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Microsoft reveals CrowdStrike outage could have a surprising long-term impact on everyday users
By Stevie Bonifield published
Microsoft has identified the cause of the CrowdStrike outage on July 19 and it could have a major impact on all Windows users. Here's how it could reshape antivirus and anti-cheat programs.

Something about this laptop stinks — In a good way?
By Claire Tabari published
Asus is launching a laptop with a new scent-focused feature, and it's turning some heads.

This wearable AI wants to be your 'Friend' — which is as creepy as it sounds
By Rael Hornby published
This wearable AI isn't designed to take notes or re-write emails. Instead, it wants to be your 'Friend.'

Forget Apple Intelligence, Pixel 9 leaks reveal powerful new Gemini AI features
By Sarah Chaney published
Apple just launched the iOS 18.1 beta with Apple Intelligence features, but do these leaked Gemini AI features for the Pixel 9 push Google ahead?

Best college student discounts and perks 2024
By Hilda Scott last updated
Student discounts at Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Samsung and more. Exclusive savings for students, parents and teachers.

macOS Sonoma 14.6 update completely changes how you can use the MacBook Pro 14 M3
By Rami Tabari published
The MacBook Air M3, MacBook Pro M3 Pro, and M3 Max have been sitting pretty with multi-display support for quite a while. But now it's time for the MacBook Pro 14 M3 to shine.

Turn yourself into the next ChatGPT with Meta's new AI Studio tool
By Rael Hornby published
Meta has rolled out a new AI tool that allows users to create custom Meta AI characters, including digital doubles of themselves.

This hidden Windows 11 taskbar trick lets you end tasks with two clicks — here's how
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
A recent Windows 11 update gives users a quicker, easier way to end tasks through the right-click taskbar menu.

The CrowdStrike outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem
By Richard Forno published
The outage is emblematic of the way organizational networks, cloud computing services, and the Internet are interdependent — and the vulnerabilities this creates.
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