Best early October Prime Day TV deals 2025: All time low prices from Samsung, LG, and more

Amazon's October Prime Day sale is still a few weeks away, but you can already find steep markdowns on both premium and entry-level TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, Hisense, and more.

Gemini arrives in Chrome - here's everything it can do now

The company has announced a suite of AI upgrades to its browser to save users time and frustration.

Your Apple TV just got a major upgrade for free - 5 features you should try on TVOS 26

TVOS 26 brings a major visual overhaul to Apple TV, with a refreshed interface, improved audio translation, and several more upgrades.

Zoning out in meetings? Google Meet's new feature can catch you up in real time

Google's Ask Gemini feature offers in-meeting notes, summaries, and key points. Here's who can try it and when.

Will AI damage human creativity? Most Americans say yes

Respondents said they worry about AI's increase in use for cognitive tasks like creativity, relationship building, and problem solving.

Top Best Buy deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025: My 23 favorite sales before October

October Prime Day is coming soon, and Best Buy is expected to run its own sale with major discounts on everything from laptops to TVs. These are our favorite Best Buy deals so far.

Crims bust through SonicWall to grab sensitive config data

Vendor pulls plug on cloud backup feature, urges admins to reset passwords and re-secure devices

SonicWall is telling some customers to reset passwords after attackers broke into its cloud backup service and accessed firewall configuration data.…

I wore the viral $2,000 Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton, and it supercharged my legs

I wasn't prepared for the immediate benefits of wearing it.

This versatile Insta360 8K, 360-degree action camera just hit an all-time-low price

You don't need to wait till Prime Day to buy the Insta360 X4 at its lowest price ever.

Your Samsung fridge may start showing ads you can't turn off - but there's a workaround

Samsung wants to bring "brand message to every screen in the connected home."

This Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Could Have Been Catastrophic

A pair of flaws in Microsoft's Entra ID identity and access management system could have allowed an attacker to gain access to virtually all Azure customer accounts.

Cybercriminals pwn 850k+ Americans' healthcare data

Three US medical centers fess up to serious breaches

Cybercriminals broke in and stole nearly a million Americans' data in the space of a week, in the course of three digital burglaries at healthcare providers.…

Windows Paint just got a major Photoshop-like upgrade you'll want to try - what's new

Microsoft has been steadily transforming Paint into a more robust and advanced image editor. Here's how to try its latest features.

SonicWall Urges Password Resets After Cloud Backup Breach Affecting Under 5% of Customers

SonicWall is urging customers to reset credentials after their firewall configuration backup files were exposed in a security breach impacting MySonicWall accounts. The company said it recently detected suspicious activity targeting the cloud backup service for firewalls, and that unknown threat actors accessed backup firewall preference files stored in the cloud for less than 5% of its

This new app lets you easily track power outages nearby - and it's free

You don't need a Ting device to see outages.

Best early Amazon Prime Day laptop deals 2025: My 30 favorites sales ahead of October

Amazon Prime Day is coming up, but the laptop deals are already heating up. Here are the best we've found, from Apple, Lenovo, HP, and more.

Why Apple's new iPhone Air looks so much like an Android (it's not all in your head)

The iPhone Air is Apple's thinnest model yet, but is Tim Cook trying to tell us something about the future?

This Apple Watch setting keeps me from annoying my partner during work sprints

Constant timers help me work faster, but they bother my partner, so I turned noisy alerts into private wrist taps. Here's how.

Two 'Scattered Spider' teens charged over attack on London’s transport network

Decisive action comes nearly a year after the attack and first arrest took place

Two teenagers are set to appear in court today after being charged with offences related to the cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) in August 2024.…

CountLoader Broadens Russian Ransomware Operations With Multi-Version Malware Loader

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malware loader codenamed CountLoader that has been put to use by Russian ransomware gangs to deliver post-exploitation tools like Cobalt Strike and AdaptixC2, and a remote access trojan known as PureHVNC RAT. "CountLoader is being used either as part of an Initial Access Broker's (IAB) toolset or by a ransomware affiliate with ties to the LockBit,

Cloudflare DDoSed itself with React useEffect hook blunder

Dashboard loop caused API outage that was hard to troubleshoot

Cloudflare has confessed to a coding error using a React useEffect hook, notorious for being problematic if not handled carefully, that caused an outage for the platform's dashboard and many of its APIs.…

The Nothing Ear 3 have a clever feature I wish my other earbuds had - and they're less than $180

There's upgrades all-around, but at least one major feature is very unique.

From AIOps to AgenticOps: The Autonomous Evolution of Firewall Operations

Discover how Cisco is redefining firewall operations through autonomous AI-driven management, predictive analytics, and self-healing security.

SilentSync RAT Delivered via Two Malicious PyPI Packages Targeting Python Developers

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two new malicious packages in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that are designed to deliver a remote access trojan called SilentSync on Windows systems. "SilentSync is capable of remote command execution, file exfiltration, and screen capturing," Zscaler ThreatLabz's Manisha Ramcharan Prajapati and Satyam Singh said. "SilentSync also extracts

How CISOs Can Drive Effective AI Governance

AI’s growing role in enterprise environments has heightened the urgency for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to drive effective AI governance. When it comes to any emerging technology, governance is hard – but effective governance is even harder. The first instinct for most organizations is to respond with rigid policies. Write a policy document, circulate a set of restrictions, and

Insight Partners confirms ransomware hit, more than 12,000 caught in data dragnet

VC giant rebuilt boxes, patched holes, and says it’s beefed up security – but won’t say who did it

Venture capital giant Insight Partners has confirmed that a January ransomware attack compromised the personal data of more than 12,000 people, including employees, former staff, and the firm's usually-secretive limited partners.…

Cybercriminals Have a Weird New Way to Target You With Scam Texts

Scammers are now using “SMS blasters” to send out up to 100,000 texts per hour to phones that are tricked into thinking the devices are cell towers. Your wireless carrier is powerless to stop them.

Panda-monium: China-backed cyber crew spoof Congressman to dig for dirt on US trade talks

Proofpoint spots efforts to spy on US economic policy nerds

Chinese state-aligned online attackers are back at it, targeting US trade policy wonks as Washington and Beijing spar over economic ties.…

Best Amazon Prime Day tablet deals 2025: My 12 favorite sales ahead of October

We found the best tablet deals ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day sale including discounts on the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Students are using AI tools instead of building foundational skills - but resistance is growing

The unfettered adoption of AI might damage skills development, yet it doesn't have to be this way.

AI is changing the IT recruitment game. Here's what you need to know now

It's rough out there for job seekers and employers alike.

Google Patches Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2025-10585 as Active V8 Exploit Threatens Millions

Google on Wednesday released security updates for the Chrome web browser to address four vulnerabilities, including one that it said has been exploited in the wild. The zero-day vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-10585, which has been described as a type confusion issue in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. Type confusion vulnerabilities can have severe consequences as they can be

I used the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, and they offer 2 breakthroughs to take us beyond smartphones

With a color display, a neural wristband, and new capabilities, the Meta Ray-Bans Display are the most advanced smart glasses consumers can buy - for now.

I biked with the Meta Oakley Vanguard, and they're easily the best smart glasses for athletes

The latest pair of Oakley-branded smart glasses comes in a familiar design with some thoughtful features.

Russian fake-news network, led by an ex-Florida sheriff's deputy, storms back into action with 200+ new sites

As the Trump administration guts efforts to counter election disinfo

The Russian troll farm that in the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election posted a bizarro video claiming Democratic candidate Kamala Harris was a rhino poacher, is back with hundreds of new fake news websites serving up phony political commentary with an AI assist.…

ChatGPT just got a new personalization hub. Not everyone is happy about it

OpenAI is doubling down on AI tools that adapt to user needs after GPT-5's lukewarm reception.

I found a 4K action camera that competes with my GoPro (and it's on sale)

The DJI Osmo Action 4, has a fantastic battery and can record 4K video at up to 120FPS. Right now, it's on sale on Amazon in multiple bundles.

DJI's new mini drone is a powerhouse with an upgraded camera, but I have two concerns

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is a sub-250g drone packing a camera with a one-inch sensor to catch all the action, but it won't be for everyone.

Scattered Spider gang feigns retirement, breaks into bank instead

You didn't really trust the crims to keep their word, did you?

Spiders don't change their stripes. Despite gang members' recent retirement claims, Scattered Spider hasn't exited the cybercrime business and instead has shifted focus to the financial sector, with a recent digital intrusion at a US bank.…

TA558 Uses AI-Generated Scripts to Deploy Venom RAT in Brazil Hotel Attacks

The threat actor known as TA558 has been attributed to a fresh set of attacks delivering various remote access trojans (RATs) like Venom RAT to breach hotels in Brazil and Spanish-speaking markets. Russian cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky is tracking the activity, observed in summer 2025, to a cluster it tracks as RevengeHotels. "The threat actors continue to employ phishing emails with invoice

Best early Amazon Prime Day Samsung deals 2025: My 23 favorites sales ahead of October

Looking for a deal on a Samsung smartphone, tablet, or wearable ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day? Check out our top picks.

Consumer Reports calls Microsoft 'hypocritical' for stranding millions of Windows 10 PCs

Four years ago, Microsoft declared its intention to discontinue support for some people running Windows on older PCs. That wasn't nearly enough notice, according to the consumer rights organization.

Best Sam's Club deals to compete with October Prime Day 2025: My favorite 10+ deals

You don't have to run to Amazon to find great deals on tech. Before October Prime Day, check out the best deals at Sam's Club.

Best early Target Circle Week deals to compete with Prime Day 2025

A major shopping event launches at Target next month, but we've spotted some great early deals on iPads, PCs, and more.

Best October Prime Day deals under $100: My favorite early sales

Grab some savings with useful tech gadgets under $100 on sale ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day sales event.

A touchscreen MacBook may finally launch next year - what we know

Apple once said no to touchscreen Macs - but rumor has it that's about to change.

Gemini just aced the world's most elite coding competition - what it means for AGI

The Google model beat humans at a tough problem in under 30 minutes.

Best Amazon Prime Day Apple deals 2025: My 24 favorite sales in October

Prime Day is on its way, and in the lead-up to the major sales event, I've found some fantastic deals on Apple tech, including iPhones, AirPods, iPads, and smartwatches.

AI models know when they're being tested - and change their behavior, research shows

OpenAI and Apollo Research tried to stop models from lying - and discovered something else altogether.

Best early Amazon Prime Day headphones deals 2025: My 15 favorites sales ahead of October

Amazon Prime Day isn't far away, but there are already some excellent deals if you are looking for your next pair of headphones or earbuds.

Best early Amazon Prime Day EcoFlow deals 2025: My 7 favorites sales ahead of October

Amazon's October Prime Day is coming soon, but here are some of the best early Prime Day deals I've found on top-quality portable power stations from EcoFlow.

Don't buy a Bluetti before you see the $400 extras you can get for free

If you're spending big bucks on a power station, getting free gear certainly makes the purchase a lot easier to justify.

Google's new study tool personalizes your learning material - here's how

Companies are using AI to build educational tools that aim to meet students where they are.

Best early October Prime Day Anker deals 2025: All-time-low prices on power banks, chargers, and more

Amazon's October Prime Day is coming soon, but here are some of the best early Prime Day deals I've found on top-quality power banks and chargers from Anker.

Best Amazon Prime Day phone deals 2025: My 13 favorite sales in October

We scoured Amazon's October Prime Day catalogs for the top early deals on the best phones we tested and recommended.

Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals 2025: My 10 favorites sales ahead of October

Prime Day will be here before we know it -- but we've already spotted some great deals on Amazon Echo devices ahead of the sales event.

Best early Prime Day Walmart deals 2025: All-time-low prices from Microsoft, Samsung, and more

Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, you can find bargain tech at Walmart. Here are my favorite deals.

Best early Amazon Prime Day deals under $25 in 2025: My favorite cheap sales ahead of October

October Prime Day is coming soon. These are my favorite under $25 deals live now.

New study will track 60,000 Garmin smartwatch users to better understand pregnancy outcomes

Garmin announced the collaboration with King's College London at its Health Summit in New York on Wednesday.

Just got Linux Mint 22.2? Two more versions are coming soon - and they're big

Linux Mint's developers are moving fast, with two new releases expected before the end of 2025.