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Engadget

How iOS can warn you when one of your passwords shows up in a data leak

You'll be warned if your credentials stored in Apple Passwords are weak or compromised so you can take appropriate action.

23 minutes ago

Engadget

How iOS can warn you when one of your passwords shows up in a data leak

Engadget

Why you don't really need an expensive, high-end router

Getting a top-of-the-line router won't necessarily increase your internet speeds. Here's what you need to know before you buy.

38 minutes ago

Engadget

Why you don't really need an expensive, high-end router

Engadget

Windows PowerToys can automate some of your more tedious PC tasks

PowerToys is a secret weapon for Windows users, with tons of handy utilities to help you save time on your PC every day.

53 minutes ago

Engadget

Windows PowerToys can automate some of your more tedious PC tasks

Engadget

What's the point of buying a touchscreen laptop when you could just get a tablet?

Tablets are great for simplicity and touch-heavy workflows, while a touchscreen lets a laptop serve some of the same purposes in a different form.

1 hour ago

Engadget

What's the point of buying a touchscreen laptop when you could just get a tablet?

Engadget

How to use Gboard to boost productivity on your Android phone

Gboard's built-in features go way beyond many of the standard keyboards available on Android devices, but they do need to be enabled. This is how you do it.

1 hour ago

Engadget

How to use Gboard to boost productivity on your Android phone

Engadget

This is when external DACs for your phone are worth buying

External DACs aren't necessarily for everyone, but they can be an essential smartphone accessory for those interested in high-quality audio.

2 hours ago

Engadget

This is when external DACs for your phone are worth buying

WIRED

The Fridge-Hacking Spree Is an Internet-of-Things Wake-Up Call

Escalating hacks affecting blood labs and grocery stores show the very real risks to critical infrastructure that come from basic security lapses involving internet-connected devices.

2 hours ago

WIRED

The Fridge-Hacking Spree Is an Internet-of-Things Wake-Up Call

Ars Technica

The Bantu expansion changed Africa. Scientists are still tracing how.

Genes and archaeology are revealing how Bantu speakers spread across much of Africa.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

The Bantu expansion changed Africa. Scientists are still tracing how.

WIRED

Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+

WIRED

The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall

Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.

4 hours ago

WIRED

The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall

Ars Technica

British soldier ignored order to pull his SIM card, then got blackmailed

Soldier told repeatedly to lock down devices before deploying, got sextorted, court-martialed.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

British soldier ignored order to pull his SIM card, then got blackmailed

WIRED

Apps for Caregivers Get a Dose of AI, but That Might Not Be Enough

The apps and platforms that help family caregivers manage their loved ones’ needs are becoming more capable, but the broader issue of caregivers’ well-being remains unsolved.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Apps for Caregivers Get a Dose of AI, but That Might Not Be Enough

WIRED

Ecoflow Rapid Pro Power Bank Deal: Save $80

With huge capacities, retractable USB-C cables, and fast-charging capability, these discounted Ecoflow power banks are worth grabbing.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Ecoflow Rapid Pro Power Bank Deal: Save $80

WIRED

The American Dream Wasn’t Built for Climate Change

Owning a home is billed as a way to build wealth, but amid climate-related disasters, for many, it's beginning to feel like a trap.

5 hours ago

WIRED

The American Dream Wasn’t Built for Climate Change

TechCrunch

Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era

Sequoia pioneered the scouts model and many VC firms followed suit, but a consensus now seems to be forming that the model has reached limits in its current form.

10 hours ago

TechCrunch

Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era

TechCrunch

From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech

After spending two years getting cozy with the White House, Big Tech is suddenly trying to make friends with Democrats, and the open question is whether that image makeover can hold up against what states, local communities, and the markets are about to do.

11 hours ago

TechCrunch

From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech

TechCrunch

Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google

The deal highlights the challenges of developing massive AI data centers.

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google

Ars Technica

Doctors pull knife from man's eye that went through his brain—and he's fine now

It's the exact path, not the apparent severity that matters most, doctors say.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

Doctors pull knife from man's eye that went through his brain—and he's fine now

TechCrunch

OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation

OpenAI has reportedly raised an additional $11 billion as part of a funding round that hasn't closed yet but is expected to in the coming weeks.

16 hours ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation

Ars Technica

Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG

It's mostly bad news from EA lately, but preservation efforts are nice to see.

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG

TechCrunch

The Duo apps are coming, says Apple

There are now 100,000 Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.

18 hours ago

TechCrunch

The Duo apps are coming, says Apple

Ars Technica

Chainalysis says hackers stole credentials and tokens for all of its customers

Company said a "multifront cyberattack" included AI agents and an on-path data snatch.

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

Chainalysis says hackers stole credentials and tokens for all of its customers

Ars Technica

Earth's churning mantle may have created the Great Unconformity

Explaining the Great Unconformity, where Cambrian deposits sit on top of older rocks.

19 hours ago

Ars Technica

Earth's churning mantle may have created the Great Unconformity

TechCrunch

Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web

Security researchers found hundreds of servers hosting the penetration testing tool Artex exposed to the internet, allowing anyone access to the hacking tool.

20 hours ago

TechCrunch

Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web