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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     April 2

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

Your entire workflow, now on autopilot (finally).

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     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

Computing     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.

Computing     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.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 17

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