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Meta launches paid WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram tiers, more subscriptions to come

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:52:01 +0000

If you think you're not subscribed to enough services, Meta now allows you to pay for premium WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Read more...

AI is causing a massive headache for Linux and laying the groundwork for legal issues

Paul Hill — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:42:01 +0000

Beyond adding severe workload pressure on kernel maintainers, code generated by black-box AI tools risks polluting the ecosystem with unmaintainable and legally ambiguous bloat. Read more...

Microsoft is finally bringing All Accounts view to Outlook on Windows

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:06:02 +0000

After years of complaining online and filing feedback, Outlook users on Windows are finally getting Unified Inbox. Read more...

YouTube will automatically label AI videos soon

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:14:01 +0000

YouTube is finally cracking down on deceptive AI-generated videos with automatic labels for realistic AI content and more visible disclosures. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Domain Controller bug in Windows Server 2016

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:58:02 +0000

Microsoft says a recent Windows Server 2016 update can break Domain Controller discovery for long hostnames, with no fix yet available. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Copilot clears AI security audit once again

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 May 2026 02:04:01 +0000

Microsoft 365 Copilot has passed another external ISO 42001 audit with zero issues as Microsoft highlights major AI governance changes. Read more...

These are the new features coming to Google Search

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:56:02 +0000

Google has dropped some new features for Google Search. You can now add preferred sources for AI Overviews and AI Mode. Read more...

This powerful material had to go through a torture test to help solve long standing puzzle

Sayan Sen — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:46:01 +0000

This powerful substance underwent a stress test so that we could unravel a decades-old scientific mystery. Read more...

Steam Deck price hiked by up to $300 as Valve brings it back in stock

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:33:19 +0000

The Steam Deck has finally returned to stock in many regions. However, this is with a massive price jump. Read more...

Amazon deal: This 32 inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor hits lowest ever price

Sayan Sen — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000

The MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED 32-inch 4K 240Hz monitor is now available at its lowest ever price point with this coupon deal. Read more...

Save 72% on a lifetime plan to Mail Backup X Individual

Neowin Deals — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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No Man's Sky gets alien Death Stars for players to defeat together

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:24:01 +0000

The Swarm update for No Man's Sky is letting players battle an alien threat that touts the biggest laser cannon in this sci-fi universe. Read more...

Intel driver lands with corruption and crash fixes, plus 007 First Light support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:40:01 +0000

The latest graphics drivers from the Intel camp, 32.0.101.8824, are delivering support for the new James Bond game as well as a whole lot of bug fixes. Read more...

The Razer Kraken V4 X Minecraft Edition headset is now 40% off on Amazon

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:30:01 +0000

If you're a fan of Minecraft, or know someone who is, this Razer Kraken V4 X Minecraft Edition headset is the perfect purchase. And it's currently on a discount on Amazon. Read more...

Over a decade after launch, The Witcher 3 is getting a new story expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:38:01 +0000

CD Projekt RED has confirmed rumors about a secret Witcher expansion project, revealing the return of Geralt for a brand-new adventure. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Excel in May 2026

Usama Jawad — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:56:01 +0000

Microsoft rolled out just three new Excel features in May 2026, with Copilot backlash again dominating the conversation around AI in spreadsheets. Read more...

Spotify CEO defends AI music, wants you to stop calling it 'slop'

David Uzondu — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:22:01 +0000

Generative AI remains controversial in the creative industry, yet models keep improving, and AI-generated music is flooding platforms. Spotify's CEO is now defending the company's push into AI music. Read more...

Microsoft's MAI-Image-2.5 enters Arena's top 3 with better image generation

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:48:01 +0000

Microsoft finally caught up with the top leaders in the highly competitive AI image generation space with its new MAI-Image-2.5 model. Read more...

JetBrains opens Early Access Program (EAP) for IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2

David Uzondu — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:28:01 +0000

JetBrains has announced new changes coming to IntelliJ IDEA for the 2026.2 release cycle as it opens its Early Access Program (EAP). Read more...

Dropbox co-founder to step down after a 19-year run as CEO

David Uzondu — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:10:01 +0000

Dropbox, a cloud storage pioneer, is seeing its co-founder and CEO Drew Houston step down after 19 years in the role. Read more...

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.14 released with several bug fixes and improvements

David Uzondu — Wed, 27 May 2026 04:14:01 +0000

System76 has released a new version of COSMIC, its Rust-based desktop environment, bringing the project to version 1.0.14. Read more...

California lawmakers push new bill to exempt open-source projects from age verification law

David Uzondu — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:56:01 +0000

California lawmakers are pushing a new bill (AB 1856) to exempt open-source projects like Linux from the controversial age-verification law. Read more...

Windows 11 gets big performance upgrade, shared audio support, and more in new update

Taras Buria — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:40:01 +0000

The May 2026 non-security update for Windows 11 is here, and it brings shared audio support, new features for Task Manager, performance upgrades, and more. Read more...

Nvidia Control Panel officially discontinued, Nvidia App takes over

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:50:01 +0000

The Nvidia Control Panel is retiring after 20 years. The company says all supported features from the classic Control Panel are now available within the Nvidia app. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks gets new tools to turn documents into mind maps and more

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:24:01 +0000

The refreshed interface of Copilot Notebooks in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app now consolidates chats, creations, and references in a single location. Read more...

You can now listen to long-form magazine articles on Spotify

David Uzondu — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:08:01 +0000

Spotify has announced that it now offers 650 long-form magazine articles from different publications in audio format for both Premium and Free users. Read more...

American Airlines will bring Starlink Wi-Fi to more than 500 aircraft starting in 2027

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:52:01 +0000

American Airlines has announced a major upgrade to its inflight connectivity by partnering with SpaceX to install Starlink Wi-Fi across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft. Read more...

AlmaLinux 10.2 released with GNOME 49, i686 userspace packages and more

David Uzondu — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:16:01 +0000

AlmaLinux, one of the most prominent Enterprise Linux distros in the world, has been updated to version 10.2, bringing updated compiler toolsets, database packages, and "improved" security. Read more...

[Price Dropped] Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 now 93% off

Neowin Deals — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:02 +0000

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Ferrari's first EV Luce, designed by former Apple designers, revealed with a futuristic look

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:34:01 +0000

Ferrari has unveiled its first-ever EV, called the Luce. The vehicle was designed by former Apple designers Jony Ive and Marc Newson. Read more...

NVIDIA driver 610.47 adds 007 First Light support and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:54:01 +0000

NVIDIA has released a new graphics driver under version 610.47, adding optimizations for 007 First Light, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and more. Read more...

Mozilla releases Firefox 151.0.2 with fixes for Split View and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:06:01 +0000

Mozilla is rolling out another update for Firefox 151 to address a long list of various issues and crashes. Read more...

Microsoft is working on a "Copilot Design System"

Usama Jawad — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:28:01 +0000

Microsoft says its new Copilot Design System will make AI feel "humane", and it also reveals how deeply Copilot is embedding itself into Office workflows. Read more...

Samsung workers seeking to block company's $26.6 billion bonus to chip employees

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:12:01 +0000

Samsung employees from the smartphone, TV, and home appliance divisions are seeking a court order to block a $26.6 billion payment to their chip division colleagues. Here's why. Read more...

Google might face a record fine in the EU over abusing market dominance

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:20:01 +0000

The EU Commission is reportedly preparing to impose the highest-ever fine under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on Google over anticompetitive practices. Read more...

Get a 4K Ultra HD webcam with a physical privacy cover for a dirt-cheap price

Paul Hill — Tue, 26 May 2026 03:18:34 +0000

Want to dramatically look better on your next Zoom or Teams call without spending a fortune? This massive 4K webcam upgrade just hit a shockingly low price. Read more...

Report: Humans are going extinct and it's not even too far away

Sayan Sen — Mon, 25 May 2026 22:21:41 +0000

Humanity could face mass extinction sooner than expected, accelerating an alarming collapse worldwide. Read more...

Logitech MX Master 3S mouse is now 25% off

Taras Buria — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:00:01 +0000

Logitech's iconic productivity mouse, the MX Master 3S, is now 25% off, saving you quite a lot of money. Read more...

Discord is now available natively on Windows on ARM

Taras Buria — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:20:01 +0000

Discord has some good news for users with ARM-based PCs: a native Discord client for Windows on ARM is now available. Read more...

[Price Dropped] BrowserCopilot AI with unlimited queries per month now 90% off

Neowin Deals — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Say farewell to multiple tabs! BrowserCopilot AI understands the context of any webpage, integrates seamlessly with your tools, and offers tailored AI answers. Read more...