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I used ChatGPT Agent to find the perfect Black Friday TV deal — here’s how you can too
Black Friday is fast approaching, and that means one thing: It is time for me to panic-buy a bunch of new tech, all in the chase of the sweet experience of scoring a solid deal. However, having spent Black Fridays before scanning through pages and pages of deals, trying to work out what is actually worth buying can be a…
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Microsoft fixes Windows Task Manager bug affecting performance
Microsoft has resolved a known issue preventing users from quitting the Windows 11 Task Manager after installing the optional Windows 11 KB5067036 update. The bug was acknowledged last week after widespread user reports that the Task Manager continued to run in the background even after the app was quit, causing performance issues such as stuttering and CPU hangs. Although having…
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Pixel phones are getting notification summaries
Google is releasing an update for Pixel phones with an interesting feature in the mix: notification summaries. Apple notably had plenty of trouble implementing its version of this AI-powered feature, and Google is taking a cautious first step by deploying it only for chat conversations. It’ll arrive as part of this month’s Pixel update for Pixel 9 series phones and…
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15 REI holiday deals for $15 or less — take up to 51% off outdoor gear and apparel
REI is getting into the holiday spirit a bit early this year, with plenty of savings to go around on the latest outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories. As Digitpatrox’s semi-official outdoor gear expert, I’ve found no shortage of bargains to tempt me to open my wallet, each for $15 or less. For example, REI has a collection of snazzy ball…
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Rhadamanthys infostealer disrupted as cybercriminals lose server access
The Rhadamanthys infostealer operation has been disrupted, with numerous “customers” of the malware-as-a-service reporting that they no longer have access to their servers. Rhadamanthys is an infostealer malware that steals credentials and authentication cookies from browsers, email clients, and other applications. It is commonly distributed through campaigns promoted as software cracks, YouTube videos, or malicious search advertisements. The malware is…
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Google is introducing its own version of Apple’s private AI cloud compute
Google is rolling out a new cloud-based platform that lets users unlock advanced AI features on their devices while keeping data private. The feature, virtually identical to Apple’s Private Cloud Compute, comes as companies reconcile users’ demands for privacy with the growing computational needs of the latest AI applications. Many Google products run AI features like translation, audio summaries, and…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday deals are here! Check out the deals I’d shop now with up to 50% off games and accessories
The first ever Black Friday deals on the Nintendo Switch 2 are finally here! There are tons of great discounts up for grabs on some of the console’s best games and must-have accessories. If you’re buying a Nintendo Switch 2 console this Black Friday, your best options are the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle for $499 and the…
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“Bitcoin Queen” gets 11 years in prison for $7.3 billion Bitcoin scam
A Chinese woman known as the “Bitcoin Queen” was sentenced in London to 11 years and eight months in jail for laundering Bitcoin from a £5.5 billion ($7.3 billion) cryptocurrency investment scheme. The sentence follows a seven-year investigation by the Met’s Economic Crime team into international money laundering, which revealed that the 47-year-old woman, Zhimin Qian (also known as Yadi Zhang), was…
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Sandisk’s new 1TB USB-C SSD is so small you never need to take it out
Sandisk has released what it says is the world’s smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive, one tiny enough to plug into a laptop and never take out. The Extreme Fit is just a little bigger than the wireless dongle for my Logitech mouse. It’s L-shaped, slotting into a USB-C port but sticking up ever so slightly vertically, rather than out horizontally,…
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Forget running — try this 15-minute walking workout that’s low-impact but surprisingly powerful for your metabolism
When the cold weather hits and the idea of lacing up in a pair of the best running shoes for a morning jog feels more like a chore than a choice, a good walking workout can be a far more inviting option. It keeps your heart rate elevated, supports your cardio fitness and adds meaningful movement to your day without…
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