Month: December 2022
Google Chrome gets memory and energy saver modes
Audio player loading… Google has announced plans to build on its dedication to optimize Chrome “for speed” with a set of updates that are set to reduce memory usage by up to 40% and 10GB. A new Memory Saver mode promises to free up memory from browser tabs that are…
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Apple’s iPad Air drops to $500, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
We’re in the thick of the holiday season, so we’re still seeing good deals on a number of gadgets and tech gear we recommend. Apple’s iPad Air, for instance, is down to its second-lowest price to date at $500, while Amazon’s Fire HD 8 is down to an all-time low…
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FBI says Apple’s new encryption launch is “deeply concerning”
Audio player loading… Apple recently introduced a number of new privacy-oriented features aimed at better protecting user data stored in iCloud, but while privacy advocates and human rights groups have hailed the move, law enforcement agencies have voiced concerns. Apparently, they’re not against improved privacy, but instead fear criminals of…
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What we bought: Why I still use a $15 pair of wired Panasonic earbuds every day
My best headphones aren’t always the best headphones for every situation. When I’m settling in to work for a few hours, then yeah, I’ll grab my old Oppo PM-3s or trusty Koss KSC75s to make streaming music more of a pleasure. When I’ve got a long plane or train ride…
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Business email attacks are going increasingly mobile
Audio player loading… Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks – in which threat actors assume the identities of business executives over email and try to trick employees into sending a wire transfer or something similar – are going mobile, security experts have warned. A report (opens in new tab) from Trustwave…
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7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 9)
Audio player loading… Another week, another fresh crop of new movies and TV shows on streaming services. But for the second December weekend in a row, there’s a notable lack of holiday-themed arrivals to add to your winter watchlist. Perhaps we’re all on the naughty list this year. Still, festive…
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