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 […]
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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 […]
Apple is Cleaning House: Out with the Old, In with the New
Last week, while all the attention was on the half dozen products Apple unveiled, the company quietly discontinued 15 of its relatively recent products, according to MacRumors. As PCMag reports, when Apple discontinues a product, it only means the company will stop selling the product through its own online and physical stores. The products will continue to […]
Microsoft’s ‘Xbox Mode’ is coming to every Windows 11 PC in April
Microsoft has announced that it’s planning to make its new Xbox full-screen experience generally available to all Windows 11 devices – including tablets – in April, and is rebranding the feature as “Xbox mode” as it prepares the platform for the next-generation Xbox console project, codenamed Helix. As PCMag reports, the new mode is called “Xbox full screen experience,” and is already […]
Roblox’s AI to Replace Swearing With More ‘Civil’ Language in its Chats
Roblox has announced changes to its content-filtering system to “maintain civility” in chats. As PCMag reports, Roblox will roll out real-time AI-powered chat rephrasing that automatically replaces swear words with more polite alternatives as part of this change. Previously, the system displayed hashtags when banned words were used. Going forward, the AI will translate profanities “into more respectful […]