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Weekend PC Game Deals: 007, Halo MCC, Blue Prince, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a couple of fresh freebies to grab, Halloween bundles to check out, Batman hits, and more. Read more...

Another vibe coded free Microsoft Office alternative is out alongside new desktop

Sayan Sen — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:04:02 +0000

We have got another vibe-coded, free Microsoft Office alternative called Starling, which brings along with it a gorgeous desktop environment. Read more...

UK regulator targets how Microsoft links Windows, Office, and Defender

Paul Hill — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:40:01 +0000

A UK probe found Microsoft leverages Windows, Server, and Defender integration to lock in commercial customers. Public feedback on the proposed competition status remains open through November 13. Read more...

Microsoft is finally killing off native XSLT support in Edge

Usama Jawad — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:28:01 +0000

A decades-old web technology is nearing its end in Microsoft Edge, but enterprise users have a limited window to prepare for the change. Read more...

Microsoft is "returning" a legacy Windows component, App-V server, back to life until 2029

Usama Jawad — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:12:01 +0000

Microsoft is giving enterprise customers extra time to move away from an aging Windows component, App-V server, that facilitates on-demand streaming of Win32 software. Read more...

Microsoft celebrates 12 years of Windows Insider Program with special new wallpapers

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:04:01 +0000

Microsoft has given a special set of 10 new wallpapers to celebrate 12 years of the Windows Insider Program. You can download them here: Read more...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access unlocks for digital pre-orders

Paul Hill — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:48:01 +0000

Early access gives players complete campaign progression and unlocks operator rewards for use in multiplayer and the upcoming DMZ mode launching on October 20. Read more...

Microsoft now wants lawyers and legal teams to use Copilot, even for sensitive work

Usama Jawad — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is making a bold move into sensitive legal work with AI, but its latest Copilot offering comes with some important promises. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5127648 ISO now available for USB install via official Microsoft tool

Sayan Sen — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:06:01 +0000

Grab Microsoft's official Windows 11 KB5127648 ISOs using Media Creation Tool and create a bootable USB installer today. Read more...

Toronto Canada gets Waymo robotaxis driven by human drivers ... for now

Paul Hill — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:50:01 +0000

Waymo partnered with Element Fleet Management to launch in Toronto, placing specialists behind the wheel while software adapts to local streets. Read more...

Windows 11 26H1 Release Preview update KB5127653 brings a large set of new features

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:34:50 +0000

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Release Preview build 28000.3351 (KB5127653) for version 26H1. See what's included: Read more...

Windows 11 Release Preview update KB5127936 is now available with a long list of changes

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:28:49 +0000

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Release Preview builds 26200.9807 and 26300.9807 (KB5127936) for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 26H2. See what's included: Read more...

Microsoft finally outs upgraded Windows 11 device info to more users with build 26220.9739

Sayan Sen — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:23:50 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings some new features and improvements. Read more...

New Windows 11 build improves Gaming Task View and revamps the Run dialog

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:18:01 +0000

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview build 26340.9750. Check out what's included: Read more...

Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 for 94% off

Neowin Deals — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Experience next-generation cross-platform development & AI-powered collaboration for seamless, efficient programming. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5127654 recovery update and more

Sayan Sen — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:46:01 +0000

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H2, 26H1, 25H2 and 24H2 alongside for Windows 10, were released by Microsoft this past week. Read more...

Google turns on Gmail Live voice search by default for paid Workspaces

Paul Hill — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:42:01 +0000

Users on paid Workspace plans and Google AI add-ons get low-latency conversational search that cites source emails. Admin settings default to enabled. Read more...

OneDrive and SharePoint are next in line to get AI-powered search

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:12:01 +0000

Microsoft keeps adding natural-language commands and AI-powered search across its products. Now it's OneDrive and SharePoint's turn. Read more...

Google expands Gmail AI Inbox to Workspace, but gives admins no switch to disable it

Paul Hill — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:56:01 +0000

US English Workspace domains are receiving automatic action-item tracking and project updates without admin toggle controls. Scheduled domains roll out through mid-November. Read more...

Google's Willow processor cuts quantum errors 40x with magic states

Paul Hill — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:42:01 +0000

Researchers demonstrated that magic state cultivation acts as an error-filtering routine on the quantum chip, slashing physical qubit overhead before scaling up. Read more...

Microsoft shows how Edge will soon quietly install new features and patches automatically

Sayan Sen — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:40:01 +0000

Microsoft Edge is working on new features that can silently install security patches and features in the background. Here's how it will work. Read more...

Steam will finally stop DLC from ruining your 100% achievement completions

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:30:01 +0000

Valve is overhauling Steam achievements, allowing developers to separate achievements into sets so you won't lose a 100% completion score again. Read more...

Proton brings folders and more to Proton Pass

David Uzondu — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:32:02 +0000

Proton has completed its entire Proton Pass spring and summer 2026 roadmap with today's release of several new features, including folder support. Read more...

TCL's gigantic 75-inch QLED TV gets a $100 discount

Usama Jawad — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:36:01 +0000

Looking for a big-screen upgrade without overspending? This 75-inch QLED TV packs cinematic visuals, gaming perks, and smart features. Read more...

Microsoft admits Windows 11 KB5127648 KB5126646 break WPA 802.1X auth, shares fix

Sayan Sen — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:14:01 +0000

Latest Windows 11 and Server updates disrupt WPA 802.1X authentication, Microsoft admits. The company has shared a temporary fix. Read more...

Meta's new Muse Spark Open AI needs four $9,499 Mac Studios to run on desktop

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Meta released weights for its massive multimodal model designed for coding and multi-step reasoning. Local runs leverage Apple's unified memory across dual M5 Ultra chips. Read more...

Xbox Free Play Days unlocks NBA 2K27 and five more games this weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:42:01 +0000

Xbox Game Pass members can play NBA 2K27 and Crusader Kings III for no extra charge this weekend, alongside a no-subscription trial for The Alters. Read more...

Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo foldable arrives for pre-order with a 7.58-inch screen

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:26:01 +0000

The hyper-premium device runs iOS 27 and requires buyers to choose from flexible financing options, carrier deals up to $1,200 off, or trade-in credits. Read more...

Amazon's Bee Frontier wearable and Eclipse magnet record your daily chatter

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:34:01 +0000

Both personal AI listeners delete real-time audio after transcribing your interactions. An optional $11.99 monthly Bee Pro subscription unlocks unlimited summaries and email integrations. Read more...

Build your monster PC in this premium ASUS case for $55 less

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:18:01 +0000

If you're building a setup with the latest expensive components, you might as well give it an appropriate look with the ROG Strix Helios II PC case. Read more...

Save 66% on a Caveat AI Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription

Neowin Deals — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Challenge AI answers with Caveat AI Standard. Get 20 critical reviews monthly across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot for life. Read more...

Firefox is working on a privacy feature Chrome and Edge still don't have on Windows

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:24:02 +0000

Mozilla is working on a new way to make private browsing a little more private when you step away from your computer. Read more...

Ubuntu 26.10 debuts Myna, a local AI voice agent named after a talking bird

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:48:01 +0000

The Myna speech-to-text agent runs local models without cloud telemetry. The nine-month desktop update also adds post-quantum package signing and default dbus-broker process isolation. Read more...

Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following AI art uproar

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:32:02 +0000

Sega has pulled Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from stores following massive community backlash over AI art errors and unfixed bugs. Read more...

Microsoft unveils redesigned Photos app for Windows 11 with more AI features

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:16:01 +0000

Microsoft is completely reworking Windows 11's Photos app. It's got a new UI, runs faster, and has even more AI features. Read more...

Agent A and Bad Cheese are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

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

PC gamers can claim the retro spy adventure Agent A and the psychological horror Bad Cheese for free on the Epic Games Store for the next week. Read more...

Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks

Sayan Sen — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed Windows 11 26H2's performance boost trick that can make your PC noticeably faster, especially if you're still using a hard drive. Read more...

Rockstar unveils official Grand Theft Auto 6 launch trailer

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:01 +0000

Rockstar Games has released the official launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, highlighting protagonists Jason and Lucia alongside a custom soundtrack. Read more...

Nvidia's new GeForce NOW update adds DLSS 4.5 controls and support for 10 more games

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:18:01 +0000

Nvidia's latest GeForce NOW update introduces DLSS 4.5 controls alongside support for new games like Planet Zoo 2. Read more...

VS Code 1.142 gives AI agents a side-by-side Kanban board to track their own tasks

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:08:01 +0000

VS Code 1.142 just landed with a big focus on how you work with agents, including a new way to collaborate side-by-side. Read more...