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Flipper Zero goes retro with this cool limited-edition version (and it's back for Black Friday)

If you want one, you'd better act fast.

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Gen AI could speed up coding, but businesses should still consider risks
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The best VPN for streaming: Expert tested
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Need a VPN? Get a 5-year subscription for $50 with this deal
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Tech winners and losers of 2024: The year in true innovation and total product flops
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

Flipper Zero goes retro with this cool limited-edition version (and it's back for Black Friday)

If you want one, you'd better act fast.
1 hour ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Security
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Gen AI could speed up coding, but businesses should still consider risks

Organizations keen to fund gen AI-powered software development for the anticipated benefits should also understand that this may come with adverse effects.
12 hours ago by Eileen Yu in Developer
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The best VPN for streaming: Expert tested

We've tested the best VPNs for streaming. These are the best VPNs available that won't be easily blocked by popular streaming platforms, including Netflix, and will offer high enough speeds to not impact your viewing experience.
20 hours ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Need a VPN? Get a 5-year subscription for $50 with this deal

With this AdGuard VPN deal, you can enjoy the benefits of a privacy-enhancing VPN on your mobile devices for the next five years for the equivalent of less than a dollar a month.
22 hours ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Tech winners and losers of 2024: The year in true innovation and total product flops

AI flourished, Arm chips dominated, and open source thrived. Meanwhile, Elon Musk gets credit for two of the biggest losers, and Apple makes it onto both the naughty and nice lists.
1 day ago by Jason Perlow in Business
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The best VPN extensions for Chrome: Expert tested

Looking for a VPN that works well with the Chrome browser? These VPN extensions mask your online activities without intruding on browser sessions, protecting your privacy without impacting your speed.
1 day ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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I tested 9 AI content detectors - and these 2 correctly identified AI text every time

Two of the seven AI detectors I tested correctly identified AI-generated content 100% of the time. This is up from zero during my early rounds, but down from my last round of tests.
2 days ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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LastPass adds passkey support for free and premium users (and now get up to 50% off plans for Black Friday)

LastPass users can take another step toward a password-less world. Here's how to activate the beta feature now.
2 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Password Manager
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Why you should power off your phone once a week - according to the NSA

This simple action can make it more difficult for hackers to steal information from your phone. Here's why and what else to know.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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This new wireless carrier promises ultra-secure mobile phone service

This mobile provider service was available only to government users but has since expanded. If you fall into these categories, you may be eligible today, but the service will expand to the general public soon, too.
5 days ago by Lance Whitney in Mobile Carriers
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You can finally test Microsoft's controversial Recall feature - here's how

What was supposed to be a signature feature of the AI-powered Copilot+ PCs for Windows 11 was delayed after a firestorm of privacy and security complaints. But it's ready for testing now, if you have the right hardware.
5 days ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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The best VPNs for iPhone: Expert tested

We tested and analyzed popular VPNs compatible with Apple's iPhone range and the iOS operating system to find the best options for protecting your privacy, streaming content, and more.
5 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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One year later: 7 useful things the Flipper Zero can do that still blows my mind

This weird little device blew up on TikTok, but there's more to it than what lies on the surface. Here are some of the most useful features I've discovered.
5 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Security
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The best VPN routers you can buy

Looking for a new router to give your home blanket VPN coverage? These are the best VPN-ready routers that provide secure, fast, and reliable internet connections.
5 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best password managers: Expert tested

Are you tired of remembering complex passwords across all your online services? A good password manager will do this for you. We tested the best password managers of 2024 to keep your credentials safe and simplify your login process.
5 days ago by Charlie Osborne in Password Manager
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