Month: August 2024

NordVPN now ranks among the top tools for avoiding online shopping scams

TechRadar’s tried and tested best VPN service isn’t just great for boosting your online privacy – it’s also one of the top solutions for combating fake online shop scams. Independent auditors at AV-Comparatives ranked NordVPN‘s malware and ad-blocker tracker as the third-best tool against online shopping scams out of 35…

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B&W’s Pi6 and Pi8 noise-cancelling earbuds are here – and they fix my biggest issue

Another day, another earbuds launch? Not when its Bowers & Wilkins – and not when it is the Pi6 and Pi8. Why? Because I’ve got a pair of the top-tier Pi8 in my ears, and let me tell you, they fit like a dream – but let’s not get ahead of ourselves…

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AMD changes its mind, says it will patch more Ryzen chips against security flaw

AMD has had a change of heart when it comes to patching the Sinkclose vulnerability on Ryzen 3000 desktop chips. As per the latest update to its SMM Lock Bypass Security Bulletin, the famed silicon will receive an update after all – but other older chips, unfortunately, are still being…

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Survey shows AI is the last thing considered before a purchase, but that’s poised for major change

If you believe many recent advertising campaigns, artificial intelligence is everywhere and taking over consumer products. But while more people than ever are aware of AI products like ChatGPT, that doesn’t mean they’ve tried any out or that it affects their purchasing choices.  At least, that’s according to a recent…

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YouTube TV scores a touchdown with custom multiview setups and a way to monitor fantasy rosters

The next NFL season officially kicks off on September 5, 2024, and ahead of the start date, YouTube TV has revealed multiple new features catering primarily to the American Football audience.  Subscribers to NFL Sunday Ticket will be given the ability to create their own multiview setup, meaning you won’t…

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Circle to Search on Galaxy phones can now look up music – here’s how to get it

About a week ago, Google began testing an audio identification function for Circle to Search, giving users a way to look up unknown songs playing on their phone. It was initially assumed the update wouldn’t come out for some time – October at the latest – but, the tech giant…

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