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Hackers are using 'invisible' Unicode characters to sneak phishing lures into emails

Microsoft reports phishing campaign using ASCII smuggling to bypass spam filtersAttackers insert invisible characters into keywords, tricking filters and AI agents...

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One of our favorite cheap headphone brands has two must-buy Labor Day deals: one pair of earbuds, and over-ear headphones

When I receive an Earfun product to check out, I can usually count on it being way better quality than its price would suggest. And with the brand's gadgets seeing...

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Windows 11 could get a free speed boost soon as Microsoft promises 'significant gains' for boot times

Microsoft is working to speed up boot timesOver at IFA 2026 a Microsoft executive said that 'we've made significant gains' with startup speeds and moreThe exec als...

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Ransomware hackers dump 1.4 million stolen records from German government

Rhysida ransomware group breached Berlin’s state government, stealing 1.44 million files weighing in at around 5.8TBAttackers demanded 30 BTC (~$2.3M); Berlin refu...

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'It's extremely creepy': LG TVs collect far more data on you than you'd expect, says new report, including logging microphone audio while on standby and detecting your wireless devices including phones and smartwatches — and users are furious

LG TVs reportedly monitor your entire home, not just your viewingThe report says TVs can capture audio when the screen's offInvasive monitoring may be widespread a...

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Cyber confidence must be tested, never assumed

Internet security teams are not short of information. Threat intelligence feeds run around the clock, vulnerability scanners flag thousands of issues a month, and ...

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Here's how to buy a gaming laptop that isn't a rip-off this Labor Day — I've found 6 machines that offer up to $800 off

On the lookout for your next gaming laptop? Today is a good time to consider picking one up, as most big specialist retailers are currently hosting Labor Day sales...

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Creative Assembly says its new Warcore engine has allowed it to take Total War: Warhammer 40,000 into space and build 'a bigger play area for all the planets, all the solar systems, the whole galaxy — 'I think that's the biggest thing for campaign'

Creative Assembly says Total War: Warhammer 40,000's new Warcore engine improves almost every aspect of the gameFrom rendering and animation to "the sheer volume o...

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The Bigme B6 Color is a capable Kindle Colorsoft competitor — with one big flaw

Bigme B6 Color: Two-minute reviewIf you’re looking for a cheaper Kindle Colorsoft alternative, then there’s a strong chance you’ll come across the Bigme B6 Color. ...

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The 75 best Labor Day sales I'm shopping this weekend — save up to 60% on appliances, TVs, laptops, fall must-haves, and more

The best Labor Day sales 2026(Image credit: Apple, LG, Dell, Samsung, Amazon, Dreamcloud/Edited by Gemini)Jump to...1. Top deals2. Appliances3. TVs4. Apple devices...

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My experience as an audio expert has led me to choose these five earbuds, from AU$70 to AU$349, that cater to all music styles

My TechRadar colleagues and I have said multiple times that good sound quality doesn’t always have to cost the earth. As my guide to the best wireless earbuds in A...

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The floating PC case trend is about more than good looks

Most PC cases keep the main chassis relatively close to the desk or floor, but a growing number of new designs are doing something much more fun, yet practical, wi...

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Pixel 11 review: Google sets the bar for standard flagship phones

Longer battery life, faster chip, actually useful AI tools and better cameras keep quality Android ahead of competitionGoogle’s Pixel 11 continues to set the standard for what you should expect fro...

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Lanterns episode 4 ending explained: who is the Manhunter in the new HBO Max sci-fi crime drama series?

Full spoilers immediately follow for Lanterns, up to and including episode 4.Lanterns episode 4 has premiered on HBO Max — and we finally know who among Rushville'...

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'Creative magic use was at the core of what we wanted to do in gameplay, and we landed on warlocks' — Invoke Studios head explains why it chose to highlight the arcane class in Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons

Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay says the team knew it wanted a magic user as theWarlock: Dungeons & Dragons protagonistHe says "creative magic use was at the ...

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How to watch Colin From Accounts season 3 online for FREE – stream final run of acclaimed sitcom from anywhere

UK Premiere: Monday, September 7FREE stream: BBC iPlayer (UK)Global streams: Binge (AU) | CityTV (CA) | Paramount Plus (US, from Sept. 10)Use NordVPN to watch iPla...

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Banking giant UBS wants all new employees to have AI skills

2027 UBS recruits told they must have AI proficiency and a willingness to learnThe bank's AI Fluency Pathway will continue to support junior workers' developmentWh...

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