Claude AI can now tap into emails, files, and even run tasks on your PC

Two announcements, one clear direction: Anthropic wants Claude embedded in how you work. Microsoft 365 connectors arrive on all plans, and computer use finally reaches Windows users this week.

I went back 50 years and played the best Apple-1 games — and my brain is still recovering

With Apple turning 50 this week, I decided there was only one way to celebrate — melt my brain by playing some of the finest games made for the Apple-1. Here’s how I got on.

NordVPN’s new free tool shows how much your location data is exposed online

NordVPN just launched My Location, a free tool that shows both your physical and IP-based virtual location, helping you understand what websites actually know about where you are.

Ten years ago Acer debuted its awesomely ridiculous $10K gaming laptop – how well does it hold up in 2026?

Two Nvidia GTX 1080 GPUs, a 21-inch screen, and a $10K price tag – the Acer Predator 21X was a ridiculous device 10 years ago, and I fired it up to see how it fares today.

For just $3, Google’s magic stick will save your aging PC

Google and Back Market have launched a $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit to rescue aging Windows 10 PCs. It includes the free OS, guides, and video tutorials — and it’s a much cheaper fix than buying a new laptop.

The ‘best budget laptop you can buy’ just got a rare early discount at Amazon

The 256GB and 512GB Apple MacBook Neo just got a surprising early price drop at Amazon, making this stellar budget laptop even better value for money.

AI is doing the dirty work for insurance companies, and it’s getting worse

AI is now deciding whether your insurance claim gets approved, and denial rates are climbing fast. Here’s what’s happening and why your doctor’s opinion might not matter anymore.

Even astronauts on the way to the moon hit Outlook problems

Astronauts on Artemis II ran into a familiar Outlook failure mid-flight, forcing mission control to step in and troubleshoot. The glitch shows how even deep space missions still depend on everyday software.

Your chatbot may have emotions, and it changes how it behaves

Your chatbot may not feel anything, but new research shows emotion-like signals inside AI can shape responses, steer decisions, and even push systems toward risky behavior under pressure.

Your next Android flagship may get a big Gemini Nano 4 boost

Google is prepping Gemini Nano 4 for Android flagships, promising faster on-device AI and better efficiency while giving developers early access to build and optimize apps ahead of launch.