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Ready for your first smart ring? Here’s a subscription-free one I recommend

RingConn’s second-gen smart ring is an accessible health tracker that’s competitively priced and doesn’t require a subscription.

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Ouch – the Raspberry Pi just got more expensive (again)

Raspberry Pi announces new price hikes for 2026, blaming the “AI infrastructure roll-out” for rising RAM costs. Pi 4 and Pi 5 models get way more expensive.
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Massive 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack breaks records: How the ‘apex’ of botnets could be weaponizing your home devices

The “apex” botnet’s ongoing activities highlight how consumer devices are being weaponized to launch cyberattacks on the world stage.

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Why the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s biggest upgrade won’t be its camera or processor for me

A confirmed privacy display feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra lets the phone block parts of the screen to counter snooping. Here’s how.

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From Clawdbot to OpenClaw: This viral AI agent is evolving fast – and it’s nightmare fuel for security pros

The breakneck speed of the personal AI assistant’s evolution has prompted dire warnings from security researchers.

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I tried a Claude Code rival that’s local, open source, and completely free – how it went

I was curious if Block’s Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here’s how it worked.

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Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award

Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.

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FSF Blogs: January GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring twelve new GNU releases: GRUB, Units, and more!

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Resources 1.10.0 Released with Monitoring Support for AMD NPU

Resources, the system resources and processes monitor that’s default in Ubuntu 26.04, released new 1.10.0 version yesterday. The new version of this free open-source Rust written application added support for monitoring AMD NPU, the neural processing unit for accelerate AI and machine learning tasks, that found in Ryzen AI 300 / 400 series, Ryzen 7 […]

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This unassuming plier replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost

Multitools are often too flashy, expensive, and not really that handy. I found a cheaper alternative that’s somehow better.

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7 useful things I can do with my Flipper Zero – as someone who’s used it for years

This quirky little gadget went viral on TikTok, but it’s got a lot more going for it than you’d think.

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3 security gadgets I never leave home without (and they’re more affordable than you’d think)

These must-have tools help protect against hacking and data loss, without costing an arm and a leg.

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The best online collaboration software of 2026: Expert tested

Collaborating online means communication, file sharing, and task management. Here are the tools to stay connected with teammates without sacrificing personal boundaries.

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This tiny accessory gives your Android thermal vision superpowers (and works on iPhone, too)

Thermal cameras are infinitely useful, and this one from Thermal Master would be a fantastic addition to any Android user’s toolkit.

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Forget Google Search: I found a search tool that doesn’t track me or push AI – and it gets better

YaCy is fully private and can be installed on Linux, Mac, and Windows PCs. Here’s my experience so far, and how to use it yourself.

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Own a Google Pixel? 8 settings I changed to prolong the battery life by hours

Tweak these settings to keep your phone lasting longer – while promoting greater battery health.

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I changed 9 settings on my Pixel phone to dramatically improve the camera quality

Adjust these settings to unlock your Google Pixel’s full photographic potential, from basic quality wins to Pro-level control.

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$69 in 2026 Gets You a Tool to Rejuvenate Old Computers

PicoIDE is a device that turns microSD cards into working hard drives and CD-ROMs for retro PCs.

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The Wild‑West Napster Is Gone. What’s Left Is an AI Mall

Remember when Napster meant free music and trouble with the labels? Now it means glossy AI therapists, fake experts, and generative “content” on tap.
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‘I lost two hours of my day’ – the harsh reality of AI in the workplace

AI adoption is up while employee confidence in the technology is down. A ManpowerGroup report explains why.

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