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Numerous reports, including Mashable's own coverage, were published on Wednesday about a new hacker tool called DarkSword that is being used to target iPhones. Apple has now shared with Mashable some important information regarding the threat and how the company is addressing it.According to Apple, the company last year patched the underlying iOS vulnerabilities that the spyware exploited. In addition, Apple also pushed out an emergency software update for iOS 15 and iOS 16 on March 11 mean

The future of AI isn’t just agentic; it’s deep personalization. Rather than simple recommender systems that correlate user behavior to identify patterns and apply those to individual workflows, large language models (LLMs) and AI agents can analyze users directly to create deeply personalized experiences. It’s this kind of aggressive customization users are increasingly demanding — and the savviest enterprises who provide it (and soon) will win. The goal is

Cursor, a San Francisco AI coding platform from startup Anysphere valued at $29.3 billion, has launched Composer 2, a new in-house coding model now available inside its agentic AI coding environment that's a fine-tuned variant of Chinese open source model Kimi K2.5, and it offers drastically improved benchmarks from its prior in-house model.It's also launching and making Composer 2 Fast, a higher-priced but faster variant, the default experience for users.Here's the cost breakdown:Composer 2 Sta

Reddit appeared to be inaccessible to some users Thursday afternoon, with attempts to access the site showing a "server error" message.At 3:20 p.m. ET, more than 30,000 users have reported problems with accessing Reddit, according to Downdetector. However, as of 3:50 p.m., user issues appeared to have been resolved. While Reddit's status page shows no reported issues, attempts by Mashable to access Reddit by both desktop and app were met by errors shortly after 3 p.m. ET. Users on other social m

A rogue AI agent at Meta took action without approval and exposed sensitive company and user data to employees who were not authorized to access it. Meta confirmed the incident to The Information on March 18 but said no user data was ultimately mishandled. The exposure still triggered a major security alert internally.The available evidence suggests the failure occurred after authentication, not during it. The agent held valid credentials, operated inside authorized boundaries, passing every ide

Pokémon Pokopia is arguably the first real Nintendo Switch 2 sensation, but it doesn't spell out everything about its various systems right away.Case in point: upgrading abilities. Pokopia showers you with a handful of important abilities during its tutorial, and then doles out some more over the course of its story, but what it doesn't make clear up front is that you can upgrade those abilities to make them much more useful. Rock Smash is one of them. At first, you can punch through most

A quick look at Amazon's best laptop deals ahead of the Big Spring Sale:Best MacBook dealApple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$1,299 at Amazon(save $300)Get DealBest Windows laptop dealAsus ROG Flow Z13 (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD)$2,069.99 at Amazon(save $330 + free code for "Crimson Desert")Get Deal
Amazon's third annual Big Spring Sale is just around the corner (from March 25 to 31). The event is themed around seasonal goodies like spring cleaning supplies, outdoo

Best Big Spring Sale home dealsBest home tech dealAmazon Echo Spot$49.99 at Amazon(save $30)Get DealBest home air dealBlueair Blue Signature$299.99 at Amazon(save $150)Get DealBest vacuum dealDreame X60 Max Ultra Complete$1,499.99 at Amazon(save $200)Get Deal
It's time for another Amazon sale event. To celebrate the changing seasons, Amazon is hosting its Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31. The sale highlights warmer-weather products to get your home ready for spring and summer.For your home, t

Online betting platforms have users betting on nuclear war — and now, apparently, they'll be able to bet on humanity's destruction in person.Prediction market site Polymarket announced on social media yesterday that its bar The Situation Room will open in Washington, D.C., tomorrow.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Polymarket calls it "the world's first bar dedicated to monitoring the situation," referencing the meme of looking at the news or, fo

Best early creator-approved deals to shop before the Amazon Big Spring SaleBest drone dealDJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo$309 at Amazon(save $140)Get DealBest portable mic dealDJI Mic Mini (2 transmitters + 1 receiver)$59 at Amazon(save $20)Get DealBest podcast mic dealLogitech Creators Blue Yeti Microphone$98 at Amazon(save $41.99)Get DealBest portable power station dealDJI Power 1000 V2$364 at Amazon(save $335)Get DealBest gimbal dealInsta360 Flow 2 Plus Gimbal$99.99 at Amazon(save $30)Get DealBest

In 2023, Jury Duty stormed onto our screens as a surprisingly wholesome prank show, one where subject Ronald Gladden was treated not as the butt of the joke, but rather as the hero of a bizarro story. From its ultra-committed cast (including a stellar James Marsden) to Gladden's impeccable straight man work, the series felt like lightning in a bottle.That is, until now.Jury Duty is back for its second season, titled Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat. And thanks to its larger scale and an endea

In Feb. 2026, the UK government announced a ban on incest porn, as well as other bans to do with explicit images, as part of the UK's Crime and Policing Bill. While it's not currently law yet, it's already dredging up discussion online — especially considering last year's Online Safety Act, which established age verification in the country.Mashable spoke with experts about what these bans entail and why they matter.What is the incest porn ban in the UK?On Feb. 23, Lord Hanson and Baroness

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Spring is just around the corner, and that means that the iPhone 18 is almost within reach.While we still have about six months left to wait to get our hands on Apple's latest mobile devices, the rumor mill is in full swing. Here's everything we know so far about what's (potentially) coming with the iPhone 18 lineup that's different from the current and previous models.The iPhone Fold joins the familyThe name "iPhone Fold" is not yet a guarantee, but an all-new iPhone line is pretty much a

Apple's next big-ish iOS update is purportedly just days away, and we finally have a good idea of what it will contain.The update, officially called iOS 26.4, is expected to launch next week, per 9to5mac. Accordingly, Apple has released the latest beta with a list of new features you can expect. A lot of them are small and not particularly exciting, but here are the three that stood out to us the most.SEE ALSO:iOS 27 update: Liquid Glass haters should prepare for disappointment
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TL;DR: On March 19, fans can score a free vanilla soft-serve cone at participating Dairy Queen locations nationwide.The birds are singing, the temperature is climbing, and yes, that is the sun you can see peeping through the clouds. Spring is here, and so is Free Cone Day.Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day is making a triumphant return in 2026. On March 19, you can celebrate this special occasion by enjoying a free vanilla soft-serve cone at participating Dairy Queen locations. Simply stop by your loca

Apple's AppleCare One is perhaps the best way to keep your Apple gadgets insured, especially if you're deeply invested in Apple's product ecosystem. Unfortunately for Europeans, the feature — which launched in the U.S. in July 2025 — wasn't available to them, but this might change soon. MacRumors noticed that the AppleCare One trademark was registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on Thursday. While this doesn't necessarily indicate that Apple is about

The best unlocked phone deals to shop ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale:Best Google dealGoogle Pixel 10 Pro XL$1,299(save $250)Get DealBest Samsung dealSamsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE$666.89(save $293.10)Get Deal
From March 25 for a whole week, Amazon will be discounting a wide range of products as part of its Big Spring Sale. Robot vacuums, drones, TVs, and a whole lot more will be discounted, so it's a great excuse to upgrade your tech for less. The same goes for mobile phones. If you're been hoping

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 is available to preorder at Amazon for under $60. That's close to market value ahead of the March 20 release date. Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 $57.95 at Amazon  Get Deal at Amazon
The challenge in the trading card game is finding new products for anything close to market value, and that goes double for Pokémon. It's tough out there, so we'll take what we can get right no

Stephen Colbert may spend the majority of his time unpacking serious stories about politicians' deleted tweets and gratuitous defense department spending, but that doesn't mean he has no time for some occasional monkey news too.The Late Show host has already embraced Punch, the viral monkey from Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo, purchasing the same IKEA orangutan Punch famously uses for emotional support — and in the clip above, he discusses an intriguing new simian development."Rumors are swirli

Have you ever heard that ol’ country song “Who gets the family bible when two grownups lose heart?”Well, we may need a new version for the Gen Z era, because according to a litigation strategist I met at SXSW 2026, it’s actually the family TikTok account creators should be worried about.That's right, TIL that creators should consider adding TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram accounts to their prenups.Attorney Michelle May O’Neil said exactly that during a SXSW panel she

SAVE $500: As of March 19, the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon. That's $500 off the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099 at Amazon $1,599 Save $500 Get DealThe ban on DJI imports it naturally causing stock to drop, but it's still possible to find popular models on Amazon (for now). And you can still find deals on some of the best drones from the brand, including the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo. This bumper bundl

The best drone deals to shop ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale:Best overall drone dealDJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo$309(save $140)Get DealBest budget drone dealHoly Stone HS110D FPV RC Drone$39.99(save $50)Get DealBest Premium Drone DealDJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo$1099(save $500)Get Deal
Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026 kicks off next week (March 25). This shopping event will see hundreds (if not thousands) of products drop in price, with everything from robot vacuums to Apple products getting heavy

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale air purifier deals at a glance:Best budget air purifier dealSharp Smart Air Purifier for XL Rooms (FXJ80UW)$299.99(save $200)Get DealBest premium air purifier dealDyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1$499(save $160.99)Get Deal
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is nearly here, but if cleaner indoor air is already high on your shopping list, you do not need to wait for the official kickoff date of March 25 to 31 to start saving. A couple of standout air purifier deals are alread

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale Samsung deals at a glance:Best Samsung tablet dealSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ 13.1-inch 128GB WiFi Android Tablet$499.99(save $150)Get DealBest Samsung TV dealSamsung 65-Inch Class The Frame Pro LS03FW 4K Neo QLED Mini LED Smart TV (2025 Model)$1597.99(save $500)Get Deal
While Amazon’s Big Spring Sale hasn’t even started yet, Samsung shoppers do not need to wait until March 25 for the official kickoff to start saving. A couple of early standouts are alr

TL;DR: Explore educational games that keep kids curious and calm with a lifetime subscription to Pok Pok for just $44.97 with coupon code PLAY until March 22 (reg. $250).Opens in a new windowCredit: Pok PokPok Pok: Lifetime Subscription$44.97 $250 Save $205.03 Get DealScreen time doesn’t have to come with guilt or frustration. Pok Pok is a Montessori-inspired app that turns your child’s device into a safe, engaging, and stress-free playground for ages 2 to 8. Designed with low-s

If you're single in your 40s, you're probably aware that dating isn't what it used to be. On one hand, there's a lot of beauty to dating at this age: You have wisdom, you generally know who you are, and you don't sweat the small stuff as much. You know what your dealbreakers are — whether you're looking for someone who matches your active lifestyle, respects your career, or understands the beautiful chaos of co-parenting.Even so, dating at this age can be exhausting. A quick scroll through

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

iPads are not the end-all be-all of tablets. There's a wide world beyond iOS, and Android tablets are just as suitable for all your streaming and work needs. OnePlus, purveyor of Android smartphones and smartwatches, also makes tablets.The brand's latest, the OnePlus Pad Go 2, is a tablet under $500. On the surface, it looks a lot like Apple's iPads, but how do they compare under the hood? Well, that's where the differences come to light.I tested the OnePlus Pad Go 2, a tablet for students and c

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken

No question: Ready or Not was a sensational movie. Full of outrageous action sequences and a twisted sense of humor, the 2019 horror comedy from filmmaking collective Radio Silence hit audiences like the gloppy, full-bodied explosions in its climax.Now, directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are reteaming with screenwriters Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy and leading lady Samara Weaving for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, a sequel that's bigger, bloodier, and even more star-stuffed.

For practically as long as NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has circled Earth, astronomers have wanted to use it to see a comet as it's breaking apart. Many researchers have proposed such observations in the past, but because comet breakups are hard to anticipate, no one had achieved it — until now. By a stroke of luck, a team of scientists has, at long last, caught one in the act. The researchers looked at the comet, C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), only because there were some technical issues

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