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HMD Updates Classic Nokia 3210 for Its 25th Anniversary

The feature phone will come in three new colors, but won’t be available in the US.

By Sarah Lord

First Look: Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air Redefine Thin and Light

Apple's latest tablets have new processors, repositioned front cameras, and bright screens wrapped up in svelte aluminum shells. We go hands on.

By Eric Zeman

OpenAI Exec: A Year From Now, Today's ChatGPT Will Look 'Laughably Bad'

OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap suggests that future versions of ChatGPT will offer drastic upgrades. He also talks about AI's potential to replace humans jobs and stress the power grid.

By Michael Kan

Not Ready for Passkeys? Multi-Factor Authentication Is Still Better Than Nothing

While MFA has its vulnerabilities, especially SMS-based authentication, it's better than leaving your accounts open to devastating attacks, Trend Micro VP of Strategy Eric Skinner tells us at RSA.

By Neil J. Rubenking

TikTok Sues US Government in a Move Likely to Delay Upcoming Ban

The social media company says the ban violates Americans' First Amendment rights to free speech over 'hypothetical' national security concerns.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 8 Pro: What's the Difference?

With prices ranging from $499 to $1,399, we break down Google's Pixel 8 lineup to help you decide which phone is right for you.

By Iyaz Akhtar

iPad Event 2024: Everything Apple Announced Today

Didn't have time to 'let loose' with Apple today? Here are all the new products you can buy now.

By Chloe Albanesius

Drake vs. Kendrick Drama Confirms AI Rap Is for Losers

Computer impersonations have no place in real rap beef.

By Jordan Minor

Google I/O 2024: What to Expect and How to Watch

Google's annual developer conference, scheduled for May 14, should feature more about Android 15 as well as details about how Google plans to incorporate Gemini AI into future products.

By Iyaz Akhtar

Google: No Clear Signs That AI Is Creating Malware Yet

When it comes to the threat of AI unleashing malware, 'I don't think we're there yet,' a security researcher for Google-owned VirusTotal tells the crowd at RSAC.

By Michael Kan

Apple Brings AI Features to Final Cut and Logic Pro, Unveils New Camera App

With Final Cut Camera for iPad, Apple fans, hobbyists, or influencers looking to make their next big video can connect up to four iPhones or iPads to view multiple camera feeds simultaneously.

By Kate Irwin

New iPads Switch to eSIM, iPad Pro Drops mmWave 5G

Apple's tablets still come with sub-6GHz and C-band 5G, but the Pro loses support for the faster mmWave service. And, like the iPhone 14 and 15, they swap physical SIM cards for eSIM.

By Eric Zeman

A New Task for Met Gala Fashion Police: Is That AI?

Fake photos of Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, and Rihanna on the Met Gala red carpet flooded social media last night. X is playing whack-a-mole with Community Notes.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Apple Pencil Pro Gets Haptic Feedback, Ability to 'Sense Your Squeeze'

Apple also debuts a new version of the Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Google's Pixel 8a Brings Tensor G3 Chip, Advanced AI to $499 Price

With better specs and the same price as last year's model, the Pixel 8a looks to be a strong value for Android buyers. Google's Pixel Tablet also gets a price drop to make it more attractive.

By Iyaz Akhtar

Police Unmask and Charge Alleged Senior Leader of Lockbit Ransomware Gang

The US alleges that Russian national Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev is a senior leader of Lockbit, who has pocketed at least $100 million from ransom payments.

By Michael Kan

Microsoft Shuts Down Game Studios Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks

Say goodbye to the studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and The Evil Within.

By Michael Kan

Apple Gives iPad Pro an M4 Upgrade, Unveils 13-Inch iPad Air

The new iPad Pro skips the M3 generation entirely while the iPad Air now comes in two sizes. The tablets also get new accessories in the Apple Pencil Pro and new Magic Keyboard.

By Chloe Albanesius

IBM Open-Sources Granite AI Models, Launches InstructLab Platform

IBM is adding a family of Granite LLMs to InstructLab, an open-source development platform.

By Kate Irwin

Apple Is Building AI Data Center Chips Under Codename 'ACDC'

Apple is reportedly working on new hardware for AI under Project ACDC, but may never reveal the chips to the public.

By Kate Irwin