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• Blink has a new security camera, and it's only $35 - CNET

  02-04-2020 16:23 via cnet.com
  
  The new indoor cam shares a similar design with other Blink models, but costs way less.
  
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• Logitech MX Ergo S trackball mouse and Ergo K860 split keyboard bring ergonomic comfort for your employees, and both are 15% off right now

  25-08-2026 15:45 via techradar.com
  
  Logitech is behind some of our favorite productivity peripherals and desk accessories - and right now, the company is running a big office upgrade sale as part of Amazon for Business Brand Week. Two accessories catching my eye, that pair perfectly, are the Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Mouse for $102 (was $120) and the Logitech Ergo K860 Wireless Ergonomic Split Keyboard for $128 (was $150) at Amazon. Driving the deals for business users is Logitech's desire to highlight that 'b
  
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• How to watch The Airport Chaplain online from anywhere — stream aviation drama for free from anywhere

  25-08-2026 15:35 via techradar.com
  
  Stream The Airport Chaplain free on SBS On Demand (Aus)Unblock SBS with NordVPN (Try 100% risk-free)Hugo Weaving and Shabana Azeez star in this tension-filled drama seriesVeteran actor Hugo Weaving, who played iconic bad guys in The Matrix and in the MCU, takes on a more serious, dramatic role in The Airport Chaplain, starring opposite up-and-comer Shabana Azeez, who plays his boss as the two clash over their approach to customer service.There's eight episodes of this gripping drama to dive into
  
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• 'An exceptional machine capable of producing some of the best 3D prints': Creality K2 Pro Combo offers 4-color support, active chamber heating and dual AI cameras, and it's got a huge discount in Creality's back-to-school sale

  25-08-2026 15:25 via techradar.com
  
  The Creality K2 Pro Combo, one of our absolute favorite 3D printers, is a serious step up from an entry-level model, combining a large enclosed build area with fast printing, and active chamber heating.The K2 Pro Combo is now down to $799 (was $1099) from Creality's online store. A massive $300 off a package that includes both the K2 Pro and one four-slot CFS (Creality Filament System) for automatic multi-material and multi-color printing.For anyone looking to move beyond basic single-color PLA
  
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• What is the release date for The Shards episodes 6 and 7 on Hulu and Disney+?

  25-08-2026 15:15 via techradar.com
  
  The Shards episodes 6 and 7 are streaming on Hulu for US viewers and Disney+ internationally soon, and you won't want to miss them. This is our second double bill, after the dramatic ending last episode that saw Rhonda arrive on the scene alive, and Cha Cha found dead in the bathroom of a television set. Moments like these are why I gave the show such a great rating in my The Shards review.So far, Rhonda is the only kidnapped teen The Trawler kept alive, but nobody knows why, so hopefully this w
  
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• Android car systems abused by hackers to launch new malware that pulls devices into a hidden proxy network

  25-08-2026 15:10 via techradar.com
  
  Kaspersky found Android malware abusing DoFun car head units via TWCore updatesMulti‑stage attack installs loaders and reverse proxy, aiming to build a botnet of connected carsCampaign attributed to MoYu Group; DoFun patched vulnerabilities after disclosureWe’ve seen botnets comprising cameras and DVRs, we’ve even seen botnets comprising smart fridges and digital frames, but we’ve never seen botnets comprising automobile infotainment systems. First time for everything.Ear
  
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• Is the Gas Dirt Bike Officially Dead?

  25-08-2026 15:02 via cnet.com
  
  Are electric dirt bikes finally ready to replace traditional gas-powered machines? We explore the rapid rise of e-motos and compare them with gas dirt bikes. Featuring the Segway Xaber 300 and real-world racing insights from events like the Red Bull Erzberg Rocket Ride, we cover both the game-changing advantages and current limitations, like range and charging infrastructure. Are you sticking with gas forever, or are you ready to make the switch to electric?
  
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• Uber’s New Safety Feature Lets Parents Watch Teens’ Rides Live

  25-08-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Guardians can access a live video stream to see how a trip is going. The feature will roll out across the US in the coming weeks.
  
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• Portable Computer is Perplexity's new local AI agent - why it's a game changer

  25-08-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Running an AI model locally, Perplexity's new Portable Computer can deliver faster performance, tighter security, and lower costs. But it has some strict requirements.
  
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• New M6 Mac Mini and Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Promise Needed Boost for AI and Graphics

  25-08-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  At higher prices, naturally.
  
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• I was ready to discount the stumpy Galaxy Z Fold 8, but a week-long vacation proved Samsung's new form factor is a winner

  25-08-2026 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  I've now spent a month with Samsung's two recent folding phones. I've used them as my daily phones, worked and played with them, and even taken hundreds of pictures between them to test the cameras (650 when I wrote that article; nearly 1,000 now).Through that time, I've used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 most, and that's for purely practical purposes. It's a brand-new form factor, so as a tech journalist, my time is better spent testing it out.Despite enjoying my time with the Z Fold 8, I've been
  
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• Apple’s new Mac mini looks the same, but the M6 inside brings a major performance boost

  25-08-2026 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  Apple introduces the M6 chip, and it lands first in the new Mac miniIt’s a bit more expensive than its predecessor, but offers improved performance, with a focus on AI tasksIt can also be configured with the M5 Pro, while the latest Mac Studio gets the M5 Max or new M5 UltraApple reintroduced the Mac mini in its sportier, more compact design with M4 chips in October 2024, and now, just a few months shy of two years later, we’re getting the next generation.Apple is sticking with the u
  
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• 'Let the team cook. It will be worth the wait' — CD Projekt Red confirms The Witcher 4 is 'targeting' a 2028 launch

  25-08-2026 14:38 via techradar.com
  
  The Witcher 4 is officially targeting a 2028 release windowCD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski says the game won't be at Gamescom 2026He confirms that the game is the studio's "most ambitious game to date"As CD Projekt Red prepares to showcase The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's next major expansion, the studio has confirmed that The Witcher 4 is officially targeting a 2028 release window.In a video posted to social media ahead of Gamescom Opening Night Live, CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michal Nowako
  
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• Some Mac users think they're installing OpenAI Codex, but it's actually a malware that can steal passwords in seconds

  25-08-2026 14:35 via techradar.com
  
  Crooks used Google Sites and stolen Google Ads accounts to push fake OpenAI Codex pagesmacOS users tricked into pasting Terminal commands, leading to AMOS infostealer infectionCampaign abuses Google’s trust signals; Windows download button was a decoy, only Mac payload workedCybercriminals were seen abusing Google Sites, the Google ad network, and OpenAI’s good name, in a campaign that targets macOS users with infostealers.According to security researchers CATO CTRL, the crooks used
  
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• 'Just a hobby, won't be big': Linus Torvalds introduced Linux 35 years ago - and almost called it Freax

  25-08-2026 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  It's been 35 years since Finnish graduate student Linus Torvalds drafted a brief note saying he was starting a hobby operating system. The world will never be the same.
  
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• Nokia’s latest retro feature phone comes with a super-bright flashlight and built-in power bank — and yes, there’s a headphone jack too

  25-08-2026 14:02 via techradar.com
  
  HMD Global has unveiled the Nokia 300 ChargeThe feature phone can double up as a power bankThere's also a microSD slot and headphone jackThe Nokia brand lives on, under the stewardship of HMD Global, and following on from four feature phones that debuted in July complete with AI buttons, we now have the Nokia 300 Charge — a handset that's a little different from the norm.As you can see from the official site (via Notebookcheck), the phone comes with a power bank mode that lets you charge u
  
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• CNET Finds 75% of US Adults Couldn’t Care Less About a Foldable iPhone

  25-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Ultra (or Fold), could cost over $2,000 according to analysts. But US adults aren’t willing to pay that much.
  
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• This free tool keeps my bookmarks synced across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge - here's how

  25-08-2026 13:51 via zdnet.com
  
  I use multiple browsers every day, and this free utility fixed one of my biggest annoyances.
  
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• I'm a pro photographer — here's how I'm going to capture the extraordinary lunar eclipse blood moon on August 27-28

  25-08-2026 13:51 via techradar.com
  
  August's celestial wonders aren't done yet. Following the stunning total solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower a couple of weeks ago, we're set for another extraordinary show this week — a lunar eclipse. On August 27-28, night sky observers in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Western Asia are in for a treat, with a 96.2% lunar eclipse and 'blood moon' occurring. It's not a total lunar eclipse — the next one of those takes place on December 31, 2028 (
  
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• The PocketBook Q ereader is a phone-sized rival to the Boox Palma 2 Pro —but it doesn't run Android

  25-08-2026 13:11 via techradar.com
  
  The PocketBook Q is a new ereader with a 5.84-inch screenIt's slimmer and lighter than most phone-sized rivalsHowever, it doesn't run Android, limiting your access to appsIt seems like there’s a growing hunger for small ereaders, as following in the footsteps of the Boox Palma series, the Viwoods AiPaper Reader, and the even smaller Xteink devices, there’s now the phone-sized PocketBook Q.This new ereader has a 5.84-inch E Ink Carta 1300 touchscreen with a 788 x 1576 resolution, a fr
  
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• Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analyst — here's what I'd like to see Apple change to make them better value than AirPods 4

  25-08-2026 13:03 via techradar.com
  
  Report points to AirPods 5 launching in September, in two modelsA cheaper version and a pricier option with noise cancellationWe're expecting the big iPhone 18 Pro event to happen in early SeptemberDespite all these news stories about AirPods with cameras, we've been hearing that 'normal' AirPods are set to release before the end of the year — and a brand-new report paints a much clearer picture of what we're about to see.According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a prolific Apple
  
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• Microsoft Teams administrators finally get the option to block external bots from meetings

  25-08-2026 13:00 via techradar.com
  
  Microsoft used to tell you when a bot was in the lobby, now you can automatically block itWatch out, because legitimate add-ons like AI assistants could end up being blockedMore protections are coming to Teams soon, tooMicrosoft is rolling out an important new security policy for Teams, and admins can now finally block external meeting bots automatically.Previously, the software would identify bots and label them accordingly within the lobby, but leave the final decision to meeting organizers &n
  
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• Defining the MVC: Recover faster from cyberattacks by restoring what matters most

  25-08-2026 12:51 via techradar.com
  
  Most organizations in UK and across Europe don’t struggle to recover from cyberattacks such as ransomware because they lack backups. They struggle because they try to restore everything at once.In the aftermath of a major cyber incident, the instinct is to bring every system back online as quickly as possible. It feels like the fastest path back to normality. However, in reality, this approach often slows recovery down, reintroduces cyber risk and undermines trust just when the organizatio
  
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• ChatGPT Plus costs me $20 a month — using it to question my spending has already saved me more than that

  25-08-2026 12:40 via techradar.com
  
  Paying $20 every month for ChatGPT Plus has always been easy to justify professionally. I use it for research, document analysis, and more than a little organizational assistance around the house. Still, it's another monthly subscription at a time when everyone is looking for ways to reduce the amount repeatedly drained from their bank accounts. That's why I've been pressing ChatGPT to justify its own cost using the finance feature it debuted a couple of months ago. I didn't ask ChatGPT to defen
  
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• No standing still: Zero Trust and cybersecurity

  25-08-2026 12:36 via techradar.com
  
  Cyberattacks are increasing in speed and sophistication, ranking among the biggest threats to businesses of all sizes and industries. Previously unprecedented costs have made headlines; in October, a report from the Cyber Monitoring Centre revealed that the cybersecurity incident which affected Jaguar Land Rover in August cost the UK economy an estimated sum of 1.9 billion pounds. Meanwhile, in North America, the aerospace sector has seen a spate of attacks, with WestJet’s June cyberattack
  
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• The iPhone 18 Is Coming. Here’s What We Know and What We’re Guessing

  25-08-2026 12:26 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is staying quiet for now but the rumor mill is loud. Here’s our best read on what to expect, including the rumored iPhone foldable.
  
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• Salesforce AI agent platform hasn't delivered meaningful growth two years after launch, customers report finds

  25-08-2026 12:10 via techradar.com
  
  Agentforce is now worth around $1.2 billion annually, and climbingCustomers aren't so sure about their data readiness and agentic maturityMany AI projects could be cancelled as users experiment with use casesEven though Salesforce says its Agentforce business has reached a staggering $1.2 billion in annual recurring revenue, a new report has revealed that partners aren't actually seeing that same surge in revenue.While the company may be bringing in plenty of revenue from pilots and trials, it s
  
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• The AI spending spree is over. Here are 5 steps to prepare for the next wave of consumption

  25-08-2026 12:09 via techradar.com
  
  For the last two years, many organizations have treated AI adoption as the goal. The more users, tools and experiments, the better. Today, leaders are no longer measuring success by adoption alone. They are asking what it costs, where it creates value and whether the business can afford to scale it responsibly.That is the next chapter of AI and technology spend management. The companies that thrive in this environment won't necessarily be the ones consuming the most technology. They will be the
  
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• How to self-host n8n

  25-08-2026 11:47 via techradar.com
  
  Frustrated by workflow limits and token-based billing on AI automation platforms? n8n is a “fair-code” automation platform that you can host on your own device or servers, free from the usage restrictions that plague cloud-based platforms. We’ve covered n8n on TechRadar before, so head over to our first-time user guide and list of compatible hosting solutions if you’re looking for more information. For now, however, I’ll walk you through the exact step-by-step proce
  
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• Keeping your options open: Why choice matters for UK AI sovereignty

  25-08-2026 11:39 via techradar.com
  
  The European Union's new Tech Sovereignty package highlights a challenging question for governments across Europe, including the UK: how can countries benefit from AI without becoming dependent on technologies developed elsewhere?AI is becoming a critical driver of economic growth, public service transformation and business competitiveness. Yet much of the AI technology stack continues to be developed and operated primarily in the United States and China, creating a growing tension between AI ad
  
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