Apple Vision Pro Review: A Little Too Far Out

The Vision Pro is a big leap for spatial computing in an unfriendly package.

The Notorious Lockbit Ransomware Gang Has Been Disrupted by Law Enforcement

LockBit’s website, infrastructure, and data have been seized by law enforcement—striking a huge blow against one of the world’s most prolific ransomware groups.

The Apple Vision Pro’s Killer App Is … Kitchen Timers?

It’s meant to be the best mixed reality gear yet, so why are we again grading it on how well it helps us cook pasta?

Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Shows the Future of Computing Is Bulky and Weird

This is the first new product category in years for the company. While the experience is polished, the design doesn’t feel very Apple.

The SEC’s Official X Account Was ‘Compromised’ and Used to Post Fake Bitcoin News

The US financial regulator says its official @SECGov account was “compromised,” resulting in an “unauthorized” post about the status of Bitcoin ETFs.

Mutalk Leakage Voice Suppression Microphone Review: Niche and Cringeworthy

The Multalk mouthpiece claims to channel your words clearly to a Bluetooth microphone but muffle them for anyone close by. It’s as bizarre as it looks.

Xreal Air 2 Pro AR Glasses Review: Minor Upgrade

The Xreal Air 2 Pro AR glasses have a few welcome improvements, but they are still little more than a virtual display.

TCL RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses Review: Big Virtual Screen, Blurry

These mixed-reality glasses crank up the virtual screen size and refresh rate, but get blurry at the edges.

The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2023)

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.

YouTube's Ad Blocker Detection Believed to Break EU Privacy Law

A complaint filed with the EU’s independent data regulator accuses YouTube of failing to get explicit user permission for its ad blocker detection system, potentially violating the ePrivacy Directive.

This AI Bot Fills Out Job Applications for You While You Sleep

AI-powered services like LazyApply zip through the grunt work of job applications, helping one programmer apply for 5,000 jobs. But they can make mistakes, and some recruiters scorn the technology.

What Is Matter? We Explain the New Smart Home Standard (2023)

This open source protocol ensures your devices play nicely. As Matter 1.2 rolls out, here's what's changing in the smart home scene.

Job Hunting Sucks. This Programmer Filled Out 250 Applications to Find Out Why

Shikhar Sachdev wanted to reveal what made the process so draining—so he spent 11 hours filling applications. Now he has tips for both job seekers and hiring managers.

A Graphic Hamas Video Donald Trump Jr. Shared on X Is Actually Real, Research Confirms

A video posted by Donald Trump Jr. showing Hamas militants attacking Israelis was falsely flagged in a Community Note as being years old, thus making X's disinformation problem worse, not better.

Meta Quest 3 Review: Huge Hardware Bump, But Who's It For?

Adding mixed reality to virtual reality makes for a dramatically improved headset, but Meta's virtual worlds are still ghost towns.