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June 12, 2025

'BrowserVenom' Windows Malware Preys on Users Looking to Run DeepSeek AI

Antivirus provider Kaspersky traces the threat to malicious Google ads.

PC Mag

June 12, 2025

1.9M Rush to Delete 23andMe Data After Bankruptcy: Should You Do the Same?

Ahead of a sale, only 15% of 23andMe's user base has deleted accounts. Do people not care, or are they just unaware? For those in the latter...

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June 12, 2025

Did the iOS 26 Code Accidentally Leak Apple's Next Product Launches?

The iPhone 17 is pretty much a lock for the fall, but what about the AirPods and AirTag? Apple might have spilled the beans with a line of c...

PC Mag

June 12, 2025

Is Your Switch 2 Showing an Incorrect Battery Percentage? You're Not Alone

Some handhelds overestimate while others underestimate the amount of time left to play before the battery dies. Thankfully, Nintendo has an...

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June 12, 2025

iPhone 17 Air and Pro Max? All the iPhone 17 Rumors We've Heard So Far

A top Apple exec says the 2025 iPhone launch will be its 'most ambitious' to date. With 15+ years of covering the iPhone under our belts, he...

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June 12, 2025

Do You Own This Anker Power Bank? It's Been Recalled Over a Fire Risk

Anker recalls 1 million+ units of the PowerCore 10000 (A1263) after receiving over a dozen reports of the charger exploding or causing a fir...

PC Mag

June 12, 2025

iOS 26 Makes It Harder for Your Kids to Chat With Strangers

The App Store is also adding new age categories and will hide apps based on age.

PC Mag

June 12, 2025

With Friendlier FCC in Place, SpaceX Renews Bid to Use Globalstar Spectrum

Last year, the FCC rejected SpaceX's request to use the 1.6GHz and 2.4GHz bands currently held by iPhone satellite provider Globalstar. But...

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June 12, 2025

Meta: Oops, Ads for Deepfake 'Nudify' Apps Shouldn't Be on Facebook, Instagram

Meta sues Joy Timeline HK Limited for using shady tactics to promote Crush AI, an app that can be used to make AI revenge porn.

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June 12, 2025

I Thought Apple Was Falling Behind in AI—Then WWDC Changed My Mind

Yep, Google and Microsoft are ahead now, but taking the time to deliver a thoughtful, truly useful AI approach is very Apple, and it's ultim...

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June 12, 2025

Who Needs to Read? Meta AI Will Soon Summarize Your WhatsApp Chats

The ‘Summarize with Meta AI’ button will appear above unread messages. Tap for a summary.

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June 12, 2025

Denmark Wants to Dump Microsoft Software for Linux, LibreOffice

The Danish Ministry for Digital Affairs will move half of its employees off Windows and Microsoft 365 next month as part of a four-year 'dig...

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June 12, 2025

I Can't Wait to Play More 'Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree,' a Hades-Like Roguelite With Anime Flair

Bandai Namco's first roguelite title puts a fresh twist on a familiar genre. Here's what I thought of the playable Summer Game Fest demo ahe...

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June 12, 2025

Starlink Speeds Double, But Don't Quite Meet FCC's Broadband Minimums

SpaceX's median downloads are nearly double what they were in Q3 2022, according to data from Ookla. But upload speeds are lower than the FC...

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June 12, 2025

Rate Your Home Security Options for a Chance to Win

Complete this survey about indoor and outdoor surveillance cams, smart locks, video doorbells, and full home alarm/burglary systems, and you...

PC Mag

June 12, 2025

These New Bose Earbuds Fix 2 Big Problems We Had With the Originals

Bose is back with a new pair of QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds for $299 and two new portable speakers, all of which launch this summer.

PC Mag

June 12, 2025

More Ads When Watching Prime Video? It’s a Feature, Not a Bug

A new report says Amazon has quietly doubled the amount of ads played on its Prime Video streaming service. Amazon has yet to confirm the ne...

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June 12, 2025

Google Pixel 6a’s Battery Will Soon Be Limited to Stop Overheating

If you own a Pixel 6a, you may want to change to a newer device or replace the phone's battery as it's set to be nerfed with an update to li...

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June 12, 2025

Wikipedia Pauses AI Summaries After Pushback From Editors

Wikipedia editors were concerned that the AI summaries could compromise the platform's credibility.

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

Disney, Universal Sue Midjourney for Creating 'Bottomless Pit of Plagiarism'

The studios, which own Marvel, Lucasfilm, and DreamWorks content, describe Midjourney as 'a virtual vending machine' that spits out near cop...

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

I Demoed Pragmata, Capcom's Upcoming Space Shooter, and It's Unlike Anything I've Played

Pragmata emerged from its five-year slumber at Summer Game Fest to wow me with its unique blend of shooter and puzzle gameplay.

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

Nearly 2 Million People Have Deleted Their 23andMe Data: Here's How to Do It

During a hearing on the privacy implications of 23andMe selling its business, its interim CEO says 1.9 million people, or about 15% of its u...

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June 11, 2025

Rate Your Favorite Technology Retail Stores to Win Big

Is your preferred tech seller online, brick-and-mortar, or both? Tell us all about the shopping experience at the places you buy hardware an...

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June 11, 2025

FCC's Push to Let SpaceX Use EchoStar's Spectrum Gets Weird and Ugly

In a surprise, an outgoing GOP commissioner slams the FCC's effort to pull EchoStar's exclusive access to 2GHz spectrum, something SpaceX wa...

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June 11, 2025

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Kicked My Ass, and I Can't Wait to Play More

505 Studios' new soulslike game is as brutal as it is beautiful. Here's what I thought of the playable Summer Game Fest demo ahead of its Ju...

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

How to Get Early Access to AirPods Features With iOS 26

Want to check out the AirPods' remote camera feature? With its new OSes, Apple makes it much easier to install beta firmware for its earbuds...

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June 11, 2025

Wi-Fi 7 Routers Deliver Big Speed Boosts, But You Might Not Need One Yet

Although few people in the US have Wi-Fi 7 routers, data from Ookla's Speedtest.net shows they offer huge speed increases. Still, Wi-Fi 6E i...

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

I Found My Email Address on the Dark Web. Here’s How I Figured Out Who Leaked It

Another spam tsunami hit my inbox, so I went sleuthing. Here's how I traced the breach—and you can too.

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

First Look at Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom's Gore-Soaked Nightmare

The ninth mainline entry in the Resident Evil series is poised to shake up the survival-horror genre on Feb. 27, 2026, with a potent mix of...

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

I Got a Closed-Door Demo of the Upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Its Parry-Heavy Action Looks Fantastic

Capcom is resurrecting the long-dormant series' awesome action legacy in 2026.

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

Is the Battery Indicator on Your Switch 2 Wrong? Nintendo Explains How to Fix It

Some handhelds are overestimating while others are underestimating the amount of time left to play before the battery dies. The good news is...

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June 11, 2025

US, China Reach Trade Deal, But It Could Be Bad News for the Price of Electronics

Tariffs on Chinese imports are poised to jump from 30% to 55%. A federal appeals court also ruled that Trump's tariffs on China, Canada, and...

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

Ready to Ride in a Tesla Robotaxi? Head to Austin on June 22

The first factory-to-home trip is also expected on June 28. However, CEO Elon Musk warns that Tesla is 'being super paranoid about safety, s...

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

Google's Futuristic 'Beam' Video Call Tech Will Cost As Much As a Car

At $25,000, the video-conferencing tech from HP and Google will be limited to select enterprise customers when it launches later this year.

PC Mag

June 11, 2025

Apple Explains Why It Delayed AI Siri, Confirms It Won't Arrive Until 2026

After WWDC 2025, Apple spoke through why the company delayed its AI-powered Siri. It first teased what the tool would be able to do at WWDC...

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June 11, 2025

Nintendo's Switch 2 Is Probably the Fastest-Selling Console Ever

The Switch 2 has hit a sales milestone faster than any other hardware before. However, there's still a long way to go to hit its goal of 15...

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June 11, 2025

AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2 Coming Soon? iOS 26 Code Drops Hints

While no new devices were announced at WWDC, iOS 26 code indicates Apple is laying the groundwork for both AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2.

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Mark Your Calendars: Apple's Back-to-School Sale Reportedly Starts Soon

School might be out for summer, but Apple’s annual education discounts could be here as soon as June 17, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurma...

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Don't Judge iOS 26 Just By Its New Look. It's Also Adding These 5 Great Features

Apple pushed its 'Liquid Glass' design makeover as the big story of WWDC, but the new iPhone OS is also adding key functionality.

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Apple's macOS 26 'Tahoe' Goes Translucent, While iPadOS Adds Preview and Journal Apps

Get the full scoop from WWDC 2025 about Apple's OS plans for Mac and iPad.

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Reddit Wants You to Ditch the Throwaway Accounts Without Cutting Out NSFW Posts

Users can now hide subreddits from their public profile, along with fine tuning what other information is displayed.

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Handle Your Switch 2 With Care: Repair Costs Could Be Higher Than Ever

Repair costs announced by Nintendo Japan indicate fixing your Switch 2 might cost twice as much as repairs for the original.

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Bye-Bye Boot Camp: MacOS Tahoe Likely Means Farewell to the Hackintosh We Know and Love

Soon, you won't be able to run supported macOS versions on Intel x86-based PCs. How long before someone finds the next clever hack to merge...

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Snap Preps AR 'Specs' for 2026: Will They Thrive or Flop?

Snap will face some stiff competition from the likes of Meta and Google.

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Razer Targets Custom Builders With Its First Barebones Keyboard

The company hopes to appeal to modders and the DIY crowd with a barebones edition of the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard, on sale now for $...

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Prices Creep Up for Asus, Lenovo Handhelds: Are Tariffs to Blame?

The Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go S are now $100 more expensive than initially expected, at least in the US. Prices are the same in C...

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Android 16 Arrives With Stronger Security, Neater Notifications, Smaller Tweaks

Google ships a major Android update months earlier than its usual pattern and throws in a Pixel Drop and other feature updates. Here are the...

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Trump to Keep Starlink at White House Despite Cybersecurity Concern

Though he had a public falling out with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the president also says he's keeping his Model S, but he may move it from the W...

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Is It Finally Time to Say Goodbye to Your Intel Mac?

Apple's WWDC macOS Tahoe 26 reveal drives home the notion that your old Intel-based Mac won't last forever. But do you need to upgrade right...

PC Mag

June 10, 2025

Wait, Did Apple's 'Liquid Glass' Design Steal From Windows Vista?

PC users can't help but notice the similarities between Apple's 'liquid glass' design philosophy and the Aero interface in Microsoft's Windo...