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.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     February 24

You’ll soon be able to cap your MacBook’s charge at 80 percent to preserve battery health

Apple is bringing iPhone's Charge Limit feature to MacBooks with macOS Tahoe 26.4.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     February 17

Hackers are using Gemini to target you, Google says

Google says hackers are abusing Gemini to speed up cyberattacks, from target research to post-breach troubleshooting. The risk is faster iteration and model extraction, not brand-new tactics, which can shrink defender response windows.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     February 13

Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers

Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed and more controls coming later.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     February 13

Want full Discord perks? Prepare to prove you’re an adult

Discord will roll out global age verification in March, requiring face scans or ID for full access to age-restricted servers and features.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     February 9

Chrome may soon use Gemini antiscam protection to flag scams, but it won’t watch every site you visit

Google is testing Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome, a server-side scam check that activates only when a page already looks risky. It’s off by default and requires Enhanced Safe Browsing.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     February 2

Microsoft just upgraded Copilot AI and you might like these new features

Microsoft just rolled out Copilot upgrades that make it easier to pick up old chats, handle longer prompts, and use Copilot on Mac and iPhone. Some features arrive in waves, starting with memory in the US.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 29

Apple’s Creator Studio bundle is finally available and it sounds like a great deal

Apple’s Creator Studio bundle is now live, offering six pro creative apps under one subscription as Apple targets video editors, musicians, and digital creators looking for serious tools as an affordable alternative to Adobe’s Creative Cloud.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     January 28

AI coding work is shifting fast, and your career path may split

AI coding work is rising fast, but the biggest payoff isn’t evenly shared. A Science analysis suggests seasoned developers get stronger gains than newcomers, which could reshape how you learn, interview, and prove value.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 23

1Password helps prevent your passwords from going to scam sites

1Password adds built-in phishing protection that blocks autofill on suspicious sites and warns users before they paste saved credentials.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     January 22

Your robot could obey a sign, not you, thanks to AI robot prompt injection

AI robot prompt injection is no longer just a screen-level problem. Researchers demonstrate that a robot can be steered off-task by text placed in the physical world, the kind of message a human might walk past without a second thought. The attack doesn’t rely on breaking into the robot’s software or spoofing sensors. It instead […]

Computing     Paulo Vargas     January 22

Apple’s Creator Studio bundles six pro apps in a shockingly affordable subscription

Apple Creator Studio bundles six powerful creative apps for just $12.99 a month, and it might be Apple's best value subscription to date.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     January 13

I found an app that turns the worst of MacBook’s design into a browsing relief

For users whose work is scattered across half a dozen (or more) websites, LinkNotch handles the system resource conundrum and tab clutter woes simultaneously, bringing some much-needed zen to the workflow.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     January 8

Featured Chrome extension could be copying your AI chats

A “Featured” browser add-on marketed as privacy protection may have been copying AI chats. Koi Security says Urban VPN Proxy began intercepting prompts and replies after a July 9, 2025 update.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     December 23, 2025

I found a Mac app to take care of my health, and it’s a godsend for all desk warriors

An app to fix your posture, gaze, stress, and water intake – in the most minimalist way possible? That's what Loook is all about.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     December 18, 2025

Santa isn’t the only one watching: Save 50% on Webroot cybersecurity

Save 50% on Webroot Total Protection. Get antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring, and cloud backup for up to 10 devices this holiday season.

Computing     Omair Khaliq Sultan     December 18, 2025

macOS 26.2 puts a light trick on Macs, and it surprised me in total darkness

The latest build of macOS Tahoe (version 26.2) adds a cool Edge Light feature is that is perfect for video calls in the dark, and with a clever trick tagging along.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     December 14, 2025

I found a Mac tool that you’ll love as a sleeker dock with extra tricks

If you're ever wished to replace the Mac's dock with something more functional and less drab, Loopty is the free app that will answer your productivity prayers in impressive style.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     December 11, 2025

I wish Apple made this Mac tool, it’s better than Spotlight and you should try it

Vector is a minimalist take on Spotlight that uses AI to and the gives a conversational twist to the whole experience. It's not perfect, but definitely deserves a chance.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     December 5, 2025

I used AirPods for navigation on my Mac and it was an effortless bliss 

ScrollPods lets you scroll up and down on websites and local files by simply using the vertical head gestures as motions cues. It works surprisingly well, too.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     November 23, 2025

Apple’s eagerly-awaited low-cost MacBook appears ready for early 2026

The wait for a pocket-friendly MacBook is apparently not going to be a long one. But the real surprise would to the cuts Apple makes to keep it in the same bracket as the iPad Air’s hunting ground.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     November 22, 2025

I put a sidebar on my Mac for focused work, and it also fixed a huge Safari gap

SideTab puts a cluster of frequently-used utilities in a collapsing edge panel. It's fantastic for focused work, but also supercharges the Safari experience if you love Apple's browser.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     November 13, 2025

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