Neowin News Feed for: Christmas

Use these Santa Trackers to keep an eye on your gifts this Christmas Eve

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:06:01 +0000

2025's Christmas Eve is almost here, with kids and adults eagerly waiting for their gifts. Here's how you can track Santa's journey across the globe as he delivers gifts to countless homes. Read more...

How to track Santa's journey this Christmas Eve while you wait for the gifts

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:02:01 +0000

2024's Christmas Eve is here with children and grown-ups eagerly waiting for the gifts. Here is how you can track Santa's journey across the globe as he delivers gifts to countless homes. Read more...

SpaceX and Roscosmos will launch missions this week, even on Christmas Day - TWIRL #193

Paul Hill — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:46:01 +0000

We have several rocket launches coming up this week. SpaceX will have three missions while Roscosmos has one on Christmas Day. Read more...

Microsoft has been sending out subtly concealed $10 gift cards via emailed newsletters

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:22:01 +0000

Reddit users have discovered that Microsoft has sent out hidden gift cards to some users through email. The company plans to continue sending out similar emails over the course of the holiday season. Read more...

TechBargains: These Christmas gift ideas include $50 off the Apple Watch and more

Steven Parker — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:00:01 +0000

Christmas is less than two weeks away, so you might appreciate a few deals that can net you some deep discounts on gift ideas. Save $30 off a new Oral-B Pro 5000 smart toothbrush and more! Read more...

Microsoft bestows new Xbox One on generous boy that gave his up

John Keefer — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:16:01 +0000

You don't often see 9-year-old boys being generous or thinking of other people. But it is the holidays, and one boy decided to give up his chance at an Xbox One to give blankets to the homeless. Read more...

Christmas PC Game Deals: Crazy prices for digital game gifts

Adrian Potoroaca — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 04:16:01 +0000

Whether you're buying games for yourself or someone else that is passionate about PC gaming, you can use our guide to take advantage of the best deals on anything from indie gems to AAA titles. Read more...

Discuss: The worst tech Christmas presents ever

Andy Weir — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:36:01 +0000

Wanted a new iPad, but got a bargain bin Android tablet? Looking forward to hardcore festive gaming, but unwrapped an Xb0ss Won? Share your stories of the worst tech Christmas gifts you've received. Read more...

This Weekend's PC Game Deals: Christmas starts early for Square Enix and Ubisoft fans

Adrian Potoroaca — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 02:28:01 +0000

Steam's popular winter sale may be right around the corner, but there are plenty of good deals from other online stores right now, and you can use our guide to make the most out of your budget. Read more...

Pornhub aims to bring the festive cheer with its SFW 'Lonely night' Christmas ad

Steven Parker — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:02:01 +0000

Christmas is generally regarded as a time when family comes together to celebrate the holiday, but for those that are alone, Pornhub wants you to know that you're not - with its Christmas ad. Read more...

Apple invites you to 'open your heart to everyone' in new holiday ad

Justin Luna — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:20:01 +0000

Apple has released a new advertisement for the holidays, starring Frankenstein. The ad leaves viewers a message, asking them to be open and accept everyone, no matter who they are. Read more...

Microsoft introduces the second week of holiday discounts on Xbox Live

Matt Brown — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has introduced the second week of holiday discounts on Xbox Live today, valid until January 7th. Discounts are available on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles. Read more...

Control the Christmas lights on this home from your browser

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:42:01 +0000

If you are looking for a unique Christmas light setup, look no further, as this couple in Alaska offer those on the Internet the ability to control their home's lights. Read more...

Fitbit may be the most popular wearable gift this Christmas

Adrian Potoroaca — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:10:01 +0000

If you're one of the people who bought a wearable as a gift this Christmas, it's highly likely that you bought one of Fitbit's offerings, as downloads of its app have jumped quite a bit as of late. Read more...

Here are all the games discounted on Xbox Live over the holidays

Matt Brown — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:38:01 +0000

The first wave of discounts on Xbox games over the holiday period have been detailed today and are now accessible on Xbox Live. Discounts are available on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles. Read more...

Hacking group 'SkidNP' says it plans to target Steam and Minecraft servers over Christmas

Andy Weir — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 09:38:01 +0000

While hacking group Phantom Squad says that it plans to knock Xbox Live and PSN offline over Christmas, rival group 'SkidNP' says it "will be attacking Steam and Minecraft servers". Read more...

BBC iPlayer comes to new Apple TV in time for Christmas

Paul Hill — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:00:01 +0000

The BBC has announced that their catchup service will be available on Apple's latest home cinema device. The new Apple TV was the only prominent set-top box to still not include BBC's iPlayer. Read more...

Windows Phone sees around 10% app install growth during the holidays

Brad Sams — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:30:01 +0000

Every year, smartphones are given as holiday gifts and when comparing app installs surrounding the holidays, we can see that Windows Phone had roughly a 10% growth. Read more...

Sony scores $1 million for "The Interview," but VOD could be the big winner[UPDATE]

Adrian Potoroaca — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 23:20:01 +0000

"The Interview" release has been a back and forth for Sony, but the movie probably did a lot better than you think and streaming the movie proves to be a real test for premium VOD. Read more...

Sony to release "The Interview" in theaters on Dec 25 who will play it

Chris Schroeder — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:52:01 +0000

After an enormous amount of attention was put on the upcoming Seth Rogen comedy "The Interview", Sony has decided to not heed the warnings of North Korea and release the movie in select theaters. Read more...

Santa hops aboard Virgin Atlantic flight in mid-air (with a little help from Microsoft)

Andy Weir — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:16:02 +0000

Microsoft teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to surprise passengers by helping Santa to 'board' their flight, with a little help from some Windows 8.1 tablets and a few carefully concealed projectors. Read more...

Xbox One Assassin's Creed Unity Bundle available for $349 and free game, for today only

Byron Hinson — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:54:01 +0000

It's time for another one of Microsoft's '12 Days of Deals' with the release of the Xbox One Assassin's Creed Unity bundle with a saving of up to $109.99. The deal will run for one day only. Read more...

Your Christmas Gaming Guide [Updated]

Byron Hinson — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 14:12:01 +0000

We have put together a large guide to gaming gifts for Christmas. So if you are wondering what to buy a gamer for Christmas, look no further. We've covered the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and the PC. Read more...

John Lewis teams up with Microsoft to bring toys to life in store this Christmas

Andy Weir — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:56:01 +0000

Coinciding with the launch of its festive ad campaign, UK retailer John Lewis teamed up with Microsoft to create a 'Magical Toy Machine' for kids to interact with 3D versions of their favourite toys. Read more...

Amazon to offer $20 gift cards to people that didn't get packages by Christmas

John Callaham — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:43:56 +0000

Amazon says it will be offering $20 gift cards to customers that did not get their holiday packages sent to them by Christmas, after UPS got hit with an unexpected spike in deliveries. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Christmas dinner in a can for the gamer too busy to cook

Andy Weir — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:19:48 +0000

Can't drag yourself away from your console on Christmas Day? No need to waste valuable gaming time cooking a huge meal or eating it with loved ones, thanks to the Christmas dinner in a can, from GAME! Read more...

Sony suspends pre-orders for PS4, fearing Christmas stock shortages

Andy Weir — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 18:03:51 +0000

Sony has reportedly directed UK retailers to suspend pre-orders on the PlayStation 4, to avoid stock shortages for the holiday season, with some expecting Microsoft to follow suit with its Xbox One. Read more...

Discuss: What'd you get and give?

Anthony Tosie — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 02:01:06 +0000

Now that most of the world is likely through with the gift giving and gift getting process of the holidays, we'd like to know what you got for Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. Read more...

Discuss: All I want for Christmas is…

Andy Weir — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:41:02 +0000

We've all been good boys and girls at Neowin this year, so we're hoping Santa will bring us all sorts of exciting prezzies. But what techie-treats are you hoping to unwrap this Christmas Day? Read more...

NORAD releases official Windows 8 app to track Santa

John Callaham — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:17:06 +0000

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD, has released their official Windows 8 Santa tracking app, designed to show where Santa Claus will be on Christmas Eve. Read more...

Happy Holidays from the Neowin team!

Owen Williams — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:08:34 +0000

The festive season is upon is, the lights are up, the stockings are stuffed and Santa is almost here. Thank you for your support during 2011! Read more...

Google delivers Christmas cheer, complete with stuttering Android devices

Owen Williams — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:12:48 +0000

It's that time of the year again, where it begins to snow in the Northern Hemisphere, fat men come out to give gifts to small children and the Android team is celebrating by showing off ICS. Read more...

Google announces Christmas retail trends, massive smartphone usage spike

Owen Williams — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Today, Google Australia announced that searches from smartphones for shopping related results has increased over 220%, and that retailers are missing out by not preparing themselves. Read more...

Santa goes social and the Nativity goes digital

Matthew Jones — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:19:50 +0000

What do we really want for Christmas? One media firm is mining social networks to find out. Yomego, which is based in Glasgow and London, teamed up with Santa himself to create the Santatron 6000, an... Read more...

Give a little Xmas cheer with a Google Blacklist E-Card

Matthew Jones — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:57:48 +0000

Like their paper counterparts, most Christmas E-Cards get a quick glance before ending up in the virtual trash. One British design studio set out to change that with a little help from Google and the result... Read more...

Apple readying new iPad for Christmas with integrated SIM card

Tom Warren — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:14:34 +0000

Apple is reportedly working on a new version of its popular iPad device that will include an integrated SIM card. Apple is understood to be moving ahead with an integrated SIM card for its iPad device... Read more...

Kinect sales now expected to hit 5 million by Christmas

Byron Hinson — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:27:13 +0000

It seems that Microsoft has now raised its sales target for their Xbox 360 motion control device Kinect. Originally the company said that they expected to sell three million devices by Christmas, but now they... Read more...

Windows Slates coming at Christmas, unveiled on October 11

Tom Warren — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:42:45 +0000

Microsoft is planning to unwrap its slate strategy next Monday at a press event in New York City, Neowin has learned. According to sources familiar with the company's plans, Microsoft will hint at its future Slate... Read more...

Steve Jobs bullied Sony on Christmas Eve

Brad Sams — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:50:40 +0000

When Apple announced at Mac World the new pricing tiers for iTunes and that all songs would be DRM free the users rejoiced. What was not so present was how Apple managed to get... Read more...

FIFA 09 tops UK Christmas games charts

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:22:15 +0000

Football game Fifa 09 has knocked Call of Duty: World at War off the top of the video game chart to become the best-selling computer game this Christmas. Call of Duty, which had occupied... Read more...