The London High Court awarded a Saudi satirist and human rights activist more than £3 million ($4.1 million USD) in damages on Monday after finding “compelling evidence” that his phone had been hacked with government-grade…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple’s next-generation M5 Macs, including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and a new display, are reportedly ready for launch. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests…
Ravie LakshmananJan 26, 2026Cyber Espionage / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an ongoing campaign that’s targeting Indian users with a multi-stage backdoor as part of a suspected cyber espionage campaign. The activity, per the eSentire…
I don’t know about you, but I’m always charging something on my desk — my smartphone, my tablet, my smartwatch, and definitely my laptop. Well, things would be so much easier with one of these…
Ravie LakshmananJan 26, 2026AI Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions that are advertised as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistants, but also harbor covert functionality to…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports Apple’s 2nd-gen AirTag features a 50% louder speaker and improved U2 Ultra Wideband chip offering enhanced range and tracking capabilities. The updated tracker maintains the…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple may announce a major Siri overhaul within weeks, featuring Google’s Gemini AI technology through a multi-year partnership. Initial Gemini-powered features are expected with…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld argues that Apple’s iPad Magic Keyboard for M4/M5 iPad Pro models offers premium features that justify its price point. The accessory adds a crucial second USB-C…
Ravie LakshmananJan 26, 2026Hacking News / Cybersecurity Security failures rarely arrive loudly. They slip in through trusted tools, half-fixed problems, and habits people stop questioning. This week’s recap shows that pattern clearly. Attackers are moving…
Disappointing news for iPhone and iPad owners last week, when it emerged that from the start of March, Apple will run more ads in App Store search queries. You may feel that searching for “into…