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Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5094149 / KB5095971 / KB5094156 Setup, Recovery updates

Sayan Sen — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:14:01 +0000

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, as well as Windows 10, have been released. Read more...

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones are down to lowest price in over a month

Taras Buria — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:10:01 +0000

Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones are now available at a low price, saving you $70. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Microsoft Weekly: Xbox exclusives are back, big Windows app updates, and more

Taras Buria — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:02:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft news recap about the return of XBOX exclusives, big updates for inbox Windows apps, new builds, and more. Read more...

Microsoft Flight Simulator's City Update 15 enhances Midwest cities

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:46:01 +0000

Microsoft Flight Simulator players across both versions can now get a new city update, which aims to upgrade the visuals and realism of three U.S. cities. Read more...

Five things you might have missed during Apple's WWDC 2026

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:30:02 +0000

During the WWDC 2026 keynote this past week, Apple showed us how it's blurring the lines between platforms, and other things you might have missed. Read more...

EA Sports UFC 6 review: Brutal, satisfying, and surprisingly accessible to newcomers

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000

We step into EA Sports' new MMA fighting game, UFC 6, for a full review. This is turning out to be a good jumping-off point for newcomers. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Anno 117, Final Fantasy VII, Rematch, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a couple of new freebies to claim from Epic, an adventure games bundle, and lots more. Read more...

Anthropic pulls Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after US export control order

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:12:01 +0000

Anthropic says it has disabled access to two of its latest AI models after receiving a US government directive tied to national security concerns. Read more...

Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 PC case is now 33% off on Amazon

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:14:01 +0000

If you're looking for a serious-looking PC case that favors functionality over aesthetics, the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 is now on sale on Amazon. Read more...

Microsoft Teams is getting a controversial location tracking feature that users may hate

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:18:02 +0000

A postponed Teams capability is back on track for release, reviving debate over privacy, workplace visibility, and employer oversight. Read more...

Microsoft releases major feature updates for stock Windows 11 apps

Taras Buria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has released updates for Windows 11's inbox apps, including Paint, Clock, Calculator, and more. All of them pack many new features and improvements. Read more...

Windows 11 gets better widgets, new Screen Tint feature, and more in the latest build

Taras Buria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:33:04 +0000

Two new Windows 11 Beta builds are now out, and they are full of new features, including some long-requested improvements. Read more...

Microsoft releases big Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 Release Preview with Recovery, Update features

Sayan Sen — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:31:12 +0000

New Windows 11 Release Preview Channel Builds, 26100.8728, 26200.8728 and 28000.2333, are now available for trying. Read more...

Windows 11 gets useful new File Explorer features in the latest build

Taras Buria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:20:02 +0000

This week's Windows 11 builds are here, and the one in the Experimental Channel includes a couple of useful File Explorer features. Read more...

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Lethal fake phone chargers are still being sold on Amazon and eBay, UK watchdog warns

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:16:01 +0000

Seven years after exposing the danger, a consumer group finds major online marketplaces are still failing to block counterfeit, hazardous tech. Read more...

Visual Studio finally gets long-awaited feature that developers will love

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:58:03 +0000

Microsoft finally delivers a Visual Studio feature developers have been requesting for years, eliminating a long-standing workflow interruption. Read more...

This AdGuard Family lifetime deal is still only $15.97

Neowin Deals — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:58:01 +0000

Get rid of annoying ads and protect your device from malware with this AdGuard Family Plan lifetime deal, which is available for a limited time only. Read more...

Microsoft about to radically change how often your Edge browser updates

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:07:48 +0000

Microsoft is cutting the wait time for stable browser updates in half. Here is how the shift to a two-week cadence impacts your desktop and mobile browsing. Read more...

Windows Server gets DNS over HTTPS (DoH) support

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:44:01 +0000

After months in preview, Microsoft's DNS over HTTPS feature is now production-ready, promising stronger protection without major network changes. Read more...

Microsoft releases new Windows 11 Media Creation Tool with the latest updates

Taras Buria — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:44:01 +0000

A new version of the official Media Creation Tool app is now available, making it easier to clean-install the most recent Windows 11 update with its new features and performance improvements. Read more...

Louis Rossmann suing Samsung over "990 Pro SSD warranty scam"

Sayan Sen — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:16:01 +0000

Popular YouTuber Louis Rossmann plans legal action against Samsung, alleging a deceptive 990 Pro SSD warranty process that denied a proper replacement. Read more...

OpenAI is making Codex more useful in Chrome and the cloud

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:08:01 +0000

OpenAI has announced a new acquisition to strengthen Codex, along with fresh updates for developers, including Chrome-related capabilities. Read more...

Spotify finally removes the disco ball app icon in the latest update

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:22:01 +0000

Spotify's disco ball app icon divided people on the internet. And now, it's finally going away for good. Read more...

Playground Games confirms Forza Horizon 6 save wipe bug

Taras Buria — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:06:01 +0000

Playground Games issued a statement regarding reports about Forza Horizon 6 wiping users' saves and progress. Read more...

Edifier's popular R1280Ts bookshelf speaker can be a nice upgrade for your PC desktop audio

Sayan Sen — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:01 +0000

Edifier is offering its R1280Ts bookshelf speakers at a good price. This is a very good value 2.0 system that can improve your PC's audio. Read more...

Windows 11's big performance boost is finally available for all

Taras Buria — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:48:02 +0000

Microsoft is finally rolling out a special mode that makes Windows 11's UI snappier and app launch faster. Read more...

Google's next-gen Tensor AI chips might be produced by Samsung, report says

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:22:02 +0000

Google is reportedly looking for a new partner to produce the next generation of TPUs, and Samsung is said to be the leading candidate. Read more...

State of Decay 2, Blasphemous 2, and more join Xbox Free Play Days

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:28:01 +0000

Xbox players can jump into three games this weekend, with Microsoft offering the chance to try out State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition and more over the weekend. Read more...

Euro-Office must default to ODF to be considered "genuinely European", LibreOffice argues

David Uzondu — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:40:01 +0000

LibreOffice says Euro-Office can't claim to be "European" while defaulting to Microsoft's Office formats (.docx, .xlsx, and .pptx). Read more...

A Warhammer 40K racing game and a chess roguelike are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000

The latest double giveaway from the Epic Games Store is now live, giving PC gamers copies of an official Warhammer 40K racing game and a chess roguelike. Read more...

AirPods Pro 3 are now available for only $179

Taras Buria — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:34:01 +0000

Apple's third-gen AirPods Pro are now available at a new all-time low price, saving you a whopping $70. Read more...

Nvidia's GeForce NOW summer sale drops prices for Ultimate and Premium memberships

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:18:01 +0000

The latest GeForce NOW update brings in eight new games to the supported list, while also introducing a brand-new sale for the game streaming service memberships. Read more...

YouTube has finally brought back its DMs feature, but only in these countries

David Uzondu — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:48:02 +0000

Nearly seven years after YouTube killed the feature, the platform is finally re-launching it in a handful of countries. Read more...

Popular Windows 11 file manager Files gets improved tags, layouts, and new OneDrive icon

Taras Buria — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:46:02 +0000

A new version of Files, a popular file manager for Windows 10 and 11, is out with improved folder size calculation, a new OneDrive icon, and more. Another useful feature is also on the way. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows 11 KB5094126, KB5093998 finally stops trusting a critical system threat

Sayan Sen — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:14:01 +0000

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 updates KB5094126 and KB5093998 have finally tightened trust around a major security flaw. The company has explained why. Read more...

Claude on Windows is eating up massive amounts of RAM, with no way to stop it

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:18:02 +0000

A Claude desktop bug is back in the spotlight as users accuse Anthropic of wasting nearly 2GB of RAM on Windows, even when AI agent features aren't in use. Read more...

Stack Overflow is launching a version of itself for AI agents

David Uzondu — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:50:02 +0000

Stack Overflow has spent years trying to adapt to the AI era. Its latest move may be its most ambitious attempt yet to stay relevant. Read more...

Microsoft explains how it made Teams so much faster in 2026

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Microsoft Teams is now noticeably faster and more stable across desktop, web, macOS, and iOS, thanks to deep engineering work behind the scenes. Read more...