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Mac AI Browsers You Can Actually Use After Atlas
technology17 hours ago

Mac AI Browsers You Can Actually Use After Atlas

With OpenAI ending ChatGPT Atlas, Mac users now have several AI-powered browsing options: a ChatGPT Chrome extension that works in Chromium-based browsers, Perplexity’s Comet, Dia from The Browser Company, Opera Neon, Aside for macOS, and even Safari paired with AI tools like Codex; the piece recommends trying a few to see what’s possible today and notes that OpenAI is moving AI-assisted features into the upcoming ChatGPT desktop app rather than maintaining Atlas.

via 9to5Mac|
#ai-browsers#chatgpt-atlas#chrome-extension
Voibe AI Dictation for Mac Delivers 3x Speed, Lifetime Deal Under $35
technology5 days ago

Voibe AI Dictation for Mac Delivers 3x Speed, Lifetime Deal Under $35

Voibe, an AI-powered dictation tool for Mac, promises real-time, offline voice-to-text three times faster than typing by running locally and using OpenAI’s Whisper. It works in the background across apps, supports accents and jargon, and doesn’t send audio to the cloud for privacy. Mashable Deals has it on a lifetime subscription sale for $34.99 (reg. $199) with code JULY30, ending tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

via Mashable|
#ai#mac#technology
technology6 days ago

Mac webcam covers don’t protect privacy in 2026

Modern Macs’ hardware design and the green privacy LED mean sliding webcam covers are not a meaningful privacy shield; pre-2008 Macs had vulnerabilities, but today there’s no known malware bypassing the indicator. Tools like OverSight can alert you when the camera is active, but covering the camera can damage the display or affect features like True Tone. Apple warns against thick covers and even paper-thin claddings can cause screen damage, so webcam covers are more likely to harm hardware than improve privacy.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#camera#mac
Apple wrestles with three AirDrop flaws as fixes roll out
technology10 days ago

Apple wrestles with three AirDrop flaws as fixes roll out

Security researchers have disclosed three AirDrop vulnerabilities affecting iPhone and Mac that can crash AirDrop, AirPlay, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and Continuity Camera via proximity attacks without data loss or user interaction; Apple has fixed one flaw and is still working on the other two under coordinated disclosure, with attackers needing only to be within roughly 10–30 meters.

via 9to5Mac|
#airdrop#apple#iphone
Apple’s 2026–27 Roadmap Teases Foldable iPhone Ultra and OLED MacBook Ultra
technology19 days ago

Apple’s 2026–27 Roadmap Teases Foldable iPhone Ultra and OLED MacBook Ultra

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts roughly 20 Apple launches through 2027, including a foldable iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18/20 lineup, an iOS 27 tailored for foldables, a redesigned MacBook Ultra with OLED, updates to Mac Studio/mini/iMac, a new smart home hub, Apple TV and HomePod refreshes, AirPods Ultra, Apple Glasses, and related macOS 27 and Apple Intelligence features.

via MacRumors|
#airpods#apple#iphone
Alogic Unveils Mac-Compatible Touchscreen Monitors and Portable Folio Displays
technology21 days ago

Alogic Unveils Mac-Compatible Touchscreen Monitors and Portable Folio Displays

Alogic unveiled a Mac-friendly lineup of touch-enabled displays, including 43/55/65-inch FOKUS 4K panels with Active Stylus and software for macOS, a 27-inch Aspekt Touch with USB-C/USB-A docking and 90W charging, and portable Folio displays (16-inch single and Folio Duo dual) that connect via USB-C; prices start at $2,799 for FOKUS, $1,799 for Aspekt, and $899/$1,299 for Folio lines, with availability around September after InfoComm 2026.

via MacRumors|
#alogic#fokus#folio
Two Decades of Mac CPU Pivot: PowerPC to Intel, then Apple Silicon
technology25 days ago

Two Decades of Mac CPU Pivot: PowerPC to Intel, then Apple Silicon

Apple’s Mac history features two major processor pivots: the 2005–06 switch from PowerPC to Intel to gain performance and a scalable roadmap (with Rosetta helping run PowerPC apps during the transition), followed by the 2020–23 move to Apple Silicon that finally delivered superior power efficiency and new design possibilities. The Intel era produced landmark machines like the MacBook Air and Retina displays but surfaced reliability and roadmap challenges, while Apple’s own silicon has provided a steadier, more efficient trajectory as Intel-based macOS updates wind down.

via Ars Technica|
#apple#apple-silicon#intel
Office 2019 for Mac to enter reduced functionality mode in July
technology1 month ago

Office 2019 for Mac to enter reduced functionality mode in July

Microsoft will stop renewing the certificate for Office 2019 for Mac, causing the apps to run in reduced functionality mode starting July 13 (open files but cannot edit, save, or create). Users must upgrade to Office 2024 or Microsoft 365 to continue editing; Office 2021 for Mac will receive a certificate update, but Office 2019 cannot be updated to fix the issue.

via The Verge|
#end-of-support#mac#microsoft
Gemma LLMs go local: Google brings AI Edge Gallery to Mac for offline modeling
technology1 month ago

Gemma LLMs go local: Google brings AI Edge Gallery to Mac for offline modeling

Google releases AI Edge Gallery for Mac, letting users run Gemma 4 12B and other Gemma models locally offline with on‑device dictation via AI Edge Eloquent; the setup requires about 16GB of VRAM/unified memory, making most modern Macs eligible (except the MacBook Neo). Gemma is an open, portable family distinct from Google’s private Gemini models, and the app offers offline speed and privacy with a direct download from Google.

via AppleInsider|
#ai-edge-gallery#gemma#google
Office 2019 for Mac Will Lose Editing Abilities as Certificate Expires
technology1 month ago

Office 2019 for Mac Will Lose Editing Abilities as Certificate Expires

Microsoft will disable editing in Office 2019 apps for Mac starting July 13 due to an expiring digital certificate, though users can still view and print existing documents. A renewed certificate exists but can only be applied via a software update, so Office 365 and Office 2021 remain unaffected. macOS 12 Monterey+ users should update to build 16.83; iPhone/iPad users on iOS 17+ need build 2.93. If you can’t update, you can use Microsoft 365 web apps or upgrade to Office 2024. Office 2019 support ended in Oct 2023, and critics say the expiry effectively retirement of older software; alternatives include LibreOffice or Apple iWork.

via MacRumors|
#certificate-expiry#editing-blocked#end-of-support
Codex Gains Locked-Screen Mac Access with Safeguards
technology1 month ago

Codex Gains Locked-Screen Mac Access with Safeguards

OpenAI's Codex can now run on a Mac while the screen is locked via a new Locked use feature and an Apple authorization plug-in. Codex can be controlled from a phone to operate Mac apps even when the display is off, but it isn’t a general unlock path; safeguards include a short‑lived authorization window, Codex-only access, and coverage across all connected displays, plus it won’t work if the MacBook lid is closed.

via Macworld|
#codex#locked-use#mac
Apple’s 15-Product Wave Includes Foldable iPhone Ultra and M5 Macs
technology1 month ago

Apple’s 15-Product Wave Includes Foldable iPhone Ultra and M5 Macs

Apple is rumored to unveil at least 15 new products later this year, including a foldable iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, iOS 27 tailored for foldables, a redesigned MacBook Ultra with OLED, upgraded Macs (Mac Studio, Mac mini, iMac) with new M-series chips, a new HomePod/Apple TV/Home Hub lineup with enhanced Siri and Wi-Fi 7, AirPods Ultra, and updated iPad models; some releases may be delayed due to RAM chip shortages, with WWDC 2026 as a key milestone.

via MacRumors|
#apple#homepod#iphone