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 Razer has a new Thunderbolt 5 docking station, and this one can transform into an 8TB external SSD

Razer’s Thunderbolt 5 Dock combines up to 8TB SSD storage and eleven ports, offering creators high-speed connectivity, file transfers, and multi-monitor support in one device.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/razer-has-a-new-thunderbolt-5-docking-station-and-this-one-can-transform-into-an-8tb-external-ssd

 Stop buying Steam games that are already on Game Pass — I found an extension that does the work for you

Sick of buying games on Steam only to realize they're already available on PC Game Pass? This new browser extension solves that problem while also checking for the best deal pricing.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/game-pass-steam-buy-browser-extension

A U.S. startup is selling your stolen data to anyone with $50
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 Microsoft adds telemetry to monitor Windows 11 sluggishness in latest beta, dev builds — logs reportedly only sent when users submit feedback

Microsoft adds additional telemetry to latest beta and dev builds of Windows 11 to monitor and log performance sluggishness within the OS. The logs will reportedly only be shared with Microsoft when users publish performance issues in the Feedback Hub.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-adds-telemetry-to-monitor-windows-11-sluggishness-i

 Nvidia H20 AI GPU inventory is limited — but Nvidia is making a new B30 model for China to comply with export restrictions

Nvidia has reportedly told Chinese customers it will not resume production of its H20 AI GPUs despite a U.S. policy reversal, and is reportedly preparing a slower but cheaper Blackwell-based B30 GPU to comply with export restrictions and remain competitive in China.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-h20-ai-gpu-inventory-is-limited-but-nv

The fan-made mod of the original Fallout game has a real trailer and it looks sick

Fallout: Bakersfield is a fan-made mod of the 1990s original that's been on our radar for a few years. We got a little teaser ">back in 2022, but it's been radio silence since then. Now there's an ">actual trailer filled with gameplay footage and it looks pretty nifty.

Developer Alexander "Red888

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Google adds separate work and personal accounts to Chrome on iOS

Google has introduced new features for Chrome on iOS that help users bifurcate work and personal data by using separate Google accounts. As more employers implement bring your own device (BYOD) policies, employees increasingly access company resources from browsers on their personal devices. Devices connected to a managed Googl

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OpenAI is getting closer with the UK government

The UK government has announced a new strategic partnership with OpenAI that could lead the company to "expand AI security research collaborations, explore investing in UK AI infrastructure like data centers, and find new way

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Xbox cloud games will soon follow you just about everywhere

Microsoft just launched a service for Xbox Insiders that brings all cloud-playable games, along with play histories, to the official Xbox PC app. This includes console exclusives spanning multiple generations and hundreds of other releases. The service extends to games owned by the player and

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 The UK could make a U-turn on Apple's encryption backdoor demand

US officials have criticized the order that led Apple to remove its iCloud end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February. Now, the UK is reportedly looking for a way to back down.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/the-uk-could-make-a-u-turn-on-apples-encryption-backdoor-demand

 More popular npm packages hijacked to spread malware

Criminals aim to smuggle malware in a widely popular npm package with over 30 million weekly downloads.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/more-popular-npm-packages-hijacked-to-spread-malware

iOS 27 set to be built for Apple’s most exciting product in years

Apple is set to begin work on the iOS 27 operating system, which will be a very different release for the brand as it'll be designed for the upcoming iPhone Fold

The post iOS 27 set to be built for Apple’s most exciting product in years appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/ios-27-set-to-be-built-iphone-fold

You won’t find a better budget phone deal than this low price Honor

The HONOR X6c may only cost £89.99 right now (down from £129.99), but don’t let the price fool you as it holds its own against the competition in some seriously impressive ways.

The post You won’t find a better budget phone deal than this low price Honor appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

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We don’t need an iPhone Fold to make foldables mainstream

I’ve seen plenty of people say something to the effect of, “once Apple makes a foldable, they’ll go mainstream” – and I’ve got to say, I massively disagree. While Apple might’ve had some success had it released its foldable iPhone in the past couple of years, now – or in 2026, when it’s rumoured for [...]

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Ring says the ‘May 28 camera hack’ going viral on TikTok wasn’t actually a hack
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Add several features to Chrome with this free DeepSeek AI extension
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Crucial’s speedy Gen 5 SSD is already a bargain—and today, it’s 36% off
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This folding wireless charger is also a magnetic phone stand, now 20% off
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 China's YMTC moves to break free of U.S. sanctions by building production line with homegrown tools — aims to capture 15% of NAND market by late 2026

Despite being on the U.S. Entity List since 2022 and cut off from advanced foreign fab tools, YMTC is pushing forward with plans to expand production to 150,000 wafers per month and trial a fully localized manufacturing line.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/chinas-ymtc-moves-to-break-free-of-u-s-sanctions-by-building-production-line-with-home

Handling JavaScript Event Listeners With Parameters

Event listeners are essential for interactivity in JavaScript, but they can quietly cause memory leaks if not removed properly. And what if your event listener needs parameters? That’s where things get interesting. Amejimaobari Ollornwi shares which JavaScript features make handling parameters with event handlers both possible and well-supported. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/07/handling-javascript-event-listeners-parameters/

This Anker power bank that can charge a laptop is 30 percent off right now

Prime Day has come and gone, but power bank stalwart Anker still has some compelling deals to keep your devices charged while on the go. Among these is the

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Amazon includes a free $300 gift card when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

We are mere days away from the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 on July 25. Amazon is enticing customers to try out the foldable handset by throwing in a $300 gift card

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A Primer on Focus Trapping

Focus trapping is about managing focus within an element, such that focus always stays within it. The whole process sounds simple in theory, but it can quite difficult to build in practice, mostly because of the numerous parts to you got to manage.


A Primer on Focus Trapping originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

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SAVE Student Loan Borrowers Are Up Against an Aug. 1 Deadline. Here's What Experts Suggest

Interest on federal student loan balances will start accruing in August for the millions of borrowers in the SAVE repayment plan. But payments remain in forbearance. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/save-student-loan-borrowers-are-up-against-an-aug-1-deadline-heres-what-experts-suggest/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Wine Freshness Hacks: Expert Storage Tips for Any Bottle

Although a sealed bottle of wine can stay good for years, an opened bottle of wine is an entirely different story. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wine-freshness-hacks-expert-storage-tips-for-any-bottle/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, July 22 (game #506)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-22-july-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 22 (game #772)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-22-july-2025

 ChatGPT was down for many – here's what we know about the outage that hit some paid subscribers

OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT was experiencing issues for some paid users on July 21. The issue is now resolved, and here's what we know about the partial outage.

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/chatgpt-down-outage-july-21-2025

 Tired of clunky mobile editing? Here’s the AI fix photographers love

Turn your mobile device into a professional editing studio with Luminar’s AI-driven tools – fast, intuitive, and built for photographers

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/photography/tired-of-clunky-mobile-editing-heres-the-ai-fix-photographers-love

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review

It's a big year for Samsung's flip-style foldable, with boosted hardware that allows the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to compete with the best around.

The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7

You can get 60% off this luxurious Philips Sonicare toothbrush rignt now

Grab the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Series Electric Toothbrush for just £121. That's a huge £178 off its original £299.99 launch price.

The post You can get 60% off this luxurious Philips Sonicare toothbrush rignt now appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/you-can-get-60-off-

The powerful Vax Rapid Power Revive is now an affordable way to clean your carpets

It's all too easy to settle for a basic vacuum and a bit of elbow grease, but if you want your carpets looking their absolute best, the Vax Rapid Power Revive is the way to go at just £119.

The post The powerful Vax Rapid Power Revive is now an affordable way to clean your carpets appeared first on Trusted Reviews

 I've been enjoying this 2-in-1 AI laptop more than I expected, but it feels like it was made to go on sale

The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) is a great 2-in-1 AI laptop for a great price, especially when it goes on sale. Even before my review, I began seeing deals.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnibook-x-flip-14-2025-review

 Windows 11 will finally let you share audio to multiple devices at once

Microsoft is working on a "shared audio" feature that will let you connect to two devices to play audio from, a feature that other platforms have had for years.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-will-finally-let-you-share-audio-to-multiple-devices-at-once