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Nvidia is rumored to be cutting production of RTX 5000 GPUsManufacturing levels are supposedly looking at a 20% cut, or more, in JulyIf true, as the effects of that filter through, we can expect price rises by SeptemberNvidia could be planning to cut down production of its RTX 5000 graphics cards, according to a new rumor, which would of course mean less stock on shelves.Japanese tech blog Gazlog noticed a Chiphell post (via Wccftech) claiming this is the case, and that Nvidia has already reduced supply of its Blackwell graphics cards as of June.We're told that in May 2025, RTX 5000 supply stabilized and stock levels of the GPUs increased, with prices falling - in some cases, below MSRP. Team Green has therefore seemingly decided to reduce stock levels from July, with supply expected to drop by between 20% to 30% compared to June - and as noted, there's already been something of a cut in production for June.Of course, leaner amounts of inventory would mean the possible specter of GPU price rises, but we must be very careful around the speculation aired here. Particularly as it derives from Chiphell, which isn't always the most reliable source - though it has provided hardware rumors that have proved true in the past.(Image credit: Future / John Loeffler)Analysis: Grab a GPU quickly?This is a rumor I'd be particularly cautious about seeing as the theorized drop in production is a hefty one. If true, though, it would indeed mean that prices for Nvidia's RTX 5000 GPUs are surely set to rise.Why would Nvidia be planning such a move? Well, part of the assertion made here is that prices have fallen too much, due to GPU stock getting beefed up beyond the demand that's out there. A further theory is that Nvidia may want to allocate chips elsewhere, namely to graphics cards for China, primarily the new version of the GeForce RTX 5090 D (the Asian variant of the Blackwell flagship). The latter sounds like a plausible enough scenario, certainly.Of course, if production is indeed being adjusted as this rumor suggests, the effects of that won't be felt immediately, but rather in a couple of months. (As there are already chips out there being distributed, of course, in the long chain of events that happens when putting together graphics cards).What this amounts to is the prospect of price rises around September time, and funnily enough, that idea jives with other chatter from the GPU grapevine that we've been hearing lately. Namely, the speculation from Moore's Law is Dead on YouTube that due to various factors – relating to tariffs, and also hardware upgrades because of the end of support for Windows 10 – graphics card price hikes are coming in Q4 of 2025 (from October, in other words).All of which, given this fresh rumor, adds up to some seriously heavy hinting that now might be the best time to buy a GPU, particularly if you're eyeing up one of Nvidia's RTX 5000 models. And with Prime Day about to happen – and early deals already available, in fact – you might want to keep a close eye on potential GPU bargains therein. Any discounted graphics cards could possibly represent the cheapest prices you might see this year, as Black Friday will come too late to avoid what's in the pipeline in terms of price rises, at least in theory.You might also like...Nobody wants 8GB GPUs from Nvidia and AMD – and this retailer just made that clearWhere to buy AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070: the best retailers in the US and UK to check for stockI've reviewed three generations of 3D V-cache processors, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the best there is

The best value in security cameras is back. This Prime Day deal has two Blink Mini 2 cameras for only $35. That's half off — and $5 less than you'd usually pay for only one of them. This matches a Black Friday record low for the pair.

The Blink Mini 2 is a recent offering, arriving in 2024. The compact camera has a built-in LED spotlight, a low-light sensor and color night vision capabilities. It supports 1080p live view, which should be plenty sharp enough for regular use. Its field of view is wider than that of the original model. (It's 143 degrees diagonally vs. 110 in its predecessor.)

Being an Amazon product, it's no surprise that it works with Alexa. The camera has two-way audio, so you can chat with your pooch while you're out. It also supports person detection, but you'll need a subscription for that. (They start at $3 per month or $30 per year for one device.)

Although it's primarily an indoor camera, you can also use the Blink Mini 2 outdoors. However, that requires a $10 weather-resistant power adapter. The camera is available in black and white. Both colors are available for the $35 deal.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/prime-day-deals-include-a-bundle-of-two-blink-mini-2-cameras-for-35-201819333.html?src=rss

It’s Amazon Prime Day again, except this time it’s a four-day affair, the longest Prime Day ever. There are an overwhelming number of deals and discounts to sift through, but this steep sale on Apple AirPods Pro 2 is one of the best out there. For Prime Day, these wireless, noise-canceling headphones are selling for $160. This is only $6 higher than its record low price, and at a regular price of $249, you’re looking at 36 percent off.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 were our overall pick for best wireless earbuds for iPhone, as well as our pick for best overall AirPods. In our hands-on review, we were impressed with the Active Noise Cancelling, as well as the transparency mode for when you’re trying to hear the outside world. We found that the audio quality on the 2nd generation of AirPods Pro was an improvement over the first, thanks to a new amplifier, driver and transducer. We also liked that you could seamlessly switch between Apple devices while using them.

We do wish the battery life was a bit better, as they offer just six hours of listening per charge with an additional 30 hours provided by the case. In looking at the design of these AirPods, we wouldn’t be mad at a bit of an update. I guess if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it? After all, the design of an AirPod is almost instantly recognizable, so perhaps Apple wants to keep it that way.

Far and away our biggest gripe is the price of the Apple AirPods Pro. $249 is a hefty price to pay for a set of earbuds, so we’re grateful that sales like Amazon Prime Day provide a great opportunity to snag a pair for far less.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-airpods-pro-drop-to-160-for-prime-day-135116386.html?src=rss

Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, July 7 (game #1260).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.Quordle today (game #1261) - hint #1 - VowelsHow many different vowels are in Quordle today?• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1261) - hint #2 - repeated lettersDo any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 0.Quordle today (game #1261) - hint #3 - uncommon lettersDo the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?• Yes. One of Q, Z, X or J appears among today's Quordle answers.Quordle today (game #1261) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 2.If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:Quordle today (game #1261) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?• P• P• G• ORight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.Quordle today (game #1261) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Quordle, game #1261, are…PLIEDPRANKGAWKYOXIDEThis was a really difficult one.Somehow I managed to get through without a mistake. This was mainly due to using common letter combinations – PRA and GA and IDE and LIED – and then filling in the blanks. It doesn’t always work, but it did for me today.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Daily Sequence today (game #1261) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1261, are…GODLYGIANTPRIORHARRYQuordle answers: The past 20Quordle #1260, Monday, 7 July: DROLL, TRUCE, TWIRL, SINCEQuordle #1259, Sunday, 6 July: AMPLY, SPAWN, EXTOL, RIDGEQuordle #1258, Saturday, 5 July: HAVEN, SNAKE, DREAM, TORUSQuordle #1257, Friday, 4 July: FAVOR, SKUNK, GAWKY, FLUFFQuordle #1256, Thursday, 3 July: DANCE, EYING, GLAZE, EGRETQuordle #1255, Wednesday, 2 July: INANE, SCOUR, ELITE, ULCERQuordle #1254, Tuesday, 1 July: REBAR, YEARN, FORTH, CROWDQuordle #1253, Monday, 30 June: INGOT, INFER, TAPIR, CLUEDQuordle #1252, Sunday, 29 June: MIRTH, APTLY, SCRUB, SMACKQuordle #1251, Saturday, 28 June: AWOKE, SMOKY, DEVIL, SWINGQuordle #1250, Friday, 27 June: SPEAK, EAGLE, AVERT, SUINGQuordle #1249, Thursday, 26 June: SLUMP, REBUS, GUAVA, MONEYQuordle #1248, Wednesday, 25 June: SOGGY, CLASH, MODEM, SQUADQuordle #1247, Tuesday, 24 June: QUALM, SQUIB, AXIAL, FLACKQuordle #1246, Monday, 23 June: PIXEL, FJORD, STEAL, EXISTQuordle #1245, Sunday, 22 June: WREST, CRAZE, PAPAL, SCIONQuordle #1244, Saturday, 21 June: BUDDY, GROUT, BEGIN, MADAMQuordle #1243, Friday, 20 June: BRAID, DULLY, HASTE, LURIDQuordle #1242, Thursday, 19 June: BRUSH, ISLET, FRUIT, PRIVY

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, July 7 (game #491).Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Strands today (game #492) - hint #1 - today's themeWhat is the theme of today's NYT Strands?• Today's NYT Strands theme is… So extraNYT Strands today (game #492) - hint #2 - clue wordsPlay any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.SOME TRIPDEARSTONESOREPRAMNYT Strands today (game #492) - hint #3 - spangram lettersHow many letters are in today's spangram?• Spangram has 6 lettersNYT Strands today (game #492) - hint #4 - spangram positionWhat are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?First side: left, 5th rowLast side: right, 5th rowRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Strands today (game #492) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Strands, game #492, are…TIMECHANGEKEYSMOMENTBEDROOMHANDSPARTSTIRESSPANGRAM: SPARESMy rating: HardMy score: 1 hintIt took me a while to move on today after getting TIME, so I took a hint from my many non-game words and CHANGE made me switch from thinking we were looking for extra things to spare things.The spangram SPARES was disconcertingly short; I was looking for other words to tag on to “spare” before finally just adding the S.That said, it was a pleasant change from those big curly spangram snakes that take up big chunks of the board.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Monday, July 7, game #491)BUNKLAKEFLAGPOLECANTEENLODGEFIELDHOUSESPANGRAM: SUMMER CAMPWhat is NYT Strands?Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, July 7 (game #757).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Connections today (game #758) - today's words(Image credit: New York Times)Today's NYT Connections words are…FLINGKEYCARPENTERBENCHPINCANDYMAJORTHINGMIRRORLEGENDAFFAIRCODESCALEPASSWORDLOCKERRELATIONSNYT Connections today (game #758) - hint #1 - group hintsWhat are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: On the sideGREEN: Where athletes go after a gameBLUE: “Open up”PURPLE: Share the same nameNeed more clues?We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…NYT Connections today (game #758) - hint #2 - group answersWhat are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: LIAISON GREEN: SEEN IN A LOCKER ROOM BLUE: SOMETHING ENTERED FOR ACCESS PURPLE: JOHNS Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Connections today (game #758) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Connections, game #758, are…YELLOW: LIAISON AFFAIR, FLING, RELATIONS, THINGGREEN: SEEN IN A LOCKER ROOM BENCH, LOCKER, MIRROR, SCALEBLUE: SOMETHING ENTERED FOR ACCESS CODE, KEY, PASSWORD, PINPURPLE: JOHNS CANDY, CARPENTER, LEGEND, MAJORMy rating: EasyMy score: PerfectThis was one of the easiest rounds of Connections I can remember, with no crossover confusion and four very gettable groups.Despite this I’m still annoyed that I didn’t get JOHNS, as it was the first thing I thought of when I saw LEGEND and CANDY, but I pursued LIASON instead. Including a vintage British prime minister may have thrown some players, but as a vintage Brit myself I had no such excuse.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Monday, July 7, game #757)YELLOW: INFORMANT CANARY, LEAK, RAT, SOURCEGREEN: BIG IMPRESSION FOOTPRINT, IMPACT, MARK, SPLASHBLUE: BASKETBALL MOVES BLOCK, DRIBBLE, PASS, SHOOTPURPLE: TOP___ BANANA, DOG, HAT, SECRETWhat is NYT Connections?NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Android Auto's Spotify app gets a handy little redesign in latest updateJam function allows those in the vehicle to collaborate on playlistsMinor changes to the UI make Spotify easier to navigateA recent update to the Android Auto Spotify app has introduced some handy design tweaks and an additional feature that lets passengers to get involved in the playlist-curating action.Arguably the biggest update is the addition of the popular ‘Jam’ function that allows anyone in the car to scan a QR code and then join the Jam session to add tracks to a shared queue. It saves the need for a driver or front passenger to manually enter musical suggestions.The driver or owner of the Spotify account linked to the Android Auto system still has full control over who can join and suggest music, but the owner must have a Spotify Premium account to commence a Jam session. That said, free users can still join the Jam.(Image credit: 9to5Google)Some of the other updates are slightly less obvious, with a mild refresh to the user interface that includes a more prominent ‘Downloaded’ section in the library, which allows for easier navigation to those tracks, podcasts or audiobooks that have been downloaded for offline use.In addition to this, there is a new floating search shortcut that opens a dedicated search page for Spotify, according to 9to5Google. Prior to this update, voice-operated Google Assistant was the only way to safely search for music when driving.Rather than Google Assistant finding the track and immediately playing it, the new dedicated Spotify search function allows the user to search for albums and tracks, with the results shown in the Spotify app.More to come from Android Auto (Image credit: Google)In May this year, Google hosted its annual I/O event, which introduced new developer programs and tools that would allow greater flexibility on the Android Auto platform.Games and communication apps were a particular focus, with the promise of greater video integration when the vehicle is parked. Google also stated that it was working with OEMs to enable audio-only listening for video apps while driving.According to 9to5google, other media apps will receive similar updates in the coming months, with Amazon Music and YouTube Music all due a refresh.You might also likeAndroid Auto is getting video and browser apps for your car dashboard – and more weather apps tooAndroid Auto is about to get a big Gemini upgrade – and there's good news and bad newsHere's what Google Gemini will look like on your Android Auto dashboard

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) has become one of the most talked-about topics in technology circles, evoking excitement, speculation and concern. Yet for leaders navigating today’s rapidly evolving AI and digital landscape, the more relevant questions are not about when AGI might arrive, but what it means, why it matters and how to prepare.As we move through 2025, the AGI conversation must shift from abstract futurism to concrete implications for markets, operations and society.Explaining AGI beyond the buzzwordGenerative AI, which surged in popularity during 2022 and 2023, is undergoing a necessary recalibration. After widespread experimentation, many enterprises are discovering that implementation hurdles—ranging from hallucination risks to integration costs and regulatory uncertainty—are often greater than anticipated.Gartner now places generative AI in the woeful “trough of disillusionment” category of its Hype Cycle—not because the underlying technologies lack promise, but because expectations exceeded what current systems can reliably deliver.This moment of pause presents an opportunity for business leaders to reframe the AGI discussion away from timelines and hype, and toward more meaningful strategic considerations. One such consideration is the question of which capabilities truly define AGI—that is, what exactly is AGI?The term is often used loosely to mean a sort of omniscient software, but in reality, general intelligence encompasses a variety of functions: transferring knowledge across domains, reasoning about causality, navigating social contexts, generating creative solutions and making decisions under uncertainty.Each of these functions presents distinct technical challenges and offers different kinds of value—and risk. Rather than treating AGI as a monolith, businesses should assess which cognitive functions are most relevant to their industries and operational needs—those capable of best delivering shareholder value, contributing to society, and strengthening long-term strategic advantage.Moving from AGI benchmarks to AGI benefitsSimilarly, progress in AI tools should not be measured by leaderboard performance alone. Accuracy in narrow tasks is not equivalent to intelligence. A model that excels at answering trivia questions may fail catastrophically in unfamiliar or ambiguous scenarios.For businesses, robustness, adaptability and reliability matter far more than benchmark supremacy. The focus should be on how systems perform in dynamic, real-world environments—how they generalize, how they fail and how those failures are detected and mitigated.The evolving regulatory landscapeGovernance is another area where AGI debates intersect with pressing business concerns. Regulatory frameworks are evolving but remain uneven. The European Union’s AI Act took hold in 2024, establishing specific requirements for high-risk systems. Global standards organizations like ISO and IEEE are proposing early frameworks for AGI safety, but comprehensive oversight mechanisms remain nascent.For companies operating across jurisdictions or deploying powerful AI models, proactive governance—through internal audits, industry collaboration and policy advocacy—is quickly becoming a strategic necessity.The here and now of AGIAs businesses grapple with how AGI will work in the future, current AI systems are already reshaping industries and altering risk landscapes, for better and worse. In healthcare, diagnostic tools are improving access and efficiency, while innovations like Google DeepMind’s AlphaFold are accelerating drug discovery. In construction, AI-based safety monitoring has been linked to significant reductions in workplace incidents.Meanwhile, in finance and commerce, the rise of deepfake technologies has exposed organizations to new forms of fraud and brand risk. In one 2024 poll, 26% of executives said their organization had experienced at least one “deepfake incident targeting financial and accounting data” in the past 12 months—a trend with real implications for cybersecurity and trust.The labor market is also undergoing transformation. Cognizant’s New work, new world research found that 90% of jobs could be disrupted by generative AI. This change will surely be exacerbated by AGI. For business leaders, this is not merely a workforce planning issue but a strategic opportunity: to invest in reskilling, shape future-of-work policies, and support talent transitions that keep their organizations resilient and competitive.The time to address AGI questions is nowAll these developments suggest that the most urgent AGI-related challenges are not in the distant future—they are here now. The AGI risks that often animate discussions, such as misalignment with human values or concentration of power, are already playing out in today’s systems. Addressing these challenges now not only mitigates near-term harm but also lays the foundation for responsibly navigating more advanced capabilities down the line.Ultimately, AGI should not be seen as a finish line, but as part of a broader continuum of increasingly capable AI systems. The question may not be when machines might match human intelligence, but what kind of intelligent systems we are choosing to develop today, and whether they align with long-term goals of trust, accountability and economic inclusion.We list the best Large Language Models (LLMs) for coding.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro

Ingram Micro tells some employees to work from home as it tackles cyberattackUnconfirmed reports claim the attack is the work of SafePayNo information about stolen data yetIngram Micro, a global distributor of information technology (IT) products and services, has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack which forced it to shut down parts of its infrastructure, prevented it from operating properly, and sent some of its employees to work from home.In a press release published on its website, the company said it recently identified ransomware on “certain of its internal systems.” As a result, it “proactively” took some systems offline, and implemented “other mitigation measures”. Third-party cybersecurity experts were also brought in to assist with the investigation, and the police were notified.“Ingram Micro is working diligently to restore the affected systems so that it can process and ship orders, and the company apologizes for any disruption this issue is causing its customers, vendor partners, and others,” the press release concludes.Get 55% off Incogni's Data Removal service with code TECHRADAR Wipe your personal data off the internet with the Incogni data removal service. Stop identity thievesand protect your privacy from unwanted spam and scam calls.View DealSmuggling throughWhile Ingram Micro did not detail the attack, the culprits, or sensitive files potentially stolen in the attack, BleepingComputer reported that the incident was the work of SafePay, a relatively young ransomware operation that emerged between September and November, 2024.This group engages in the usual double-extortion tactics (encryption + data theft), and claims to have breached more than 200 organizations across different industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, or education.The publication also reports that SafePay’s hackers broke in through the company’s GlobalProtect VPN platform, and left ransom notes on employee devices. Some employees were sent to work from home and were allegedly told not to use the GlobalProtect VPN access.Among the systems impacted by the breach is Ingram Micro’s AI-powered Xvantage distribution platform, and the Impulse license provisioning platform. Other internal services are operating as usual.Ingram Micro is a giant in the IT products and services industry, servicing more than 160,000 customers globally, including giants such as Apple, HP, or Cisco.You might also likeThe AI-powered future of ransomware is coming soon - here's what we need to look out forTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

Robot vacuums can be a big help around the house by automating a regular chore, but they can be pretty expensive. That’s why it’s a wise decision to wait for a shopping event like Amazon Prime Day to buy one, when you can usually save hundreds off the sticker price.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 has just about arrived, and it’s brought excellent deals to many of our top picks for the best robot vacuums available today. The devices range from entry-level to midrange to high-end dirt suckers, and iRobot, Shark, Eufy and others are represented among the deals. There are even some solid cordless vacuums on sale as well as part of the Prime Day deals. Here are the best Prime Day vacuum deals we could find.

Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals

iRobot Roomba 104 Combo robot vacuum and mop for $250 (44 percent off): This combo machine will vacuum and mop on its own, plus it comes with an auto-empty base as well. That means it will automatically empty the dry debris it collects into the base after every cleaning job.

iRobot Roomba Plus 405 for $400 (50 percent off): This newer Roomba model comes with a dock that both empties and refills its mopping reservoir and cleans its mop pad in between uses. In addition to mopping, this machine vacuums and supports smart mapping so you can better target where it should clean on a per-job basis.

Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum for $280 (49 percent off): A version of our favorite robot vacuum, this Shark machine has strong suction power and won't choke at the first sight of pet hair or big dust bunnies. Its self-emptying base is bagless as well, which means you won't have to buy propriety bags to refill it with over time. This auto-empty base has a 30-day capacity, but you can spend a bit more if you want a model with a 60-day capacity.

Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro robot vacuum and mop for $800 (33 percent off): This Shark machine is one of our favorites in part because it truly lives up to its name. Thanks to its self-emptying dock that handles vacuumed debris along with clean and dirty mopping water, you really don't have to touch the thing for at least 30 days in between cleanings. We found it to be a solid autonomous dirt sucker, and its mopping capabilities are quite good to match.

Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum for $150 (46 percent off): A favorite budget robot vacuum of ours, the 11S Max has a slim profile that allows it to easily get other some furniture that other robovacs can't reach. It does a good job of sucking up dirt and debris, and even though it doesn't have Wi-Fi connectivity, it comes with a remote control that gives you most of the functions an app would have.

Roborock Q7 M5+ for $280 (35 percent off): This robovac has 10,000Pa suction power, LiDAR navigation, an anti-tangle brush design and Wi-Fi connectivity. It also comes with a self-cleaning base that can hold up to seven weeks of debris before it needs to be emptied.

Best Prime Day vacuum deals

Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum for $300 (36 percent off): This Dyson stick vacuum has 40 minutes of runtime, a lightweight design and two power modes to choose from. It comes with four attachments, including the Motorbar cleaner head that works on all floor types, and it can easily convert to a more compact handheld vacuum to take out to your car when it needs a cleaning.

Dyson V15 Detect Plus for $570 ($180 off): You can't get much better than a Dyson if you're on the market for a cordless stick vacuum, and the V15 Detect delivers. It's our current top pick for the best cordless vacuum overall thanks to its excellent suction power, lightweight design, good battery life and the included Fluffy Optic cleaning head that uses a laser to show you where all the debris is while you're using it.

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty cordless vacuum for $430 (28 percent off): Shark's cordless vacuums are just as good as their robot vacuums, and you can usually find them on sale for less than other major brands. This one has great suction power and a relatively lightweight design, but the fact that it comes with a self-emptying base makes it an ultra-convenient choice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-amazon-prime-day-robot-vacuum-deals-that-you-can-get-right-now-for-2025-140049570.html?src=rss

JPMorgan has raised the alarm on the growing threat posed by modern software integration models. The global finance corporation released an open letter to its technology suppliers as a call for them to modernize their security or risk being cut off. It’s a bold, necessary move in an era where one weak link can unravel an entire organization's cyber defenses.Security architecture must be modernized to keep pace with growing threats and ensure organizations can continue to operate safely. However, as well we know, visibility is the bedrock of any resilient security strategy. Without full, real-time insight into all assets, especially those brought in by third-party suppliers, organizations are effectively flying blind. Recent high-profile breaches in the retail sector have shown us that even the most sophisticated enterprises are vulnerable when blind spots exist in their supply chains.So while the open letter places a lot of emphasis on third parties and their role in supply chain security, it shouldn’t divert responsibility away from businesses themselves. Organizations must take ownership and enforce compliance and security standards across their supplier ecosystem. When disaster strikes, it doesn’t matter where the fault lies, it’s only the victim who suffers.Third-party risk is first-party responsibilityExpecting every supplier to meet high security standards is only part of the equation. Businesses can’t enforce what you can’t see, and right now, many don’t have real-time visibility into their own assets, let alone those of their partners.The problem is, too many are still burying their heads in the sand. Many senior executives cling to the dangerous assumption that "the IT team has it covered" or that cyber insurance will magically fix everything after an attack. History is plagued by organizations who underinvested, or perhaps more accurately mis-invested, in cyber resilience and failed to properly understand the risk until they were dealing with a full-blown crisis.Attacks on retail giants like Target and more recently M&S and the Co-op have shown us what happens when third-party risk is underestimated. These aren’t startups with immature IT, they’re household names with serious resources. And still, the breach came through third-party access points.Some businesses are genuinely overwhelmed by the technical complexity and competing priorities, but others have simply been lulled into complacency by years of dodging cybersecurity incidents through sheer luck rather than good management.But it’s not always deliberate ignorance. It often comes down to decision paralysis where leaders are confronted with an intimidating wall of threats and solutions and simply don't know where to begin. This is often combined with a reluctance to spend money when they themselves haven’t experienced an attack. The easiest approach therefore ends up being to delay making a decision. However this inaction just allows security gaps to grow larger by the day as attackers refine their methods.The unfortunate reality is that many businesses only develop robust cybersecurity practices after suffering a significant breach when the damage is already done.Don’t invest in more tools; invest in smarter architectureBoosting cyber resilience is not about adding more tools to an already extensive tech stack; it’s about ensuring that every part of that stack functions cohesively. Collectively, we need less complexity, more clarity and above all, the ability to continuously control. That’s how to build security that lasts.At a minimum, cybersecurity should be treated like safety or finance at board-level, as something that is supported by automation, continuously monitored and managed and it starts with visibility. Full, continuous visibility across the entire tech stack, including third-party integrations, is the only way to manage modern threat paths. It’s not enough to trust a supplier’s word. You need evidence, you need monitoring, and you need to know the moment something changes.Regulatory compliance also places huge importance on third party risk, which should be a big indicator that organizations need to take the proactive steps in ensuring that their third parties are secure. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ISO 27001 and NIS 2 all mandate that third party risk is now a core compliance requirement.So, while the knee-jerk response to JPMorgan’s letter might be to bolt on yet another tool, more tech isn’t always the answer. In reality, it often just adds complexity which works against businesses looking for greater cyber resilience.Take ownership of your securityManaging third party risk isn’t something businesses can shift to their suppliers. Instead the Board must listen to their cyber teams who are crying out for the right systems and support. Only then can they take control and ensure they have the ability to monitor systems continuously, align security frameworks and surface evidence of compliance and risk in real time. That’s where the future of cybersecurity lies, and it will help them prepare for whatever new threats emerge.If you’re still relying on supplier questionnaires and periodic audits to manage third-party risk, you’re already behind. Working with third-parties is a two way street and requires ongoing collaboration. Businesses are just as responsible for their own security, and must proactively hold partners accountable for their end. JPMorgan’s letter is a wake-up call, but the response shouldn’t be panic. It should be clarity and control.We've featured the best encryption software.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro

The UK Government put forward a consultation to ban public sector organizations from paying ransomware demands. An enacted ban would prohibit central and local government organizations, as well as other bodies considered Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), from making payments to a threat actor in the event of a ransomware attack.One pro-ban theory is that this kind of restriction would remove an attacker’s justification or desire to attack. Knowing they won’t get paid, an attack is a waste of time, right? But would this actually work? To the credit of pro-ban believers, there’s also no guarantee that payment to an attacker will result in the promised decryption or safe return of stolen information – attackers may just take the money and run.Ideally, implementing a ban on payments minimizes the number and frequency of attacks by eliminating the reward of a payout. However, there are both ethical and moral dilemmas associated with not paying ransoms.Where it concerns a CNI victim, there may be lives at risk. The easiest example is a hospital. Imagine your local hospital falls victim of a targeted ransomware attack and all of the internet-connected devices within the facility cannot properly function to sustain the lives of those inside. Or perhaps a water supply or electricity facility that provides service to the hospital is targeted.These ransomware attacks would also impact the hospital and people’s lives. In the heat of the moment, those ransomware payments can be used to quickly calm the panic and return to normal, recovering bricked systems and getting critical services up and running.The potential impact of a banTo put it bluntly, banning ransomware payments will not solve the problem. A total ban will make it much harder for some public sector organizations when the situation arises – and unfortunately, it will arise. As we covered, healthcare providers, for example, would be hugely affected. In my opinion, the onus should be on the victim organization to decide on whether to make a ransomware payment, especially when lives are on the line. Only those that are directly affected have enough insight and context to weigh this kind of decision based on the risks and impacts of whether or not the payment is made.If the UK does decide to implement a full ban on payments, there will be even more pressure on public sector organizations to ensure their business continuity plans are sufficient enough to protect and recover their data following a ransomware attack. Inevitably, it will lead to a new regulation, mandating and checking that all organizations from large central bodies to small niche concerns and tertiary partnerships and shared services are all in adherence.Presumably, each of these organizations already have their own technology investments and continuity plans in place, but to align with a ransomware payment ban and potential regulatory security requirements, they would have to make changes.The time to plan for ransomware response is, of course, before an incident happens. So adequate continuity and data protection policies can be level-headedly implemented, scaled and – most importantly – tested. This planning phase, on a grander scale, would include making more resources available to help public sector organizations ensure they are resilient and that their backup plans work effectively.Adopting a “center of excellence” approach would help organizations to be better prepared, protect their users, and recover more effectively. If the government were to be so kind as to implement the ban with a loophole, there would also need to be additional support for CNI organizations that must pay the ransom in order to get back to service delivery. Would there then be specific consideration for public-private partnership or outsourcing providers, and whether those private companies would also be covered by the ban?Between theory and practiceThere’s a fine line between preventing ransomware attacks by turning off the financial incentive and only encouraging attackers to change their tactics. Whereas ransomware attacks are currently often public fanfare, they could be forced into secrecy and we could see less intelligence sharing across the cybersecurity community under a ban.Ransomware remains lucrative for attackers, so it likely won’t go away any time soon. In response, regardless of the ban, organizations have to adopt real-time threat detection and response capabilities to prevent potential attacks on their cloud deployments as quickly as possible. Ultimately, maintaining effective and tested data backups in the event of something going wrong remains a crucial part of the resiliency equation.Separating systems across different networks or cloud environments also helps to prevent single points of failure that ransomware actors can exploit, reducing the blast radius and hopefully giving you some flexibility and access during an attack.In a perfect world, organizations should be able to detect a potential attack and shut it down before the ransomware is deployed. This requires preparation and the right processes and security tools. By continuing to stay one step ahead and preventing attacks, we can hopefully argue against and avoid the ransomware payment ban.We've featured the best data loss prevention service.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro

On the first morning of a new month, you’ll often find me scrolling the lists of every platform to find which streaming movies and shows simply have to go on my watchlist.Honestly, I love sitting down with my coffee and adding all of those must-see titles. Every month I hold out hope that somehow, The Vanishing from 1993, which isn't streaming anywhere – yep, not even VOD, and the physical media is OOP — will magically appear. It never does. But! I digress!I'm here to help you consider which of the best streaming services might be worth keeping for this month, and which subscriptions to perhaps pause. This tactic is known among cord-cutters as subscription hopping. Not only is it a money saver, it's also fun to say, as it conjures images of bunnies. Just me? Okay, well, without more of my silliness, here's my dive into one streamer I'm keeping, and one I'm dropping for July 2025.Here's why I'm keeping Peacock in July 2025 Danielle Deadwyler in The Woman in the Yard. (Image credit: Universal Pictures)First off: The Woman in the Yard technically dropped at the tail-end of June, but it piqued my interest on account of hearing in almost every review how thoroughly bleak it is. The film hails from Jaume Collet-Serra, whose resume seldom includes titles that don't feature Liam Neeson. Alas, he fails to appear in this PG-13 horror about a widow whose life is plagued by a mysterious woman (you guessed it, she's in the yard) who tells her "today's the day". Not your typical Blumhouse fare, so worth a watch.On July 11, we have the latest Christopher Landon. The filmmaker behind Freaky and Happy Death Day brings more of a thriller edge to Drop. The movie centres around Meghann Fahy, who is having A YEAR, as her date night is scuppered by a hooded killer who threatens to kill her kid unless she murders her date. Most of the comparisons on this reference Hitchcock, which is never a bad thing. That's how we ended up with Brian DePalma, after all.Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face (Image credit: Peacock)On the series front, there’s a great crop of new genre titles dropping episodes every week. We’ve got the season 2 finale of Poker Face arriving mid-month, which has been a who’s who of TV with its cameos, along with the SyFy series Revival. Wynonna Earp fans are already tuning into this latest show which features Melanie Scrofano as a police officer Dana Cypress who presides over an unusual Wisconsin town where the dead return to life. But see, they're not zombies, they're just back. Scrofano's cop has to investigate a murder with a victim who is now revived, making the case a real puzzler! Early word is positive on this Canadian show so add it to your watchlist.My big must-watch for the month lands right before we head into August. The season two premiere of Twisted Metal arrives July 31. I was shocked at how much I utterly adored season one despite the not-enough-Neve-Campbell of it all.Based on the PlayStation game of the same name and developed by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the duo responsible for dragging Deadpool into the big-screen mainstream, Twisted Metal ain't your typical video game adaptation. It's really, really good. The show revolves around a post-apocalyptic landscape traversed by John Doe (Anthony Mackie), a milkman tasked with shepherding a package of unknown contents across the united states on behalf of a feared leader (Campbell) along with a new-found friend (Stephanie Beatriz).Along the way he encounters all sorts of serial killers (Will Arnett is TERRIFYING), marauders, and generar ne'er do wells, and it's exhilarating. This felt like Stephen King's The Stand crossed with the best part of Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead. A trash-talkin' road trip extravaganza that's equal parts action and gore. This is a huge, huge recommend. Catch up on season one before the new one drops. Speaking of drops…Why I'm dropping Netflix in July Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2. (Image credit: Netflix )Yes, yes, I know. Netflix's July line-up for the US includes the entire Jaws and (most of) the Mission Impossible franchises along with season two of The Sandman. I wasn’t the hugest fan of season one, to be fair, so I wasn't holding out for it. But there's unfortunately no major new releases I'm excited about.The only new films to hit are both Netflix Originals; The Old Guard 2, which isn’t getting the best reviews, and Happy Gilmore 2 which drops at the end of the month. If the latter, which finds Adam Sandler returning as the titular golfer, receives good word then that’ll be one to consider if I resubscribe to Netflix in August.You might also likeEverything new on Netflix in July 2025Everything new on Max in July 2025Everything new on Paramount+ in July 2025