Tech & AI
US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
A severe security vulnerability affecting almost every version of the Linux operating system has caught defenders off-guard and scrambling to patch after security researchers publicly
Microsoft Defender Bug Triggers False Malware Alerts for DigiCert Certificates
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
Microsoft fixed a Defender false positive that flagged legitimate DigiCert certificates as malware, disrupting Windows trust stores for some IT teams. The post Microsoft Defender
Roomba inventor unveils a companion robot that’s more pet than helper
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
At this point, most home robots are either glorified vacuums or far-off concepts that may never become commercially available. However, we just got a look
7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint for $200: I have now tested three different Ultraloq smart locks over a year and a half, and while I think the
Image AI models now drive app growth, beating chatbot upgrades
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
Image model releases are driving growth for AI mobile apps, generating 6.5x more downloads than traditional model updates, according to a new report from app
Gen Z Is Bringing the iPod Back as a Distraction-Free Music Escape
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
Gen Z is reviving the iPod as younger users seek distraction-free music, fewer algorithms, and more control over how they listen. The post Gen Z
Best air purifier deal: Take 15% off the Mashable Choice Award-winning Dreame FP10 air purifier
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
SAVE $75: The Dreame FP10 air purifier is on sale at Amazon for $424.99, down from the list price of $499.99. That’s a 15% discount
DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security tried to obtain a Canadian man’s location information, activity logs, and other identifying information from Google after he criticized the
As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
A new project called Acorn has launched a way for organizations and creators to build their own online communities as an alternative to centralized social
Andy Serkis teases ‘The Hunt for Gollum’: ‘It’s not just a nostalgia film’
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 4, 2026
Andy Serkis isn’t done with Middle-earth just yet. The upcoming prequel film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum sees Serkis pulling double