Malware authors are increasingly relying on dropper-as-a-service (DaaS) platforms to distribute their malicious creations, according to cybersecurity researchers. In its latest research, Sophos has shared details about the growth of such DaaS platforms that infect victims who frequent piracy websites looking for cracked versions of popular business and consumer applications. “During our recent investigation into […]
Best record players 2021: the best turntables for any budget
The best record players you can buy in 2021 are completely different to the clunky old turntables that you might have stored away in a cupboard somewhere gathering dust. Over the years, we’ve spent a lot of time reviewing the newest and best record players – and we’re happy to report these are all incredibly […]
The best cheap PS Vita prices, sales and deals in September 2021
So you're looking for a cheap PS Vita price? With Sony shutting down global production of the console in 2019, now is the time to get a PS Vita in a sale before it's too late. Many places are charging a small fortune or only selling preowned/refurbished models though, but we regularly sweep the net […]
The best PlayStation Classic prices and sales for September 2021
In an attempt to emulate the successes of Nintendo's NES Classic Mini and SNES Classic Mini, Sony unveiled the PlayStation Classic, just in time for Christmas in 2018. Since then, the plug and play mini console has dropped considerably in price, dropping as low as $40 (£45) in some cases. While we rarely see these […]
The cheapest PlayStation Plus deals for memberships in September 2021
PS Plus deals can save you plenty of cash on your PlayStation Plus membership. However, you do sometimes have to know where to look. That's why we're bringing you all the cheapest PS Plus prices from around the web – so you never get stung by an auto-renew again. A PS Plus membership will set […]
The best Bluetooth speakers 2021: the top portable speakers for any budget
The best Bluetooth speakers in 2021 all have a few things in common: portability, durability and superb audio quality. Sure, a few have some neat one-of-a-kind features, but if you want to score a place on our list, you at least have to stand out in each of the three categories listed above. So why […]
The best PS4 Pro prices, deals, and bundles in September 2021
PS4 Pro deals are rare these days, with stock levels taking a dive after the next-generation console launched last month. While you can now buy PS5, stock is looking exceedingly difficult to find. So, if you're after a slightly cheaper alternative and you do spot new inventory, is it worth grabbing a PS4 Pro? The […]
Motor racing-Hamilton happy if ‘incredibly talented’ Russell joins Mercedes
September 2, 2021 By Alan Baldwin (Reuters) – Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton praised George Russell on Thursday and said he would be happy to have him as his Formula One team mate next season if that was Mercedes’ decision. The 23-year-old Briton is expected to move from Williams and join compatriot Hamilton for 2022 […]
Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom’s all-you-can-watch deals violate EU rules -court
September 2, 2021 By Douglas Busvine BERLIN (Reuters) -All-you-can-watch video products offered by Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom in Germany violated regional rules on roaming and net neutrality, the European Union’s highest court ruled on Thursday. The landmark ruling targeted popular mobile products such as Deutsche Telekom’s StreamOn deal, which offered unlimited data for watching video […]
Elon Musk warns the Tesla Roadster might not ship until at least 2023
Igor Bonifacic Contributor Igor Bonifacic is a contributing writer at Engadget. More posts by this contributor You can now buy the $299 Oculus Quest 2 with 128GB of storage Peloton’s Android app hints at long-rumored rowing machine Add the Roadster to the list of delayed Tesla vehicles. On Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk said the performance […]
Move over Clooney? Pitt lands starring role with Italy’s De’ Longhi
September 2, 2021 MILAN (Reuters) – Brad Pitt followed in the footsteps of his Hollywood friend and Nespresso star George Clooney on Thursday by becoming a brand ambassador for coffee machine maker De’ Longhi. The Italian domestic appliances company said it had launched a global campaign for its home espresso coffee machines with a video […]
Belgian royals in quarantine after positive COVID-19 case
September 2, 2021 BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde cancelled their attendance at all public events from Thursday after a family member tested positive for COVID-19. The palace said in a statement that the king and queen had decided to limit their contacts in the coming days. A spokesperson declined to identify […]
Israel appoints first ambassador to Bahrain
September 2, 2021 DUBAI (Reuters) – Israel has named its first ambassador to Bahrain, after normalising relations with the Gulf Arab state a year ago, an Israeli government Arabic-language Twitter account said on Thursday. Ambassador Eitan Na’eh had for eight months served as temporary head of mission at the Israeli embassy in the United Arab […]
From creaking Cairo, Egypt plans high-tech leap with new capital
September 2, 2021 By Mahmoud Mourad and Aidan Lewis CAIRO (Reuters) – In Egypt’s new capital on the outskirts of Cairo, residents will use smart cards and apps to unlock doors and make payments, and surf the web on public WiFi beamed from lampposts. A network of at least 6,000 cameras will monitor activity on […]
Rocky Mountain dry: Canada’s waning water supply sows division in farm belt
September 2, 2021 By Rod Nickel and Jeff Lewis CROWSNEST PASS, Alberta (Reuters) – Where fly fisherman Shane Olson once paddled summer tourists around in a boat, he now guides them by foot – carefully navigating shallow waters one step at a time. “Every year, these rivers seem to be getting smaller, faster,” Olson, 48, […]
Panorama raises $60M in General Atlantic-led Series C to help schools better understand students
Panorama Education, which has built out a K-12 education software platform, has raised $60 million in a Series C round of funding led by General Atlantic. Existing backers Owl Ventures, Emerson Collective, Uncork Capital, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Tao Capital Partners also participated in the financing, which brings the Boston-based company’s total raised since […]
Box, Zoom chief product officers discuss how the changing workplace drove their latest collaboration
If the past 18 months is any indication, the nature of the workplace is changing. And while Box and Zoom already have integrations together, it makes sense for them to continue to work more closely. Their newest collaboration is the Box app for Zoom, a new type of in-product integration that allows users to bring […]
Brits want their next smartphone to be environmentally conscious
Smartphone manufacturers that commit to being eco-friendly are likely to be rewarded by consumers, according to a new study, which suggests sustainability and the environment are increasingly important considerations when buying a new handset. A survey by PiplSay found 72% of British consumers are “excited” about Samsung’s recent pledge to use recycled material in its […]
Hurry – there’s £80 off this stylish Garmin watch at Amazon right now
Right now, the Garmin Vivomove 3 is just £119.99 at Amazon – a saving of £80 off the regular price. That's a huge saving, and the best deal we've ever seen for this hybrid Garmin watch, even on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Not in the UK? Scroll for for the best Garmin deals […]
iPad Air 5 might get close competition from Realme’s upcoming Android tablet
Different tablets are designed for different purposes, whether that’s as a small version of a laptop for productivity, or as an easy-to-use entertainment system, and the iPad Air series is designed around its svelte form and portability. It sounds like Realme’s upcoming Android tablet might be the same. The Realme Pad, which the company has […]