PCWorld notes that Firefox 157 introduces the Nova redesign, the browser's biggest visual overhaul in years, featuring rounded corners, subtle color gradients, and 12 unique themes with light and dark modes. A new Compact Mode helps users save screen space, making Firefox more practical for smaller displays. Mozilla also released ESR security updates fixing dozens of vulnerabilities, with older system support continuing until March 2027. Firefox 157 is out for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android and the biggest change in this version is the new Nova design, which brings a more modern look to the browser. Mozilla has also fixed over 70 security vulnerabilities, and updates are also available for the Firefox ESR versions. The release of Firefox 158 is scheduled for October 13th, 2026.

PCWorld reports that Google has released Chrome 154, fixing 108 security vulnerabilities, including 11 classified as critical risks. The update is available across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, with external researchers helping identify 32 of the patched issues. Users are strongly advised to update Chrome immediately via the Help menu to protect against these serious security flaws.

PCWorld reports that Google has patched 42 security vulnerabilities in Chrome, with three classified as critical risks affecting Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS users. Many of the fixes address use-after-free memory flaws, and while none have been exploited yet, the risks are serious enough to warrant immediate action. Users should update Chrome now via the About Google Chrome menu to stay protected.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft has released emergency patches for both Windows 10 and Windows 11, addressing critical security vulnerabilities and system bugs. The updates, KB5129236 and KB5129195, fix issues including USB audio failures, Remote Desktop Services instability, and Hyper-V folder sharing problems with Linux virtual machines. However, AMD Radeon GPU issues remain unresolved, and users are advised to install the patches promptly as they require a system restart. Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday fixed a record 700+ security vulnerabilities across Windows versions, but it also caused some issues--most notably the breaking of USB audio on Windows 11 . Now a week later, the company has released emergency out-of-band updates for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 to address some of those issues.

After an unsettling report that accused LG's smart TVs of spying on its users, the company has responded by saying that "some recent media coverage may have contributed to misconceptions about how LG smart TVs work." To address the claims made in a lengthy video published on Gamers Nexus, LG said that its "smart TVs do not continuously record or transmit user's conversations." LG released a comprehensive statement a few days after the 135-minute long video from Gamers Nexus was published, which claimed the Korean electronics company's smart TVs can capture audio recordings even when the TV is asleep or unplugged from the network, as well as collecting sensitive data like IP addresses, geographic locations, names of nearby WiFi networks and devices connected to those networks even if they're not connected to the TV. The report was conducted by Gamers Nexus alongside Level1 Techs and independent cybersecurity researchers. Following the report, LG denied these claims in statements to news outlets, but the company put out a much longer response on its website.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft's September update patches a record 973 security vulnerabilities, doubling the previous month's total, with 113 classified as critical. Two zero-day exploits are already being actively used by attackers, and flaws in Windows, Excel, SharePoint, and Windows Hello could allow remote code execution or privilege escalation. Users are strongly urged to update their Microsoft software immediately to protect against these serious risks. Yesterday was September Patch Tuesday, which means Microsoft released security updates addressing 973 new security vulnerabilities.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Mozilla's latest Firefox update fixes 10 high-risk security flaws and rolls out small but useful features, from Switch Pro controller support to sortable tabs. The newest major release of Firefox 155 for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android brings a number of improvements, including support for Nintendo Switch Pro controllers and sortable tab groups. Mozilla has also patched over 30 security vulnerabilities, and updates are also available for the ESR versions of Firefox for older systems. The release of the next major version, Firefox 156, is already scheduled for September 15th, with time for a bug-fix update on September 8th.

The latest Firefox update patches nearly 60 security vulnerabilities and adds faster video skipping, new app icons, and Nvidia game streaming support. The newest major release of Firefox 154 for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android brings a number of usability improvements, such as game streaming with Nvidia GeForce Now, faster video skipping, and new optional app icons, as well as nearly 60 security vulnerabilities fixed. Updates are also available for the ESR versions. The next major version of Firefox 155 is scheduled for September 1st. With it, Mozilla is switching--like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge--to a fortnightly release cycle for its major versions.

PCWorld reports that Windows 11's August update KB5121003 is causing serious problems for users, including game crashes, broken HDR, black screens, and corrupted Windows Hello PINs. A driver file called inpoutx64.sys

PCWorld reports that Microsoft's August update patches a significant number of security vulnerabilities, including one Windows Winsock flaw already being actively exploited by attackers in the wild. The update covers critical risks across Windows, Office, Exchange Server, and cloud services, with some flaws allowing remote code execution or full account takeover without user interaction. Users are strongly advised to install these updates immediately to protect their systems from potential exploitation. As part of August's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released security updates that address 398 new vulnerabilities. Alongside Windows and Office, other products and services are also affected: Teams, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, Windows Defender, Visual Studio, and Microsoft's cloud services. Microsoft classifies 42 of the vulnerabilities as critical. Among the remainder, all but one are classified as high risk. One Windows flaw is already being exploited in the wild, while two vulnerabilities were already publicly known beforehand. The next scheduled Patch Tuesday will be on September 8th, 2026.