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Linux kernel allows AI-assisted code, as long as you follow these rules

Usama Jawad — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:14:01 +0000

Guidelines backed by Linus Torvalds reveal how AI tools and AI-generated code can contribute to the Linux kernel, but with notable limits. Read more...

France ditches Windows in favor of Linux

Usama Jawad — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:12:02 +0000

France is preparing to replace Windows across its government, marking a major move toward EU- and Linux-based alternatives and greater control over its digital infrastructure. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Microsoft reworks Windows Insider Program and hands out some batteries

Taras Buria — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:26:01 +0000

Microsoft revamps the Insider program, hands out some batteries, releases new builds, and more in this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap. Read more...

GTA VI developer Rockstar confirms another data breach as hackers threaten leaks

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:10:01 +0000

Rockstar Games has released a statement following monetary demands by a hacker group that has gained access to its internal data. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

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Windows 11 is getting much-needed Windows Update improvements, here is the first look

Taras Buria — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:34:01 +0000

Users have been asking Microsoft for more control over Windows updates for years, and Microsoft is finally listening. Read more...

ORICO X50 Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD review: Blazing speeds and innovative cooling

Steven Parker — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000

ORICO has been around for 17 years, providing storage solutions, and now, they have asked Neowin to check out its newest gadget, the X50, a Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure. Read more...

Amazon Deal: AMD Ryzen 9800X3D gaming processor reaches lowest ever price

Sayan Sen — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:52:01 +0000

AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the octa-core gaming processor, has reached an all-time low price of $410. It is one of the very best at its job. Read more...

Microsoft releases Edge 147 with Copilot in Immersive Reader, improved cookie settings, more

Taras Buria — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:48:01 +0000

The latest feature update for Microsoft Edge is here with a bit of Copilot, security fixes, better cookie settings, and more. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Cairn, Plague Inc, Space Marine 2, Peak, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include giveaways on Steam and Epic Games Store, fresh bundles to check out, and so much more. Read more...

Record-setting Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after a 10-day Moon adventure

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:58:01 +0000

NASA's Artemis II astronauts are back on Earth after a 10-day round-trip to the Moon. They have created a new record in space history. Read more...

Apple to showcase its research behind AirPods Pro 3 and other AI work at CHI 2026

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:42:01 +0000

CHI 2026 is just around the corner. Apple announced it will demo the latest AirPods Pro technology and present its research work on human-computer interaction. Read more...

Mozilla slams Microsoft's attempts to force Copilot on customers

Usama Jawad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:30:01 +0000

Mozilla accuses Microsoft of manipulating users and quietly locking them into its Copilot ecosystem, sparking a fresh clash over who really controls your PC. Read more...

Microsoft Teams is getting a crucial feature that has been surprisingly missing so far

Usama Jawad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:14:01 +0000

Joining calls might finally get smoother as Microsoft adds a long-missing pre-meeting feature that solves a common frustration. Read more...

Microsoft is retiring a PowerShell installation method on Windows

Usama Jawad — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:58:01 +0000

A major change is coming to how PowerShell is installed on Windows, and it could affect some enterprise workflows in significant ways. Read more...

Epic Games reportedly making an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:18:01 +0000

The behemoth behind Fortnite and Unreal Engine may be working on a brand-new project that is similar to Arc Raiders but Disney-themed. Read more...

Daily Deals 10/04: Discounts from Lenovo, Samsung, AMD, Sony, and more to end the week

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:46:01 +0000

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

Microsoft brings Windows 11 FAT32 2TB support, fixes network data bug, with new builds

Sayan Sen — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:26:11 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows builds under Dev and Beta channels. They bring improvements and fixes. Read more...

Latest Windows 11 Canary builds bring new touchpad features and more

Taras Buria — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:22:50 +0000

New Windows 11 Canary builds are here, bringing new trackpad features, sharing improvements, changes to Feedback Hub, and more. Read more...

CPU-Z and HWMonitor downloads tampered with by hackers in new supply chain style attack

David Uzondu — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

CPU-Z and HWMonitor are popular system tools, likely making them a target for attackers who used that trust to spread infected installers via a compromised download page. Read more...

Save 86% on a lifetime subscription to iScanner

Neowin Deals — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

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This 1200 watt ATX 3.1 PCIe 5 PSU with 12V-2x6 support is under $120

Sayan Sen — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:16:01 +0000

You may not have heard of this brand, but Sama is top PSU maker and its P1200 model is currently a solid deal. Read more...

Microsoft revamps Windows Insider program with fewer channels, easier access to new features

Taras Buria — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:03 +0000

Big news: Microsoft is revamping the Windows Insider program, giving users easier access to new features, simpler channels, and more. Read more...

[Free download] Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals (worth $30)

Sponsored — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Perfect for red teams, social engineers, pentesters, and ethical hackers seeking to fortify and harden their systems and the systems of their clients. Read more...

Google's At a Glance widget may get Passes Nearby and Restaurant Insights features

Sanket Mungase — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:58:01 +0000

Google is reportedly working on two new features: Passes Nearby and Restaurant insights, allowing users to easily access the passes in their Google wallet and get an overall idea of any restaurant. Read more...

Save $600 on this 55-inch Samsung S95F OLED 4K TV with AI-powered upscaling

Paul Hill — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:42:01 +0000

This premium Samsung OLED TV is currently 27% off, offering high-end gaming features and AI-driven HDR enhancements for a significantly lower price. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5077212, KB5079420 break PC reset on 25H2 and 24H2 systems

Sayan Sen — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:56:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that the recent hotpatch updates on Windows 11 have led to issues with the "Reset this PC" option as it does not work. A workaround has been shared. Read more...

Adobe's lesser known camera app adds iPhone 17e support and several new features

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:58:01 +0000

Adobe's experimental camera app, Project Indigo, got updated with several new features and support for the latest iPhone. Read more...

Gemini now lets you generate 3D models and interactive charts, here's how

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:12:01 +0000

Gemini has got new powers to better visualize science concepts. The feature is rolling out to all users except those in Workspace and Education. Read more...

Mastodon is getting its own version of Bluesky's Starter Packs, called Collections

David Uzondu — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:04:01 +0000

As part of its version 4.6 upgrade, Mastodon is launching its own take on Bluesky's Starter Packs, dubbed "Collections," with a few notable differences. Read more...

Anno 117 DLC adds an active volcano later this month

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:16:02 +0000

Ubisoft has revealed that the first gameplay DLC of its city building and management game Anno 117 will land later this month with the biggest island yet. Read more...

HYTE's collab with Sakura Miko brings a custom Y70, keycaps, and a Desk Pad bundle

Steven Parker — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0000

Products open for preorder include a custom Y70 and keycaps in Black and White colors, Sakura Miko-inspired motifs across the lineup, and exclusive artwork. Read more...

Double Fine's new party game is having an open beta on Steam, and you can play it right now

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:58:01 +0000

The first multiplayer-focused game from Double Fine is releasing later this month. Ahead of that, the Xbox studio is having an open beta just for Steam players. Read more...

Microsoft is making a "major" compliance change in Teams

Usama Jawad — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:18:02 +0000

Microsoft is preparing a notable change for Teams users, introducing a new option that could reshape how meetings are conducted. Read more...

ASUS addresses the melting problem with its 12V-2x6 ROG Equalizer cable

Sanket Mungase — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:02:01 +0000

ASUS ROG Equalizer cable claims to solve melting 16-pin GPU connectors with better power balancing and double current capacity for safer PC builds. Read more...

You can totally install FreeBSD on these laptops without issues, claims OS maintainer

Usama Jawad — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:46:02 +0000

A new initiative highlights which laptops can run FreeBSD without issues, indicating broader hardware support than many might expect. Read more...

Samsung expands One UI 8.5 beta program to more Galaxy devices

David Uzondu — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:20:01 +0000

Samsung has expanded the list of Galaxy devices eligible for its One UI 8.5 beta update, a month after rolling it out to the Galaxy S24, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, S25 FE, S24 FE, and the Tab S11 series. Read more...

Microsoft is removing XSLT support in Edge

Usama Jawad — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is a long-standing Microsoft Edge capability in a move that could impact a few legacy workflows and enterprise setups. Read more...

Save 41% on Beats Studio Buds+, now available for $99.95

Taras Buria — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:48:02 +0000

Apple is offering a big 41% discount on its Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds with active noise cancellation, transparency mode, good battery life, and more. Read more...

OpenAI debuts new $100 ChatGPT Pro plan for heavy users

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

OpenAI has finally listened to the outcry from developers and power users, unveiling a brand-new subscription tier that promises massive usage boosts without the top-tier price tag. Read more...