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Spain arrests hackers who targeted politicians and journalists

The Spanish police have arrested two individuals in the province of Las Palmas for their alleged involvement in cybercriminal activity, including data theft from the country's government. The duo has been described as a "serious threat to national security" and focused their attacks on high-ranking state officials as well as journalists. They leaked samples of the stolen data online to build notoriety and inflate the selling price. "The investigation began when agents detected the leakage of p

Best early Prime Day PC gaming deals: My 28 favorite sales live now

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Best Prime Day laptop deals 2025: Early discounts on MacBooks, Windows, and more

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How to delete your 23andMe data ASAP (and why you should)

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Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My 20+ favorite deals available now

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This $100 Lenovo tablet is a fantastic mobile entertainment device - and I'm tempted to buy two

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Best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals: My 15 favorite sales live now

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Everwild has reportedly been cancelled amid Xbox layoffs

In today's gaming world, a decade of development can sometimes amount to nothing. Parent company Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Rare's long-in-development project Everwild. The news comes amid broader layoffs across Microsoft's Xbox division. Rare employees will likely be part of the Xbox layoffs, according to Video Games Chronicle. VGC and Bloomberg's Jason Schreier were the first to report the game's cancellation. (Schreier added that an MMORPG project from Zenimax, codenamed "Blackbird,"

The best AirPods you can buy are $50 off on Amazon right now

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The best gaming speakers of 2025: Expert tested from SteelSeries and more

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Best early Prime Day TV deals: My 23 favorite sales live now

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Best early Prime Day headphones deals: My favorite sales live now

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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it greatly improves the performance)

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The Roku Ultra streaming device gave my TV 4K superpowers - and it's 20% off

ZDNET's key takeaways The Roku Ultra is a streaming device available for $100. The Roku Ultra is the perfect streaming device for anyone who doesn't want to commit to team iOS with an Apple TV 4K or team Android with a Google TV Streamer. There are a few drawbacks to getting a Roku Ultra, like the lack of a headphone jack on the remote. $79 at Amazon $79.99 at B&H Photo-Video $99.99 at Roku more buying choices The Roku Ultra streaming device is on sale for $79, the lowest price we've ever see

The smart cooler that stopped me from toting ice again just hit an all-time low price

ZDNET's key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,349 but currently on sale. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the second to reach the full 3.2 day capacity. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler is typically $1,100, but it

Own a PS5? I changed 3 settings on my gaming console for an instant performance boost

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Best early Prime Day Kindle deals: My 10 favorite sales live now

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Best early Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals: My 13 favorite sales live now

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Buy EcoFlow portable power stations and air conditioners for nearly 50% off for Prime Day

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Furbo's treat-dispensing pet camera is 20% off ahead of Prime Day

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Best Prime Day Samsung deals: My 25 favorite sales live now

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The 25+ best anti-Prime Day deals 2025 from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon's competition

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Finally, I found a pocket-friendly SSD that's durable, transfers data quickly, and on sale

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Bezos-funded satellite tracking methane emissions loses power in space

MethaneSAT, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) methane-tracking satellite backed by the Bezos Earth Fund, is lost in space. Its ground team lost contact with the spacecraft on June 20 but tried to reestablish a connection until it learned in the morning of July 1 that MethaneSAT had lost power altogether. The team believes that the satellite is likely not recoverable. MethaneSAT collected data on methane emissions that have previously been untrackable in an effort to combat climate change. Met

Amazon Lets You Add Alexa to Your Car for Practically Free With 73% Off Echo Auto (Newest Model)

Smart assistants can be a huge help in a lot of aspects of our lives. They’re great when you need to set an alarm because you’re cooking, or helping to look up an obscure fact because a kid asked you, or you just can’t quite remember the name of a specific band from 40 years ago. However, they can also be a huge help when you’re driving, but that’s a little harder to integrate. See at Amazon It doesn’t have to be hard to manage though, and if you’re looking for a way to add more Alexa into you

Save over $200 on the OnePlus 13 and get a free gift - here's how

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4 headphones I swear by (and how I use each pair differently)

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The best small tablets of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

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The best smart home devices of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

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The best USB-C cables for the iPhone 15 in 2025: Expert tested

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