I ask friends all the time if they trust ChatGPT or Gemini, especially when they tell me they feed these AI chatbots medical test results, deeply personal thoughts, and even sensitive work issues. But after…
Apple has turned 50, and this week I realized that I’ve been writing professionally about the company for two-thirds of its existence. (Excuse me while I try not to turn into dust and blow away…
Ravie LakshmananApr 02, 2026Surveillance / Mobile Security Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp said it alerted about 200 users who were tricked into installing a bogus version of its iOS app that was infected with spyware. According to…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Adds two 14-inch screens Portable High QHD resolution Easy setup Cons Could be unwieldy in some environments Requires software installation Our Verdict But if what you need is a…
On the day Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re talking this cue and chatting with former Macworld editorial director and current Macworld columnist, Jason Snell. We talk about our favorite memories, the moments that defined the company, where it’s at, and what to expect in the…
TL;DR: The Fastest VPN & Security Lifetime Bundle pairs a FastestVPN Pro lifetime subscription with the FastestPass Family password manager for $39.99 (reg. $720). Online privacy used to mean picking between a solid VPN or a reliable…
Ravie LakshmananApr 02, 2026Mobile Security / Vulnerability Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as…
Decentralized finance company Drift says it has suspended withdrawals and deposits after confirming a security incident. The crypto platform said in a post on X that it was “experiencing an active attack,” and that it…
Digital piracy has never been without its dangers. Back in the glory days of Limewire you could turn your PC into a cesspool of viruses with just a few MP3 downloads. But the newest tools…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple released an unprecedented iOS 18.7.7 security update for all iPhones to counter the critical DarkSword hacking tool threat. Macworld notes this rare exception breaks Apple’s typical…