macOS

Critical macOS Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Gain Full Device Control
A critical macOS vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain full control of affected systems without passwords. Security experts urge immediate updates.

Claude Desktop Installs Browser Files Without User Consent, Privacy Expert Claims
Privacy consultant Alexander Hanff claims Anthropic’s Claude Desktop installs browser integration files without user consent, violating European privacy law and creating security vulnerabilities.

Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for ASP.NET Core Vulnerability on macOS and Linux
Microsoft released an emergency patch for a critical ASP.NET Core vulnerability affecting macOS and Linux systems. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to gain system privileges.

Gemini App Now Available as Native macOS Experience
Google launches Gemini as a native macOS app, allowing users to access AI assistance via keyboard shortcut without switching windows. The app supports window sharing for instant context and creative content generation.

Ollama 0.19 Powered by MLX Brings Fastest AI Performance on Apple Silicon
Ollama 0.19 is now powered by Apple’s MLX framework, delivering up to 57% faster prefill speeds and nearly double the decode performance on Apple Silicon. The update also introduces NVFP4 quantization support and smarter caching for coding agents.

Anthropic Adds Claude Computer Use Feature for Pro and Max Subscribers on macOS
Anthropic has launched a research preview of Claude computer use for Pro and Max subscribers on macOS, enabling the AI assistant to control a computer and complete tasks autonomously.

OpenAI Launches Codex App for macOS: A Command Center for AI Agents
OpenAI launches the Codex app for macOS, a command center for managing multiple AI agents with enhanced skills, automations, and doubled rate limits for developers.
