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A person tries on an Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset in an Apple Store, with an Apple employee alongside them.

Apple’s ‘cheaper’ Vision Pro may not be so cheap after all

Rumors claim Apple is making a cut-price Vision Pro headset, but the price could still be sky high. Can Apple justify it with a great-quality product?
An Apple iSight webcam mounted on a computer monitor.

15 years ago, Apple killed one of its most beautiful designs

Apple’s stunning iSight webcam was killed off 15 years ago, and I’m still waiting for Apple to make something as pretty. Here’s why it was such a great device.
Apple Sidecar press photo

This genius app turns your iPad into a Mac drawing tablet

There’s a new app that lets you use your iPad as a drawing tablet for your Mac. Can it beat Apple’s Sidecar, and will it become a favorite of digital artists?
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air on a desk, with macOS Sonoma running on its display.

Apple’s first OLED MacBooks are still years away, says report

MacBook Pro displays are some of the best around, but Apple is working to replace them with OLED panels. These are still years away, an analyst has claimed.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Apple’s removable MacBook mouse may be its weirdest idea yet

Apple has explored a lot of peculiar ideas, but few are more bizarre than its latest patent for a removable MacBook key that doubles up as a minuscule mouse.
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

Google has a great idea to fix your tab chaos in Chrome

The more you use a web browser, the worse your tab overload can become. Thankfully, Google has a great idea to fix the issue in Chrome with a handy automation.
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Your next MacBook Pro may get a major battery boost — here’s why

Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops already offer incredibly battery life, but that could be boosted even further thanks to an intriguing technology improvement.
A MacBook with Google Chrome loaded.

Apple almost rejected Google for this key Safari feature

An ongoing trial has revealed that Apple considered dropping Google in place of DuckDuckGo for Safari’s private browsing tool, with major privacy implications.
Apple's Craig Federighi presents new features in macOS Sonoma at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

Common macOS Sonoma problems and how to fix them

Having trouble with Apple’s macOS Sonoma operating system? We’ve got the fixes to the most common problems, helping you get your Mac back up and running again.
A MacBook Pro running macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

Apple’s new M3 Macs could launch any day now, leak claims

A fresh leak has claimed Apple’s new Macs outfitted with M3 chips could launch imminently, bringing better power and efficiency to the company’s computers.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

Bing Chat just beat a security check to stop hackers and spammers

CAPTCHA challenges are designed to thwart hackers and spam bots, but someone has just shown that ChatGPT can beat them. That’s worrying news for cybersecurity.
The Cooler Master CMODX Sneaker X PC against a red background.

This weird sneaker PC is on sale for less than you might think

Cooler Master’s bizarre Sneaker X -- a PC shaped like a massive shoe -- has just gone on sale, and the price has been cut massively compared to earlier rumors.
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

Bing Chat’s ads are sending users to dangerous malware sites

The Bing Chat AI chatbot often serves up adverts to its users, but it turns out these ads can be hijacked by malicious websites containing dangerous malware.
A laptop screen shows the home page for ChatGPT, OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot.

This powerful ChatGPT feature is back from the dead — with a few key changes

OpenAI has brought a handy feature back to ChatGPT, but has changed the way it works to make it more reliable. Will it be better this time? We’ll have to see.
Federighi talking about Continuity Camera.

Apple fixed one of my biggest macOS gripes with Sonoma — but I still want more

Continuity Camera is a great tool for video calls, and Apple’s macOS Sonoma fixes some of its worst problems. Despite that, there’s more that could be done.
Apple Vision Pro being worn by a person while using a keyboard.

Apple’s cheaper Vision Pro headset may have been scrapped, report claims

Rumors have claimed Apple is working on a cheaper version of its Vision Pro headset, but a new report says the company may have abandoned the project entirely.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

This new GPU connector may finally kill the melting 12VHPWR

The troublesome 12VHPWR GPU connector that killed so many graphics cards could finally be consigned to history, as a new, safer component may soon replace it.
Intel CEO talking about Meteor Lake

The leaks were wrong — Intel Meteor Lake is coming to desktop

Intel Meteor Lake chips are coming to desktop PCs after all, as Intel has just confirmed that fact in a new interview, putting to bed previous rumors.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

Update your Apple devices now to fix these dangerous exploits

Three actively exploited vulnerabilities have just been discovered in a huge number of Apple devices. Update yours now to ensure it stays safe from hackers.
The Microsoft Windows logo surrounded by colors of red, green, yellow and blue.

Microsoft’s Copilot AI will have an ‘energy,’ apparently

Windows 11received a sizeable upgrade at Microsoft’s September event, with a focus on artificial intelligence alongside new features due to launch soon.
YouTube channel Techtesters reviewing an underclocked AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card.

Someone tweaked AMD’s RX 7800 XT, and the results may surprise you

One YouTuber has discovered that underclocking the AMD RX 7800 XT GPU means it trades blows with Nvidia’s RTX 4070, all while saving you a heap of cash.
Craig Ferguson introducing Mac Gaming at WWDC.

My last hope for Mac gaming is the iPhone 15 Pro

Mac gaming has been struggling to gain traction, but the iPhone 15 Pro’s crossover into console games could make everything better for players on the Mac.
A person's hand holding a smartphone. The smartphone is showing the website for the ChatGPT generative AI.

Most people distrust AI and want regulation, says new survey

The constant scandals surrounding artificial intelligence are taking a toll, with a majority of U.S. adults worrying about the potential impact of the new tech.
A large monitor displaying a security hacking breach warning.

Microsoft accidentally released 38TB of private data in a major leak

Microsoft’s own AI researchers accidentally leaked 38TB of highly sensitive data on their own GitHub page, potentially creating a field day for hackers.
A person using a laptop on a desk with a web browser showing the HubSpot marketplace on their screen.

I write about tech for a living — these are the browser extensions I install on every PC

Browser extensions can enrich the web and solve pesky problems we all find on the internet. Here are my top recommendations for a better browsing experience.
A custom modular handheld games console built using the Framework Laptop's mainboard.

Someone just made a modular handheld console that puts the Steam Deck to shame

You’d be hard pressed to find a modular handheld game consoles, but a YouTuber has just made one based on the Framework Laptop. Here’s what it can do.
Leaked renderings of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, showing two laptops intersecting over each other.

Huge leak reveals Microsoft’s new laptops coming next week

Want to know what’s in the cards for Microsoft’s next laptops? The firm is due to reveal them next week, but a new leak has spilled the beans on what’s coming.
A dark mystery hand typing on a laptop computer at night.

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.
The Razer Core X Chroma external graphics card on a desk next a laptop and a monitor.

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.
The Facebook app icon on an iPhone home screen, with other app icons surrounding it.

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 Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

I found a Chrome extension that makes web browsing bearable again

Cookie consent pop-ups are designed to be manipulative and confusing, but you can beat them and protect your privacy with this clever browser extension.
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.