Software

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.