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Brompton Electric P Line Urban review: an addictive and enjoyable classic bike
If you're set on a classic Brompton bike but want an e-bike, the P Line Urban 4-speed is a perfect fit.
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iFi GO Link Max review: a USB-C DAC that's one of the best ways to get affordable hi-res audio from your smartphone we've ever found
If there’s a more cost-effective way of turning your smartphone into a viable source of high-resolution audio content, it hasn’t come our way yet…
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Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum review
The Levoit LVAC-200 is a nifty budget vacuum that's well-suited to homes with lots of hard floor.
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H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro Multi-Sport review: A triathlete’s dream
The H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro Multi-Sport have the build and features that make them ideal for long runs, swims, or both.
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Shutterfly photo book review: glitchy, dated software makes for messy photo book building
Shutterfly’s software is clunky and constrained, making photo book creation trickier than it should be.
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Blink Outdoor 4 review: affordable, beginner-friendly home security that gets the job done
The Blink Outdoor 4 is a brilliant home security camera for beginners, but it might leave users looking for an upgrade, disappointed.
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Rode Wireless Micro review: DJI-beating audio for smartphone creators?
Rode's Wireless Micro is laser-focused for smartphone content creators who need high-quality audio on the fly, with maximum simplicity.
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5 things the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could do to beat the iPhone 16 Pro Max
Beating the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be tough, but with these five changes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could manage it.
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Chinese flagship phones are great value for money, but they won't stay cheaper for much longer – here's why
Chinese phones have been associated with lower prices for years, but as certain manufacturers blaze past their Western competitors, we ask whether the trend can continue.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could come with a stylish new color
One well-placed tipster says we're getting a "very beautiful" new color for the Galaxy S25 Ultra next year.
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Apple rumored to have started production on the iPhone 17 Air
Moves are now underway to start production on the iPhone 17 Air, which is apparently replacing the iPhone 16 Plus.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 rumored features: the key tipped upgrades on the S25 line
There are numerous new features and upgrades rumored for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.
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Sick of spending a ton on your cell phone plan? TextNow's Essential Data plan is free - yes, really
The prepaid carrier TextNow is offering an innovative free plan with massive perks.
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Image Playground made me a wizard but I’m still waiting for that Siri magic
iOS18.2 got us closer to the full Apple Intelligence experience but really not close enough
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Laptops & Computing
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1275, Sunday, December 15
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, December 15 (game #287)
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 today – my hints and answers for Sunday, December 15 (game #1056)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, December 14 (game #286)
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 today – my hints and answers for Saturday, December 14 (game #1055)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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Character.AI won't let its chatbots get romantic with teenagers anymore
Character.AI adds new safety features for AI chatbots.
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The Intel Arc B580 GPU could rejuvenate the budget PC market - here's why
The Intel Arc B580 GPU is one of the best new graphic cards, but can it kickstart the budget PC market?
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Apple
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Apple rumored to have started production on the iPhone 17 Air
Moves are now underway to start production on the iPhone 17 Air, which is apparently replacing the iPhone 16 Plus.
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Where is Apple CarPlay 2? A 2024 launch is looking unlikely, but not impossible
Apple’s CarPlay 2 system is meant to launch by the end of 2024, but it’s nowhere in sight.
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Next-gen Apple TV 4K tipped to land in 2025 with a Wi-Fi surprise
The next Apple TV could be powered by a custom-made Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip.
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Breaking
Apple fixes Passwords app security bug with new 18.2 update
Make sure to update to the latest 18.2 operating system version to patch the Passwords' fix. Here's all you need to know.
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Whoops! Apple seemingly just leaked its M4 MacBook Airs thanks to the macOS 15.2 update
Forget Mark Gurman – it looks like the biggest Apple leaker is… Apple itself with clues left in macOS 15.2 about new M4 MacBook Airs.
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Streaming
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'It's a lot of data, processed around 50 times per second' – Sony's Beyond Sports on how 'The Simpsons' Funday Football came to be
TechRadar chatted with Sony's Beyond Sports to unpack what tech powered this real-time alt-broadcast
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5 of my favorite scenes from A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter on Netflix
A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter is one of Netflix's best Christmas shows. These are my five standout moments from the holiday variety special.
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Subservience is #2 on Netflix but it's disappointing — here are 3 better sci-fi movies with 80% or more on Rotten Tomatoes
Megan Fox's latest sci-fi thriller was a critical flop. Here's three better ones you can stream this weekend.
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Paramount Plus: how to watch, price, free trial, movies, TV shows, and more
We dive into everything Paramount Plus, from pricing plans to free trials, and new releases to so much more.
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Malcolm, Malcolm, Malcolm! Yes, 'Malcolm in the Middle' is being revived for Disney Plus
Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek are all set to return
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TVs
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I experienced L-Acoustics' HYRISS listening room and it could change home audio as we know it
I got to experience L-Acoustics' Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space (HYRISS) demo room and it could be an audio revolution.
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Quick – LG's best cheap OLED TV is back to its record-low Black Friday price
An excellent all-around and gaming TV at a budget price
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Next-gen Apple TV 4K tipped to land in 2025 with a Wi-Fi surprise
The next Apple TV could be powered by a custom-made Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip.
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The best 65-inch TV 2024
We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.
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Your Roku device is getting a free, high-definition upgrade for the holidays
The Roku City home screen is getting an upgrade from 720p to full HD 1080p resolution.
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Massive Samsung TV sale now live – 7 best deals I'd buy on 4K, QLED and OLED TVs
I've looked through this week's Discover Samsung sale and picked out 7 of the best TV deals I recommend for a range of uses and budgets.
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LG just discontinued its entire range of 4K Blu-ray players and I’m really worried
LG has ended production of its range of Blu-ray players, adding concerns to an already rocky 4K Blu-ray market.
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Audio
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The Apple AirPods Max are back to their lowest price of the year
Another Black Friday deal returns
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iFi GO Link Max review: a USB-C DAC that's one of the best ways to get affordable hi-res audio from your smartphone we've ever found
If there’s a more cost-effective way of turning your smartphone into a viable source of high-resolution audio content, it hasn’t come our way yet…
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This Yoto Mini 'fire hazard' children's speaker has been recalled again due to its overheating battery
If you have a Yoto Mini speaker (SKU PRPLXX00860), please stop using it immediately and contact Yoto for a free battery replacement kit.
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The best budget wireless earbuds 2024
The best budget wireless earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.
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The best MP3 player for 2024
Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.
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Apple HomePod mini 2 said to be arriving in 2025, along with one maxi upgrade
Apple's smallest speaker is allegedly getting a 2025 update with a new Wi-Fi chip.
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The best Bluetooth speakers 2024
Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now, all TechRadar tested.
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Health & Fitness
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Brompton Electric P Line Urban review: an addictive and enjoyable classic bike
If you're set on a classic Brompton bike but want an e-bike, the P Line Urban 4-speed is a perfect fit.
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H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro Multi-Sport review: A triathlete’s dream
The H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro Multi-Sport have the build and features that make them ideal for long runs, swims, or both.
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Garmin's Apple Watch-beating Vivoactive 5 is the perfect last-minute gift for runners
Garmin Vivoactive 5 is only $10 off its cheapest-ever Black Friday price tag at Best Buy.
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Cameras
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I used Claude AI to plan a photography trip, and it's going to change the way I plan shoots forever
Vintage point-and-shoot cameras are all the rage in 2024. So what are they actually like to use?
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I shot a Premier League soccer game with the new flagship Sony A1 II mirrorless camera – here are 5 things I learned
A professional camera and lens don’t guarantee great sports photos – you need to be armed with understanding too.
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Photoshop gets the next big thing in AI photography – a tool that makes your unwanted reflections vanish
Tired of reflections ruining your photos? Photoshop’s impressive new AI tool can now fix them instantly.
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Buying a camera for your kids? Take it from me, you'll want to get one without this popular feature
PSA: avoid cameras that feature games if you want to nurture your kids' creativity.
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Home
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Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum review
The Levoit LVAC-200 is a nifty budget vacuum that's well-suited to homes with lots of hard floor.
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Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap: do I need both?
The Dyson Airwrap and Supersonic can be used to achieve many of the same styles, so which one should you buy? We investigate.
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The best coffee maker 2024: expert tested coffee machines
Coffee makers that you can rely on to produce consistently delicious results, whatever style you prefer.
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The future of home security? Eufy's new smart lock can read your palm
The new lock will use the unique pattern of blood vessels in your hand as a biometric key.
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Buying guides
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The best VPN service 2024
We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the nest available options.
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The best budget wireless earbuds 2024
The best budget wireless earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.
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The best MP3 player for 2024
Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.
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The best compact cameras for 2024
Our best compact camera for 2024 guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.
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The best cameras for vlogging 2024
Our guide to the best cameras for vlogging rounds up all of our top picks for on-the-move video creators, at all price points.
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The best camera for photography 2024
Our guide to the best camera for photography will help you find the right digital camera for you, whatever your budget.
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The best coffee maker 2024: expert tested coffee machines
Coffee makers that you can rely on to produce consistently delicious results, whatever style you prefer.
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Deals
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The Apple AirPods Max are back to their lowest price of the year
Another Black Friday deal returns
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Quick – LG's best cheap OLED TV is back to its record-low Black Friday price
An excellent all-around and gaming TV at a budget price
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Sick of spending a ton on your cell phone plan? TextNow's Essential Data plan is free - yes, really
The prepaid carrier TextNow is offering an innovative free plan with massive perks.
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Garmin's Apple Watch-beating Vivoactive 5 is the perfect last-minute gift for runners
Garmin Vivoactive 5 is only $10 off its cheapest-ever Black Friday price tag at Best Buy.
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The rarely discounted Dyson Gen5detect is 'a heavyweight cordless vacuum' and it's now $250 off at Amazon
The Dyson Gen5detect is the best high-end cordless vacuum around. Rarely discounted, it's finally on sale at Amazon for a brief time.
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Best streaming deals in December 2024: current offers live
Always have something to watch with the best streaming deals. Make the most of discounts and extended free trial periods with the lowdown on current offers right here.
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Tello Coupon Codes for December 2024
Our Tello coupon codes can help you save on the cost of cell phones, accessories & a range of plans from the mobile carrier.
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Peacock TV Promo Codes for December 2024
Use one of our Peacock TV promo codes to save on your streaming subscription and get the best price on your monthly fees.
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Purple Promo Codes for December 2024
Use these Purple promo codes to get reductions on the manufacturer's range of mattresses, bedding, pillows and other sleep accessories.
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Avocado Mattress Coupon Codes for December 2024
With one of these Avocado Mattress coupon codes you can save money on the company's range of organic mattresses and bedding products.
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Western Digital Coupon Codes for December 2024
Use these tried & tested Western Digital coupon codes to save on internal and external HDDs, SSDs, M.2 drives and more
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Mattress Firm Coupons for December 2024
These Mattress Firm coupons can help you save big on your next bedding purchase from sheets, pillows, mattresses, and more.
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LastPass Coupons for December 2024
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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Dell Coupon Codes for December 2024
These Dell coupon codes can be used to get better prices on Dell laptops, PCs, computing peripherals & more.
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Autodesk Promo Codes for December 2024
These Autodesk promo codes can help you save money on architectural, engineering software & more.
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Home Depot Coupons for December 2024
These Home Depot coupons can help you save big on your next DIY project.
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Software
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Character.AI won't let its chatbots get romantic with teenagers anymore
Character.AI adds new safety features for AI chatbots.
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ChatGPT's new Projects feature can organize your AI clutter
OpenAI adds Projects feature to ChatGPT.
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Microsoft announced Phi-4, a new AI that’s better at math and language processing
New Phi-4 AI from Microsoft is lightweight but great at math and language processing
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12 Days of OpenAI – Live updates from Day 7 including ChatGPT, Sora, o1 and more
Live coverage from OpenAI's "12 days of OpenAI" event covering all the new updates to ChatGPT, Sora, and more.
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NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Sunday, December 15 (game #553)
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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The new Vault Hunter designs in Borderlands 4 are fine actually, you’re all just being mean
Some Reddit users are already unhappy with the look of the Borderlands 4 protagonists - but they look just like those from the other games, if you ask me.
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NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, December 14 (game #552)
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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Den of Wolves developer 10 Chambers on the futuristic co-op first-person shooter's setting, heists, and action
We sit down with Den of Wolves developer 10 Chambers to discuss all the details about the upcoming heist game.
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The best VPN service 2024
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What is split tunneling and when should you use it with your VPN?
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Independent auditors confirm Mullvad VPN as secure
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Breaking
Are US cellphones at risk? A new bill is coming to stop another Salt Typhoon attack
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Breaking
WhatsApp has fixed its "View once" feature – but has left more of your data at risk
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Russia disconnects several regions from the global internet to test its sovereign net
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You could soon need a VPN to use TikTok in the US
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NotLockBit ransomware targets Apple users with advanced file-locking and data exfiltration
The emergence of macOS.NotLockBit ransomware marks a significant threat to Apple users.
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Apricorn Aegis NVX review
Keep your sensitive documents ultra-secure with this compact, robust digital safe
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AI investment isn't slowing down — venture capitalists are funding startups while trying to grapple with environmental impact
Generative AI is rapidly expanding, attracting significant investment while raising concerns about its environmental impact.
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US border surveillance towers face significant operational failures — vast areas unwatched, national security potentially at risk
Nearly one-third of surveillance cameras along the U.S.-Mexico border are nonfunctional, hindering Border Patrol operations.
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