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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * A cheap $7 board can turn its hand to ad blocking. * It works as a DNS sinkhole, stripping out ads before download. * Other options include using a Raspberry Pi and buying hardware. They say that
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The Connectivity Standard Alliance on Wednesday announced Matter 1.6, an update to the smart home standard that's designed to improve compatibility between devices and platforms such as Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa. That's particularly important as these platforms add new features, such as Apple
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* Researcher “BobDaHacker” found FIFA API flaw letting anyone hijack live TV streams and commentator feeds * Bug stemmed from lack of authorization checks; FIFA patched quickly but did not credit the finder * Experts warn it highlights CWE‑602 and the danger of confusing authentication with authorization A bug in an internal
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We're just days away from Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang — along with some newcomers like Lilypad and SmartyPants — returning to the big screen for Toy Story 5. Safe to say, it's an exciting time for fans of the franchise like myself, and
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After time, your smart appliances could begin to function differently than anticipated. Here's what to expect from your smart fridge in the future. In a world where efficiency is king, refrigerators are quickly transforming from iceboxes to kitchen maximization tools. Equipped with AI functionalities, touchscreens, cameras, and mobile
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* Zimperium finds new Android banking trojan “Rokarolla” targeting 217 banking/crypto apps * Distributed via spoofed sites, third‑party stores, and social media; dropper masquerades as Google Play Protect * Steals credentials via invisible overlays, hides itself, and adds extra spying features like keystroke logging, call blocking, and screen recording Security researchers
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If you love coffee, it's a good idea to keep a stock of certain essentials to make sure you're always ready to brew. Depending on how you prefer to prepare your drinks, having a stock of filter papers, descaling liquid, and cleaning tablets will ensure you&
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While Prime Day officially kicks off next week on Tuesday, in true Amazon fashion, the retailer has early deals that you can shop right now. As TechRadar's deals editor whose job is to find the best bargains from Amazon, I've spent hours browsing Amazon's
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The Philips Baristina is easily one of the best coffee makers I've used this year. It makes brewing coffee with fresh beans as easy as using pods, is a piece of cake to maintain, and right now it's down to $225.99 at Amazon (was $449.
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* Google has confirmed the launch of its new Google Home Speaker * You can pre-order now, with the device expected to ship from June 25 * The speaker comes with basic Gemini features, but you'll need a Google Home Premium subscription to use advanced tools Since Google first teased its
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* Kaspersky found Steam Workshop wallpapers weaponized to deliver malware via Wallpaper Engine * Dozens of malicious “application wallpapers” downloaded tens of thousands of times, spreading backdoors, infostealers, miners, and ransomware * Valve removed the infected uploads, but users warned attackers could easily re‑upload new ones Steam Workshop, a community platform built
