Neowin https://www.neowin.net/ Neowin en-us Neowin Ignition News editor@neowin.net (Managing Editor) developers@neowin.net (Neowin Developers) 5 Neowin.net https://www.neowin.net/images/pegasus/icon.png https://www.neowin.net System76 unveils the Galago Pro ultraportable laptop starting at $999 https://www.neowin.net/news/system76-unveils-the-galago-pro-ultraportable-laptop-starting-at-999/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685688020_galago-pro-hero_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>System76, the OEM that focuses on open-source computing, has refreshed the Galago Pro with a move to Intel H-class processors. Prices for the laptop start at $999 but customizations will push this up. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/system76-unveils-the-galago-pro-ultraportable-laptop-starting-at-999">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:48:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/system76-unveils-the-galago-pro-ultraportable-laptop-starting-at-999/ #System76 #GalagoPro Vimeo to shut down all of its TV streaming apps later this month https://www.neowin.net/news/vimeo-to-shut-down-all-of-its-tv-streaming-apps-later-this-month/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685683552_woman_watching_tv_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Vimeo said it&#039;s discontinuing streaming apps for various TV platforms, including Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV. The change will come into effect later this month but users do have alternatives. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/vimeo-to-shut-down-all-of-its-tv-streaming-apps-later-this-month">Read more...</a> Aditya Tiwari Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:38:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/vimeo-to-shut-down-all-of-its-tv-streaming-apps-later-this-month/ #Vimeo #Streaming @https://twitter.com/TheLazyAvenger Google Bard now requests your actual location for better answers https://www.neowin.net/news/google-bard-now-requests-your-actual-location-for-better-answers/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/05/1683741159_bard_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Google Bard now asks users for their precise location. This enables the chatbot to provide better information about local businesses, provide local weather reports, give you directions, and more. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/google-bard-now-requests-your-actual-location-for-better-answers">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/google-bard-now-requests-your-actual-location-for-better-answers/ #Google #Bard Apple to send the original 12-inch MacBook into retirement on June 30 https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-to-send-the-original-12-inch-macbook-into-retirement-on-june-30/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685678542_screenshot_2023-06-02_at_9.31.18_am_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Apple&#039;s 12-inch MacBook was released back in March 2015. Now, seven years later, Apple is planning to add the original 12-inch MacBook to its list of obsolete products and pull all hardware support. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-to-send-the-original-12-inch-macbook-into-retirement-on-june-30">Read more...</a> Aditya Tiwari Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:20:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-to-send-the-original-12-inch-macbook-into-retirement-on-june-30/ #Apple #MacBook @https://twitter.com/TheLazyAvenger NASA calls on the public to send their names on its Europa Clipper mission https://www.neowin.net/news/nasa-calls-on-the-public-to-send-their-names-on-its-europa-clipper-mission/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685676961_europa_clipper_message_in_a_bottle_campaign_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>NASA is giving the public a chance to have their names stencilled onto a microchip that will be sent to Europa, a moon of Jupiter. If you choose to add it, your name should arrive by 2030. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/nasa-calls-on-the-public-to-send-their-names-on-its-europa-clipper-mission">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:44:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/nasa-calls-on-the-public-to-send-their-names-on-its-europa-clipper-mission/ #NASA #Europa #Clipper Microsoft has signed deal with CoreWeave for AI computing power, say sources https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-has-signed-deal-with-coreweave-for-ai-computing-power-say-sources/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/05/1685285989_microsoft_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Sources familiar with the matter report that Microsoft and CoreWeave have signed a potentially multi-billion dollar deal earlier this year. CoreWeave is currently providing computing power for OpenAI. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-has-signed-deal-with-coreweave-for-ai-computing-power-say-sources">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:58:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-has-signed-deal-with-coreweave-for-ai-computing-power-say-sources/ #CoreWeave #ChatGPT Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 990 PRO 2TB SSDs further drop in prices, reach all-time low on Amazon https://www.neowin.net/deals/samsung-970-evo-plus-990-pro-2tb-ssds-further-drop-in-prices-reach-all-time-low-on-amazon/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685657453_samsung_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>If you have been waiting to get a good deal on your favourite storage options then this is your chance to grab the 2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus and 990 PRO SSDs at their lowest prices on Amazon, Newegg. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/deals/samsung-970-evo-plus-990-pro-2tb-ssds-further-drop-in-prices-reach-all-time-low-on-amazon">Read more...</a> Fiza Ali Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:20:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/deals/samsung-970-evo-plus-990-pro-2tb-ssds-further-drop-in-prices-reach-all-time-low-on-amazon/ #Samsung #970EVOPlus #990PRO @Fiza_Aliii Motorola unveils razr 40 and razr 40 ultra, offering a "balanced smartphone experience" https://www.neowin.net/news/motorola-unveils-razr-40-and-razr-40-ultra-offering-a-balanced-smartphone-experience/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685652484_jv_embed-2-600x400_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Motorola has unveiled its two latest devices in the 2023 razr family; the razr+/razr 40 ultra and razr/razr 40, bringing &quot;unique Motorola experiences&quot; and an &quot;extensive suite of security features.&quot; <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/motorola-unveils-razr-40-and-razr-40-ultra-offering-a-balanced-smartphone-experience">Read more...</a> Fiza Ali Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:32:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/motorola-unveils-razr-40-and-razr-40-ultra-offering-a-balanced-smartphone-experience/ #Motorola #Razr40 #Razr40Ultra @Fiza_Aliii Reading Practice arrives on Google Play Books to help improve literacy skills https://www.neowin.net/news/reading-practice-arrives-on-google-play-books-to-help-improve-literacy-skills/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685653948_reading-practice_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Google Play Books users in the United States can now use a feature called Reading Practice. It&#039;s aimed at children to help them develop their vocabulary and comprehension skills independently. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/reading-practice-arrives-on-google-play-books-to-help-improve-literacy-skills">Read more...</a> Paul Hill Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:22:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/reading-practice-arrives-on-google-play-books-to-help-improve-literacy-skills/ #GooglePlayBooks #Literacy Meta Quest Gaming Showcase showed off VR versions of Bulletstorm, 7th Guest and more https://www.neowin.net/news/meta-quest-gaming-showcase-showed-off-vr-versions-of-bulletstorm-7th-guest-and-more/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685651416_bulletstorm-vr_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Today&#039;s Meta Quest Gaming Showcase either revealed or offered some new info on over 20 upcoming VR games for the Meta Quest headsets, including some adaptations of some older PC games. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/meta-quest-gaming-showcase-showed-off-vr-versions-of-bulletstorm-7th-guest-and-more">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:10:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/meta-quest-gaming-showcase-showed-off-vr-versions-of-bulletstorm-7th-guest-and-more/ #VRGames #Bulletstorm @JCalNEO Samsung T7 Shield 4TB portable SSD selling at its lowest price on Amazon and Newegg https://www.neowin.net/deals/samsung-t7-shield-4tb-portable-ssd-selling-at-its-lowest-price-on-amazon-and-newegg/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2022/04/1651064588_t7_shield_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Amazon and Newegg are offering huge discounts on a variety of storage options. You can get the 4TB Samsung T7 Shield SSD at only $219 or check out other SSD deals from SanDisk and WD. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/deals/samsung-t7-shield-4tb-portable-ssd-selling-at-its-lowest-price-on-amazon-and-newegg">Read more...</a> Fiza Ali Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:46:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/deals/samsung-t7-shield-4tb-portable-ssd-selling-at-its-lowest-price-on-amazon-and-newegg/ #Samsung #T7Shield #SSD #Deal @Fiza_Aliii Microsoft PowerToys 0.70.1 fixes Peek network shares, Mouse Without Borders bugs, and more https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-powertoys-0701-fixes-peek-network-shares-mouse-without-borders-bugs-and-more/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/04/1681118889_powertoys_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Microsoft fixed bugs with Mouse Without Borders, and Peek that have been discovered since they debuted a week ago, as well as leaks and/or infinite cycles in C# utilities that use events, and more. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-powertoys-0701-fixes-peek-network-shares-mouse-without-borders-bugs-and-more">Read more...</a> Steven Parker Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:34:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-powertoys-0701-fixes-peek-network-shares-mouse-without-borders-bugs-and-more/ #PowerToys #Microsoft @aSteveParker Microsoft 365 Insider Mac users get new search features for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-365-insider-mac-users-get-new-search-features-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2020/10/1601998566_microsoft_365_for_macos_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Mac apps in the Microsoft 365 Insider program now have smart search suggestions, along with the ability to search for more than just text in documents. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-365-insider-mac-users-get-new-search-features-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:22:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-365-insider-mac-users-get-new-search-features-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint/ #Microsoft365 #Mac #Excel #PPT @JCalNEO Following Windows 11 RAR support, Microsoft Winget gets ZIP install, native PowerShell https://www.neowin.net/news/following-windows-11-rar-support-microsoft-winget-gets-zip-install-native-powershell/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2020/04/1585909455_microsoft_3_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Microsoft recently added support for opening RAR files on Windows 11. Following that, ZIP, which is also a similar format, gets installation support on Winget, alongside native PowerShell support. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/following-windows-11-rar-support-microsoft-winget-gets-zip-install-native-powershell">Read more...</a> Sayan Sen Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:20:02 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/following-windows-11-rar-support-microsoft-winget-gets-zip-install-native-powershell/ #Microsoft #Windows #RAR #Zip The Windows 11 Paint app gets dark mode and more in a new Dev and Canary Insider update https://www.neowin.net/news/the-windows-11-paint-app-gets-dark-mode-and-more-in-a-new-dev-and-canary-insider-update/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685641924_paint_darkmode-1024x807_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The Windows 11 Paint Insider update also includes some more features to the app&#039;s zoom controls and the Image Properties dialogs have been updated to match the style of the new Windows 11 design <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/the-windows-11-paint-app-gets-dark-mode-and-more-in-a-new-dev-and-canary-insider-update">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:10:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/the-windows-11-paint-app-gets-dark-mode-and-more-in-a-new-dev-and-canary-insider-update/ #MicrosoftPaint #Windows11 @JCalNEO Windows 11 Beta Channel (KB5026443) adds WPA3 support to Phone Link instant hotspot https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-beta-channel-kb5026443-adds-wpa3-support-to-phone-link-instant-hotspot/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2022/03/1648556561_windows-11-insider-preview2_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Two new Windows 11 Insider builds 22621.1830 and 22631.1830, have been released to the Beta channel under KB5026443. It adds WPA3 support to the Phone Link instant hotspot feature. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-beta-channel-kb5026443-adds-wpa3-support-to-phone-link-instant-hotspot">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:19:20 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-beta-channel-kb5026443-adds-wpa3-support-to-phone-link-instant-hotspot/ #Windows11 #Windows11Insider @JCalNEO Windows 11 build 23471 gets File Explorer tab merging, a redesigned network lock, and more https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-build-23471-gets-file-explorer-tab-merging-a-redesigned-network-lock-and-more/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2022/03/1648556588_windows-11-insider-preview7_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 23471 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-build-23471-gets-file-explorer-tab-merging-a-redesigned-network-lock-and-more">Read more...</a> Sayan Sen Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:18:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-build-23471-gets-file-explorer-tab-merging-a-redesigned-network-lock-and-more/ #Microsoft #Windows11 #Update Rainbow Six Siege, Farming Sim 22, and Ghostrunner hit Xbox Free Play Days this weekend https://www.neowin.net/news/rainbow-six-siege-farming-sim-22-and-ghostrunner-hit-xbox-free-play-days-this-weekend/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685637030_free-play-days-june-01-cdb17464f_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Microsoft is offering Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members three games to try this weekend as part of the Free Play Days program. It includes Ghostrunner, Rainbow Six Siege, and more <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/rainbow-six-siege-farming-sim-22-and-ghostrunner-hit-xbox-free-play-days-this-weekend">Read more...</a> Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:52:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/rainbow-six-siege-farming-sim-22-and-ghostrunner-hit-xbox-free-play-days-this-weekend/ #FreePlayDays #Xbox @LoneWolfSL iOS 16 now runs on 90% of iPhones released in the last four years https://www.neowin.net/news/ios-16-now-runs-on-90-of-iphones-released-in-the-last-four-years/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685635450_screenshot_2023-06-01_at_9.33.13_pm_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Apple&#039;s latest iOS and iPadOS usage data reveals the latest iOS 16 update now runs on over 90% of all iPhones released in the last four years. For iPadOS 16, the usage share has reached 76%. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/ios-16-now-runs-on-90-of-iphones-released-in-the-last-four-years">Read more...</a> Aditya Tiwari Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:42:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/ios-16-now-runs-on-90-of-iphones-released-in-the-last-four-years/ #iPhone #iOS16 #Apple #iPadOS @https://twitter.com/TheLazyAvenger Report claims Redfall developer Arkane Austin was understaffed and lacked direction https://www.neowin.net/news/report-claims-redfall-developer-arkane-austin-was-understaffed-and-lacked-direction/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2022/06/1656600577_lighthouse_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The release of Redfall from developer Arkane Austin, Bethesda Softworks, and Microsoft in May ended up as a major disappointment, and a new report seems to show a lot of issues at the developer. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/report-claims-redfall-developer-arkane-austin-was-understaffed-and-lacked-direction">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:30:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/report-claims-redfall-developer-arkane-austin-was-understaffed-and-lacked-direction/ #Redfall #Microsoft @JCalNEO Microsoft Bing Chat expands to 300 daily turns and 30 in-session turns https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-bing-chat-expands-to-300-daily-turns-and-30-in-session-turns/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/03/1678474108_microsoft-bing-chat-1_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The new upper limit on chat turns in the Bing Chat chatbot service was confirmed by Microsoft exec Jordi Ribas today, and this is the first expansion of this feature since mid-March. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-bing-chat-expands-to-300-daily-turns-and-30-in-session-turns">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:28:54 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-bing-chat-expands-to-300-daily-turns-and-30-in-session-turns/ #BingChat #ChatTurns @JCalNEO The free version of Microsoft Teams is adding Windows 11 communities and Designer support https://www.neowin.net/news/the-free-version-of-microsoft-teams-is-adding-windows-11-communities-and-designer-support/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685633273_1_events-1-1024x576_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The new free Windows Teams features are rolling out now to Windows 11, iOS, and Android users. They also include new camera features for the mobile versions, and adding Teams calls to GroupMe. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/the-free-version-of-microsoft-teams-is-adding-windows-11-communities-and-designer-support">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:10:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/the-free-version-of-microsoft-teams-is-adding-windows-11-communities-and-designer-support/ #MicrosoftTeams #Designer @JCalNEO Grab 12 months of PlayStation Plus Essential via Neowin Deals https://www.neowin.net/deals/grab-12-months-of-playstation-plus-essential-via-neowin-deals/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/01/1674399638_ps-plus-essential-plan-12-month_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>With today&#039;s highlighted deal, get lost with online entertainment thanks to an epic collection of classic PlayStation games at a great price. Now for a limited time available through Neowin Deals. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/deals/grab-12-months-of-playstation-plus-essential-via-neowin-deals">Read more...</a> Neowin Deals Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:00:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/deals/grab-12-months-of-playstation-plus-essential-via-neowin-deals/ #PlayStationPlusEssential @aSteveParker Google adds seven new features for Android, US users can get Dark Web reports as well https://www.neowin.net/news/google-adds-seven-new-features-for-android-us-users-can-get-dark-web-reports-as-well/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685654880_android-features_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Google has introduced seven additional features for Android, with more unique ones for US residents. These range from features boosting productivity to features increasing data privacy and safety. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/google-adds-seven-new-features-for-android-us-users-can-get-dark-web-reports-as-well">Read more...</a> Anushe Fawaz Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:38:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/google-adds-seven-new-features-for-android-us-users-can-get-dark-web-reports-as-well/ #Google #Android #DarkWeb AMD Adrenalin 23.5.2 driver delivers Diablo IV support and Microsoft Olive optimizations https://www.neowin.net/news/amd-adrenalin-2352-driver-delivers-diablo-iv-support-and-microsoft-olive-optimizations/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/04/1682019991_io95ld9xmpaf1681947049252_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Radeon hardware owners looking to jump into Diablo IV today with the special edition early access offers have a driver waiting for them from AMD. A specific AI model improvement is included too. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/amd-adrenalin-2352-driver-delivers-diablo-iv-support-and-microsoft-olive-optimizations">Read more...</a> Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:28:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/amd-adrenalin-2352-driver-delivers-diablo-iv-support-and-microsoft-olive-optimizations/ #AMD #DiabloIV #Driver @LoneWolfSL The free Epic Games Store game this week is Midnight Ghost Hunt https://www.neowin.net/news/the-free-epic-games-store-game-this-week-is-midnight-ghost-hunt/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685631172_midnight-qhost-hunt_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Midnight Ghost Hunt is a multiplayer 4v4 first-person shooter where one team are the ghosts and the other team are the ghost hunters. It&#039;s also the free PC game this week at the Epic Games Store. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/the-free-epic-games-store-game-this-week-is-midnight-ghost-hunt">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:07:59 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/the-free-epic-games-store-game-this-week-is-midnight-ghost-hunt/ #EpicGamesStore #FreeGame @JCalNEO Battlefield 2042 Season 5 hands-on preview: Another step forward, but is this the end? https://www.neowin.net/news/battlefield-2042-season-5-hands-on-preview-another-step-forward-but-is-this-the-end/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/05/1685529204_battlefield_2042_screenshot_2023.05.30_-_23.30.38.40_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Battlefield 2042 - Season 5: New Dawn is right around the corner, and we got to test out the new content a little early. Here&#039;s our thoughts on the new content drop, and the future of the game. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/battlefield-2042-season-5-hands-on-preview-another-step-forward-but-is-this-the-end">Read more...</a> Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/battlefield-2042-season-5-hands-on-preview-another-step-forward-but-is-this-the-end/ #BF2042 #Season5 #Preview @LoneWolfSL Meta Quest 3 gets a surprise reveal to beat Apple to the VR punch, due this fall for $499.99 https://www.neowin.net/news/meta-quest-3-gets-a-surprise-reveal-to-beat-apple-to-the-vr-punch-due-this-fall-for-49999/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685629759_meta-quest-3_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The Meta Quest 3 will use a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chip that will give it &quot;twice the graphical performance&quot; compared to the current Meta Quest 2, which is getting a price cut on June 4. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/meta-quest-3-gets-a-surprise-reveal-to-beat-apple-to-the-vr-punch-due-this-fall-for-49999">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:46:10 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/meta-quest-3-gets-a-surprise-reveal-to-beat-apple-to-the-vr-punch-due-this-fall-for-49999/ #MetaQuest3 #VRHeatset @JCalNEO Antstream and Blacknut join Samsung Gaming Hub that is now offering nearly 3,000 games https://www.neowin.net/news/antstream-and-blacknut-join-samsung-gaming-hub-that-is-now-offering-nearly-3000-games/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685625699_samsung-gaming-hub_antstream_blacknut_pr_main1_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Samsung has now expanded its Gaming Hub portfolio to nearly 3,000 videogames after a partnership with Antstream and Blacknut. The partnership also brings exclusive benefits to Samsung customers. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/antstream-and-blacknut-join-samsung-gaming-hub-that-is-now-offering-nearly-3000-games">Read more...</a> Anushe Fawaz Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:46:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/antstream-and-blacknut-join-samsung-gaming-hub-that-is-now-offering-nearly-3000-games/ #Samsung #Antstream #Blacknut Deal: Save big on this 4TB Samsung internal SDD at its lowest price ever https://www.neowin.net/deals/deal-save-big-on-this-4tb-samsung-internal-sdd-at-its-lowest-price-ever/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2022/12/1671550781_870_evo_sata_iii_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The Samsung 870 EVO 4TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD is currently just $226.97 at Amazon which is over $270 lower than its MSRP. You can also save big on other Samsung internal SSDs. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/deals/deal-save-big-on-this-4tb-samsung-internal-sdd-at-its-lowest-price-ever">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:30:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/deals/deal-save-big-on-this-4tb-samsung-internal-sdd-at-its-lowest-price-ever/ #Deals #SamsungSSDs @JCalNEO Mozilla awards $50,000 cash prize to the makers of anti-AI watermarks https://www.neowin.net/news/mozilla-awards-50000-cash-prize-to-the-makers-of-anti-ai-watermarks/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685625849_pexels-cottonbro-studio-5473956_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Mozilla has announced the top three winners of its responsible AI challenge that commenced earlier this year. The first prize is bagged by Sanative AI which has received a cash prize of $50,000. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/mozilla-awards-50000-cash-prize-to-the-makers-of-anti-ai-watermarks">Read more...</a> Aditya Tiwari Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:16:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/mozilla-awards-50000-cash-prize-to-the-makers-of-anti-ai-watermarks/ #Mozilla #ResponsibleAI @https://twitter.com/TheLazyAvenger Excel Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition (worth $18) free download ends today https://www.neowin.net/sponsored/excel-workbook-for-dummies-2nd-edition-18-value---free-download/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/05/1684747211_wile283c8_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Perfect for new users of Excel, Excel Workbook For Dummies is also the ideal resource for those who know their way around a spreadsheet but need a refresher on some of the more advanced features. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/sponsored/excel-workbook-for-dummies-2nd-edition-18-value---free-download">Read more...</a> Sponsored Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:00:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/sponsored/excel-workbook-for-dummies-2nd-edition-18-value---free-download/ #Excel #Dummies #Free @aSteveParker NVIDIA GeForce Now will add Microsoft's Age of Empires games to the cloud gaming service https://www.neowin.net/news/nvidia-geforce-now-will-add-microsofts-age-of-empires-games-to-the-cloud-gaming-service/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2018/03/1519979288_frontpage_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>All four Age of Empires games will soon be available to access on the NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud game streaming service, which will also add a number of other games throughout the month of June. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/nvidia-geforce-now-will-add-microsofts-age-of-empires-games-to-the-cloud-gaming-service">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:44:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/nvidia-geforce-now-will-add-microsofts-age-of-empires-games-to-the-cloud-gaming-service/ #NVIDIAGeforceNow #Microsoft @JCalNEO Mouse gestures are now available for testing in Microsoft Edge https://www.neowin.net/news/mouse-gestures-are-now-available-for-testing-in-microsoft-edge/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/02/1676313001_microsoft_edge_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Microsoft is working on allowing Edge users to control the browser using various mouse gestures. Although the company has yet to announce the feature, it is already available for testing. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/mouse-gestures-are-now-available-for-testing-in-microsoft-edge">Read more...</a> Taras Buria Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:24:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/mouse-gestures-are-now-available-for-testing-in-microsoft-edge/ #Microsoft #Edge @TarasBuria The Intel 8088 processor launched 44 years ago today, and helped to start the PC revolution https://www.neowin.net/news/the-intel-8088-processor-launched-44-years-ago-today-and-helped-to-start-the-pc-revolution/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685613912_intel-8088-processor_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>The Intel 8088 processor was launched on June 1, 1979, and a few years later IBM picked this CPU to be inside its first personal computer. 44 years later, the influence of the 8088 is still felt. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/the-intel-8088-processor-launched-44-years-ago-today-and-helped-to-start-the-pc-revolution">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:56:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/the-intel-8088-processor-launched-44-years-ago-today-and-helped-to-start-the-pc-revolution/ #Intel8088 #IBMPC @JCalNEO Russia claims NSA used Apple backdoor vulnerabilities to spy on iPhone users https://www.neowin.net/news/russia-claims-nsa-used-apple-backdoor-vulnerabilities-to-spy-on-iphone-users/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2022/07/1657967248_screenshot_2022-07-16_152659_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Kremlin&#039;s concerns about US technology continue. Russia alleges the NSA used Apple iPhone vulnerabilities to spy on officials and civilians. And officials in Russia urged to stop using iPhones. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/russia-claims-nsa-used-apple-backdoor-vulnerabilities-to-spy-on-iphone-users">Read more...</a> Omer Dursun Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:30:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/russia-claims-nsa-used-apple-backdoor-vulnerabilities-to-spy-on-iphone-users/ #iPhone #Russia Apple shares new WWDC23 Power Up music playlist ahead of its developers conference https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-shares-new-wwdc23-power-up-music-playlist-ahead-of-its-developers-conference/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685613071_apple_wwdc_2023_music_playlist_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>WWDC 2023 is set to start next week. Apple has dropped a new teaser for the event along with an official Apple Music playlist. Featuring songs from popular artists, the playlist contains 25 songs. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-shares-new-wwdc23-power-up-music-playlist-ahead-of-its-developers-conference">Read more...</a> Aditya Tiwari Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:14:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-shares-new-wwdc23-power-up-music-playlist-ahead-of-its-developers-conference/ #Apple #WWDC2023 @https://twitter.com/TheLazyAvenger If you have a Gigabyte motherboard in your PC, you might have a secret firmware backdoor https://www.neowin.net/news/if-you-have-a-gigabyte-motherboard-in-your-pc-you-might-have-a-secret-firmware-backdoor/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/04/1680370024_aesthetics_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>A cybersecurity firm has discovered that a large number of motherboards made by Gigabyte have a previously undisclosed firmware backdoor that could be used by hackers to install malicious software. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/if-you-have-a-gigabyte-motherboard-in-your-pc-you-might-have-a-secret-firmware-backdoor">Read more...</a> John Callaham Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:58:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/if-you-have-a-gigabyte-motherboard-in-your-pc-you-might-have-a-secret-firmware-backdoor/ #Gigabyte #FirmwareBackdoor @JCalNEO Microsoft fails to settle with European cloud providers amid EU antitrust investigation https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-fails-to-settle-with-european-cloud-providers-amid-eu-antitrust-investigation/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685616304_microsoft-cloud-settlement-eu_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Microsoft fails to settle with the CISPE ahead of the EU cloud market dominance investigation. Allegations include unfair bundling and lock-ins and EU antitrust case looming. Here are the details. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-fails-to-settle-with-european-cloud-providers-amid-eu-antitrust-investigation">Read more...</a> Omer Dursun Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:14:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-fails-to-settle-with-european-cloud-providers-amid-eu-antitrust-investigation/ #Microsoft #Cloud Microsoft Edge Dev 115.0.1880.1 brings redesigned history, InPrivate improvements, more https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-edge-dev-115018801-brings-redesigned-history-inprivate-improvements-more/ <div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="https://cdn.neowin.com/news/images/uploaded/2023/06/1685616214_microsoft_edge_dev_medium.jpg" alt="" /></div>Microsoft has released a new weekly update for its Edge browser in the Dev Channel. Version 115.0.1880.1 features a slightly redesigned history hub, improvements for InPrivate on iOS, and more. <a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-edge-dev-115018801-brings-redesigned-history-inprivate-improvements-more">Read more...</a> Taras Buria Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:58:01 +0000 https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-edge-dev-115018801-brings-redesigned-history-inprivate-improvements-more/ #Microsoft #Edge #EdgeDev @TarasBuria