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Paint.NET can finally be downloaded from the "right" place

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 22:50:01 +0000

Paint.NET creator Rick Brewster has finally secured the paint.net domain after a 22-year battle involving trademark misuse claims. Read more...

Microsoft is making a major change to Entra ID authentication

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 22:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a significant Entra ID security update that could affect password reset access for some users and IT admins. Read more...

Apple Music could be getting a low cost subscription tier

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:04:01 +0000

Apple Music beta code hints at a lower-cost plan with playback restrictions, suggesting Apple may finally target Spotify's budget audience. Read more...

Minecraft Chaos Cubed gets a release date as Mojang drops teaser for next update

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 30 May 2026 17:42:02 +0000

Today at the Minecraft Live broadcast, Mojang revealed a brand-new biome, abandoned camps, and more that will be hitting Minecraft in a future update and even a movie sequel teaser. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Big Start menu upgrade and a new era of PC

Taras Buria — Sat, 30 May 2026 16:20:02 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft news in our weekly recap. New processors, big Start menu updates, and Microsoft promising "a new era of PC." Read more...

First NVIDIA-powered Windows laptops reportedly debut next week

Hamid Ganji — Sat, 30 May 2026 16:04:01 +0000

NVIDIA, known for its GPUs and AI chips, is reportedly preparing to launch its first-ever PC processor next week. The chip is developed in collaboration with Microsoft. Read more...

OneDrive is getting a powerful file rename feature soon

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:06:01 +0000

A new AI-powered OneDrive feature that could make organizing uploaded files much easier for users is coming soon, but Microsoft has left out one key detail. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Assassin's Creed, Dragon Quest, Ready or Not, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a whole bunch of charity bundles to look over, a couple of indies to claim for free, and much more. Read more...

Infinity Ward aims to "go back to the roots of Call of Duty" for Modern Warfare 4

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 29 May 2026 22:50:01 +0000

The next Call of Duty is only a few months away, and Infinity Ward has started a new development video series to give deep dives into how it is making Modern Warfare 4. Read more...

Here is how Efficiency Mode will work in Microsoft Teams

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:58:01 +0000

Microsoft Teams' new Efficiency Mode is rolling out soon, bringing smarter resource management for low-powered hardware. Read more...

PlayStation DualSense wireless controller is at its lowest price right now

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:30:01 +0000

If you're looking for an additional controller for your PS5 or PC, the old reliable DualSense is now available for up to 28% off on Amazon. Read more...

Microsoft has finally fixed Windows 11 May Patch Tuesday install issues

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:10:01 +0000

Microsoft has resolved Windows 11 KB5089549 install failures tied to low EFI partition space through KB5089573, which also brings a ton of other improvements. Read more...

Hackers are now using ChatGPT share links to deliver malware

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:48:01 +0000

Hackers are now abusing ChatGPT to generate malicious webpages that trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware onto their machines. Read more...

HP: 30% of PC customers are still running Windows 10

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:34:02 +0000

HP reveals nearly a third of its PC users still rely on Windows 10, despite support ending and Microsoft aggressively promoting Windows 11. Read more...

More Xbox console personalization options and an outage notification are now in testing

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:18:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out new updates to Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders, giving more ways to personalize their consoles and get additional information. Read more...

OpenAI rolls out major Codex for Windows update with computer use and mobile access

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:02:01 +0000

OpenAI has released version 26.527 of the Codex app for Windows, introducing two major capabilities previously exclusive to Mac users. Read more...

Acer Swift Air 14 wants to be the MacBook Neo of Windows laptops at $699

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:46:01 +0000

Acer has unveiled the ultralight Swift Air 14 laptop, further intensifying competition with Apple's MacBook Neo. Read more...

Microsoft delays Fable out of 2026 to give it a dedicated "moment to shine" and avoid GTA VI

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:29:41 +0000

Ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft has announced that Playground Games' next project, Fable, won't be coming out this year. Read more...

Windows 11 gets big Start menu update with modular, resizable design in new build

Taras Buria — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:19:11 +0000

Windows 11 is getting more Start menu customization, with the latest build now allowing you to toggle on or off specific parts of it. Read more...

Microsoft clarifies Windows 12 rumors, promises to unveil 'a new era of PC' next week

Taras Buria — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:16:02 +0000

With Computex and Build 2026 upon us, Microsoft clarifies things around "Windows 12" and promises "a new era of PC." Read more...

Save 59% on a Grade A Refurbished ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable (2024)

Neowin Deals — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Experience unparalleled versatility with this 2-in-1 Chromebook, meticulously engineered for both productivity & entertainment on the go. Read more...

WD_Black SN8100 1TB SSD is down to the lowest price this year

Taras Buria — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:40:01 +0000

SSDs are not cheap these days, but you can still find some high-speed models at a slightly more reasonable price, just like the WD_Black SN8100 with its 19% discount. Read more...

End of an era: JetBrains is killing this popular IDE used by Python devs

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:28:01 +0000

JetBrains is shutting down yet another IDE, joining a growing list of discontinued products that includes Aqua, Fleet, Code With Me, and others. Read more...

Microsoft Copilot Health is now available to users in the US

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:12:02 +0000

Ever wished your AI assistant could securely manage your medical data, help you decode confusing lab results? Microsoft's new Copilot Health aims to do exactly that. Read more...

iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture lens reportedly costs 50% more, price hike expected

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:56:01 +0000

Using variable aperture lenses in the iPhone 18 Pro models could be at least 50% more expensive for Apple compared to the current camera setup. Analyst explains why. Read more...

Here's your first look at the iPhone 18 colors, including the all-new Dark Cherry

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:38:02 +0000

New images of iPhone 18 Pro dummy units show the devices in at least four different colors. Apple may also bring back the all-black finish to the iPhone Pro lineup this year. Read more...

Microsoft just made it possible to use VS Code completely offline with local AI

Paul Hill — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:04:01 +0000

Coding in restricted environments just got easier. VS Code 1.122 brings air-gapped AI support and powerful new tools to test your web apps across various mobile devices without leaving the editor. Read more...

Calibre 9.9 released with improved EPUB page counting, Fedora 44 SSL fix, and more

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 07:50:01 +0000

Calibre, the powerful ebook manager, has been updated to version 9.9, bringing several new features, improvement and bug fixes. Read more...

Nextcloud announces stable release date for Euro-Office

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 07:20:01 +0000

Nextcloud has announced the stable release date for its new and already controversial Microsoft Office alternative, Euro-Office. Read more...

Rocky Linux 9.8 released with improved Image Builder

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:46:01 +0000

Rocky Linux, a popular enterprise Linux distribution, has been updated to version 9.8, bringing updated system packages and other changes. Read more...

You'll soon be able to share chats, canvases, and more from Gemini app via Google Drive

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:30:01 +0000

Google has announced a new update to the Gemini app that will let users securely share chats, canvases, and generated media via Google Drive. Read more...

Samsung begins shipment of HBM4E samples to "major global customers"

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 05:10:01 +0000

Just months after shipping HBM4, Samsung has announced that it has begun shipping HBM4E to partners to support "increasingly demanding next-generation AI workloads." Read more...

Fedora 42 is officially dead and you need to upgrade your PC right now

Paul Hill — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:38:01 +0000

If you are still running Fedora 42, your system is now vulnerable to security threats. Here is how to easily jump to Fedora 43 before it is too late. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a major redesign and performance boost

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:06:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out a cleaner and faster Microsoft 365 Copilot redesign with smarter contextual UI and improved response times. Read more...

Microsoft no longer claims that Windows 11 has all the protection that you need

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 May 2026 01:52:01 +0000

Microsoft quietly removed a Windows 11 blog claiming built-in security is enough for most users, possibly after backlash from antivirus partners. Read more...

Anthropic surpasses OpenAI in both revenue and valuation

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:20:01 +0000

Anthropic's run-rate revenue crossed the $47 billion mark earlier this month, a 50% increase in just seven weeks, fueled by enterprise adoption worldwide. Read more...

The new Windows 11 gaming desktop UI will be supported by Intel's new Arc G3 chips

Sayan Sen — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:02:01 +0000

Intel's new Arc G3 series processors will support the updated Windows 11 gaming desktop interface, and more. Read more...

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is now available on macOS

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:32:03 +0000

Following a 20-year break, an official Age of Empires port has now reached macOS from Microsoft and Feral Interactive. Read more...

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.8 with better coding and lower fast mode pricing

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:16:01 +0000

Anthropic has slashed Opus 4.8 model fast mode costs by 3x, offering up to 2.5x speeds at $10 input and $50 output per million tokens. Read more...

Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition is now 50% off on Amazon

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:02:01 +0000

If you're looking for a high-quality, premium outdoor smartwatch, the Garmin epix Pro Sapphire Edition is now $500 cheaper on Amazon. Read more...