A critical new warning this week, as a dangerous new browser update attacks Microsoft Windows users in the wild. As ever, this attack deploys social engineering to lure users into the simple click they’ll quickly regret. Here’s what to look for. New attack warning for Windows usersNurPhoto via Getty Images
Elon Musk’s Starlink has already revolutionized global internet access, but now it’s taking mobile connectivity to the next level. Thanks to a breakthrough satellite service, standard iPhones and Android devices will soon be able to make calls from virtually anywhere on the planet—without requiring new hardware.
A hidden Samsung feature lets you turn your phone into a desktop by connecting it to a monitor or TV – just ensure your favorite apps are supported. There are plenty of other quirks to DeX that I’ve yet to highlight, such as cloud gaming and running emulators, but the bottom line is that, with just your phone and a monitor, it’s absolutely possible to have a viable computing setup. Kerry Wan/ZDNET
The excitement ahead of Apple’s new iPhone SE, expected to launch this week, comes at the most critical time. The current threat to iPhone’s future state is as serious as it gets, and nothing Apple does is more important than resolving this before it’s too late. I’ve described claims that Apple is being forced to backdoor its own encryption as a nightmare for Apple and its users, and that is no exaggeration.
There was early bad news for new Samsung Galaxy S25 buyers, with an initial security update leaving devices two-months behind older flagships. The better news is that this has been resolved with a new firmware update, albeit a critical vulnerability remains. But for Galaxy S24, S23 and S22 owners, there’s something else to worry about.
Don’t believe all the misleading hype. Your dated old work PC might still have some life in it yet. Windows 10 has less than a year left before it hits its end of support deadline. Starting in October 2025, you’ll have to pay for security updates if you want to keep using Microsoft’s nearly-nine-year-old operating system. Credit: geralt
If you’ve ever needed to store your work or personal documents, then you’re probably familiar with a USB flash drive. However, these devices can do a lot more than what the majority of people use them for. As technology for these devices continues to evolve, they’ve gotten more use cases.
Apple has just released iOS 18.3, its latest iPhone update (full details here) and the software contained a surprise extra: compatibility with the Starlink satellite network, according to a new report. Some Apple iPhones now have access to Starlink’s satellite network. © 2025 Bloomberg Finance LP
Unless you’re looking for a powerful gaming laptop, your priority list probably looks something like this: long-lasting battery life, a great display, a comfortable keyboard, a decent design and camera, and smooth performance for day-to-day applications. If you want to marry all of that with a convertible form factor, the Asus ProArt PZ13 feels like the perfect answer.
Apple hasn’t been the most willing partner, but Microsoft is doing what it can to integrate Windows with the iPhone. Bringing together Windows and the Apple iPhone has been an agonizing journey. Microsoft is taking another step to connect the two, providing a consistent UI and file sharing between the two platforms via the Start menu. Image: Microsoft
