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You don’t need a Raspberry Pi or mini PC to start experimenting with Home Assistant. That crappy old laptop collecting dust in your closet might have another use after all. With some open-source software and a little patience, you can give it a second life as a smart home
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Since the Oculus Quest 2, the VR industry has been chasing a high point that seems impossible to re-summit — let alone surpass. I mean, how can you compete with popularity propelled by global pandemic-caused lockdowns and ultra-low costs when people are no longer trapped in their homes and facing down
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Ahead of the official October 8 launch of the Great Indian Festival 2026, Amazon has rolled out its early deal offers across smartphones, laptops, audio equipment, and home entertainment. The early preview allows buyers to secure discounted prices before the main festive shopping event begins. Major smartphone highlights include the
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Don’t let the dozens of home security options overwhelm you. At CNET, we’ve spent years testing out security kits from the latest brands to see how well they work. I always have a few running at my home, including the latest sensor technology, most advanced Wi-Fi hubs and
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This week was Meta Connect, with the social media and now AI-focused tech giant announcing a lot of new tech (mostly smart and VR glasses). We also tried the new Beats headphones and got our first look at Google’s long-awaited answer to Apple’s MacBook. To catch up on
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Buying a video doorbell usually comes with a rental agreement to store useful footage in the cloud, but the Aosu R1 Ultra sales pitch is slightly different. Clips land on the included AosuBase Mini with an 8GB capacity and 60 days of loop recording where nothing vital is paywalled. Daylight
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A U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to hacking into multiple telecommunications companies and stealing mobile call and text metadata for more than 100 million AT&T customers in 2024 was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison today and ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution
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The Netgear Orbi 770 mesh router system is one of the best we've ever tested, scoring 4.5 stars in our review. Now, it's just hit its lowest ever price at Amazon. • Best for: Home users and small businesses that need strong Wi-Fi coverage in every
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Information on the smart speaker was found in the company's own code base. It's been around six years since Apple has released a proper refresh of its HomePod mini smart speaker. Reports have indicated that the company is planning on launching an updated model this fall,
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The world of AI and cybersecurity is ever evolving. If the past couple of weeks have taught us anything, it's that cybersecurity testing needs to be more detailed and stronger guardrails need to be put in place in order to prevent more powerful AI agents from going rogue.
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SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise overview of important developments that may not receive full standalone coverage yet remain relevant to the broader threat landscape. This curated summary highlights key stories across vulnerability disclosures, emerging attack methods, policy updates, industry reports, and other noteworthy events to help
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* Kaspersky uncovers MacSync, a Mac infostealer delivered via iCloud calendar events and fake apps * Loader fetches instructions from calendar entries, then deploys malware exfiltrating credentials, wallets, and developer data * Newer variants add Objective‑C backdoor spoofing Finder, persistence, and expanded targeting of crypto and IT users Cybercriminals have found a
