Apple’s March announcements aren’t even close to done
Last week Apple boss Tim Cook promised this would be a “big week” of product announcements, and the company has wasted no time in getting the ball rolling. So far today we’ve covered the iPhone…
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Data breach at fintech giant Figure affects close to a million customers
The data breach that hit blockchain-based lending giant Figure affected nearly a million customers, according to a security researcher. Last week, Figure confirmed a data breach allowed hackers to steal “a limited number of files”…
Apple’s new M5 iPad Pro is awfully close to the MacBook hybrid we’ve always wanted
In their early days, the iPad and MacBook were distinct devices that served completely different purposes. Recently, Apple began blurring the lines between the two, with the tablet gaining power-user features once exclusive to laptops.…
macOS 16’s new Magnifier app uses an iPhone to see far-away objects up close
Apple on Tuesday announced several new Accessibility features coming to macOS later this year. The features will be part of macOS 16, which will be revealed at WWDC25 on June 9. The features are highlighted…
Data breach at stalkerware SpyX affects close to 2 million, including thousands of Apple users
A consumer-grade spyware operation called SpyX was hit by a data breach last year, TechCrunch has learned. The breach reveals that SpyX and two other related mobile apps had records on almost two million people…
Google’s new robot AI can fold delicate origami, close zipper bags without damage
On Wednesday, Google DeepMind announced two new AI models designed to control robots: Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER. The company claims these models will help robots of many shapes and sizes understand and interact with…
The dream of a phone that doubles as a laptop is so close I can taste it
For nearly as long as we’ve had smartphones, there have been attempts to turn them into something “more.” Motorola tried with the Atrix 4G and Webtop chassis back in 2011, and Razer’s Project Linda gave…
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i review: Close to perfection
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent keyboard with a full number pad Huge, precise trackpad Sharp display Loud, clear speakers Good-quality aluminum build Impressive performance even in games Cons High price Some annoying bloatware…
iPhone 16 Pro design teased to be ‘very close to the dream form’
WWDC may be just a week away, but that’s not going to stop the iPhone 16 rumors. Monday’s report sheds a little more light on the design, which could bring a record-breaking change. According to…
tvOS 17.4 beta reveals Apple is close to releasing a HomePod with a screen
It’s been rumored for some time that Apple is working on a HomePod with a screen, as part of its wider push into the smart-home space. And that launch just got a bit closer, with…