Psiphon, a Toronto-based anti-censorship VPN company spun out of Citizen Lab, says it will relocate out of Canada if Bill C-22 becomes law in its current form. The bill would require electronic service providers to secretly modify their systems to give police and CSIS surveillance capabilities. Psiphon, used by 20 million people monthly in countries like Iran and China, says complying would undermine the privacy protections central to its service.
citizenlab.ca
· 2026-10-06
Retailers are offering Prime Day discounts on docking stations designed to fit the current Mac Mini's chassis, adding USB-A ports, SD card slots, and SSD bays that the compact computer lacks natively. Tom's Hardware notes these bespoke docks won't fit older Mac Mini models with different chassis shapes, and that standard rectangular USB-C or Thunderbolt docks can offer similar functionality without the custom fit.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-06
WIRED published a roundup of 24 Prime Day deals priced under $100, covering gadgets the outlet says it has tested and recommends throughout the year. Among the featured items is a 25,000-mAh power bank discounted to $96, a $39 reduction, which WIRED calls its favorite due to fast dual-device charging and retractable cables.
wired.com
· 2026-10-06
Amazon is selling Anker's Nano 100W universal travel adapter for $63.99, down from its usual $79.99 price during the October Prime Day sale. The device includes two USB-C ports capable of up to 100W individually, an additional USB-C port, and a USB-A port, along with plug configurations for US, UK and EU outlets covering over 200 countries and regions.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
Consumer brands are increasingly recognized for their potential to enhance digital health initiatives by fostering trusted relationships. Unlike traditional clinical platforms, these brands can leverage their established consumer connections to improve health engagement and adherence. The EWA highlights how such brands could serve as vital links in the digital health ecosystem.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-06
Anker's compact 100W GaN charger with three ports is now available at Amazon for $45.99, down from $69.99. The device features two USB-C ports capable of delivering 100W each and a third lower-power port, along with a smart display showing real-time charging data. The deal is exclusive to Amazon Prime members and includes an 18-month warranty.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-06
Corsair has reintroduced its 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreen monitor at a reduced price of $199, down from $249.99, with availability in all five color options, including two new additions. The device can be used as a standalone touchscreen, mounted magnetically on metal surfaces, or integrated into Corsair PC cases, offering versatile placement for desktop or inside a PC build.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-06
Amazon has reduced the price of Razer’s 11-port USB-C travel dock from $129.99 to $69.99, a 47% discount. The compact device provides multiple ports including HDMI, Ethernet, USB, SD card readers, and supports up to 85W charging, making it suitable for both Windows and Mac users on the go.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-06
A battery symbol next to a USB port signifies that it supports USB Power Delivery (USB PD), allowing it to supply higher power levels and charge connected devices. USB PD was introduced in 2012 and updated in 2021 to deliver up to 240W, enabling it to power high-end laptops and monitors. This marking helps users identify ports capable of faster charging and more demanding power transfer.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-05
A technology explainer outlines how USB-C to HDMI adapters work, noting that video output depends on a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt, a fully-featured cable capable of carrying video signals, and an adapter with a chip to convert the signal into HDMI. It notes that DisplayPort 1.4 supports up to 8K at 60Hz while DisplayPort 1.2 tops out at 4K at 60Hz, and that basic charging cables cannot transmit video at all.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-05
Amazon has dropped the price of its Kindle Colorsoft 16GB e-reader to $189.99, down $100 from its $289.99 list price. The device uses a 7-inch color E-Ink display and offers 16GB of storage, USB-C charging and waterproofing.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-05
In programming, integer operations require explicit checks for overflow or failure, with languages like C and Rust providing tools to handle such cases. Conversely, floating-point calculations based on IEEE-754 standards produce NaN or infinity upon errors, which propagate silently without crashing the program. This fundamental difference influences how developers approach error handling in each domain.
blog.pkh.me
· 2026-10-05
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