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Edifier ES20 review: a palm-sized masterclass in Bluetooth speakers
I reviewed a retro-style small Bluetooth speaker that blew my expectations out of the water – here’s what makes it so special.
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JBL Charge 6 review: a beefier Bluetooth speaker that's excellent value
What JBL doesn’t know about outstanding portable Bluetooth speakers doesn’t seem to be worth knowing. So with the latest JBL Charge does lightning strike [checks notes] a sixth time?
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MSI Stealth A16 AI+ review: thin, light, and hot
The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ is a sleek gaming laptop that punches above its weight when it comes to performance - but this comes at a price.
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Small but perfectly formed, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo is my new favorite entry-level espresso machine
A stylish little espresso machine with an affordable price tag that delivers consistently great results, whether you're brewing hot or cold.
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The Nutribullet Triple Prep System is a blender and food processor combo that handled almost every recipe I could throw at it
The Triple Prep System makes light work of even tricky blending jobs, only struggling a little when it comes to small quantities
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Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro review: a few neat features don't save these open earbuds
The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro fix the ever-present noise leaking problem of open earbuds, but they only sound okay and the design has some issues.
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The Nutribullet SmartSense is an excellent, powerful blender, though its 'smart' mode feels unnecessary
The SmartSense is a smooth operator when used manually, and its automatic mode feels a bit unecessary.
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The best T-Mobile deals for October 2025: new iPhone 17 series, Pixel 10, cheap plans, and more
This week's best T-Mobile deals could save you a bundle on your next phone, a plan upgrade, or even your internet.
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New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra renders show off the phone's new look, while a specs leak points to old cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's full design has leaked in supposedly official renders, while camera specs for the whole series have also been tipped.
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Take charge of this incredible $50 deal as Amazon drops the price of this Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand
This Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand is now down to its lowest price ever at Amazon.
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Got a buggy iPhone 17 or iPhone Air? Apple’s new iOS 26 update could solve your woes
The first addition to iOS 26 is here, and it fixes some of the problems reported with the 2025 iPhones.
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Samsung Display strongly hints that we'll see a foldable iPhone next year – here’s what to expect
Samsung Display will soon start mass producing foldable screens for an unnamed client that's most likely Apple.
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Exclusive: ‘Those phones are being treated just like any other camera’ – Inside Apple’s first Friday Night Baseball broadcast shot on iPhone 17 Pro
From the foul pole to the Green Monster, TechRadar got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Apple TV+ turned iPhone 17 Pro into a pro-level broadcast tool.
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WhatsApp just got a big messaging update – here are my 5 favorite upgrades coming to iOS and Android
WhatsApp has just received a host of upgrades for iOS and Android users that’ll make it a lot easier to share memories using the app.
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Laptops & Computing
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 2 (game #578)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 2 (game #1347)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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I'm eyeing up Razer's new external GPU dock for my handheld, and maybe it'll give my desktop gaming PC a break - but I have some concerns
I'm always looking for ways to improve performance with my Lenovo Legion Go S handheld - enter the Razer Core X V2 eGPU dock.
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Windows 11 25H2 update is out now, but be warned – this is one of the strangest upgrades ever
The annual update for 2025 is here – but it's difficult to get excited about this rather odd upgrade.
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Chat Control: The list of countries opposing the law grows, but support remains strong
EU members need to vote on the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill again on October 14, but national pressure is swaying the results. Here's what we know.
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Chat Control: Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Sweden shift their positions ahead of the October 14 meeting
Pressure within the EU Council, and domestically, has led to some nations changing their position on the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR). Yet, support remains stronger.
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The best gaming mouse 2025
The best gaming mouse for you may be small and lightweight or robust and full of features - whatever you're looking for, our guide has you covered.
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Apple
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The best iPad 2025
We've tested and ranked the best iPads available now, from the big-screened iPad Pro to the college-friendly iPad Air.
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The M5 iPad Pro just leaked on YouTube – and it can tell us a lot about the next MacBook Air
A YouTuber has leaked the M5 iPad Pro, spilling the beans on its performance improvements.
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The Xiaomi Pad Mini is the best Android tablet you can't buy - here are my hands-on thoughts
Xiaomi takes aim at the iPad mini
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Powerbeats Fit are finally official, with a more comfortable fit and smaller case – but they're missing the two features we were hoping for most
The Powerbeats Fit replace the Beats Fit Pro with an improved design, but don't expect huge gains…
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Got a buggy iPhone 17 or iPhone Air? Apple’s new iOS 26 update could solve your woes
The first addition to iOS 26 is here, and it fixes some of the problems reported with the 2025 iPhones.
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Streaming
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Gen V season 2 finally explains Marie Moreau's full power set – and it's a huge moment for The Boys' universe
Gen V just revealed the full scale of Marie Moreau's superhuman abilities – and yes, she might be more powerful than Homelander.
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There are 94 new Hulu movies in October 2025 and I’m starting with these 3 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Edward Scissorhands is one of the top new Hulu movies to stream in October 2025.
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8 new horror movies on Prime Video, Shudder, HBO Max and more in October 2025
Here are the best new horror movies worth streaming in October 2025.
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Excited for spooky season? These 5 new HBO Max movies are all must-watch horrors with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
HBO Max is the streaming service to go to if you want new movies that'll give you a good spook.
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What is the release date for Peacemaker season 2 episode 7 on HBO Max and other streaming services?
Peacemaker season 2 is almost over – here's when and where its second-to-last episode will drop.
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TVs
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select vs Amazon Fire TV 4K Stick – here's how the new cheaper model compares to the old from what we know so far
Amazon's new TV stick has a new OS and some significant differences in its specification and app support
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Philips' excellent Ambilight tech is finally coming to a TV in the US, and it's in a Roku TV
Roku is bringing Philips Ambilight TV to the US with four new models.
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BenQ's sharp-looking new 4K projectors promise HDMI 2.1 with ultra-low lag for gaming, plus great streaming and connectivity options
BenQ's new TK705 Series are bright, true 4K projectors for your home
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Denon's new super-affordable AV receiver is perfect to graduate from soundbars to real home theater, as long as you can live without Dolby Atmos
Denon's new 5.1-channel AV receiver offers high performance without the price tag
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Amazon unveils new cheaper Fire TV 4K stick with new-gen software, plus new very affordable Fire TV sets
A new flagship, plus new cheaper options – it's top-to-bottom changes
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Attention 4K Blu-ray fans! Amazon has an early Prime Day sale on right now, and I've picked 5 discs you should buy
Prime Day may be next week, but there are already savings on some excellent 4K Blu-rays.
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7 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from September 2025
This month's Blu-ray Bounty brings 7 new titles that could make their way into your 4K Blu-ray collection.
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Audio
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Edifier ES20 review: a palm-sized masterclass in Bluetooth speakers
I reviewed a retro-style small Bluetooth speaker that blew my expectations out of the water – here’s what makes it so special.
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I’ve given up on finding one pair of headphones to rule them all – that’s why I use these 5 pairs for different situations
I’m done looking for ‘the one’ – that’s why I rely on these 5 exceptional pairs of headphones for their specialist skills instead.
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The outstanding Shokz OpenRun Pro return to a record-low price at Amazon
The Shokz OpenRun Pro are a great alternative to earbuds for exercise and running – and they're now back to a record-low price on Amazon.
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The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, as chosen by TechRadar's experts based on real-world testing
The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
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This super-cheap, super-tiny Hi-Res Audio 3.5mm adapter is perfect for iPhones, and comes from our favorite budget audiophile brand
FiiO's Snowsky Tiny is a little USB-C DAC delivering Hi-Res Audio, and has two options depending on your priorities
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Powerbeats Fit are finally official, with a more comfortable fit and smaller case – but they're missing the two features we were hoping for most
The Powerbeats Fit replace the Beats Fit Pro with an improved design, but don't expect huge gains…
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Health & Fitness
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Peloton revamps loads of its fitness equipment, introduces an AI-powered coaching features – and of course, hikes prices
Peloton's Cross Training Series aims to inject some AI-smarts into home fitness
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The new pastel Oura Ring 4 Ceramic colors look chic in person, but Oura's new clamshell charging case has one small drawback
Oura debuts four new Oura Ring 4 Ceramic edition rings, along with a new charging case – which, unlike the Samsung Galaxy Ring, you have to buy separately.
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I've been testing wearables for years, and I was still shocked by my smartwatch's ability to read my dreams
Smartwatch contextual information is improving, to the point it can tell when I've been dreaming intensely.
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I tried the world’s first AR smart binoculars – and they’re a game-changer for adventure tech lovers
I got an early sneak peek of Unistellar’s new Envision smart binoculars and they’re a game-changer for anyone who loves adventure tech.
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OM System just launched a powerful astrophotography camera that can reveal the stunning colors of nebulae, and it doesn't cost the earth
The new OM System E-M1 Mark III Astro is designed specifically for astrophotography, equipped with a fine-tuned IR-cut filter to pass through 100% of Hα rays.
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Tariffs made the Nikon Z5 II expensive, and now this deal makes it cheap(er) again
The first post-price-hike deal on this excellent camera
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‘Transcending the limits of traditional macro photography’ – Sony unveils its first ever pro-level G Master macro lens
Sony's first pro macro lens with a 1.4x maximum magnification can be used with teleconverters for up to 2.8x magnification, complete with optical image stabilization and versatile focusing skills.
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Home
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Google Home Speaker vs Amazon Echo Dot Max – here’s how the two big smart speaker rivals compare
From AI smarts to subscription plans, this is how Google and Amazon's new smart speakers compare.
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Google Home Premium is here to replace Nest Aware – here's how much it costs and who gets it
Google is changing up its smart home subscription offerings, and these are the details you need to know.
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Google Home app gets a big AI upgrade with Gemini smarts – but you'll need to pay up for the best features
There are more AI features to come soon, too
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Gemini is coming to every Google smart home device from the last decade – here's how to get early access
Google has just launched Gemini for Home, a replacement for the aging Google Assistant in smart home devices. Here's how to get an early look at the Alexa+ rival.
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The best iPad 2025
We've tested and ranked the best iPads available now, from the big-screened iPad Pro to the college-friendly iPad Air.
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The best gaming mouse 2025
The best gaming mouse for you may be small and lightweight or robust and full of features - whatever you're looking for, our guide has you covered.
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The best 4K monitor 2025
Upgrading to a 4K monitor is one of the most impactful changes you can make to game or media immersion, and we've narrowed it down to only the best UHD displays in this guide.
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The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, as chosen by TechRadar's experts based on real-world testing
The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
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The best cheap VPN service in 2025 – stay secure without sacrificing quality
There's no need to skimp out when it comes to a cheap VPN service, with prices starting from less than $2 per month.
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The best PC cases 2025
I'm presenting my picks for the best PC cases on the market right now, from mid-towers, to DIY options, and more.
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Amazon has a huge TV sale ahead of Black Friday – here are 9 deals I'd buy from $59.99
Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon has a massive sale on Fire TVs, and I'm rounding up nine deals that I'd buy, with prices starting at just $59.99.
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The best T-Mobile deals for October 2025: new iPhone 17 series, Pixel 10, cheap plans, and more
This week's best T-Mobile deals could save you a bundle on your next phone, a plan upgrade, or even your internet.
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Amazon's Prime Day Kindle deals are already live – here are the 9 best early discounts you can shop today
Holding out for a record-low price on a Kindle? There's no need to wait. Amazon has already listed several record-breaking Prime Day Kindle deals.
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Take charge of this incredible $50 deal as Amazon drops the price of this Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand
This Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand is now down to its lowest price ever at Amazon.
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The outstanding Shokz OpenRun Pro return to a record-low price at Amazon
The Shokz OpenRun Pro are a great alternative to earbuds for exercise and running – and they're now back to a record-low price on Amazon.
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Amazon's October Prime Day hasn't even begun, and you can already score 50% off these handy smart home gadgets
Amazon's early Prime Day deals feature 50% off savings on its best-selling devices, and I'm rounding up the best deals on Fire tablets, TVs, Ring Doorbells, and more.
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Sling TV Promo Codes for October 2025
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Bluehost Coupons for October 2025
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Bluetti discount codes for Oct 2025 |
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Acer Promo Codes in Oct 2025 |
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OBDeleven promo codes for Oct 2025 |
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Windows 11 25H2 update is out now, but be warned – this is one of the strangest upgrades ever
The annual update for 2025 is here – but it's difficult to get excited about this rather odd upgrade.
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Windows 10's extra year of free updates comes with a surprising hidden catch related to Microsoft accounts
There's been another twist in the saga of Windows 10's extra year of free updates, which could be bad news for some.
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Windows 11 could get a change to help banish Edge and Bing - but don't get your hopes up too high
Windows 11 could get a much-wanted change, with Microsoft possibly relenting on pushing Edge and Bing so hard.
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Windows 11 bug that stopped some Intel PCs from getting the 24H2 update is fixed – but it took a whole year
Can't get the Windows 11 24H2 update on your Intel PC? You should be able to now as audio bug is finally fixed.
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The 20 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play in 2025
Now that the new Nintendo console is out, here's the best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play. These include new exclusives, as well as enhanced older titles.
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The 19 best PS5 exclusives to play in 2025
This is our list of the best PS5 exclusives you can play right now, including Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Astro Bot and more.
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Microsoft announces massive Game Pass price changes – a Series S and one year of Ultimate now costs just $10 less than a PS5 Pro
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a massive price hike.
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Best single-player games on Game Pass in 2025
We've pulled together all the best single-player games on Game Pass so you'll know which ones are worth playing.
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ID, please – inside the age verification "mess" splintering the US internet
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You can now get a Dedicated IP on Surfshark’s browser extension
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VPN by Google faces issues with the new Pixel Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 – here’s all we know
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Afghanistan completely shuts down the internet – and not even VPNs can help
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Norton VPN has just reinforced its commitment to privacy – here's all you need to know
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Mandatory age verification lands in Ohio – here’s all you need to know
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The best cheap VPN service in 2025 – stay secure without sacrificing quality
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“Everybody's under pressure to do more with less” - Why Okta says you need an AI agent governance strategy, and sooner rather than later
The threats are proven, so stay one step ahead, Okta warns users.
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This new phishing kit turns PDF files into malware - here's how to stay safe
Regular PDF files can now easily be weaponized and used for malware distribution or credential theft.
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Around 50,000 Cisco firewalls are vulnerable to attack, so patch now
Hackers are already targeting Cisco firewalls - and it's only a matter of time before they find yours, experts warn.
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Squarespace just dropped 60+ updates - here are the ones that matter
Squarespace's annual Refresh event features over 60 new features, tools, and updates across the platform.
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