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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...

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

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:46:01 +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...

Apple's all-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone is reportedly still on track for 2027

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:22:01 +0000

Despite recent rumors about the cancellation of Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the device hasn't been scrapped and will launch in 2027. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly raises Windows 11 license price significantly more than expected

Sayan Sen — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has reportedly increased the Windows 11 license prices significantly this year, per a new report. Here's how it can be bad for us. Read more...

Unreleased Claude model makes breakthrough on century-old Riemann Hypothesis math problem

Paul Hill — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:46:01 +0000

This breakthrough shows the progress AI is making towards actually making substantial scientific and mathematical breakthroughs. Read more...

NVIDIA teams up with Wall Street giants to finance over $500 billion for AI infrastructure

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:04:01 +0000

NVIDIA is directly addressing the primary capital bottleneck in global AI expansion through partnership with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR. Read more...

Microsoft's new MAI‑Image‑2.6 outperforms all rivals except GPT‑Image‑2 on Arena leaderboard

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has officially introduced MAI-Image-2.6, its newest image generation model, which has secured the #2 spot on the Arena leaderboard, ahead of Grok, Gemini and others. Read more...

Audio-Technica's open-back reference headphones drop to their lowest price yet

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:02 +0000

If you're looking for a solid pair of open-back reference headphones, check out the Audio-Technica ATH-R30X, which is currently on sale. Read more...

Microsoft Edge users may soon be able to sign in using Apple account

Sanket Mungase — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:20:01 +0000

Microsoft Edge is testing Apple account sign-in, giving users a new way to access their Edge profiles without relying on a Microsoft account. Read more...

Edifier S3000MKII, S355DB high end PC audio speakers are discounted right now

Sayan Sen — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:58:01 +0000

Edifier's S3000MKII and S355DB speaker systems promise an audiophile-grade upgrade for serious music enthusiasts with these deals. Read more...

New Forza Horizon 6 update sets the tone for the Mascot Party event and fixes known bugs

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:10:01 +0000

Forza Horizon 6 will soon introduce goofy mascots to race tracks. They come as part of the latest update, along with a set of new cars, new props, bug fixes, and more. Read more...

Microsoft explains the recent Xbox outage and outlines upcoming fixes

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:58:01 +0000

Xbox Chief Technical Officer Scott Van Vliet has more details on what caused the major Xbox outage and what the company is doing to make sure it won't happen again. Read more...

Save 15% on GEEKOM IT13 MAX: with this cost-effective Intel U9 Back-to-School special offer

Steven Parker — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:58:01 +0000

For just over $600, you can get a 0.9L mini powerhouse equipped with an Intel U9 185H, 24GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 RAM, dual USB 4.0 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and dual 2.5G Ethernet. Read more...

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber and expands Daybreak with Red and Blue access tiers

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:36:01 +0000

OpenAI has expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative by introducing a two-tiered system, Blue and Red, alongside a specialized AI model, GPT-5.6-Cyber. Read more...

[Price Drop] Save 91% on a ChatPlayground AI "Unlimited" lifetime subscription

Neowin Deals — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:04 +0000

Compare multiple AI models side-by-side in one powerful platform for faster, smarter and more accurate results every time you run a prompt. Read more...

You can now buy Android apps and games using a new payment option

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:48:02 +0000

Google Play has added a new payment option for buying apps, games, and digital content for your devices. Read more...

Special promo code brings price of this 4TB NVMe SSD down to less than $100 per TB

Sayan Sen — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:38:01 +0000

In these difficult times, it's super hard to find something good to get due to high memory prices. As such check out this discounted 4TB NVMe SSD wherein you pay less than $400. Read more...

Meta releases Muse Glimmer, a 30B open agentic AI model that runs locally on PCs

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:48:01 +0000

Distilled from the Muse Spark model and refined with specialized post-training, the new Meta Glimmer local model excels in long-horizon reasoning. Read more...

Blizzard reportedly crowned as the top-performing Xbox studio in FY26

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:48:01 +0000

Thanks to its well-performing live service games, Blizzard Entertainment has claimed the title of being the "top-performing studio in Xbox's studios division." Read more...

Valve informs customers about data breach, personal data stolen

Usama Jawad — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:37:49 +0000

A cyberattack on a company handling Steam hardware deliveries has left customers facing an unexpected and unpleasant security risk. Read more...

This Acer Nitro "Zero Frame" 180Hz 1440p gaming IPS monitor is a nice deal

Sayan Sen — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:02 +0000

This Acer Nitro gaming monitor deal brings several useful features for gamers seeking a smoother and more immersive experience. Read more...

Senior detective being investigated for misusing AI

Usama Jawad — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:14:01 +0000

A senior UK detective's unusual use of AI has triggered an investigation, with concerns growing over how the technology is being used in police procedures. Read more...

Microsoft Entra ID has a big change coming for Windows Hello for Business and macOS PSSO

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:58:01 +0000

Microsoft is upgrading enterprise authentication to let Windows Hello and macOS PSSO act as standalone MFA factors. Here is when it'll be available. Read more...

Microsoft quietly kills off picture passwords for new Windows users

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:54:01 +0000

Did you know you could use your picture to log into Windows? Well, not anymore, as Microsoft is retiring this questionable feature. Read more...

Royal Navy's K3 Scout vessel had firmware sending data back to China

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:58:01 +0000

The findings have caused a total lack of trust in the K3 Scout drone vessel, which was only deployed earlier this year. Read more...

Final Linux 7.2 release candidate lands and Torvalds highlights AI code use

Paul Hill — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:30:02 +0000

The stable version is on track to arrive next week as long as no critical, show-stopper bugs appear this week. Read more...

AI agent goes rogue while booking gym class, hacks system and removes another customer

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:20:01 +0000

Are autonomous AI agents quietly crossing the line from helpful assistants to active cyber threats? A seemingly innocent everyday request recently led to an alarming real-world exploit. Read more...

Microsoft confirms rollout of redesigned Planner UI is happening soon

Sayan Sen — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is nearly ready to release its update for Planner, bringing several UI changes that could make the service more useful. Read more...

Following backlash, Microsoft rushes to add uninstall option for unwanted OneDrive feature

Sayan Sen — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:26:01 +0000

Microsoft is responding to criticism from IT admins by preparing new controls and an uninstall option for its new unwanted OneDrive feature. Read more...

Report: Apple Watch could get its biggest overhaul ever

Hamid Ganji — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:24:01 +0000

New reports suggest that Apple Watch devices may be about to get their biggest revamp since 2015 to stay competitive against new rivals such as screenless wearables. Read more...