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Microsoft ending support for Windows 11 24H2, Server 2022, and more. Shares guidance

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:16:01 +0000

Microsoft announces the end of support for Windows 11 version 24H2, Windows Server 2022, and additional products. Here's its official guidance for users and admins. Read more...

Microsoft open-sources Comic Chat, the software that introduced Comic Sans to the world

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:44:02 +0000

Remember that tool from the mid-90s that could turn chats into comics and gave us Comic Sans? You can now mess with its code. Read more...

Logitech G502 HERO wired gaming mouse falls to just $28.79 each in 4-Pack deal

Fiza Ali — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:02:02 +0000

The Logitech G502 Hero wired gaming mouse 4-Pack deal, with Hero 25K Sensor, 25,600 DPI, LIGHTSYNC RGB, and more, has dropped to its lowest price with a 19% discount. Read more...

GTA 6 could sell 50 million copies in just a week, according to analyst firm

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:30:01 +0000

Even with lower sales forecasts, Grand Theft Auto VI is predicted to sell millions of units in its first week, giving Take-Two billions in revenue. Read more...

How to check your Windows laptop's battery health (no third-party software needed)

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:30:01 +0000

Use this simple tool to check the status of your Windows laptop's battery, and see if it's maybe time for a replacement. Read more...

These bookshelf speakers from Pyle look better than their price and are now on sale

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:24:01 +0000

If you're looking for a pair of speakers that looks premium but doesn't break your bank, check out this set from Pyle, which is currently on sale. Read more...

Indie dev turns sleeping wife into grotesque boss character after running out of ideas

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:10:02 +0000

Needing inspiration for a gory boss character in his dark fantasy game, this indie developer turned to his sleeping wife for his latest grotesque creation. Read more...

Congress could ban Apple from acquiring Chinese memory chips over national security concerns

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:54:01 +0000

Some senior members of Congress have urged the Trump administration to prevent U.S. companies from buying Chinese memory chips. Read more...

Meta will alert parents when teens show sign of suicide or self-harm risk in Meta AI chats

Fiza Ali — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:40:01 +0000

Meta is changing how its AI handles sensitive conversations involving teenagers. The company is also adding new controls that parents may want to know about. Read more...

Apple turns to Alibaba and Baidu for Apple Intelligence rollout in China

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Apple Intelligence is finally a step closer to reaching users in mainland China, after a delay of more than two years. Read more...

Pricedrop: flowkey Piano Learning App (5-Year Plan) is now 92% off

Neowin Deals — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Learn your favorite songs on piano with flowkey. Discover beautiful arrangements for all abilities, created by professional pianists. Read more...

Echo Generation and Luto are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:46:01 +0000

The latest double giveaway promotion from the Epic Games Store for PC gamers has landed, and it's carrying Echo Generation and Luto to keep. Read more...

Microsoft delays Exchange Online PowerShell feature retirement after feedback from IT admins

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

A major PowerShell change that worried many IT admins has been postponed, but Microsoft's long-term plans remain unchanged. Read more...

GTA Online, Planet Zoo, Dragon Ball and more join Xbox Free Play Days

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:16:02 +0000

This weekend, Xbox players can jump into five games to try them out, with Microsoft offering Grand Theft Auto Online, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and more. Read more...

Google's NotebookLM isn't called NotebookLM anymore

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:03 +0000

Google's popular research assistant NotebookLM is going through a major change, three years after it started as Project Tailwind. Read more...

Google now lets you add your most-used apps directly to AI Mode

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0000

AI Mode now allows users to connect some of their go-to apps and services and access them directly in Google Search. Read more...

AMD driver causing massive performance loss on all major Linux distros

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:34:01 +0000

AMD graphics driver is causing absolutely massive performance loss across all major Linux distributions in certain applications. Read more...

EU orders Google to open Android and Search data to rival AI services

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:32:02 +0000

In an aggressive regulatory push to break monopolies, the EC has ordered Google to dismantle the exclusive walls surrounding its Android operating system and search data. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW rolls out for new region as five more games gain support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:11:02 +0000

GeForce NOW has exited the beta phase in one more region in Asia this week, just as the cloud gaming service gains more titles to its supported list. Read more...

Popular AMD Ryzen 7800X3D just got a not-so-cheaper, and highly exclusive substitute

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:54:01 +0000

AMD's popular Ryzen 7800X3D now has a slightly slower, but not significantly cheaper, alternative with the newly launched Ryzen 7700X3D. Read more...

This Nvidia RTX 5080 is down to just $1200 with special discount coupon

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Do not miss this offer where you get a three-fan RTX 5080 for a very nice price of just $1200, thanks to a limited-time discount coupon. Read more...

Spotify reportedly removed over 75 million AI-slop songs from its platform

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:40:01 +0000

As users complain about the presence of AI-generated music on Spotify, the company claims it has already removed over 75 million spam tracks. Is that enough? Read more...

Star Citizen Alpha 4.9 brings fresh contracts, combat indicators, and ship fly‑by sounds

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:42:01 +0000

Cloud Imperium Games has a smaller than usual content update ready for Star Citizen fans with this alpha release, with the main event being pushed to August. Read more...

Gamers can now plan ahead with Valve's official Steam 2027 sale schedule

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:14:01 +0000

Almost every upcoming minor and major Steam sale, demo festival, and themed promotion until June 2027 has now been detailed by Valve. Read more...

Microsoft impresses as imperfect Windows 11 shines inside Valve's Steam Machine

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:58:01 +0000

Microsoft shines as Windows 11 challenges SteamOS, showcasing impressive performance on Valve's latest Steam Machine platform. Read more...

AdHoc's Dispatch finally lands on Xbox Series X|S later this month

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:42:02 +0000

Xbox players don't have to wait too much longer to jump into AdHock Studio's hit workplace comedy experience Dispatch. Read more...

OneDrive sync client will stop working on Windows 10 in 2028

Usama Jawad — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:04:02 +0000

Your OneDrive files may keep syncing on Windows 10, but a major support change is coming that could leave some users exposed. Read more...

Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.129 with modern UI preview

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:26:01 +0000

The new interface can be enabled in the settings. It comes with a floating card type interface that's getting popular in web browsers. Read more...

OpenAI launches a $230 physical control panel for managing Codex agents

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:40:01 +0000

While the tech world keeps its eyes fixed on OpenAI's secretive consumer hardware, the AI giant just quietly dropped its first-ever physical device targeting developers. Read more...

Messi or Ronaldo or someone else? Google might have helped finally settle the GOAT debate

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:01 +0000

Google's latest research may have finally added a fascinating new twist, helping settle football's Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate once and for all. Read more...

These particles that aren't even real are ironically challenging what Reality truly is

Sayan Sen — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:30:01 +0000

These non-real particles are ironically forcing us to question the very nature of Reality and what existence truly means. Read more...

See how the iconic Windows XP Bliss wallpaper location has changed over the years

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:03 +0000

Remember Widnows XP's default wallpaper, Bliss? It's only one of the most recognizable photos in history, and this is how the location it was shot at looked over the past 30 years. Read more...

"Fork it or leave": Linus Torvalds fires back at Linux's anti-AI crowd

David Uzondu — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:52:01 +0000

Linus Torvalds has little sympathy for Linux contributors pushing back against AI, telling those unhappy with the shift that they know where the door is. Read more...

Windows 11 gets new registry policy to give IT admins more control

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:58:01 +0000

A small but potentially impactful addition in July's Windows 11 updates gives organizations another way to tailor their managed experiences. Read more...

Modern Warfare 4 is ditching weapon bloom in major gunplay overhaul, here's why

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:42:01 +0000

Infinity Ward's newest developer update for its next Call of Duty game is focused on its ongoing work on the shooter's gunplay. Read more...

Microsoft is ending support for some versions of Windows 10 and 11 soon

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:26:02 +0000

The countdown has begun for two aging Windows releases, with Microsoft urging affected users to move before support runs out. Read more...

Elden Ring studio's next game is getting a closed playtest soon, here's how to get in

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:10:01 +0000

FromSoftware is almost ready to let players try out its next action game, with a closed test soon kicking off on the Switch 2. Read more...

This useful unofficial Windows 11 app gets a significant upgrade you should feel immediately

Sayan Sen — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:54:01 +0000

This useful unofficial Windows 11 app has received a significant upgrade, delivering faster performance and smoother functionality that users should feel immediately. Read more...

OnePlus is reportedly planning to pull out of the U.S. and European markets

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:38:01 +0000

OnePlus, a brand once called a flagship killer, is reportedly leaving the U.S. and European markets. It might also cease its operations in India soon. Read more...

Microsoft fixes a confusing Recycle Bin bug in Windows with the latest update

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:22:01 +0000

A strange bug with the Recycle Bin in Windows was confusing users. Microsoft has delivered a fix for it. Read more...