Shopping for a VPN? These are the top 6 features to look for
To make our PCWorld best VPN list a VPN needs to offer a comprehensive list of features. There are many features that make up a VPN but the most important among them directly impact a…
If you can believe it, Apple’s iPhone Pocket is apparently the hottest new accessory
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple’s iPhone Pocket, a special edition accessory created in collaboration with Issey Miyake studio, is selling out rapidly across the U.S. Macworld reports that both the long…
Valve’s Steam Machine will help PCs replace consoles—and I’m down
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the surprising topics on our YouTube show or latest news from across the web? You’re in the right…
Researchers question Anthropic claim that AI-assisted attack was 90% autonomous
Claude frequently overstated findings and occasionally fabricated data during autonomous operations, claiming to have obtained credentials that didn’t work or identifying critical discoveries that proved to be publicly available information. This AI hallucination in offensive…
Traveling soon? You’ll want to download this essential app before you leave
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld highlights Airalo as an essential travel app that provides instant 4G/5G cellular access through data-only eSIMs for international destinations. This matters for travelers who need immediate…
From iPod Hi-Fi to iPhone Pocket: Apple’s Most Head-Scratching Products Ever
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld explores Apple’s history of unusual and expensive product offerings, from the quirky iPod Socks to the premium iPhone Pocket collaboration with Issey Miyake. These accessories demonstrate…
Kensington EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review: Spec’d and priced for pros
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Thunderbolt 5 Integrated M.2 slot for an SSD Dedicated function keys Dock will charge without need for a laptop connection Unusually varied ports (optical, CompactFlash) Generally stable Cons Some…
I hated the old Steam Controller, but Valve’s new one looks promising
Valve launched the Steam Controller a decade ago. It was designed to make traditional PC games playable on TVs in tandem with the original Steam Machine, which never took off. Now, Valve has announced a…
Ransomware’s Fragmentation Reaches a Breaking Point While LockBit Returns
Key Takeaways: 85 active ransomware and extortion groups observed in Q3 2025, reflecting the most decentralized ransomware ecosystem to date. 1,590 victims disclosed across 85 leak sites, showing high, sustained activity despite law-enforcement pressure. 14…
Chinese Hackers Use Anthropic’s AI to Launch Automated Cyber Espionage Campaign
State-sponsored threat actors from China used artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by Anthropic to orchestrate automated cyber attacks as part of a “highly sophisticated espionage campaign” in mid-September 2025. “The attackers used AI’s ‘agentic’ capabilities…