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* Report claims production of budget smartphones could drop by 40% by 2030 * The increasing costs of RAM and chipsets thanks to the AI data center boom are key factors in the forecast * In addition, basic product lines aimed at the lower end of the market are becoming less profitable as
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Best gifts for plant lovers under $50 Newentor Weather Station If you have outdoor plants, it’s essential to monitor the weather so you know when to water, fertilize, prepare for frost and protect against pests. With its large color LCD screen and three remote sensors, the Newentor Weather Station
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Quick Answer: Walmart offers low prices year-round on some of the most popular and beloved electronics. Electronic deals at Walmart span the audio, laptop, TV, smart home and gaming device spectrum, ranging from under $20 for the Merkury Smart Indoor Wi-Fi Camera to $699 for the new MacBook Neo with
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Apple finally unveiled its long rumored foldable device, the iPhone Duo, earlier this month. One of the features the company touted is its standby mode, which seems to provide a fairly basic experience to users that want a helpful screen on their nightstand. However, a recent leak indicates that this
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Getting good multi-room audio doesn’t have to break the bank. Nathan Ingraham for Engadget We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite some ups and downs, Sonos is still probably the number one option for multi-room audio. The company offers a wide variety of speakers at
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* Apple patches high-severity CoreGraphics zero-day reportedly exploited against specific targeted individuals * The vulnerability enables arbitrary code execution through maliciously crafted files on affected Apple devices * Apple urged users to install the latest security updates, particularly high-value targets facing sophisticated attacks Apple has released a fix for a zero-day vulnerability it
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Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along
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* AI-powered deepfakes convinced executives to authorize massive overseas fund transfers * Fraudsters impersonated senior figures through messaging apps and cloned voices * Incident highlights evolving business email compromise tactics in the AI era Cybercriminals have tricked a major Italian bank into wiring more than $100 million abroad by targeting executives with AI-powered
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Holiday shopping is expected to look much different this year with tighter budgets and higher prices. CNET’s annual holiday shopping survey found that close to three of every four holiday shoppers (73%) plan to buy tech this holiday season, and they expect to spend an average of $808 on
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* ShinyHunters bypass PeopleSoft mitigation rules, reviving exploitation of a critical zero-day vulnerability * The campaign has expanded globally, targeting organizations across technology, healthcare, government, and other sectors * Oracle’s original patch remains effective, while organizations should investigate systems and rotate potentially exposed credentials ShinyHunters have found a way to bypass a
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I’ve spent years testing my favorite high-tech home upgrade, and now you get to benefit from the results. Smart locks are an improvement for any home, letting you control locks remotely, create temporary passes for guests and use your fingerprint for instant unlocking when you’re in a hurry.
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Tyler Lacoma/CNET Art Chamberlain Premier Smart Garage Door Opener with Camera 9.0 Pros & Cons * Advanced smart controls with built-in security camera * Bright 2,000-lumen LED lights can replace old overhead lighting * Keypad, wall controller and remotes included * Tons of setting options to control remotely via app, set
