AI firm Anthropic has a new tool it says can help those without a design background bring their ideas to life, or assist time-strapped designers prototype more ideas. As PCMag reports, Claude Design, powered by Anthropic’s latest Claude Opus 4, “gives designers room to explore widely and everyone else a way to produce visual work,” the […]
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Streamflation Strikes Again: YouTube Premium Announces a Price Increase
Yet another streaming service has decided to implement a rate hike. YouTube Premium is raising their prices as its US subscribers get set to pay an extra $2 per month, which is about a 15% increase. As PCMag reports, in a statement released on Friday, April 10, YouTube said, “this change allows us to maintain the features our […]
Microsoft Rolls Out Secure Boot Status Dashboard for Windows 10 & 11
Microsoft’s original Secure Boot certificates that protect your PC’s startup process are set to expire in June. That’s why, to help users check if they’re still protected, the company is ready to roll out a new Secure Boot status dashboard in Windows 11 and Windows 10. As PCMag reports, starting this month, the new status page will […]
Anthropic effectively Blocks OpenClaw (and soon other 3rd Party Tools) by Mandating Direct Subscriptions for Claude
AI firm Anthropic has clamped down on people using its Claude chatbot via the agentic AI tool OpenClaw. As PCMag reports, OpenClaw, released in late 2025, is a free and open-source AI agent that can execute tasks via third-party large language models (LLMs) like Claude, ChatGPT, Grok or Google Gemini. The app, which was even […]
Stream-Flation Strikes Again – Netflix Just Raised Prices on All Tiers
Do you remember when the streaming revolution was supposed to let us swap expensive cable TV bills for a more affordable, a la carte viewing experience and we all jumped on board? Well, as PCMag reports, while your Netflix membership may still be cheaper than a Comcast or Spectrum TV subscription (for now, at least), […]
FCC has Banned Routers Not Made in the U.S. – How Will You Be Affected?
Last week, the FCC under the Trump Administration made a surprise pronouncement: New foreign-made routers will be banned in the US. The good news is that your current home internet setup is still legal, since the agency’s rules cover future devices. And vendors can request an exemption. But as PCMag reports, the FCC order will still […]
Have you tried Parachord?
Parachord is a new all-in-one music-streaming app that pulls all your content into one interface, so you don’t have to jump between platforms to listen to your favorite songs. As PCMag reports, the app is the brainchild of J Herskowitz, creator of Tomahawk, a similar service that shut down in 2016. However, this time around, his development […]
Microsoft Focuses on a “Commitment to Quality” In New Windows 11 Updates
Microsoft is vowing to focus on quality with future Windows 11 releases, which includes better performance and reeling in the company’s Copilot footprint over the OS. As PCMag reports, on Friday, Microsoft President for Windows and Devices, Pavan Davuluri, announced the “commitment to quality” in both a blog post and an email to users. The plan calls […]
The MacBook Neo Just Broke an Apple Sales Record
Apple’s new MacBook Neo is turning out to be both a critical and sales success. As PCMag reports, CEO Tim Cook has stated that the Neo is a record-breaking Mac release. In a post on social media network X, Cook said, “Mac just had its best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers. We love seeing the enthusiasm.” […]
Nintendo Switch 2’s Latest Update Improves Visuals for Original Switch Games, Too
A new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 improves visuals for original Switch games played on the latest console. As PCMag reports, the new option, called Handheld Mode Boost, is part of Nintendo’s latest software version, 22.0.0. The Switch 2 can use this tool to improve graphics by emulating a docked experience for original Switch games, but […]