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CES 2026 live Q&A – ask our experts anything about the wildest new tech at the Vegas show
CES 2026 has started, and we're here to answer your burning questions about everything on show in Vegas. Hit us up below.
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CES 2026Wireless charging, super-fast unlocking, and built-in solar panels – the next generation of smart locks from CES 2026
Home security is a hot topic at CES, with locks that are smarter, more secure, and simpler to use than ever.
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The top 5 health gadgets at CES this year, from Garmin nutrition-tracking to that notorious AI smart mirror
From Garmin's AI nutrition tracking to a sunlight attachment for your laptop, here are the best CES 2026 health innovations.
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CES 2026"It's a total reinvention of a category" – L'Oréal exec on why its new glass, infrared-powered hair straightener is so exciting
The L'Oréal Light Straight + uses infrared technology to straighten effectively at a far lower temperature, for less damage.
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CES 2026Missing your Blackberry? This Android phone brings back physical keyboards
A physical keyboard, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot... what year are we in again?
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Dell XPS 14 2026 and XPS 16 2026 hands-on review
The Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 return in 2026 with a new look and some major improvements over their predecessors
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CES 2026I had my hormones checked at CES 2026 — and it turns out I'm doing great
The Eli Hormometer checks your cortisol and progesterone levels and gives you your results in minutes. Here's how.
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CES 2026A new ‘Whoop killer’ has landed – it’s both screenless and subscription-free
Luna has launched a new fitness wearable at CES 2026 that comes with no subscription.
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I’ve worn the all-new Shokz open earbuds for 4 days and the ‘noise reduction’ is so good, I forget they’re open-ear
Head-tracked spatial audio and ANC in open earbuds? Yes, you can, with the latest flagship offering from Shokz
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CES 2026Lenovo Tech World at CES 2026 - all the news and updates as it happened at the Las Vegas Sphere
We were at the Las Vegas Sphere for Lenovo Tech World at CES 2026 - here's what we saw.
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What does the new Lego Smart Brick actually do? Here are 3 ways it seriously upgrades your models
Like the look of the Lego Smart Brick? These are the key things you need to know.
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Hands on: HP EliteBook X G2i
We get hands on with the HP EliteBook X G2i – a premium ultra-lightweight business laptop from HP using the latest new Intel CPU.
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ReviewLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 review: a great-looking gaming laptop for those who prize design over performance
The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 certainly has the looks, but does it have the grunt?
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Dell XPS 14 2026 and XPS 16 2026 hands-on review
The Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 return in 2026 with a new look and some major improvements over their predecessors
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold hands on — expert engineering creates an enticing phone and big-tablet combo
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a remarkable feat of engineering with serious productivity potential.
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The Pitt season 2 review: TV’s most chaotic ER is back and better than ever
I've been counting down the days until the return of hit HBO Max show The Pitt season 2, and I'm pleased so say I wasn't disappointed – and you won't be either.
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The Xreal 1S glasses put a big virtual screen in front of your face, and I'm loving the simplicity and pure entertainment value
The Xreal 1S
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Final DX3000CL review: elegant, detailed and faithfully neutral wired over-ear headphones, but if you yearn for attack and oomph, they're not for you
The first closed-back design in Final Audio’s ‘DX’ range is also the most affordable – but that’s not the same as saying it’s in any way inexpensive…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 specs predictions: rumored specs for every model
We've collected all the credible spec rumors for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, to create complete specs lists for the three upcoming phones.
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If the rumored OnePlus 16 Pro is anything like the Oppo Find X9 Pro, I'll be recommending it to every Android fan
OnePlus hasn’t released a ‘Pro’ version of its flagship handset for years – but new rumors have got me excited to see how the brand could improve on its recent five-star flagship.
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The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for January 2026: the biggest discounts, cheapest plans, and more
Looking for an iPhone 17 on the cheap? Check out this week's best deals in both the US and UK across all four devices right here on this page.
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Kentucky’s digital ID app lets you save your driver’s license on your phone
Kentucky has launched an app to store your digital ID documents on your phone.
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The best T-Mobile deals for January 2026: free iPhones, Galaxy S25, 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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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series will almost certainly launch on February 25 – and a price hike looks likely
Multiple sources have now pointed to February 25 as the announcement date of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but leaks disagree on the price.
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The Motorola Signature is a stunning, rugged Samsung Galaxy S25 rival with one unfortunate weakness
The Motorola Signature is the company's new flagship, with top-tier specs, a surprising amount of durability, and one obvious flaw.
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Dell New Year sale slashes up to $500 off laptops — here are the 5 best deals from $299.99
Dell's New Year sale features some big savings of up to $500 on its latest and top-rated laptops, so I've searched through and picked out the five best deals.
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Sick of Microslop? New Linux distro could win over Windows 11 haters
Does the future belong to Linux? It's way too early to call that, but the new Loss32 project should make Microsoft sit up and take notice.
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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, January 8 (game #1445)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, January 8 (game #676)
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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CES 2026Nvidia CEO hints older graphics cards may return to solve GPU price crisis
Fed up with high gaming GPU prices caused by AI demand? Nvidia's solution could be AI, ironically – or even to bring back older GPUs.
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UpdatedThe best laptops 2026 tested, reviewed and rated
Our best laptops guide can help you find the perfect device, no matter what your budget is.
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CES 2026Lenovo launches new Legion Go 2 with SteamOS, but the price is eye-watering
Lenovo, thanks for supporting SteamOS with the Legion Go 2, but the price tag is too extreme, and I don't think most consumers will consider this.
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The best Apple AirTag sales and deals for January 2026
We're rounding up the best Apple AirTag sales so you can find the best online deals for Apple's tracking device.
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The best Apple Watch 10 deals and prices for January 2026
Apple Watch 10 deals are officially available, and I'm rounding up the best prices so that you can save on Apple's latest smartwatch.
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The best MacBook Pro deals in January 2026
We've rounded up all the best MacBook Pro deals available right now so you can pay the lowest price for Apple's premium laptop.
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The best MacBook Air deals in January 2026
All of the best MacBook Air deals in one place, including the lowest prices for the latest M4 models.
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The best iPad deals in January 2026
These are all of the best iPad deals that are available now so you can pay the lowest price for one of Apple's premium tablets.
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Netflix confirms Virgin River season 7 release date — and fuels fan theory
Virgin River season 7 release date will answer at least one major season 6 cliffhanger, and it’s never been more obvious which.
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Peaky Blinders movie: Everything we know about the new Netflix film
Grab your flat caps, lads... new Netflix movie Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has just got its release date.
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Virgin River season 7: release date and news on the hit Netflix show's return
Virgin River season 7 has a release date, at long last. Here's everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's return.
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Fallout season 2 episode 4 sparks a big new fan theory about what's really going on in Vaults 31, 32, and 33
Fallout season 2 contains a missable Easter egg in its fourth chapter – and fans think they know how it'll affect the show's story.
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Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 7 release date and time on Starz
With Opiter's shock death at the end of episode 6, all hell is about to break loose. But when does Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 7 drop on Starz?
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CES 2026Can RGB mini-LED dethrone OLED? Here’s what it needs to do
RGB mini-LED is taking the TV world by storm, but it needs to improve in one key area if it's going to rival OLED.
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Amazon just unveiled its first Fire TV Stick interface upgrade in five years – and it could spell trouble for Google TV
From new colors to Alexa+, these are all the new features in the next Fire TV redesign.
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The LG C6 OLED TV comes in two versions and one's way better than the other
The C6 and the C6H have two very important differences
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Hot dealsThe cheapest OLED TV deals and sales in January 2026
Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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CES 2026We now know the first TV brands that will support Dolby Vision 2 – and one has been very prolific at CES 2026
After being revealed in 2025, Dolby Vision 2 plans have been announced at CES 2026, including which TV brands will get the new HDR format.
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Valerion just unveiled two elite ultra-short throw projectors made for massive 4K visuals
AWOL's ultra-short throw projector is made for massive images
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CES 2026LG and Samsung reveal their mid-range OLED TVs for 2026
LG and Samsung's mid-range OLEDs, the LG C6 and Samsung S90H, have both been revealed at CES 2026, and I've picked my most anticipated of the two.
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CES 2026The best hi-fi kit we saw at CES 2026: an iconic turntable updated, Edifier's first eARC active speakers, and much more
Cambridge's first ever bookshelf stereo speakers, portable Fender Bluetooth options and Victrola's, er, soundbase (yes really).
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This IKEA speaker is tiny, insanely cheap, and I want 100 of them
IKEA's moved on from Sonos, but now it has its own line of adorable and cheap speakers.
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These five-star Nothing Ear (a) budget are down to a record-low price on Amazon
The Nothing Ear (a) are great budget earphones which are both stylish and sound great. They're on sale now at Amazon. Here's why you should buy them.
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Don’t like Spotify Messages? These two big upgrades could soon change your mind
You can now see your friends' listening activity in real time, and send Jam requests with Spotify Messages.
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YouTube Music users are furious about AI slop songs – and as a recording musician, I'm angry too
AI slop isn't made to be listened to: it's there to trick you – and as a recording musician, I'm angry it's dominating YouTube Music recommendations
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The 7 best earbuds and headphones at CES 2026 — from shape-shifting open earbuds to cans that twist into a speaker (yes, really)
Open earbuds that cut noise and offer spatial audio profiles, cans that can read your mind, open earbuds than morph into, er, closed earbuds and on-ears that can become… on-tables?
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New Sony WF-1000XM6 leaks point to pricing and a release date
The Sony WF-1000XM6 are rumored to be launching in February – and they may cost a little more than their predecessors.
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CES 2026L'Oréal's ultra-flexible LED face mask is about to shake up the market
Exclusive: "We wanted to create something inspired by a sheet mask, which could be thin, pliable, flexible, but could work as well as the masks that are at the highest level, technically."
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I swapped running for the Japanese walking workout — complete with a purpose-built high-performance walking shoe
Do we really need a performance walking shoe? I decided to find out by trying the biggest walking fitness craze out there.
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The top 5 health gadgets at CES this year, from Garmin nutrition-tracking to that notorious AI smart mirror
From Garmin's AI nutrition tracking to a sunlight attachment for your laptop, here are the best CES 2026 health innovations.
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Nikon's new travel zoom looks like the perfect lens for full-frame first timers
Nikon has unveiled the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 zoom lens for full-frame cameras, and it's available as a kit with the new Nikon Z5 II.
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CES 2026The 4 wildest camera innovations of CES 2026
CES always delivers some weird and wonderful camera tech – here's my pick from the 2026 show.
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Nikon camera rumors 2026: forget full-frame, APS-C could be top priority
Nikon has suggested it's focusing on producing new APS-C mirrorless cameras – here are the likely 2026 contenders.
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CES 2026Birdbuddy unveils the 2 Mini — its most accessible bird feeder camera yet
Birdbuddy unveils its smallest and most accessible bird feeder camera yet – the Birdbuddy 2 Mini – and it can ID birds by visual and audio cues
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CES 2026
L'Oréal's ultra-flexible LED face mask is about to shake up the market
Exclusive: "We wanted to create something inspired by a sheet mask, which could be thin, pliable, flexible, but could work as well as the masks that are at the highest level, technically."
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CES 2026IKEA just revealed a new donut-shaped smart light – and it'll look sweet on your tables or walls
The lights can be controlled using a remote, or connected to IKEA's Wi-Fi hub and linked to your smart home system.
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CES 2026Your Ring doorbell and cameras are getting a huge AI upgrade
Ring launches new AI alerts, plus a collection of sensors to detect break-ins, floods, carbon monoxide, and much more.
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The Philips Hue app can now customize lighting scenes so they suit the layout of your rooms
Hue SpatialAware is a new augmented reality feature that considers the location of your bulbs and lamps when applying a scene.
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UpdatedThe best laptops 2026 tested, reviewed and rated
Our best laptops guide can help you find the perfect device, no matter what your budget is.
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UpdatedThe best phone 2026
Only the best phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus
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UpdatedThe best camera phone 2026
We've ranked the best camera phones after months of photo snapping
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2026
We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.
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UpdatedThe best smartwatch 2026
We've reviewed pretty much every smartwatch you can buy: and here's a list of the only six watches you should consider.
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UpdatedThe best 120Hz 4K TVs, tested for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Next-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.
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UpdatedThe best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers
Love Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.
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Dell New Year sale slashes up to $500 off laptops — here are the 5 best deals from $299.99
Dell's New Year sale features some big savings of up to $500 on its latest and top-rated laptops, so I've searched through and picked out the five best deals.
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Here are 13 TV deals I'd buy in the new year — clearance prices starting at just $69.99
Best Buy is running a clearance sale on its best-selling TVs, and I'm rounding up 13 deals I'd buy from Samsung, TCL, and LG, with prices starting at just $69.99.
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You can still save $100 on those excellent Fortnite PS5 bundles right now — but the deals might not be around for much longer
The PS5 Cobalt Star Bundle is the perfect place to begin a PS5 or Fortnite journey, and you can currently save $100 on bundles with both at PlayStation Direct.
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These five-star Nothing Ear (a) budget are down to a record-low price on Amazon
The Nothing Ear (a) are great budget earphones which are both stylish and sound great. They're on sale now at Amazon. Here's why you should buy them.
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The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for January 2026: the biggest discounts, cheapest plans, and more
Looking for an iPhone 17 on the cheap? Check out this week's best deals in both the US and UK across all four devices right here on this page.
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The best T-Mobile deals for January 2026: free iPhones, Galaxy S25, 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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Sick of Microslop? New Linux distro could win over Windows 11 haters
Does the future belong to Linux? It's way too early to call that, but the new Loss32 project should make Microsoft sit up and take notice.
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Meta delays international launch of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses
The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are so popular that their international launch is on ‘pause’.
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'Microslop' is heading for Edge as major redesign is inspired by Copilot
Revamped browser design is symptomatic of a bigger problem that Microsoft is facing here.
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Goodbye Meta, hello XREAL — Asus announces ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses following termination of its Horizon OS headset
We finally know who Asus dumped Meta for, but it’s not quite the XR partnership of my dreams.
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Buying GuideThe best Xbox controllers
All the best Xbox controllers available right now, from official gamepads to third-party powerhouses.
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You can still save $100 on those excellent Fortnite PS5 bundles right now — but the deals might not be around for much longer
The PS5 Cobalt Star Bundle is the perfect place to begin a PS5 or Fortnite journey, and you can currently save $100 on bundles with both at PlayStation Direct.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, January 8 (game #942)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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Black Ops 7 Season One Reloaded brings some beautiful new maps to the game — here are its official release times
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season One Reloaded is almost here, so here are the official release times and some of its biggest inclusions.
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Pakistan begins blocking unregistered VPN apps – and this popular service is among the casualties
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New Virginia teen safety law sparks privacy debate and fresh legal challenges
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The best VPN service 2026
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NordVPN denies data breach after hackers claim Salesforce leak — here's everything we know so far
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2025 Digital rights review: Spyware, AI war & EU regulations
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ExpressVPN's road to accessible privacy — is it really possible in 2026?
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Proton VPN: 2025’s privacy milestones & the 2026 roadmap
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Researchers poison their own data when stolen by an AI to ruin results
Poisoned knowledge graphs can make the LLM hallucinate, rendering it useless to the thieves.
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UK Government pledges £210m to new cyber action plan, admitting 'critically high' cyber risk remains
Britain's Tech Minister wants to totally change how the UK Government handles cybersecurity, criticizing current silos.
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This critical severity flaw in D-Link DSL gateway devices could allow for remote code execution
Users are advised to replace outdated gear to avoid being targeted.
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This new malware campaign is stealing chat logs via Chrome extensions
Two extensions were found exfiltrating all AI prompts.
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