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A living room showing Cooler Master's Sneaker X custom PC, alongside a TV, table, chairs, and other accoutrements.

Cooler Master’s bizarre gaming shoe costs a cool $6,000

Custom PCs often come in strange shapes, and Cooler Master’s new shoe-shaped Sneaker X arrives hot on the heels of its previous experimental gaming efforts.
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Hackers may have stolen the master key to another password manager

KeePass is a popular password manager, but it is vulnerable to a newly discovered exploit that could let hackers steal your master password in plain text.
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Hackers are using a devious new trick to infect your devices

Two new website domain name extensions have just been launched, and hackers are already abusing them to trick people into downloading malicious files.
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Microsoft just gave you a new way to stay safe from viruses

Password-protected viruses have long been a tactic for hackers to evade detection, but Microsoft has just unleashed a new way of putting them to the sword.
Apple's M2 MacBook Air is super thin and light.

Here’s why Apple’s M3 MacBook chip could destroy its rivals

A new leak has just provided our first glimpse of Apple’s upcoming M3 Mac chip, and we now know exactly why it could blow the competition out of the water.
A person typing on a MacBook Pro while sat on a wooden bench.

I don’t want a touchscreen MacBook, but this feature could convince me

A patent has just been published that shows Apple has had a superb idea for its future touchscreen Mac. If it works, it could change everything for Apple fans.
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Google just made this vital Gmail security tool completely free

If you want to protect your Gmail account from hackers and leaks, you’re in luck, as Google has just made its dark web monitoring tool free for American users.
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This clever browser extension could banish viruses for good

Staying safe online can sometimes be a hassle, but a new browser extension could protect you from malware without interrupting your day or slowing things down.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

ChatGPT tried to pass a college exam and it didn’t go well

ChatGPT can do a lot, but passing a college exam might be a step too far because it lacks the ability to think originally and creatively, research suggests.
A mockup image of Slack's Slack GPT chatbot, showing the Einstein GPT tool suggesting a new sales opportunity.

Slack GPT: attend meetings, summarize messages, and more

Slack is adding its own ChatGPT-like chatbot helper called Slack GPT, and it’ll be able to summarize messages, attend meetings and perfect emails for you.
The MacBook Pro open on a wooden table.

Apple’s next MacBooks and iPads could be in serious trouble

Apple might delay its next line of MacBooks and iPads -- kitted out with the upcoming M3 chip -- until 2024, if this Twitter leaker is to be believed.
A person using the 1Password password manager on a laptop while sat on a couch.

No, 1Password wasn’t hacked – here’s what really happened

1Password users recently got a worrying alert saying their password manager Secret Keys had been changed behind their backs. Yet all was not what it seemed.
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

Microsoft has a new way to keep ChatGPT ethical, but will it work?

Microsoft shut down its AI ethics team in March, but the company says it’s still working on ways to keep ChatGPT and responsible and prevent further scandals.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer

The latest malware report from Elastic Security Labs lays out the security situation for macOS, Windows and Linux -- and the results might surprise you.
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Apple’s Reality Pro headset may launch sooner than anyone expected

A new report has suggested Apple’s Reality Pro mixed-reality headset could go on sale this summer. It’s a much sooner date than anyone previously expected.
Apple's Tim Millet presents the Apple silicon A14 Bionic chip.

Apple may be struggling with its next Mac chips — here’s why that matters

The chips in Apple’s next MacBooks could be facing a serious delay, with chip maker TSMC straining to meet demand in a worrying sign for MacBook and iMac fans.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

Even Microsoft thinks ChatGPT needs to be regulated — here’s why

ChatGPT and other AI tools have developed so fast that regulation is needed to keep them in check, according to a Microsoft-backed software trade group.
MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X on a pink background.

Why Nvidia’s 40-series GPUs will never be for me

Nvidia’s 40-series cards are hugely powerful, but I’m keeping well away from them. From their size to their price tags, there are good reasons to avoid them.
Three iPhone 14 Pro models showing the Dynamic Island, being presented by Apple's Alan Dye.

Apple just blew my mind with this one iPhone 14 Pro feature

The iPhone 14 Pro has a ton of great features, but one stands above them all — and it comes in the place you’d never expect it. It’s totally blown my mind.
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The Apple Watch Ultra looks great, but there’s one reason why I won’t buy it

The new Apple Watch Ultra rejuvenates Apple’s wearable lineup, but it demonstrates Apple is still getting one important thing wrong when it comes to fitness.
New Macbook Pros.

The MacBook Pro has an ugly notch — and there’s one big reason why

I can’t quite believe it, but Apple’s MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 have a notch. Yet there’s one big reason why Apple made this seemingly crazy decision.
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Despite the notch, the new MacBook Pro looks like an amazing comeback

The new MacBook Pro has been announced, sporting a redesigned chassis and powerful new M1 Pro chip at its heart.
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Apple unveils iPhone 13 with new chip, smaller notch, and better cameras

Apple has revealed the new iPhone 13, bringing new camera technologies, better performance, and yes -- even a smaller notch for a less intrusive experience.
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What Apple should have revealed at its iPhone 13 event (but didn’t)

Apple’s California Streaming show was full of new tech unveilings, but so much was still missing. Here’s everything Apple really should have announced.
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No MacBook Pros at WWDC. Here’s why Apple was quiet on its laptops

WWDC is one of Apple’s biggest events of the year, yet the MacBook Pro was conspicuously absent. Here’s why it was a no-show, and when we might next see it.
Man using a 24-inch M1 iMac.

The best MacOS utility apps: 6 amazing tools and tweaks

Take your Mac to the next level with these super-handy utility apps. Each one boosts your Mac’s capabilities -- you will wonder how you went without them.
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Future Macs will borrow this awesome tech from the iPad Pro

When it was revealed at Apple’s Spring Loaded Event, the new iPad Pro had an amazing piece of tech. Now, a report says the MacBook Pro is getting in on the act.
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6 things you didn’t know your Mac could do

Whether you are new to the Mac or a seasoned pro, there are plenty of neat hidden features on your computer just waiting to be found. Here are six of the best.
Man using an Apple Pencil with Apple iPad Pro with M1 chip.

Now Apple has no excuse to keep 5G out of the MacBook

The new iPad Pro comes with an M1 chip and 5G capability, which makes us wonder why 5G is absent from the M1-enabled MacBook. Now, Apple has no excuse.
24-inch iMac at Apple's Spring Loaded event

The iMac redesign is a window into Apple’s future — and it’s exciting

Apple’s iMac redesign is huge in every way, but it would not be possible without the M1 chip. That has huge ramifications for the future of the entire Mac line.
Tim Cook presenting the Mac Pro on stage at WWDC in 2019.

The Mac Pro promised modularity at launch. Two years later, has it delivered?

Two years after its all-encompassing 2019 redesign, has Apple’s Mac Pro lived up to its promise of modularity? We asked two pro users to find out the truth.
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A cheese grater iPhone may be Apple’s worst-ever design idea

A new patent suggests Apple is considering adding a cheese-grater design to future iPhone models. Could this be the company’s wackiest design idea yet?
A woman reaching out while wearing a VR headset.

Apple’s mixed reality headset could be half the weight of other headsets

According to a new report, Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset could have an incredibly low weight compared to rivals, potentially giving it a huge advantage.
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Two new mystery MacBooks will enter production later this year

Two new MacBooks will enter production later in 2021, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. But which models are they? There are plenty of possibilities.
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Modular laptops won’t save the planet, but manufacturers should pay attention

Modular laptops sound cool and could be good for the planet, but they are not enough -- and have plenty of problems of their own. Much more needs to be done.
An Apple iMac Pro on a desk, with the macOS High Sierra desktop on the screen.

From hero to zero: The stunning demise of the iMac Pro

The iMac Pro was once touted as the most powerful Mac ever made, but now lies in tatters. What went wrong and why did Apple discontinue its beefy all-in-one?
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The next MacBook Pro better not have a measly 720p webcam

Apple’s MacBook Pro is due for a huge refresh soon, but it needs to come with an improved webcam. These days, 720p resolution is just not good enough.
A person using Adobe Lightroom CC on an iMac.

A massively redesigned iMac could launch at any moment

Apple’s iMac is due for a major redesign with tons of new features this year, and a subtle change on the company’s website suggests it may happen any day now.