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Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse

A new report suggests cybercrime increased last year, with some types of malware seeing huge increases. But there were some positives among the doom and gloom.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 feature that makes the OS photos app compatible with Apple's iClould.

New Windows 11 update adds ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to the taskbar

A huge update to Windows 11 has just started rolling out, with new features like AI-powered search and an update to the ChatGPT-based Bing.
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Apple’s security trumps Microsoft and Twitter’s, say feds

The US government has come out and said it: Microsoft and Twitter need to learn a thing or two from Apple’s security practices, which leave them in the dust.
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Meta boss Zuckerberg says new team is building ‘AI personas’

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says the company is bringing together its AI teams to create a unified group to turbocharge the development of generative AI products.
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LastPass reveals how it got hacked — and it’s not good news

LastPass was hacked repeatedly in 2022, and the company has just disclosed how it happened. The revelations don’t look good for the prominent password manager.
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This AMD GPU from 2021 beats the RX 7900 XTX and the RTX 4080

Thanks to a few clever modifications, an AMD card built for Apple computers was able to run and be benchmarked -- with outstanding results.
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ChatGPT is back online after being down for more than 3 hours

ChatGPT is back online for free and paying users after being down for more than three hours on Monday morning.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

Apple’s second-generation VR headset is already in the works

Apple has already begun developing a second-generation mixed-reality headset to follow the Reality Pro -- and it could launch pretty soon, a report claims.
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One of Lenovo’s best Chromebooks is turning to Windows

Lenovo is showcasing the affordable IdeaPad Duet 3i and IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook at Mobile World Congress.
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Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad Z13 includes a lid made entirely of flaxseeds

Lenovo debuted its redesigned range of ThinkPad laptops at Mobile World Congress 2023, including a new Z13 covered in flaxseeds.
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Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 might get a massive performance boost

Leaked specs of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 suggest that the next generation may deliver a huge performance boost.
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This devious scam app proves that Macs aren’t bulletproof

Do you download pirated apps on your Mac? Be careful, as new research shows infected apps can hijack your Mac to mine cryptocurrencies virtually undetected.
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Don’t fall for it — ChatGPT scams are running rampant across social media

Since OpenAI made its ChatGPT Plus tier available, the internet has exploded with chatbot alternatives inundated with malware and phishing scams.
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AMD might finally beat Intel for the fastest mobile gaming CPU

AMD Dragon Range is coming to gaming laptops, and the first benchmarks of the Ryzen 9 7945HX bode well for Team Red.
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Apple just made a huge move to power up your next MacBook

Apple has reportedly bought up the entire supply of TSMC’s 3-nanometer chips, potentially giving your next iPhone or Mac a massive boost versus rival devices.
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Microsoft is already expanding Bing Chat to Skype and phones

Bing Chat is going mobile as Microsoft capitalizes on AI interest by rolling out new features to the Edge browser, Bing, and Skype apps.
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This major Apple bug could let hackers steal your photos and wipe your device

Hackers have found a way to break into your Apple device and steal your photos, access your camera, and even wipe your device’s contents. Update it now.
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ChatGPT behind influx of AI-written books on Amazon

Wannabe novelists who don’t want to put in the time or effort to create their literary masterpiece are turning to ChatGPT for help.
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Microsoft may have known about Bing Chat’s unhinged responses months ago

A post on Microsoft's website has surfaced, suggesting the company knew about Bing Chat's unhinged responses months before launch.
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You can use the power of ChatGPT in Google Slides now

MagicSlides is a Google Workspace plug-in that works as a companion for building presentations in Google Slides.
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No surprise — graphics cards have gotten twice as expensive since 2020

If you have a feeling that graphics cards are pretty expensive these days, you're not wrong. Comparing sales data from 2020 to 2023 is very telling.
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Your next MacBook Pro could be even faster than expected

Apple’s Mac chips are some of the best in the business, but a new report claims they’ll be even better than expected. That’s exciting news for Mac fans.
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AMD wants to build on AI with its next generation of graphics cards

AMD executives just teased RDNA 4 graphics cards, even though RDNA 3 is still very fresh. It seems AI in GPUs is definitely on AMD's radar.
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Google Chrome’s latest update solves the browser’s biggest problem

Google's latest Chrome 110 stable release brings new background memory management, as well as energy-saving modes to improve your overall browsing experience.
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You could be creeped out by Bing Chat on the go soon

Bing Chat has been spotted on smartphones, and Microsoft might also be adding advertising soon, suggesting access to AI search could expand soon.

Presidents Day Sales 2023: Tracking the deals as they start

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We now know why Apple’s Reality Pro headset was delayed

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is apparently delayed until June, and we may know why thanks to a new report that also includes a previously unconfirmed detail.
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Here’s why Bing Chat conversation lengths are now limited

Bing Chat has only been live for about a week, and already Microsoft is limiting its usage to avoid unsettling conversations and keep the AI helpful.
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AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC

A dangerous vulnerability was found in AMD's Ryzen Master software. If you're using it, you should act quickly.
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You can finally run Windows 11 natively on an Apple silicon Mac

It’s long overdue, but Microsoft has finally added support for installing Windows 11 on an Apple silicon Mac, without the need for any workarounds or fixes.
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Here’s how to get your free 40% performance boost from AMD

If you own an AMD RX 6000-series graphics cards, your GPU just got an unexpected performance boost. Here's how to unlock it.
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Microsoft responds to ChatGPT Bing’s first week of trial by fire

Following a string of negative press, Microsoft is promising some big changes to its Bing Chat AI in an attempt to curb unsettling responses.
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Apple’s 12-inch MacBook might soon come back from the dead

The 12-inch MacBook had its problems, but there are rumors Apple wants to resurrect it. Now, a new report has added to that idea -- but should you trust it?
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Apple delays unveiling of mixed-reality headset, report claims

Needing to resolve a number of hardware and software issues, it appears that Apple will now unveil its mixed-reality headset several months later than expected.