iOS 27, macOS 27 to Let You Swap Siri AI for Claude and Other Third-Party Models
The EU’s Digital Markets Act requires Apple to give third parties effective access to iOS features available to Apple’s own services.
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Apple Releases iOS 27 and Updates Its Major Operating Systems
Apple has officially released iOS 27, introducing new features powered by Apple Intelligence, refinements to the Liquid Glass interface, and performance improvements. The company has also launched iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and tvOS 27. iOS 27: New Features and Compatibility The visual changes in iOS 27 are evolutionary rather than a…
Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows Updates to Fix Remote Desktop Services Failures
To deal with the Remote Desktop Services (RDS) failures caused by the September 2026 security updates, as well as with Hyper-V and USB audio problems on certain versions of Windows, Microsoft has issued emergency out-of-band Windows updates. The September 2026 security updates had caused RDS to become unstable on the affected systems, resulting in failures…
Dumpster Diving DIYer Secures Working SSDs, RAM, Laptops From Their Local Landfill
We’re not recommending you do it, but in this economy? There are worse ideas.
OpenAI Pauses ChatGPT Pro Signups Due To GPT-6 Astra Server Strain
OpenAI has temporarily suspended new registrations for its high-end ChatGPT Pro subscription after extreme computing demands from its frontier model, GPT-6 Astra, overwhelmed company infrastructure. The measure follows intense server consumption, prompting the organization to halt new sales to maintain service quality for active members. The move aligns with prior warnings from Tibo Sottiaux, an…
Microsoft Excel KB5002914 Update Breaks Copy and Paste for Some Users
Users of Microsoft Excel have reported that the Office security update known as KB5002914 for this week is causing problems with copy-and-paste functions and formula dragging, as stated in posts on Reddit and in the Microsoft Q&A forums. These users claim that normal operation is restored when the update is uninstalled or rolled back. The…
Anthropic Says Hackers Abused Claude to Scan 1.8 Million Android Apps for Secrets
According to a company threat report, Anthropic states that a number of threat groups, including those motivated by financial gain and state-sponsored espionage groups associated with Russia and China, tried to misuse its Claude AI model for malicious purposes. From December 2025 through August 2026, Anthropic documented a variety of instances of AI abuse covering…
Epomaker Showed Off Retro Designs and Fast TMR Gaming Keyboards at IFA 2026
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, I stopped by the Epomaker booth to check out four of the company’s latest keyboards. The lineup shows how far mechanical keyboards have moved beyond switches and RGB, with Epomaker experimenting with TMR magnetic sensing, modular layouts, integrated displays, and retro-inspired designs. Top: Epomaker Glyph, Left: Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR,…
Unlimited Siri AI Access Will Require You to Pay Up
Don’t open your wallet yet, though—pricing hasn’t been announced.
Arzopa Unveils New 2.5K Touchscreen Monitor, Digital Frame, and Smart Calendars
Arzopa, a brand best known for its affordable portable monitors, came to IFA 2026 to showcase its new Z1RC Plus TS portable touchscreen monitor, an upgraded D14 Pro digital frame with a 2K display, and the brand-new C1 and C1 Pro digital calendars. First shown at IFA 2026, the Z1RC Plus TS builds on its…