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Microsoft's worst 'Nightmare' unleashes BitLocker bypass 0-day Another day, another Windows exploit code Nightmare Eclipse, the prolific zero-day vulnerability hunter with an axe to grind against Microsoft, released yet another exploit late Wednesday that the researcher claims will spawn a command prompt that provides total access
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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Facepalm: Months after laying off at least 55 employees across two of its studios in Sweden, French video game publisher Ubisoft is reportedly cutting 380 more jobs, closing two studios in Canada and Serbia
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* TV component costs are rising, squeezing already thin margins * A report says advertising in smart TVs has helped avoid price rises * It also says fierce retailer competition has helped keep prices low The price of nearly everything electronic has rocketed in recent months, with one particular exception: TVs. And a
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* Toys for Bob wanted to recapture the feeling from playing previous games when developing Spyro: A Realm Beyond * It wanted to focus on "the feeling that we fell in love with" rather than worrying about a list of features * Chief creative officer and Studio Head, Paul Yan, says,
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Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would require smart glasses to display a visible recording light when they capture audio or video in the state. The proposal, House Bill 2603, comes from state Representative Joe Ciresi, who leads the House Communications & Technology Committee. He says the bill
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Smart home equipment is becoming more popular than ever as people see what the technology can actually do for their daily routines. Automating lighting, heating and cooling, and security systems allows homeowners to create spaces that adapt to their needs. But one thing many people do not like is the
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It’s hard to have a conversation about AI these days without the topic of energy consumption coming up. The latest wave of large language models and image generators is far from efficient in this regard. There is hope that more efficient algorithms will be developed in the future, but
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You'll pay way mo' for a lot less compared to the competition. Michael Vi/Shutterstock Waymo — the Alphabet-owned driverless taxi service which has seen a rapid expansion in recent years — is rolling out a new rewards program today. The service is called Waymo Premier, and it promises
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Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge. Even at full price, the Roborock Q10 S5 Plus offers impressive value, boasting features typically reserved for pricier robovac models at a fraction of the price. That’s
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Norton VPN has reduced its price just in time for the 2026 World Cup. With plans starting at $39.99 (£29.99) for one year of protection, it's cheaper than big-name competitors like NordVPN, Proton, and ExpressVPN. What's more, the company's mid-tier plan (Norton
