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Microsoft updates Visual Studio Code with easier language model discovery and in-app search

Paul Hill — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:22:01 +0000

The latest weekly Visual Studio Code update lets you search the web from the integrated browser and gives admins stricter control over GitHub Copilot settings. Read more...

This is how much iPhone 18 Pro could cost after Apple's price hike confirmed

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:06:01 +0000

After Tim Cook confirmed that Apple is raising the prices of some of its products, estimates suggest the base iPhone 18 Pro could become significantly more expensive. Read more...

Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer is leaving for OpenAI

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:50:01 +0000

Noam Shazeer, the renowned AI researcher and co-author of the foundational 2017 “Attention Is All You Need” paper, has officially announced his departure from Google. Read more...

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms looming price hikes due to memory shortages

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:14:01 +0000

Tim Cook confirmed that Apple has no choice but to increase the prices of some of its products due to the current memory shortage in the market. Read more...

Prime Early Deal: Amazon Echo Dot Max drops to its lowest price ever

Fiza Ali — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:38:02 +0000

The Amazon Echo Dot Max speaker, designed for Alexa+, has dropped to its all-time low price with Prime Early Deal. Read more...

Epic Games says Unreal Engine 6 will help developers "build content faster" using AI models

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:22:01 +0000

Following the recent teaser, Epic Games has now revealed more details on what Unreal Engine 6 will offer for game and content developers. Read more...

Rockstar gives last-gen GTA V players free upgrades tomorrow

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:06:01 +0000

Last-generation console owners are getting a free upgrade offer from Rockstar, letting them grab Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced. Read more...

Microsoft will finally let you sign in to Edge with a Google account

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:50:01 +0000

A surprising Microsoft Edge change is breaking with years of tradition and could make the browser more appealing to many users. Read more...

Nearly half of American adults now use AI, but concerns are also growing

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:34:02 +0000

A study by the Pew Research Center shows that while Americans are using AI more than ever, they remain largely skeptical about its impact on society. Read more...

Latest Rufus update improves new Windows 11 install method

Taras Buria — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:20:01 +0000

A popular Windows 11 setup utility has been updated with fixes for silent installation, Windows on ARM PCs, and more. Read more...

Microsoft fixes one of Excel Copilot's most frustrating limitations

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:04:02 +0000

A new Excel Copilot enhancement is rolling out that could make the AI assistant far more useful for frequent spreadsheet users. Read more...

My favorite file manager for Windows 11 finally gets a long-requested feature

Taras Buria — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:40:01 +0000

Files is a feature-packed file manager for Windows 11, and its latest update delivers a long-requested view that makes browsing folders much easier. Read more...

Millions of users to benefit from Windows 11's new performance boost on Adobe Photoshop

Sayan Sen — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:16:01 +0000

Millions of Adobe Photoshop users are set to benefit from Windows 11's latest performance enhancements, thanks to Microsoft and Adobe. Read more...

The 2TB Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD hits lowest price in over three months

Sayan Sen — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:08:01 +0000

Samsung's popular 990 PRO 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD has hit its lowest level of pricing in the last six months. For those who don't have that budget, there is something else too. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy XR arrives in the UK with new AI and enterprise features

Fiza Ali — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:02 +0000

A major step forward in immersive tech lands in the UK as Samsung unveils what's next for its AI-powered XR vision. Read more...

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite chip brings on-device AI to Android XR devices

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:28:01 +0000

With the launch of the new Snapdragon Reality Elite, Qualcomm is clearly setting a new benchmark for what standalone mixed reality and spatial computing devices can achieve. Read more...

Report: Microsoft to use AWS to help GitHub deal with a major surge in demand

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:42:01 +0000

Although GitHub remains committed to fully migrating its platform to Microsoft Azure by 2027, immediate operational pressures have forced an unexpected architectural shift. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5094126, KB5093998 bugging out Office apps but it may not be Microsoft's fault

Sayan Sen — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed the latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday updates are breaking Office apps. However it may not be Microsoft's fault at all. Read more...

This 4K webcam from Acer is now only $59.99

Taras Buria — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:30:01 +0000

Acer is currently offering a 4K webcam with a built-in microphone for only $60, thanks to the latest discount. Read more...

Snap Inc. launches new SPECS augmented reality glasses (for 'just' $2,195)

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:24:01 +0000

Snap Inc. has unveiled the SPECS AR glasses. These premium smartglasses can project a 115-inch virtual screen in front of your eyes whenever you want. Read more...

Nvidia 610.62 driver lands with big bug fixes and Empulse support

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:46:01 +0000

Nvidia has a new driver out for GeForce hardware owners, and this one carries some important bug fixes for WoW, Apex Legends, and more. Read more...

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are once again selling at their lowest price

Fiza Ali — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:30:01 +0000

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, with OpenAudio, IPX4 water-resistance rating, and up to 48 hours of playtime, are back to their lowest price with 33% off. Read more...

Microsoft's Copilot Cowork now generally available with usage-based billing

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft's Copilot Cowork is now generally available with the ability to execute long-running workflows from start to finish, integrate deeply with popular third-party plugins, and more. Read more...

5-year subscription to AdGuard VPN price-dropped now 90% off

Neowin Deals — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:03 +0000

Zero-logging, advanced encryption algorithm, fast technology updates and more — this is your ultimate solution for safe internet without restrictions. Read more...

Threads scales past half a billion users, brings deeper community and feed controls

Fiza Ali — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:34:02 +0000

Threads expands its experience with new community tools and feed controls as it continues to evolve its platform and user interactions. Read more...

You pay just $100 per TB with this rare 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD deal

Sayan Sen — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:18:01 +0000

In these difficult times, it's super hard to find something good to get due to high memory prices. As such check out this discounted 4TB NVMe SSD wherein you pay only $400. Read more...

Mozilla highlights Firefox Nova 2026 redesign and more upcoming features with new roadmap

Sayan Sen — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:36:01 +0000

Mozilla discusses its Firefox Nova 2026 redesign again showcasing a refreshed UI, while highlighting an all-new roadmap of new and upcoming features. Read more...

Two variants of the KAMRUI H2 mini PC receive deeper discounts on Amazon

Steven Parker — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000

The Core i5 and i9 models featuring 32GB of DDR4 memory and 1TB of storage have received an additional discount along with our voucher codes that can be used on Amazon. Read more...

GeekBook X16 Pro Intel Core Ultra 9 thin and light laptop gets a 17% discount

Steven Parker — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:24:02 +0000

GEEKOM's Summer Sale started yesterday, letting you save up to 50% on a range of products until June 30, and today, the top-of-the-line GEEKBOOK gets a $229 discount. Read more...

Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and more come to Xbox Game Pass

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed what games are incoming to Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the remainder of June, which includes RV There Yet, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and more. Read more...

Microsoft unveils new Surface Laptop with improved trackpad, Snapdragon X2, and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:04 +0000

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop has a better processor, an improved trackpad, a new color, and a higher-resolution display. Read more...

Microsoft announces 12th-gen Surface Pro with Snapdragon X2 processors

Taras Buria — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:03 +0000

The new Surface Pro is officially here. Powered by the Snapdragon X2 processor family, the tablet offers better performance and optional OLED displays, albeit at a notably higher price. Read more...

Marshall Major V Bluetooth headphones are now up to 47% off on Amazon

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:01 +0000

If you're looking for premium-feeling Bluetooth headphones from a famous brand, the Marshall Major V is now available for a discounted price on Amazon. Read more...

Forza Horizon 6 gets big bug-fixing and balancing update

Taras Buria — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:32:01 +0000

A new Forza Horizon 6 update is now available across platforms, offering gamers plenty of fixes, patches, and balance tweaks. Read more...

Microsoft brings Planner Agent to all Microsoft 365 Copilot users

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:26:01 +0000

You can now create, manage, and get insights about Planner tasks with prompts inside Microsoft 365 Copilot. Read more...

Samsung is shutting down yet another app used by millions

David Uzondu — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:52:01 +0000

Just months after Samsung announced it was shutting down Samsung Messages, another popular Samsung app is now heading to the company's software graveyard. Read more...

Major Xbox layoffs may claim South of Midnight developer Compulsion entirely

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:36:01 +0000

The next major layoffs wave hitting Microsoft's Xbox wing may shut down an entire studio, according to new reports. Read more...

Steam Next Fest returns with thousands of new demos to try out

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:02 +0000

PC gamers can now check out demos from thousands of upcoming games thanks to Valve's latest Steam Next Fest promotion. Read more...

Salesforce to acquire Fin, formerly Intercom, for over $3 billion

David Uzondu — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:46:02 +0000

Salesforce, the company that acquired Slack in 2020, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Intercom, now known as Fin, in a deal worth more than $3 billion. Read more...

Microsoft now allows you to tweak Visual Studio to new extremes

Usama Jawad — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Microsoft is making Visual Studio 2026 more personal than ever, adding long-requested customization tools that go well beyond standard themes. Read more...