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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. For only $13, this little smart plug lets you control your household devices with your voice through Alexa or the app on your phone. Priced with a 48% discount through the Amazon Prime Day 2026 sale, you can now snag
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* Maine AG’s breach reporting portal abused with fake notices impersonating Discord and VRChat * False reports submitted via public intake system; later confirmed hoaxes and removed * Portal taken offline for investigation, with companies still able to file but public access suspended The Office of the Maine Attorney General has been
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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * Two new software updates make automating device tasks easier. * Google announced Create My Widget for its smartwatches. * Apple unveiled Describe a Shortcut last week. There are tasks, chores, and activities we do each day that
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* Vulnerability in UpdraftPlus plugin on Awesome Motive’s marketing server enabled CDN compromise and malicious JavaScript injection * Malware targeted logged‑in WordPress admins, harvesting tokens and creating rogue accounts for full takeover * Site owners urged to check for fake admin accounts (‘developer_api1’, ‘dev_xxxxxx’), hidden backdoor plugins, and rotate
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The Tech Panda takes a look at recently launched gadgets & apps in the market. Blockchainsolutions Data Storage: Power bank Combining Magnetic Wireless Charging with High-Speed Performance Lyne Originals, an Indian smart accessories and audio brands, launch the Startup 87 Power Bank (PowerBox 29 Pro), the latest addition to its
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* Varonis uncovered “SearchLeak,” chaining three flaws in Microsoft 365 Copilot to enable one‑click data theft * Attack exploited prompt injection, HTML race condition, and Bing SSRF to exfiltrate inbox, OneDrive, and SharePoint data * Microsoft patched CVE‑2026‑42824 earlier this month, rating it 10/10 critical Experts have uncovered a
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The Fox deal will only make Roku worse. Erman Gunes/Shutterstock I'm done with Roku. I was already on the fence after seeing how the company transformed from being a simple set-top box provider to a money-making machine driven by ad sales and data collection. I've
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I've recently introduced a few friends to the power of a great robot vacuum. One of my friends calls hers a marriage saver, while the other was both thrilled and horrified by how many stains the vacuum's AI found on her floors. Personally, my robot vacuums
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* Google GTIG exposes UNC6508, a PRC‑linked group exploiting REDCap servers with custom INFINITERED malware * Attackers stole credentials, exfiltrated sensitive data via manipulated compliance rules, and hid for over a year * Gmail accounts tied to campaign disabled; admins urged to enforce phishing‑resistant MFA, device‑bound sessions, and advanced protections
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Show more (2 items) Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. In a world full of smart plugs, smart calendars, and smart home assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google, I sometimes think we've lost the whimsy of a little square box found in millions of
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There’s no place like home—even if it keeps changing. After all, the places where we reside in 2026 look remarkably different than they did even a few decades ago: the style and decor, the technology and appliances, and even the way houses are insured and protected from natural
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Smart packaging, incorporating sensors, indicators, and communication technology, is poised to transform the European consumer goods industry by improving food safety, increasing transparency, and reducing waste. CIO Review Europe | Monday, June 08, 2026 FREMONT, CA: The European consumer packaged goods industry is on the brink of a major transformation, fueled
