James Laird is a technology journalist with 10+ years experience working on some of the world's biggest websites. These include TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Lifehacker, Gizmodo and The Sun, as well as industry-specific titles such as ITProPortal. His particular areas of interest and expertise are cyber security, VPNs and general hardware.
Where to Buy a Banned Apple Watch Series 9 for Christmas
Smarter. Brighter. Mightier. Banned. Here's what you should know about the Apple Watch ban, including where to still buy one.
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Everything Hackers Just Revealed in Sony Insomniac Games Leak
Hackers just dumped over 1TB of Sony data online, laying bare everything from video game release dates to corporate fears.
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What is Google’s Terrifying Gemini AI Project Ellmann?
Google is rumored to be working on a secretive Gemini AI project codenamed Ellmann. Here's what we know and why it matters.
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The Best and Worst New iOS 17.2 Features for Your iPhone
iOS 17.2 is finally here, but are new Apple features like Journal worth checking out? We separate the best from the rest.
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Did Google Really Fake Its Hands-on Gemini AI Video?
Google has come clean about how it made its Gemini AI hands-on video. We explain what's real, and what isn't.
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How to Use Imagine with Meta AI Image Generator from Anywhere
What is Imagine with Meta AI? Here's how to use Meta's new AI generator, from anywhere in the world.
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41 Awesome Fully Remote Jobs to Apply for in December 2023
Give yourself the gift of a new fully remote job this holiday season - here are 41 of the best vacancies to get you started.
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11 Google Internships in Summer 2024 That Pay Over $100k
Act fast, as there's a mid-December deadline for some of the best paying internships in the land.
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Windows Hello Fingerprint Security Hacked on These Laptops
A major flaw has been discovered in Windows Hello fingerprint authentication that may affect 85% of all Microsoft users.
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New OpenAI Board Confirmed by Sam Altman with One Big Surprise
Returned ChatGPT king Sam Altman has made the new OpenAI board official - and there's even room for Microsoft at the table.
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Sam Altman Back as OpenAI CEO in Stunning New Plot Twist
Sam Altman looks set for a sensational return to the OpenAI throne today, according to reports on social media.
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Why Was Sam Altman Fired? Latest in OpenAI CEO Drama
Sam Altman has been sensationally fired by OpenAI, but why is the former ChatGPT boss out and who is the new CEO?
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12 Legit Cyber Monday Home Office Deals Live Now
You can still save big on everything from iPads, laptops and Echo speakers to coffee machines and office chairs.
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How to Use the Windows App on Your iPhone and MacBook Today
Microsoft revealed a Windows App that brings its flagship OS to Apple devices for the first time. Here's how to use it.
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Is ChatGPT Still Down? OpenAI DDoS Attack Behind Ongoing Outages
OpenAI's ChatGPT AI tool has had a difficult week, with outages and issues overshadowing its latest GPT-4 Turbo announcement.
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100,000 Torrent Site Users Exposed in Massive Data Breach
Users of a popular, exclusive torrenting site have seen their data accidentally leaked online. Here's what you should know.
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Grok vs ChatGPT: How Does Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Stack Up?
Elon Musk and xAI have unveiled Grok, a new AI chatbot designed to rival ChatGPT. Is it any good and how do the two compare?
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30 Fully Remote Jobs You Can Apply for in November 2023
From internships to senior leadership roles, here are the best fully remote jobs companies are hiring for right now.
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Apple iPhone Battery Lawsuit Set for $2 Billion Court Showdown
Seven older devices are listed in the latest iPhone battery lawsuit that's now going to court with billions on the line.
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Instagram Teases New Custom Sticker Feature You Can’t Try (Yet)
Instagram is testing a custom sticker creation tool that would be perfect for your Halloween posts, if it arrives in time.
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4-Day Workweek Jobs You Can Apply for in October
From vacancies at tech heavyweights to roles at startups, here are the best four-day workweek jobs open this month.