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Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from checkouts

Paul Hill — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:32:02 +0000

The restriction hits iOS, Android, and WhatsApp users trying to automate purchases. Amazon defends the block over terms of use violations, while Meta disputes the security claims. Read more...

Linux 7.3-rc4 arrives with heavier filesystem patches

Paul Hill — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:20:01 +0000

Reaching the halfway point in the development cycle, the update features heavy storage component adjustments for NTFS and SMB alongside routine architecture fixes. Read more...

Windows 11 needs such hardware requirement enforcements that Google made mandatory

Sayan Sen — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:24:01 +0000

Windows may need some bold system-requirements enforcement, similar to what Google made mandatory recently, raising the bar for performance on limited hardware. Read more...

People hate Flock so much its employees are now demoralized and thinking of quitting

David Uzondu — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:20:01 +0000

If you've been criticizing Flock online, your comments may be hitting harder than you think. Some employees say the backlash is affecting morale, and some are now considering quitting. Read more...

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Google adds new back-to-school features to Gemini Notebook

David Uzondu — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:44:01 +0000

Google is introducing several new back-to-school features and improvements to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) as students settle into the new school year. Read more...

ZimaCube 2 is a compact Personal Cloud Home NAS with 12 bays for HDD and SSD

Steven Parker — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:48:01 +0000

From looking at it (it is quite compact) you would hardly believe you can build in six HDDs and six NVMe SSDs, but yes... it's possible. Read more...

Microsoft Copilot integrates side-by-side web browser

Paul Hill — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:38:01 +0000

The embedded side-by-side view lets you open reference links without leaving your chat window, behaving similarly to Microsoft Teams and Outlook. Read more...

7 Days: Google Play backlog angers dev, DLSS 5 anywhere, and new PS headsets

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:22:01 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about DLSS 5 anywhere, Firefox's latest update, and EU on social media. Read more...

How to clean up and declutter the Start menu in Windows 11 (25H2 and 26H2)

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Microsoft introduced a lot of new options for Windows 11's Start menu. Here's how to get the most out of them. Read more...

Microsoft confirms its free highly rated Windows 11 editor is surprisingly hard to run

Sayan Sen — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has acknowledged that its free, highly rated Windows 11 video editor can surprisingly be pretty difficult to use effectively without capable hardware. Read more...

Hands on with Windows 11's new Magnifier contrast themes

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:04 +0000

Microsoft introduced Magnifier contrast themes for reducing screen glare with the latest Windows 11 Insider build. Here's how they look and feel: Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0000

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Microsoft Weekly: Emergency Windows fixes, Steam Frame launch, and Advanced Shader Delivery

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. Latest Windows updates, gaming news, and more. Read more...

Garmin Vivoactive 6 smartwatch is selling at its lowest price ever

Fiza Ali — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:28:01 +0000

The Garmin Vívoactive 6 health and fitness GPS smartwatch is currently available in six colour variants at its all-time low price. Read more...

Insomniac's Wolverine update tones down "fart gas" scent visuals

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:06:01 +0000

Insomniac Games has released Marvel's Wolverine patch v.01.001.005, reducing the visual intensity of controversial Scent Trail indicators. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Dying Light, Assassin's Creed, Baldur's Gate, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:34:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a whole lot of bundles to check out, freebies from Epic and Ubisoft, RPG discounts, and more. Read more...

ChatGPT finally comes to Microsoft Word, gets new Google Chrome extension, and more

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:16:01 +0000

OpenAI just rolled out a batch of major desktop and plugin updates that eliminate repetitive logins, account switching and more. Read more...

Microsoft hasn't given up on mixed reality, brings mic and camera streaming to Meta Quest

Pradeep Viswanathan — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:28:01 +0000

With support for onboard audio, physical passthrough video, and virtual avatars, Microsoft is turning Meta Quest headsets into a great communication and collaboration device for Windows PCs. Read more...

Intel Arc driver adds Silent Hill: Townfall and EA FC 27 support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:44:01 +0000

Intel has released the 32.0.101.9030 graphics driver that adds support for EA Sports FC 27 and Silent Hill: Townfall alongside Dragon's Dogma 2 bug fixes. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H2 ISOs free for limited time for enterprise evaluation

Sayan Sen — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:52:01 +0000

The new evaluation ISOs from Microsoft are meant for enterprises and IT professionals, but that does not mean a home user can't try it out. Read more...

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29671.1000 gets the latest Start menu changes

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:35:19 +0000

Microsoft brought the already known Start menu changes to Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview build 29671.1000. Learn more: Read more...

Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9492 improves Live Captions and fixes Hyper-V issues

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:27:35 +0000

Microsoft just released Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview build 26220.9492. See what's new in the latest Beta build: Read more...

New Windows 11 Insider builds improve Cloud rebuild, Magnifier, and Hyper-V

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:24:01 +0000

Microsoft just released two new Windows 11 Insider Experimental builds, 26340.9502 and 28120.3032 (26H1). See what's included: Read more...

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LG gram 14-inch laptop drops to $1399 on Amazon

Paul Hill — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:24:01 +0000

Weighing just 2.5 lbs while passing military durability tests, this configuration packs a 72Wh battery capable of extensive daily productivity between charges. Read more...

Microsoft Defender update fixes false antivirus alerts in Windows 10, 11, Server

Paul Hill — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:22:01 +0000

The flaw caused Defender to claim protection was disabled despite functioning normally, potentially generating widespread notification fatigue among administrators managing enterprise fleets. Read more...

Control Resonant review: Remedy's biggest, best, and most surreal game yet

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Control Resonant delivers a new protagonist and a new setting while trading firearms for a brilliant hack-and-slash pivot. Here's our full review. Read more...

Plex bug forces cloud content onto Apple TV home screen

Paul Hill — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:48:01 +0000

The bug forces the Binge-Worthy Shows hub onto home screens despite disabled media settings. A Plex employee confirm the regression. Read more...

Microsoft shares a fix for Excel copy-paste not working bug

Sayan Sen — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:10:01 +0000

Microsoft has offered a fix for Excel's failing copy-paste. However, this is only a partial fix for now. Thankfully, the company has a workaround too. Read more...

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Microsoft reminds admins of 2029 IE mode deadline

Paul Hill — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:38:01 +0000

Microsoft confirms that enterprise tenants have until at least late 2029 before Internet Explorer mode is retired across cloud environments. Read more...

Alibaba's Qwen3.8-Omni-Flash undercuts Gemini on audio

Paul Hill — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:24:01 +0000

Available now in Qwen Chat and via OpenAI-compatible endpoints, the model cuts audio-visual processing costs by over 93% with a 45.7% drop in token consumption. Read more...

OpenAI launches Astra for Law with legal search across 230 million sources

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:58:01 +0000

OpenAI has expanded its domain-specific enterprise lineup with Astra for Law, a specialized legal intelligence platform built on its GPT-6 Astra model. Read more...

Microsoft changed how Windows 11 Search indexes folders, here's how to manage it

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:01 +0000

Windows 11 now automatically indexes folders you frequently open. Depending on your preference, you can enable or disable this option. Read more...

EU proposes banning social media for children under 13

David Uzondu — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:22:01 +0000

The EU is proposing sweeping new rules that could fundamentally change how young people use social media. Read more...

Razer Huntsman Mini 60% mechanical gaming keyboard drops to $69

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:06:01 +0000

If you want the Razer Huntsman experience, without paying the Pro price, the Mini variant is currently on a huge discount. Read more...

Microsoft Office alternative Euro-Office getting dedicated Windows desktop app soon

Sayan Sen — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:54:01 +0000

Nextcloud has announced that a dedicated desktop app for Euro-Office is coming and has also shared a release date. It's not too far. Read more...

Call of Duty: MW4 casts Mads Mikkelsen as the latest villain

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:28:01 +0000

The Modern Warfare 4 campaign trailer from Tokyo Game Show reveals Mads Mikkelsen as the villain "The Archer". Read more...

Gears of War: E-Day goes gold, PC requirements revealed

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0000

The Coalition has announced that Gears of War: E-Day has gone gold two weeks ahead of launch across Xbox and PC. Read more...