Futurist Rocky Scopelliti says AI is starting to develop memory and identity, and argues we need ethical shutdown rules before deleting these systems becomes a bigger problem.

MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro debuts as the first announced 2nm smartphone chip, cutting power use 61% while running AI models up to 30 billion parameters on-device.

OpenRGB just hit version 1.0, adding support for more keyboards, motherboards, and GPUs while making setup smoother for both Windows and Linux users.

Apple has rolled out new child safety features that let parents approve websites, manage app access, set age-based screen time limits, and block more types of harmful content.

Perplexity Portable Computer is coming to Windows PCs with NVIDIA RTX GPUs, bringing local AI agents, privacy and multi-step automation.

Apple has officially released macOS 27, bringing a smarter Siri, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, improved Safari ffeatures, and a range of performance and usability upgrades to compatible Macs.

Microsoft has published a draft AI code of conduct that puts human control firmly ahead of model autonomy, with strict rules against resisting shutdown, expanding goals, or claiming consciousness.

The Comulytic Note Pro makes note-taking easier with AI-powered transcripts and summaries, offering plenty of value despite a few hardware and software limitations.

Acemagic has launched the Kron K5, an affordable Wildcat Lake mini PC for basic work, streaming, video calls, and other everyday tasks. Its 12GB of RAM gives it an advantage over many entry-level PCs that still come with 8GB.

Nvidia’s new RTX Pro 5500 Blackwell packs 84GB of GDDR7 memory and targets rack-mounted workstations running local AI, simulation, rendering, and other demanding professional workloads.

HP has launched a new mini PC that pairs a Mac mini-like design with Windows 11, Intel Wildcat Lake processors, and plenty of ports.

Microsoft explains how Prism emulation lets RTX Spark run x64 games on Arm and why its latest improvements focus on FPS consistency and smoother performance.

CleanShot X just got its biggest update ever. Studio Mode brings smart zooms, flexible cutting, and full video editing to the best screenshot app for Mac.

Apple is planning a major retail refresh that brings back dedicated Genius Bars, reorganizes pickup and Today at Apple areas, and removes the giant video walls found in many stores.

The internet can be a scary place, especially without a proper password manager. Here's a list of the best password managers you can get right now.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says frontier AI is advancing faster than safety work can keep up and wants companies to deliberately slow model development.

OpenAI agents were linked to a May cyberattack that overwhelmed RubyGems, raising fresh concerns about increasingly autonomous AI systems acting beyond their instructions.

AMD has launched two new six-core Ryzen processors for budget PCs. The Ryzen 5 5500F keeps costs down for existing AM4 systems, and the Ryzen 5 7500 gives newer builds integrated Radeon graphics for $189.

Lenovo's upcoming Googlebook 15 is shaping up to be a surprisingly premium laptop, with a 120Hz display, Intel Core Ultra processor, up to 32GB RAM, and plenty of connectivity options.

Choosing a Windows 11 laptop in 2026 comes down to more than specs. Here’s what matters most and which Dell laptop fits different ways of working.

Looking for the best college laptop under $1,000? Here’s what students actually need, plus why the Dell XPS 13 is the best fit for most budgets.

Apple is making the Apple Watch an always-listening device, and while I still have concerns about bystanders, its privacy safeguards are more reassuring than I expected.

Learn how local AI agents can handle everyday tasks on-device, improve privacy, reduce latency, and use hybrid AI for more demanding workloads.

Apple’s September 2026 event brought the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watches, and AirPods 5 with major upgrades.

DDR5 is faster, but DDR4 can offer better value for everyday work. See why the MSI Cubi 5 1MA prioritizes memory capacity, flexibility, and cost.

Adobe Acrobat’s new AI features, Generate Report and Stylize, arrive September 9 with free, unlimited access. Here’s what they offer.

We picked five of the best B850 motherboards for Ryzen 9000 gaming PCs, covering high-end, white-themed, practical, and value-focused builds.

Adobe's new AI features in Acrobat turn dull PDFs into podcasts, polished decks, and searchable knowledge bases, making documents easier to understand and use.

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Images 2.5 model brings faster generation, sharper details, and smarter edits, plus a fun new Sketch feature that turns doodles into finished art.

Intel plans another 10% CPU price hike in October, its third in a year, while phasing out low-margin chips.

A new PISA 2025 study of 760,000 students across 91 countries links daily AI use in schoolwork to lower test scores.

macOS is great, but it has its gaps. These five utilities fill them, and I miss them every single time I use a Mac without them

Microsoft is making Tab Groups much easier to find in Edge, and Chrome users may find the new approach rather familiar.

For a road warrior looking for a slim and stylish laptop, the Dell 14S fits the bill. It’s neither under- nor over-powered and is an easy-to-live-with companion on the run.

OpenAI is testing a new ChatGPT feature that studies your Slack, Gmail, and Google Drive habits so it can finally sound like you instead of a generic chatbot.

UN rights chief Volker Turk warns AI could become an "existential threat to humanity" and calls for urgent safeguards, citing real incidents of AI escaping its own testing environments.

Google is partnering with Cathay Pacific to test AI-guided contrail avoidance across Asia-Pacific, building on trials that cut warming impact by roughly 40%.

Forget AI detectors, they've been burning innocent students. Teachers are ditching essays for outlines, videos, and chatbot debates instead.