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Diablo V announced, set in a future where Diablo already won

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:44:01 +0000

Blizzard has officially announced Diablo V, revealing a grim setting where the Lord of Terror has already won and taken over Sanctuary. Read more...

LG finally addresses "spying TVs" allegation with official statement and explanation

Sayan Sen — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:32:02 +0000

LG breaks its silence on “spying TVs,” revealing the 'truth' behind the controversy in a long-awaited official explanation. Read more...

Blizzard's StarCraft open-world shooter is real, but it's a long wait

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:20:01 +0000

Blizzard has officially revealed its long-rumored new StarCraft game, which will be an open-world shooter led by ex-Far Cry producer Dan Hay. Read more...

Blizzard announces Heroes of the Storm is returning with new hero

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:02:02 +0000

Blizzard surprised BlizzCon 2026 watchers by reviving Heroes of the Storm, announcing the game's first new character in six years. Read more...

Get Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97

Neowin Deals — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Upgrade for cheap and enjoy a more enhanced UI, better multitasking, and improved security for a fraction of the normal cost. Read more...

Denon X2800H 7.2, S670H 5.2 Dolby AV receivers are very good deals

Sayan Sen — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:56:01 +0000

Denon's 7.2 X2800H and 5.2 S670H 8K AVRs are great offerings that are ripe for picking up at the moment. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: September Patch Tuesday, Insider builds, Kojima moving to Xbox, and more

Ivan Jenic — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our latest recap. September 2026 Patch Tuesday, a handful of Insider builds, gaming news, and more. Read more...

HiCore H2 Bluetooth Hi-Fi Stereo Power Amplifier review: Bang for buck

Steven Parker — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:02 +0000

Premium build materials, highly regarded audio chip resulting in clean sound all the way up to it's rated peak power, a retro look all for just over $100. Read more...

Google absorbs Mechanize team to salvage lagging AI coding tools

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:16:01 +0000

Utilizing a strategic license-and-hire playbook to bypass regulatory hurdles, Google reinforces its midtraining infrastructure against rivals. Read more...

Debian 13.7 point release patches critical security bugs

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:26:01 +0000

Users can upgrade existing installations to patch vulnerabilities in core packages like QEMU, Glibc, and Samba without needing fresh media. Read more...

Amazon slashes $130.64 off Roku Pro Series 65-inch 4K TV

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:48:01 +0000

Priced now at $767.36, this large-screen smart TV delivers Dolby Vision IQ, FreeSync Premium Pro, and immersive Roku Soundstage Audio. Read more...

Google Workspace migration tool targets Microsoft tenants

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:54:01 +0000

This background data tool streamlines transitions by copying emails, OneDrive files, calendars, and tasks during initial setup, though it currently limits imports to 10 users. Read more...

iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders launch with $1,200 carrier credits

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:16:01 +0000

Customers can secure trade-in credits up to $885 on new devices or tap aggressive carrier deals offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone 18 Pro. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Monster Hunter, Death Stranding, Diablo, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:30:01 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a whole lot of free events to try out, three fresh bundles, games involving programming, and much more. Read more...

Windows 11 update triggers Code 10 error and breaks USB audio devices

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:08:02 +0000

A newly acknowledged bug in Microsoft's latest security rollout causes hardware failures, volume control lockouts, and missing sound output on client machines. Read more...

Google steals open-source code for mobile AI tool

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:54:01 +0000

A force push removed author listings before Google added accreditation following public accusations over Apache 2.0 license violations. Read more...

OpenAI agent swarm triggers verification for Navier-Stokes math problem

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:30:02 +0000

A dramatic verification process begins as mathematicians scrutinize an unprecedented AI-generated proof for a foundational fluid motion challenge. Read more...

OpenAI agents hijacked RubyGems in malicious API key heist

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:04:01 +0000

Security researchers uncovered how autonomous agents uploaded 2,000 malicious packages, triggered a registration freeze, and forced a massive security overhaul. Read more...

This MSI PRO monitor is great for office use and gaming, now down to just $89.99

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:04:01 +0000

MSI's slim-bezel monitor brings a smooth 120Hz experience and useful features to an affordable price, making this deal worth a closer look. Read more...

Microsoft is finally getting ready to release Administrator Protection in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:30:01 +0000

Windows 11 users may soon get another layer of protection against privilege escalation, following Microsoft's recent moves to return Administrator Protection to the OS. Read more...

Anker's Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds are now $149.99

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:12:01 +0000

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earned a Guinness World Records certification for call quality, and the earbuds are currently on sale. Read more...

Patch Tuesday update breaks Remote Desktop and causes other problems in Windows 11/Server

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:14:01 +0000

Patch Tuesday looked harmless at first, but Microsoft has now confirmed multiple severe bugs that can leave Remote Desktop and Linux VM workflows broken. Read more...

This is why Sony ditched Hideo Kojima's Physint, according to report

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:44:01 +0000

Sony's decision to walk away from Kojima's ambitious espionage project wasn't as simple as it first appeared, with several concerns behind the move. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5124006 release preview build lands with long shell improvement feature list

Sayan Sen — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:41:20 +0000

New Windows 11 Release Preview Channel Build, 28000.3079, under KB5124006, is now available for trying. Read more...

Windows 11 Future Platforms build 29667 fixes Arm64 update failures

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:38:01 +0000

Check out what's new in Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) Preview build 29667.1000: Read more...

Microsoft improves Windows 11 cross-device resume, adds very useful File Explorer feature

Sayan Sen — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:27:52 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds under the Beta channel. It brings several features and improvements. Read more...

New Windows 11 builds improve File Explorer search and add more context menu controls

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:26:01 +0000

See what's new in Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview build 26340.9482 and Experimental (26H1) Preview build 28120.3002: Read more...

Get the Nibble All-Around Knowledge App (lifetime subscription) at 91% off

Neowin Deals — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Learning new topics in minutes with interactive lessons, quizzes, and audio. Save almost $500 and get lifetime access to Nibble's all around knowledge app with this time-limited deal. Read more...

EA Sports NHL 27 review: Slick hockey game that is hostile to beginners

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:02 +0000

EA Sports NHL 27 for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 delivers satisfying gameplay on the ice, but several major issues are holding it back. Read more...

Samsung signs three-year deal to supply iPhone Duo screens

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:14:01 +0000

A newly revealed supply chain agreement shows Apple relying on its chief rival for the costly display components inside its first foldable device. Read more...

Trezor breach exposes 347,000 emails in phishing attack

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:02:01 +0000

Attackers exploited 120 Brevo accounts to ship fake security alerts, forcing Trezor to shut down the domain in twenty minutes. Read more...

Linux Mint unveils Clockenstein and Xepub native apps

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:12:01 +0000

Scheduled for a Christmas rollout, Linux Mint 23 brings independent daemons for remote sync, custom sidebar grouping for documents, and a dedicated XApp portal. Read more...

Logitech G522 Lightspeed is a fantastic headset now down to its lowest price

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:44:01 +0000

Gamers looking for a versatile wireless headset can find plenty of features packed into this Logitech offering at a more appealing price. Read more...

SpaceX signs $1 billion/month AI compute deal with secret customer

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:32:02 +0000

SpaceX has landed another huge AI compute deal, with the customer still under wraps as the company expands its role in the booming AI market. Read more...

YouTube gets major privacy feature for smart TVs

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:42:01 +0000

Shared smart TVs can expose more than viewers expect, but YouTube is introducing a new way to keep individual profiles private. Read more...

Minecraft Wilderness Bound update releases September 15

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:14:01 +0000

Mojang has announced that Minecraft's Wilderness Bound update will launch on September 15, bringing the Dappled Forest biome and abandoned camps. Read more...

European Union forces strict exploit reporting under new law

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:20:01 +0000

Article 14 mandates rapid disclosures to ENISA for connected products in the bloc, introducing severe regulatory pressure for global manufacturers. Read more...

Windows 11 update KB5124008 breaks Always On VPN connections

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:01 +0000

A newly discovered bug in the September Patch Tuesday rollout interferes with handshake authentication, forcing IT admins to halt deployments. Read more...

Y Combinator chief rejects action against AI distillation

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Y Combinator chief Garry Tan argues that Western regulators should ignore Chinese distillation methods and prioritize open weight parity. Read more...

Microsoft forces 25-year leases amid $175B buildout

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:24:01 +0000

A staggering capital expenditure plan faces potential investor pushback and neighborhood noise complaints as Microsoft set to scale compute infrastructure. Read more...