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If you downloaded this popular software recently, you might have installed malware

David Uzondu — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:04:01 +0000

Just a month after hackers used the CPU-Z website to spread malware, another popular app's website has been breached and turned into a malware distribution channel. Read more...

Nintendo is raising Switch 2 price to $500, but not immediately

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:32:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced a price hike for its latest handheld console, the Switch 2, due to "various changes in market conditions." Read more...

Microsoft says passwords are no longer enough as it pushes passkeys

Taras Buria — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:16:01 +0000

Microsoft is marking World Password Day with a renewed push toward passwordless sign-ins and broader passkey adoption. Read more...

Microsoft Edge is finally bringing passkey syncing to enterprise users

Paul Hill — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:01 +0000

Gone are the days of forgotten business passwords. Microsoft Edge is set to revolutionize enterprise security with a cross-device passkey sync that makes logging in both faster and safer. Read more...

This beautiful white AMD RX 9070 XT is a such a good deal for sure

Sayan Sen — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:38:02 +0000

The beautifully designed, stylish white AMD RX 9070 XT offers excellent gaming and AI performance, efficient cooling, and very good value with this deal. Read more...

OpenAI doubles down on cyber defense: GPT-5.5-Cyber limited preview now available

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:22:01 +0000

GPT-5.5-Cyber is specifically engineered for high-risk, specialized workflows. Available in a limited preview for critical infrastructure defenders. Read more...

Microsoft upgrades VS Code with AI agent browser sharing and token optimization

Paul Hill — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:42:02 +0000

Microsoft is changing how coding agents work. From sharing browser tabs to new telemetry monitoring, here is what makes the latest VS Code update a game changer for developers. Read more...

OpenAI Codex can now work directly in Chrome on macOS and Windows

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:26:01 +0000

OpenAI is changing the way we interact with the web by bringing Codex directly into your browser. This new integration allows your AI assistant to complete tasks in the background. Read more...

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar smartwatch is now $100 off on Amazon (plus more deals)

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 08 May 2026 05:32:01 +0000

Solar watches are amazing, because they take care of charging for you. And one great option is currently on sale on Amazon. Read more...

Google's first foldable phone the Pixel Fold 5G is only $450 with this deal

Sayan Sen — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:03 +0000

Google's first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold 5G 256GB, is now available for just $450 through this deal. Read more...

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients is overhauling the endgame ahead of 1.0 release

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:30:01 +0000

With the full release on the horizon, Grinding Gear Games is making one final major expansion to the Path of Exile 2 early access version. Read more...

Google adds automatic livestream fallback for adaptive meetings in Meet

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:40:01 +0000

Google has announced a new feature that will automatically redirect you to a Google Meet livestream if an adaptive meeting becomes full. Read more...

Apple showcases some cool app ideas from Swift Students Challenge winners

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:56:01 +0000

Apple took to its newsroom to highlight some cool, accessible app ideas from young developers under the Swift Students Challenge this year. Read more...

Spotify releases new CLI tool that lets AI agents create and upload AI-generated podcasts

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:40:01 +0000

Spotify is expanding its generative AI efforts with a new CLI tool that lets AI agents like OpenClaw create and upload podcasts to the platform. Read more...

Microsoft makes company developer accounts free for the Microsoft Store

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:24:01 +0000

Microsoft is significantly lowering the barrier to entry for its Windows app ecosystem by eliminating the $99 registration fee for company developer accounts. Read more...

Valve cracks down on Steam Controller scalpers, introduces reservation system

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:08:01 +0000

Buying a Steam Controller will require additional steps, as Valve is cracking down on resellers for upcoming stock refreshes. Read more...

OpenAI unveils trio of realtime audio models to power next-gen voice agents

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:52:01 +0000

OpenAI has launched three advanced real-time audio models: GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate, and GPT-Realtime-Whisper. These models make AI interactions feel more human than ever before. Read more...

This beautiful modular case from Corsair with three fans is now just $59.99

Taras Buria — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:36:01 +0000

The Corsair 4000D is a well-designed PC case with a modular chassis, three 120mm fans, and more. It is now available for just $59.99. Read more...

Google is killing this very popular app used by more than 100 million people

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:20:01 +0000

Google has announced that it is "consolidating" its health offerings and, as a result, shutting down two very popular apps. Read more...

Mozilla releases Firefox 150.0.2 with fixes for webcams, PDF viewer, and more

Taras Buria — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:04:02 +0000

Mozilla is rolling out a new bug-fixing update for Firefox 150, patching bugs with webcams, Split View, the PDF viewer, and more. Read more...

Microsoft is giving Windows 11 major performance upgrade by making CPUs work harder

Taras Buria — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:48:01 +0000

A new report claims Microsoft is about to give Windows 11 a big performance boost by straining your CPU a bit harder in specific scenarios. Read more...

AI just took the jobs of over 100 people at DeepL

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Popular Google Translate alternative DeepL has announced that it is letting go of 100+ humans as it transitions into an "AI-native" company. Read more...

[Price Drop] Headway Premium lifetime plan now 84% off for a limited time

Neowin Deals — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Gain the world's best ideas in a nutshell! Get 15-minute reads of the best books based on your goals and needs. Read more...

Google rebrands Fitbit Premium and Health Coach as it launches new Fitbit Air

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:30:01 +0000

It's finally here. Weeks after teasing a screenless fitness band, Google has introduced its answer to the likes of Whoop: the Fitbit Air. Read more...

Xbox Free Play Days offers two games to try over the weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:14:01 +0000

Xbox players can jump into two games this weekend as part of Free Play Days. This includes an open-world survival game and a classic board game. Read more...

Official Windows 11 Registry mod blocks automatic download of 4GB AI model on Google Chrome

Sayan Sen — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:01 +0000

This Windows Registry mod prevents Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge from automatically downloading large 4GB AI models in the background. Read more...

Casual games Trash Goblin and Arrenger are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000

The Epic Games Store has kicked off its latest weekly giveaway, and this one carries two titles for PC gamers to claim for free. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW updates with Dead as Disco, Kiln support alongside Gaijin account linking

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:09 +0000

Games like Dead as Disco, Kiln, PowerWash Simulator 2, and more are getting Nvidia GeForce NOW support as a part of its latest update. Read more...

Epic combo deal packs AMD Ryzen 9850X3D, Nvidia RTX 5070, and 850W PSU for under $950

Sayan Sen — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:22:01 +0000

This impressive combo deal includes AMD Ryzen 9850X3D, Nvidia RTX 5070, and an 850W Gold PSU, all for under $1000 total. Read more...

Frustrated users say Google Pixel's latest update does not fix battery drain issue

Sayan Sen — Thu, 07 May 2026 07:32:01 +0000

Frustrated users report Google's latest software update still fails to resolve the widespread idle battery drain problem that's affecting Pixel phones. Read more...

PCIe 8.0 launching in 2028 with a new connector, 8 times faster NVMe SSDs and GPUs

Sayan Sen — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:03 +0000

PCI-SIG has confirmed PCIe 8.0 is expected in 2028 with immensely higher bandwidth for next-gen NVMe SSDs and GPUs. Interestingly, a new connector is coming. Read more...

Civilization VII's most‑requested feature arrives May 19

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 06 May 2026 22:48:01 +0000

Firaxis Games is delivering the most requested change for its most recent Civilization entry, finally transforming the faction-swapping feature. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing a much-needed feature to Outlook

Usama Jawad — Wed, 06 May 2026 21:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing a helpful Outlook improvement that could make everyday email mistakes much easier to fix across more scenarios. Read more...

You can now mod your Steam Controller through Valve's CAD files

Usama Jawad — Wed, 06 May 2026 21:16:01 +0000

Valve shares Steam Controller CAD designs for modding enthusiasts but warns of risks, warranty considerations, and non-commercial limits. Read more...

This unique wooden Bluetooth speaker is now 35% off on Amazon

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:44:01 +0000

If you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker that can pose as a legit piece of furniture, this Klipsch wooden speaker is currently on discount on Amazon, along with lots of other items. Read more...

Xbox startup sequence is changing next week, catch the new green look here

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 06 May 2026 19:46:01 +0000

The Xbox Series X|S startup sequence is going through its own refresh under the new CEO, regaining some of the brand's original green look. Read more...

Anthropic taps SpaceX's Colossus Supercomputer to solve Claude compute crunch

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 06 May 2026 19:06:01 +0000

To alleviate the severe compute constraints caused by the rapid adoption of Claude Code, Anthropic has entered into a strategic agreement with SpaceX. Read more...

AMD 26.5.1 driver lands with Pragmata support and Resident Evil Requiem stutter fixes

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:50:01 +0000

AMD graphics users now have a new driver update they can upgrade to, with Adrenalin Edition 26.5.1 bringing support for five new games and bug fixes. Read more...

One of the most used Windows buttons today has a hilarious origin story involving Microsoft

Sayan Sen — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:18:01 +0000

One of the most widely used Windows buttons today has a surprisingly humorous origin story rooted in early Microsoft development decisions. Read more...

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is now available for $40 less

Taras Buria — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:18:01 +0000

Earlier this year, AMD introduced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, and right now, you can get it for $40 less than the original price. Read more...