Tor Browser 16 adds a new way to keep snooping apps from seeing your browsing activity
Tor Browser 16 adds an optional setting that hides page titles from other applications. Here is what changed and how Tor can benefit everyday users.
Brian Fagioli
Brian Fagioli
Nearly half of holiday shoppers plan to use AI, but there is a catch
AI could help holiday shoppers compare products and find deals, but a Mall of America survey suggests friends, family, and stores still lead gift inspiration.
DoorDash buying Instacart is a terrible deal for consumers
DoorDash is pitching its $17 billion Instacart acquisition as a win for shoppers. A shared subscription sounds appealing, but losing an independent competitor could come at a cost.
Microsoft celebrates $36.6 billion in profit while treating 60,000 workers as disposable
Microsoft earned $36.6 billion in quarterly profit and returned billions to shareholders. Its buyout offer for roughly 60,000 employees makes that success feel cold.
Microsoft bets the future of Copilot on more than one AI model
Microsoft is bringing its Copilot harness to Foundry, giving developers a managed foundation for AI agents that can work with different models, tools, and reusable skills.
Apple finally gives MacBook Pro a touchscreen, starting at $2,899
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro introduces tandem OLED, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and a lighter design, with prices starting at $2,899.
Apple brings OpenAI to Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, lets AI agents edit your documents
Apple is bringing OpenAI-powered assistants and support for external AI agents to Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The November Creator Studio update also introduces generative AI features in Pixelmator Pro and Logic Pro, but raises questions for customers who purchased Apple’s professional applications outright.
Satechi solves a frustrating Mac monitor problem with its new USB4 adapter
Satechi’s new ExtendView USB4 adapter brings dual 4K/60Hz monitors, 140W charging, and 10Gbps connectivity to compatible Macs without DisplayLink software. But owners of older M1 and M2 Macs should check the limitations.
Apple unveils M6 MacBook Pro and iMac but there is a catch with its AI promises
Apple’s new M6 MacBook Pro and iMac offer faster processors, Wi-Fi 7, and improved AI capabilities. However, Siri AI remains in beta, and expanded access to certain AI features will eventually cost extra.
Logitech MX Master 4 Developer Edition gives Linux nerds an awesome new mouse design
Logitech MX Master 4 Developer Edition adds an awesome design with Linux and coding Easter eggs. It launches October 27 for $119.99 in the US.
Broadcom is helping finance its own $63 billion Anthropic chip deal
Broadcom is helping back a $63 billion Anthropic chip deal as the Claude maker pursues an IPO, raising questions about financing, accounting, and risk.
Anthropic files for IPO while warning AI could pose catastrophic risks to humanity
Anthropic files for an IPO while warning of catastrophic AI risks. Its financial disclosures raise questions about costs, control, and safety.