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User loses 25 years of data after a Microsoft account hack, with no way back

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:56:01 +0000

Two things not enough people do, securing online accounts and reading the terms and conditions, just cost one user 25 years of data. Read more...

Google Images is getting a visual refresh as it turns 25

David Uzondu — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:08:01 +0000

Google Images was launched about 25 years ago, and now, to celebrate, Google has started rolling out a revamped UI and a new feature. Read more...

iPad mini 8 with OLED display to launch by the end of 2026, leaker claims

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:38:01 +0000

A recent report suggests that Apple is gearing up to unveil the iPad mini 8 before the end of 2026. The device is said to feature an OLED display instead of an LCD panel. Read more...

Windows 10 KB5099539 July 2026 Cumulative Update is now available for download

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has released the July 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 10 under KB5099539. Here's what's included: Read more...

Windows 11 KB5101650, KB5099414 July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates now available to download

Sayan Sen — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:25 +0000

Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 KB5101650 and KB5099414 for July 2026. Here's what's included. Read more...

Get 5 years of AdGuard VPN at 90% off

Neowin Deals — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000

Zero-logging, advanced encryption algorithm, fast technology updates and more — this is your ultimate solution for safe internet without restrictions. Read more...

A default Windows 11 26H2 change may let Microsoft squash user choice, Mozilla warns

Sayan Sen — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:06:01 +0000

Mozilla has cautioned that a Windows 11 feature, which is set to be a default change in the upcoming version 26H2, could enable Microsoft to undermine user choice. Here's how. Read more...

27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor drops to its lowest price with a 40% discount

Fiza Ali — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:50:01 +0000

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor, with 180Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms (GtG) response time, and AMD FreeSync, is now at its lowest price ever with a 40% discount. Read more...

Spotify now has an AI assistant you can talk to

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:34:01 +0000

Ever wanted to talk to your music library on Spotify? Well, now you can, as the company introduces a new AI voice chat feature. But it's not available to everyone. Read more...

Google DeepMind CEO says the U.S. should lead a global framework for governing AI

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:18:02 +0000

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said in a blog post that the AI industry might need a global watchdog led by the United States to assess frontier AI models before they are released to the public. Read more...

Coalition partners with NVIDIA for powering up Gears of War: E-Day

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

NVIDIA has been announced as the "exclusive PC partner of Gears of War: E-Day," bringing its RTX tech, optimizations, and more for the upcoming Xbox exclusive. Read more...

This Transformers Vertical Ergonomic Mouse is at its lowest price and great for power users

Paul Hill — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:43:38 +0000

In addition to the discounted price, there is also a coupon that will let you save a further 10%. Check it out now! Read more...

After split with Xbox last week, South of Midnight studio is now searching for new partners

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:28:01 +0000

The developer behind the titles We Happy Few and South of Midnight has announced it is looking for new partners following the split with Microsoft. Read more...

Google expands Gemini Spark to SEA as Gemini usage more than doubles

Fiza Ali — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:52:01 +0000

Google's latest AI rollout comes with fresh data on how millions are using Gemini across Southeast Asia. Read more...

Windows 11 Search finally feels like it does its job properly

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:40:01 +0000

Take a closer look at all the improvements to the Windows 11 Search experience Microsoft is rolling out. Read more...

Google Chrome's Gemini AI features are rolling out to UK users

David Uzondu — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:24:01 +0000

Google has announced that several of the Gemini in Chrome features it unveiled earlier this year are now rolling out to Chrome users in the UK. Read more...

Samsung teases the "next evolution" of Galaxy Watch ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

David Uzondu — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:54:01 +0000

Samsung has teased its upcoming AI-powered Galaxy Watch models, calling them the "next evolution" of the Galaxy Watch. Read more...

Microsoft makes Windows Subsystem for Linux more stable with architecture tweak

Paul Hill — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:20:01 +0000

While this patch brings greater stability, it also saw an upgrade to cgroup v2, breaking backward compatibility with some workloads. Read more...

New Microsoft Defender update can let hackers totally fill your Windows 11 PC disk space

Sayan Sen — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:26:01 +0000

A recent Microsoft Defender update can reportedly allow hackers to completely consume your Windows 11 PC's disk space. Here's how. Read more...

Intel to invest $5.7 billion in its Ireland semiconductor plant, will create new jobs

Paul Hill — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:10:01 +0000

The investment comes at a crucial time when AI demand has created a hardware shortage. This expansion will ease the shortage over time. Read more...

DHS dismissed hack attack twice before sitting up and taking notice

Paul Hill — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:46:02 +0000

The latest attack on the DHS by cybercriminals is just the latest in a string of attacks against state organizations around the world. Read more...

Elon Musk says SpaceXAI will delete all Grok Build user data following privacy concerns

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:00:01 +0000

Security researchers found that SpaceXAI's Grok Build uploaded entire Git repositories including private code, commit histories, and API keys to Google Cloud. Read more...

This could exactly be what sparked the origin of all life on Earth... literally

Sayan Sen — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:00:02 +0000

This may have been the precise catalyst that ignited the emergence of all life on Earth, potentially revealing our planet's earliest origins. Read more...

Microsoft Entra ID authentication getting major shakeup with default passkeys very soon

Sayan Sen — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:34:01 +0000

Microsoft Entra ID authentication is set for a major change, with passkeys becoming the default sign-in method very soon for users. The company has shared details. Read more...

TV Time is on its last legs. It's founder is already building its replacement

David Uzondu — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:10:01 +0000

For the thousands of users disappointed by the TV Time shutdown news, all hope is not lost, as one of its original founders is already working on a replacement. Read more...

This 11-in-1 USB-C travel hub by Razer is at its lowest price of the year

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:30:02 +0000

Get this 11-in-1 USB-C travel hub by Razer, and stop carrying a bag full of adapters. It's currently on sale. Read more...

Six Pixel 11 models listed on FCC ahead of Google's August launch

David Uzondu — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:52:01 +0000

Google Pixel devices are notorious for leaking ahead of their official unveiling, and the Pixel 11 is no different, with six models now filed with the FCC, according to the commission's website. Read more...

New Forza Horizon 6 update fixes bugs with in-game AI and resets the Rivals Leaderboards

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:32:01 +0000

Have you been experiencing any issues with Forza Horizon 6 lately? Check out if the latest update fixes your problems. Read more...

Here are some new features coming soon to PowerPoint

Usama Jawad — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:46:01 +0000

PowerPoint is getting a visual refresh and workflow upgrades that could make creating presentations quicker than before. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE with ANC drop to their lowest price yet with 47% off

Fiza Ali — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:30:01 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE (2025) with Active Noise Cancellation, long-lasting battery, hands-free AI, and more are now selling at their lowest price. Read more...

Microsoft is making Windows Search faster and less cluttered with new update

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:13:29 +0000

Searching for something in the Windows Search Box isn't always the best experience. But Microsoft is looking to change that. Read more...

No more hacky workarounds, Discord is officially getting spoiler channels

David Uzondu — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:49:43 +0000

For many years, users relied on workarounds like Reaction Roles to gate spoiler content. That era is now over as Discord is making Spoiler Channels an official thing. Read more...

Samsung and Apple lead the global smartphone market in 2Q26

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Despite a decline in global smartphone shipments in 2Q26, Samsung and Apple have increased their market share by 2% and 4%, respectively. Read more...

Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus lifetime digital license is still 86% off

Neowin Deals — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote! Get all these essential Microsoft apps for your Windows PC for a low one-time cost. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly ordered to restore Xbox account, pay damages after gamer wins lawsuit

Fiza Ali — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:54:01 +0000

A Brazilian gamer's legal battle with Microsoft raises fresh questions about digital ownership and consumer rights. Read more...

Samsung will delete your health data if you don't let them use it to train AI

David Uzondu — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:06:01 +0000

Samsung has started showing Samsung Health users a controversial notice requiring them to consent to their data being used for AI training if they want to keep their data from being deleted. Read more...

Google's Waze is finally learning to stop yapping so much

David Uzondu — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:38:01 +0000

Google has rolled out a bunch of updates for Waze, including a "Less Chatty" feature that makes Waze, well, less chatty. Read more...

Grab this advanced TP-Link router now at all-time low price with 36% discount

Paul Hill — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:16:01 +0000

Grab the TP-Link BE6500 at its lowest price now while this limited-time deal lasts. It is down a whopping 36% from its list price. Read more...

AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 review: a gaming chair that cools, heats, and ... vibrates

Steven Parker — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:01 +0000

AutoFull reached out to us asking if we could test a gaming chair that heats, cools, and massages. That alone got me interested; read on to find out more. Read more...

ReSharper 2026.2 is out with a feature developers have been begging for

David Uzondu — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:40:01 +0000

The JetBrains team has blessed .NET developers with a new version of ReSharper 2026.2, bringing a highly requested feature to the VS Code extension. Read more...