Microsoft is continuing its passkey push by moving away from SMS-based two-factor authentication for local account logins, citing its vulnerability to exploitation and fraud. Instead, it wants everyone to start using passkeys (and eventually, ditch passwords altogether). As PCMag reports, although text messages have proved a useful way to add an extra layer of security to account […]
As Starlink gains traction as a potential disruptor to traditional ISPs, Verizon’s CEO is downplaying the threat. As PCMag reports, at last week’s MoffettNathanson media conference, Dan Schulman predicted that low-earth satellite rivals SpaceX and Amazon will remain niche internet providers in the US. “I think satellite is a really good complementary service for a product, but […]
Meta’s top-tier Ray-Ban Display augmented reality smart glasses offer impressive hardware, but per PCMag’s review, the software was limited, with too many ties to Meta’s own apps. But that may soon change with third-party developers getting involved. As PCMag reports, last week, Meta announced several new features, including the option for developers to build their own services. There […]
Google Chrome offers plenty of AI features, but some of them could quietly eat up your device storage. As spotted by The Privacy Guy, the browser automatically downloads a 4GB model to support on-device AI features, and it may stay on your PC unless the features are turned off. The AI model in question is Gemini […]
The FCC’s bans on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers and drones initially included an expiration date on software updates, but the commission has now extended the cutoff from 2027 to 2029. As PCMag reports, on Friday, the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) issued an extension that permits previously authorized foreign-made drones and Wi-Fi routers to “continue to receive software and firmware […]
Apple has reportedly stopped work on its Vision Pro headset and shifted staff to other teams within the company, MacRumors reports. As PCMag reports, once touted as “the next big thing” in tech, Apple unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023 and launched in early 2024. The headset, powered by the M2 chip, had a slow start, with […]
Major music-streaming platforms are being flooded with AI-generated tracks, so Spotify has decided to roll out a preemptive strike in the form of a new verification badge to prove to listeners that an artist is actually human. As PCMag reports, to earn a badge, which will appear as a light green checkmark, an artist needs to have consistent listener […]
Microsoft is weighing in on whether you should install third-party antivirus software on a PC, telling users the built-in Defender should be enough. As PCMag reports, Microsoft quietly took an official stand in a Learning Center article published earlier this month, which Windows Latest later spotted. “For many Windows 11 users, Microsoft Defender Antivirus covers everyday risk without requiring additional […]
You may never get to experience ChatGPT’s adult mode (not that you wanted to, of course). OpenAI has confirmed to the Financial Times (FT) that it is putting the project on hold as it shifts focus toward its core products. As PCMag reports, this news comes after The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that some of the company’s staffers and advisors were […]
If you’re a hardware aficionado, or keeping a close eye on console prices, you’ve likely noticed how the global RAM shortage is driving up hardware prices. As PCMag reports, global PC shipments grew 3.2% year over year in Q1 2026 to reach 63.3 million units, and pre-emptive buying ahead of memory-led price increases was one of the key […]