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Apple launches budget MacBook Neo and new M5 chips focused on boosting AI performance
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (686+ words) Apple has introduced a new budget MacBook aimed at attracting more users into its fold, and higher-tier versions of its latest silicon chip focused on supporting more rigid artificial intelligence tasks. The California-based company unveiled the MacBook Neo, whose starting…...
Apple unveils iPhone 17e to kick off loaded 2026 launch cycle
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (766+ words) Apple on Monday unveiled its newest budget iPhone, kicking off a 2026 product launch cycle that is expected to be one of its most anticipated yet. The iPhone 17e now comes with MagSafe wireless charging and accessories support, and Apple maintained its…...
As cyber criminals become more and more sophisticated, how can you protect yourself?
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (1403+ words) In an increasingly digital world, the costs of cybercrime are growing fast " making it vital that individuals, companies and governments have robust defences. The global costs last year were about $10.5 trillion and the bill is forecast to increase 50 per cent…...
Samsung bets on agentic AI with Galaxy S26 and is working with Google to develop 'AI OS"
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (972+ words) Samsung Electronics has launched its latest flagships to kick off this year's premium smartphone race, with a new focus on privacy features and agentic artificial intelligence designed to further personalise the user experience. The world's biggest smartphone manufacturer unveiled the…...
Identifying cyber crime motives more vital than ever, report says
1+ week, 1+ day ago (681+ words) Understanding the motives of cyber criminals is becoming increasingly important to strong cyber defence, a report from one of the world's largest cybersecurity companies has found. US-based CrowdStrike said cyber criminals are becoming more agile, innovative and evasive. As a…...
UAE foils AI-powered 'terrorist cyberattacks' on vital sectors
1+ week, 4+ day ago (570+ words) The UAE has foiled a series of cyberattacks on vital infrastructure, the Cybersecurity Council said this weekend. The authority said they were "organised cyber attacks of a terrorist nature" but released few other details, including the precise targets. Dubai Marina…...
Cyber hygiene: Did Trump's cyber director compromise US security by using ChatGPT?
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (515+ words) US President Donald Trump's acting head of cybersecurity might have exhibited poor cyber hygiene practices after he uploaded potentially sensitive information to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Politico reported four officials confirmed the actions of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (Cisa) interim…...
Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: It's a health thing with bling
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (825+ words) Smart rings are a niche category " their compact form attracting users who like their tech to be simple. But they also offer a bit of bling for the health-conscious, and the latest Oura Ring 4 Ceramic is no exception. Its Finnish…...
Human versus machine: Drone racing in Abu Dhabi pushes AI to its limits
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (756+ words) At Umex in Abu Dhabi, autonomous drone racing is being presented not as a futuristic novelty, but as a practical public test of how artificial intelligence performs under real-world pressure. The competition is a highlight of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous…...
Trump tweaks semiconductor policy with chip tariff
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (511+ words) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced tariffs on certain chip imports to the US with hopes of bolstering semiconductor making " a day after solidifying a deal that would allow some of Nvidia's H200 chips to be sold to China. "The…...