This RTX-powered HP gaming laptop is on sale for $800 right now
Hold up! A gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 CPU and an RTX 4050 graphics card for just $800? That’s an absolute steal, and you can get it right now because this HP Victus…
I switched to a robot mop: The highs, lows, and ewws
Our household only recently discovered the glorious, hands-free reality of a AI-enabled, self-emptying robot vacuum, one that scooted expertly around our apartment, busting dust for weeks on end with little input from us. But even…
This ultra-fast 4TB Samsung portable SSD is a stunning 45% off today
Here’s a unicorn of a sale if you need a large-capacity portable SSD: the Samsung T9 (4TB model) is a whopping 45% off at Amazon. This tiny-but-mighty storage drive is only $300 right now, which…
iPhone 16 Pro owners complain of display ‘dead spots’
Some iPhone 16 Pro owners are complaining that their brand-new and extremely expensive handsets are failing to achieve one of their most basic functions: responding correctly to touchscreen gestures. Certain actions appear to be setting…
Last Week’s Top Threats and Trends (September 16-22)
Sep 23, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Cyber Threat Hold on tight, folks, because last week’s cybersecurity landscape was a rollercoaster! We witnessed everything from North Korean hackers dangling “dream jobs” to expose a new malware, to…
AirPods 4 vs old AirPods: What’s the difference?
Apple has updated the AirPods, removing the 3rd and 2nd generation AirPods from the line-up and introducing AirPods 4 in two formats: with and without ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). The 2024 AirPods feature a new…
Apple Intelligence’s best features may be coming sooner than we think
Apple’s big iPhone 16 launch weekend wasn’t quite all it could be, because of one major missing feature: Apple Intelligence. While new features such as Camera Control and personalized Photographic Styles gave users plenty to…
Why ‘Never Expire’ Passwords Can Be a Risky Decision
Sep 23, 2024The Hacker NewsPassword Management / Data Breach Password resets can be frustrating for end users. Nobody likes being interrupted by the ‘time to change your password’ notification – and they like it even…
7 laptop habits that coax the most out of your battery
I’ll be the first one to admit to not practicing the best battery habits, especially where my laptop is concerned. Most days I leave my laptop plugged in for far too long, which can deteriorate…
Hackers know your social security number. Here’s how to stay safe
For anyone trying to keep their personal information secure, recent headlines have been a grim kick in the pants. The harshest came last month when the National Public Data breach was disclosed—the source of a…