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Google Chrome is testing an on-device AI tool to detect scams in the hope of enhancing online safety while maintaining user privacy.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/browsers/google-chrome-is-testing-a-new-ai-tool-that-scans-for-scams-to-help-save-you-from-online-trickery

Thanks to news of Valve attending a CES 2025 event, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 will most likely have SteamOS instead of Windows 11.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/lenovos-upcoming-legion-go-s-is-likely-using-steamos-as-valve-is-coming-to-its-ces-2025-event

Asus just launched two business monitors with a unique feature I think all display manufacturers should copy.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/asus-just-launched-two-business-monitors-with-a-unique-feature-i-think-all-display-manufacturers-should-copy

Lenovo’s next ThinkBook could embiggen your display for multitasking with a rollable screen – but I’m trying hard not to roll my eyes.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/lenovos-laptop-with-rollable-screen-possibly-spotted-ahead-of-ces-2025-and-im-not-sure-whether-its-a-great-idea-or-a-disaster-waiting-to-happen

Mirai is scanning for poorly protected Session Smart routers, and is using them to run DDoS attacks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/juniper-networks-warns-mirai-botnet-is-back-and-targeting-new-devices

Theft of cryptocurrency rose to $2.2 billion annually, with North Korea emerging as a key offender.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/its-been-a-huge-year-for-criminals-stealing-cryptocurrency-and-north-korea-was-largely-to-blame

Netflix has confirmed principal photography has wrapped on Stranger Things' fifth season.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/stranger-things-season-5-has-wrapped-filming-as-netflix-doubles-down-on-the-hugely-popular-shows-return-in-2025-and-now-im-even-more-excited-for-its-return

This was not a ransomware attack, BeyondTrust confirms, but users should still be wary.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/beyondtrust-says-hackers-hit-its-remote-support-products

Bluesky makes an important update to its somewhat basic verification system

https://www.techradar.com/computing/social-media/bluesky-just-made-it-harder-for-someone-to-steal-your-name-but-verification-is-still-a-challenge

Two prominent Chinese companies have been dropped from the Department of Defense’s concerning companies list.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/us-government-removes-chinese-chip-giant-amec-from-major-blacklist