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NordVPN blocks 92% of malicious websites in independent phishing testing

NordVPN blocked 92% of phishing sites in AV-Comparatives’ test NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro ranked 4th among the products tested NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro is available to top-tier subscribers NordVPN’s phishing protection blocked 92% of malicious websites in the latest round of tests by AV-Comparatives, confirming its excellent security features and further cementing its status as […]

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An iconic 80s joystick is back from the dead as an affordable PC peripheral

The QuickShot II joystick is back and available today as ‘TheQuickshot II’ This recreation retains the original’s iconic design, but introduces some new features It costs just £29.99 (around $40) and is compatible with modern PCs The iconic QuickShot II joystick from the 1980s is back, thanks to British retro hardware brand Retro Games. Available

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Crimson Desert looks like the most ambitious game ever – and may be the only one to compete with GTA 6

Pearl Abyss has released a new overview of Crimson desert The game promises a bigger map than Skyrim and red Dead Redemption 2with immersive exploration It is due for release on March 19, 2026 While Grand Theft Auto 6 on the cards for late 2026, there’s a very ambitious title set to launch in March

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SMEs are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence – but a gap is emerging between the US and the UK

More US SMEs have dedicated AI teams than their UK counterparts Strengthening AI skills is key to tackling the ongoing talent gap Personal interaction with customers is as important as AI New data from Amex Global Business Travel (GBT) has revealed an international gap in the use of AI tools among SMEs, putting US companies

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‘We need to improve Windows in ways that are meaningful to people’: Microsoft promises to fix Windows 11 this year – and it’s about time

Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11 The company will make great efforts to iron out performance issues and fix bugs It’s acting based on ‘clear’ feedback from Windows 11 users and testers who aren’t happy with the current bugs in the desktop operating system Microsoft has finally said that it will work hard to

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Could the “AI Trust Paradox” be Holding Your Business Back? It’s time to get right on exactly what you need, the report finds

Data and AI skills training is essential to get the most out of AI, reports claim Managers are concerned about data quality, security and lack of agent expertise Budgets may be increasing, and companies are spending on upskilling employees European AI adoption is on the rise, but new Informatica research suggests there’s still a long

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Most Brits care about online privacy, but they’re trusting the wrong apps

Almost three-quarters of UK users value end-to-end encryption Yet many Brits are unaware that their favorite apps don’t offer it Proton also warns against Big Tech’s privacy-washing tactics Many people say they worry about who can see their online footprint. However, a new study from Proton, the company behind one of the best VPN and

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ChatGPT’s new age detection feature fails – and adult users are stuck in teenager mode

ChatGPT has rolled out its new age prediction feature globally ahead of the launch of the new adult mode Some adults are labeled as teenagers Frustrated users are concerned that overcoming inaccurate restrictions is invading their privacy ChatGPT’s new age-predicting AI model is rolling out globally, but is coming across as a little overzealous in

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Are you worried about getting your taxes sorted? HSBC and Sage team up ahead of Making Tax Digital deadlines

Sage accounting tools will be integrated into the HSBC app in a new My Business Finances tool 70% of sole traders not ready for impending MTD changes set from April 2026 As many as one in three still use pen and paper to track finances HSBC teams up with accountancy software provider Sage to help

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Mark Zuckerberg says it’s ‘hard to imagine’ a future without AI glasses – but there’s bad news from the metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg hyped up AI glasses in Meta’s latest earnings call Sales of Meta models have tripled in the last year But Meta’s metaverse company is losing a lot of money There’s no doubt that the best smart glasses today are better than they’ve ever been, but they’re yet to become mainstream — something Meta

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