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9 smart home gifts that’ll please tech whizzes and novices alike
Still pondering over your Christmas shopping list? Here are nine smart home gifts to please everyone.
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9 inspired gift ideas for the music lover in your life, hand-picked by an audio expert
Know a music-lover and looking for inspiration on what to buy them? Have a look at this little lot.
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12 running gifts sporty people will be glad to get
From top-tier running socks to training and recovery accessories, these are 12 running gifts sporty people will be glad to get.
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I'm a trained barista, and these are my top 12 Christmas gifts for coffee lovers
Turn your loved one's kitchen into a coffee house with these premium barista tools they'll use every time they brew.
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12 Pokémon gift ideas that make up for the lack of TCG stock — trust me, I have a Pikachu tattoo
It's hard to find the right gift for a Pokémon enthusiast, but don't worry, I've used my 30 years of experience to pick some awesome presents for the holidays.
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This Xbox Ally deal is an easy option over the Steam Deck this Holiday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, but that doesn't mean winter sales are, and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is fortunately on sale on Amazon.
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I test 4K Blu-rays for a living and these are the 12 discs I’d buy movie lovers for Christmas
If you're looking for 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection or gift to a fan this Christmas, these are my top 12 discs that I've personally tested.
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Need a last-minute gift? Walmart has a massive sale with deals from Apple, Ninja, Shark, Lego, and more
Walmart has a massive weekend holiday sale on best-selling gifts, and I'm rounding up the 25 best, including AirPods, coffee makers, Lego, and more.
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12 perfect gifts for passionate home cooks, curated by a kitchen tech editor
The kitchen tools and gadgets they didn't know they always wanted.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash review — the latest in a beautiful but increasingly familiar franchise
I'm tired of pretending films like Avatar: Fire and Ash are interesting just because their visual craft is impeccable... and we've seen this particular film before.
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Leica M EV1 review: a new, practical kind of Leica M
The Leica M EV1 is the first Leica rangefinder without... the optical rangefinder. In its place, a useful EVF, which can make manual focusing much simpler.
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Amadeus review: classical music is Bach and better than ever in Sky drama
Forget everything you know about the history, the play and the movie – Sky's interpretation of Amadeus will make you see the story with fresh eyes.
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I tested Ring’s new outdoor camera in my garden and was blown away by the picture quality (and high price tag)
The Ring Outdoor Cam Pro's 4K resolution and 10x magnification with pinch-to-zoom give you a better view than ever
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Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly review: a cheap and cheerful coffee maker, but beware its hidden costs
Looking for a cheap and cheerful coffee maker? The Finesse Friendly could be the one for you, but mind how much you're spending on pods.
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Soundpeats Clip1 review: affordable open earbuds with some solid features and a reliable grip.
The Soundpeats Clip1 are budget clipping open earbuds done right, and they're great budget alternatives to Shokz or Bose options.
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LG StanByME 2 review: a versatile TV that’s way more useful than I expected
The LG StanByMe 2 is a unique TV proposition and I wasn't sure I'd find a need for it at home – how wrong I was.
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The OnePlus Turbo has been teased – and it might include an astonishingly big battery
OnePlus has announced the OnePlus Turbo line, highlighting strong performance and battery life.
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UpdatedThe best Motorola phones 2025
Our roundup of the best Motorola phones features models for every budget and use case.
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UpdatedBest OnePlus phones: the top flagship, budget, and foldable models ranked
Our ranking of the best OnePlus phones includes the OnePlus 15, OnePlus Nord 5, and OnePlus Open.
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Google smashes language barriers with live translation for any earbuds on Android — here’s how it works
You no longer have to use Pixel Buds to take advantage of live translations in Google Translate - now all earbuds are compatible.
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UpdatedBest iPhone 2025
We've tested and ranked the best iPhones, from the supersized iPhone 17 Pro Max to the budget-friendly iPhone 16e.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold could be the perfect mobile movie machine – and I can’t wait to try it out
The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold could become the device of choice for watching movies on the go, with a larger screen than any tablet-style folding phone before it
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iOS 26.2 has added a handy feature to make notifications more noticeable
iOS 26.2 adds a feature that will flash the screen when an alert comes in, giving you a new way to know you've got a notification.
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Microsoft is fixing a huge problem with a nifty Windows 11 security feature
Windows 11 has a powerful security feature you may not have heard of – and I'm glad to see Microsoft is fixing its most baffling drawback.
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Sapphire advocates patience on RAM crisis – predicts stability in 2026
RAM prices are skyrocketing due to the current AI boom, but Sapphire's PR manager encourages consumers to stay calm and avoid panic buying.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1641, Tuesday, December 16
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Netflix dropped Google Cast — now Apple TV for Android just brought it back
Apple just shipped a new update for the Apple TV app on Android, and it adds support for Google Cast.
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You might be hard-pressed to find over 8GB RAM in PC setups – here's why
Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.
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The EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and VPN providers are among the targets
With the Chat Control bill entering its final stage, the EU Council has been busy thinking about what a new data retention framework could look like.
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Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, December 16 (game #1422)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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Netflix dropped Google Cast — now Apple TV for Android just brought it back
Apple just shipped a new update for the Apple TV app on Android, and it adds support for Google Cast.
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Best iPhone 2025
We've tested and ranked the best iPhones, from the supersized iPhone 17 Pro Max to the budget-friendly iPhone 16e.
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A man lost '20 years of digital life' thanks to an Apple gift card –here's how
A developer’s Apple Account got banned after they used a compromised gift card, locking away their digital life.
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iOS 26.2 has added a handy feature to make notifications more noticeable
iOS 26.2 adds a feature that will flash the screen when an alert comes in, giving you a new way to know you've got a notification.
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Apple needs to make a smart ring to save me from this ridiculous situation
I think we need an Apple Ring because I hate the watch.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash review — the latest in a beautiful but increasingly familiar franchise
I'm tired of pretending films like Avatar: Fire and Ash are interesting just because their visual craft is impeccable... and we've seen this particular film before.
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The 6 best Christmas movies I’m streaming on Disney Plus, Prime Video and more this December
These are the best 6 Christmas movies ever made. Disagree? Have your say in our poll.
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The first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday has leaked online — and it contains a massive spoiler about the new Marvel movie
Marvel is fighting to keep details about Avengers: Doomsday's four teasers under wraps after a major leak.
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Netflix dropped Google Cast — now Apple TV for Android just brought it back
Apple just shipped a new update for the Apple TV app on Android, and it adds support for Google Cast.
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Stranger Things season 5 volume 2's trailer teases a character's death and I'm already terrified
The Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 trailer is here and you won't be able to take your eyes off it.
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Your LG TV may get an unremovable Microsoft Copilot app in its next update
LG has added Microsoft Copilot to its customers' TVs – and they can't delete it
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Want to know which 2025 LG OLED TV to buy? I tested three models side-by-side, and there's one clear winner
I evaluated the G5, C5 and B5 side-by-side to find out which is the best overall value.
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Best Buy drops this 43-inch 4K TV to a super-low $99.99 — but not for long
As part of its big end-of-year sales, Best Buy has dropped this 43-inch 4K TV to a ridiculously low price of just $99.99.
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YouTube's TV app is getting a big makeover with these 5 upgrades
The YouTube app for TVs is finally getting a long-promised makeover – here are all the handy improvements.
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Move over, Bang & Olufsen: Germany's Loewe is expanding to the US and it's bringing its super-premium OLED TVs
Loewe's high-end OLEDs include some very striking designs and unusual materials
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LG StanByME 2 review: a versatile TV that’s way more useful than I expected
The LG StanByMe 2 is a unique TV proposition and I wasn't sure I'd find a need for it at home – how wrong I was.
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JMGO’s new, feature-packed portable 4K projector is surprisingly cheap — but only for a limited time
JMGO's short-throw projector is very bright and comes packed with features
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The top-rated AirPods Pro 2 drop to a super-low price in Back Market's limited-time flash sale
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are perfect for Apple users and now you can own a refurbished pair for just $135.
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Spotify was down – here's what we know about the outage
Spotify was down for many today, but the streaming app now appears to be fixed – here's how the outage played out.
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Meet B&O’s elite new Phantom and Mirage speakers — if you need to know the price, you can't afford them
It’s POA only for Bang & Olufsen’s huge multi-driver speakers in ‘Phantom’ or ‘Mirage’
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The best wireless headphones, chosen by our experts for all budgets
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
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UpdatedThe best over-ear headphones for any budget, all tested by our experts
Looking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get more from your music.
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Soundpeats Clip1 review: affordable open earbuds with some solid features and a reliable grip.
The Soundpeats Clip1 are budget clipping open earbuds done right, and they're great budget alternatives to Shokz or Bose options.
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Topping's new desktop DAC comes fully loaded for a very low price
Topping's E50 II DAC delivers a lot of musical bang for less than two hundred bucks
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Garmin’s Vivosmart 6 tracker just leaked with one huge improvement
Garmin’s Vivosmart 6 fitness tracker just leaked out with a tempting new feature.
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Apple needs to make a smart ring to save me from this ridiculous situation
I think we need an Apple Ring because I hate the watch.
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5 essential low-impact muscle-building moves for over 50s, according to an expert Peloton trainer
I spoke to a Peloton professional trainer to get the best tips for staying fit and healthy when over 50.
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This week's camera deals are even better than Black Friday — Nikon, Sony, Canon, and others are at record-low prices
B&H Photo and Adorama have excellent last-minute camera deals this week, including prices that are even lower than Black Friday – in some cases.
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Leica M EV1 review: a new, practical kind of Leica M
The Leica M EV1 is the first Leica rangefinder without... the optical rangefinder. In its place, a useful EVF, which can make manual focusing much simpler.
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UpdatedThe best point and shoot camera 2025, all tested thoroughly
Looking for the best point and shoot camera you can buy in 2025? We've rounded up all of the top options for every budget.
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UpdatedBest Sony lenses 2025: we've tested top lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras
If you've got a Sony mirrorless camera, these are the lenses you need to know about.
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I've been using Dyson's new ultra-light vacuum for two weeks – these are the pros and cons so far
Dyson shrank down all this vacuum's insides and squeezed them into the handle – so what's it like to use?
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Dyson's new wet floor cleaner improves on the last one in these 3 big ways
The Clean+Wash Hygiene might be the lightest, most hands-off cleaner on the market.
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This home security cam monitors your property 24/7 with 'unlimited' battery life – and it costs less than you might expect
IMOU's latest point-and-tilt camera uses a solar panel, high-capacity battery, and power-efficient recording for constant surveillance.
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iRobot just filed for bankruptcy – here's what that means for you
iRobot has filed for bankruptcy, but promises there won't be any immediate changes for product owners.
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UpdatedThe best Motorola phones 2025
Our roundup of the best Motorola phones features models for every budget and use case.
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Best OnePlus phones: the top flagship, budget, and foldable models ranked
Our ranking of the best OnePlus phones includes the OnePlus 15, OnePlus Nord 5, and OnePlus Open.
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Updated
Best iPhone 2025
We've tested and ranked the best iPhones, from the supersized iPhone 17 Pro Max to the budget-friendly iPhone 16e.
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The best wireless headphones, chosen by our experts for all budgets
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
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Updated
The best over-ear headphones for any budget, all tested by our experts
Looking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get more from your music.
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Updated
The best point and shoot camera 2025, all tested thoroughly
Looking for the best point and shoot camera you can buy in 2025? We've rounded up all of the top options for every budget.
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Best Sony lenses 2025: we've tested top lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras
If you've got a Sony mirrorless camera, these are the lenses you need to know about.
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Flash sale — get $35 off a refurbished PS5 at Back Market for a limited time
Refurbished retailer Back Market is offering an additional $35 off PlayStation 5 consoles for a limited time.
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The top-rated AirPods Pro 2 drop to a super-low price in Back Market's limited-time flash sale
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are perfect for Apple users and now you can own a refurbished pair for just $135.
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A whole host of DualSense PS5 controller color variants are still on offer, with huge savings in the UK and US for the Holiday season
These PS5 DualSense deals aren't to be missed. Get heavy discounts in the US and the UK, on a whole host of color variants.
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This week's camera deals are even better than Black Friday — Nikon, Sony, Canon, and others are at record-low prices
B&H Photo and Adorama have excellent last-minute camera deals this week, including prices that are even lower than Black Friday – in some cases.
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There's still time — here are 25 gift ideas from Walmart that arrive before Christmas
I've hand-picked my favorite last-minute gifts at Walmart that arrive before Christmas, featuring deals from Apple, Dyson, Keurig, and more.
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Snag a $100 gift card when you buy the Meta Quest 3 VR headset at Amazon
Amazon is throwing in a $100 gift card with the Meta Quest 3 VR headset right now
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LastPass coupons in Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use our LastPass coupons to save on the price of plans from the password manager software and manage your logins for less.
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Acer Promo Codes in Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Add one of our Acer promo codes to your order to save on the price of laptops, peripherals, accessories & more.
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Surfshark coupons for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED These Surfshark coupons can be added to your order to save on VPN and antivirus software plans with the leading VPN brand.
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Sling TV Promo Codes for December 2025
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Meta promo codes for Dec 2025
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Microsoft is fixing a huge problem with a nifty Windows 11 security feature
Windows 11 has a powerful security feature you may not have heard of – and I'm glad to see Microsoft is fixing its most baffling drawback.
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Google smashes language barriers with live translation for any earbuds on Android — here’s how it works
You no longer have to use Pixel Buds to take advantage of live translations in Google Translate - now all earbuds are compatible.
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Beat the RAM price rises with this free Windows 11 hack for an instant speed boost
I’ll show you how Windows 11’s virtual memory hack can help you beat RAM price rises.
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The macOS Tahoe 26.2 update is rolling out now – here's what's new
Once you get the new macOS Tahoe 26.2 update, you can try out Edge Light if you've got an Apple Silicon Mac.
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson says not to worry, the game will be out before 2030 — 'Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!'
Following speculation online, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson has assured fans that the game will be released before 2030.
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Rockstar says that the IWGB union 'have no idea who was in this Discord' as the GTA 6 developer continues to claim that the firings of former devs were over leaks of 'specific game features'
Rockstar Games continues to deny the claims of union-busting
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Flash sale — get $35 off a refurbished PS5 at Back Market for a limited time
Refurbished retailer Back Market is offering an additional $35 off PlayStation 5 consoles for a limited time.
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A whole host of DualSense PS5 controller color variants are still on offer, with huge savings in the UK and US for the Holiday season
These PS5 DualSense deals aren't to be missed. Get heavy discounts in the US and the UK, on a whole host of color variants.
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Between them, the TechRadar team have 300 years' experience in tech journalism. Here's why you should trust them.
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The EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and VPN providers are among the targets
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Windscribe's CEO says the House of Lords VPN ban amendment is the 'dumbest possible fix' to child online safety debate
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Denmark wants to ban VPNs to unlock foreign, illegal streams – and experts are worried
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Russia threatens to block all Google services in a 'soft squeeze' of US tech
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2025
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India orders VPNs to block access to websites that unlawfully expose citizens' data
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Politicians propose VPN ban for children in the UK
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Salesforce says it's OK with losing money on AI agents - for now
Customers love flat, seat-based AI agent pricing, so Salesforce sees great monetization opportunities ahead.
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So long Google dark web report – I’d never even heard of you
Google is shutting down its dark web report tool, but I doubt it will be missed.
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French government hit by cyberattack - Interior Ministry confirms email systems hit
Speculation rises over the identity and motives of unknown hackers.
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Obscure Polish company quietly launches massive 122.88TB PCIe 5.0 immersion cooled SSD — and no one noticed this world's first except us
A 122.88TB PCIe 5.0 SSD has quietly appeared from a Polish storage vendor, focusing on immersion cooling compatibility.
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