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Ring rolls out new privacy-focused encryption that could limit what it can hand over to police
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
With TAKE, which is rolling out as the default for users worldwide, each Ring camera encrypts footage with keys that rotate every five minutes, either on-device on newer models or upon reaching the cloud on older ones.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The Best Windows Uninstaller Tools for Wiping Out Stubborn Software
Posted on Thursday August 27, 2026
The Windows built-in uninstaller handles the basics, but these tools go much further with batch removal, leftover cleanup, installation tracking, and options for stubborn or broken apps.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion to end trial over Instagram, Facebook child addiction claims
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
This case dates to 2023, when 29 states sued Meta alleging it built infinite scroll, push notifications, and recommendation algorithms specifically to maximize how long kids stayed on its apps, misled the public about the harm, and collected children's data without parental consent in violation of COPPA.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Perplexity and Nvidia launch "Portable Computer," a local AI agent for Nvidia GPUs
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Speaking at a press conference, Perplexity's Nate Kupp said the new app carries the exact same UI as the original Computer platform and includes every feature needed for local inferencing. He added that some complex tasks may still require access to more powerful frontier models hosted online, but the app...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Star Wars Zero Company reviewed: XCOM-style tactics are a strong fit for Star Wars
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Star Wars Zero Company is earning strong reviews for bringing XCOM-style turn-based tactics to the Star Wars universe. Critics are praising its cinematic presentation, characters, and grittier story, while pointing to some occasional performance issues.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
ProtonVPN's free tier is promoting unlimited data with no ads
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
ProtonVPN is a privacy-focused service with a strong free option that includes unlimited data, no ads or artificial speed limits, and a strict no-logs policy. Its open-source apps are available across major desktop and mobile platforms, with free users able to connect one device at a time.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Raspberry Pi now has an official guide for building your own cyberdeck
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
Raspberry Pi recently shared a series of DIY instructions for building a custom cyberdeck. The organization said the maker community has fallen in love with these homemade machines, which is why it has now published an "official" tutorial explaining how to build one using Raspberry Pi hardware and accessories.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Xbox unveils disc-to-digital feature designed to digitize existing physical games
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
To claim a digital copy of a game, simply insert a supported disc into your Xbox One or Xbox Series X and launch the title. Once claimed, you'll be able to leverage the benefits of digital, including support for Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming when applicable.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple Maps is getting ads, and there's no way to turn them off
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
We first heard that Apple was considering strengthening its services revenue by monetizing Maps at the start of 2025. Cupertino confirmed earlier this year that the ads would be rolling out this summer.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft partners with Razer, 8BitDo, and Backbone on Xbox 25th anniversary collection
Posted on Wednesday August 26, 2026
The Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection consists of a Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse, a Razer BlackWidow V4 75% mechanical keyboard, and a set of Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds – all decked out in translucent green.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »