Saad Mahmud

Apple has taken centre stage in the high-stakes battle between the DOJ and Google. Not as a target but as an ally of Google. Now, why would Apple help Google, given that they are often seen as rivals? It’s because they don’t trust Google to protect Apple’s interests in a billion-dollar search deal. However, the … Read more

It feels like generative AI tools are everywhere these days. While they’ve become essential for professionals across industries, they also bring a lot of entertainment value and are great for satisfying everyday curiosity. Kids are one of its primary audiences. But is it safe for children? Italy’s data protection watchdogs have an answer to this … Read more

The U.S. antitrust trial against Google is becoming one of the biggest battles in tech history. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing for seismic changes to Google’s business. With the stakes so high, Apple is stepping into the ring. Not to support Google outright but to protect its own interests in a billion-dollar search … Read more

Honey, a PayPal-owned browser extension, is popular among online shoppers. It saves you money by automatically applying coupon codes at checkout. Endorsed by mega influencers like MrBeast, Linus Tech Tips, Austin Evans, and MKBHD, it seems like a legit extension. And it does what it says.  However, a recent YouTube exposé by MegaLag reveals that … Read more

I don’t know about you, but as a post-grad student who has to read dozens of research articles every week, I’m always on the lookout for AI tools that promise to speed up that process. That’s exactly why Google’s new Illuminate AI intrigues me. It turns dense academic papers into bite-sized podcasts, so you can … Read more

You stopped receiving new emails in your Gmail inbox, and Google says your “account storage is full.” But you don’t know how 15GB of your storage went. This has happened to enough of my older non-techie relatives, and it made me realise there are probably more people out there facing the same issue.  This happens … Read more

In a decisive turn of events, a U.S. federal judge has ruled against NSO Group, the Israeli company behind the infamous Pegasus spyware. The group is liable for hacking over 1,400 devices through WhatsApp. This ruling marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against commercial spyware and its misuse by repressive regimes​. Revisiting Pegasus … Read more

Internet scams are evolving. While fake tech support and phishing emails have existed for a long time, scammers are now starting to take advantage of AI. If scammers are getting smarter, so should your browser, right? I mean, that’s where you usually get scammed. Ad blockers usually help prevent scamwares from reaching you. But now … Read more

Alright, so you have too many tabs open. If you close some, you know you’ll forget about them and never get back to them. But having that many tabs also takes a hit on your productivity because you can never find anything. They call you a madman, a tab hoarder. But they don’t know that … Read more

Tell me if you’ve heard this before, “If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.” This is true in most cases. Big companies like Google and Meta can keep most of their services free for users because of the data they collect for advertising. Now, that’s common knowledge. But there’s a lot … Read more