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A new variant of the BADBOX malware campaign has taken root in over a million Android-based devices worldwide, and if youve picked up a cheap smart TV box or projector off Amazon or AliExpress lately, you might be part of the problem. BADBOX 2.0 is a sprawling botnet targeting Android Open Source Project (AOSP)...
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Wyze, a leader in affordable smart technology, has officially launched the Wyze Bulb Cam. This new device combines a 2K security camera with a light bulb, which means it turns pretty much any standard indoor/outdoor light fixture into a motion-activated smart security camera. Gone are the days of...
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Looking for an affordable smart doorbell with video capabilities and exceptionally long battery life? Amazon may have just answered the call with a new version of its popular Blink Video Doorbell. According to Amazon, users can expect up to two years of continuous security coverage from three AA Energizer...
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TP-Link Systems Inc., a leader in networking and smart home solutions, has unveiled the Tapo DL100 Smart Deadbolt Door Lock. This latest addition to its award-winning Tapo smart home portfolio promises a standard suite of smart features and BHMA Grade 3-certified security, all...
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Elgato, best known for its Stream Deck products, announced today an ambitious "Stream Deck Everywhere" strategy at Computex, basically signaling a major expansion of the acclaimed Stream Deck ecosystem. Imagine Stream Deck software and modules being utilized outside of the usual product line, such as wall-mounted...
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If you're a Chrome user, take note that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has identified and reported three zero-day vulnerabilities, and one of these flaws could affect you.
The CISA reported that CVE-2025-4664 is already being exploited in the wild and that it impacts theGoogle Chromium...
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Roku has been catching heat for its decision to inject ads over HDMI to TVs and other streaming clients when a user presses the pause button, an unpopular (among its users) feature that began rolling out recently. Adding insult to injury, however, some users are reporting that the latest Roku update is washing out...
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Do you use AirPlay to send videos from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to a television or play music through a smart speaker? Then friends, you are in for a treat. Thanks to a vulnerability in not just Apple's operating system, but the ecosystem-wide AirPlay software development kit (SDK), over two billion devices are...
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It's starting to feel like there's a new TV lineup being launched each day. That makes it hard to keep up with fast-expanding field of options, but it's also a good thing, in that the rapid release schedule by so many players leads to fierce pricing competition. Enter Hisense and its new U8 series available in a range...
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Bad news for prospective Synology NAS buyers -- the company is now making its drives de facto mandatory for Plus-series NAS boxes launched in 2025 and onwards. Citing compatibility issues, drive reliability, and ease of support as reasons, Synology's 2025 Plus units using non-Synology drives will have limitations on...
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Upgrading your firmware need not be complicated or intimidating, though if you're new to the PC scene, it can sometimes be both. It just depends on the device and method. Even when it's easy, though, there's typically still software involved. Or there wasin an effort to updating firmware as effortless as possible...
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Plex is finally rolling out its new user experience on mobile devices after it went into the testing phase towards the end of last year. Although, the move to this new interface hasnt gone as smoothly as most users wouldve liked. The company ended up having to cut a wildly popular feature as it made this app upgrade...
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Leading wearable manufacturer Amazfit has launched the Amazfit 6 smartwatch. The latest iteration of the Bip lineup features a rich 1.97-inch AMOLED, two week battery life, a suite of health, sleep, and heart rate monitoring capabilities, an AI-powered fitness coach, and even offline maps for navigation off the...
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A new UK study is claiming that your phone isn't the source of distraction, or at least it's not that black and white. The research found that when smartphones were taken out of reach in a simulated work environment, people continued to distract themselves on their laptops instead. Ultimately, this not only...
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Qualcomm is reportedly urging multiple antitrust agencies around the globe to intervene in its dispute with Arm, with the former privately alleging in meetings and secret filings that the latter is engaging in unfair business practices. It's said Qualcomm has filed confidential complaints with the United States...
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We live in some wild times, folks. Pricing on things like eggs and other staples are going through roof, and let's not even get started with the situation on current-generation graphics cards. However, if it's a new big (or semi-big) television you're after, pricing has never been better. Go figure! To wit, we...
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It's only been a few months since TCL introduced its QM6K series TVs (at the Consumer Electronics Show in January), the first in its extensive lineup to feature the company's 'Precise Dimming' technology, and it's already old news. The newer kid on the block is the QM7K series, the second in its Precise Dimming lineup...
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In the beginning there was Google Voice Search, followed by Google Assistant, and most recently Gemini. Soon however, there might be a new assistant in town called Pixel Sense, something Mountain View claims to finally merge AI-generated predictions (Gemini) with a smart helper (Google Assistant). The new...
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Imagine you're having a good time enjoying your favorite TV show, and suddenly an adult video takes over your screen, your remote stops working and harmful content is being forced on viewers. While you might dismiss this as mere fantasy, there are reports that incidents just like this have occurred as a result of the...
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Apple TV+ is home to some of the best original TV shows and movies, such as "Ted Lasso" with the comedic chops of Jason Sudakis and an all-around charming cast, and the mind-melding "Severance" series starring the likes of Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, and John Turturro. You may not know it, though, if you...
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Watching the Super Bowl on a big screen TV is one thing, and bonus points if you're going to catch the game on an OLED or mini LED model. Even better? Kicking back and watching football (or anything, really) in a high-tech massage chair with heating, cooling, and a whole bunch of other stuff. Massage chairs aren't...
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Sonos has plans this year to launch a video streaming box and sources say that it could cost a pretty penny. It promises to be a one-stop shop for all your entertainment streaming services and needs, which is par for course in this category. However, the box alsopromises to be an HDMI switcher with passthrough...
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