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These M4 MacBook Pro leaks are getting insane, and I don’t know what to believe anymore

The M4 MacBook Pro leaks are still coming -- this time we've got a second unboxing video and a Facebook group allegedly selling 200 units.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

A YouTuber with 11 million subscribers just unboxed the M4 MacBook Pro

The M4 MacBook Pro leaks just keep on coming. This time, it has allegedly been fully unboxed and benchmarked in a YouTube video.
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New AI tool can tell you how to get what you want — from other AIs

Pronto is a new AI tool that teaches you how to talk to other AI more effectively — in other words, how to get better at prompt engineering.
Bladur's Gate 3 being played on the M3 MacBook Air.

An all-glass MacBook? Here’s what Apple thinks it would look like

A new Apple patent shows ideas for a MacBook-like device with a glass housing, complete with a virtual keyboard and trackpad.
A screenshot of Microsoft WordPad running on Windows 11.

It’s official — Microsoft WordPad is dead after 29 years

Microsoft WordPad is officially deprecated, which means it will disappear as soon as you update to 24H2. There is a workaround, though.
An open MacBook Pro on a table.

The M4 MacBook Pro is apparently listed for sale on Facebook — but I don’t buy it

Though Apple has yet to announce a MacBook event, an unknown source claims a new M4 MacBook Pro model is up for sale on Facebook and has shared images.
Several Chromebook Plus devices sitting by each other.

Your Chromebook is about to get a massive AI upgrade for free

Google has revealed two new Chromebooks -- a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and a Lenovo Chromebook Duet -- plus a load of new AI features to go with them.
an Apple Vision Pro headset plugged in.

The next Apple Vision Pro is tipped to debut the M5 chip next year

Official information about the Vision Pro 2 is still scarce, but a reputable analyst claims it will go into mass production toward the end of next year.
Asus Vivobook S 15 CoPilot+ front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Sorry, Microsoft — AI isn’t the reason people are buying new laptops

With all the hype around AI PCs this year, you might think everyone is loving the AI on their laptops -- but the IDC thinks it's irrelevant to sales.
Close up of the Meta Orion AR glasses.

Meta reveals Orion, its first fully holographic AR glasses and ‘neural interface’

At the end of the Meta Connect keynote, Meta shared an exclusive look at its first fully functioning prototype of "Orion" — fully holographic AR glasses.
A person compares Bitdefender and Norton antivirus software pricing on a Windows PC.

Why new antivirus software may have just installed itself on your PC

After facing a ban in the United States, Russian antivirus company Kaspersky has deleted and replaced its software on customer PCs.
Alan Truly lays back and enjoys watching a movie in the Meta Quest 3 headset.

The Quest 3 may undergo a significant pricing change

With Meta Connect just a day away, leaks suggest that the launch of the Quest 3S could have major effects on the Quest 3 models.
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Your 2018 MacBook Air is officially ‘vintage’

Apple has added 12 Macs to its list of obsolete and vintage devices, including the popular 2018 MacBook Air.
The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

The MacBook Air M4 could launch sooner than we thought

According to tips from trusted analysts, the M4 refresh of the MacBook Air could launch as early as spring 2025.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft just released its ‘unified gateway to Windows’ for Mac

Microsoft has officially launched its new Windows app, allowing users of various Cloud PC services to access Windows all from one app.
Microsoft Store Ads on a Dell XPS Laptop.

Launching Windows 11 apps could get up to 50% faster thanks to this new tech

Launching Windows 11 apps can be pretty slow, but Microsoft is making changes that could bring big improvements over time.
The iPhone Mirroring feature from macOS Sequoia being demonstrated at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

The macOS Sequoia update just launched. Here’s why you should install it

It's time to update your Mac because Sequoia is finally here. The update brings iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, and much more — just not Apple Intelligence.
Google logo at the company's campus in California.

Google Search has a new way of preserving internet history

Google has started adding Internet Archive links to search results so people can view older versions of websites.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

A forced Windows update is coming next month

Support for Windows 11 22H2 is ending soon and Microsoft will be automatically initiating an update on eligible machines next month.
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 propped up on a table with its 360-degree hinge.

Samsung’s new laptop has literally double the AI

Samsung has announced the first of its Galaxy Book5 lineup and it can use both Copilot+ experiences and Galaxy AI.
The keyboard and trackpad on the new Surface Laptop.

Microsoft is already reinventing Copilot

Microsoft is getting ready to reveal the next phase of its Copilot offerings in a LinkedIn event on September 16.
Android 15 logo on a Google Pixel 8.

This potential Android 15 feature could turn your tablets into PCs

Information has been circulating about a heavily improved Android desktop mode that allows you to use your tablet like a mini desktop PC.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

MacBook Pro may make an exciting change to its RAM

After more than a decade of using 8GB of RAM in its base models, Apple may be switching to 16GB with the upcoming M4 series.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

OLED MacBook Pros can’t come soon enough

A new source states lays out some possible release dates for the OLED MacBook Pro.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

There’s more good news about the upcoming M4 MacBook Pros

Apple has reportedly begun mass production of new-generation MacBook Pros, giving us yet more reason to expect a launch before the end of the year.
The Meta Quest 3 and Quest Pro appear side-by-side.

Meta may have canceled its high-end Apple Vision Pro competitor

Rumors have been circling for a while about Meta's answer to the Vision Pro, but according to two employees, the project was officially scrapped this week.
windows 10 control panel

It’s time to say goodbye to the Windows Control Panel

Microsoft has kept its mouth shut for years as the Control Panel has slowly been replaced by the Settings app -- but now its deprecation is official.
Recall promotional image.

Recall is alive, but its rollout will be slow

Microsoft has posted an update about its delayed Copilot+ feature Recall, saying it will be ready for Windows Insiders testing in October.
A photo of the Sensel Click Composer Software running on Windows 11

Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrade requirements

The latest Insider Build of Windows 11 has patched the "/product server" workaround that let old CPUs easily bypass the system requirements check.
macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

You can finally try out Apple Intelligence on your Mac. Here’s how

The second macOS developer beta is out and it lets anyone try some of the new Apple Intelligence features.
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This DIY gaming laptop does something completely unheard of

YouTuber Socket Science has managed to squeeze an entire desktop PC into a gaming laptop case -- and it actually works.
Promotional image for Windows Phone Link showing a phone mirroring on a laptop screen.

Windows is getting its own version of AirDrop

A new feature is coming to Phone Link on Windows PCs: the ability to seamlessly share files with mobile devices running Android.
Someone using Paint 3D on a tablet with a stylus.

Microsoft is axing this seven-year-old Windows app

According to a banner that's appeared in-app, Paint 3D won't be available in the Microsoft Store starting on November 4 of this year.
The Apple TV 4K standing vertically with the Apple logo showing from the front

The new Mac mini may be almost as small as the Apple TV

The latest Mac mini model is due before the end of the year and rumors suggest it's going to be a lot smaller than its predecessor.