Apple updates macOS 28 guidance with direct encrypted APFS conversion
Users who rely on encrypted HFS+ drives will no longer need to decrypt them before converting them to APFS for macOS 28 compatibility. Here’s what that means. Apple revises macOS 28 migration guidance for encrypted HFS+ drives A few weeks ago, Apple published a support document explaining that starting with macOS 28, “the Mac OS […]
As Ransomware Blackmail Surges, Governments Mull a Ban on Paying Up
Ransomware attacks on small and medium-sized businesses have surged over the past two years, prompting some governments to begin investigating a ban on paying up for data recovery, Ars Technica reports. Although the evidence suggests that paying up just emboldens attackers, for affected companies with no clear alternative, it’s often the more attractive option. Ransomware […]
Russia Returns World’s Most Heavily-Armed Warship To The Sea After $5B Facelift
The Russian nuclear-powered missile cruiser the Admiral Nakhimov is believed to be close to a return to operational status after it was spotted by satellite undergoing sea trials in Kola Bay on June 25, 2026. The Kirov-class ship, which will likely be assigned as the new flagship of Russia’s Northern […]
Pixel Watch 5 could get more memory and almost nothing else
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 is expected to look almost identical to last year’s model, and a new leak suggests the familiar approach could continue under the shell. A Google Play Console listing reportedly identifies the upcoming smartwatch under the codename “godric.” More importantly, it points to the same old Qualcomm platform Google has used for […]
The credential that let OpenAI’s agents into Hugging Face exists in most enterprises right now
When Hugging Face got hit last week, co-founder Clement Delangue suspected a frontier lab, given the agent’s sophistication. He was right. Delangue said on X that after a day working with OpenAI he strongly believed there was no malicious intent and that it was mind-blowing the whole thing had happened autonomously. The two OpenAI models […]
The MacBook Air and iMac are next in line for Apple’s OLED push
Previous reports have indicated that Apple plans to launch redesigned MacBook Pros between the end of this year and early next year featuring touchscreen OLED displays, but the brand’s OLED ambitions for its Macs won’t end there. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman now reports that Apple is also working on OLED versions of the MacBook Air and […]
MacBook Neo 2: Here’s everything we know so far
Apple released the all-new MacBook Neo earlier this year, and it’s been a resounding success by all indications. Here’s everything we know so far about what’s next for Apple’s most affordable laptop … MacBook Neo 2 features A19 Pro chip The current MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip, which is the same […]
What Features Should You Look for in an AI-Powered Laptop or Copilot+ PC?
AI-powered laptops and Copilot+ PCs are becoming more relevant because the way people use laptops has changed significantly over the last few years. Modern routines are now built around multitasking, cloud collaboration, video conferencing, streaming, and productivity tools that remain active throughout the day. Most professionals are no longer using laptops only for documents and […]
A MacBook Neo refresh may already be in testing and could address its biggest performance bottlenecks
Apple is already working on a refreshed version of the MacBook Neo, only a few months after launching its cheapest laptop. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has been testing an updated MacBook Neo with an A19 Pro chip and more memory. The report backs earlier claims that a second-generation model could arrive in 2027, […]
Microsoft Confirms Windows Has a Global Device ID You Can’t Turn Off
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows has a previously unknown Global Device ID (GDID), a permanent, unique digital identifier assigned to Windows devices that can tie a user’s actions to their device. This came to light when an alleged member of a notorious hacking group was caught at an airport after Microsoft handed over his GDID […]