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OpenAI's ChatGPT blog post is open on a computer monitor, taken from a high angle.

Beware: many ChatGPT extensions and apps could be malware

ChatGPT is so exciting that it's easy to catch AI fever and eagerly install new extensions and apps. Here's why you need to be cautious.
Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility. 

ChatGPT is coming directly to Windows, but not how you think

Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility. 
Intel Core i5-12400F box sitting in front of a gaming PC.

Your next smartphone might have an Intel processor — seriously

Intel is one of the biggest names for laptop and desktop chips. Now, it's diving into the world of smartphone and tablet processors.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

Leak reveals how Apple VR headset’s hand tracking may work

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is almost here and we might now know how its hand-tracking feature will work, as a new patent has shown off an ingenious idea.
ChatGPT and OpenAI logos.

ChatGPT creator launches bug bounty program with cash rewards

ChatGPT isn’t quite so clever yet that it can find its own flaws, so its creator is turning to humans for help via a new bug bounty program.
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Elon Musk setting up generative-AI project at Twitter, report claims

Elon Musk is reportedly embarking on his own artificial-intelligence project within Twitter, though it's not currently clear how he might deploy the technology.
The new snipping tool in Windows 11.

Windows 11 is ditching this almost 20-year-old classic feature

Windows 11 is rolling out a major change to the function of the Print Screen key.
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AI can probably crack your password in seconds

A study has shown the PassGAN tool can crack easy passwords in a matter of seconds.
Three Ironside Juicebox desktop PCs sitting next to each other.

These ‘juicy’ PCs are some of the cutest gaming desktops ever

If you're tired of the same old gaming PC aesthetic, you might like these new Ironside Juicebox desktops, now available on Newegg.
A laptop opened to the ChatGPT website.

ChatGPT made up its own language to expand its memory

A bizarre language dubbed Shogtongue can shorten long ChatGPT conversations in a few lines of text so you can get around AI memory limitations.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 laptop propped up at an angle on a desk.

Your next MacBook Air could be even faster than expected

Two fresh rumors have asserted Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air may have a more powerful chip and a sooner release date than expected. That’s exciting if it’s correct.
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Apple’s Mac shipments dived more than 40% last quarter

Apple's Mac shipments dropped more than 40% in the first quarter of 2023, marking a greater fall than any other major PC maker, IDC data shows.
IOS 16.4.1 UPDATE.

Own an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook? Install this critical update right now

If you have an iPhone iPad, and/or MacBook, listen up: Apple's released security updates with fixes for serious bugs — and you need to download them now.
Members of the press photograph an Apple Pro Display XDR at WWDC 2019.

One of the most exciting upcoming Mac releases may have been canceled

Apple's 27-inch ProMotion mini-LED display has been repeatedly delayed, and new reports don't look good.
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Windows 11 to borrow one of the Mac’s biggest conveniences

You may be able to end tasks directly from the Windows 11 taskbar in the future.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

A student used ChatGPT to get top grades on a college essay

A U.K. college student admits to experimenting with ChatGPT to vastly improve his essay grade.
apple sued by baidu over fake ernie ai apps on app store office

Apple sued by Baidu over fake Ernie chatbot apps on App Store

Chinese tech giant Baidu has sued Apple and a number of app developers over fake versions of its AI chatbot appearing in the App Store.
A woman sits by a desk and plays a game on a laptop equipped with an AMD processor.

Playing games in your browser is about to get a lot better

Google's brand-new API might make AAA gaming possible right in the browser one day. Here's what we know about it.
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ChatGPT may have helped someone win the lottery. Could it be true?

A Thai man has used ChatGPT to generate numbers that helped him win the lottery.
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

Bing Chat just got so much better in two important ways

Microsoft just announced significant upgrades to Bing Chat, giving the AI a longer memory after limiting it soon after release. Creating images is easier also.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

ChatGPT just created malware, and that’s seriously scary

A self-professed programming novice has reported to create a powerful data-mining malware using just ChatGPT prompts, all within a span of a few hours.
MSI RTX 4080 Suprim X installed in a PC.

Oops — Nvidia has just accidentally revealed a brand new GPU

A new demo of Nvidia Reflex in Counter-Strike 2 reveals a GPU that has already been the subject of much speculation.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gray color seen from the front.

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is the VR industry’s ‘last hope’

The VR headset industry is in trouble and Apple’s Reality Pro is the only hope of saving it, according to one analyst, painting a bleak picture for the future.
Dell's new UltraSharp monitors are modular video conferencing solutions.

New AI tools could ‘easily’ lead to 4-day week, expert says

A Nobel Prize-winning labor economist has suggested that rather than leading to mass layoffs, the new wave of AI tools could result in a shorter working week.
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Hackers wiped out this popular tax prep software as filing deadline looms

The IRS-authorized tax preparation software service eFile.com recently suffered a JavaScript malware attack in the middle of tax season.
An audio editing tool is shown distorted and with binary code overlaid.

6 examples of how creepy and realistic AI-generated voices have become

First, it was AI image, then generative text, and now artificial intelligence has learned to speak, play music, and sing, and it's really good at audio.
Acer Chromebook Vero 514 top down view showing vents.

Google just made a big change to how Chromebooks apps work

Chrome Apps on your Chromebook is finally about to be replaced by Progressive Web Apps (PWA), with the latest Chrome stable version 112 as the starting point.
An Apple MacBook Pro 14 sits open on a table.

Hoping for an OLED MacBook Pro? We’ve got some bad news

Apple’s MacBook Pro might not get an OLED screen until 2026, which could put it behind rival laptops. Strangely, the MacBook Air might get an OLED panel first.
The Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock is available today for $300.

Signs point to Microsoft finally giving up on the Surface Connect port

The Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock is available today for $300.
Sony ELF-SR2 shown in use displaying a 3D image.

Sony’s new 3D display tech keeps getting bigger and better

Sony keeps improving its 3D display technology, with a larger 27-inch model that will appeal to architects, 3D design studios, and medical labs.
Screenshot of full ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberpunk 2077 path tracing update gives RTX 4090 a reason to exist

Nvidia has just shared a preview of the upcoming Ray Tracing: Overdrive mode in Cyberpunk 2077. The visuals are pretty incredible, but you need a beefy GPU.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

AMD’s Ryzen 7000 lineup is confusing, but at least we get a sticker

If you can't tell apart all of AMD's latest laptop processors, don't worry -- it's not just you. The chipmaker revealed how to do it.
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

Google backtracks on controversial changes to Google Drive

A new file limit on Google Drive was causing a stir, and forced Google to change course.
Cloudy weather showing in iOS 15's weather app.

It’s not just you: the Apple Weather app is down

Stop trying to force quit apps or restart your phone, it isn't going to help. It's not just you, Apple's Weather app is having a tough time loading right now.