Mozilla is fighting a losing battle to prove VPNs are essential privacy tools for everyone

Mozilla is warning UK regulators against undermining VPNs, arguing they remain essential privacy and security tools as restrictions grow worldwide.

Varun Mirchandani     May 17

CleanShot X is my favorite Mac utility. Here are 8 features that will convince you, too.

macOS has a built-in screenshot tool that gets the basics right. But once you need more, it falls short. CleanShot X is the upgrade your Mac deserves, and these 8 features prove it.

Rachit Agarwal     May 15

Google says AI is being abused at industrial scale for cyberattacks, and it just thwarted one

Google thwarted the first confirmed AI-powered cyberattack, where hackers used AI to find and exploit an unknown software flaw.

Manisha Priyadarshini     May 11

Discord Nitro now includes Xbox Game Pass as a freebie

Discord Nitro now comes with Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, making it a more tempting option for users who spend most of their time gaming with friends.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     May 11

If your router or drone maker is banned in the US, it will get an update lifeline until 2029

The FCC extended update support for restricted routers and drones until 2029, aiming to avoid cybersecurity risks caused by unsupported and vulnerable devices.

Moinak Pal     May 10

Canvas hack hit students at the worst time, and it’s a wake up call for schools everywhere

A platform many schools depend on for exams, grades, and daily coursework went dark at the worst possible moment. Now, with hackers claiming to hold millions of student records, the Canvas breach is raising urgent questions about digital security in education.

S. Kumar Manglam     May 10

macOS 27 to refine the Liquid Glass design approach, but nothing too dramatic

Apple is reportedly refining the Liquid Glass interface in macOS 27 to improve readability, transparency effects, and overall usability without major design changes.

Varun Mirchandani     May 10

ExpressVPN Makes Your Internet Easier and Remains the Gold Standard for Privacy in 2026

Worried about your data being tracked or your connection being unsafe? ExpressVPN sets the benchmark for a safer online experience, helping you surf securely, without disrupting your browsing from as low as $3.49/month.

Krittika Owary     April 29

Xbox Game Pass could get more pocket-friendly with Discord tie-up

Discord Nitro subscribers may soon get access to an Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition bundle with over 50 games and limited cloud streaming.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 24

At last, Microsoft will spare you the shame of unintended hand raise in Teams

Accidentally hitting Raise Hand instead of sending an emoji reaction is one of Teams' most common frustrations but Microsoft is finally fixing it.

Manisha Priyadarshini     April 21

One of the most controversial US agencies could be testing Anthropic’s uber-powerful Mythos AI

The NSA's reported use of Anthropic's Mythos exposes a growing split inside Washington, where Pentagon resistance to the company is colliding with demand for powerful AI tools built for serious cybersecurity work.

Paulo Vargas     April 20

Google’s Gemini just gatecrashed Apple’s Mac party, and it beat Siri to the door

Google launched a free native Gemini app for macOS 15+ on April 15, 2026, with a keyboard shortcut (Option + Space), screen-sharing AI assistance, and image and video generation.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 15

Over a hundred Chrome extensions discovered raising hell. Check out if you’ve been using one

A new report links 108 Chrome extensions to identity theft, session hijacking, and browser abuse, which means your harmless-looking add-on could deserve a closer look right now if you haven't audited Chrome lately.

Paulo Vargas     April 15

Claude Cowork is becoming shared workplace infrastructure

Anthropic is pushing Claude Cowork beyond preview with enterprise controls, analytics, and connector governance, a sign it wants the product used across operations, finance, marketing, and legal, not kept inside technical teams.

Paulo Vargas     April 12

Microsoft Teams is about to fix an utterly embarrassing daily problem in meetings

Microsoft is bringing a pre-join mic test to Teams while also rolling out privacy-first Copilot recaps, giving everyday users a smoother call start and enterprises tighter control over AI meeting summaries.

Paulo Vargas     April 12

Experts uncover a 49-day time bomb that is likely slowing down your Mac

A newly uncovered macOS bug acts like a time bomb, freezing the system's internal network clock after 49.7 days and causing apps and websites to stop working.

Manisha Priyadarshini     April 9

3 reasons why I’m jealous of Apple’s macOS in 2026

A Windows user’s honest list of macOS features that still feel smarter, smoother, and frustratingly ahead of Windows PCs in 2026.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 8

Fitness tracking under scrutiny as Strava military data leak exposes personnel

Strava activity logs tied to over 500 UK military personnel show how shared fitness data can reveal identities, routines, and sensitive locations, turning simple workouts into a potential security risk.

Paulo Vargas     April 5

NordVPN’s new free tool shows how much your location data is exposed online

NordVPN just launched My Location, a free tool that shows both your physical and IP-based virtual location, helping you understand what websites actually know about where you are.

Manisha Priyadarshini     April 3

Even astronauts on the way to the moon hit Outlook problems

Astronauts on Artemis II ran into a familiar Outlook failure mid-flight, forcing mission control to step in and troubleshoot. The glitch shows how even deep space missions still depend on everyday software.

Paulo Vargas     April 3

This new AI attack steals models without touching the system

AI models may no longer be safe behind walls, as researchers show signals from GPUs can reveal their inner design without hacking, using a small antenna and side-channel analysis from several meters away.

Paulo Vargas     April 2

Slack is getting more features than you can count on fingers and toes

Your entire workflow, now on autopilot (finally).

Shimul Sood     April 1

A simple coding mistake is exposing API keys across thousands of websites

A large-scale study has revealed that websites are unintentionally exposing API keys tied to services like AWS, Stripe, and OpenAI, with most leaks traced back to publicly accessible JavaScript files.

Manisha Priyadarshini     March 26

macOS 26.4 adds a neat charging feature that Windows laptops have had for years

macOS 26.4 introduces a new "Slow Charger" indicator that alerts you when your MacBook is connected to an underpowered adapter or cable, making it easier to diagnose slow charging issues.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 26

Apple killed Launchpad, now it’s blocking your replacement

Apple removed Launchpad in macOS Tahoe, but it’s also blocking apps that bring it back, leaving Mac users with fewer options and developers navigating unclear App Store rules.

Paulo Vargas     March 26

WWDC 2026: Everything we expect from Apple’s June event 

From Siri 2.0 and iOS 27's stability overhaul to the HomePad and Mac Studio M5 Ultra, here's every major announcement expected at Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 24

macOS 26.4 is out now with subtle upgrades and a big hint about the future

macOS 26.4 is now available with new emoji, battery charge limits, Safari tweaks, and performance fixes, but no major Siri AI upgrades yet.

Varun Mirchandani     March 24

Google is readying Gemini AI app for Mac with Desktop Intelligence

Google is testing a Gemini AI app for Mac with Desktop Intelligence, allowing it to access apps and on-screen content for smarter responses.

Varun Mirchandani     March 19

The VPN issues on your phone are apparently an unfixed Android 16 bug

Android 16 users may need to double-check their privacy

Moinak Pal     March 19

You’re getting a free VPN in Firefox, here’s why it matters

Firefox is adding a built-in free VPN with 50GB monthly data, aiming to solve trust issues around free privacy tools while keeping protection inside the browser.

Paulo Vargas     March 19

Everything new that’s coming to your Mac with macOS 26.4

macOS Tahoe 26.4 is nearly here — and it's bringing back things Apple quietly took away, plus a few features that should've existed from the start.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 17

Your browser is now a cyberpunk OS with native Bluesky hooks

Aether OS launches in alpha, bringing a Matrix-inspired desktop to your browser with 42 apps and native Bluesky integration.

Paulo Vargas     March 16

MacOS isn’t too much of a safe haven than Windows as infostealers come for Apple computers

MacBooks aren't the safe havens they once were. A new Sophos report reveals a clever macOS malware campaign that only needs you to paste one terminal command.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 13

Can the $599 MacBook Neo actually handle gaming? A new test tries to find out

A new gaming test shows how Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo performs across 10 different games, highlighting both the surprising strengths and the limits of Apple’s budget laptop.

Varun Mirchandani     March 12

After games and GPUs, Nvidia’s next target is an AI agent market to handle your work

Nvidia plans to launch NemoClaw, an open-source platform for AI agents that work across any hardware, targeting enterprise customers with added security features.

Paulo Vargas     March 11

Setapp now lets you pay for Mac and iOS apps in full or as standalone subcriptions

MacPaw now lets you avoid paying for its entire catalog of apps as a membership fee. You can now pay for lifetime access, or subscribe to only a few.

Nadeem Sarwar     March 3

1Password just got more expensive, so here are some pocket-friendly alternatives

1Password is raising subscription prices soon. Find out what’s changing, why it’s happening, and how the new costs could impact users.

Rachit Agarwal     February 25

Discord admits it rushed age checks and is rethinking the rollout

Discord delays global age verification rollout after backlash, promising more options, transparency, and a revised launch later in 2026.

Varun Mirchandani     February 24