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• Malwarebytes Personal Data Remover review

  28-10-2026 08:15 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Any personal information posted on the web remains there for a long time and can reach far-flung corners. That name, email address, and location can be aggregated by people-finder sites (or data brokers) and sold to subscribers. These data broker sites pose privacy risks, but there’s a way to protect yourself online. You can use platforms like Malwarebytes’ Personal Data Remover to scan sites for your data, then send deletion requests if found. Malwarebytes facilitates the deletion requests,
  
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• Morrisons AI trolley trial is over, as partner Instacart retires its carts

  28-10-2026 13:44 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Morrisons is shutting down its smart AI trolley trialPartner Instacart will no longer develop the Caper Carts being usedAI tech is better used behind the scenes at storesFarewell then, smart AI trolleys: after first being introduced in July, Morrisons' trial of grocery carts that total up your shopping expenses as you go is being wound down, as partner Instacart is now abandoning the Caper Carts tech that powered the scheme.As The Grocer reports, Instacart has decided that "retailer adoption has
  
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• Amazon’s $500 Echo Show 16 Wants to Be the Center of Your Home

  28-10-2026 13:36 via CNET
  
  A larger screen, upgraded speakers, night vision and an optional glare-resistant display headline Amazon’s latest Echo Show.
  
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• New app brings ChatGPT and other AI models to old Nokia phones

  28-10-2026 13:21 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  A vibe-coded app lets you access various AI chatbots on the Nokia 6300 and other ancient phonesAs long as the phone supports Java apps, it should, in theory, be able to run the appHowever, you have to buy credits to use itPhones have come a long way since the Nokia 6300 launched back in early 2007 — that device had no touchscreen and no Wi-Fi capabilities. In fact, you were limited to 2G connectivity on the 6300 — something that the US and some other countries have now shut down. But thanks
  
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• The Latest Echo Smart Speakers Double as Nanny Cams and Wi-Fi Extenders

  28-10-2026 13:20 via CNET
  
  Amazon’s new Echo Dot and Studio speakers have several smart home features new to the lineup.
  
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• Japanese internet giant GMO tells customers to shut down and disconnect PCs from the internet following data breach and ransomware threat

  28-10-2026 13:15 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  GMO warned customers to back up data, disconnect devices, and shut down systems after a cyberattackAttackers allegedly stole customer data, leaked information, and threatened ransomware deploymentCompromised trading-platform credentials and reports of unauthorized transactions raised concerns for affected usersJapanese internet giant GMO Group has told its customers to scan their computers for viruses, back up all of their data, disconnect the devices from the internet and then shut them down.Th
  
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• 'We analyzed 119 million ear data points' — how Samsung builtGalaxy Buds Open, its first open-type earbuds

  28-10-2026 13:00 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Samsung unveils its first open-ear budsGalaxy Buds Open feature twin drivers for open adaptive listening9.5 hours of battery lifeStaying connected to the real world is the hot new thing, or so it seems if you've been paying attention to the parade of new clip-on (or cuff-style) open earbuds arriving from Sony, Anker, and Bose, to name a few. The solution is so good when done well that you'll regularly see these buds occupying a healthy chunk of our best open earbuds buying guide. And now Samsung
  
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• The new Amazon Echo Show 16 looks like an iMac and puts Alexa+ front and center in a major smart display redesign

  28-10-2026 13:00 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Amazon’s new Echo Show 16 starts at $499.99 and boasts a fresh designAlexa+ gets a redesigned interface with interactive CardsYou can even get the 16-inch smart display with a NanoMatte finishAmazon’s new Echo Show 16 looks like a big step forward for its smart displays. With a slimmer design, upgraded audio, and a redesigned Alexa+ interface, it feels like Amazon’s hardware and software are finally working in tandem. It has a thinner, more modern look, almost mimicking that of an iMac, wi
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds On Are the Premium Clip-On Earbuds You Didn’t Know You Were Waiting For

  28-10-2026 13:00 via CNET
  
  Samsung’s $229 clip-on open earbuds are primed to take on models from Bose, Sony and Shokz.
  
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• Amazon’s new Echo Time has a surprisingly good reason to exist

  28-10-2026 13:00 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Amazon’s Echo Time is a smart clock with Alexa+ and a 3.2-inch displayA camera-free design and customizable clock faces set it apartSensors and adaptive lighting aim to improve your wake-up routineAmazon has long offered a wide variety of smart speakers and smart displays, all powered by Alexa, and more recently, many have gotten the upgrade to Alexa+. Now, after several new devices, from Kindles to tablets with a glare-free Nano Matte coating, Amazon has five mor
  
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• Amazon’s New Echo Lineup Goes in the Opposite Direction of Apple HomeView

  28-10-2026 13:00 via CNET
  
  While Apple’s first home screen is small, Amazon is going bigger and more TV-oriented than ever before — but that comes with high prices.
  
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• Amazon’s New Alarm Clock ‘Knows’ if You’re in a Deep Sleep and Lets You Sleep Longer

  28-10-2026 13:00 via CNET
  
  The Amazon Echo Time, launched today, has a few wild features.
  
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• Amazon’s 5 New Smart Home Devices: Everything You Need to Know

  28-10-2026 13:00 via CNET
  
  The company is also introducing an interactive home map feature.
  
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• Amazon Launches a Digital Picture Frame. It’s Both Clever and Classy

  28-10-2026 13:00 via CNET
  
  The frame, available in real wood finishes, is the first-ever with Amazon Alexa built in and offers unlimited storage for Prime members.
  
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• Why 'never trust, always verify - repeatably' security strategy for AI Agents, starts after login

  28-10-2026 12:51 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Modern digital security frameworks were originally built to correct a flawed historical assumption: the belief that if a user or system was inside the company network, they could be trusted implicitly. Over the past decade, the rapid rise of cloud storage, subscription-based business software, and remote working destroyed that network boundary.In response, our security models shifted focus. We began verifying the identity of the person trying to log in, inspecting the hygiene of their computer,
  
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• Amazon adds handwriting support to the Kindle app for Android

  28-10-2026 12:32 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  The Android Kindle app now supports handwritingThis means you can use a stylus to annotate booksA support page suggests similar functionality might soon come to Apple devicesOne of the big perks of the Kindle Scribe is being able to add handwritten annotations to your books, but it’s a perk that’s no longer exclusive to Amazon’s hardware, as the Kindle app for Android now supports handwritten notes too.With this update, you can now use a stylus to write directly onto your Kindle books, sel
  
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• Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark review: Nvidia’s next-gen SoC yields stellar gaming, creative and AI power

  28-10-2026 12:22 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark: two-minute reviewThe Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark is one of the new generation of laptops powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip. This all-in-one system-on-a-chip is packing 20 ARM CPU cores, 6144 CUDA GPU backed up by 64GB of RAM and promises to offer fantastic AI, creative and gaming performance in a lightweight, portable form factor. So how does this new SoC version of the Asus ProArt P16 laptop fare?When powering up the Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark for the first time, perh
  
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• How to watch Richard Hammond’s Workshop season 6 online — stream the classic car restoration show from anywhere

  28-10-2026 12:17 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Stream Richard Hammond’s Workshop S22 on Discovery+Abroad? Use NordVPN to unblock UK streams Lands on Wednesday, October 28, 2026You can watch Richard Hammond’s Workshop season 6 from Tuesday, October 27 (and stream it a day later), and the former Top Gear man has a whole host of exciting restoration projects to share with us for the latest batch of episodes.Below we explain how to watch Richard Hammond’s Workshop season 6 online from anywhere and potentially for free!In the opening episod
  
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• UK considering forcing data centers to invest in local communities as part of AI “covenant” — and it shows getting angry at developers can massively benefit working people

  28-10-2026 12:05 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Data center developers could be required to invest in local communities as part of new UK government plans for an AI "covenant"This could come in the form of payments to residents or investment plans for local infrastructureMultiple sites in AI Growth Zones have seen widespread opposition over fears that the data centers don't offer enough benefit for local residentsThe UK is attempting to position itself as a world-leader in AI technology, but a data center buildout is a necessary step in reali
  
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• Nitro PDF (2026) review

  28-10-2026 11:39 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  We’re not there yet, but mainly thanks to PDFs, we’re slowly making our way towards a paperless society. But how do you sign a document without actually touching a physical piece of paper? One solution is to use an online digital service like Nitro.Available for Windows and Mac, there’s also a version of the PDF editor app for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. But how does the latest version measure up to the best PDF editor software we've used? We put it to the test. Nitro PDF: Pricing & p
  
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• Why UK marketers need mobile-grade measurement before AI can deliver on ROI

  28-10-2026 11:06 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  UK marketers are entering a decisive phase. Digital advertising investment continues to grow, retail media and connected TV are becoming more central to media plans, and artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation into everyday campaign operations. Yet, the basic commercial question has not changed. Can marketers prove that each pound spent is generating measurable value?That question is becoming more urgent than ever. IAB UK has forecast digital ad spend to reach £45 billion this ye
  
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• ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2: When to Watch the Premiere on Paramount Plus

  28-10-2026 11:00 via CNET
  
  Dexter Morgan is back doing what he does best. Here’s all the info you need to watch season 2 of Dexter: Resurrection.
  
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• Why less data means improved security for businesses

  28-10-2026 10:51 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  In recent weeks, we have seen eye-watering amounts of personal data exposed by criminal actors, in an attempt to either extort organizations for ransom payments or sell the information for financial gain. In the UK, three major airports suffered data breaches that exposed information relating to nearly nine million people. In the fintech sector, Revolut mistakenly disclosed a wealth of customer data to scammers impersonating government officials. While in North America, hackers reportedly offere
  
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• Planet Zoo 2 review: an even more diverse, creative zoo-builder

  28-10-2026 09:22 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Planet Zoo 2 is the sequel to 2020’s zoo-building management sim. And it’s crammed with more animals, scenery items, and game modes than ever, so you can really let your creativity run wild.Building zoos is my happy place. Life is stressful, the cost of living is shocking, and politics is so absurd I often feel like I’m being doped with increasing levels of satire to make the world’s first irony-immune man. Playing games like Planet Zoo 2 lets me spend time in a simpler world, where I ca
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Oct. 28

  28-10-2026 04:43 via CNET
  
  Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword for Oct. 28, 2026.
  
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• Apple is making Creator Studio an even better deal with new AI features and creative tools

  28-10-2026 04:30 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Pixelmator Pro gets a new AI-powered Generate Fill toolKeynote, Pages, and Numbers add AI assistants and OpenAI model supportFinal Cut Pro gains thousands of MotionVFX creative assets in NovemberApple's Pro and Tell week is marching on, and alongside the reveal of the M6-powered iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro, the Cupertino-based giant is also shining a spotlight on software. Specifically, Apple Creator Studio is getting a wide-ranging update that brings a fresh batch o
  
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• Moscow could design an F-22 rival using an AI model from Russia's JPMorgan Chase — Sberbank GigaChat used its LLM for a 'generative design of a new aircraft'

  28-10-2026 03:05 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Russia is testing Sberbank's AI model for future aircraft developmentGigaChat could help engineers explore aircraft configurations during preliminary designMoscow is turning to domestic software after Western suppliers withdrewRussia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is reportedly experimenting with Sberbank's GigaChat AI model to assist engineers developing future military and civilian aircraft.The initiative could eventually support work on advanced fighter jets, although UAC has not identif
  
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• This 'waterproof' rugged Android tablet has two features no other slates have — a LAN port and HDMI connector

  28-10-2026 02:05 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Ethernet and HDMI connections distinguish the rugged tablet from similar optionsA 20,080mAh battery accompanies 20W charging and lengthy enduranceThe 10.4-inch display combines 120Hz refresh with 1200 × 1920 resolutionRugtake has introduced the T3 Pro, a rugged Android tablet featuring dedicated connections rarely found together on similar devices.The first is the RJ45 LAN port, which provides wired Ethernet access without requiring adapters, making physical network connectivity available direc
  
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• With GTA VI expected to come in at 210GB, here's how long it'll take to download on every NBN speed

  28-10-2026 01:48 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  The world is expected to come to a standstill in roughly three weeks, when the long-overdue, much-anticipated GTA VI finally, finally launches on November 19.If you've already preordered the game, or are planning to, you might be wondering whether you've got the best TV to make the most of its sumptuous graphics. But there's something else you'll want to consider before launch day: is your home internet connection up to the task of downloading what could be an absolutely enormous game?Our friend
  
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• Felix Mobile’s new true unlimited plan is faster at 80Mbps, but it’s now also cheaper for a limited time

  28-10-2026 01:27 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Felix Mobile has long been the sole provider of truly unlimited mobile data plans in Australia, with the only catch being download speeds are limited. For a time, the telco’s only offering was 40Mbps for AU$40 per month. Earlier this month, though, the telco unveiled a faster Unlimited+ plan that doubles download speeds to 80Mbps, for only AU$10 extra each month.In my mind, AU$50 a month for truly unlimited data is a bit of a bargain, but now Felix Mobile has taken things a step further by off
  
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