Apple’s new iPad mini is a Duo you can’t close
Part of me applauds a valiant attempt to keep the iPad mini relevant instead of killing it off, as has seemed plausible at various stages in the product’s history. But another part thinks Apple has…
close
A new iMac is ‘close to launch’ with an M6 and new colors
The iMac was last updated in fall 2024, when it was upgraded with Apple’s M4 chipset. But the last time it received a substantive update was way back in 2021, when the machine switched from…
Perfect Backup review: Perfection? Close to it
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Far friendlier than Windows File History Pay version supports imaging to VHDX Backs up to/from local media and network locations, and to Google Drive, One Drive and Dropbox Logging,…
Windows 11’s firewall has a blind spot. These tweaks close it
Windows’ built-in network protection is like a front door that is locked from the outside, but through which any resident can carry valuables outside without being checked. By default, Microsoft allows almost any program to…
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…
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…