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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...

Save 90% on a lifetime subscription to AdGuard Family Plan

Neowin Deals — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Get rid of annoying ads and protect your device from malware with this AdGuard Family Plan lifetime deal, which is available for a limited time only. Read more...

Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen Bluetooth speaker has a cool feature and it's a great deal

Sayan Sen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:01 +0000

The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) is an excellent device that you can use as a portable wireless speaker. It also has a cool feature that helps it stand out. Read more...

Graveyard Keeper giveaway is live on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation just as sequel gets announced

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:46:02 +0000

The dark humor-infused medieval graveyard management game, Graveyard Keeper, is getting a sequel, while the original is free to claim over the weekend across all platforms. Read more...

[Free download] Creative Machines: AI, Art & Us (worth $30)

Sponsored — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000

An essential read for anyone doing their best to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI. Read more...

Onkyo, Denon are both looking to win your heart & money with these AVR-S570BT, TX-8470 deals

Sayan Sen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:20:01 +0000

Onkyo has its TX-8470 hi-fi network receiver at a fantastic price. This follows the great deal on the Denon AVR-S570BT which we covered recently for home theater uses. Read more...

Subnautica, Project Motor Racing, and more games join Free Play Days for the weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:04:01 +0000

There are four games included in the latest Free Play Days promotion from Microsoft, letting Xbox players jump into them for no extra charge over the weekend. Read more...

Spotify rolls out new controls to disable video playback and Canvas visuals

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:48:01 +0000

Spotify just announced a major update that finally gives you the power to silence the visuals and return to an audio-first world. Read more...

Microsoft begins removing Copilot from Windows 11 apps

Taras Buria — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:32:02 +0000

Microsoft recently promised to remove useless Copilot references in Windows 11. The first updates for stock apps bring the promised cleanup. Read more...

Epic Games Store's latest giveaway is for a party game that launches today

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:16:01 +0000

There's a new giveaway happening on the Epic Games Store, and it's for a game that's releasing today, giving PC gamers the chance to jump in for free. Read more...

Samson, Morbid Metal, and more get Nvidia GeForce NOW support this week

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Cloud gaming fans on Nvidia's GeForce NOW platform have even more supported games to look forward to this week, including the new action game Samson. Read more...

Valve is revamping Steam Workshop to improve mod discovery and Steam Deck support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:26:01 +0000

Steam Workshop, Valve's hugely popular modding platform, is getting a revamp to make browsing and filtering easier, work better with Steam Deck, and more. Read more...

Microsoft won't fix this Windows 11/10 glitch as it's "by design" and not important

Sayan Sen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:50:01 +0000

Microsoft has stated that it will not address this particular Windows 11/10 issue, as the behavior is intentional “by design” and not important to fix. Read more...

Microsoft teases a big Windows Terminal redesign and visual upgrade

Sayan Sen — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:28:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing a significant visual revamp for Windows Terminal, one of the most useful tools for power users and pros. Read more...

Google Meet now offers Speech translation in Android and iOS Applications

Sanket Mungase — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:44:02 +0000

Google Meet is making it easier to communicate by eliminating language barriers with its new Meet Translate upgrade. Read more...

Microsoft Word's Copilot just got much smarter at handling complex edits

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has unveiled a significant suite of updates for Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word, focusing on "Agent Mode" capabilities designed for high-stakes professional environments. Read more...

The AI-powered version of Google Finance got a major expansion

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:20:01 +0000

Google Finance's AI-powered version is getting a global expansion after months of testing, bringing several new features. Read more...

Meta launches Muse Spark AI with reasoning and native multimodal capabilities

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:20:01 +0000

Meta has overhauled its AI ecosystem with the new Muse Spark model. Discover how its reasoning capabilities and upcoming Contemplating mode aim to redefine the frontier of AI. Read more...

Google Gemini gets a very useful feature NotebookLM has had for years

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:04:01 +0000

Google just updated its Gemini AI chatbot with a new feature to keep users from getting lost in a digital mess. Read more...

Daily Deals 08/04: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is already on a discount

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:12:01 +0000

TECH_BARGAINS is now Daily Deals. The first edition of our re-branded roundup brings some of the best tech deals of the day from Samsung, MSI, Apple, Logitech and more. Read more...

Project Hail Mary expands into mixed reality gaming featuring an "untold chapter"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:38:01 +0000

Fans of Project Hail Mary have even more of Grace and Rocky to look forward to, as a tie-in game has been announced with a fresh storyline. Read more...

A ten-year old Windows version now has official extended support from Microsoft

Sayan Sen — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:18:01 +0000

A decade-old Windows version released back in 2016 can now receive official extended support from Microsoft. Read more...

If your new Xbox controller was missing batteries, Microsoft is offering compensations

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:02:01 +0000

The standard Xbox Wireless Controller always ships with a couple of AA batteries to get into wireless gaming straight away, but it looks like there has been a mix-up recently. Read more...

This ultra-slim wireless keyboard with quiet keys is now available for only $38

Taras Buria — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:18:01 +0000

This slim wireless keyboard has quiet keys, a cradle for your tablet or phone, multi-device support, and long battery life, all for less than $40. Read more...

No Man's Sky now lets you adopt alien critters for Pokemon-style battles

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:50:01 +0000

Hello Games has another content update for No Man's Sky fans, and this one is adding a brand-new gameplay feature involving alien creatures. Read more...

Microsoft pulls developer accounts of WireGuard and Veracrypt

Taras Buria — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

VeraCrypt, a popular app for drive encryption, is now in update limbo as Microsoft suspended the developer account for no apparent reason. Read more...

Visual Studio Professional 2026 + The Premium Learn to Code Bundle drops to lowest price

Neowin Deals — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:02 +0000

Learn coding practices on Python, C++, ChatGPT, MySQL, and more with 14 coding courses and a license to Visual Studio 2026. Read more...