0000

As Sony gets the brunt of the backlash for going all-in on the digital-only future, the Grand Theft Auto VI publisher has seemingly come to its defense. Read more...

This is how AI applies hidden watermarks to the text it generates

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:30:01 +0000

You already know that AI watermarks images and videos it creates. But did you know it also watermarks text? Find out how: Read more...

Redtiger F7NP 4K dash cam is a limited time deal at just $110

Sayan Sen — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:44:01 +0000

Capture every drive in stunning 4K. Grab this Redtiger F7NP dash cam deal now for just $110, before this limited-time discount expires. Read more...

How to watch Pixel 11 launch at the Made by Google event this week

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:52:01 +0000

Google is about to host its latest Pixel launch event. Read on to learn key details, including when to livestream the event and what to expect. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows 10 KB5120249 August 2026 Patch Tuesday update now available

Sayan Sen — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:15:14 +0000

Microsoft has released the August 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 10 under KB5120249. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5121003, KB5120240, and KB5121000 Patch Tuesday updates are now available

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates KB5121003, KB5120240, and KB5121000 for Windows 11 for August 2026. Here's what's included: Read more...

Save 20% on a Keysmart (1-Pack, Gen 3, Rechargeable) that works with Apple Find

Neowin Deals — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Easily Locate Your Wallet, Cards and AirTags with SmartCard's Apple Find My Integration, Wireless Charging, and Long Battery Life. Read more...

Google seemingly doesn't trust its own AI systems to screen job applications

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:34:01 +0000

A document obtained by Bloomberg suggests that even Google DeepMind's recruiting team involves humans in the application review process rather than leaving everything to AI. Read more...

Sony reveals Wolverine-themed digital PS5 and matching controllers

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000

Wolverine fans looking forward to Insomniac's new game now have a new option for customizing their digital PlayStation 5. Read more...

Here are all the new Entra features Microsoft rolled out to IT admins recently

Usama Jawad — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:26:01 +0000

Microsoft Entra just gained several new features for IT admins, but some of the most useful changes may have flown under the radar. Read more...