The Asus Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme achieves 13+ hours battery life, though Qualcomm prioritized performance. Review explores testing methods and the balance between power efficiency and processing capability for this second-gen chip.
PCWorld reviews top college laptops for students, covering models like Acer Swift 16 AI, Surface Pro 2025, MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+, and MacBook Neo. It offers advice on budget, portability, battery, display, and OS choice (Windows vs. Chromebooks).
Microsoft is using Edge to showcase recent Windows updates like the emoji panel and Copilot, balancing the need for feature awareness against user concerns regarding built-in advertisements.
Microsoft is streamlining its Windows Insider program into Beta and Speculative channels to simplify testing and boost user feedback. This includes removing A/B testing, introducing "in-place upgrades" for easier channel switching, and reviving in-person meetups to re-engage users with Windows 11 development.
Explore the best robotic pool cleaners on the market. From advanced navigation to budget-friendly options, learn how to keep your pool pristine using the latest automated technology.
A RAI Institute popup study found hands-on interaction with a Spot robot significantly boosts public comfort and perception of robot suitability across home, health, and office contexts, impacting diverse ages and genders. It suggests direct experience is key to robot integration.
Samsung introduces QuantumBlack film tech for OLED panels by 2026, reducing light reflectance by 20% and boosting surface hardness to 3H. This aims to improve black performance, though OLEDs remain premium displays, with older models offering cost savings.
Apple is launching business-focused ads in Apple Maps this summer in the US and Canada, tapping into the location-based ads market to create a new revenue stream. Ads will be discreetly marked and placed in search results, while Apple emphasizes a privacy-first approach, ensuring user data remains unlinked to Apple Accounts and on-device.
VoidStealer, an advanced infostealer, bypasses Chrome's ABE security (Chrome 127) by using hardware breakpoints to intercept the v20_master_key in plaintext. The malware, evolving rapidly with 12 versions, operates a MaaS model, indicating active development and market demand.
Unlock Google Sheets' potential with Gemini AI, using Smart Fill for data patterns, powerful cell formulas, and intuitive chart creation. Access features via the Gemini sidebar for faster data analysis and spreadsheet editing.
CISA urges organizations to secure endpoint management tools like Microsoft Intune after Handala group attacks. Key recommendations include phishing-resistant MFA, least-privilege access, and multi-party approvals.
ChatGPT's GPT-5.3 Instantaneous update aims to cut down on persistent, interrogative, and "if you want"-style teasers and cringey chatter. This enhances its follow-up tone for a less invasive and more user-friendly interaction experience.
Chinese budget laptop brands Chuwi and Ninkear are under investigation for 'CPU fraud,' allegedly replacing newer AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs with older 5000-series chips in models like the Ninkear A15 Pro and Chuwi CoreBook X, misleading consumers.
Google releases urgent updates for Chrome version 146 across Windows, macOS, and Linux to address zero-day exploits in Skia and V8. These vulnerabilities are currently being exploited in the wild.
March's updates address 83 vulnerabilities, including a landmark AI-discovered remote code execution flaw and zero-days in SQL Server and .NET, alongside significant new CLFS hardening.
MacBook Neo users can run Windows via Parallels for light, legacy tasks, appealing to enterprises needing limited Windows support. While 8GB memory limits intensive apps, 16GB M5 Macs offer better performance. Parallels confirms basic stability for the virtual machine environment.
Apple launches the $599 MacBook Neo, a 13-inch Mac with an A18 Pro mobile CPU, challenging the Windows OEM market. It boasts efficiency, eco-friendly design, and pre-orders start March 11, aiming to sell millions.
