Neowin News Feed for: Website

OpenAI might have spent over $15 million plus some shares to acquire 'Chat.com'

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:48:01 +0000

OpenAI has publicly announced the purchase of the domain 'Chat.com', which looks like a logical fit for the company. Read more...

Inflection AI drops support for Pi AI on messaging apps

Paul Hill — Tue, 14 May 2024 04:40:02 +0000

Inflection AI has ended support for its Pi AI on messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. To use the app now, you must use the Android and iOS apps or the Pi AI website. Read more...

Sam Bankman-Fried fraud case: DOJ launches website for FTX victims

Paul Hill — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 04:50:01 +0000

The US Department of Justice has launched a website with contact details so that FTX victims can reach out. It could help Sam Bankman-Fried's victims recover the funds they lost access to on FTX. Read more...

Microsoft launches early preview of Create website

Rahul Naskar — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has launched an early preview of the Microsoft Create app. It aims to help users with creating videos, graphic design documents, presentations, and more. But there are some limitations. Read more...

Save 89% off the Complete WordPress Expert Course, now only $29.99

Neowin Deals — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:00:01 +0000

Using WordPress, you can develop different types of websites with ease without coding or any previous experience and save tons of money on your marketing budget with Neowin Deals! Read more...

LinkedIn is not working right now, support team is working on fixing it

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:18:55 +0000

Working professionals who use LinkedIn regularly might be facing some issues at the moment. According to LinkedIn and various reports, the LinkedIn website and mobile app is down right now. Read more...

Save 94% off Sellful: All-in-One Business Software for Freelancers & Entrepreneurs

News Staff — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:46:01 +0000

Website Builder, CRM, SEO, Appointments & more — this platform combines all your business needs in one platform. Choose from 8 different plans to suit your need and save big with Neowin deals! Read more...

Apple releases mobility data to assist COVID-19 efforts

Usman Khan Lodhi — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:46:01 +0000

The mobility data may provide helpful insight to governments and health authorities in determining whether the lockdowns are effective. The firm has stated that information is being updated daily. Read more...

Free Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Website Personalization

News Staff — Fri, 31 May 2019 17:46:01 +0000

This free to download guide will arm you with strategies to set the groundwork for an optimized, ever improving plan to drive bottom-line impact using personalization for your websites. Read more...

Netflix: We no longer support iTunes as a method of payment for new members

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 06:32:02 +0000

Netflix has decided to ditch in-app iTunes billing for new customer subscriptions, instead directing them to its website. Through this, the company will skirt the 15% cut demanded by Apple. Read more...

Get Your Website Up and Running with this free eBook (worth $29)

News Staff — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:00:02 +0000

This complimentary resource discusses the basics of getting a domain name, hosting, administering your site with cPanel, and even discusses the legalities of copyrighting your site. Read more...

The latest version of the TLS internet security protocol has been approved

Gabriel Nunes — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:18:01 +0000

After four years of debates, including attempts from the financial sector to soften it, Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol version 1.3 has been finished and is ready to be implemented. Read more...

Faster websites will soon get priority on Google Search results on mobile

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 22:46:02 +0000

The search giant will be tweaking its formula for search results in order to optimise the experience for mobile users. Pages that load faster will be given priority over slower websites. Read more...

Websites will load 'significantly faster' in Microsoft Edge with the Fall Creators Update

Usama Jawad — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 21:02:01 +0000

Microsoft claims that with the Fall Creators Update, webpages will load a lot faster in Microsoft Edge. This is due to the introduction of independent rendering for various elements used by websites. Read more...

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has created a website to document government expenditure

Usama Jawad — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:20:01 +0000

Former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has unveiled a public database which documents how the government spends every cent of the taxpayer's money. Read more...

Vine not shutting down, transitioning to 'Vine Camera'

Usama Jawad — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 09:34:01 +0000

Vine has clarified that it is not fully shutting down the service, but instead transitioning to a pared-down 'Vine Camera' app, with its website being transformed into an archive of Vines. Read more...

Microsoft's Photosynth will officially shut down soon, here's how to save your content

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:46:01 +0000

While Photosynth's mobile app was abandoned over a year ago, fans of the service could still use the website. Now, the website is also going to be taken down, so here's how to save your content. Read more...

Phantom Squad's website defaced during hacking warfare - but not by Lizard Squad... [Update]

Jack Wilkinson — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 06:20:01 +0000

The website of hacking collective Phantom Squad has been defaced by a rival hacking group, known as 'SKidNP' - although it initially appeared that the defacement was carried out by Lizard Squad. Read more...

Website Realizer 1.7.19

Razvan Serea — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 07:00:02 +0000

Website Realizer is a Windows website builder for building and designing websites. Website Realizer comes with free templates and includes all the necessary tools to create your websites easily. Read more...

'Revenge porn' website operator sentenced to 18 years in jail

Usama Jawad — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:12:01 +0000

A revenge porn website owner will face 18 years in prison after eight woman testified against him in a court in San Diego. He will also have to pay compensation money to the victims along with a fine. Read more...

Microsoft overhauls its homepage with larger images, modern elements

Brad Sams — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 12:50:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated its website over the weekend with larger images and add a few modern design elements too; you can see the new look after the jump. Read more...

Anonymous hits the first target of 'Operation Charlie Hebdo'

Usama Jawad — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:26:01 +0000

After the tragic events on 7 January, Anonymous has launched 'Operation Charlie Hebdo', an operation which seeks to shut down all websites related to terrorism and extremism. Read more...

Website Realizer 1.7.18

Razvan Serea — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 10:26:01 +0000

A creepy website is streaming from 73,000 cameras; some in the bedroom

Usama Jawad — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 11:16:01 +0000

A strange website is letting anyone stream from private IP cameras due to a security flaw. It is unclear what the motive of the website is, but the website is clearly doing more harm than good. Read more...

AdBlock Plus Firefox plugin could be sucking up gigabytes of your RAM

James Walker — Fri, 16 May 2014 12:10:40 +0000

Mozilla has revealed that one of the most popular Firefox plugins, AdBlock Plus, can potentially consume megabytes, or even gigabytes, of RAM on users' machines during browsing. Read more...

NHS website sent users to malware infected domain

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:58:28 +0000

The NHS website has been recently sending its users to a malware infected domain. This was due to an internal coding error that affected more than 800 NHS webpages, which are being currently fixed. Read more...

NSA website 'for children' features code breaking cats and dogs

Austin McIntire — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 18:58:25 +0000

An article in the New York Times has drawn attention to a NSA website tailored for children. The website, which features cartoon animals, teaches children about the benefits of intelligence gathering. Read more...

Microsoft launches Xbox Video site; Windows Phone app coming soon

Andy Weir — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:45:15 +0000

Microsoft has launched a new Xbox Video site, allowing you to purchase content and stream via the browser, or watch via the Windows 8.1 app or Xbox One, while a Windows Phone app is also on the way. Read more...

Microsoft says it has offered to help fix issues with Healthcare.gov site

John Callaham — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:11:40 +0000

Microsoft has sent letters to members of the U.S. Congress saying it has offered to help the government fix the current problems in the Healthcare.gov website but has not yet done so. Read more...

Google's Palestine webpage hacked for anti-Israeli purpose [Update]

Paul Ferson — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 06:36:17 +0000

The webpage for Google in Palestine has been attacked by an unknown group, calling for revolution in the disputed lands around Palestine and Israel. How they pulled off the hack is still uncertain. Read more...

Apple trashes rivals with new "Why iPhone?" page

Max Slater-Robins — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:33:58 +0000

Apple has created a new mini-site which outlines the benefits of choosing the iPhone over other phones. The new site highlights Apple's uneasiness at Android, as well as competitor's handsets. Read more...

Instagram continues website expansion, announces news feed

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:58:24 +0000

Instagram has announced a new web-based newsfeed that will allow users to view recent photo uploads, similar to the social network's mobile app, although photos can't be uploaded via the website. Read more...

Microsoft updates SkyDrive with improved website features

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:16:56 +0000

Microsoft's announced improvements to the SkyDrive website today, including a new single sharing screen and improved navigation options such as touch-based interface features. Read more...

2012's most viewed Wikipedia article: Facebook

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:44:49 +0000

The list of the top 100 most viewed English articles on Wikipedia is in, and the #1 spot is claimed by the Facebook article with over 32 million views. Others in the list are somewhat surprising Read more...

Piracy issues shuts down NZBMatrix

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:10:00 +0000

One of the most popular Usenet indexing services on the internet, NZBMatrix, has voluntarily shut down over troubles with constantly complying with DMCA takedown notices thanks to rampant piracy. Read more...

Ever wanted to destroy a car online?

Paul Ferson — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:35:59 +0000

If you've ever wanted to see how far you could take the concept of car modification, 3DTuning might be the best thing since sliced bread. The site allows you to butcher cars to your heart's content. Read more...

The new Microsoft.com design explained, mockups shown

John Callaham — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:08:09 +0000

One of the people involved in the recent redesign of the Microsoft.com website posted up an article where he talks about how he and the website team created its new look. Read more...

Skype.com beta website gets redesigned

John Callaham — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:27:38 +0000

A beta version of the Skype.com website is showing up for some visitors, showing off a new Modern UI inspired design for the official website of the Internet VoIP service. Read more...

Microsoft.com Modern UI design goes live

Andrew Stevenson — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:28:06 +0000

Following on from Outlook.com getting a Modern UI flavour during the summer months, Microsoft are going all in, taking their redesigned Microsoft.com out of preview and making it live. Read more...

Four years in jail for Surfthechannel owner

Andrew Stevenson — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:06:51 +0000

The owner of one of the most popular sources of pirated material in the UK, Surfthechannel.com, has been sentenced to 4 years in jail after being found guilty of facilitating copyright infrigment. Read more...