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Neowin @neowin.net · 1h

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, including the end of Windows 10, Microsoft wanting you to talk to your PC, Windows bugs, new features, and more. #Windows10 #Microsoft

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 10 is dead and Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, including the end of Windows 10, Microsoft wanting you to talk to your PC, Windows bugs, new features, and more.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 7h

Alongside Windows 11 recovery udpates, Microsoft has also released Windows 10 ones under KB5068164, KB5067017, KB5067016, KB5067015, and KB5067018. #Windows10 #Updates #Microsoft

Final Windows 10 recovery updates KB5068164, KB5067017, and more released

Alongside Windows 11 recovery udpates, Microsoft has also released Windows 10 ones under KB5068164, KB5067017, KB5067016, KB5067015, and KB5067018.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 11h

I'm someone who has been invested in the Samsung ecosystem for the last decade, and now I've been using HONOR's latest foldable for the last month. Here are my findings. #HONORMagicV5 #MagicV5 #Review

Honor Magic V5 review: it's a really good and affordable foldable

I'm someone who has been invested in the Samsung ecosystem for the last decade, and now I've been using HONOR's latest foldable for the last month. Here are my findings.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 19h

Discover your potential with access to 1000+ Premium online courses on coding, design, marketing and much more.#Stackskillss#dealss#EDUU

Deal Alert: Get a lifetime of EDU Unlimited by StackSkills now at 96% off

Discover your potential with access to 1000+ Premium online courses on coding, design, marketing and much more.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 20h

The GIMP Snap package is now maintained by the official GIMP team instead of a third party, aligning it with the other universal Linux packages like AppImage and Flatpak.
#GIMP #Snapcraft

GIMP devs take official control of Snap package from Snapcrafters

The GIMP Snap package is now maintained by the official GIMP team instead of a third party, aligning it with the other universal Linux packages like AppImage and Flatpak.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 21h

The 85-inch Hisense QD7 Series UHD Smart Fire TV (85QD7QF, 2025 Model) is now selling at its all-time low price with a 32% discount. #Hisense #QD7 #SmartTV #Deal

85-inch Hisense QD7 series UHD Smart Fire TV has dropped to its lowest price

The 85-inch Hisense QD7 Series UHD Smart Fire TV (85QD7QF, 2025 Model) is now selling at its all-time low price with a 32% discount.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 23h

The KDE team has been busy refining Plasma 6.5 ahead of its upcoming stable release, while also kicking off early development for Plasma 6.6. #KDE #Plasma6.5 #Plasma6.6

KDE team puts finishing touches on Plasma 6.5 as stable release date approaches

The KDE team has been busy refining Plasma 6.5 ahead of its upcoming stable release, while also kicking off early development for Plasma 6.6.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 23h

Enjoy 18 hours of improved performance! With an M1 chip, this 13.3" Macbook Air is built to deliver 3.5x faster CPU performance & 5x better graphics. #MacBookAir #Apple #M1Pro

Deal Alert: Get this MacBook Air (2020) refurb for 73% less than MSRP

Enjoy 18 hours of improved performance! With an M1 chip, this 13.3" Macbook Air is built to deliver 3.5x faster CPU performance & 5x better graphics.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Microsoft recently introduced "Hey Copilot" voice activation in Windows 11, and it brings back painful memories of Cortana. #MicrosoftCopilot #Cortana

"Hey Copilot" brings back memories of Cortana

Microsoft recently introduced "Hey Copilot" voice activation in Windows 11, and it brings back painful memories of Cortana.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Microsoft has issued a warning to all Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 users about USB mouse and keyboard as the recent KB5066835 update breaks an important OS feature. #Microsoft #Windows11 #USB

Microsoft warns USB mouse keyboard users as Windows 11 KB5066835 breaks key OS feature

Microsoft has issued a warning to all Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 users about USB mouse and keyboard as the recent KB5066835 update breaks an important OS feature.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle full of Tropico, a giveaway for horror fans, plentiful game demos, massive publisher specials, and much more. #GameDeals #WeekendDeals

Weekend PC Game Deals: Warner Bros. hits, Yakuza grabs, horror freebies, and more

This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle full of Tropico, a giveaway for horror fans, plentiful game demos, massive publisher specials, and much more.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 under KB5067039 and KB5067019 for Recovery this week.

#Microsoft #Windows11

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5067039, KB5067019 Recovery updates

Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 under KB5067039 and KB5067019 for Recovery this week.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Microsoft has confirmed that it is letting every user on a Windows 11 and 10 PC download and install Windows 11 25H2 with one catch. #Microsoft #Windows11

Microsoft lets every Windows 10 and 11 user upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 on supported PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that it is letting every user on a Windows 11 and 10 PC download and install Windows 11 25H2 with one catch.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Google has released a new Google Maps tool that allows developers to ground their apps with the latest available data. #GoogleMaps #Gemini

Google Maps grounding support comes to third-party apps via Gemini API

Google has released a new Google Maps tool that allows developers to ground their apps with the latest available data.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, and one of the most popular Ubuntu-based Linux distros is celebrating its "biggest launch ever" after a spike in downloads from former Windows 10 users. #Windows10 #ZorinOS

Windows 10 refugees flock to Linux in what devs call their "biggest launch ever"

Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, and one of the most popular Ubuntu-based Linux distros is celebrating its "biggest launch ever" after a spike in downloads from former Windows 10 users.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Science, with the help of AI, has recently made some incredible progress in the field of cooling and this technology could one day get rid of ACs entirely and solve global warming. #PowerSaving #AC

This incredible tech could make ACs obsolete and finally solve Global Warming forever

Science, with the help of AI, has recently made some incredible progress in the field of cooling and this technology could one day get rid of ACs entirely and solve global warming.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

As AI in browsers goes mainstream, with companies like Microsoft and Mozilla leading the pack, browsers like Tor are swimming against the current by removing AI-related features in version 15.0a2. #Tor #Firefox #AI

Tor Browser says no to Firefox's AI features as it removes them

As AI in browsers goes mainstream, with companies like Microsoft and Mozilla leading the pack, browsers like Tor are swimming against the current by removing AI-related features in version 15.0a2.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

JBL has its Bar 500MK2 5.1 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system with wireless subwoofer at its lowest ever price. #JBL #Soundbar #TechDeal

JBL Bar 500MK2 5.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar with subwoofer has never been cheaper

JBL has its Bar 500MK2 5.1 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system with wireless subwoofer at its lowest ever price.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Microsoft has emphasized the importance of securing the browser, calling it the "universal workspace" that combines, AI, cloud, and SaaS. #Microsoft #Browsers

Microsoft: The future is browser-native and we must secure it

Microsoft has emphasized the importance of securing the browser, calling it the "universal workspace" that combines, AI, cloud, and SaaS.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Apple's iPhone Air sold out in China, but a recent report predicts the company might cut down its production units for the year. #Apple #iPhoneAir

iPhone Air faces possible setback as Apple expected to cut down production

Apple's iPhone Air sold out in China, but a recent report predicts the company might cut down its production units for the year.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

An up close and personal look at cyber espionage and digital spycraft. Claim your complimentary copy today before the offer ends. #eBook #Free #Wiley

Cyber Recon: My Life in Cyber Espionage and Ransomware Negotiation (worth $28, now free)

An up close and personal look at cyber espionage and digital spycraft. Claim your complimentary copy today before the offer ends.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Facebook's new feature will scan your camera roll to find great photos, automatically create creative edits and collages, and help you share your memories on the platform. #Facebook #Photos

Facebook's new AI feature creates beautiful photo collages from your camera roll

Facebook's new feature will scan your camera roll to find great photos, automatically create creative edits and collages, and help you share your memories on the platform.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Google has added new AI-powered personalised study features for Google Workspace for Education users. #Google #WorkspaceForEducation

Google Gemini's new AI tools will help students study smarter and score higher

Google has added new AI-powered personalised study features for Google Workspace for Education users.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

If you're in the market for a great pair of headphones that look a bit unusual, then check out the Nothing Headphone (1) now and save 15% for a limited time. #Amazon #Deal

The unusual looking Nothing Headphone (1) are at the lowest price on Amazon now

If you're in the market for a great pair of headphones that look a bit unusual, then check out the Nothing Headphone (1) now and save 15% for a limited time.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 preview builds with some useful changes, such as more dark mode improvements, Settings app tweaks, and more. #Windows11 #Microsoft

Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 get even more dark mode improvements in new builds

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 preview builds with some useful changes, such as more dark mode improvements, Settings app tweaks, and more.

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