Author: Zach_Wilson
“The Michigan bill is a danger for the political discourse” – Proton slams verification laws turning VPNs into a liability
VPN usage is under threat in the US, and mandatory age verification seems to be the culprit. As more and more US states have, or plan to, pass some form of age verification laws, the best VPN providers are expected to see a spike in interest in their products across…
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I tried the first Google TV with Gemini, and it’s the most important Google TV upgrade yet
I’m in the middle of reviewing the TCL QM9K, the first Google TV with Gemini AI support. And while the QM9K is an impressive TV in its own right – with a specified 6,500 nits peak brightness, it’s certainly the brightest TV I’ve yet tested – Gemini encourages a level…
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DOGE might be storing every American’s SSN on an insecure cloud server
A new report from Senate Democrats claims members of Elon Musk’s DOGE team have access to the Social Security Numbers of all Americans in a cloud server lacking verified security measures, despite an internal assessment of potential “catastrophic” risk. The report, released by Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), cites numerous disclosures…
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How AI safety took a backseat to military money
Hey there, and welcome to Decoder! I’m Hayden Field, senior AI repoter at The Verge — and your Thursday episode guest host. I have another couple of shows for you while Nilay is out on parental leave, and we’re going to be spending more time diving into some of the…
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Quordle hints and answers for Friday, September 26 (game #1341)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday,…
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25 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025): Qi2 Chargers, Magnetic Wallets, and More
The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories (Qi2 included) can make your phone feel modular. These are our favorites. Source
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