Month: November 2024
Using a VPN is “against Islamic law” says Pakistan religious chief
Pakistan’s top religious body has said that using a VPN service to access blocked content goes against Shariah, the Islamic law. The statement from the country’s constitutional body for legal advice on Islamic matters described their responsibility to prevent the “spread of evil”, according to the report from the Associated…
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Xbox cloud streaming expands beyond Game Pass to games you own
Microsoft is starting to open up Xbox Cloud Gaming to existing Xbox game libraries today. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream 50 games that they already own, including Balatro, Baldur’s Gate 3, a variety of Final Fantasy titles, and Hogwarts Legacy. The expansion to 50 more games is…
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Look out TurboTax — Trump government efficiency team is reportedly considering a free tax-filing app
US President-Elect Donald Trump could be working on a free tax filing app The initiative forms part of Elon Musk’s DOGE plans for streamlining Intuit and H&R Block shares fell following the news Shares in tax software giants Intuit and H&R Block have fallen after reports claimed Donald Trump’s administration…
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Two independent audits confirm NordVPN as top tool for blocking malicious sites
Two independent audits officially confirm that NordVPN is way more than just the best VPN app on the market. Experts at AV-TEST, a German cybersecurity testing firm, recently ranked NordVPN‘s newly launched Threat Protection Pro as the top tool for blocking malicious sites. The feature also received the highest rating…
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Amazon’s new Echo Show 21 has a huge screen and built-in smart home hub
Amazon’s first wall-mounted smart display just got a big upgrade. Today, the company announced the launch of the Echo Show 21, an upgrade to the Echo Show 15 that debuted in 2022. The new model has a 21-inch screen with 1080p resolution for $399.99. Amazon says it has better audio…
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Black Friday TV deals for 2024: Save on sets from LG, Samsung, Sony and more
We’re still a week out from Black Friday, but several of the better TV sales we expect to see during the big day are already available. If you’re looking to upgrade your living room over the holidays, we’ve dug through reviews and checked price histories to find the Black Friday…
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