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Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is a Weird Bet That Actually Makes Sense

Apple just launched a budget MacBook with an iPhone chip. Here's why it matters and who it's really for.

TikTok's Privacy Gamble: Why It's Rejecting Encryption Everyone Else Wants

TikTok refuses end-to-end encryption to protect users from harm. Is it genuine safety or clever PR? We dig into the controversy.

NYT Mini Crossword March 4: Basketball Trivia and Stinky Animals

Solve today's NYT Mini Crossword with answers featuring Nikola Jokic and a surprising Latin etymology lesson.

How US Government Hacking Tools Ended Up in Cybercriminals' Hands

A leaked iPhone exploit kit shows how state-sponsored hacking tools become weapons for hackers worldwide. The Coruna story is a cautionary tale.

Silicon Valley's $125 Million Campaign to Silence an AI Regulator

Big Tech is spending massive amounts to defeat a New York politician who dares to regulate AI. Here's what's really happening.

Apple's MacBook Air Gets Pricier, But Here's What You're Actually Paying For

M5 MacBook Airs arrive with faster storage and higher prices. Is the $100 bump worth it, or just storage sleight of hand?

OpenAI's Pentagon Deal Just Got Messy, and That's Actually the Most Honest Thing About It

Sam Altman admits OpenAI rushed its military AI agreement. But the real question is whether anyone should trust these deals at all.

South Korea's $4.8 Million Crypto Blunder: When Police Turn Into Thieves' Best Friend

South Korean police accidentally exposed a crypto wallet's master key in a press release, costing taxpayers millions in stolen assets.

Cursor Just Hit $2 Billion in Revenue, But the AI Coding Wars Are Getting Messy

Cursor claims $2B annualized revenue as competition heats up. But are the cracks already showing?

Apple's iPhone 17e Gets Smarter, But the Price Gap Still Doesn't Add Up

Apple's new budget iPhone gets meaningful upgrades, but at $599 it's still uncomfortably close to the superior iPhone 17.

The Camera-Enabled Wearable Era is Actually Happening This Summer

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip is about to flood the market with AI-powered watches, pendants, and glasses. Here's what that means for you.

UK Launches Major Consultation on Banning Social Media for Under-16s

The government opens a landmark consultation on whether to ban social media for young teens, following Australia's lead. Here's what you need to know.