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• Netflix dropped Google Cast — now Apple TV for Android just brought it back [28d]
• Is that your grandad's transistor radio? No, it's a 4-SSD NAS with two 2.5Gb LAN ports, 12GB RAM, and a cracking name — the orange-colored Youyeetoo NestDisk [28d]
• Want to back up your iPhone securely without paying the Apple tax? There’s a hack for that, but it isn’t for everyone... yet [28d]
• The RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why [28d]
• Here’s what the OpenAI and Disney AI deal means to you, and why you should be worried [28d]
• Crying over expensive RAM? Kioxia may have cracked the 3D RAM puzzle, paving the way for cheaper, faster memory — but it probably won't reach the market till the next decade [28d]
• World's smallest AI supercomputer achieves world record with 120B-parameter LLM support on-device — what I don't understand, though, is how it does OTA hardware upgrades [28d]
• Talk about a snappy attack - popular photo booth maker allegedly leaves user images at risk [28d]
• New DoomScroll website is an 'endless' library of Doom maps you can pick from and play in your browser [28d]
• I tested out GMKtec NucBox M8 and it's an ideal option for space-restricted offices and packs some serious expansion options [28d]
• A water-cooled AMD AI 14-inch tablet with 16 CPU cores, a 5060-class GPU, and 128GB RAM is exactly what I need for Christmas — I don't think it will cost less than $2000, though [28d]
• Samsung's surprising stealth superfast SSD surfaces silently — PM9E1 turns out to be a mini-9100 Pro measuring just 22 x 42mm with PCIe Gen5 capabilities [28d]
• Massive data breach sees credit card details of over 5.6 million victims leaked - here's what we know [28d]
• The EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and VPN providers are among the targets [28d]
• Stranger Things season 5, volume 2's trailer teases a character's death and I'm already terrified [28d]
• We filled the internet with garbage, and now Slop is the word of the year — nice going, AI [28d]
• Messaging app Freedom Chat exposes user phone numbers and more - here's what we know [28d]
• Garmin just leaked its Vivosmart 6 tracker – and it might come with one major upgrade over its predecessor [28d]
• This home security cam monitors your property 24/7 with 'unlimited' battery life – and it costs less than you might expect [28d]
• There's still time — here are 25 gift ideas from Walmart that arrive before Christmas [28d]
• What is the release date for The Mighty Nein episode 7 on Prime Video? [28d]
• 5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, and more this week (December 15) [28d]
• Fortnite Winterfest 2025 start date — here's what we know about this year's Christmas event [28d]
• 'Banning VPNs for kids is the dumbest possible fix' – Windscribe CEO [28d]
• Apple says it fixed zero-day flaws used for 'sophisticated' attacks [28d]
• Denmark wants to ban VPNs to unlock foreign, illegal streams – and experts are worried [28d]
• History lessons for better public policy: how to build a cyber secure society [28d]
• Microsoft will expand bug bounties - even on programs without official payouts [28d]
• Your email app isn't the weak link but your cloud configuration probably is [28d]
• Blink and you'll miss it - the Galaxy S25 Ultra has just hit a new record-low price ahead of Christmas [28d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, December 16 (game #1422) [28d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, December 16 (game #919) [28d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, December 16 (game #653) [28d]
• Google smashes language barriers with live translation for any earbuds on Android — here’s how it works [28d]
• Worried about internet connectivity during your holiday? Have your data secured with Ubigi eSIM [28d]
• Spotify is down for many –here's what we know so far [28d]
• Home Depot reportedly left internal systems at risk for over a year [28d]
• What is the release date for Fallout season 2 episode 1 on Prime Video? [28d]
• Resident Evil Requiem's Leon will make zombies cower 'with adrenaline-pumping action' while 'scaredy-cat' Grace will fight for survival [28d]
• The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold could be the perfect mobile movie machine – and I can’t wait to try it out [28d]
• Snag a $100 gift card when you buy the Meta Quest 3 VR headset at Amazon [28d]
• Russian court ruling could see $129 million freeze on some of Google's French assets [28d]
• Your LG TV may get an unremovable Microsoft Copilot app in its next update, and yes, users are annoyed [28d]
• Beat the RAM price rises with this free Windows 11 hack for an instant speed boost [28d]
• Looking for a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could stop producing budget models soon [28d]
• CEOs seem determined to keep spending on AI - despite mixed success [28d]
• I tested Leica's divisive M EV1 — it's easier to the eye, but loses some of that rangefinder soul [28d]
• An Apple fan says they lost '20 years of digital life' after using an Apple gift card –here's what happened [28d]
• iOS 26.2 has added a handy feature to make notifications more noticeable [28d]
• The incredible MacBook Air M4 is our laptop of the year - and you can get it for as low as $299 at Best Buy with these deals [28d]
• Epic last-minute gaming laptop deal: get 26% off the Lenovo Legion with an RTX 5060 and OLED display [28d]
• What is the release date for Emily in Paris season 5 on Netflix? [28d]
• How to watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 — free streams from anywhere [28d]
• Today's best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals: free devices, cheap plans, upfront discounts, and more [28d]
• iRobot has been saved from oblivion by a mysterious Chinese robo-vac giant –here's what that means [28d]
• Memories in pixel: How Victoria Fard uses a PC powered by Snapdragon to build worlds that are deeply human [28d]
• ChatGPT 5.2 vs Gemini 3 - I tried the world's most popular chatbots to see which is best, and the result might surprise you [28d]
• How to spot AI Christmas cards this year — and which chatbot is best at writing them [28d]
• Oracle reportedly signs major huge cloud data center deals in the last quarter - nearly $250 billion in new commitments revealed [28d]
• Idea Spectrum Realtime Landscaping Pro 2025 review [28d]
• Apple needs to make a smart ring to save me from this ridiculous situation [28d]
• Make the most of the new update with 10% off the PlayStation Portal at PS Direct — though the deal is ending soon [28d]
• The RAM crisis will see smartphone specs go backwards in 2026, experts warn – here's why [28d]
• It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve [28d]
• Microsoft is back in court in the UK over unfair cloud licensing claims [28d]
• New Spider-Man: Brand New Day story leaks emerge online as filming reportedly wraps on Tom Holland's next Marvel movie [28d]
• How to watch Anupama online from anywhere – including outside India and in the USA [28d]
• How to watch Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai online from anywhere [28d]
• Arc Raiders is getting a guitar this week and I can't wait to get betrayed by a rat playing Wonderwall [28d]
• Dreame's new Matrix10 Ultra takes robovac smarts to the next level [28d]
• Amadeus review: classical music is Bach and better than ever in Sky's reinvention of scathing rivalry [29d]