Shopping for back-to-school? These are the webcam lights I’d actually turn on before a Zoom call

Tired of looking like you’re calling in from a cave during class zooms? Here are five webcam lights, starting with the cheapest, that’ll actually fix your lighting.

Google Chrome could soon let you translate pages right inside Reading Mode

Google is testing a translate button inside Chrome’s Reading Mode on Canary, which would translate pages and PDFs without leaving Reading Mode.

AI dramas need actors, so Chinese platforms are turning human faces into stock assets

Chinese platforms are paying people to license their faces for AI-generated dramas, but contracts may offer limited protection once those reusable digital likenesses leave the marketplace.

Experts find it’s easy to manipulate AI chatbots into coughing up bioweapon recipes

Researchers found that persistent conversations could push major AI chatbots past their biological safety barriers, as increasingly capable models acquire knowledge that worries biosecurity experts.

Gem Browser imagines an internet where every website is yours to redesign

Gem Browser uses Gemini to rebuild real webpages around reader prompts, offering more control over the interface while raising uncomfortable questions about what happens to a publisher’s original presentation.

I just found a Mac app that puts volume and brightness sliders on your MacBook’s touchpad edges

Tired of hunting for the volume or brightness keys on your Mac? Slidr lets you slide along your trackpad’s edges to control volume and brightness instantly, no keyboard required.

I found five desk organization gadgets I’d happily recommend for Back-to-School

Tangled cords, missing keys, and a desk that’s basically a black hole? Here are five gadgets that’ll actually get your workspace under control.

The best hidden macOS 27 features people aren’t talking about
The best hidden macOS 27 features people aren’t talking about

5 of the best macOS 27 features that no one knows about.

Experts warn 2.2 million cars could be at risk of hijacking via Bluetooth

Researchers find dealer-installed KARR and SWDS security systems are open to a Bluetooth-based hack which can remotely unlock doors and stop a vehicle from starting.

Quordle hints and answers for Monday, July 27 (game #1645)
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, July 27 (game #1645)

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