Apple just revealed a lot about its ‘cheap’ MacBook
Apple has officially introduced the M5 MacBook Air, along with the M5 Pro and M5 Max variants of the MacBook Pro. Across the lineup, base storage and performance are up—and so are prices. The base…
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A data breach at analytics giant Mixpanel leaves a lot of open questions
A cybersecurity incident at analytics provider Mixpanel announced just hours before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend could set a new standard for how not to announce a data breach. To recap: In a bare bones…
Why a lot of people are getting hacked with government spyware
For more than a decade, makers of government spyware have defended themselves from criticism by saying that their surveillance technology is intended to be used only against serious criminals and terrorists, and only in limited…
A lot of ‘free’ PC software is risky. Use these alternatives instead
Infostealer malware keeps popping up in the news these days. Those headlines about millions of compromised passwords, some linked to major services like Gmail? Just a year or so ago, such big info dumps were…
Siri suddenly has a whole lot of company in being terribly late
As we all know, Apple is famously late to the AI party. So late, in fact, that it missed everyone doing keg stands and Kevin jumping off the roof into the pool. Also, the cops…
iPhone Air review: A whole lot less for a whole lot more
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros So thin it actually changes how you use it Selfie camera is a big upgrade Very expensive Cons Battery life is just OK, and won’t be after a year…
Google Home on the web just got a lot more useful
A truckload of exciting Google Home news is expected to hit next week, including new smart devices and more details about Gemini for Home. But Google still managed to sneak in a different smart home…
There’s a lot of new Apple stuff. Here’s what’s actually worth buying
Last Tuesday was an expensive day. Apple event day is always an expensive day. New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro made their debut, and this means that on September 19, many of us will…
Get ready for a packed month of Apple releases with a new iPhone and a whole lot more
September 9 at 10am Pacific Time. That’s when Apple kicks off its “Awe Dropping” event, where the whole world expects it to announce the iPhone 17 line, as well as new Apple Watches, and maybe…
Tapo DL100 review: A Wi-Fi smart lock for a whole lot less
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Wi-Fi connectivity Voice control via Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings Customizable access codes for guests, deliveries, and more Excellent battery life, with emergency power backup Cons No Fingerprint recognition…