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Wow! This is the cheapest OLED monitor deal we’ve ever seen
1mo | pcworld.com
Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won’t break the bank
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Tested: Intel Lunar Lake brings real gaming to thin, light laptops
1mo | pcworld.com
Windows Recall preview is now live for Snapdragon laptops
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Google Black Friday deals include the Nest Wi-Fi Pro 6E for its lowest price ever

For many homes, a single router just won't cut it. Unless the device is in a prime position at the center of your home and there are few walls and other obstacles for the signal to deal with, your Wi-Fi network may not reach the outer limits of your house or property. As such, a mesh network might be what you need. A three-pack of

1mo | Engadget
Amazon Black Friday deals include the Echo Pop speaker for only $18

Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to pick up a new Echo speaker — it’s usually as good of a time as Prime Day, since Amazon typically saves its best deals for these few periods. This year is no different; among the Amazon Black Friday deals is a steep discount on the

1mo | Engadget
Hackers breach Andrew Tate’s online ‘university,’ capturing data on 800,000 users

Hackers breached an online course founded by far-right influencer, and accused human trafficker, Andrew Tate, according to reporting by Daily Dot. The hackers captured data on more than 800,000 users and revealed the email addresses of around 325,000 of them.

Tate’s self-

1mo | Engadget
The best Black Friday kitchen deals on gadgets, appliances, cookware and more: Get up to 44 percent off

There are a lot of superfluous products on sale for Black Friday, but good kitchen gear doesn’t fall into that category — if a device helps us cook better food at home, that’s a worthwhile purchase. We’ve tested lots of kitchen gadgets

1mo | Engadget
GTA III and Vice City are leaving Netflix's mobile games catalog next month

Two Grand Theft Auto titles that helped Netflix's games division pick up steam are leaving the service next month. Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City won't be available through Netflix's library of mobile games after December 13.

The Netflix app lists that as the "last day to play" both games.

1mo | Engadget
UK watchdog says Apple’s rules restrict iOS browser competition

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has “provisionally concluded” that Apple’s restrictive mobile browser policies limit innovation. After an independent inquiry group shared its findings on browser competition on iOS and Android, the governing body’s board

1mo | Engadget
Apple's Color-Infused M4 iMac Just Got Its First Big Black Friday Discount

If a brand-new M4 iMac is on your shopping list, now is the time to act with Amazon offering the all-in-one for its best-ever price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/apples-color-infused-m4-imac-just-got-its-first-big-black-friday-discount/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
PlayStation 30th Anniversary DualSense Controller Back in Stock Soon

The PlayStation 4 DualSense 30th Anniversary Limited Edition wireless controller is sold out for now, but more inventory is expected in the next couple weeks. https://www.cnet.com/deals/playstation-30th-anniversary-dualsense-controller-back-in-stock-soon/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 People in Pakistan could lose VPN access in a week

While businesses and freelancers have time until November 30, 2024, to register their services and avoid disruptions, it isn't clear yet if consumer VPN usage will be blocked. Here's what we know so far.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/vpn/people-in-pakistan-could-loose-vpn-access-in-a-week

 2024 saw a surge in malicious free VPN apps

Cybercriminals increasingly use fake VPN apps to spread malware and launch other attacks. This is what's at stake.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/vpn/2024-saw-a-surge-in-malicious-free-vpn-apps

 How to get Glastonbury tickets 2024: 4 killer tips to improve your chances

From exploiting the power of proxies and VPNs to buddying up with friends, four great tips to get Glastonbury tickets for 2024 and avoid disappointment.

https://www.techradar.com/news/how-to-get-glastonbury-tickets-4-killer-tips-to-improve-your-chances

 "We would ask you to stay with us, that is really important to us." STALKER 2 devs promise patches for the game's most unique open-world feature

STALKER 2's A-Life 2.0 AI simulation system is the game's most unique feature, but there are some issues with it right now. Luckily, developer GSC promises that updates are coming.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/stalker-2-devs-promise-patches-for-the-games-most-unique-feature

 GlobalFoundries gets $1.5 billion subsidy from U.S. gov't after it was fined for violating export laws to China

GlobalFoundries signed a deal to get $1.5 billion under the CHIPS and Science Act even after being fined for violating U.S. export laws by supplying advanced chips to Chinese entities.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/globalfoundries-gets-usd1-5-billion-subsidy-from-u-s-govt-after-it-was-fined-for-violating-export-laws-to-china

Hyundai recalls over 145,000 EVs in the US

Hyundai is recalling around 145,235 electric vehicles in the US, according to a report by Reuters. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the recall was due to a loss of drive power. The safety regulator noted that integrated charging control units on these models ar

1mo | Engadget
Black Friday subscription deals for 2024: The best sales from Audible, Kindle Unlimited, MasterClass, ProtonVPN and more

While the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events are arguably the best times of the year to pick up most gadgets, they’re also a great time to save on subscriptions and services you may already have or that you’ve been wanting to try. Whether it’s an audiobook service like Audible, a VPN service like ExpressVPN or an online learning sub

1mo | Engadget
The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal is down to an all-time-low price for Black Friday

If you’re looking for a gift for the aspiring vlogger in your life, or you want to try your hand at making more content for social media, this Black Friday deal may have just what you’re looking for. The

1mo | Engadget
The 52 best Black Friday tech deals under $50

Black Friday is a great time to snag stocking stuffers and tech accessories at a discount. Engadget has reviewed and tested hundreds of small-but-useful electronics including speakers, cables,

1mo | Engadget
Sony’s cloud streaming makes the PlayStation Portal far more useful

"At least give us true cloud gaming." That's what I asked for at the end of my PlayStation Portal review, a $200 device I ultimately found frustrating because it could only do one thing: Stream games from your PlayStation 5. A year later, Sony has

1mo | Engadget
Fellow Aiden review: A highly customizable pour-over coffee machine

When it comes to hot coffee, my preference is for pour-over. Sure, it’s a manual brewing method that takes time and attention, but I want all of the nuanced flavors and aromas that slow pouring extracts from the locally roasted coffee I resupply weekly. I can make as much or as little as I want (within the capacity of my Chemex, of course) and control all of the parameters of the process, varying them based on the characteristics of my beans. Plenty of companies have tried to offer a similar

1mo | Engadget
The best Black Friday SSD deals from Samsung, WD, Crucial and others

While Black Friday itself may be a week away, many retailers have already kicked off their official holiday sales. That means it’s a better time than usual to be in the market for new storage gear. If you have a PC, tablet, gaming handheld or any other device in need of a boost, we’

1mo | Engadget
The PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle is on sale for $350

Here’s some good news for those who haven’t pulled the trigger on Sony’s latest VR headset. The PlayStation VR2 is on sale for $350 as part of a Black Friday deal, and it’s a bundle that includes the critically-acclaimed spin-off Horizon Call of the Mountain. This is a record low price for the headset, and that’s without a game that

1mo | Engadget
Overwatch’s new hero is Hazard, the spiky Scotsman you’ve been waiting for

Overwatch 2’s newest hero is a tank with surprising mobility and brutal diving and brawling tactics. Hazard has a punk-rock aesthetic, Scottish brogue and a shotgun that can blast your vulnerable backline heroes to smithereens. But don’t be put off by his tough exterior: This anti-establishment rapscallion has a steadfast belief in bodily autonomy and a love of cute puppies.

Playable during a limited-time trial, Hazard was

1mo | Engadget
Here's your first chance to try Microsoft's Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft is opening up access to its controversial Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs starting today. Those who have an eligible system and are enrolled in the Windows Insider program can now check out a preview of the feature, which is designed as a "photographic memory" for practically anything you ever do on your PC. It works by sto

1mo | Engadget
Threads is testing out advanced search features and AI summaries for trending topics

Threads is making more changes to address long-running complaints from users. This time, the company is testing out improvements to its search and trending topics feature in updates that Adam Mosseri described as “long-overdue improvements.”

On search, Threads is testing the ability to search for posts within specific date ranges and account-specific searches. The changes are similar to some of X’s

1mo | Engadget
Apple's Basic iPad Is My Preferred Home and Travel Tech, and It's $99 Off Today

My family and I always seem to gravitate toward the 10th-generation iPad over every other type of screen in our home, and you can get it today for $99 off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/apples-basic-ipad-is-my-preferred-home-and-travel-tech-and-its-99-off-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
This Deal on Kobo's Top Color E-Reader Makes It $75 Cheaper Than the Kindle Colorsoft

For Black Friday, the Kobo Libra Colour is $200, or $20 off its list price of $220. Meanwhile, the Colorsoft is $275 and isn't shipping for another three to five weeks. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-deal-on-kobos-top-color-e-reader-makes-it-75-cheaper-than-the-kindle-colorsoft/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 APP Fraud: How best do we tackle it?

Industry expert Roger Alexander discusses putting the onus on consumers when tackling APP fraud.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/app-fraud-how-best-do-we-tackle-it