From PC Mag: Google says a group of Russian state-sponsored hackers has been spotted sending encrypted PDFs to trick victims into running a decryption tool that’s actually malware.

On Thursday, the company published a blog post documenting a new phishing tactic from Coldriver, a hacking group that...

From ComputerWorld: Google Chief Executive Officer, Sundar Pichai, has warned the company’s workforce about upcoming job losses as Google moves investments toward new technologies, such as AI, according to a memo called, “2024 priorities and the year ahead,” CNBC reported.

“The reality is that to...

From PC Mag: UPDATE 1/17: The makers of AdBlock and Adblock Plus say bugs in their ad blockers are to blame for the YouTube slowdowns. They've both rolled out fixes.

"With our latest update published last week, some of our users began to experience a slowdown on YouTube and other sites across the...

From TechCrunch: As Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S24 line today, Google announced a series of new AI features that are launching for Android Auto, which is the secondary interface that brings the look and functions of a smartphone, like navigation and messaging, to your vehicle’s infotainment...

From PC World: Inflation and other factors tend to force prices on all goods higher, and that seems to be holding true for high-end electronics. But just occasionally consumers reap the benefits of market forces and see prices drop before a product reaches the end of its shelf life. Such is the case...

From TechCrunch: Apple confirmed today that iOS 17.3 will be released to the public next week, giving iPhone users new features like Stolen Device Protection and collaborative Apple Music playlists.

The company subtly revealed the release date of the software update in a press release about its new...

From ExtremeTech: OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with the US Department of Defense (DoD). At this week’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, the ChatGPT and DALL-E maker confirmed that it’s working with the Pentagon to develop cybersecurity tools. The two organizations...

From PC Mag: After years of requiring iOS developers to accept payments exclusively through Apple, the company is updating its App Store policies to allow developers to link to alternative payment methods, as long as the app also allows users to make purchases through Apple’s in-app purchasing...

From ExtremeTech: Apple, Masimo, and several regulatory bodies have reached a temporary resolution regarding a potential infringement on Masimo’s pulse oximetry patent. To keep the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 on shelves, Apple will disable the blood oxygen-sensing hardware in both devices. In...

From AVerMedia Press Release: AVerMedia Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of its latest PCIe capture cards — the HDMI 2.1 Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) and Live Streamer ULTRA HD (GC571). These innovative devices cater to the diverse needs from sophisticated and entry-level streamers...