Category: computing

Goodnotes adds an AI that can read and explain even the worst handwriting

AI has become very good at holding up its end of a conversation with humans, but a set of new AI features from the digital notetaking app Goodnotes performs an even more impressive stunt by reading handwriting well enough to discuss it and even answer questions about what’s been scribbled.…

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Recall or free repair? Apple M1 iMac users complain of screen fault, but claim Apple is refusing to take responsibility

An increasing number of Apple users have shared a concerning problem with their M1 iMac devices. Owners of the all-in-one device have complained of phantom horizontal lines appearing on their screens. First reports of the issue date as far back as mid-2023, and Apple is yet to acknowledge the issue.…

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Microsoft is tightening its Windows 11 restrictions – but hackers swoop in to save the day, again

The Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update dropped on October 1, 2024, and with it came the need for another workaround to address persistent hardware upgrade issues. Since Windows 11 was originally released in 2021, Microsoft has required users to run its latest OS on a machine with Trusted Platform Module…

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As Apple prepares to launch new M4 Macs, I’ve got one question: where’s my new MacBook Air?

We’re likely now mere weeks away from Apple revealing its new slate of M4 Mac products, with current leaks suggesting the new Macs will land in early November. It’s been a less-than-watertight build-up to launch, with a bevy of leaked details (including an apparent full leak of the M4 MacBook…

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Qualcomm’s big chip merge plan paves the way for – wait for it – the return of the Windows Phone

Well, it’s finally happening. Qualcomm could be merging its Snapdragon processors for mobile and PC under one consolidated ‘Elite’ brand, bringing us one step closer to the product I’ve always wanted – the perfect union of phone and PC. Despite the sad downfall of Windows Phone, the divide between phones…

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Apple’s smart AR glasses are rumored to be arriving in 2026 – with microLED tech

Meta’s impressive demo of its Orion AR glasses has got us interested in augmented reality specs again, and a small tidbit of rumored information has come our way that suggests Apple could have its own device in this category by 2026 – with microLED tech included. This comes from tipster…

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