Discord’s experimental Game Mode will cut animations and effects during gameplay to reduce CPU and GPU usage. Rollout starts the week of October 5.

TU Graz researchers found file-notification flaws letting apps track your Windows, Linux, Android, or macOS activity without file access.

Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS with voice replication, custom voice creation, and detailed control over emotions, accents, pacing, and dialogue.

Opera’s built-in VPN can now detect public or unsecured Wi-Fi and switch on automatically. The feature is opt-in for now, so users will need to enable it first in settings.

Bitdefender’s new VPN for AI agents gives each task its own temporary private connection, keeps it isolated from the rest of the computer, and closes the connection when the task is complete. It is currently in Beta and free to try on MacOS.

Discord is rolling out its revised age-verification system, using account activity and other signals to classify most users while also adding new ways to confirm age that don’t require an ID or face scan.

A network of fraudulent dating apps used thousands of AI personas to lure people into paid conversations, with real workers helping keep the deception alive.

Millions are turning to ChatGPT to check suspicious messages as online fraud rises, but AI remains a second opinion rather than a foolproof security tool.

ExpressVPN launched Fortify, a Wi-Fi 6 VPN router built with GL.iNet, offering up to 900Mbps VPN speeds and replacing the retired Aircove at $199.99.

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.

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.

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

Adobe for Slack lets users create images, videos, and PDFs by prompting Slackbot, which routes requests to over 70 Adobe creative tools.

Proton says 85% of the VPN apps in its US analysis contain trackers, while dozens can also access users’ physical location.

The best free antivirus software for Mac can provide real-time protection or useful on-demand scans. Here are our top free picks for 2026 and what each one leaves out.

OpenAI and more than 100 organizations warn that increasingly capable AI could make cyberattacks more widespread and sophisticated, putting pressure on defenders to act now.

The best free antivirus software can protect your PC without a subscription. These are our top free picks from Bitdefender, Avast, Microsoft, and more.

I never liked macOS widgets, until I found an app with better looking, more customizable widgets than Apple's own. Here's the full breakdown.

A macOS Screen Sharing flaw that Apple patched on August 6 has already been exploited in the wild.

OpenAI warns that ChatGPT Computer History files on Mac aren't encrypted and may be accessible to other programs running under the same user account.

Gramola keeps my music within reach without pulling me away from work. It’s a Mac app that has made my daily listening surprisingly better.

This free, local AI dictation app pastes your words straight into any app, no subscription, no cloud required, and it's shockingly accurate. Here's why I can't stop using it.

U.S. courts will soon publicly report how often judges authorize spyware and hacking tools to intercept communications, giving Americans a clearer view of government surveillance.

The best Mac browser in 2026 depends on how you use your Mac. Safari leads overall, while Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Dia, and Vivaldi stand out for different needs.

The FBI is warning that criminals are hijacking online accounts to steal intimate photos and videos, using familiar tactics including phishing, fake support messages, and password attacks.

Beeper's latest update merges conversations with the same contact across different apps into one thread, adds Labels, polls, and CarPlay support.