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This massive exploit lets hackers breach apps like Chrome, 1Password, and Telegram

Researchers have found a critical security bug that affects a huge range of websites and apps. If left unpatched, it could give hackers free access to your PC.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

This dangerous new Mac malware steals your credit card info

A dangerous new strain of Mac malware has emerged that uses deceptive tactics to steal your passwords, credit card info, and more. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Thunderbolt 5 may help bring back external GPUs, Intel says

Thunderbolt 5 has just been revealed, and it offers such a massive bandwidth increase that we may see a ‘resurgence’ of external graphics cards, Intel says.
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Meta is reportedly working on a GPT-4 rival, and it could have dire consequences

AI and Facebook are two of today’s most scandal-prone topics, but they’re reportedly combining to make what could be the most powerful AI in the world.
Google Chrome with pinned tabs on a MacBook on a table.

Chrome is making a key change to protect you from phishing

Google will soon start moving all Chrome users over to its Enhanced Safe Browsing feature, which is designed to quickly root out dangerous phishing websites.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air on a desk, with macOS Sonoma running on its display.

No, Apple won’t launch a $99 MacBook for this simple reason

Despite recent rumors, it is highly unlikely Apple is going to launch a cheap MacBook to compete with Google’s Chromebooks -- and the reason is clear.
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Exclusive: How Apple inspired creators to take a risk on its $3,500 Vision Pro

Apple’s Vision Pro headset couldn’t have happened without developers. In an exclusive interview, Apple and third-party app designers tell us how it went down.
A person conducting a Zoom call on a laptop while sat at a desk.

Zoom adds ChatGPT to help you catch up on missed calls

Video-calling app Zoom has added a new AI tool based on ChatGPT that could make virtual meetings much easier to manage. But does it respect your privacy?
Apple Vision Pro provides virtual screens for your Mac.

Apple’s ‘foundational’ Vision Pro tool was secretly built 6 years ago

Apple’s ARKit developer framework was made ‘in conjunction’ with its Vision Pro headset, suggesting the tech had a secret purpose when it launched in 2017.
ChatGPT app running on an iPhone.

ChatGPT is violating your privacy, says major GDPR complaint

ChatGPT is breaching a host of privacy rules, says a new complaint. If it’s upheld, it could lead to huge fines for OpenAI -- and changes to how ChatGPT works.
A person sits down wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset.

Here’s how Apple could drastically cut the Vision Pro’s price

There’s no doubting Apple’s Vision Pro headset is mighty expensive, but much of that price comes from its costly displays. Now, Apple is working on a fix.
The Lock Screen in macOS Sonoma, with a video screen saver playing in the background.

How to set up and use video screen savers in macOS Sonoma

Video screen savers are a beautiful way to enjoy your Mac in macOS Sonoma. They transition from wallpaper to screen saver smoothly and are very easy to use.
The Apple Vision Pro reveals the wearer's eyes on a front-facing display.

Apple’s Vision Pro headset may try to alter your emotions during movies

Apple’s Vision Pro headset could work to modify your emotions during movies and games, potentially increasing the immersion of the content you see on screen.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

Apple’s big M3 MacBook event could be in danger

Apple could make a bitterly disappointing decision regarding its M3 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro this year, despite them coming with its best chip in years.
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Google Calendar just fixed one of its most irritating bugs

For ages, using Google Calendar with Microsoft Outlook has been plagued by an infuriating bug when creating a meeting. It’s finally been fixed by Google.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

Lapsus$ hackers convicted of breaching GTA 6, Nvidia, and more

Two hackers who belonged to the Lapsus$ gang have been convicted of breaching numerous high-profile targets, including Nvidia, Rockstar Games, and Uber.
A silhouetted person holds a smartphone displaying the Facebook logo. They are standing in front of a sign showing the Meta logo.

Meta is building a space-age ‘universal language translator’

Meta has just announced it is building an AI translation tool that can convert over 100 languages in a variety of different ways. Will it beat the competition?
A close-up of the Mifcom Big Boss PC showing its seven RTX 4090 GPUs.

This absurd PC with 7 RTX 4090s costs an eye-watering $31,600

There’s power, and then there’s the power of seven RTX 4090s inside one PC. That’s what one company is offering in its Big Boss PC, all for a hefty $31,600.
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Why I gave up selling tech on Facebook Marketplace

A nightmarish week of trying to sell a MacBook and a gaming PC convinced me that Facebook Marketplace isn't worth your time for tech.
A person tries on an Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset in an Apple Store, with an Apple employee alongside them.

Apple’s Vision Pro may help your eyesight in this genius way

The Vision Pro could help glasses wearers find the perfect prescription by infusing its lenses with liquid, not glass. It’s a genius idea -- but will it work?
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Google Bard could soon become your new AI life coach

A new report claims Google is building an AI life coach to help people with their problems. But it flies in the face of warnings from Google’s own AI experts.
A laptop screen shows the home page for ChatGPT, OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot.

ChatGPT may soon moderate illegal content on sites like Facebook

OpenAI says GPT-4 -- the AI behind ChatGPT Plus -- could soon moderate content online. That may end the stress for human moderators at Facebook and elsewhere.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

MacBooks could finally get Face ID to boost your security

A new patent suggests Apple is working on bringing Face ID to its MacBook laptops, which could massively improve your security while using the devices.
Apple's new Mac Pro sits on display in the showroom during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).

Apple could soon kill off the Mac Pro, new report claims

A new report claims Apple might drop the Mac Pro from its Mac lineup when the M3 series of chips launches. If true, that could be bad news for pro users.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault

ChatGPT is changing the world, but is it giving hackers new tools to make malicious Mac malware? We interviewed a new Mac security outfit to find out.
An iPhone on a table with the Siri activation animation playing on the screen.

Apple has been secretly working on a ChatGPT rival for years

Apple has been developing a ChatGPT rival for years, Tim Cook says. The admission hints that the company could launch its own chatbot sooner rather than later.
The Siri activation animation on an iPhone running iOS 14.

Apple’s ChatGPT rival is reportedly ‘significantly behind competitors’

Apple is working on a ChatGPT rival but it’s many years away from release. That’s according to a new report, which suggests Apple has a long way to catch up.
The Facebook app icon on an iPhone home screen, with other app icons surrounding it.

Facebook might get chatbots — and that could be a problem

A new report claims Facebook will soon get chatbots with personalities, but concerns have been raised over the implications for privacy and misinformation.
A man wears Apple Vision Pro.

The next Vision Pro could let you see invisible energy

A new patent shows Apple is working on letting the Vision Pro headset visualize invisible energy like Wi-Fi signals and radio waves. Here’s how it could work.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

Hackers are using AI to create vicious malware, says FBI

AI tools like ChatGPT are being used to create malware and fuel terrorist activity, says the FBI, in a potentially worrying sign for future cybersecurity.
The Arc web browser running on macOS Ventura, showing the tab sidebar on the left.

I tried the trendy new Arc browser — and this one feature blew my mind

A brand-new browser just dropped that does things totally differently from what you’re used to. One feature in particular is unlike anything I’ve seen before.
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

Google is creating ‘internet surveillance DRM,’ critics say

Google’s new project could be misused to prevent ad blocking and destroy rival browsers, critics say. Google argues it is fighting for privacy. Who is right?
A person plays a game on the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple’s Vision Pro could get this incredible gaming upgrade

Apple’s Vision Pro headset might soon get advanced haptic controls, turning your hands into controllers and leveling up your virtual reality gaming experience.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Apple may be working on a crazy modular MacBook with 3 screens

Future MacBooks could be modular devices made up of multiple displays and keyboards connected in almost any arrangement, an unusual new Apple patent suggests.