Computex got weird: A sword PC, a scented case, and a hologram cooler
Computex in 2026 is a bit of a downer. Even though there are new CPUs from Intel and Nvidia — yes, Nvidia CPUs, it’s a big deal! — the ongoing RAM crisis has put a…
New Threat Cluster OP-512 Targets Microsoft IIS Servers with Custom Web Shell Framework
Ravie LakshmananJun 05, 2026Cyber Espionage / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously unreported threat cluster dubbed OP-512 (where “OP” stands for “opponent”) that has been observed targeting Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers to…
The laptop middle class is vanishing
Being a techy person in 2026 — or even someone who just needs a new laptop — is hell. Performance is amazing, but devices that used to be affordable are beginning to balloon in price.…
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition for Mac Review: A strategy classic returns
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast-paced real-time strategy action Updated high-res graphics Dozens of historical campaigns to play Tutorials for new players Cons Online multiplayer is Mac-only Slightly dated interface Our Verdict Age of…
OpenClaw was too dangerous for your PC. Now it’s the blueprint
Cast your mind back four months ago–ancient history, I know–when I wrote that OpenClaw, the open-source tool that kicked off the whole agentic AI craze, was too dangerous to install on your local system. It…
Bright? Glow? What do the WWDC taglines mean?
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld analyzes Apple’s WWDC 2026 invitation taglines “Coming bright up” and “All systems glow” which appear to hint at upcoming visual redesigns. The cryptic phrases may suggest…
Nvidia’s RTX Spark just turned Arm into a real PC threat
For hardware enthusiasts, Computex 2026 could have felt subdued—if you only looked at the x86 side of the fence. The usual players offered low thrills. AMD trotted out a $350 rehash of its venerable Ryzen…
Plugable TBT-UDH2 review: The first dual-HDMI Thunderbolt 5 dock for Mac
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Thunderbolt 5 Two dedicated HDMI 2.1 ports Supports dual 6K/60Hz on Mac 2.5Gb Ethernet Fast card readers 140W PD 3.1 to laptop 2x 30W charging ports Cons Only one…
Apple’s (almost) definitely about to launch new headphones
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that football star Lamine Yamal’s Instagram posts strongly hint at an upcoming Beats headphone launch featuring unreleased over-ear models. The new headphones appear in pale…
Only 10% of SOCs Say They’re Getting Excellent Value From AI. Here’s What the Second Wave Has to Deliver
Eighteen months ago, the AI SOC was a marketing line. Today it’s a budget item. The category has crossed over from interesting to inevitable, with billions of dollars now flowing into AI-powered security operations platforms,…