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AI agents can now provision Cloudflare on behalf of their users

David Uzondu — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:30:02 +0000

Cloudflare has been going all in on AI lately, partnering with Stripe so coding agents can start paid subscriptions, register domains, grab API tokens, and deploy code. Read more...

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book laptops may ditch Windows 11 in favor of Android 17

Usama Jawad — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:16:01 +0000

Samsung may ditch Windows 11 for Android 17 on future Galaxy Book laptops, signaling a major platform shift that could undercut Microsoft's ambitions. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW gets 16 supported games in May alongside 5080-class streaming expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Alongside new games like Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light for the supported list, Nvidia GeForce NOW's 5080-class server support is expanding in May. Read more...

After confusion, Sony clarifies the new PlayStation online check-in system for games

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:12:02 +0000

Sony has finally put out a statement about the online check-in system that's attached to newly purchased PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. Read more...

Google Cloud surges 63% as Amazon's AI spending crushes free cash flow

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:52:01 +0000

With Google's Cloud backlog doubling and Amazon securing massive infrastructure commitments from OpenAI and Meta, the AI arms race is transitioning from hype to balance sheet reality. Read more...

Popular open-source editor Zed hits 1.0 with DeepSeek-V4 support and major fixes

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:26:01 +0000

Created by the minds behind Atom, Zed 1.0 is officially ready for prime time. Discover how the latest update improves performance and fixes long-standing bugs on Windows and Linux. Read more...

Microsoft is finally fixing a major issue in Teams

Usama Jawad — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:08:01 +0000

A long-awaited Teams improvement arrives in June, promising a smoother, faster experience that removes a frustrating limitation for everyday users. Read more...

Microsoft Q3 2026 Earnings: AI run rate hits $37B as OpenAI partnership solidifies

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:20:02 +0000

With $10.2 billion returned to shareholders, Microsoft continues to demonstrate financial dominance despite minor headwinds in the hardware and gaming sectors. Read more...

Daily deals 04/29: Amazon Gaming Week, PS5 games, headsets, controllers, and more

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:32:01 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best deals from this week's Amazon Gaming Week. Check out discounts on PS5 games, gaming and audio equipment, and more. Read more...

Copilot in OneNote just became a lot more useful

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:06:01 +0000

Copilot in OneNote just got an upgrade that changes how it reads your notes, unlocking a more natural way to interact. Read more...

IT admins can now upgrade to Windows Server 2025 via Windows Update

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:30:01 +0000

A new upgrade route skips install media for Windows Server 2025, yet admins must prep carefully as Microsoft flags best practices for testing. Read more...

Google Photos just became your AI-powered digital wardrobe

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

Google just changed the game of trying on clothes every day before going to the office or planning a vacation. A new Google Photos feature is making this easier. Read more...

Save 64% on an Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for PC digital license

Neowin Deals — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

One-time purchase of classic 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for PC. For Mac also at 20% off, limited time deal. Read more...

Gemini can now generate and export Microsoft Office files directly from chat

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:01 +0000

Starting today, the Gemini app can now generate a wide array of formats, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF, and Markdown, alongside native Google Workspace files like Docs and Slides. Read more...

Meta accused of violating EU rules over children's access to Facebook and Instagram

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:20:01 +0000

A preliminary investigation by the European Commission has accused Meta of violating the Digital Services Act by allowing children under 13 to access its social media platforms. Read more...

Incoherence: Dark Rooms mixes drafting mechanics of Blue Prince with survival horror

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000

Incoherence: Dark Rooms is an upcoming indie project combining the puzzle structures of Blue Prince with survival horror elements. Here's a hands-on report and an interview with the lead developer. Read more...

AMD's 16-core 5900XT (AM4) and 8-core 7800X3D (AM5) are very good deals

Sayan Sen — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:34:01 +0000

The AMD 7800X3D and the 5900XT are both very good deals currently. Find out why you should get these. Read more...

PowerToys 0.99.1 arrives with improvements for the new utilities

Taras Buria — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:48:01 +0000

Microsoft recently introduced two very useful PowerToys utilities, and today, a new update arrived with various improvements for them. Read more...

Intel improves Windows 11 and 10 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with new drivers

Taras Buria — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:32:01 +0000

New wireless drivers from Intel are here to improve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity on Windows 10 and 11 PCs. Read more...

Microsoft updates VS Code to 1.118 and adds remote control for Copilot CLI

Paul Hill — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:20:01 +0000

Beyond remote AI management, Microsoft is tackling the high cost of coding bots with new token efficiency tech. See what caching techniques Microsoft is using to save you money. Read more...

Windows 10 gets a funeral in France as furious activists parade a coffin, blasting Microsoft

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:28:01 +0000

A literal coffin for Windows 10 hits the streets as protesters slam Microsoft's cutoff, warning millions of PCs could be pushed to the grave next. Read more...

GitHub pivots to ‘Availability First' as AI agent surge triggers reliability crisis

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:34:01 +0000

After a string of frustrating outages, GitHub is finally breaking its silence on what's happening behind the scenes and its plans for the future. Read more...

Visual Studio April update adds autonomous cloud agents and a new debugger agent

Paul Hill — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:18:01 +0000

Microsoft is making Visual Studio more agentic. New tools handle remote coding tasks and analyze live app behavior to find and fix bugs automatically. Read more...

UK government ignores data leak warnings as MPs back online digital checkpoints

Paul Hill — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:48:01 +0000

In less than a year, the UK has moved from checking IDs for adult content to proposing digital checkpoints for social media and algorithmic feeds. Here is why privacy advocates are sounding the alarm. Read more...

Daily Deals 04/28: ASUS ROG gear, Intel CPUs, cameras, audio, PC components, and more

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:58:01 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from Intel, ASUS ROG, and Canon. There's also interesting audio equipment. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Excel in April 2026

Usama Jawad — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:42:01 +0000

Excel's April updates add smarter Copilot capabilities and a subtle mobile tweak, which many customers will find useful. Read more...

This Windows 11 concept looks clean, but may be controversial

Usama Jawad — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:26:01 +0000

This “refined” Windows 11 ditches recommendations and tones down Copilot, but its reworked interface could be too much for some users. Read more...

Anthropic unveils "Claude for Creative Work," expanding AI into professional creative tools

Fiza Ali — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:10:01 +0000

Anthropic is making a significant shift in how AI fits into creative work, one that could change the way professionals interact with their everyday tools. Read more...

Firefox 150.0.1 is out with important security fixes, higher limits for Relay, and bug fixes

Taras Buria — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:54:01 +0000

Firefox 150.0.1 is out with important security and bug fixes, plus some nice changes to those who use Firefox Relay and its free tier. Read more...

Save 86% on an Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus digital license

Neowin Deals — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +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...

Deal: This interesting Japanese Bluetooth speaker can play CD too

Sayan Sen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:54:01 +0000

This Japanese Bluetooth speaker from a brand called Aiwa is currently at its all-time low price. It combines classic technology with modern ways. Read more...

OpenAI's frontier AI models and Codex now available on Amazon Bedrock

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:38:01 +0000

Following a strategic amendment to the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership, AWS customers can now access OpenAI models, including GPT-5.5, and the Codex coding agent through Bedrock. Read more...

TerraMaster D1 SSD review: an inexpensive dust and waterproof 10Gbps enclosure

Steven Parker — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:01 +0000

The D1 SSD is a triple-protection SSD enclosure and promises to deliver blazing performance via the advanced USB 3.2 Gen2 standard with its all-metal armor, we put it through its paces. Read more...

Samsung Odyssey G5 27" 1440p HDR10 QD-OLED G50SF FreeSync monitor is only $300

Sayan Sen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:20:01 +0000

The Samsung Odyssey G5 27" 1440p HDR10 QD-OLED G50SF FreeSync monitor is only $300 right now with this deal, it's the lowest-ever price. Read more...

Arc Raiders Riven Tides update lands with new map, traversal gadgets, and massive enemies

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:44:01 +0000

Embark Studios has a massive update for Arc Raiders, and it has everything from a brand-new map to fresh gadgets for players to use. Check out the changelog here. Read more...

NVIDIA 596.36 driver carries support for 12GB RTX 5070 laptop GPU and Conan Exiles Enhanced

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:08:01 +0000

NVIDIA's latest driver update for GeForce hardware owners is carrying DLSS 4.5 support for Conan Exiles Enhanced, a new RTX 5070 laptop GPU configuration, and bug fixes. Read more...

Sony seemingly implementing new DRM for PS5 and PS4 games, requiring online checks to play

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:18:01 +0000

According to multiple reports, a new DRM system may be being attached to purchasing new games digitally on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5083769 update breaks BITS and causes system freezes

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:52:01 +0000

A frustrating new bug is causing essential Windows services to hang after the latest update. Find out if your PC is affected and how to apply the temporary workaround. Read more...

Microsoft Teams users are extremely angry at new banner asking them to pay

Usama Jawad — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Microsoft Teams sparks backlash by surfacing “Unlock Premium” as a persistent banner, with users calling it intrusive, unremovable, and poor UX. Read more...

Australia pushes Google and Meta to pay local media outlets for their news

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:12:01 +0000

Google, Meta, and TikTok may be required to strike deals with Australian news publishers and pay for their content. Read more...