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Sony WH-CH730N headset's price gets slashed by 29%

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:42:04 +0000

Looking for affordable wireless headphones with premium features? Sony's latest Amazon deal might be worth a closer look before it disappears. Read more...

Some Gemini features are now rolling out to more Gmail users

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:26:01 +0000

Gmail's AI features are reaching a much wider audience, potentially changing how professionals, students, and educators manage their inboxes. Read more...

Latest Windows updates bring major NTLM improvements

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:10:01 +0000

A major Windows security shift is underway, and organizations still relying on legacy NTLM authentication have a new deadline to prepare. Read more...

Google Tabletop is a fresh take on trip plans and group activities

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:46:01 +0000

Google has launched a new experimental tool called Tabletop which gamifies your family chores. It's currently available in the US. Read more...

Dbrand launches the first Google-certified third-party band for Fitbit Air

David Uzondu — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:01 +0000

The Google Fitbit Air has been out for several months, and it's only now getting its first Google-certified third-party band, courtesy of Dbrand. Read more...

Microsoft announces Classroom, a new standalone learning app with AI features

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:16:01 +0000

Microsoft announces Microsoft Classroom, an upcoming standalone application tailored specifically for K-12 schools, colleges, and higher education universities. Read more...

Save 80% on a Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus: Digital License

Neowin Deals — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

One-time purchase at $200 off for classic 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and OneNote for PC. Read more...

This curved Sceptre gaming monitor is down to just $78 today

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:46:02 +0000

Looking for an affordable monitor upgrade? This curved display packs several useful features and is now available at a tempting price. Read more...

Visual Studio 2026 LTSC 18.11 now live with two years of support

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has revised its support plans for Visual Studio 2026 LTSC after customer feedback, giving organizations more time to validate deployments. Read more...

UGREEN DXP4800 GT 4-Bay NAS with 8GB RAM, 2x 10GbE, dual NVMe is limited time deal

Sayan Sen — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:16:01 +0000

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 GT packs 8GB RAM, dual 10GbE, NVMe speed plus more features, grab this limited-time deal before it's gone. Read more...

VZMORE iX9 Max review: Intel Core Ultra 9, with 24GB LPDDR5 mini PC for a sane price

Steven Parker — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:02 +0000

VZMORE's iX9 Max brings an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H to the mix. Sadly, its last-gen architecture can't match the performance standard set by its stellar AMD AX9 Max sibling. Read more...

PowerShell 7.7 built on .NET 11 is now generally available

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:50:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest PowerShell release brings a range of improvements for administrators, but there are some important breaking changes to consider before upgrading. Read more...

This 55-inch Mini-LED Roku TV is available for less than $350 for a limited time

David Uzondu — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:40:01 +0000

Roku is one of the most beloved TV brands out there. Its 55-inch Mini-LED TV is a steal at less than $350 in this limited-time deal. Read more...

Adobe expands Windows on Arm support with InCopy, InDesign, and NVIDIA RTX Spark

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:01 +0000

Adobe is significantly expanding its native Windows on Arm footprint across both Qualcomm Snapdragon X and new NVIDIA RTX Spark silicon. Read more...

Microsoft: Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 should now be considered "permanently vulnerable"

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:18:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest Exchange update brings an important fix, but organizations running older versions face a security warning they should not ignore. Read more...

Apple is shutting down its beloved Support Community later this month

David Uzondu — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:02:01 +0000

Apple's Support Community has been around for 28 years, serving millions of Apple users. Now, the tech giant has announced a shutdown date for the forum. Read more...

Beautiful 65-inch Samsung OLED 4K TV is down to just $899 (44% discount)

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:46:01 +0000

Looking for a premium big-screen upgrade without spending a fortune? This Samsung OLED TV deal makes the offer even more tempting. Read more...

GTA VI fever: Logitech is giving thousands of employees a day off to play video games

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:04:01 +0000

With GTA VI's launch approaching, Logitech has found an unusual way to keep its employees happy, and its CEO is joining in. Read more...

World record? This Android device has a jaw-dropping uptime of 11 years

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:48:02 +0000

A discussion about server uptime uncovered an astonishing 11-year figure from an unlikely contender, leaving other Neowin members, and maybe even the rest of the world, far behind. Read more...

Halo's Pelican lands in Flight Simulator, and it's free this week

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:48:01 +0000

Microsoft is celebrating Halo's 25th anniversary by bringing the UNSC Pelican dropship to Flight Simulator 2024. Read more...

Beloved classic Shrek 2 comes back after 22 years... to mixed reviews

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:28:01 +0000

DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered is now available on PC and consoles. And while some players are happy to see the green ogre again, others aren't thrilled with the new look. Read more...

OpenAI is retiring ChatGPT's Advanced and Standard Voice modes, sparking user backlash

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:52:01 +0000

OpenAI is consolidating all conversational voice experiences in ChatGPT into its newer full-duplex GPT-Live model. Read more...

User finds fix for Windows 11 KB5132061 install fail, a Microsoft feature may be culprit

Sayan Sen — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:04 +0000

Is the latest Windows 11 KB5132061 update refusing to install on your PC? A user has uncovered a fix, and a Microsoft feature may be to blame for the issue. Read more...

OpenAI takes on Google Business Profiles with new business listings in ChatGPT

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:56:01 +0000

OpenAI is directly challenging Google Search and Maps by launching Businesses in ChatGPT, a dedicated portal allowing merchants to claim public profiles and more. Read more...

PlayStation live-service push takes another hit as Fairgames is axed

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:54:01 +0000

Sony has seemingly canceled Haven Studios' multiplayer heist shooter Fairgames following years of reboots. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5132061 update download & install fails with 0x800f0993 error

Sayan Sen — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:58:01 +0000

Many Neowin readers have confirmed that the latest Windows 11 26H2, 25H2, 24H2 KB5132061 update is failing to install with an 0x800f0993 error. Read more...

The Outer Worlds 2 is kicking off a two-part story expansion next month

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:02:02 +0000

Obsidian Entertainment has revealed Side Effects Guaranteed, a story DLC for The Outer Worlds 2 bringing a new region, flaws, perks, and more. Read more...

Cities: Skylines II's first expansion from new developer brings modular parks

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:04:01 +0000

Iceflake Studios has announced Park Adventures, its first original Cities: Skylines II expansion that brings modular zoos and theme parks. Read more...

Microsoft releases Patch Tuesday update KB5131096 for Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:28:11 +0000

Microsoft just released the new cumulative update KB5131096 for Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2. See what's included: Read more...

AMD launches 6th Gen EPYC server CPUs for AI and enterprise workloads

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:28:01 +0000

AMD just announced its new EPYC line of server processors that should deliver major performance and efficiency improvements for AI data centers. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5132061 KB5131087 November 2026 Patch Tuesday direct download links here

Sayan Sen — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:11:37 +0000

Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 KB5132061 and KB5131087 for November 2026. Here's what's included. Read more...

Save 96% on this The Lifetime AI Software Stack Bundle

Neowin Deals — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Tap into the power of 50+ AI models for life and compare up to six model responses at the same time while saving over $1,750 in the process. Read more...

Amazon's Ring brings back its flying security camera and launches a $1,000 security robot

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:44:01 +0000

Six years after unveiling an indoor flying security camera that never reached general availability, Amazon's Ring is reviving the idea with the new Ring Drone Cam. Read more...

Anthropic kicks off IPO roadshow, targeting a massive $1.4 trillion valuation

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:52:01 +0000

Anthropic has officially kicked off its landmark initial public offering roadshow at a massive $1.4 trillion valuation. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly wants Trump to keep Chinese AI data center components coming to the US

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:36:01 +0000

While the Federal Communications Commission has proposed a ban on importing Chinese optical transceivers, Microsoft reportedly argues that the ban could stall U.S. AI data center expansion. Read more...

This project is now using AI to build a Wine-like layer for running macOS apps on Linux

David Uzondu — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:06:01 +0000

Many open-source projects are banning AI contributions, but Darling, which aims to run macOS apps on Linux, has fully embraced them to speed up development. Read more...

Stardock's massive-scale RTS Ashes of the Singularity II is out now

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:03 +0000

Stardock and Oxide Games have officially launched Ashes of the Singularity II on PC, bringing back the massive scale RTS battles with a 20% launch discount. Read more...

Free eBook: Cybersecurity for NGOs: Attack Prevention and Threat Response (was $30)

Sponsored — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:01 +0000

The book equips readers with specific strategies to protect organizations serving vulnerable populations from sophisticated cyber threats. Read more...

Rockstar confirms 30 FPS GTA 6 already pushing PS5 and Xbox "to their absolute limits"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:59:50 +0000

Rockstar has confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will target 30 FPS on consoles as its massive preload goes live alongside exclusive PS5 Pro features. Read more...

Students in England will no longer be allowed to keep phones in their pockets or bags

David Uzondu — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:44:02 +0000

England is continuing its clampdown on smartphones in schools, with its latest directive banning students from keeping them in their bags or pockets. Read more...