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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...

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

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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)

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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...

You can now see how well a game actually runs on Steam Deck before buying

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:40:01 +0000

Valve has updated Steam game pages to display average Steam Deck frame rates and stutter issues for gauging real-world performance instead of just relying on the old badge system. Read more...

Microsoft surprising Classic Outlook fans with a visual redesign & a user-requested feature

Sayan Sen — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:50:01 +0000

Microsoft is giving Classic Outlook fans an unexpectedly pleasant surprise with a fresh visual makeover, alongside a user-requested feature. Read more...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts confirmed app bug that exposed customer data

Justin Luna — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:32:01 +0000

A bug on Wyndham's Android app allowed anyone to access customers' personal information. Here's what's going on. Read more...

Meta's new Muse Ember takes on GPT-6 Luna and Claude Haiku 5.5 at a fraction of the cost

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:04:01 +0000

Meta is intensifying the competition in the high-efficiency AI model tier by launching Muse Ember, directly challenging OpenAI's Luna and Anthropic's Haiku models. Read more...

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.2 beats GPT-6 Astra in coding, can even build an operating system

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:01 +0000

Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, further cementing its lead among frontier AI models. Read more...

Vanderbilt University suffers potential ransomware attack, data breach

Justin Luna — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:22:01 +0000

Vanderbilt University is asking students and faculty to shut down their devices after a cyberattack was detected. A ransomware gang claims responsibility for the incident. Read more...

Uber rolls out in-app parking reservations in select areas

Justin Luna — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:30:01 +0000

Uber is making it easier for drivers to find parking spots, thanks to a new feature on its app. The company also hopes that the technology can help with its robotaxi initiative. Read more...

Microsoft wants to work directly with customers to make Windows Server better with TAP

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:26:01 +0000

Microsoft wants select Windows Server customers to get involved in shaping its future, but joining this new preview initiative comes with a few requirements. Read more...

Microsoft explains how Windows settings backup and restore has become so much better

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has expanded Windows settings backup and restore over the past year with Enterprise State Roaming, default enablement, PowerShell controls, and Restore Summary. Read more...

This modular HyperX gaming mouse is now 51% off

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:08:01 +0000

HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro comes with magnetic parts, allowing you to change its shape to your preference. And it's currently discounted by over 50%. Read more...

Owlcat's detective RPG Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy launches in January

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:52:02 +0000

Owlcat Games has announced that its detective RPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch in early next year across PC and consoles. Read more...

Microsoft is fixing one of the most annoying parts of Windows Hello

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:28:01 +0000

Failed fingerprint or facial recognition attempts can make Windows Hello unnecessarily annoying. Microsoft is finally making it easier to get around them. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:00:02 +0000

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Microsoft clarifies rumor of redesigned & half-baked Windows 11 Registry Editor

Sayan Sen — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:42:01 +0000

Microsoft officially puts Windows 11 Registry Editor redesign rumors to rest, revealing the truth behind the controversial, unfinished-looking interface. Read more...

Snag an Asus Vivobook 18 laptop with 32GB RAM at a $300 discount before stock runs out

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:22:01 +0000

Looking for a powerful laptop with a roomy screen and powerful internals? This Asus deal could make your next upgrade more tempting than expected. Read more...

Google unveils two new TPUs designed for secure AI workloads and massive context windows

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:12:01 +0000

Google has repackaged its existing 8t and 8i TPUs to solve enterprise pain points in security and long-context processing in AI workloads. Read more...

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Trump ignored China spy warnings on Nvidia's Jensen Huang, still feels he's "honorable"

Sayan Sen — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:52:02 +0000

Trump reportedly paid little heed to earlier China spy warnings over Nvidia's Jensen Huang, as he continues to feel the tech mogul remains an “honorable” and a "fine" person. Read more...

Instagram is taking another step to automatically protect teen accounts worldwide

Paul Hill — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:16:01 +0000

Instagram is expanding safeguards globally to identify users who lie about their age and move them into protected teen accounts. Read more...

This VZMORE AX9 Max early Black Friday deal slashes $229/£209 off the price

Steven Parker — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:01 +0000

This fully qualified Copilot+ PC comes with 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory and a spacious 1TB SSD and is powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with Radeon 890M graphics. Read more...

This script sends daily emails to Sam Altman about underused RAM on your personal PC

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:44:02 +0000

One developer has found a cheeky way to keep OpenAI's CEO informed every day about what your computer does with its spare memory. Read more...

180Hz HyperX Omen monitor gets mouthwatering 40% discount in latest deal

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:16:02 +0000

Amazon has slashed the price of this gaming monitor by 40%, making it an appealing deal for gamers seeking smoother gameplay without spending too much. Read more...

IT admins should check out these recent features added to Entra

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:04 +0000

Microsoft has outlined a fresh batch of Entra upgrades for IT admins, but one upcoming change means organizations should start preparing now. Read more...

Firefox could soon get the same Windows 11 speed boost as Edge

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:34:01 +0000

Edge may not be the only browser benefiting from Windows 11's faster app launches for much longer. Mozilla is already testing the feature in Firefox, with promising early results. Read more...

AI stuffed toy for kids makes sudden "killing" remark during test

Justin Luna — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:12:02 +0000

How harmless are AI-powered toys for kids? The BBC recently investigated these gadgets, and some of the findings piqued their interest and prompted concerns about children's safety Read more...

Facebook scammers are targeting fraud victims through fake FBI profiles

Justin Luna — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:56:02 +0000

If you or someone you love fell victim to financial fraud online, be wary of scams impersonating the FBI and government officials and claiming to know a way to recover your lost money. Read more...