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ProtonVPN downloads spiked in 62 countries in 2025 — but with VPNs 'more important than ever' the countries responsible weren't all those you'd expect
ProtonVPN downloads spiked in 2025 across 65 countries worldwide, with shutdowns and censorship driving the surge
HP’s Copilot+ 24-inch touchscreen All-in-One for office work is $250 off right now – Best Buy's desktop deal is a home office upgrade
It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor and 16GB DDR5.
MSI mini PC deal: Cubi NUC 1MG Mini Desktop 'can handle a decently heavy day of work without a problem' and it's $120 off at Best Buy
MSI’s Cubi NUC 1MG mini desktop delivers smooth performance for everyday work, multitasking, and media tasks, and it’s down to a great price right now.
Strava reveals location of French warship after naval officer logs run on aircraft carrier deck
A French naval officer’s workout session accidentally became a security incident thanks to Strava — here’s how to manage your privacy settings to avoid a similar fate.
“Likely created with AI-generated code”: This massive ‘vibe-coded’ campaign uses 1,700+ fake filenames to inject malware into your favorite game mods and apps
Cryptojackers are being distributed through fake software, VPNs, game mods, and more.
Check out the Ninja Blast if you want a 'fun portable blender' for cheap
We highly rate the Ninja Blast Portable Blender and it just hit a fantastic low price on Amazon.
There's a new affordable 100-inch mini-LED TV in town — but would you go for this Toshiba when you can get Hisense and TCL's best TVs for way cheaper?
Toshiba’s new mini-LEDs have a decent specification but the largest size is considerably more expensive than the equivalent Hisense or TCL
'We'd be honored to have a hand in that': Ready or Not 2 directors haven't ruled out saving the canceled Hulu Buffy reboot
Now that the Buffy reboot has been cancelled by Hulu, all eyes turn to who could save it — and Ready or Not 2 directors would be ‘honored’.
I use the 'invert' prompt to answer problems before they arise
By adding an “invert” prompt to ChatGPT, you can turn potential mistakes into plans to avoid them.
Amazon's March Madness sale is live — here are 13 TVs and soundbars that I personally recommend if you're on a budget
Amazon’s March Madness sale is live as we approach the Sweet Sixteen, and I’m rounding up 13 deals I personally recommend on highly rated TVs and soundbars.
'We sincerely apologize for these oversights, and we take full responsibility for it' — Pearl Abyss apologizes for 'unintentional' AI assets spotted in Crimson Desert
Amid the controversy of generative AI in gaming, Pearl Abyss has issued a swift apology for AI assets spotted in-game.
Microsoft's eye-opening list of fixes for Windows 11 deals with most major pain points — and you can thank Apple
Is Microsoft now at panic stations with fixing all Windows 11’s problems?
FedEx is rolling out AI training to get 400,000 workers ‘promotion-ready’
FedEx is really thinking about how it implements AI – leaders take the time to select tools, and workers offered AI training.
Britain's compliance blind spot
Organizations understand what regulators want but are struggling to demonstrate that they are delivering it.
What is the release date for Invincible season 4 episode 4 on Prime Video?
Invincible season 4’s next episode will be out shortly — here’s when you can stream it.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 24 (game #751)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, March 24 (game #1017)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, March 24 (game #1520)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
Microsoft fixes nasty Windows 11 bug that breaks Edge, OneDrive, and other apps, but you won't get it automatically — here's what you need to do
Frustrated by that bug that breaks Edge, OneDrive, and other apps in Windows 11? There’s a fix — and this is how you get it.
'Some of my least favorite headphones to test': I used the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 for a month, and one issue makes them very hard to recommend
Samsung’s mid-ranged earbuds aim to offer an alternative affordable option to the brand’s top-priced Buds, but they’re not a worthy substitute.
"It would be better to have a framework": Watchdog says UK government's £1.5 billion bailout to Jaguar Land Rover after cyberattack leaves big questions to be answered
For some, the bailout is an unfortunate precedent as other similar victims might ask for help as well.
Watch out for suspicious Microsoft Azure Monitor alerts – it could be this shifty new callback phishing attack
No, Azure Monitor did not just notify you, even though the mail came from its domain.
From “obvious” to delightful: building products for real people
How overconfidence, false consensus, and confirmation bias within teams lead to product decisions that fail to resonate.
I loved gazing at the ultra-thin design of HP’s 2-in-1 OmniBook — but its OLED display captivated me even more
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 promises to be the ultimate portable tool for creators — but is it really suitable for their needs?
Android Auto has stopped working for many users — and the Samsung Galaxy S26 is among the phones affected
There are widespread reports of Pixel and Galaxy handsets no longer working properly with Android Auto.
‘No discernible sacrifice’: The iPhone Air offers market-leading performance in one key way, new report says
The iPhone Air’s C1X modem is one of the fastest on the market, a new report claims.
Apple launched a ton of products this month — here's all the new additions, and how much they cost
Now the dust has settled on Apple’s launch extravaganza, here’s a run-down of what the new lineup looks like.
The MacBook Neo is experiencing iPhone-like shortages — as Tim Cook hails ‘best launch week ever’ for new Mac buyers
Shipping for the MacBook Neo has been pushed to mid-April, so it’s best to act now if you don’t want to wait longer to snag one.
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Take our annual Gaming survey for a chance to win some spending money
'Perfect Record Store Day prep': Majority's new turntable-speaker combo is surprisingly affordable (and colorful!)
The new Majority Auto turntable and D50X bookshelf speakers are affordable, colorful, and out now (just in time for Record Store Day).
End of today’s Tech Radar roundup.
