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‘It’s time to punch more holes in the closed Internet’ — This free VPN now promises to be even better at evading censorship
A digital rights group unveils a new version of its free, open-source VPN FreeSocks v2 adds Xray-based pluggable proxy to evade VPN blocks Post-quantum encryption has also been added for maximum security With state-sponsored internet blocks growing more sophisticated worldwide, ordinary citizens are finding it increasingly difficult to stay connected.…
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Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI
Adobe’s experimental camera app has taken an unexpected turn. After Project Indigo was launched last year to provide a “more natural (SLR-like) look” for iPhone photography, the Indigo camera app is now being updated with a suite of generative AI tools. And the change doesn’t rely upon Adobe’s own Firefly…
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How long is a new iPhone actually supposed to last?
Apple devices tend to be pretty durable, and the average lifespan of a new iPhone seems to be fairly consistent. Source
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‘A high-performing endurance watch that operates wonderfully’ — the Garmin Epix Pro (2nd Gen) crashes to $549.99 at Best Buy
If you’re looking for one of the best smartwatches with industry-leading GPS accuracy, ECG capabilities, and a super-long battery life, then it has to be the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2). Better still, right now you can snap up the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) at Best Buy for $549.99…
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Dr. Jill Lepore on why AI backlash is vital for the future
Today, I’m talking with Harvard professor and New Yorker staff writer Dr. Jill Lepore about her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State, which comes out on August 25. Jill is one of the best writers there is at identifying institutional patterns in history, and Decoder is…
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Best Buy Black Friday in July: Save $550 on the HP Victus, one of our our favorite budget laptops for creators with Ryzen 5 and RTX 3050 performance
If you’re looking for an affordable laptop that offers dedicated graphics and solid all-round performance, I’ve found a great deal on the HP Victus, one of our favorite budget laptops for content creators. As part of Best Buy’s ‘Black Friday in July’ sale, the HP Victus 15.6in laptop has dropped…
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