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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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DJI Mic Mini review: the tiny wireless mic to beat for smartphone-first content creators
DJI's Mic Mini is half the size, half the price and packs half the features of the Mic 2, but it's the most compelling wireless mic for content creators.
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Dreame Glory Hair Dryer review
The Dreame Glory hair dryer balances well-thought-out design, ease of use, and a strong performance.
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Nothing Ear (open) review: One issue upsets Nothing’s first-draft open-ear headphones
The Nothing Ear (open) shows British audio company Nothing venture into the open ear headphone space, but this feels like a first-draft gadget that needs to be returned to the drawing board.
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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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New Galaxy S25 leak suggests there'll be no Slim model after all, but I'm not convinced
An unnamed Finnish phone carrier has reportedly shared key Galaxy S25 details to a public database, but the rumored S25 Slim is conspicuously missing.
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The latest Google Pixel Drop changes how your phone charges – here's what's new
Pixel phones are now able to cap charging at 80% to preserve the long-term health of the battery.
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All four iPhone 17 models are again tipped to get 120Hz displays, and I couldn’t be happier
We'd previously heard that Apple could be going full 120Hz with the new iPhone lineup, and a new supply chain rumor seems to support this claim.
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iOS 18.2 launch LIVE: The biggest Apple Intelligence upgrade yet for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is here
iOS 18.2 is rolling out worldwide now, and we're covering the massive Apple Intelligence launch live.
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The Huawei Mate X6 looks like a huge step forward for foldable phone photography, and I’m annoyed that I probably won’t be able to get one
The new Huawei Mate X6 folding phone comes equipped with an extremely powerful camera system, with an adjustable aperture and 4x optical zoom – but it’s not likely to come to the US or UK.
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Anker’s tipped next wireless power bank could be the iPhone’s best MagSafe option yet
A slim power bank offering a full iPhone recharge
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Laptops & Computing
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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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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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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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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1274, Saturday, December 14
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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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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ChatGPT's new Projects feature can organize your AI clutter
OpenAI adds Projects feature to ChatGPT.
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How to clear purgeable space on Mac
Your Mac might be carrying around some storage you don't need. Here's how to remove it.
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Apple
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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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Apple might have ditched plans for an M4 Extreme chip in favor of AI - and I think that's for the best
We're unlikely to get an Apple 'Extreme' chip for Macs, as Apple turns its focus to AI - but an M4 Ultra seems likely for next year.
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Streaming
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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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I didn’t expect Fallout to win Best Adaptation at The Game Awards 2024 when Netflix’s Arcane was such a hit
It's surprising to see that Arcane lost to Fallout for the Best Adaptation at The Game Awards 2024.
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Prime Video is testing a great new feature that'll use AI to better recommend movies and shows
Amazon's new AI feature for Prime Video knows what you want to watch next.
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2025's first streaming price hike will come courtesy of YouTube TV and I'm concerned which service is next
Next year's streaming price hikes have started already as YouTube TV raises its subscription fees.
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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 13)
The second week of December is chock full of great looking new movies and shows to watch at home.
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TVs
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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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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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Skipped Black Friday? Samsung’s The Freestyle projector is back to its lowest-ever price
The Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen is one of the best portable projectors, and you can now get it for $200 less.
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The best LG TVs 2024
Which is the best LG TV? We break down the differences in price and performance between all of LG's most current TVs.
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Audio
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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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The best wired headphones 2024
We pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.
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Final's new flagship headphones are incredible, and incredibly expensive
If you've got (very) deep pockets, these Final over-ears could be the ultimate in audio.
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Health & Fitness
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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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Garmin's 2024 data revealed – find out how good your stress and sleep scores are now
And where the best place to walk 10,000 steps is
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Cameras
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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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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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Home
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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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Thanks to Natural Language Search, your HomePod can now play you songs about cats
'Play songs about cats – no actually, play moany-faced emo for rotting in my bedroom'.
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Buying guides
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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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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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Deals
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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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I shop Amazon for a living – here are the best last-minute gifts that are also on sale
I shop Amazon for a living, and I'm rounding up my favorite last-minute gift ideas, which also happen to be on sale.
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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 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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Astro Bot takes home four major awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Game of the Year
Astro Bot has won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024.
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The Epic Games Store Christmas sale has dropped, these are my personal picks
The best hand-picked deals from the ongoing Epic Games Store sale.
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VPN
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VPN
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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Breaking
You could soon need a VPN to use TikTok in the US
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How often should I switch VPN servers?
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Amazon teams up with Samsung rival to design and build bespoke next generation tech
Deal will enable Marvell to ramp up silicon design capabilities.
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IBM’s geospatial AI models are helping at-risk populations tackle sustainability and climate change
IBM's Prithvi 2.0 is allowing low-resource areas to access data to help track and forecast the effects of climate change on ecosystems and communities.
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Hackers are abusing Microsoft tools more than ever before
The abuse of LOLbins in cyberattacks is skyrocketing, as Sophos tracks almost 200 incidents in 2024 alone.
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Qualcomm exclusively reveals what to expect from 6G
Qualcomm exclusively reveals what to expect from 6G - and it's not just faster speeds and better connectivity
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