Neowin News Feed for: Rewards

Microsoft will now pay you up to $40,000 for reporting vulnerabilities in .NET

Usama Jawad — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:12:01 +0000

Microsoft will now award anyone up to $40,000 if they privately disclose a high-severity security issue in .NET and ASP.NET Core, along with complete documentation. Read more...

Microsoft Rewards has reportedly eliminated its daily Edge search bonus among other changes

John Callaham — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:38:01 +0000

Online reports indicate that the daily Edge search bonus for people signed up for the Microsoft Rewards program has been taken away. There are other reported changes to Rewards as well. Read more...

Google Pay gives users free money thanks to a bug

Steve Bennett — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:16:01 +0000

It seems that a recent bug in Google Pay has been handing users free money, and if it has been spent quickly enough, then Google has said that you won't have to pay it back to them. Read more...

PayPal launches new app with rewards and high-yield savings

Paul Hill — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 23:16:01 +0000

PayPal has launched a refreshed app on mobile, making it more convenient to use. It brings a whole plethora of features together making it your go-to app for most financial activities. Read more...

You can earn these Destiny 2: Trials of Osiris rewards from February 12 to 16

Asher Madan — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:54:02 +0000

This week, you can earn a number of powerful weapons by participating in Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris competition. You'll be able to get The Messenger after just three wins in a row. Read more...

You can earn these Destiny 2: Trials of Osiris rewards from October 9 to 13

Asher Madan — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:52:02 +0000

This week, you can earn a lot of legendary armor by participating in the Destiny 2: Trials of Osiris competition. The arms, helmet, and cloak are up for grabs this week. Read more...

Uber Pro set to launch in the UK following previous expansions

Paul Hill — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 03:44:01 +0000

Uber is due to roll out Uber Pro across the United Kingdom in the coming months. The launch will be phased and finally be completed by January. Drivers can get a variety of rewards through Uber Pro. Read more...

Uber Pro now available to drivers in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Canada

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:46:02 +0000

Uber has launched Uber Pro to the rest of the United States, and for the first time in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Uber Pro offers rewards to dedicated drivers, such as savings on fuel. Read more...

Xbox Live Rewards to migrate to Microsoft Rewards in US

Prakash Gautam — Sun, 06 May 2018 02:48:01 +0000

Microsoft is transitioning Xbox Live Rewards to Microsoft Rewards in the US. This is your last chance to opt-out or automatically transition your account to unify your rewards under one place. Read more...

Microsoft Rewards reportedly coming to France on June 12

Usama Jawad — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:06:01 +0000

Following its UK launch, it appears that Microsoft is gearing up to introduce its Rewards program in France. The service rewards users for utilizing Microsoft's services and purchasing its products. Read more...

Microsoft rewards Windows Insiders with exclusive wallpapers, reveals more stats as well

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:24:01 +0000

After disclosing statistics about Windows 10 usage yesterday, Microsoft has revealed some figures about its Insider Program as well, including a few nifty rewards for those enrolled. Read more...

Microsoft looking into Xbox Live Rewards reset fiasco

Usama Jawad — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 08:06:01 +0000

Earlier this month, hundreds of users reported that their Xbox Live Rewards' MyVIP star rank had been reduced due to some glitch. Microsoft's "Major Nelson" has now taken notice of this issue. Read more...

Xbox Rewards resets MyVIP stats and changes terms, faces huge customer backlash

Usama Jawad — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:40:01 +0000

Apparently, the "star rank" of many members in Microsoft's MyVIP program has been reduced to 0. The company has also changed the program's eligibility criteria without informing its users. Read more...

Xbox preorder bonuses coming to Microsoft Stores for the holidays

Chris Schroeder — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:22:01 +0000

Microsoft Store is using new pre-order bonuses via Xbox Live Rewards and exclusive game content to draw Xbox shoppers to its own retail stores this holiday season. Read more...

Microsoft launches Bing Rewards app for Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:44:41 +0000

Microsoft has finally released its long-awaited Bing Rewards app for Windows Phone, five months after promising that support for the rewards program was "coming soon to Windows Phone devices". Read more...

Earn Google Play store credit with the Opinion Rewards app

Andy Weir — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 09:16:26 +0000

Answer a few survey questions from time to time, and receive credit to spend on the Google Play store with the company's Opinion Rewards app - available to download now, exclusively for Android users. Read more...

The Neowin guide to working in IT: Part 2, Why IT can suck

Andrew Stevenson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:40:07 +0000

While we understand that any job or role bring can have negatives, for part two of our guide, we want to talk about the negative aspects and expectations in IT and what you can do to combat them. Read more...

The Neowin guide to working in IT, Part One: Choices

Andrew Stevenson — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:41:35 +0000

With IT emerging as a feasible career choice for anyone with some common computer knowledge we look the options available to you. In this first part, it's all about choosing the right path. Read more...

Microsoft hints at rewards for Xbox Live Achievements

John Callaham — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:54:43 +0000

Microsoft has hinted that starting this fall, Xbox 360 gamers will be able to get special rewards if those players obtain certain Xbox Live Achievements in their games. Read more...

Microsoft launches Xbox LIVE Rewards program

Brandon Boyce — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:28:25 +0000

Microsoft has officially launched their Xbox LIVE Rewards program today. The program is open to all Xbox LIVE members, both paid and free. Though the program is open to the Silver Xbox LIVE members, the... Read more...

Bing offers up search rewards to Internet Explorer users

Andrew Lyle — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:11:52 +0000

Today, Bing announced an all new incentive to use the decision engine, by offering a cash reward to users who search. Bing Rewards is different from Bing Cashback, which was discontinued back in June. Bing Rewards... Read more...

Live Search cashback offers double rewards for limited time

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:35:12 +0000

Microsoft is going a step further with their Live Search cashback offer. They are doubling the rewards just in time as part of their back to school deal. Here is an excerpt from Microsoft PressPass:... Read more...

Xbox Live Members Earn Rewards for Achievements

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:46:49 +0000

As just announced on GameInformer, we're launching a program in the US to reward Xbox Live members who increase their gamerscore, beginning Feb. 12. We're partnering with Old Spice to give away prizes valued... Read more...