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Save on Samsung’s latest Chromebook, the iPad Air, and more
This story is part of a group of stories called Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you’re looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is…
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Linux and macOS PCs hit by serious Sudo vulnerability
Linux and macOS systems have been hit by a nasty little bug in the Sudo utility, although the good news is it has already been patched. Sudo is a tool that provides a specified user permissions above their normal levels, including root (administrative) access, but by leveraging this security flaw,…
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Ancestry.com rejected a police warrant to access user DNA records on a technicality
DNA profiling company Ancestry.com has narrowly avoided complying with a search warrant in Pennsylvania after a search warrant was rejected on technical grounds, a move that is likely to help law enforcement refine their efforts to obtain user information despite the company’s efforts to keep the data private. Little is…
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MSI’s new pink laptop shows that powerful PCs can be stylish, too
MSI has announced the availability of its Rose Pink Prestige 14 laptop, which comes with a pink sleeve bag, pink mouse, and pink keychain. It’s available now from Newegg and Amazon. MSI Prestige 14 in Rose Pink.Image: MSI This version of the Prestige 14 is the same in terms of…
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LA-based Retina raises $2.5 million in new funding to expand its customer analysis software
Casting a cold eye on customer behavior and their future lifetime value has brought the Los Angeles-based startup Retina $2.5 million in new funding. The new financing was anchored by previous seed round investor, the Los Angeles-based venture firm, Crosscut Ventures and shows how the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles…
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N26’s head of product is building a better bank
Fintech startup N26 recently reached a new milestone as it now has five million customers. The company launched onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt five years ago. The premise was simple. A young startup wanted to build a bank that didn’t suck. Given the company’s impressive growth rate and its 4.8-star rating…
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