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TerraMaster D1 SSD review: an inexpensive dust and waterproof 10Gbps enclosure

Steven Parker — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:01 +0000

The D1 SSD is a triple-protection SSD enclosure and promises to deliver blazing performance via the advanced USB 3.2 Gen2 standard with its all-metal armor, we put it through its paces. Read more...

Samsung Odyssey G5 27" 1440p HDR10 QD-OLED G50SF FreeSync monitor is only $300

Sayan Sen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:20:01 +0000

The Samsung Odyssey G5 27" 1440p HDR10 QD-OLED G50SF FreeSync monitor is only $300 right now with this deal, it's the lowest-ever price. Read more...

Arc Raiders Riven Tides update lands with new map, traversal gadgets, and massive enemies

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:44:01 +0000

Embark Studios has a massive update for Arc Raiders, and it has everything from a brand-new map to fresh gadgets for players to use. Check out the changelog here. Read more...

NVIDIA 596.36 driver carries support for 12GB RTX 5070 laptop GPU and Conan Exiles Enhanced

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:08:01 +0000

NVIDIA's latest driver update for GeForce hardware owners is carrying DLSS 4.5 support for Conan Exiles Enhanced, a new RTX 5070 laptop GPU configuration, and bug fixes. Read more...

Sony seemingly implementing new DRM for PS5 and PS4 games, requiring online checks to play

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:18:01 +0000

According to multiple reports, a new DRM system may be being attached to purchasing new games digitally on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5083769 update breaks BITS and causes system freezes

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:52:01 +0000

A frustrating new bug is causing essential Windows services to hang after the latest update. Find out if your PC is affected and how to apply the temporary workaround. Read more...

Microsoft Teams users are extremely angry at new banner asking them to pay

Usama Jawad — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Microsoft Teams sparks backlash by surfacing “Unlock Premium” as a persistent banner, with users calling it intrusive, unremovable, and poor UX. Read more...

Australia pushes Google and Meta to pay local media outlets for their news

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:12:01 +0000

Google, Meta, and TikTok may be required to strike deals with Australian news publishers and pay for their content. Read more...

EE 5G Plus launch boosts network speeds for areas covering 50 million people

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:32:01 +0000

EE is quietly reallocating spectrum across thousands of sites to fix indoor coverage and peak-time lag. See if your city is on the list for this massive connectivity upgrade. Read more...

Microsoft brings Linux-inspired feature to Windows 11 with major PowerToys update

Sayan Sen — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:34:01 +0000

PowerToys has received its latest update and it's a major one for sure. The release brings a new utility borrowed from Linux, and many more changes. Read more...

Your Ubuntu 16.04 systems are now sitting ducks unless you pay up or move out

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:02:01 +0000

Running a decade-old OS is a ticking time bomb for your data security. With standard ESM over, you're forced to choose between a risky migration or a pricey legacy subscription. Read more...

Tired of Google Drive storage limits? WhatsApp is building its own encrypted cloud

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:04:01 +0000

WhatsApp is finally taking on Google and iCloud with its own end-to-end encrypted backup provider. Here is how the new storage tiers and passkey security will free up your cloud space. Read more...

Apple announces new, more affordable subscription option on the App Store

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:48:01 +0000

Apple has announced a new feature that App Store developers can use to make their subscriptions more affordable for users. Read more...

Microsoft will begin blocking legacy TLS connections in Exchange Online soon

Usama Jawad — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:12:01 +0000

Outlook's backend is dropping outdated security protocols soon, and organizations still relying on them could face sudden disruptions unless they act fast. Read more...

Microsoft locking Outlook users out with "tried to sign in many times" email recovery bug

Sayan Sen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:58:01 +0000

Many users say they have been locked out of their Microsoft email with the error "You've tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect account or password" message. Read more...

Daily Deals 04/27: Discounts on laptops, CPUs, monitors, PSUs, and more

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:30:02 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from AMD, ASUS, CORSAIR, Samsung, JBL, and more. Read more...

Garmin Forerunner 970 and Garmin Venu 4 smartwatches drop to their lowest prices

Fiza Ali — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:14:02 +0000

Garmin Forerunner 970 and Garmin Venu 4 smartwatches are back to selling at their lowest prices after almost five months. Read more...

Copilot in Outlook gets superpowers that enable automatic management of inbox and calendar

Usama Jawad — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:58:01 +0000

Copilot in Outlook is evolving into an AI that acts on your behalf, reshaping how emails and schedules are handled behind the scenes. Read more...

Logitech is making switching mice and keyboards between computers much easier

Taras Buria — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:36:01 +0000

Logitech has released a new update for the Options+ to make switching mice and keyboards between computers much easier. Read more...

Steam Controller is out next week, and Valve says the Steam Machine is almost here too

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:16:02 +0000

The first hardware drop from Valve's newest lineup is happening next week. The Steam Controller is finally getting a confirmed price and release date. Read more...

Save up to 94% off on a Microsoft Windows 11 Home, or Pro digital license

Neowin Deals — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:02 +0000

Upgrade your Windows OS and enjoy a more enhanced UI, better multitasking, and improved security for a fraction of the normal cost. Read more...

Microsoft is finally removing another Windows 8 UI relic from Windows 11

Taras Buria — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:28:01 +0000

Windows 11 has plenty of UI leftovers from previous Windows versions, but at long last, Microsoft is removing some that you see every day. Read more...

Google TV Streamer 4K reaches lowest price in last three months with this deal

Sayan Sen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:14:01 +0000

The Google TV Streamer 4K is a very good deal currently, as it is at a low price of just $77. Find its details and get the deal in this article. Read more...

It's official: GitHub Copilot transitions to usage-based billing on June 1

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:58:01 +0000

Following a massive surge in GitHub Copilot usage that forced Microsoft to pause new sign-ups, a significant change of the platform's billing structure has just been announced. Read more...

Kevin O'Leary's planned data center in Utah will consume more power than the entire state

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:42:01 +0000

Kevin O'Leary's company is building a gigantic data center in Utah. What's left now is to find tenants for it. Read more...

Meta working on tech that can solar power AI even when there's no Sun

Fiza Ali — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:46:01 +0000

Meta is backing ambitious new energy experiments that could reshape how future technologies are powered. Read more...

AMD Ryzen 5900XT 16-core AM4 desktop processor is a great deal

Sayan Sen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:28:01 +0000

The AMD Ryzen 5900XT, a fantastic processor for the AM4 socket, is the best deal it has been in a long time. It's on sale for just $260. Read more...

OpenAI is reportedly working on its own AI smartphone

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:30:01 +0000

OpenAI reportedly wants to take running AI agents to the next level by developing its own AI-powered smartphone. Read more...

OpenAI goes multi-cloud as Microsoft agreement shifts to non-exclusive

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:36:01 +0000

Under the new terms, Microsoft retains its status as OpenAI's primary cloud partner. However, the exclusivity of OpenAI's intellectual property license has ended. Read more...

Microsoft shares some details on Outlook iOS outage that makes the iPhone app unusable

Sayan Sen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that Outlook on iOS has gone down as it have been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details. Read more...

Grab $300 off this ASUS V16 beast packed with RTX 5070 and Core 7 power

Paul Hill — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:20:01 +0000

Looking for a high-performance upgrade? The ASUS V16 is currently 19% off, offering pro-grade specs for gamers and creators alike. Check out the full deal details. Read more...

Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus hits a dead end in China

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:08:02 +0000

China has reportedly ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion acquisition of the agentic AI startup Manus, even though the deal had been finalized last year. Read more...

Get PDF Agile Premium (lifetime subscription with updates) at 66% off

Neowin Deals — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:24:02 +0000

Accelerate your PDF workflow like never before. Create, edit, convert, compress and secure your PDF documents faster with PDF Agile. Read more...

Samsung Wallet adds new Trips feature to challenge travel management apps

Paul Hill — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:28:01 +0000

Samsung is taking on TripIt with a new travel hub in Samsung Wallet. Here is how the automated Trips timeline works and which devices are supported. Read more...

Microsoft quietly improved Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 Modern Standby

Sayan Sen — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has improved Windows 11 Modern Standby sleep state by adding new default settings and more. Both desktops and laptops can benefit with these upgrades. Read more...

Say goodbye to passwords as UK cyber experts crown passkeys the new security king

Paul Hill — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:24:01 +0000

The era of forgetting passwords is finally over as the UK's top cyber authority just officially endorsed passkeys as the ultimate defense. Here is how this change affects you. Read more...

Linux 7.1 arrives with a massive NTFS speed boost and the end of an era for i486

Paul Hill — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:06:02 +0000

The first Linux 7.1 candidate is here, packing everything from next-gen Intel graphics support to game-changing NTFS performance. Discover why this kernel marks a major turning point. Read more...

Alien: Isolation sequel looms as Creative Assembly drops teaser

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:58:01 +0000

The studio behind Alien: Isolation, Creative Assembly, has finally broken its silence on the survival horror series' future with a mysterious teaser. Read more...

This useful unofficial script for fixing Windows 11 is getting many new features

Sayan Sen — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:46:01 +0000

A useful third-party Windows 11 tool recently received a big update with several new features and improvements. Read more...

Microsoft's secret "K2" plan leaks, could bring big Windows 11 performance upgrade

Sayan Sen — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:22:01 +0000

Microsoft may reportedly be working on a secret "K2" plan which is currently in play to improve Windows 11 performance. Read more...