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DeepMind is already figuring out ways to keep us safe from AGI

Google DeepMind has published an exploratory paper about all the ways AGI could go wrong and what we need to do to stay safe.
Computing News
Reading comics on Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

New iPad mini leak should make you think twice before buying one right now

More information has popped up about a potential OLED iPad mini coming in 2026.
Mobile News
Embargo: April 3, 3AM PT. Proton VPN Windows app on monitor.

Proton VPN has a brand new Windows app — plus widgets on mobile

ProtonVPN has launched a new, redesigned version of its Windows app to help users explore more features.
Computing News
NotebookLM internet search Google.

You can now surf the web for sources with NotebookLM

Google's NotebookLM has added a source search feature that lets you expand your notebooks with new information from the internet.
Computing News
iPhone 13 mini updating to iOS 18.4.

iOS 18.4 bug is bringing old deleted apps back from the dead

Users are reporting a weird bug after updating to iOS 18.4 that seemingly causes old deleted apps to reappear on their home screens.
Mobile News
Proton Drive browser and app on monitor

Proton Drive has a new macOS app and it looks great

Proton has released a 2.0 version of its Proton Drive macOS app with a completely new look and double the speed.
Computing News
Ampler e-bike with usb-c charging.

You can charge this e-bike with your laptop charger

This new European e-bike uses USB-C chargers to power up its battery.
Cars Outdoors
Android figurine holding a balloon in the shape of the Gemini logo at MWC 2025

Google might be making Gemini more child-friendly

It looks like Google is working on a version of Gemini for kids to help them with their homework.
Computing News
OpenAI ChatGPT image

The delay is over — you can now generate images with ChatGPT for free

After a five-day delay, the new image generation feature for ChatGPT has now rolled out to free users.
Computing News
Monitor showing the 2025 AAAI study on AI.

Study says AI hype is hindering genuine research on artificial intelligence

A new study from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence shows concerns from the science community on the state of AI research.
Computing Features
Computer monitor showing VS Code.

­I’m finally learning to code — and I didn’t start with a programming course

Getting started is the hardest thing when it comes to studying. If you need to shake things up, maybe what worked for me will work for you too.
Computing Features
microsoft dark mode sign in.

Microsoft sign-in gets redesign and, more importantly, dark mode

Microsoft is rolling out a new authentication process with a new focus on passwordless logins and a dark mode.
Computing News
The Vivaldi web browser running in macOS Sequoia.

Vivaldi boosts privacy by adding a VPN right in your browser

Vivaldi has teamed up with Proton to bring its users an in-browser VPN.
Computing News
iOS 19 sample logo.

Don’t get too excited by those iOS 19 mock-ups — they’re probably not accurate

Mock-up images of iOS 19 have been floating around online recently, but Mark Gurman thinks they're "not representative" of the real thing.
Mobile News
Mockup of redesigned iPhone 17 Pro.

The base iPhone 17 display could look as good as the iPhone 16 Pro

A new report from Korean outlet ETNews suggests that all iPhone 17 models will receive the highest-quality Samsung OLED panels.
Mobile News
An MSI gaming monitor at CES 2025.

Nvidia G-Assist uses AI to configure game settings so you don’t have to

From April Fool's joke to real-life product, Nvidia's G-Assist is here to configure your game settings and control your peripherals for you.
Computing News
Enpass Personal's Vault settings are open showing Google Drive integration.

The Google Drive app for Snapdragon PCs is finally out of beta

If you're a Snapdragon PC owner, you can finally download the official Arm64 version of the Google Drive app.
Computing News
Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

macOS 16: everything you need to know

macOS 16 is expected to debut at WWDC this year. Here's everything we know about the new software version so far.
Computing Features
Jacob Roach playing a game on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 monitor.

Samsung wants to speed up the OLED takeover

Samsung is the king of OLED displays, and the king says it's time for OLED to overtake LCD and become more affordable.
Computing News
Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray showing Google Maps.

Google accidentally deleted users’ data, but there’s no apology in sight

Google has accidentally deleted Google Maps Timeline data for some users, and if you didn't have backups turned on, you can't get it back.
Computing News
Coding on a MacBook

Vibe coding: What it is, and why you should give it a miss

Imagine building an entire app without typing a single line of code -- the vibe coding trend says it's possible, but I have big doubts.
Computing Features
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS installed.

It’s go time: Pre-orders for the SteamOS Legion Go S model are up

If you want to try out the first ever third-party hardware running SteamOS -- it's time to pre-order.
Computing News
Google video of NotebookLM mind map feature.

NotebookLM’s new Mind Maps could help you learn more efficiently

Google's AI research tool, NotebookLM, has a new feature that will let you break down and consume information from multiple sources all in one interactive diagram.
Computing News
Meta AI WhatsApp widget.

Meta AI is coming to Europe after almost a whole year of negotiations

A limited version of Meta AI will start rolling out in Europe this week after overcoming
Mobile News
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Razer’s new AI-powered bug detector could help games release faster

Razer's new AI tech could help game developers find bugs quick and finish games quicker.
Computing News
A command in the Command Prompt in Windows 11.

Microsoft might make your PC specs easier to understand

A potential new feature has been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build that explains device specifications with a handy FAQ.
Computing News
Launching Gemini Deep Research query on Chrome desktop.

You can now have secret chats with Google’s Gemini in incognito mode

You can now try out a limited version of Google's Gemini AI model without signing in or signing up for a Google account.
Computing News
EMBARGO: 18 March 2025 9am PT - new Gemini features.

Gemini’s new feature might make it your new favorite group project partner

Google has dropped new Gemini features designed for creative collaboration with the AI assistant.
Computing News
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is working on making it easier to talk to your PC

Microsoft is testing a way to make voice commands for Windows a whole lot more natural and easy to use.
Computing News
The Android 16 logo on a smartphone, resting on a shelf.

Android 16 will add handy productivity feature for desktop workers

A new Android 16 feature has been spotted -- the ability to screen record external displays connected to your Android device.
Mobile News
Discord SDK in-game menu.

Discord is supercharging games with built-in messaging and voice chats

Developers can now add Discord features right into their games, which is going to make it a lot easier for us to chat with friends.
Computing News
Copilot key on the Asus ROG Falchion HFX.

The latest Windows 11 build has a surprising bug — it gets rid of Copilot

The latest Windows build has found itself with an interesting bug -- it unintentionally removes the Copilot app and unpins it from the taskbar.
Computing News
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Europe wants to get in on big tech — here’s why that could be good for everyone

If you're looking for a silver lining in all the current political strife, the "Euro Stack" could be it. More competition for big tech means more choices for us.
Computing News
Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.2.

Massive Final Fantasy XIV 7.2 update brings players a bunch of new content

Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.2 is nearly here and it's finally bringing back Field Exploration, along with plenty of other fun stuff.
Gaming News
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