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Neowin @neowin.net · 13m

A new report commissioned by Microsoft has found that many UK employees are secretly using AI at work, putting sensitive data in harm's way. #Microsoft #AI #Report

Shadow AI use by UK employees saves billions but poses urgent security risks

A new report commissioned by Microsoft has found that many UK employees are secretly using AI at work, putting sensitive data in harm's way.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 4h

After pushing users for so long to upgrade from Windows 10 to 11, Microsoft has now ironically blocked one of the paths itself as it breaks Media Creation Tool. #Microsoft #Windows10 #MCT

Microsoft ironically blocks Windows 10 to 11 ISO upgrade as it breaks Media Creation Tool

After pushing users for so long to upgrade from Windows 10 to 11, Microsoft has now ironically blocked one of the paths itself as it breaks Media Creation Tool.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 5h

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold7 in a new avatar, but not for the U.S. or the global market. #Samsung #GalaxyZFold7 #W26

This version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 won't be coming to the US

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Fold7 in a new avatar, but not for the U.S. or the global market.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 12h

This Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 comes with ARGB and it currently is under the MSRP making it great deal. #Nvidia #RtxOn #PrimeDayDeals

Late Amazon Prime Day 2025 deal sees this Nvidia RTX 5080 under MSRP

This Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 comes with ARGB and it currently is under the MSRP making it great deal.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 14h

I was invited to try the Bob and Brad EZ Go Massager. I jumped at the chance of having the hours of seated office work massaged away. #BOBANDBRAD #Massager #Deal

Hands-on with BOB AND BRAD EZBack Go Back, Neck & Shoulder Massager, which is now 46% off

I was invited to try the Bob and Brad EZ Go Massager. I jumped at the chance of having the hours of seated office work massaged away.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 15h

AMD is running bonanza sales on Ryzen desktop processors it seems. The Ryzen 9700X, 7800X3D, and 7600 are all amazing deals. Check them out here. #AMD #Ryzen #TechDeals

AMD's Ryzen 7800X3D is a great gaming chip and it's a deal, 7600 is a great deal too

AMD is running bonanza sales on Ryzen desktop processors it seems. The Ryzen 9700X, 7800X3D, and 7600 are all amazing deals. Check them out here.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 16h

Microsoft recently blocked yet another bypass that allowed installing Windows 11 without an internet and MSA using a local account #Microsoft #Windows11 #Account

This is last official way to install Windows 11 with local account after bypass block

Microsoft recently blocked yet another bypass that allowed installing Windows 11 without an internet and MSA using a local account

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Neowin @neowin.net · 17h

The 1TB Crucial P510 Gen5 NVMe solid-state drive is available at its all-time low price with a 20% discount. #Crucial #P510 #NVMeSSD #Deal

1TB Crucial P510 NVMe SSD is selling at its lowest price yet

The 1TB Crucial P510 Gen5 NVMe solid-state drive is available at its all-time low price with a 20% discount.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 18h

Microsoft is making it harder to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account, but despite the pushback, it is still possible. Here is how. #Windows11 #Microsoft #Guide

How to install Windows 11 with a local offline account

Microsoft is making it harder to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account, but despite the pushback, it is still possible. Here is how.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 19h

AMD Ryzen 9700X is an amazing deal. It gives you eight Zen 5 cores at just $230. Do not miss out on it. #AMD #Ryzen #TechDeals

AMD Ryzen 9700X 8 core AM5 processor is an amazing deal, don't miss it

AMD Ryzen 9700X is an amazing deal. It gives you eight Zen 5 cores at just $230. Do not miss out on it.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Scientists are "hugely surprised" as they have found a way to make objects "magically turn into a different material". #Magnon #Quantum #IT #Science

"Huge surprise": Insane substance helps things "magically turn into a different material"

Scientists are "hugely surprised" as they have found a way to make objects "magically turn into a different material".

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, including one about Apple mocking BSODs in a new ad, the redesigned Start menu for more Windows 11 users, a new OneDrive client, and more. #Microsoft

Microsoft Weekly: Apple mocks BSOD, new Start menu, redesigned OneDrive, and more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, including one about Apple mocking BSODs in a new ad, the redesigned Start menu for more Windows 11 users, a new OneDrive client, and more.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

The 11-inch iPad 11, with A16 chip, 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6, and more, is now selling at its lowest price to date. #Apple #iPad11 #A16 #Deal

11-inch iPad with A16 chip and 128GB of storage drops to its all-time low price

The 11-inch iPad 11, with A16 chip, 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6, and more, is now selling at its lowest price to date.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

Apple announced its 8-year-old mobile video editing app for iPhone and iPad is officially sunsetting. #Apple #Clips

Apple kills its video editing app 'Clips' you probably didn't know existed

Apple announced its 8-year-old mobile video editing app for iPhone and iPad is officially sunsetting.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 1d

The P310 2280 SSD which is a solid NVMe drive is still on sale for its lowest ever price but for very limited time. #SSD #TechDeals #Micron #NVMe

Crucial 4TB P310 PCIe Gen4 NVMe 2280 SSD with heatsink is fantastic deal but not for long

The P310 2280 SSD which is a solid NVMe drive is still on sale for its lowest ever price but for very limited time.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle full of mystery games, a freebie inspired by retro sidescrollers, and more than a few games to try out. #GameDeals #WeekendDeals

Weekend PC Game Deals: Cosmic bundles, retro freebies, free events, and more

This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle full of mystery games, a freebie inspired by retro sidescrollers, and more than a few games to try out.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

Apple is reportedly "acquihiring" a small startup responsible for building AI-powered computer vision products. #Apple #PromptAI

Apple close to acquiring 11-person AI startup

Apple is reportedly "acquihiring" a small startup responsible for building AI-powered computer vision products.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

Instagram announced that it's testing a new layout for some users to highlight its biggest crowd-pulling features. #Instagram #Reels

Instagram announces new experiment to satisfy its obsession with Reels

Instagram announced that it's testing a new layout for some users to highlight its biggest crowd-pulling features.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

Microsoft 365 has experienced numerous outages this year, with two happening within the span of two days. It's clear that the company needs to improve in this area. #Microsoft365 #Outage #Teams

Microsoft 365? More like Microsoft 404

Microsoft 365 has experienced numerous outages this year, with two happening within the span of two days. It's clear that the company needs to improve in this area.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

It seems that Intel will be scaling back on its open-source initiatives after an executive expressed dissatisfaction at the current state of affairs. #Intel #OpenSource #OSS

Intel exec not happy with nature of current open-source investments

It seems that Intel will be scaling back on its open-source initiatives after an executive expressed dissatisfaction at the current state of affairs.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

Google is working on a new feature in Chrome for Android and desktop, enabling a quieter and more focused browsing experience. #GoogleChrome #Notifications

Google Chrome will soon offer you a 'quieter' browsing experience

Google is working on a new feature in Chrome for Android and desktop, enabling a quieter and more focused browsing experience.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

Everyone is buzzing about the end of Windows 10 support next week, but one Windows 11 edition will also soon be out of support, and Microsoft wants you to know about it. #Windows11 #Microsoft

Time to leave Windows 11 23H2 behind, warns Microsoft, as the end of support nears

Everyone is buzzing about the end of Windows 10 support next week, but one Windows 11 edition will also soon be out of support, and Microsoft wants you to know about it.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

Store, Share & Collaborate Securely with FileJump's Lifetime 2TB Storage, Drag-and-Drop Uploads, Media Previews, AES Encryption, and Easy Access. #FieJump #Deal

Deal Alert: 85% off on FileJump 2TB Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription

Store, Share & Collaborate Securely with FileJump's Lifetime 2TB Storage, Drag-and-Drop Uploads, Media Previews, AES Encryption, and Easy Access.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

A teardown reveals the new design changes Google has made in the Pixel Watch 4, making it repair-friendly. #Google #PixelWatch4

Google Pixel Watch 4 has something you might never suspect, teardown reveals

A teardown reveals the new design changes Google has made in the Pixel Watch 4, making it repair-friendly.

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Neowin @neowin.net · 2d

You can now use Google's AI-powered video editing app, Google Vids, to create videos for social media platforms. #Google #GoogleVids

Google Vids AI editing app updated with new video formats for all users

You can now use Google's AI-powered video editing app, Google Vids, to create videos for social media platforms.

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