Old Mac malware lurches back to life, hiding in productivity software
XLoader is a malware tool that has been around for years, and now it is creeping out of the dark yet again with a focus on work environments.
Microsoft
Evan Selleck
Big Tech firms pledge to control AI, but Apple is not joining them
A consortium formed by OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and artificial intelligence safety firm Anthropic, says the companies will establish best practices for the AI industry, although so far it will be doing so without Apple.
William Gallagher
Microsoft & Activision merger deadline extended to October 18
After intense regulatory scrutiny that appears to be slowly lurching to an end, Activision and Microsoft have agreed to extend the deadline to finish the multi-billion dollar merger.
Mike Wuerthele
Microsoft Office's AI tools are an expensive investment, as Bing Chat goes enterprise
Microsoft is going big with artificial intelligence, and the company isn't slowing down anytime soon as it unveils not only just how much it will cost for AI to write your next business email, but also a brand new Bing Chat experience for enterprise workers.
Ends tonight: pick up a standalone Microsoft Office license for Mac or PC for only $29.97
For a limited time, you can unlock lifetime access to a fleet of Microsoft Office applications for only $29.99, an incredible 88% off the retail price. Whether you use a PC or Mac, the software can provide powerful productive ways to tackle any task.
AppleInsider Staff
macOS Sonoma brings iCloud Password extension to third-party browsers
macOS Sonoma saw the release of its first public beta recently, and along with it, Apple is bringing its password manager feature to third-party web browsers.
Microsoft victorious over FTC lawsuit to block Activision Blizzard buy
A federal judge says that the FTC has failed to prove that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard would be anticompetitive, and because of it, the UK is now pausing its own appeal of the matter.
Microsoft found a macOS exploit that could completely bypass System Integrity Protection
Microsoft identified a new macOS vulnerability called "Migraine" that can cause headaches for Mac users — but only if you haven't updated your software recently.
Samsung abandons plans to switch default search engine to Microsoft's Bing
Samsung has decided to stop its internal assessment that explored the possibility of switching the default search engine on its smartphones to Microsoft's Bing.
Andrew Orr
Malcolm Owen
Amber Neely
