Let me see some ID: age verification is spreading across the internet

Apple is bringing age verification to the UK, as the latest iOS 26.4 beta prompts users to verify that they’re over 18 following installation. As shown in screenshots posted to Reddit, Apple says ...
9to5Mac

Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout…kind of

Yesterday Discord announced that users would soon be required to have their age verified or be restricted to teen-level access on the service. Today, there’s a follow-up post from Discord that ...
9to5Mac

Discord will soon require face scans or ID for all users, or restrict access

Discord has announced a major change coming to the service as part of its aim to improve teen safety features. Starting in March, all users globally will be required to submit age verification via a ...
Macworld

Apple just completely changed how you buy a Mac

Apple has revamped its online Mac purchasing system from pre-configured models to a customizable build-your-own approach where customers select display, chip, memory, and storage components. Macworld ...
The Journal

Apple and Google Announce AI Deal to Bring Gemini Models to Siri

Apple is outsourcing core model horsepower to Google. The next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology under a multiyear agreement, with the ...
The Verge

Discord blamed a vendor for its data breach — now the vendor says it was ‘not hacked’

5CA claims that the incident ‘may have resulted from human error.’ 5CA claims that the incident ‘may have resulted from human error.’ is a senior reporter ...
AppleInsider

Update your Slack & Discord clients, the Electron Tahoe GPU slowdown bug is fixed

An Electron bug that clashed with macOS 26 Tahoe's graphics engine caused apps like Slack, Discord, and VS Code to slow down Macs, but new updates finally fix the issue. After macOS 26 Tahoe launched ...
New Atlas

Apple cider vinegar controversy undermines weight-loss claims

A headline-grabbing study that helped fuel the apple cider vinegar (ACV) boom has now been pulled from the scientific record, striking a blow to the authors, the wellness community and journal ...
Bleeping Computer

Best VPNs for using Discord securely and bypassing bans

Although there are plenty of VPNs that work with Discord, there are some that work better than others. Here, we take a look at the best VPNs for using Discord securely and reliably. Unlike some ...
MacRumors

Discord Now Works More Seamlessly Across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac

The popular messaging app Discord has been updated with Handoff support, for an improved cross-platform experience across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The release notes for the update explain what this ...
Benzinga.com

Apple Dodges $300 Million Patent Penalty As Appeals Court Cites Jury Instruction Errors In LTE Dispute With Optis

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) avoided a $300 million patent infringement penalty on Monday after a federal appeals court ruled that faulty jury instructions violated the tech giant’s constitutional rights ...