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The Microsoft Office feature that time forgot

Usama Jawad — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Buried a few clicks inside modern Microsoft Office apps is a blast from the past that defined creativity for an entire generation. Read more...

Creative Sound Blaster AE-X PCIe review: your headphones will love it

Steven Parker — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:02 +0000

Creative has just announced a new Sound Blaster in their premium line of audio cards: the AE-X. We were given the opportunity to review it. It's a high-quality DAC with a discrete Headphone Amp. Read more...

Why you need to take back control of your synced passwords and how to go about doing that

Paul Hill — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:30:01 +0000

Passwords are the keys to your digital life. Here's why you shouldn't leave them in the hands of your browser's password manager and what you can do about it. Read more...

Microsoft Paint used to be my favorite Windows app as a kid, and it's still pretty good

Usama Jawad — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:11:35 +0000

From dial-up boredom to modern Windows 11, one iconic app has quietly endured, evolving while staying true to its roots. Read more...

2TB WD_Black SN7100 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD drops to its lowest price in over three months

Fiza Ali — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:01 +0000

The 2TB WD_Black SN7100 Gen4 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, with up to 7,250MB/s read speed and up to 6,900MB/s write speed, is now at its lowest price in over three months. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: new Surface, Windows 11 26H2, and more

Taras Buria — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:58:01 +0000

Windows 11 version 26H2 is official, new Surface Pro and Laptop, GTA VI preorder, and more stories in this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Cyberpunk 2077, Split Fiction, Sonic Racing, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include two wildly different freebies to grab, a whole lot of demos to try out on Steam's latest festival, and much more. Read more...

Poll: Grand Theft Auto VI price predictions, cast your vote

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:30:02 +0000

With Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders right around the corner, we are now interested to find out what you think the price of the game will be. Read more...

The Light of Life? We actually do glow till our Death, study finds

Sayan Sen — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:30:01 +0000

A bizarrely surprising scientific study suggests that living organisms do indeed emit light throughout their lives. Read more...

Zed 1.7.2 has landed with updated OpenCode models, bug fixes and other improvements

David Uzondu — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:12:02 +0000

Zed, the fast-rising contender to Microsoft's VS Code, has received its version 1.7.2 update, bringing additional OpenCode models such as MiniMax M3, among other changes. Read more...

Traffic has a surprisingly unexpected impact on your surroundings

Sayan Sen — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:30:01 +0000

Traffic has an unexpectedly significant and far-reaching impact on Earth's atmosphere and environment. Read more...

Nothing Ear (a) and CMF Buds Pro 2 with active noise cancellation drop to lowest price ever

Fiza Ali — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:24:01 +0000

Nothing Ear (a) and CMF Buds Pro 2, with strong ANC and long battery life, hit record-low Prime deal prices with 33% and 24% off, respectively. Read more...

Nothing kills CMF Phone 2 Pro's successor due to rising memory prices

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:06:01 +0000

A Nothing executive has confirmed that the company will no longer release a successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro due to current memory prices. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2, urges IT admins to prepare for release

Usama Jawad — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:23:44 +0000

Microsoft officially confirms Windows 11 26H2, revealing a fast enablement-package rollout model and urging IT admins to prepare now. Read more...

Windows 11 gets new audio improvements in the latest builds

Taras Buria — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:22:01 +0000

Today's builds from what used to be the Canary Channel pack a few audio-related improvements, including a better driver and enhanced settings. Read more...

Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available for testing in the latest preview build

Taras Buria — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:06:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 preview builds, and one of them officially moves to version 26H2, which is coming later this year. Read more...

Get 1-year and $60 of Sam's Club value for just $15 with Auto-renew

Neowin Deals — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Become a Sam's Club Member Now! Shop premium-quality products and enjoy incredible perks, and savings at a discount. Read more...

Microsoft will soon allow some users to block Copilot from analyzing their Office files

Usama Jawad — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:18:01 +0000

A long-awaited Microsoft Purview change is arriving soon, giving organizations tighter control over how AI interacts with sensitive data. Read more...

The Persuasion Engine: How Any Business Can Use AI-Powered Neuromarketing —was $28 now free

Sponsored — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000

A walk through the evolution of traditional neuromarketing into ”Neuromarketing 2.0,” where AI-powered tools eliminate the need for expensive lab studies and human behavioral science experts. Read more...

Waymo recalls self-driving software after cars enter closed freeway work zones

Paul Hill — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:22:01 +0000

Waymo is updating its automated driving system after vehicles failed to recognize road closures and drove between cones. Here is what happened. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows 11 could finally solve a major issue across AMD, Nvidia, and Intel GPUs

Sayan Sen — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:54:01 +0000

Microsoft suggests Windows 11 may finally get closer to resolving a major graphics issue affecting AMD, Nvidia, and Intel GPUs systems. Read more...

Microsoft finally admits its default Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 action broke key legacy component

Sayan Sen — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has finally acknowledged that a default action in Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 disrupted a key legacy component. Read more...

This AMD RX 9070 16GB GPU that performs close to Nvidia 5070 is under $600

Sayan Sen — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:30:02 +0000

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers performance close to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 and is currently available as a very nice deal. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Recycle Bin bug across all versions of Windows

Usama Jawad — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:24:01 +0000

Windows Patch Tuesday keeps causing headaches, and Microsoft has now acknowledged another odd issue affecting users. Read more...

The quantum search for Time's origin had an equally mind-boggling conclusion

Sayan Sen — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:30:01 +0000

The quantum investigation into Time's nature reached a profoundly mind-bending conclusion. Read more...

Google is opening the world's first AI museum in Los Angeles

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:46:01 +0000

Do you think AI-generated artworks are real art? Google's answer to this question is clear, as the company is opening the world's first AI museum. Read more...

We now know when and how the Universe may truly end

Sayan Sen — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:30:01 +0000

Scientists now have a clearer understanding of when and how the Universe could ultimately reach its final, inevitable end. Read more...

Nothing Ear buds with active noise cancellation are at their lowest price ever with 51% off

Fiza Ali — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:14:01 +0000

Limited Prime Deal is now offering Nothing Ear ANC earbuds at their all-time low price with a 51% discount. Read more...

Forza Horizon 6 gets another hotfix for one of the game's online modes

Taras Buria — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:58:02 +0000

Playground Games is rolling out yet another Forza Horizon 6 update, which addresses an exploit that allowed farming hundreds of millions of in-game currency. Read more...

Dead by Daylight, Two Point Museum, and more join Xbox Free Play Days for the weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:20:01 +0000

Xbox players have four games to jump into this weekend, thanks to Microsoft's Free Play Days program this weekend. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is now selling at its lowest price ever

Fiza Ali — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:46:01 +0000

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (2025) Smartwatch with Fitness Tracker, Sleep Coach, Running Coach, Energy Score, Heart Rate Tracking, and more is now at its lowest price ever. Read more...

Instagram just got "a long-requested feature"

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

Instagram has finally introduced "a long-requested feature" for creators on the social media platform. Read more...

Save 66% on a MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card for Apple or Android

Neowin Deals — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:01 +0000

It's a reliable tracker that's built to help you safeguard your most important items all in a compact size of a credit card. Read more...

Citizen Sleeper and Robobeat are free to claim on the Epic Games Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:28:01 +0000

The Epic Games Store has new games for PC gamers to grab for free, with it offering an RPG and a rhythm game to keep this week. Read more...

The Vibe Coding Playbook: Building Your Tech Business with AI —was $35, now FREE

Sponsored — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Detailed guidance for entrepreneurs interested in creating powerful tech solutions for niche problems and markets without having to hire expensive software developers. Read more...

Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders begin next week, unveils cover art

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:58 +0000

Rockstar is holding firm on the 2026 release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, as it will be kicking off pre-orders for the highly anticipated title next week. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW gains support for seven more games as discounts continue

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:01 +0000

As Nvidia continues to add more games to the supported list of GeForce NOW, its summer sale offers for the subscription is still live too. Read more...

Most AI-powered mainframe migration vendors expected to fail by 2030, Gartner warns

Paul Hill — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:42:01 +0000

Many companies pay a handsome sum to maintain old COBOL code, but relying on generative AI to transition these massive systems is creating a perfect storm. Read more...

HONOR launches the HONOR Watch 6 along with early bird discounts and gifts

Steven Parker — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:46:01 +0000

The new Watch 6 is designed to make health tracking accessible and effortless, seamlessly monitoring vital metrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen, stress levels, and sleep cycles. Read more...

Report: iPhone Air isn't dead, and a second-generation model is planned for 2027

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:20:01 +0000

A new report from Bloomberg suggests Apple is preparing a refreshed iPhone Air for spring 2027, and the ultra-thin device is set to receive some interesting upgrades. Read more...