Month: September 2024
Windows 11 users could get a shiny new ‘Soundscape’ Settings page to replace another bit of the ancient Control Panel
Microsoft is continuing to modernize Windows 11 by gradually transferring the legacy Control Panel’s functions to its newer, shinier Settings app, and the latest effort on this front appears to be audio-related. Trusted leaker of Windows developments on X, PhantomOfEarth, discovered a hidden ‘Soundscape’ panel in the Settings app (as…
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Businesses are being hit with more mobile phishing than ever before
Hackers are now mostly focusing new phishing attacks against mobile devices, which are generally weaker and more often unmanaged compared to laptops or desktop PCs, experts have warned. The new “2024 Global Mobile Threat Report” from Zimperium claims 82% of phishing sites today target mobile devices, and as they start…
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Garmin Fenix 8 users are reporting the Fenix 8 (which we called ‘perfect’) crashing during cold water plunges
Earlier this week, TechRadar published its official Garmin Fenix 8 review. We (or more accurately, I) called it “rugged, expensive perfection” and labelled it one of the best Garmin watches ever. In that review, I also stated: “I’ve not had the opportunity to test the new Dive Mode yet, unfortunately:…
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Agatha All Along’s practical effects were key to bringing its magic to life
While WandaVision featured a smorgasbord of digital VFX, the series’ clever practical effects were a huge part of what established it as one of Marvel’s most imaginatively crafted projects. The show’s use of old-school Hollywood tricks made each episode feel like a different kind of classic sitcom, all while teasing…
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Google’s scary-good AI podcast tool just got better with built-in YouTube upload and easy sharing
Google’s NotebookLM AI tool now works with YouTube video URLs and audio files as sources to help you create engaging audio podcast discussions with just one click. You can also share your creations easily with a public URL for your podcast. Just a few weeks ago, Google introduced NotebookLM and…
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Ninja’s new portable air fryer lets you cook a 4lb chicken in the office
Ninja, maker of some of the best air fryers, has unveiled a new machine that lets you cook and reheat food anywhere with a power outlet. The Ninja Crispi (following the same naming convention as the Foodi, Slushi, and Creami) is a portable air-fryer that will allow you to cook…
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