Iranian hackers emerge with a new piece of malware, and they're going after gas stations and other critical infrastructure.
To meet the current and future needs for digital resilience organizations need to see their entire digital supply chain.
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Up-and-coming chipmaker has backing from industry heavyweights.
An unnamed Finnish phone carrier has reportedly shared key Galaxy S25 details to a public database, but the rumored S25 Slim is conspicuously missing.
iOS18.2 got us closer to the full Apple Intelligence experience but really not close enough
Amazon and Microsoft engineers have been working together to tackle a list of M365 security concerns.
Who comes out tops when humans and AI go head-to-head?
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/in-1996-ai-beat-a-grandmaster-at-chess-in-2024-the-stakes-are-higher
The Insta360 Link 2 follows one of the most popular 360-degrees gimbal tracking webcam with a new design and features, although it can be a little inconsistent.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/insta360-link-2-review
On Windows 11, you can use the Clock app to manage time with alarms, timers, and you can even use a stopwatch. In this guide, I'll show you how.
You can now use vertical taskbars in Windows 11 if you have the latest beta of third-party app Start11. The app also lets you customize the look of the Start menu to match various versions of Windows.
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With so many data breaches lately, receiving yet another email about yet another breach no longer feels unusual. But before you click on any links, take a closer look at the message — it might be a phishing attempt.
Yep, the message you received could be a fake, designed to trick you into sharing sensitive info like your login credentials or personal detail
Another brilliant stocking stuffer for the music fans in your life is the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker. It’s tiny, it’s loud, and it’s 40 percent off at Amazon.
The Wonderboom 4 is down to its best price of $60, which means it’s the ideal time to get
Pour one out. Windows Report reports that Mozilla has removed the tracking blocker in its Firefox browser. Starting with version 135 of Firefox, the
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and there’s no better way to light up your holiday spirit than with Govee’s smart string lights — now available at an impressive 35 percent off at Best Buy. That means you’re going to get this modern light string
Time is running out for older PCs running Windows 10, with less than a year to go until the operating system gets the axe. If you’ve no interest in buying a new computer, an upgrade to Windows 11 may sound like the smartest, easiest choice… but you’d be wrong.
Thermal paste (otherwise known as thermal grease) is mentioned a lot more than you might think in gamer forums and by PC builders, which is surprising considering it’s just a small addition to any rig.
But the fact is thermal paste does keep CPU and GPU temperatures down and aids performance when it’s applied properly, so getting it right is certainly worth
Despite the trend in shrinking PC sizes, larger desktop towers with ATX motherboards are still popular — and for fiends who want to get the most out of their systems, these have a secret weapon: PCIe slots.
If you built your PC, or if you ever took a peek inside at your gaming PC’s motherboard, then you’ve probably seen
Intel says that retailers complain about high return rate of Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite-based Windows PCs, but expects more competition from the Arm camp next year.
Speed is king, but there are faster units for hundreds less than the Orbi 970.
https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/netgear-orbi-970-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-review
Panther Lake using Intel's 18A node has powered on at eight customers indicating the node's promising health.
Pick up a 4TB Gen 4/5 SSD for only $239 with this Samsung 990 Evo Plus deal.
With over 60 million PS5s sold, Sony is so far dominating this generation of game consoles. Four years since the PlayStation 5 debuted, the company has rounded out its gaming lineup with the refined PS5 Slim (both with and without a disc drive) and the more powerful (and expensive) PS5 Pro.
At possibly the console’s midlife, up against the Xbox Series S and X, ever-increasingly powerful gaming PCs, and Nintendo’s Switch, it’s a good time to reassess what the PS5, in pole position, is
New iPhone 16 owners can pick up an Apple charger for cheap right now. The latest, more powerful
One of the highlights from The Game Awards last night was the moment Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul and voice actor Laura Bailey took the stage to reveal Dispatch.
It’s been a few years since Samsung took a crack at making a premium Chromebook. In 2020, the company released the first Galaxy Chromebook, a $999 laptop with a gorgeous 4K OLED screen that barely lasted five hours away from a charger. The company fixed some issues with its 2021 model, which had a more pedestrian screen and a thicker design while costing $300 less — a fair compromis
Capcom has announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the first new Onimusha game since the original 2001 PS2 version was remastered in 2019. Revealed a
Formovie’s Theater took the projector world by storm when it first arrived, offering a triple laser, 150-inch ultra short throw (UST) image and Dolby Vision for $3,000. That was a relatively unheard of price for such a feature set, especially from a brand that hardly anyone knew about.
That model helped make Formovie’s name, but $3,000 is still pretty e
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The Trump transition team wants the incoming administration to drop a car-crash reporting requirement opposed by Elon Musk’s
DoorDash will require its drivers to verify their identities more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized account sharing.
DoorDash has been under pressure to ensure its drivers are operating legally. Over the summer, for example, it pledged to do a better job identifying and removing dangerous drivers aft
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Quite a few key mortgage rates moved down. Will rates continue to trend downward in 2024? https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/rates-decline-for-prospective-buyers-mortgage-rates-dec-13-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several key refinance rates fell. If you're shopping for the best refinance rate, keep an eye out for lower rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refi-rates-dip-since-last-week-current-refinance-rates-dec-13-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Amazon is selling the latest Apple Watch Series 10 at a price that's just $1 more than the best we've seen to date. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-apple-watch-series-10-deal-almost-matches-black-fridays-best-offer/#ftag=CADf328eec
This three-day sale offers big savings on top tech like laptops, headphones, TVs and smart home gear, plus kitchen essentials and major appliances. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-buy-launches-new-holiday-sale-with-doorbuster-deals-on-airpods-sonos-tvs-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Banish dry winter air, chapped lips and chafed hands with one of these at-home humidifiers, all tested by us. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/best-humidifiers/#ftag=CADf328eec
A dirty dryer vent is not only a huge fire hazard but it can also be responsible for your high energy bill. Here's how to give your vent a deep clean and increase its efficiency. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/lower-energy-bill-by-cleaning-dryer-vent/#ftag=CADf328eec
You need to own the game and be a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber to use this feature. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-play-balatro-and-more-anywhere-with-xbox-game-pass/#ftag=CADf328eec
Treat your Apple Watch to a revamp with one of these bargain official bands before it's too late. https://www.cnet.com/deals/ending-today-official-apple-watch-bands-from-just-17-that-can-give-your-wrist-a-glow-up/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft Visio is an expensive buy unless you pick up this lifetime license for just $18. https://www.cnet.com/deals/hurry-this-18-microsoft-visio-2021-professional-deal-ends-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec
The telecom giant is also the country’s biggest 5G home internet provider, yet over 1 million people nationwide are still on a waitlist. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/looking-to-sign-up-for-t-mobile-home-internet-you-might-need-to-wait-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
These smart LED lights enable dazzling tricks and perfect lighting customization for your holidays. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazing-smart-light-strings-to-upgrade-your-xmas/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple reporter Bridget Carey shares some of her favorite accessories and gear that could make for great gifts — especially for iPhone and Apple fans who have everything. https://www.cnet.com/videos/gift-ideas-for-the-apple-fan-who-has-everything/#ftag=CADf328eec
Encanto, Coco and Avengers are all becoming new rides, while Cars, Disney Villains, Avatar and Monsters Inc. are getting entirely new lands at the Disney Parks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/every-disneyland-and-disney-world-ride-and-land-planned-for-2025-and-beyond/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s “Suggested Actions” feature, replacing it with AI-driven “Click to Do” for newer Copilot+ PCs
It might be time for a new addition to the PC hardware arena, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite 2nd Gen chips reportedly heading to desktop PCs.
We'd previously heard that Apple could be going full 120Hz with the new iPhone lineup, and a new supply chain rumor seems to support this claim.
Obsidian Entertainment has officially announced The Outer Worlds 2, a sequel to its 2019 hit.
The new lock will use the unique pattern of blood vessels in your hand as a biometric key.
Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature stumbles yet again: this time it’s been caught storing users’ credit card and social security information.
Millions of people were tricked by fake promotional offers, and had personal details stolen.
Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield brings the force of the Eikons to Tekken 8 in just a few days.
Gearbox Software has unveiled the first official trailer for Borderlands 4.
A group that worked on behalf of Exxon Mobil allegedly hacked into the emails of environmental groups and leaked them to the press to hamper investigations and lawsuits.
Word from the grapevine suggests Nvidia RTX 5090 could hit rumored 70% gen-on-gen uplift – but RTX 5070 might lag far behind.
Previously undocumented spyware is being used by Chinese law enforcement.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/chinese-police-found-using-spyware-to-monitor-android-devices
Tired of reflections ruining your photos? Photoshop’s impressive new AI tool can now fix them instantly.
Project Moohan is revealed, but does Samsung have the wrong headset in its crosshairs?
A report suggests Sora may have been trained on game content as it can reproduce uncanny clips of Super Mario Bros, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and more.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/was-sora-ai-trained-using-youtube-and-gaming-content
Certain sensitive notifications will no longer appear in Windows Phone Link when connected to certain phones.
A limited-time sale on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets you three months of the gaming subscription for just $28.99.
On Windows 11, if the name of your Bluetooth peripheral is too long or confusing, you can change it in at least four ways, depending on the device, and in this guide, I will explain the process.
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are one of the most effective ways to keep your data private and secure while online. They encrypt and hide our confidential web activity and are a key component in helping us to navigate safely while connected to the internet.
As VPN usage continues to increase globally these apps are quickly becoming a cornerstone of our
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away from Windows 10.
ASRock’s Z890 Taichi Lite offers users high-end hardware at a more reasonable price point. You get a lot of storage connectivity, Dual LAN ports, and a flagship-class audio solution for $399.99.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-z890-taichi-lite-review
Nvidia has dropped the first teaser for its RTX 50 lineup alongside another small hint from CD Projekt in its trailer for Witcher IV.
The Game Awards delivered. While the games I thought deserved to win did so (Astro Bot! Balatro! Metaphor!), we got some wildcard trailers, like an entirely new game from Last of Us studio Naughty Dog. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet takes place thousands of years in the
At long last, iPhone users have access to Apple's AI image generation tools, Genmoji (for customized emoji) and Image Playground. But based on our testing, these Apple Intelligence features aren't fully baked. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss why these AI tools aren't very useful and dive into some of Apple's most egregious image generation fails.
Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the sh
As has been rumored for a while (and in line with Sony's promise to share exclusive titles in a timely fashion) PlayStation's
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Rome-based venture capital firm Scientifica has launched a €200mn fund to support startups in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other frontier technologies. The fund, set to launch early next year, will provide early-stage compani
From bricklaying robots to zero-carbon cement, startups are shaking up construction in a high-tech bid to build better, greener structures. One of these early-stage ventures is Finland-based Aisti. Founded in 2019, the company has come up with a wa
Microsoft probably needs no introduction. But in case you are not familiar with the Microsoft for Startups program, it is an initiative that provides free licences and Azure credits to selected software entrepreneurs over the course of
YouTube was launched in February 2005 and soon adopted a simple motto: “Broadcast Yourself.” While we initially watched on PCs, and then smartphones, it seems that these days an increasing number of us are engaging with YouTube content on our televisions.
That’s one of the key findings of YouTube’s annual ye
Large language models typically perform so similarly that their differences can be measured by millimeters. But in some scenarios, these models are separated by miles.
After a chance discovery that ChatGPT seemed more likely to return strange and unlikely quotes from public figures than Anthropic’s Claude, I prompted 10 different models to provide quotes by famous people about random objects. I generated a data set of 450 public figures and 450 things with Claude, and used the temp
After years of advocating for actors’ collective rights, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland is finally getting his own close-up. Now executive director of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), Crabtree-Ireland has come a long way from his early days as a Los Angeles County prosecutor, transforming himself into one of Hollywood’s most influential behind-the-scenes players since joining the union in 2000. Now, as he leads 160,000 memb
Since Dart 3.6 (Flutter 3.27), you can use _ as a digits separator. This works with integers and floats, as well as custom formats (hex, scientific). https://codewithandrea.com/tips/digits-separators-dart-3.6/
The Nespresso Evoluo is available for as little as $133, but only for a limited time. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-your-morning-java-fix-with-up-to-86-off-this-nespresso-coffee-maker/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't sleep on APYs up to 5%. They may not stick around much longer. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/boost-your-earning-potential-before-the-fed-cuts-rates-todays-savings-rates-dec-13-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you aren't regularly maintaining your robot vacuum, it's likely just pushing dirt around your home. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/yes-robot-vacuums-keep-your-home-tidy-but-you-also-need-to-keep-your-machine-clean/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you want 2025 to be your year of fitness but you hate exercising, here's how you can motivate yourself into working out. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/new-years-resolutions-ways-trick-yourself-exercising/#ftag=CADf328eec