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Your T-Mobile app may have been secretly recording your screen, but it's not as bad as it sounds
Is T-Mobile secretly recording your phone's screen? How to check and turn it off

A new feature has customers worried, but T-Mobile says it's meant to be helpful. Either way, you can disable it. Here's how.

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How AI coding agents could destroy open source software
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96% of IT pros say AI agents are a security risk, but they're deploying them anyway
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The best home automation systems: How Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and more compare
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80
Save 20% on this encrypted Kingston portable SSD to lock down your data
Your T-Mobile app may have been secretly recording your screen, but it's not as bad as it sounds

Is T-Mobile secretly recording your phone's screen? How to check and turn it off

A new feature has customers worried, but T-Mobile says it's meant to be helpful. Either way, you can disable it. Here's how.
1 day ago by Artie Beaty in Security
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How AI coding agents could destroy open source software

Imagine a single rogue line of code slipping past your tired eyes - and suddenly your entire app is compromised. AI coding agents could be the silent saboteurs of the next big cybersecurity crisis.
1 day ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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96% of IT pros say AI agents are a security risk, but they're deploying them anyway

The same capabilities that make agents much more powerful than traditional chatbots also make them much bigger potential liabilities.
1 day ago by Webb Wright in Artificial Intelligence
SmartThings Station

The best home automation systems: How Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and more compare

The top home automation systems combine all your smart home devices in one hub, creating an intuitive interface with smart home convenience to make your life easier.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80

Save 20% on this encrypted Kingston portable SSD to lock down your data

The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 features real-time AES-256 bit encryption, dual read-only modes, and password protection. The 2TB version is on sale right now at Amazon.
2 days ago by Taylor Clemons in Storage
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Your Asus router may be compromised - here's how to tell and what to do

Cybercriminals have hacked into thousands of Asus routers, possibly as a prelude to a widescale botnet attack, says a security firm.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen

Our favorite budget video doorbell gets an upgrade - see what's new with Amazon's Blink

The second-generation Blink Video Doorbell delivers a wider field of view, enhanced night vision, upgraded person detection, and more.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
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Is that extension safe? This free tool lets you know before you install

Don't install that unknown extension until you've checked out its reputation. Here's how to do that.
3 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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How to disable ACR on your TV (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

Smarter TV operating systems offer added convenience, but they also introduce new privacy concerns, particularly around automatic content recognition (ACR).
3 days ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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Best password managers for Android 2025: Lock up your passwords with the best Android apps

I've tested the best password managers for Android which offer features like secure storage, encrypted sharing, and passkey support.
4 days ago by Emily Long in Password Manager
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How to get 2FA codes on your desktop when your phone is MIA

If you have two-factor authentication enabled but don't have your phone nearby, you can use one of these desktop apps to get your code.
4 days ago by Jack Wallen in Security
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro security camera

I replaced my Ring with this outdoor security camera - and there's no subscription required

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro provides AI-powered visual recognition technology with a host of home security features - and it's on sale now.
5 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
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Most AI chatbots devour your user data - these are the worst offenders

The greediest AI of all gobbles up 90% of user data types - far more than most. Take a wild guess which one it is.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more

The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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Oversharing online? 5 ways it makes you an easy target for cybercriminals

Here's why scammers and other malicious actors love when you share details about your life on social media.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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