A three-dollar application designed for Mac computers launched on the App Store this weekend to address a common household issue. Cats Lock lets users quickly disable keyboard input to avoid unwanted typing from pets.
The tool activates through a single menu bar click or a customizable keyboard shortcut. It blocks all inputs during potential feline encounters and offers optional deterrent sounds that can alert owners or be recorded by users themselves.
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Building on its January Cowork feature, Anthropic has launched a research preview for Claude Code and Cowork tools, enabling Pro and Max subscribers' Claude AI to directly control Mac desktops—pointing, clicking, scrolling, and navigating screens for tasks like opening files, using browsers, developer tools, and app interactions such as Google Calendar and Slack. Safeguards address security risks, amid competition from tools like OpenClaw.
A WIRED article recommends changing the default keyboard on Android and iOS devices to improve the smartphone experience. The keyboard appears frequently for entering text, numbers, GIFs, emoji, and voice dictation. It is described as an essential part of smartphone use.
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Physical keyboards are returning to smartphones through cases and new devices, driven by nostalgia and the need for tactile typing. Companies are reviving the BlackBerry-era experience with accessories and dedicated phones announced at recent tech events. Options range from add-on cases for iPhones to full Android handsets starting at around $300.
Apple has implemented safeguards in its AirTag device to alert users if an unknown tracker appears to be moving with them, reducing risks of misuse. These features work across iOS and Android devices through notifications and sounds. Users can check settings and take steps to locate or disable suspicious trackers.
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Building on earlier reports of fraudulent Claude sites, scammers have begun hijacking Claude AI chats and Google advertisements to distribute malware aimed at Mac users. Fake support pages for the Claude service are now circulating online as part of the scheme.
Brendan Clarey, deputy editor of Michigan Enjoyer, describes how replacing his iPhone with a Light Phone helped restore his attention span and creativity. He also eliminated his TV and limited computer use after work hours. The changes allowed him to read more, write creatively, and connect with others without digital distractions.
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This month in China, people have queued on streets to install the AI agent OpenClaw on their computers. Some travelled from other cities, others waited hours for engineers to set it up, and 'birth certificates' were issued upon installation. The frenzy highlights enthusiasm for AI agents.