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Tech giants and civil rights groups warn UK's age-verification plan threatens the open web

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:32:02 +0000

A massive expansion of online ID systems is looming in the UK. Discover why experts say these new laws could entrench Big Tech and forever change how you access the global internet. Read more...

Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, Mixtape and more hit Xbox Game Pass in May

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has more than a few major releases ready for Xbox Game Pass subscribers in May, including Playground Games' upcoming Japan-set racer Forza Horizon 6. Read more...

Children are bypassing age checks with fake moustaches

Usama Jawad — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:46:01 +0000

New research reveals simple ways children slip past online age checks, raising fresh questions about whether current safeguards truly work. Read more...

Microsoft faces fresh criticism for removing "HUGELY impactful" Outlook feature

Usama Jawad — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:54:01 +0000

A seemingly small Outlook change sparks major frustration, with users urging Microsoft to reverse course as complaints pile up across forums and feedback channels. Read more...

One of the most useful Windows 11 unofficial apps UniGetUI gets a new look and design

Sayan Sen — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:18:01 +0000

UniGetUI, a popular and useful unofficial Windows 11 app, receives a refreshed interface, improved design, and enhanced overall user experience in a new update. Read more...

This Linux distro that already rivals Windows 11 just got a significant performance boost

Sayan Sen — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:42:02 +0000

There are several Linux distros that people say are good alternatives to Windows 11. This particular one, called CachyOS, just received a significant performance upgrade. Read more...

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon let you join Zoom and Webex calls via SIP

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 May 2026 04:30:02 +0000

Microsoft is closing the feature gap between Windows and Android Teams Rooms. Here is how the new SIP-based cross-platform join works and what you need to enable it. Read more...

Looks like Call of Duty will finally skip PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this year

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:34:01 +0000

The 2026 Call of Duty is yet to be revealed, but it might finally be leaving behind the last console generation. Read more...

This AMD RX 9070 XT, that's nearly as good as Nvidia 5070 Ti, is a limited time deal

Sayan Sen — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:22:01 +0000

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers performance close to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and is currently available as a limited-time deal. Read more...

For GTA VI, Take‑Two CEO says core audience on consoles comes before PC

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:08:01 +0000

With only a few months left to go before Grand Theft Auto VI hits consoles, Take-Two boss has made some comments about the missing PC version. Read more...

This UGREEN five-port 100W GaN charger with a built-in display is now just $49.99

Taras Buria — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:14:01 +0000

This 100W charger with 5 ports can charge all your mobile devices and even show useful stats on its built-in display. The best part? It is now just $49.99. Read more...

Day one demand for Steam Controller brings down Steam store, and stocks are already gone

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:57:28 +0000

The newly released Steam Controller wasn't in stock for long, with demand even managing to affect the entire Steam store for a while. Read more...

Windows 11 Pro and MSO Professional 2021 is now at 91% off

Neowin Deals — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:51:55 +0000

Upgrade your Windows for a more enhanced UI, improved security, and better multitasking, with classic Office apps that don't require a monthly subscription. Read more...

The new iPad Air with the M4 processor drops to a new all-time low price

Taras Buria — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:06:01 +0000

Earlier this year, Apple introduced the M4-powered iPad Air, and right now, you can save $80 on this powerful tablet. Read more...

Playground Games reveals Forza Horizon 6 music, performance, and more as the game goes gold

Taras Buria — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:52:01 +0000

Forza Horizon 6 has officially gone gold, and the developer is ready to share more info about music, performance, preloads, and more. Read more...

Garmin Vivoactive 6, Venu Sq 2, Lily 2 Active, Forerunner 570 selling at their lowest prices

Fiza Ali — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:58:02 +0000

Four variants of the Garmin smartwatch, i.e., Vivoactive 6, Venu Sq 2, Lily 2 Active, and Forerunner 570, are again selling at their lowest prices. Read more...

WhatsApp is already killing a feature it only introduced a few years ago

David Uzondu — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:10:01 +0000

A feature Meta rolled out globally on WhatsApp about four years ago is already headed to the graveyard. Read more...

Microsoft is making it easier to identify more modern, secure printers in Windows 11

Taras Buria — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:36:01 +0000

Microsoft is transitioning to a more secure and modern printing architecture, and the latest Windows 11 updates make it easier to detect compatible printers. Read more...

Grab this 144Hz Acer Nitro gaming monitor for a dirt-cheap $89.99

Paul Hill — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:12:01 +0000

Speed meets value with this sub-$90 monitor deal. With a high refresh rate and VESA mount support, it is a perfect budget upgrade for any setup. Read more...

Notepad++ creator issues warning to users about an "unauthorized" macOS fork

David Uzondu — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:56:01 +0000

Recently, there was news of an official Notepad++ fork for macOS. Now, Don Ho has issued a warning to anyone who has downloaded it or is thinking of doing so. Read more...

What is AICore and why is it taking up so much space on your Android phone?

David Uzondu — Mon, 04 May 2026 10:02:01 +0000

Several netizens have previously complained about a mysterious AICore app on their phones and why it is hogging system resources like RAM and storage. Now, we finally have an explanation from Google. Read more...

Samsung appoints new head to lead its Visual Display (VD) Business

David Uzondu — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:28:01 +0000

Samsung has announced new leadership for its Visual Display business, as the previous leadership moves to serve as an advisor to the head of the Device eXperience (DX) division. Read more...

GameStop makes shock $125 per share bid to acquire eBay

Paul Hill — Mon, 04 May 2026 07:22:01 +0000

In a massive move that could reshape e-commerce, GameStop is eyeing a multibillion-dollar takeover of eBay. Here is how Ryan Cohen plans to fund the deal and slash costs. Read more...

Linux 7.1 RC2 lands as AI-generated patches and KVM "oddities" shake up the kernel

Paul Hill — Mon, 04 May 2026 05:02:01 +0000

From AI influence to vital memory leak fixes for RDNA 4 and Xe, Linux 7.1 RC2 is anything but boring. Discover why the latest kernel release is feeling a bit "strange." Read more...

Is this the end? NHS is apparently shutting down most of its open source repos. Here's why

David Uzondu — Sun, 03 May 2026 23:48:01 +0000

Reports have spread that the NHS has decided it would be best to keep most of its previously open code hidden from the public. Here's why. Read more...

Logitech Lightspeed Wireless Gaming G305 Mouse, G435 Headset are a combo deal for under $60

Sayan Sen — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:02 +0000

Logitech's Lightspeed Wireless G305 gaming mouse paired with the G435 headset is an affordable combo deal, both available together for under $60. Read more...

Massive dying stars are hiding secrets of neutrinos, that scientists are starting to unravel

Sayan Sen — Sun, 03 May 2026 20:36:01 +0000

Dying massive stars may act as natural neutrino colliders, revealing hidden interactions that could reshape their collapse and final cosmic fate Read more...

Save 49% on an 2TB Drime Secure Cloud Storage lifetime subscription

Neowin Deals — Sun, 03 May 2026 19:00:02 +0000

Your all-in-one cloud solution: securely store, share, collaborate, and do much more in one place, now temporarily half off. Read more...

18-core Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF processor is down to the lowest price

Taras Buria — Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:01 +0000

One of Intel's 18-core processors is now available at an all-time low price, making it a reasonable choice for those building a new PC. Read more...

Valve: 67.74% of Steam users run Windows 11

Taras Buria — Sun, 03 May 2026 18:14:01 +0000

Valve has released the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey data, showing Windows 11's continuous climb among the gaming audience. Read more...

Microsoft Defender flagging "Cerdigent" trojan malware on Windows 11, Server PCs worldwide

Sayan Sen — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:50:01 +0000

Microsoft Defender is flagging “Cerdigent” trojan malware alerts on Windows 11 and Windows Server PCs across multiple regions worldwide. Read more...

Save 23% on Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 all-in-one robot vacuum

Taras Buria — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:14:02 +0000

This powerful all-in-one robot vacuum and mop is now available with a 23% discount, saving you $150. Read more...

7 Days: Funeral for Windows 10, AI-powered Wardrobe, and solar energy without Sun

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 03 May 2026 13:32:01 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about the Windows 10 funeral, Netflix's TikTok-like feature, and Ubuntu embracing generative AI. Read more...

This Windows 11 app promises free, modern, and efficient system cleaning for your PC

Taras Buria — Sun, 03 May 2026 13:16:01 +0000

If you are running out of space on your computer and want to reclaim some storage, optimize your computer, and get some extra useful tools, this new Windows 11 app can help you with that. Read more...

Microsoft PowerToys could soon indirectly make your Windows 11 PC faster with a new feature

Sayan Sen — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:16:01 +0000

Microsoft PowerToys may soon boost Windows 11 performance indirectly by introducing a new feature that it has currently started working on. Read more...

The popular and powerful Logitech Z623 speaker hasn't been such a great deal in a long time

Sayan Sen — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

The popular and powerful Logitech Z623 2.1 PC speaker offers strong performance at a great value with this deal. Read more...

New Rufus update bugs out the Windows 11 system requirements bypass option

Sayan Sen — Sun, 03 May 2026 10:06:01 +0000

Following the recent release of Rufus update 4.14, the application has been hit with a couple of bugs, this new one bugs out the Windows 11 system requirements bypass option. Read more...

Microsoft fixing strange Outlook bug where documents open blank or "corrupt" themselves

Sayan Sen — Sun, 03 May 2026 05:54:01 +0000

Microsoft is fixing a strange Outlook bug where Office documents open blank, fail to load properly due to corruption, or sometimes do not open at all. It has shared workarounds. Read more...

This Surface Pro OLED with 12-core processor is a solid deal

Taras Buria — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:28:01 +0000

If you need a great Windows hybrid PC, this OLED Surface Pro with a 12-core processor and 16GB of RAM is now available for less than $950. Read more...

Poll: Do you think Microsoft can change what people think about Windows 11?

Taras Buria — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is now trying hard to win back consumer trust by fixing Windows 11 and its "pain points," but at this point, is it actually possible? Read more...