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With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC

Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn't recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I'd be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn't just a drive. It's a 4K HDMI dock […]

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Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price

We spotted a great deal on Tile trackers earlier this week that’s still live, but if you’re an iPhone owner, we ultimately recommend Apple’s latest AirTag. Right now, you can pick up a four-pack for $89 ($10 off) at Amazon and Target, matching the bundle’s all-time low price. If you’re a member, Costco also has […]

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Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day

Google has shut down Google Earth feature it launched Thursday that allowed users to edit satellite images with text prompts using AI. The tool essentially let users create AI deepfakes of the real world using text prompts; Digital Digging's Henk van Ess, for example, intentionally generated images adding things like refugees near the Mexican border […]

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The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving complaints about a suspension failure that could cause "a loss of vehicle directional control," as reported earlier by Reuters. The preliminary investigation includes the 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y, according to a filing from the NHTSA's Office […]

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Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’

Google is seemingly working on an item tracker that might compete with Apple's AirTag. 9to5Google obtained an image of something called a "Google Pixel Tag" that has a small oval shape. The publication also linked to a Slovenian store listing about the Pixel Tag that describes the gadget as an item tracker with a speaker […]

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The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer, only worse

No other gadget knows as much about your home as a robot vacuum. They map your space, learn your routines, and many now carry a camera and microphone into every room in your house. As AI gives them a better understanding of what they see, the privacy and security risks these autonomous robots pose are […]

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount

Looking to start your own island paradise full of Miis based on family, friends, and celebrities, but don’t feel like paying full fare? Woot has Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Switch on sale for $52.99 (usually $59.95). Sort of like Animal Crossing, but more off-kilter, this unique game sees you building and managing relationships […]

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Here’s the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth

A text prompt was all it took to generate reality-warping images using Google Earth's satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery with a now-rolled back AI feature, like these images generated by Digital Digging's Henk van Ess that show "refugees near the Mexican border" and a bomb crater near a hospital in Gaza. Google initially responded to […]

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The major labels propose rules to keep AI slop off the charts

Several record labels, including the big three - Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group - have proposed rules regarding chart eligibility for AI songs. In short, they wouldn't be. The proposal goes quite a bit further than a labeling proposal put forth by the RIAA, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry […]

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New York sues Kalshi for allegedly running an ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York is suing Kalshi over claims the prediction market is running "an illegal gambling operation." In the lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Kalshi of violating state laws by accepting wagers without a license from the state's gaming commission, as reported earlier by CNBC. An investigation from the Office of the Attorney […]

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Suspected Chinese-Speaking Hackers Target Central Asian Governments With OctLurk and SilkLurk

A Chinese-speaking threat actor is suspected to be behind a fresh wave of cyber attacks targeting government organizations mainly located in Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the Syrian Arab Republic, since January 2025. These targeted organizations operate across several sectors, such as healthcare, research, government offices,

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HollowFrame Loader Deploys Matryoshka Backdoor in Spear-Phishing Attack on Law Firm

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented Go-based loader framework called HollowFrame and a Rust-based malware family tracked as Matryoshka. According to Blackpoint Cyber, the intrusion sequence begins with a spear-phishing message containing a link to an encrypted archive, which holds a Windows Shortcut (LNK). Executing the file triggers a multi-stage chain that

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Cheap Android TV Boxes Pose as Phones and Turn Owners’ Broadband Into Proxies

Bitsight says some cheap Android TV boxes have shipped with apps that rewrite their hardware identity to mimic Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, or Vivo phones, then click ads on websites run by the same operators. Researchers named the operation Fuyao and attributed it to Zhejiang Fengwo IoT Technology Co., Ltd., a mainland China company founded in 2019. The same apps have a second job. When a box

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Three Recent Chrome Releases Fix 1,442 Flaws, More Than Prior 23 Updates Combined

Google on Thursday announced that it fixed a whopping 1,072 security bugs in Chrome versions 149 and 150, surpassing the total number of flaws the company fixed across the prior 23 milestones combined. Both versions were released last month. In its latest patch for Chrome 151, released Wednesday, the tech giant resolved 370 flaws, out of which 349 were reported by Google itself. Seven of the

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Researchers Report 84 Flaws in 4G and 5G Cores, Including a Session Hijacking Flaw

An academic study has disclosed a "widespread class" of security vulnerabilities impacting 4G and 5G core networks that, if successfully exploited, could trigger denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and even session hijacking, allowing an attacker to seize control of a user's network session. The findings have been released by a group of researchers from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University

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6 Reasons Why Device Code Phishing is the Fastest-Growing Threat of 2026

Device code phishing - the abuse of the OAuth 2.0 device authorization grant to steal access tokens - has evolved from a niche red-team technique to an industrial-scale threat in under six months. Designed for input-constrained devices like smart TVs, printers, and so on, the device authorization login flow has been adopted by a wide range of apps and use-cases that it wasn't originally

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Chinese Hacker Commands DeepSeek via Telegram to Launch Autonomous Attacks

Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 says a Chinese-speaking threat actor used DeepSeek through the open-source Hermes Agent framework to launch attacks autonomously. After an initial Telegram instruction, the agent found internet-facing systems and selected public exploits. The researchers recovered no further operator input in the session. The operator, tracked through the aliases knaithe and KnYuan,

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Anthropic Says Claude Mistook the Open Internet for a CTF and Breached Three Organizations

Anthropic on Thursday became the latest artificial intelligence (AI) company to reveal that three of its models, including Claude Opus 4.7, Mythos 5, and an unnamed research model, had breached three unnamed organizations during cybersecurity testing without its knowledge. The AI firm said the earliest incidents date back to April 2026, adding it made the discoveries after launching a "

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When PM Modi's reel briefly vanished: What is — and isn't — known about how Meta moderates VVIP accounts

Meta's mechanism is 'cross-check”, which routes content from VIP accounts for human review. At one point, it had 5.8 million high-profile accounts globally.

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Motorola Razr Fold review: Proves that first attempts do not have to feel unfinished

Motorola finally has a book-style foldable that can challenge the category's biggest names. The hardware shines, but the software still needs refinement.

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OnePlus N6x debuts in India with a massive 7,000mAh battery: Price, specs and features

The OnePlus N6x will go on sale in India on August 4 and OnePlus is offering an instant discount of ₹1,500 on its first sale.

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1 ton 3 star inverter split ACs in India for efficient cooling, smart features and energy savings

Compare the top 1 ton 3 star inverter split ACs in India for cooling, energy efficiency, smart features and everyday comfort to find the right fit.

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These budget smart TVs prove you do not need to spend more for premium features

Looking for a budget smart TV? These affordable options offer good picture quality, smart features and reliable performance for everyday entertainment.

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Smartwatches and screenless wristbands both track your health. Which one should you wear every day?

A smartwatch and a screenless wristband can both improve your health. The bigger question is which one better matches your routine.

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With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC

Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price

Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day

The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports

Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’

The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer, only worse

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount

Here’s the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth

The major labels propose rules to keep AI slop off the charts

New York sues Kalshi for allegedly running an ‘illegal gambling operation’

Suspected Chinese-Speaking Hackers Target Central Asian Governments With OctLurk and SilkLurk

HollowFrame Loader Deploys Matryoshka Backdoor in Spear-Phishing Attack on Law Firm

Cheap Android TV Boxes Pose as Phones and Turn Owners’ Broadband Into Proxies

Three Recent Chrome Releases Fix 1,442 Flaws, More Than Prior 23 Updates Combined

Researchers Report 84 Flaws in 4G and 5G Cores, Including a Session Hijacking Flaw

6 Reasons Why Device Code Phishing is the Fastest-Growing Threat of 2026

Chinese Hacker Commands DeepSeek via Telegram to Launch Autonomous Attacks

Anthropic Says Claude Mistook the Open Internet for a CTF and Breached Three Organizations

When PM Modi's reel briefly vanished: What is — and isn't — known about how Meta moderates VVIP accounts

Motorola Razr Fold review: Proves that first attempts do not have to feel unfinished

OnePlus N6x debuts in India with a massive 7,000mAh battery: Price, specs and features

1 ton 3 star inverter split ACs in India for efficient cooling, smart features and energy savings

These budget smart TVs prove you do not need to spend more for premium features

Smartwatches and screenless wristbands both track your health. Which one should you wear every day?