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It's not just old phones – many smart meters and telecare alarms still use the ancient technology Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) will switch off its 2G network starting in summer 2029, meaning that anyone still operating devices that use the technology must start planning an upgrade. The UK network
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* Kaspersky warns of a WhatsApp phishing campaign spreading malicious VBScript files disguised as business documents * Running them installs ManageEngine Endpoint Central, giving attackers remote access; filenames localized boosted global reach * Victims span Brazil, India, Mexico, Singapore, UK, Spain, Taiwan, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, and Malaysia; compromise method remains unknown WhatsApp users
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While there are several thousand products discounted for Prime Day 2026, most of them aren’t what we’d call winners. We’ve already gathered the best Prime Day deals in our main roundup, but we’re dedicating this page to discounts on Verge-favorite items to help you find useful
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Smart locks have come a long way in recent years and are now incredibly easy to install and use. Gone are the days of drilling holes in your door and wondering whether the lock would actually open when triggered. The best modern locks can be fitted over your existing deadbolt,
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I'm not a fan of the heat; I write this from my local Pret-a-Manger with the eyes of a begrudging barista burning into the back of my neck. Such is the joy of covering Amazon Prime Day in a heatwave. All this because, despite having some of the
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What’s interesting about asking your AI to find bargains for you on Amazon Prime Day is that it takes into account what it knows about you from previous chats. The AI I use the most is ChatGPT, so that’s the one that knows the most about what I’
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You most likely stream all of your content. And, if you have a newer TV, it probably has a built-in streaming interface. You may be just fine with that, but if you're still rocking an older and dumber TV, or want to better tailor your experience, a stand-alone
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Naturally, Amazon sales mean great savings on the mega marketplace's own devices, and Echo speakers and displays see some of the best discounts during Prime Day. I've tested every single Echo speaker and display in Amazon's current line-up, putting them all through TechRadar'
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While impressively powerful and pretty well-specced, Shark’s PowerDetect UV Reveal can be a little… well, stupid. When it’s on top form, it’ll vacuum and mop your floors within an inch of their life, using UV to detect even invisible stains and offering impressive, albeit occasionally oversensitive, object
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Amazon Prime Day kicks off today, bringing steep discounts across nearly every tech category. While the biggest savings are often reserved for high-end items like smartphones and laptops, some of the best value can actually be found in the budget space. From smart home accessories to streaming sticks and everyday
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* Meta paused its internal Model Capability Initiative (MCI) after an employee flagged exposure of sensitive data from mouse movement and activity tracking * Program allegedly collected prompts, private conversations, performance data, and even tax/medical info in unencrypted form * Meta says no improper access confirmed but is investigating; some employees still
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I love board games. Be it a classic hit like Catan, a hilarious party game like Poetry for Neanderthals, or a 1v1 strategy game like Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth — or anything in-between — I’m excited to give it a whirl. And for Prime Day, Amazon has made
