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Hackers could be watching you through your Microsoft Mac apps
Cybersecurity experts at Cisco Talos have uncovered some sneaky vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Mac apps that could potentially turn your beloved machine into a hacker's playground. Apparently, some Microsoft apps are a…
Sony’s new plugin turns your headphones into a 3D soundstage
Sony's dropping a game-changer for developers and headphone-loving gamers alike. It's called "Gaming Virtualizer by 360 Reality Audio," and it's basically a magic plugin that transforms ordinary game audio into a…
WhatsApp’s latest beta unveils privacy-boosting features
WhatsApp is stepping up its privacy game with an upcoming feature that lets you put a stop to those pesky messages from unknown accounts. This new tool will empower you to…
Android Auto’s Google Assistant goes a bit Siri-ous
Google's given Android Auto's Google Assistant a bit of a facelift, and well, it's looking a little too familiar. Like, weirdly similar to Apple's Siri on CarPlay familiar. Instead of the usual minimalist bar at the…
Google Drive adds JPEG support for scanned documents, giving users more flexibility
Google Drive just got a handy little upgrade for all you document-scanning enthusiasts. No longer are you confined to the realm of PDFs - now you can save those scanned documents…
Apple’s AirPods family is expanding: two new models rumored for September launch alongside iPhone 16
Whispers in the tech world suggest Apple might be shaking up its AirPods lineup. Renowned Apple insider Mark Gurman predicts the arrival of not one, but two new AirPods variants as early…
Apple, If rumors are true, we need to talk about this “brown” iPhone 16 Pro color…
The rumor mill is abuzz with whispers of a new color for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro, and the leaked images of dummy units have left us, well, a bit underwhelmed. While the classic…
Wear OS smartwatches gain the power of offline Google Maps
While the recently launched Pixel Watch 3 boasts the impressive ability to navigate offline with Google Maps, it turns out this won't be a Pixel-exclusive feature for long. Reports suggest that a…
Gemini gets smarter and sleeker with the contextual overlay panel
Gemini is getting a fresh look with the introduction of a floating overlay panel, subtly announced through a distinctive glow animation. This sleek new feature, first unveiled at Google I/O 2024, enables Gemini's responses…
Instagram’s grid gets a makeover: bye-bye squares, hello rectangles
The era of square photos on Instagram may be drawing to a close. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri recently hinted at a potential change in the platform's profile grid layout, shifting from the…
Google clarifies: #TeamPixel is all about marketing, not reviews
Google has reaffirmed that its #TeamPixel program is fundamentally an influencer marketing initiative, not a platform for unbiased product reviews. With the upcoming Pixel 9 launch, Google has made it explicit that participants…
Geekbench AI launches: now you can benchmark your device’s machine learning capabilities
Primate Labs, the creators of the popular benchmarking tool Geekbench, have now introduced Geekbench AI. This new benchmark specifically measures how effectively your device handles real-world machine learning tasks. Available across a wide…
GameSir unveils Iron Man-inspired controller for Xbox and PC
GameSir has expanded its controller lineup with a new, officially licensed Marvel collaboration: the GameSir G7 HE Iron Man Limited Edition. This striking red and gold controller, adorned with Iron Man's iconic suit, offers high-end…
The iPhone that never was: how one artist’s vision caught Apple’s eye
In a surprising turn of events, Apple's legal team has reached out to renowned iPhone concept designer Antonio De Rosa,raising concerns about the striking realism of his renders. The tech giant worries…
Google Meet gets updated with Emoji reactions, filters, mobile screen-sharing, and more
Google Meet is set to become a lot more fun and convenient with a series of new features. These additions include a refreshed user interface (UI), enhanced mobile capabilities, and interactive elements to…
Realme shatters charging records with new 320W SuperSonic technology
Realme has just introduced a groundbreaking 320W fast charging technology that can fully recharge a 4,400mAh battery in a mind-blowing 4 minutes and 30 seconds. This remarkable feat sets a new…
Apple’s Beats and Kim Kardashian reunite for limited-edition Studio Pro
Following the success of their collaboration on the Beats Fit Pro in 2022, Beats by Dre has joined forces once again with fashion icon and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian. This time,…
Hold up! is THIS the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
A leaked image, shared by renowned Samsung insider Ice Universe, might be our very first peek at the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The image features a familiar silhouette, reminiscent of its predecessor, the…