Google Gemini could soon get a super-useful 'Power up' button – here's what it does

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. There are also some cases where the AI will automatically, but invisibly, reshape your prompt before answering. Those are much more generic than what the Power Up button might produce.

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 47 words · Amanda White

Google Messages emoji reaction 'bug' is actually just a test for beta users, Google confirms

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. you’ve got the option to read our original story below. It doesn’t really break the app, but it does make for a more frustrating user experience. Emoji reactions are frustrating some Google Messages users Ordinarily, you oughta long press a message to bring up the emojis. We’ve asked Google for an update on the issue and will update this story if we hear back....

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Nicole Howard

Google Pixel 10 rumors – 5 things we think we know and 3 we don't

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. So, expect to pay around $1,200 / 1,200 / AU$2,000. The main difference is simply the presence of a third rear lens on the Pixel 10. The Google Pixel 9 Either way, that still leaves a lot of shades that we havent heard about. The Pixel 10 Pro could have the same price as the Pixel 9 Pro...

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Craig Robertson

Google Unified Security brings the power of AI to your security suite

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Google Unified Security is rolling out now.

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 24 words · Tracy Santiago

Google unveils new security AI agents to keep your business safe from the latest threats

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Both new agents will be rolling out to users in the second quarter of 2025.

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Alison Bradley

Hackers exploit zero-day Common Log File System vulnerability to plant ransomware

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Cybercriminals are abusing a post-compromise zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) to deployransomware. It was given a severity score of 7.8/10 (high). You’ll benefit from a customizable online interface with clear insights into your credit profile. Businesses also benefit from TransUnions advanced risk assessment tools. Preferred partner (What does this mean?...

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Gabriel Mcbride

Hackers go after influencers and content creators to hit followers with malware, steal data

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. You’ll benefit from a customizable online interface with clear insights into your credit profile. Businesses also benefit from TransUnions advanced risk assessment tools. Preferred partner (What does this mean?) Millions of people at risk The platforms are then used to target the followers in different ways. For example, Bitdefender says there were more than 9,000 malicious live streams on YouTube alone....

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Dustin Williamson

Hands on: I tested the Armari Magnetar MC16R7 - see what I thought of this workstation

This review first appeared in issue 348 ofPC Pro. Armarislower-cost system is something of a technology showcase, exhibiting the latest options in processor, graphics and storage. The combination is one of the most powerful workstations you could buy for 4,500 inc VAT. The Magnetar MC16R7 showcases the latest CPU, graphics and storage technology At the center of the Magnetar MC16R7 isAMDs range-toppingRyzen 9 7950X. This potent 16-core processor uses AMDs latest Zen 4 architecture and is manufactured on the 5nm process....

April 9, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Dawn Randall

Hands on: I tested the Lenovo ThinkStation P620 Tower - see what I thought of this cheap workstation

This review first appeared in issue 348 ofPC Pro. We havent seen many blue-chip brands in our workstation Labs for some years. Now we get our first look at what Lenovo can do with this potentCPU. These run at a base 4.1GHz and boost 4.5GHz, with multithreading and support for eight-channelmemory. Lenovo offers a choice of AMD andNvidiagraphics with the P620, and our system came withNvidias RTX A4000. This places this configuration as a modelling workstation rather than more general purpose....

April 9, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Kevin Spencer

Hands on: I tested the PCSpecialist Onyx Ultra - see what I thought of this beast of a workstation

This review first appeared in issue 348 ofPC Pro. PCSpecialist has thrown everything at its 10,000workstation. Not only does it incorporateAMDs range-topping 64-core Threadripper Pro 5995WX, but it also includes AMDs latest professional graphics. TheCPUsupports multithreading so offers 128 threads. The base clock is 2.7GHz with a boost to 4.5GHz. While theres noDDR5support yet for the Threadripper Pro, the eight-channel memory configuration improves bandwidth. PCSpecialist opts for the brand new AMD Radeon Pro W7800 for graphics acceleration....

April 9, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Wayne Morgan

Hands on: I tried out the Scan 3XS GWP-ME A132C - read what I thought of this powerful workstation

This review first appeared in issue 348 ofPC Pro. Where other manufacturers chose theCore i9-13900K, Scan steps things up with the i9-13900KS. This leaves two slots free for upgrade. The graphics choice is dependable, too: you cant go wrong withNvidias RTX A5000 handling 3D acceleration. Only the Crucial T700 used by Armari this month is faster. However, the Blender CPU rendering time of 296 seconds beat other Intel-equipped workstations. We also ranked the best digital art and drawing software....

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · James Thompson

Hands on: I tried the PCSpecialist Onyx Pro - read what I thought of this powerful workstation

This review first appeared in issue 348 ofPC Pro. PCSpecialist takes a unique approach in this months Labs by supplying its system with consumer-grade graphics. Its also the only company to provide secondary storage along with a main drive. There’s space for upgrades, but you won’t need to add to the 192GB of RAM This is a 13th generationIntelCore i9-13900K with 24 cores. But it has gone further than this much further....

April 9, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · David Robinson

I can't wait to try this 7-inch color E-Ink display that can make calls, but also has a wireless charging stylus and a unique 2-button navigation

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The screen uses Kaleido 3, the same technologyAmazonsKindleColorsoft is based on. There’s also a nifty call recording to text feature that supports 37 languages. The pen supports wireless charging, but there’s no dock for it, which is a shame. Weighing around 215g and measuring 156.6x138.6x5.8mm, the Bigme B7 is compact and portable.

April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Carmen Young