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Xbox gets a new "north star" and a branding shift, exclusives also being reconsidered

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:51:35 +0000

The new Xbox boss, Asha Sharma, has revealed the return to Xbox branding and a new trajectory for Microsoft's gaming division going forward. Read more...

OpenAI's new GPT-5.5 arrives with advanced agentic coding and computer use

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:46:02 +0000

Designed for complex tasks like autonomous coding, scientific research, and real-world computer use, OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model introduces a "self-verifying" workflow. Read more...

X is shutting down Communities, focusing on XChat instead

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:30:01 +0000

X's head of product confirmed that the platform is shutting down Communities to focus on its messaging service, XChat. Read more...

IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.1 released with several bug fixes and improvements

David Uzondu — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.1 is the first bug fix release for version 2026.1 and addresses issues across different components of the IDE. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

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System76 has launched Thelio Mira desktop and Thelio Major workstation based on Linux

Sanket Mungase — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:26:02 +0000

Two new products have been added to the Thelio series by System76, namely Thelio Mira and Thelio Major, which are more efficient and dissipate heat more effectively. Read more...

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to veteran US-based staff as AI investments surge

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:32:01 +0000

A memo obtained by CNBC shows that Microsoft is planning to offer voluntary buyouts to its eligible U.S. employees. Read more...

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is out in July, here are the PC system requirements

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:16:01 +0000

One of Ubisoft's most popular games ever, Assassin's Creed Black Flag, is returning as a remake later this year. New trailers, system requirements, and more details are now here. Read more...

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Turkey to ban social media for children under 15

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:32:01 +0000

Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban children under 15 from social media, following a deadly school shooting that triggered a wave of harmful content sharing online. Read more...

Anno 117, Age of Mythology: Retold, and more join Xbox Free Play Days

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:16:01 +0000

Xbox players can jump into a wealth of games this weekend thanks to the latest Free Play Days offer, which touts MLB The Show 26, the Age of Mythology remake, and more. Read more...

Fast-paced Metroidvania Doomblade is free to claim on the Epic Games Store this week

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000

PC gamers can now grab the Metroidvania Doomblade from the Epic Games Store this week, which is offering fast-paced combat with a unique, pointer-based movement system. Read more...

One of AMD's 16-core Ryzen processors hits all-time low price

Taras Buria — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:42:01 +0000

The Ryzen 9 9950X is AMD's high-end desktop processor with 16 cores and 64MB of L3 cache. Right now, it is available at a new all-time low price. Read more...

Windows media creation tool app Ventoy updated with display and UEFI fixes

Taras Buria — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:26:01 +0000

Ventoy, a popular app for creating bootable media for Windows or other operating systems, has received another update with some important fixes. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW gains labels for Game Pass and Ubisoft+ titles

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Nvidia's latest update to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service has a useful feature for game subscription users while also adding support for more new releases. Read more...

Meta now lets parents see what topics their teens are discussing with AI

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:40:01 +0000

If you've ever wondered what your teen is talking about with Meta AI, this new tool now lets you find out. Read more...

One of the best file managers for Windows 11 and 10 gets a useful customization feature

Taras Buria — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:40:01 +0000

This third-party file manager is among the best File Explorer alternatives for Windows 10 and 11, and its latest update delivers a very useful customization feature. Read more...

Microsoft launches hosted agents in Foundry with secure sandboxes

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:44:01 +0000

Microsoft is taking AI agent deployment to the next level with a massive refresh of its Foundry Agent Service with "hypervisor-grade" security, Toolbox and more. Read more...

OpenAI launches 'ChatGPT for Clinicians' to streamline medical workflows

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:54:01 +0000

OpenAI has unveiled a new version of ChatGPT called "ChatGPT for Clinicians," designed specifically for healthcare professionals. Read more...

Microsoft unleashes VS Code 1.117 with custom AI model support and fluid chat animations

Paul Hill — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:30:02 +0000

Ready to supercharge your workflow? Microsoft just made VS Code more flexible than ever with local model support and a massive terminal fix. Here is what is new in version 1.117. Read more...

Report: GitHub Copilot is moving to token-based billing from June

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:36:02 +0000

The era of flat-rate unlimited AI coding is ending as Microsoft prepares a major overhaul of the GitHub Copilot billing structure. Read more...

OpenAI launches autonomous Workspace Agents in ChatGPT

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:52:02 +0000

Powered by Codex and operating natively in the cloud, the new ChatGPT Workspace Agents are designed to automate complex, multi-step workflows even when users are offline. Read more...

Microsoft almost fought SpaceX for Cursor in a massive $60 billion AI showdown

Paul Hill — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:26:01 +0000

A high-stakes bidding war nearly erupted between tech titans Microsoft and SpaceX over the AI-powered IDE Cursor. Here is why Microsoft walked away. Read more...

Apple fixes bug cops used to recover deleted chats from alleged Antifa member's iPhone

David Uzondu — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:38:01 +0000

Privacy enthusiasts can now rest easy, as Apple has rolled out an important fix for iOS and iPadOS for a bug that allowed cops to use forensic tools to extract messages from iPhones and iPads. Read more...

Massive 85-inch Hisense 4K Mini-LED TV hits an incredible $699 price point

Paul Hill — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:44:01 +0000

Turn your living room into a cinema with this monster 85-inch display. Featuring native 144Hz motion for gaming and stunning Mini-LED contrast, this is the budget flagship deal of the week. Read more...

Daily Deals 04/22: PC components, monitors, TVs, and more

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:08:01 +0000

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

Sam Altman says Anthropic's using fear-based marketing to promote Mythos

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:32:01 +0000

Anthropic's bold claims about the capabilities of its newly released model, Claude Mythos, haven't been well received by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Read more...

Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 26.4.2 with bug fixes and security patches

Taras Buria — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

iOS and iPadOS 26.4.2 are now available for download for compatible iPhones and iPads, with security and bug fixes. Read more...

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Google debuts eighth-gen TPU chips for training and inference with big performance claims

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:32:01 +0000

At Google Cloud Next ‘26, the company unveiled two AI chips, each tailored specifically for training and inference. Read more...

iPhone 18 could get downgraded as Apple seeks to cut costs, leaker says

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:16:01 +0000

A leaker has claimed that rising production costs have led Apple to consider certain downgrades for the base iPhone 18. Read more...

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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn hands-on: Owlcat is coming for Mass Effect's sci-fi RPG crown

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000

We got an early look at the new Expanse RPG, checking out a spinning space station, zero-G combat with magboots, companions, and more. Read more...

Intel's latest graphics driver is full of fixes for Pragmata

Taras Buria — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:32:01 +0000

Intel has released a new graphics driver for supported processors and GPUs, bringing a bunch of useful fixes for Capcom's latest "dad simulator." Read more...

Workspace Intelligence is Google's answer to Microsoft Work IQ

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:16:01 +0000

Google is introducing a new intelligence layer in Workspace that aims to turn Gemini into a true work assistant that understands your role, context, and daily tasks. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5083769 brings built-in internet speed test to all 25H2, 24H2 users

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:03 +0000

Microsoft has debuted a new built-in internet speed test on the latest Windows 11 versions, 25H2 and 24H2. It is now available to everyone. Read more...

Maingear launches MG-1 Mk.II AMD Ryzen 9950X3D2 PC with "bloatware-free Windows 11"

Sayan Sen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:02:01 +0000

Mainger is promising to deliver a "bloatware-free Windows 11" with its new MG-1 Mk.II AMD Ryzen 9950X3D2 system. Read more...

Microsoft extends rare handshake to Google with upcoming Edge feature

Usama Jawad — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:16:01 +0000

Edge is gaining a feature for Google queries, hinting at a rare Microsoft shift that could blur lines with Bing in enterprise use. Read more...

Major lawsuit claims Microsoft overcharged for Windows Server on rival cloud platforms

Usama Jawad — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:01 +0000

Microsoft hit with $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over alleged Windows Server cloud overpricing, as 60,000 firms claim unfair costs favor Azure. Read more...

Samsung reportedly postpones production for latest 10nm DRAM for indefinite period

Sanket Mungase — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:02:01 +0000

The production for 10nm DRAM called "D1d" has reportedly been paused by Samsung for an indefinite period due to low profitability and low demand from customers. Read more...