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YouTube Playables adds accessibility tags to its game library

David Uzondu — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:32:02 +0000

YouTube is adding accessibility tags across different categories in Playables to help players decide whether a game meets their accessibility needs before purchasing. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11's new internet speed test was made in "spare time"

Sayan Sen — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:58:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that the new actually native internet speed test on Windows 11 was made in just "one day in spare time." Here's how that happened. Read more...

Google Messages and two other Google apps get redesigned icons

David Uzondu — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:24:01 +0000

Google has been redesigning its app icons for some time now. Now, Google Messages and two other apps are getting the same treatment as the company continues its visual refresh. Read more...

UK cyber agency warns legacy systems must prepare for next-generation attacks

Paul Hill — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:58:01 +0000

The UK National Cyber Security Centre urges organizations to eliminate unneeded internet connections and address core security flaws to bolster defenses against automated exploitation tools. Read more...

Microsoft highlights how Windows 11 KB5127936 brings a much needed backup recovery feature

Sayan Sen — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:36:01 +0000

Admins can breathe a sigh of relief sooner as Microsoft adds a new useful backup recovery feature with Windows 11 KB5127936. Read more...

Squarespace takes another step to adapt as AI changes website creation

Paul Hill — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:06:01 +0000

Squarespace faces structural changes across its product and engineering division to align with a shifting landscape where AI tools continue to transform software development and site building. Read more...

Apple reports record $114.5 billion September quarter as iPhone and Mac sales surge

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:12:01 +0000

Apple closed out its fiscal 2026 on a historic high, posting record fourth-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion alongside an annual revenue of $478.8 billion. Read more...

GOG wants to bring back physical boxed copies for PC games

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:30:01 +0000

DRM-free storefront GOG hopes to revive physical PC games, offering a service where players can order boxed copies directly from their digital library. Read more...

Former Xbox COO denies being fired for policy violations

Usama Jawad — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:10:01 +0000

Helen Chiang has broken her silence following her sudden Xbox exit, pushing back against allegations and hinting that there's more to the story. Read more...

Apple reportedly delays plans to launch its home robot

David Uzondu — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:01 +0000

Apple is reportedly working on a robot that can move around your home and help with tasks, but its launch has been delayed due to internal issues. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:34:02 +0000

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ShareX keeps making Windows 11's Snipping Tool harder to justify

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:40:01 +0000

ShareX is already way more advanced than Microsoft's own Snipping Tool. Still, the latest update closes yet another feature gap between the two. Read more...

Report: Spotify plans to charge nearly 40% more for pushing more AI into songs

Sayan Sen — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:18:01 +0000

Spotify's reported new AI music feature comes at a steep price as subscribers could soon have to pay nearly 40% more. Read more...

OpenAI is merging Chat and Work into a single ChatGPT experience

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:48:02 +0000

OpenAI is overhauling its UX by consolidating ChatGPT's instant Chat and agentic Work features into a single unified experience. Read more...

Elon Musk confirms strict Grok Bot usage limits due to "unsustainably high" costs

Usama Jawad — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:18:01 +0000

Grok Bot users are facing unexpected restrictions, and Elon Musk has finally revealed what's happening behind the scenes at his AI service. Read more...

Europe supermarket freezers cyberattack hits Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Luxembourg

Sayan Sen — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0000

Europe's supermarket freezers under cyber siege as a chilling digital attack disrupts food retail across Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Luxembourg. Read more...

The 2026 Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 Elite gets a major price cut on Amazon

Paul Hill — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:08:02 +0000

Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop is currently available at its lowest price yet in a US deal, offering fast AI-accelerated performance and up to 20 hours of battery life. Read more...

Raspberry Pi buyers face another price hike on high-memory hardware

Paul Hill — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:02:01 +0000

Raspberry Pi hardware with higher memory capacity is getting more expensive, though lower-tier models remain unaffected for users looking to save. Read more...

Microsoft explains why Windows 11 movable Taskbar is deliberately not as flexible as 10

Sayan Sen — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed it has intentionally limited the movability of Windows 11's Taskbar. Here's why that is. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11/10 Defender update for USB installation ISO images

Sayan Sen — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:50:01 +0000

Microsoft released a new Defender update for Windows 10 and 11 ISO images. According to the company, this update should be deployed across all new Windows 11 and 10 installs. Read more...

Binance faces billions in user withdrawals following massive security breach

Paul Hill — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:02:01 +0000

Crypto traders are moving funds off Binance as withdrawal services return online, testing platform stability following the largest exchange heist on record. Read more...

Microsoft issues final warning and guidance on Entra ID MemberOf retirement

Sayan Sen — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:18:01 +0000

Microsoft sounds the final alarm on Entra ID MemberOf retirement, urging organizations to act now to avoid disruptions. Read more...

Linux 7.4-rc1 rolling out with a massive merge window driven heavily by AI

Paul Hill — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:42:02 +0000

The latest Linux kernel release candidate has arrived for developers, bringing a significantly larger merge window and widespread updates across core drivers, architectures, and filesystems. Read more...

Apple Rewind: A lot of Apple hardware, glowing logo returns, and Apple's smart display

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:26:02 +0000

This month on Apple Rewind: first-ever touchscreen MacBook, new Apple product category, and glowing logo. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5128977, KB5130881 setup & recovery updates

Sayan Sen — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:14:02 +0000

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 26H2, and 25H2, were released by Microsoft this past week. Read more...

Admins absolutely furious with Microsoft due to Canada time zone changes

Sayan Sen — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:16:01 +0000

Microsoft's Canada time zone changes have sparked outrage among admins as they are frustrated with the sudden onset of changes. Read more...

How to customize the redesigned context menu in Windows 11

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:02 +0000

Windows 11's redesigned right-click menu is finally customizable. Here's what every option does and how to set it up the way you want. Read more...

Microsoft confirms supported Windows 10 PCs can now directly update to Windows 11 26H2

Sayan Sen — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:22:01 +0000

Windows 11 26H2 is within reach of all users running supported eligible PCs, Microsoft has confirmed, including Windows 10 systems too. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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7 Days: Call it Super Intelligence, new RAM tech, and Instagram long videos

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about the first touch screen MacBook, long Instagram videos, and new RAM technology. Read more...

Developer makes Windows 11 26H2 work on insanely low 128MB RAM

Sayan Sen — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:48:01 +0000

What if Windows 11 could run on just 128MB of RAM? A popular developer NTDEV just did that as they pushed the limits of the new Windows 26H2 version while working on a new tool. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00:05 +0000

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How to find and remove apps connected to your Google account

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0000

If you've used the same Google account for years, there's a good chance a few forgotten apps are still connected to it. This is how to check: Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 Preview updates, Elder Scrolls VI name, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:58:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Windows 11 received a new update with a bunch of new features, Elder Scrolls VI reportedly got its name, and more. Read more...

Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen wireless headphones drop to their lowest price yet

Paul Hill — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:52:01 +0000

A major price drop on Amazon brings these flagship noise-canceling headphones down to under $200 for select colorways. Read more...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review: Absolute cinema

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0000

Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 marks the finale of the rebooted series. Here's what we thought of it across PC and Xbox Series X. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Resident Evil, Dying Light, Tomb Raider, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include charity bundles from Humble and GMG, a horror freebie to collect, DRM-free birthday sales, and more. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Intune in October 2026

Usama Jawad — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has packed its latest Intune update with changes for Windows and Apple devices, including several tools IT admins may want to explore. Read more...

Microsoft will soon allow organizations to auto-launch Edge on Windows startup

Usama Jawad — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:22:01 +0000

Microsoft is exploring another way to get Edge in front of users faster, but this upcoming Windows feature raises questions about its usefulness and who really needs it. Read more...

ASUS ROG Pelta's price crashes to $79 in latest deal (39% discount)

Usama Jawad — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:06:01 +0000

Amazon's latest headset deal makes this feature-packed ASUS ROG option much cheaper, and its biggest perks go beyond the price. Read more...