I hate sharing my Mac, but a face-unlocking app finally cured my privacy paranoia

A new free and open source Mac app called FaceGate lets you lock individual apps using Face Unlock,Touch ID, or a password, all processed locally on your device.

Rachit Agarwal     July 1

The charm of a tiny Windows tablet is apparently dead at Microsoft. Long live the Surface Go!

Microsoft has reportedly stopped manufacturing Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go devices, leaving Surface Pro and Surface Laptop as the company’s remaining Surface PC lines

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 1

Gemini Spark lands on the Mac, and it wants to tackle your chores while you relax

Gemini Spark lands on Mac and can now sort your files, build spreadsheets, and even run tasks while you're away from your desk.

Rachit Agarwal     June 30

Anthropic finally brings back Claude Fable 5, but you’ll have to live with a temporary usage limit

Anthropic is restoring access to Claude Fable 5 globally on July 1, weeks after a US government directive forced it to pull the model for all users.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 30

Claude’s Sonnet 5 is built to do more on its own and cost you less

Claude Sonnet 5 launches with performance close to Opus 4.8, priced at $2/$10 per million tokens through August 31, before rising to $3/$15.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 30

Apple Creator Studio adds AI tools across Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro

Apple Creator Studio has received a major AI update, adding automatic captions, edit detection, Auto Mask, image generation, and tighter workflows between Apple’s creative apps.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 30

AI browsers like Perplexity Comet can be tricked into spilling your password through BioShocking exploit

A new exploit called BioShocking convinces AI browsers they're playing a game, then gets them to hand over your private data.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 30

Google Play’s latest speed boost goes way beyond the phone

Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches, TVs, tablets, and car systems, plus AI labels and new game video tools.

Paulo Vargas     June 30

Peacock Premium Plus joins YouTube as the streaming bundle battle gets messier

Peacock Premium Plus is now available through YouTube Primetime Channels for $16.99 per month, but existing Peacock subscribers should check account and billing details before switching.

Paulo Vargas     June 30

OpenClaw lands on Android and iOS, turning your phone into a control hub for your AI agent

OpenClaw, the open source AI agent, just launched native iOS and Android apps that pair with your own self hosted gateway.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 30

Gemini will now take notes for you in Google Meet for you, if you the minimum $20 AI tax

Google Meet’s Gemini-powered “Take notes for me” feature is rolling out to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, but the useful meeting upgrade starts behind a $20 monthly plan.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 29

After iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, the iMac could be the next in line for an OLED screen upgrade

TrendForce's latest AMOLED report confirms the iMac is on Apple's OLED roadmap, though no launch timeline has been specified yet.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 29

This $1,299 gaming PC wants to be a Steam Machine without waiting for Valve

MetaPCs has opened preorders for Steamroller, a $1,299 SteamOS gaming desktop built with standard PC parts instead of a console-style custom design

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 29

This cheap Steam Machine clone sounds too good to be true because it probably is

A SteamOS-style mini PC listing from China claims desktop AMD graphics, 2TB storage, and a low price, but the hardware details and chassis design raise major red flags

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 29

A YouTuber 3D printed an entire outfit, but the comfort and cost are more complicated than you’d think

Matthew Trahan 3D printed an entire wardrobe in 593 hours for roughly $100 in materials, but the Prusa Core 1L printer required for the project costs $1,999.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 28

The memory crisis isn’t going to ease, and you will pay the price for it, says a research firm

Jefferies projects memory prices will rise 40-50% in Q3 2026 and another 30-40% in Q4, with no meaningful relief until 2028.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 28

Apple’s next Mac Studio could get a new M5 Ultra chip and a cooler upgrade

New reports claim that Apple is preparing an M5 Ultra Mac Studio this year, with an M7 Ultra model and improved cooling planned for the future.

Varun Mirchandani     June 28

Apple’s historically high tax for RAM upgrades on Macs has now become absurd

Mac buyers are being hit with doubled RAM upgrade prices on some configurations, even though Apple’s upgrade pricing was already far above typical market rates.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 28

Windows 11 is getting a new Screen Tint mode, and your eyes might thank Microsoft

Microsoft is testing a new Screen Tint accessibility feature in Windows 11 that helps reduce eye strain with customizable color overlays.

Varun Mirchandani     June 27

Apple’s looking at a politically radioactive fix for the memory crisis, and the US government isn’t happy about it

Days after raising Mac and iPad prices over the memory crisis, Apple is seeking White House approval to buy DRAM from a Pentagon-blacklisted Chinese chipmaker.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 27

As iPads get pricier, Motorola’s Pad 70 Pro arrives as a solid option… just not for US buyers yet

The Moto Pad 70 Pro packs a 144Hz 3.5K screen, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, JBL quad speakers, and Moto Pen Pro stylus in the box, but only in India for now.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 27

The refurbished MacBook Neo may be your best way around Apple’s price hike

Refurbished MacBook Neo models have appeared on Apple’s online store, but the savings may not be as generous as you would expect.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 27

This cross-device clipboard app solves the copy-paste problem I keep running into on my Mac

ClipboardAI saves copied text, links, codes, images, and more into a searchable history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 26

If you miss the feel of paper in the digital age, this app gives your Mac’s screen a textured look

Paperman is a desktop utility for Mac and Windows that adds paper-like textures over your screen to soften contrast and reduce the glossy look of modern displays.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 26

I dug these last-hour Prime Day smart home, laptop, and accessory deals that are irresistible

Prime Day 2026 is ending. These are the best last-minute deals on smart home devices, laptops, tablets, and accessories.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 26

Apple’s biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years may skip the chip everyone expected

Apple is reportedly planning a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED and touch support, but the expected M6 Pro and M6 Max chips may not happen.

Nadeem Sarwar     June 26

You may have to wait until 2027 for Macs with Apple’s best chips

Apple may be reshuffling its Mac silicon roadmap in a big way. While the M6 is reportedly arriving soon, the most powerful Pro and Max chips could be pushed to 2027 in favor of bigger AI upgrades.

Shimul Sood     June 26

I found these two Prime Day flagship laptop deals for display snobs and practical buyers

These Samsung and Microsoft Prime Day laptop deals take different routes to high-end value: a 16-inch AMOLED 2-in-1 or a Surface Laptop under $1,000.

Paulo Vargas     June 26

Your Windows 10 PC just got an extra year of security updates, here’s how to get it for free

Millions of Windows 10 PCs that can't run Windows 11 just got breathing room, as Microsoft stretches its free security update program through October 2027.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 26

Framework found a way to make its new laptop cheaper, but don’t celebrate yet

Some Framework Laptop 13 Pro buyers will get upgraded from 500GB to 1TB SSD storage while also seeing their order price come down.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 26

Apple just raised Mac prices, and Prime Day is your last chance to beat the hike

The best Prime Day 2026 MacBook deals, from the MacBook Neo at $589.99 to the 16-inch MacBook Pro at $2,494, all at prices that predate Apple's latest hike.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 25

The Macflation crisis is here, and I just dodged it by a hair

I bought an M5 MacBook Air in India for roughly $1,078, eleven days before Apple raised prices by over $300 in the same market. This is my story.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 25

Microsoft Copilot can now handle more of your finance work in Excel with reusable skills and data connectors

Microsoft added reusable Skills, new financial data connectors, and traceability features to Copilot in Excel, built specifically for finance teams.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 25

Apple could skip Pro and Max trims for M6 silicon, eyes M7 for beefy upgrades

Apple may launch the M6 chip in just a base configuration, skipping Pro and Max tiers entirely, while saving those upgrades, along with a new Ultra variant, for the M7 lineup arriving in early 2027.

Nadeem Sarwar     June 25

Apple just raised the price of its products by hundreds of dollars

Apple increased MacBook, iPad, iMac, and Mac Studio prices today, with some products rising by hundreds of dollars as memory costs hit a tipping point.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 25

I found 2 Prime Day budget laptop deals that make sense for students, work, and everyday use

Prime Day has dropped prices on two budget Windows laptops from ASUS and HP that make sense for work, school, and everyday use.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 25

This website publicly shames popular sites like Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify for being too lazy to add passkeys

A new website called WhyNoPasskeys.com is naming and shaming popular platforms like Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify for lacking passkey support.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 25

I found 2 Prime Day gaming laptop deals that dodge the usual RGB regret

These MSI and ASUS Prime Day gaming laptop deals give you two sensible paths: stronger RTX 5060 performance or a bigger desk-first setup for less.

Paulo Vargas     June 25