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GitHub halts new Copilot signups amid soaring usage and rising costs

David Uzondu — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:20:01 +0000

GitHub has paused new sign-ups, added new usage limits, and removed some Claude models as agent-driven demand strains its infrastructure. Read more...

Microsoft Teams and Outlook are getting significant changes soon

Usama Jawad — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:04:01 +0000

Teams is about to feel very different with major UI changes for the toolbar and performance tweaks, while Outlook quietly adds smart Copilot features you might rely on daily. Read more...

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take over

Usama Jawad — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:22:01 +0000

After months of speculation, Apple confirms Tim Cook will step down as CEO later this year, handing leadership to veteran John Ternus. Read more...

Daily Deals 20/04: Discounts from ASUS, GIGABYTE, Samsung, Amazon, and more

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:24:01 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from Lenovo, LG, NZXT, TP-Link, and more. Read more...

WhatsApp confirms a Premium subscription tier, here is what it includes

David Uzondu — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:08:01 +0000

Meta is adding subscription plans to its services. First it was Instagram Plus, and now the company is testing a "WhatsApp Plus" subscription plan. Read more...

This portable MagSafe power bank is now available for just $32.99

Taras Buria — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:30:01 +0000

This compact power bank from UGREEN can charge an iPhone wirelessly at 15W, and you can now get it with a 34% discount. Read more...

Google brings its "Connect room" Meet hardware feature to all Workspace customers

David Uzondu — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

Google has expanded access to its "Connect room" feature in Meet to all Workspace customers, along with several improvements to the feature. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Protect your privacy online with VP.NET, the world's first verifiable zero-knowledge VPN. Encrypt your connection, hide your IP, and verify your privacy anytime with secure enclave technology. Read more...

New leak reveals the name, colors & launch date of Fitbit's upcoming screenless fitness band

David Uzondu — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:22:02 +0000

Google is taking on Whoop with its new screenless Fitbit fitness band, as fresh leaks reveal the launch date, price, and more details. Read more...

Ubisoft to unveil Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in showcase event

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:26:01 +0000

Ubisoft is finally ready to bring the long-rumored remake of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag into the spotlight. Read more...

KB5083631: Microsoft explains how Windows 11 will get significantly faster soon

Sayan Sen — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:10:27 +0000

Microsoft says multiple upgrades are coming to Windows 11 components that should lead to a hefty performance improvement. Read more...

[Time Limited Offer] How to Build an AI Design Workflow with Gamma (worth $21) now free

Sponsored — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Learn how to build a repeatable AI design workflow using ChatGPT prompts and Gamma. Create faster presentations, apply brand assets once, and turn ideas into consistent visual systems. Read more...

Report: iPhone 18 Pro's Dark Cherry will replace iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0000

Apple is reportedly experimenting with a new color option for the iPhone 18 Pro series, alongside three other finishes. Read more...

Microsoft unveils limited edition Forza Horizon 6 controller and headset

Taras Buria — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:22:01 +0000

With Forza Horizon 6 less than a month away, Microsoft is celebrating the launch with a limited edition, exclusive controller-headset combo. Read more...

AMD Ryzen 3D V-cache CPUs surprisingly show big benefits on Windows 11 in a new test

Sayan Sen — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:28:01 +0000

Everyone knows AMD 3D V-cache CPUs are some of the best chips for gaming. However, in a new test, these Ryzen processors are massive improvements. Read more...

Firefox 150.0 is out with improved Split View, new features for PDF editor, and more

Taras Buria — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:12:01 +0000

Mozilla is rolling out Firefox 150 with multiple improvements and new features for Split View, PDF Editor, tabs, and more. Read more...

Vampire Crawlers, Aphelion, Kiln, and more hit Xbox Game Pass as nine games leave

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:56:02 +0000

Xbox Game Pass is expanding to include even more games in the coming two weeks, but a large selection is leaving at the same time too. Read more...

Windows 11 April update triggers "death loops" and bizarre pixelated crashes

Paul Hill — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:04:01 +0000

A wave of critical boot failures is hitting Windows 11 users after the latest update. From mosaic pixel glitches to total system lockouts, find out if your hardware is at risk. Read more...

Windows PCs should no longer repeatedly restart or fail to install update with KB5091157

Sayan Sen — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has released multiple emergency OOB updates for all supported Windows Server versions. The new updates fix installation and restart bugs. Read more...

Grab the Google Pixel Watch 4 LTE at its lowest price ever in this massive Amazon deal

Paul Hill — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:38:01 +0000

Ready for a flagship upgrade? The Pixel Watch 4 just hit a record-breaking low price. Here is why this LTE-powered powerhouse is the ultimate deal for your wrist. Read more...

CachyOS has released a performance oriented Linux 7.0 kernel

Sanket Mungase — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:08:01 +0000

CachyOS has rolled out a new Linux 7.0 kernel, which features new and updated drivers and packages for a fast, performance-oriented system for heavy users. Read more...

New clever way to make cheap DDR5 RAM may be Intel-exclusive only with no AMD support

Sayan Sen — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:30:02 +0000

Intel and its partners are working on quite a smart technology that could soon make cheap DDR5 RAM widely accessible and more affordable. Read more...

Pay just $15 for a BJ's The Club Card 1 Year Membership (was $60)

Neowin Deals — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Shop online and get same-day delivery or curbside pickup, and add digital coupons directly to your membership card for automatic discount at checkout. Read more...

This AMD 9060 XT deal is a better buy over Nvidia RTX 5060 plus it has 16GB VRAM

Sayan Sen — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:24:01 +0000

AMD's 9060 XT is currently a very good deal thanks to a coupon. This is a great value 1080p gaming GPU and what makes it even better is its 16GB VRAM. Read more...

Alleged Intel "Zen 5 killer" Nova Lake specs suggest AMD's hardest battle could be coming up

Sayan Sen — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:54:01 +0000

Alleged Intel Nova Lake-S performance and specifications reveal a massive cache design that could outperform potentially rival and beat AMD processors. Read more...

After 21 years of waiting, KDE Plasma is finally adding this long-requested feature

David Uzondu — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:30:01 +0000

For two decades, users have been requesting this feature for virtual desktops. It is now finally on its way, helped by KDE's shift from X11 to Wayland. Read more...

Aulumu M10 review: coolest-looking power bank for all of your Apple devices

Taras Buria — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:54:02 +0000

This power bank from Aulumu is a great help for those heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem. One power bank to charge them all, including the Apple Watch. Read more...

User finds how a simple mistake on Windows 11 can lead to massive performance losses

Sayan Sen — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:36:01 +0000

A Windows 11 user discovers how one seemingly simple but major mistake can cause massive performance losses and potential system slowdown. Read more...

10 quick tweaks that make Windows 11 a lot better

Usama Jawad — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:46:01 +0000

Ten quick tweaks can make Windows 11 faster, cleaner, and less annoying, with each change taking under a minute to apply. Read more...

7 Days: ZuckerBot is coming, $1 million from Microsoft, and Android 17 reaches stability

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:34:01 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about Zuckerberg's AI version, $1 million prize for MS Edge, and Android 17 final beta. Read more...

Microsoft is ignoring its most powerful automation tool in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:16:02 +0000

Windows 11 hides a powerful automation engine in plain sight, but its aging design and poor usability keep it out of reach for most users. Read more...

Microsoft shares a way to unblock important Windows 11/10 updates with free official tools

Sayan Sen — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has shared one way to resolve Windows 11 or 10 updates being blocked on your system using native OS tools. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5083826 update for OS recovery

Sayan Sen — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:18:02 +0000

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, as well as Windows 11 22H2, under KB5083826, and more, have been released. Read more...

Daily Deals 18/04: Big discounts from MSI, Sony, TP-Link, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:18:02 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from Sony, Samsung, Anker, LG, and more. Read more...

Top 10 cool and useful apps for Windows 11 in 2026

Taras Buria — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

Here are the top ten Windows 11 and 10 applications you may find useful during your daily computer usage. Read more...

[Price Drop] CISSP Security & Risk Management Training Bundle now 95% off

Neowin Deals — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Check out these eight courses on CISSP's eight domains to help you pass the exam and get certified in the field. Read more...

Review: UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro refresh with new CPU, dual PCIe 4x4, and DDR5-5600

Steven Parker — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:01 +0000

Although UGREEN debuted the NASync series way back at CES 2024, with the series becoming available to buy at the end of that year, we were invited to take a look at the DXP4800 Pro. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Start menu in rework again and Recall is on fire

Taras Buria — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in the latest recap. Patch Tuesday updates, bugs, Start menu reworks, Recall controversies, and more. Read more...

Microsoft acquires Fintool to supercharge Excel with financial AI agents

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:18:01 +0000

By absorbing Fintool into the Office Product Group, Microsoft aims to deepen the integration of specialized AI tools within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: NINJA GAIDEN, Forza Horizon, Divinity, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a stealth tactics freebie to claim, a big selection of bundles, an Xbox publisher sale, and more. Read more...