Best early Chromebook deals for Prime Day 2024
Amazon is gearing up for its Prime Big Deal Days this October, and some early Chromebook sales are already sneaking out. Beginning October 8, Amazon will launch Prime Big Deal Days, the fall version of…
Wirelessly charge all your new Apple gear with 25% off this super-cool 3-in-1 stand
Desk space is scarce, especially if you have a lot of Apple gear. That’s where a good charging station can help and today’s deal is a great one: Anker’s MagSafe 3-in-1 charging station is $25…
How to download the ‘old’ Outlook app if you hate the new one
Microsoft’s “new” Outlook app has received a ton of criticism as it doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor. Even worse, the new version of Outlook comes bundled on new PCs. Fortunately, Microsoft provides a…
Google’s Shift to Rust Programming Cuts Android Memory Vulnerabilities by 52%
Sep 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananSecure Coding / Mobile Security Google has revealed that its transition to memory-safe languages such as Rust as part of its secure-by-design approach has led to the percentage of memory-safe vulnerabilities discovered…
On Intel, Qualcomm and the rise of the ‘productivity processor’
The PC processor industry is on the cusp of a major transition. We’re seeing the rise of what I’d call the “productivity processor,” with chips specifically designed for the work-obsessed, always-on-the-go professional. It’s a sea…
A special Jack Skellington edition of the Echo Dot just went on sale
Are you ready for Halloween? Because Amazon sure is with a stunning new Jack Skellington edition of the Echo Dot. While this special bundle is technically releasing on October 8, it’s currently available for pre-order…
Get a head start on the holidays with Govee’s RGB string lights deal
I just heard Mariah Carey the other day, so you know what that means — Christmas is just around the corner. And if you want to get a jump on the holiday season, you need…
Hackers are now using AI-generated code for malware attacks
Software developers have embraced “artificial intelligence” language models for code generation in a big way, with huge gains in productivity but also some predictably dubious developments. It’s no surprise that hackers and malware writers are…
Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint for Enabling Tracking in Firefox Without User Consent
Sep 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananData Protection / Online Tracking Vienna-based privacy non-profit noyb (short for None Of Your Business) has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority (DPA) against Firefox maker Mozilla for enabling…
One of the best Dell laptops we’ve tested is $400 off right now
Well, well, well… if it isn’t one of the best laptops we’ve ever tested, now available with a stunning $400 discount. That’s right! It’s been a while since we spotted a laptop deal this good:…