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Microsoft releases Visual Studio Code 1.124 with smarter autonomous AI agents

Paul Hill — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:58:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest Visual Studio Code update aims to accelerate developer workflows by giving AI assistants the green light to work independently. Read more...

SQL Server Management Studio 22.7 brings "What's New" page, T-SQL formatting, and lots more

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:12:01 +0000

Microsoft just gave SQL Server developers a feature they've wanted for years, alongside new AI capabilities in the latest SSMS update. Read more...

Microsoft wants to end printer driver headaches with Windows Ready Print

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is reshaping how printers work in Windows 11, a key change arriving next month could affect future device installations. Read more...

Microsoft explains why PowerToys 0.100.0 is faster and slimmer, there are new features too

Sayan Sen — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has explained how a recent optimization move has made PowerToys significantly faster and smaller. There are new features too with the latest update. Read more...

Alpine Linux 3.24 released with support for COSMIC Desktop and other improvements

David Uzondu — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:44:01 +0000

The Alpine Linux team has released Alpine Linux 3.24, bringing updates to numerous system packages and adding support for COSMIC Desktop through the Community repository. Read more...

Instagram now lets you manually reorder posts on your profile grid

David Uzondu — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:16:01 +0000

Instagram is rolling out a long-awaited feature that allows users to rearrange posts on their profile grid. Read more...

EU says Meta must restore rival chatbots' access to WhatsApp

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:44:02 +0000

The European Commission has issued an interim measures decision, requiring Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival general-purpose AI assistants. Read more...

Microsoft AI boss no longer believes that AI will replace human workers

David Uzondu — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:44:01 +0000

A month after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said AI won't replace humans, Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman is walking back his previous claims that AI would replace many white-collar workers. Read more...

Meta will now use data from outside businesses to personalize AI responses

David Uzondu — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:16:01 +0000

Meta says it already uses information from other businesses to improve your ad experience, but it will soon start using that data to personalize your feed and AI responses too. Read more...

JetBrains is working to cut false positives in RustRover 2026.2

David Uzondu — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:22:01 +0000

Red error highlights on valid Rust code can erode trust in an IDE. JetBrains explains why it happens in RustRover and how it's addressing the issue. Read more...

Does your iPad support the latest iPadOS version? Here's the iPadOS 27 compatibility list

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:42:02 +0000

The freshly-baked iPadOS 27 is already available in developer beta. Check if your iPad is one of the 20+ supported models. Read more...

Does your iPhone support the latest iOS version? Here's the iOS 27 compatibility list

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:28:01 +0000

iOS 27 is available as a developer beta and supports 30+ iPhone models. Check out the official list to know if your iPhone is compatible. Read more...

Save 31% on Samsung T7 Portable SSD

Taras Buria — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:40:01 +0000

The 1TB Samsung T7 SSD is now available at a big discount, making this portable drive more affordable during the ongoing memory crisis. Read more...

Proton releases Proton Drive CLI for Windows, Mac, and Linux

David Uzondu — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:24:01 +0000

Proton has released a new CLI for Proton Drive, built on the Drive SDK, that lets users upload files from the terminal and perform other common Drive operations. Read more...

Does your Mac support the latest macOS? Here is the macOS 27 Golden Gate compatibility list

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:08:01 +0000

Apple introduced macOS 27 Golden Gate with an upgraded Siri and other new features. Here are the supported Mac models to run the latest update. Read more...

Microsoft had to shut down 70+ GitHub repos after getting hacked, brings back some

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:56:01 +0000

Microsoft had to disable more than 70 GitHub repos this week after a nasty password-stealing malware infected them. Read more...

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5, a state-of-the-art AI model that beats OpenAI's GPT-5.5

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:20:02 +0000

Positioned a tier above the previous Opus models, Claude Fable 5 sets a new benchmark for generally available AI, outperforming rivals like OpenAI's GPT-5.5. Read more...

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion to bring snowy region, new updates also coming

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:54:02 +0000

Capcom's surprise reveal of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen today gave a look at the new snowy region. Major updates are also planned for the base game, and this includes a permanent fast travel stone. Read more...

Windows 10 KB5094127 Patch Tuesday improves File Explorer search and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:38:01 +0000

The June 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10 is out as KB5094127 with security fixes, File Explorer improvements and more. Read more...

Minecraft is getting a Switch 2 native version with the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:22:01 +0000

Minecraft players on Nintendo Switch 2 consoles will soon be able to upgrade their visuals and upgrade their worlds later this year. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5094126 June 2026 Patch Tuesday update now available to download

Sayan Sen — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:06:22 +0000

Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 KB5094126 for June 2026. Here's what's included. Read more...

Price Drop: Save 90% on ChatPlayground AI lifetime plan, and compare multiple AI models

Neowin Deals — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Compare multiple AI models side-by-side in one powerful platform for faster, smarter and more accurate results every time you run a prompt. Read more...

Amazon Deal: These AMD RX 9070 XT GPUs are very good offers

Sayan Sen — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:46:01 +0000

The Gigabyte RX 9070 XT cards are solid deals for just $650. If you are serious about 1440p gaming espcially, these can be a great choice. Read more...

Nintendo unveils The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and it's out this year

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:58:01 +0000

The 1998-released adventure of Link is coming back. Nintendo today officially announced The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Read more...

Opera for Android gets redesigned home page with FIFA World Cup tracker

Taras Buria — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000

Opera is making it easier to track the upcoming FIFA World Cup with a redesigned home page in its mobile browser. Read more...

Google Chrome is killing all uBlock Origin bypasses, Microsoft Edge, Opera to follow

Sayan Sen — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:28:01 +0000

Google Chrome is looking to finish off the various bypasses that help uBlock Origin and other such MV2 extensions to keep functioning. Edge and Opera could soon follow too. Read more...

UK nudity blockers are a looming privacy disaster, we must be able to see the source code

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:08:01 +0000

The UK government is now mandating nudity-blocking software for smartphones sold in the country. I look at why this is a privacy nightmare and the safeguards that must be in place. Read more...

Nvidia outs hotfix driver for BSOD, wake from sleep, G-SYNC, Smooth Motion, NV-Failsafe

Sayan Sen — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:50:02 +0000

Nvidia releases a hotfix driver addressing BSOD crashes, wake-from-sleep issues, G-SYNC stuttering, Smooth Motion bugs, and NV-Failsafe detection problems. Read more...

Apple is expanding Private Cloud Compute beyond its own data centers

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:52:02 +0000

Apple is making an unprecedented move with its highly guarded AI infrastructure, stepping outside its own walled garden for the very first time with the next generation Apple Foundation Models. Read more...

Apple would rather delay Siri AI than open iOS to rival assistants in the EU

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:16:01 +0000

Apple claims the DMA forces it to grant third-party AI assistants unrestricted access to user data and system-level app controls. So, it is delaying availability of Siri AI to users in the EU. Read more...

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE keyboard is 27% off on Amazon

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:16:01 +0000

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace is a keyboard that combines retro and modern design, and is currently available for a discounted price on Amazon. Read more...

Signal accuses UK government of using child safety as cover for mass surveillance

David Uzondu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:28:01 +0000

The UK wants to make it impossible for children to send or view explicit images. Signal calls it one of the most dangerous surveillance proposals ever. Read more...

Incredible deal gets you free NVMe 512GB SSD with AMD AM5 B850 motherboard for only $150

Sayan Sen — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:12:01 +0000

For only $150 today, you can get a free 512GB NVMe SSD included with an AMD AM5 B850 motherboard for Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series CPUs. Read more...

JetBrains launches Rider 2026.2 EAP 5, bringing several AI improvements

David Uzondu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:30:02 +0000

A new EAP build of JetBrains' C# IDE, Rider, is now available, bringing several improvements focused on agentic programming. Read more...

WhatsApp slams Isreali firm, NSO Group, for trying to spy on its users

David Uzondu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:58:01 +0000

WhatsApp says it stopped an attempted spying campaign linked to Israeli firm NSO Group that used spear phishing tactics against users. Read more...

Apple launches new website for parents and a revamped Screen Time experience

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:30:01 +0000

WWDC 2026 has started, and while AI features have taken all the limelight, Apple has announced several useful features for parents. Read more...

Is your Apple Watch supported? Check the watchOS 27 compatibility list

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:20:01 +0000

Apple's watchOS 27 update is now available in developer beta. This year, the company has slashed the number of supported models in half. Read more...

Apple unveils Siri AI, a "reimagined" version of SIri

David Uzondu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:03:04 +0000

After two years of delays and setbacks, Apple has finally released the generative AI version of Siri, with integrated writing tools and other features. Read more...

macOS ‘Golden Gate' unveiled with standalone Siri app, performance improvements and more

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:20:02 +0000

Apple has just relased the latest version of macOS, dubbed macOS Golden Gate. This version is upgraded with a dedicated Siri app. Read more...

LibreOffice developer takes a dig at Euro-Office in new open letter

Usama Jawad — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:06:01 +0000

LibreOffice fires back at Euro-Office's launch, branding it a Microsoft-friendly clone and accusing its backers of rewriting open-source history. Read more...