Firefox version 149 introduces a handful of new features, including a free built-in VPN. But there’s one caveat to using it. Mozilla just announced a handful of new features and updates coming to Firefox version 149 over the next few weeks. The highlight of the announcement is a free built-inContinue Reading
Apple’s flagships laptops just got more powerful Apple has announced new MacBook Pro laptops with M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max chips, to replace last year’s M4 Pro and M4 Pro Max versions. The new high-end MacBooks are available in 14-inch and 16-inch versions and, as the rumors predicted, the majorContinue Reading
WhatsApp is working on a new security feature called an optional login password that could make account hijacking harder. The feature, spotted by WABetaInfo in the latest beta builds, adds an extra credential on top of the usual SMS code and two-step verification According to the report, the new account password must be betweenContinue Reading
A new mobile RAT can read messages, track location, and watch your screen Smartphones and other mobile devices now sit at the center of everyday digital life, carrying an enormous amount of sensitive data in plain sight. As that reliance grows, so does the incentive for cybercriminals, who are responding withContinue Reading
Microsoft released a security update addressing a serious vulnerability in Notepad. The flaw, not to be confused with a security issue recently found in Notepad++, could allow attackers to execute malicious code on a victim’s computer remotely. The bug (tracked as CVE-2026-20841) is a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in WindowsContinue Reading
WhatsApp is reportedly working to bring voice and video calls to its web client. This is especially good news for Linux users. hatsApp will reportedly roll out support for voice and video calls for its web client soon. This will allow users to make calls in WhatsApp directly on theContinue Reading
Meta has started rolling out a new WhatsApp lockdown-style security feature designed to protect journalists, public figures, and other high-risk individuals from sophisticated threats, including spyware attacks. Known as “Strict Account Settings,” this new feature builds on already existing end-to-end encryption by adding extreme safeguards for users who require heightenedContinue Reading
This is one of the worst Windows security update bugs in recent memory. A few Windows 11 users have been affected by a bug from the latest Windows 11 security update, which resulted in their PCs refusing to turn on. According to an AskWoody forum post, there were reports that some devices encountered an “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME”Continue Reading
The global RAM (computer memory) crisis is getting worse — and Nigerians are likely to feel it more sharply in 2026 through higher prices for laptops, desktops, and even smartphones. Here’s what’s happening, in simple terms 👇 The United States government has warned two of the world’s biggest memory chipContinue Reading
Meta’s Threads has now reportedly surpassed its rival X (formerly Twitter) in daily mobile usage globally. Market intelligence firm Similarweb, as reported by TechCrunch, has revealed a significant shift in the social media landscape. As of January 7, 2026, Meta’s Threads recorded an estimated 141.5 million daily active users onContinue Reading