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Don't miss this insanely good, limited time Windows 11 Acer laptop deal for just $240

Sayan Sen — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:50:01 +0000

Grab this incredible limited-time deal on a Windows 11 Acer laptop, offering impressive performance and portability for only $240 today. Read more...

Windows 11 version 26H1 gets Xbox mode, File Explorer updates, and more in new build

Taras Buria — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 version 26H1 preview build, bringing Insiders Xbox mode, File Explorer updates, and more. Read more...

Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus full digital license now just $29.97

Neowin Deals — Thu, 14 May 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...

Leaked images show Microsoft's new cloud-gaming focused controller

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:58:39 +0000

Alongside Standard and Elite, Xbox Wireless Controllers are about to be joined by a much smaller sibling. Read more...

Battlefield 6 joins Xbox Free Play Days for the weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:34:01 +0000

EA's latest Battlefield game is leading the Free Play Days promotion on Xbox consoles this weekend alongside two other titles. Read more...

Microsoft is retiring a Teams feature next month

Usama Jawad — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:01 +0000

Microsoft is removing a long-standing feature from Microsoft Teams next month as it prioritizes performance and simpler meetings. Read more...

Two Telltale Batman games and Sunderfolk are free on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:58:01 +0000

The Epic Games Store has brought back its mystery giveaways, and starting off the promotion is a double freebie for all PC gamers. Read more...

AMD 26.5.2 driver is here with 007 First Light and Forza Horizon 6 support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:42:01 +0000

AMD has pushed out a new driver for Radeon graphics users, and it carries support for two new games as well as bug fixes for RoadCraft and Satisfactory. Read more...

Deal: Klipsch Flexus Core 300 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar hits deep bass without subwoofer

Sayan Sen — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:16:01 +0000

The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar is a great deal right now and it delivers immersive audio and deep bass without requiring a subwoofer. Read more...

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AMD announces FSR 4.1 upscaler for RX 7000 and RX 6000 GPUs

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:01 +0000

AMD has announced FSR 4 support for RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 graphics cards, finally answering fan requests. Read more...

VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is out with 64-bit support for Windows, new OS compatibility

Taras Buria — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:01 +0000

VMware Workstation 26H1 is out with 64-bit binaries for Windows, new operating system support, fixes, and other changes. Read more...

Both of these Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and 16GB models are great deals

Sayan Sen — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:16:01 +0000

For 1080p gaming, the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti is a very capable GPU, and with these deals, both 8GB and 16GB variants are on sale. Pick either one based on your budget. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW gets support for Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6 early access, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Cloud gaming fans with GeForce NOW have a fresh slate of games they can play thanks to the latest supported titles update. Read more...

Forza Horizon 6 review: a stunning open-world Japanese adventure

Taras Buria — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

The Forza Horizon series is considered one of the best open-world racing games. Its latest installment, Horizon 6, is here, raising the bar even higher. Here is our review. Read more...

US approves 10 Chinese firms to buy NVIDIA H200 chip following Trump's visit

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:01 +0000

The US government has reportedly cleared 10 Chinese companies to acquire the NVIDIA H200 AI chip amid US President Donald Trump's trip to China. Read more...

Intel graphics driver brings a performance metrics overlay and Forza Horizon 6 support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:52:02 +0000

Intel has released the 32.0.101.8801 graphics driver for its ARC line of GPUs, bringing support for games like Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Batman, as well as a useful new overlay. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly seeking to acquire AI startups after pouring $100 billion in OpenAI

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is now looking to acquire AI startups to boost its in-house AI capabilities and diversify partnerships beyond OpenAI. Read more...

Nightmare-Eclipse drops YellowKey and GreenPlasma exploits for Windows 11

Paul Hill — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:08:01 +0000

Is there a backdoor in BitLocker? A new exploit suggests Microsoft might have left the door open for data access, while a second flaw threatens system security. Read more...

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders begin next week according to Best Buy leak

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 May 2026 05:52:01 +0000

Take-Two may be planning to kick off pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI next week, as a new leak from Best Buy may have given a timeline for fans to look forward to. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5089549 reportedly failing to install, slowing internet down on certain systems

Sayan Sen — Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:01 +0000

Windows 11 KB5089549 reportedly fails installation on some systems while also causing internet connectivity and network performance issues. Read more...

JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker is now on sale on Amazon for under $90 (plus more deals)

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 13 May 2026 21:58:01 +0000

You probably know someone who owns a JBL Flip. And now you can get one for yourself, as the Flip 6 is currently on sale for under $90 on Amazon. Read more...

Say goodbye to monthly Arc Raiders updates, studio moves to a bi-annual schedule

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:02:01 +0000

Embark Studios is changing the way it is delivering updates to the hit extraction shooter Arc Raiders, significantly slowing down major content drops to improve quality. Read more...

LG's big 39-inch OLED display is now available for less than half the price

Taras Buria — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:46:01 +0000

If you want a big OLED monitor without breaking the bank, check out this 39-inch monitor from LG, which is now available for less than half the price. Read more...

Xbox Insiders can now try the new startup sequence, tiered Gamerscore badges, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:30:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out new updates to Xbox consoles, and this is bringing the previously teased bootup animation with the new logo and more. Read more...

Trump's T1 phone, designed with American values in mind, launches this week

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:58:01 +0000

Trump Mobile has confirmed that the T1 phone will begin shipping to customers this week, after multiple delays over the past year. Read more...

Microsoft is killing Copilot Mode in Edge, but AI features aren't going away

Usama Jawad — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:16:01 +0000

Microsoft is retiring Edge Copilot Mode while expanding AI features across Edge on desktop and mobile. Read more...

Amazon upgrades its search bar with a new AI assistant

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:02:01 +0000

Amazon has dropped a new AI assistant for its e-commerce platform. Currently rolling out in the US, it also borrows several capabilities from Alexa+. Read more...

This startup is helping gaming companies sell their data to world model labs

Usama Jawad — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:46:01 +0000

AI startup Origin Lab just raised $8M to turn video game worlds into training data goldmines for next-gen robots and world models. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 to finally have a much-requested GPU driver improvement

Sayan Sen — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:01 +0000

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will soon receive a long-requested improvement aimed at enhancing graphics driver management and GPU performance stability. Read more...

Serafim S3 controller review: Good ergonomics, great tactility, and some weird stuff

Taras Buria — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:16:01 +0000

The Serafim S3 promises comfortable mobile gaming with long-lasting hardware, but some choices left us scratching our heads. Here is our review. Read more...

Get AdGuard Family and 5 years of AdGuard VPN for only $39.97

Neowin Deals — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Welcome to the world of seamless browsing with AdGuard Family Plan — a smart, sophisticated ad-blocking and VPN solution. Read more...

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn to layoff 5% of staff

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:20:01 +0000

LinkedIn has confirmed that it is reducing its workforce by 5% as part of a broader organizational restructuring. Read more...

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Microsoft confirms outage as Outlook and other M365 services are down in some places

Sayan Sen — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:56:58 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that certain M365 services like Outlook have gone down as they have been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details. Read more...

Google to pay Android users $135 million in settlement. Here's how to claim your payment

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:28:01 +0000

Google has agreed to pay $135 million to nearly 100 million Android users over allegations of data harvesting since 2017. Read more...

AMD brings its game-changing 3D V-cache for the first time to office and workstation PCs

Sayan Sen — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:34:01 +0000

AMD has brought its innovative 3D V-Cache tech to professional office desktops and high-performance workstation computers for the first time with its new Ryzen PRO 9000 lineup. Read more...

Ofcom hits suicide forum with £950k fine and probes porn sites under OSA

Paul Hill — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:04:01 +0000

New enforcement actions under the Online Safety Act target sites failing to protect minors and vulnerable users. Here is what happens next for the platforms. Read more...

Valve shows off Steam Community Market overhaul, wants your feedback

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:18:01 +0000

The next upgrade Valve is making to the Steam store is aimed at the community market, where users can buy and sell in-game items of some titles. Read more...

The HONOR 600 Series sets new standards for the premium and mid-range category

Steven Parker — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:34:02 +0000

HONOR is positioning the 600 Series as a major leap for "accessible flagships." Here is a first full look at the design and specs meant to challenge Samsung and Xiaomi. Read more...