Oracle AI World 2025 - everything we saw as it happened By Craig Hale last updated 18 October 25 We were in Las Vegas for Oracle AI World 2025 - here's what we saw.
Adobe Summit 2025 - everything we heard and learned as it happened By Craig Hale last updated 20 March 25 Everything we heard from execs and customers at Adobe Summit 2025.
Biden orders review, new rules governing US national cybersecurity By Benedict Collins published 17 January 25 President Biden has introduced a list of stringent security measures for the federal government and software providers to adhere to, or lose their contracts.
Adobe offers US Government discounted software following DOGE review By Craig Hale published 9 May 25 Adobe will give the US Government 70% discounts on certain software subscriptions, including Acrobat packages.
Up close with Alexa+ – this may finally be the Echo upgrade I've been waiting for By Lance Ulanoff published 26 February 25 Alexa+ is the smartest and most conversant Alexa we have ever seen. This is our up-close look.
Dell is launching its own earbuds specifically designed for video calls - but will they even come close to Apple AirPods? By Craig Hale published 26 September 25 Dell’s Pro Plus Earbuds are priced to match the AirPods Pro 3, but they’re designed for hybrid workers.
This extraordinary SSD can do something no other SSD can do: a full 'groundhog day' write every 24 minutes By Wayne Williams published 22 May 25 Phison Pascari X200Z SSD called “mind-bending” and "incredible" in first hands-on review.
Xreal just teased its Android XR specs, and they boast a massive upgrade over its other AR smart glasses By Hamish Hector published 11 June 25 Xreal just divulged new Project Aura details including its 70-degree field of view, and an Android XR compute puck.
Zoom's new AI agent might mean you never need a human receptionist ever again By Craig Hale published 19 August 25 Zoom Phone now has access to Virtual Agent – a digital assistant and receptionist able to handle customer calls autonomously.
Surfshark boosts its antivirus offering with a revamped interface and full ARM support By Silvia Iacovcich published 19 September 25 Surfshark has revamped its antivirus software with a new, refreshed interface and full support for ARM devices, in a major move to boost accessibility and transparency of its premium bundle
Semrush has a new tool to help marketers win in the AI age - make sure your business doesn't get hidden By Efosa Udinmwen published 1 November 25 Semrush One merges SEO and AI visibility analytics, offering brands new insights while raising questions about affordability and long-term effectiveness.
ChatGPT's attempt at Spotify Wrapped is more embarrassing than any song list By Eric Hal Schwartz published 24 December 25 OpenAI's new “Your Year with ChatGPT” feature turns your 2025 chat history into a playful, personalized digital recap
Watch out, Nvidia - Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi in latest addition to its AI data center push By Efosa Udinmwen published 22 December 25 Qualcomm completes Alphawave Semi acquisition early, strengthening connectivity capabilities while advancing its strategy for scalable AI data center platforms.
NymVPN is now live – here's everything you need to know By Chiara Castro published 14 March 25 The VPN provider has officially entered the market and promises to make waves. Here are our big takeaways from the first sneak peek.
ExpressVPN's Aircove becomes the first device equipped with Lightway 2.0 – and the upgrades don't stop there By Chiara Castro published 18 February 25 ExpressVPN's VPN router now promises to be faster, more private, and more secure. Here's all you need to know about the AircoveOS v5 update.
A big new streaming video upgrade supported by Disney, Apple, Google and more was just unveiled, and it could improve sports viewing and picture quality By Carrie Marshall published 17 September 25 AV2 promises a "generation leap" in video streaming
McAfee is now bundling its Scam Detector with all its antivirus plans: here are others that are actually totally free By Efosa Udinmwen published 29 May 25 McAfee’s new Scam Detector tool remains locked behind subscriptions, unlike several free tools on the market.
Netgear enters the business VPN game - and wants to replace it with SASE By Efosa Udinmwen published 10 June 25 Netgear acquires Exium as it looks to replace VPNs with scalable, easy-to-use SASE and zero-trust solutions.
I pitted Gemini 2.0 Flash against DeepSeek R1, and you might be surprised by the winner By Eric Hal Schwartz published 13 February 25 How DeepSeek and Gemini 2.0 Flash compare as AI assistants.
DJI says it ‘welcomes’ imminent US drone ban review – here’s why By Sam Kieldsen published 4 June 25 With the Trump administration threatening a total US sales ban on Chinese-made drones, DJI senses an opportunity to burnish its reputation and banish doubts over security.
ExpressVPN apps got two major updates in less than a week – here's everything that's changed By Chiara Castro published 28 May 25 A faster and smoother experience has landed on ExpressVPN Aircove and mobile apps. Here's all you need to know.
Opera VPN Pro is now powered by ExpressVPN's tech By Chiara Castro published 2 July 25 Faster speeds, better privacy, stronger security, more locations – that's what Opera's revamped VPN Pro promises to deliver
Web services giant Aruba spoofed in major phishing scam - here's what to look out for to stay safe By Sead Fadilpašić, Sead Fadilpašić published 14 November 25 Group-IB found a highly sophisticated phishing kit designed to mimic Aruba and its services.
The 5 key takeaways creative teams need to know about Freepik Spaces By Steve Clark published 7 November 25 After demoing Freepik Spaces at the company's Upscale event, these are the essential things pros need to know.
Arcam's upgraded integrated amps add Snapdragon Sound and HDMI eARC By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25 Arcam has unveiled three new integrated amplifiers with upgraded electronics and better Bluetooth.
Why VMWare's legacy strengths no longer justify its modern complexities By Charles Ruffino published 21 November 24 It may be time to start looking for VMWare replacements in your environment
Garmin is planning a Spotify Wrapped-style review of your fitness highlights in 2025 By Alex Blake published 7 November 25 Garmin could be working on an annual summary to help you understand your health and fitness.
Ivanti warns it has found another major security flaw in its systems By Sead Fadilpašić published 11 December 24 The company urges users to upgrade to the latest version immediately.
IPVanish's malware protection confirmed among the best on the market By Chiara Castro published 18 April 25 The technology fueling IPVanish malware and tracker blocker, VIPRE Advanced Security received the highest rating in the latest AV-Comparatives' test.
Meta Connect 2025 – 7 things we learned from a packed keynote with plenty of smart glasses By Hamish Hector published 18 September 25 Read through for our roundup of the 7 biggest announcements from Meta Connect 2025 so you can get up to speed in no time, including on the new Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses.