iMac M6 vs M4: faster chip, same look, and when to skip it
The M6 iMac adds cores, Wi-Fi 7 and much faster storage at $1,499, but M4 owners and anyone with a spare monitor have cheaper paths.
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Google smart glasses release date: Dec. 10, and which phones work
Preorders for the Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames are open now, but only Pixel, some Galaxy phones and newer iPhones can pair with them.
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Arlo Video Doorbell 3rd generation: wired or battery at $79.99?
Both new Arlo doorbells cost the same and share a 2K camera, but only one records the moments before motion. Here's how to choose.
Security & Privacy
Apache HTTP/2 vulnerability: who’s exposed, and the h2 off switch
A race condition in mod_http2 can hand an unauthenticated attacker control of the web server process. Here is who is exposed and how to close it.
Gaming
Fallout 5 release date: no year yet, and Elder Scrolls 6 first
Bethesda says the next Fallout is only in preproduction and waits behind Elder Scrolls VI. Here is what is official, what is guesswork and what to play meanwhile.
Security & Privacy
iOS 27.2.1 should I update? Yes: 9 fixes, 2 for iMessage chats
The small November patch adds no features, but it closes holes that let strangers into group chats and let rogue Bluetooth gadgets pair silently.
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What is Google Tabletop? The waitlist, the catch, and who gets in
Google Labs wants your group chat to build its own planning apps by typing a request. Here is how it works and why most people can't try it yet.
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Google Wallet home key: 3 locks work, and one setting to change
Android phones can now open Aliro smart locks with a tap or hands-free, but the hardware list is short and the default security choice favors speed.
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Blu-ray vs 4K: regular discs stop at 1080p, here’s the upgrade
Both discs look alike and carry the Blu-ray name, but only one holds a true 4K picture. How to tell them apart and what plays each.
Phones & Gadgets
Motorola MA2 or MA1? The $69.99 upgrade and who should pay it
Motorola's new wireless Android Auto dongle fixes the MA1's fixed cable and adds two-phone pairing, but it costs far more than first promised.
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MacBook Pro Apple logo light off: one command, no settings switch
Apple brought the glowing logo back on its touchscreen MacBook Pro but gave it no on-off toggle. Here's the Terminal fix, the free app alternative and the repair catch.
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Starlink Mini 2 vs Mini: thinner, heavier, $999 with service
The new dish finally runs on its own battery and gets Wi-Fi 6, but first buyers need an invite and a full year of Roam service.
Ring drone camera price: $249.99, but it won’t fly until Jan. 27
Amazon's flying indoor security cam is cheaper than expected, US-only at first, needs Wi-Fi to think, and flies for minutes rather than hours.
Fitbit third-party clock faces end Nov. 28: how to keep yours
Your favorite custom face keeps working after the cutoff, but one delete or factory reset wipes it for good. Here is what to do first.
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Claude meeting note taker: Meet only, Team and Enterprise first
Claude Meetings puts Anthropic's AI into your video calls as a visible participant. Here's who gets it, where it works and what it won't do.
Muse Ember pricing: 14 cents a task vs Spark’s $2.39, explained
Meta's smallest AI model lists at the same token rates as Claude Haiku 5.5, so where does the real saving come from, and who should pick it?
Fable 5.2 vs Opus 5.5: double the price, so when is it worth it?
Anthropic's new top model beats its everyday workhorse on hard benchmarks, yet the company still tells most people to start with Opus. Here is how to choose.
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Does IBM sponsor H1B? Not for most consulting jobs after year-end
IBM is dropping visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its biggest division. Here's who is hit, the year-end choice, and where sponsorship still exists.
Is OpenAI profitable? Not close: Q3 brought $10B and a bigger loss
OpenAI's sales jumped about 50% in the third quarter, yet its operating loss still grew. Here's where the money goes and what it means for ChatGPT users.
Anthropic IPO date and price: ANT trades Nov. 19, here’s the catch
Shares are priced at $70 to $78 and set to debut on Nasdaq next week. Here is who can get in at the IPO price, and what buyers give up.
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Is Signal secure? DeepMind’s math check says yes, with limits
Google DeepMind's AI proved key parts of Signal's encryption hold up. Here's what that covers, what it doesn't, and how accounts really get hacked.
Chrome zero day update: how to install the fix for flaw No. 8
Attackers were already using the XML bug before Google shipped Monday's fix. Here's how to confirm your browser has it on every device you own.
Synology ransomware attack: check your DSM build, then your ports
Attackers are locking files on outdated Synology NAS boxes with the .L0CK3D extension. Here are the DSM builds that fix it and the steps Synology recommends.