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AMD Threadripper Pro 9995WX dominates paper specs, but pricing will determine its true market impactThreadripper 9000 chips retain platform compatibility, easing the upgrade path for AMD usersReal-world gains depend on workload, but AMD’s benchmarks show serious multi-core firepowerAMD has officially launched its Zen 5-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-series, headlined by the powerful 9995WX with 96 cores and 192 threads.Built on the updated "Shamida Peak" architecture, the flagship chip delivers performance gains over its predecessor and claims a 2.2x lead in rendering workloads compared to Intel’s fastest Xeon W chip.With features including 384MB of L3 cache, AVX-512 support, 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes, and DDR5-6400 memory compatibility, AMD is positioning it as a top-tier solution for professionals in content creation, simulation, and AI.Architecture and compatibility offer some familiarityThe specs alone suggest it could power the fastest PC currently available. That said, the new Threadripper 9000 series retains many elements from the previous Threadripper Pro 7995WX.While clock speeds have increased slightly, now peaking at 5.4 GHz, up about 6%, thermal design power remains the same at 350W.The chips continue to use the sTR5 socket and are supported on existing WR90 and TRX50 platforms with a BIOS update, making the upgrade path relatively simple.Coolers compatible with previous Threadripper models are also supported, which is useful for users looking to upgrade with minimal disruption.AMD shared internal benchmarks showing up to 245% performance gains over Intel’s Xeon W9-3595X in tasks like LLM inference and 3D design.These results, while promising, should be viewed with caution, as vendor-supplied figures often rely on favorable workloads and testing conditions.Complicating the appeal of the 9995WX is the presence of AMD’s own EPYC 9655P. Also built on Zen 5 with 96 cores, it shares many architectural traits but is priced much lower, $6,234.99 on retail sites like Newegg.While Threadripper is optimized for single-socket workstations, the EPYC line may offer better scalability and value for users who don’t need workstation-specific firmware.For those chasing the fastest laptop or desktop build, the question becomes one of return on investment. The Threadripper Pro 9995WX might top benchmarks, but the EPYC 9655P could be the more practical choice.While AMD hasn't confirmed official pricing, the 9995WX is expected to retail above $13,000, based on its 22% performance uplift over the 7995WX, which currently sells for $10,940.99.Via TomshardwareYou might also likeThese are the best AMD graphics cards available to buy nowTake a look at the best mini PCs for every budgetRethinking power: how AI is reshaping energy demands in data centers

A brand new Hulu list has just dropped and there's a rich handful of eye-catching titles on the horizon for one of the best streaming services for June 2025.As we usually see each month, the first day of Hulu's calendar is movies galore which includes seven movies from the Alien universe (as in, the one with xenomorphs in). But one of the most-anticipated titles is the return of one of the best Hulu shows, The Bear, which comes back for season four on June 25.The titles above are definitely my stand-outs for this month, but that's not to say I'm not excited to see other movies make it into Hulu's library. From horror titles Scream (2022) and Presence (2024), to comedies The Heat (2013) and Borat (2006), Hulu packs something for everyone.Everything new on Hulu in June 2025Arriving on June 1 Adam (movie)Alien (movie)Alien 3 (movie)Alien Resurrection (movie)Alien vs. Predator (movie)Alien: Covenant (movie)Aliens (movie)Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (movie)Beasts Of The Southern Wild (movie)Before Midnight (movie)Betsy's Wedding (movie)Beverly Hills Ninja (movie)Big Eden (movie)Big Fish (movie)The Big Hit (movie)Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (movie)Blue Jasmine (movie)Boy Meets Girl (movie)Breakin' All the Rules (movie)The Bronze (movie)Bubble Boy (movie)Bugsy (movie)Cedar Rapids (movie)The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader (movie)Cold Pursuit (movie)Cyrus (movie)Daddy Day Care (movie)Death on the Nile (movie)Deja Vu (movie)Delivery Man (movie)Dude, Where's My Car? (movie)Edge of Tomorrow (movie)Elena Undone (movie)Freddy Got Fingered (movie)The Girl Next Door (movie)Grown Ups (movie)Grown Ups 2 (movie)Happy Gilmore (movie)The Heat (movie)Hitchcock (movie)Hurricane Bianca (movie)Idiocracy (movie)Independence Day (movie)The Joy Luck Club (movie)Just Go With It (movie)Kung Fu Panda 3 (movie)Let's Be Cops (movie)Loving Annabelle (movie)Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (movie)Mamma Mia! (movie)The Mask (movie)Me And Earl And The Dying Girl (movie)Mirrors (movie)The Namesake (movie)A Perfect Ending (movie)Pineapple Express (movie)Predator (movie)The Predator (movie)Predator 2 (movie)Predators (movie)Pride + Prejudice + Zombies (movie)Prometheus (movie)Reno 911! Miami: The Movie (movie)Sordid Lives (movie)28 Weeks Later (movie)The War of the Roses (movie)We're The Millers (movie)Working Girl (movie)You Don't Mess With The Zohan (movie)Arriving on June 3I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills season 1 (TV show)Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid season 1 (TV show)The Quiz With Balls season 2 (TV show)So I'm a Spider, So What? season 1 (TV show)Wise Man's Grandchild season 1 (TV show)Yuri on Ice season 1 (TV show)Presence (movie)Arriving on June 4The Great House Revival season 5 (TV show)Arriving on June 5National Anthem (movie)Arriving on June 6Not Her First Rodeo season 1 (TV show)Predator: Killer of Killers (movie)Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation (movie)Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (movie)Hot Shots! (movie)Hot Shots! Part Deux (movie)Shallow Hal (movie)The Ringer (movie)Arriving on June 7Gypsy's Revenge season 1 (TV show)I (Almost) Got Away With It season 3 (TV show)Kids Baking Championship season 12 (TV show)Murder in the Heartland season 1 (TV show)Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing season 1 (TV show)Sister Wives season 12 (TV show)Arriving on June 8Scream (movie)Arriving on June 9Beyblade X season 1B (TV show)Arriving on June 10Call Her Alex (TV show)And Then We Danced (movie)Clifford the Big Red Dog (movie)Arriving on June 11The Snake (TV show)Gran Turismo (movie)Arriving on June 12The 1% Club season 2 (TV show)Arriving on June 13Atsuko Okatsuka: Father (comedy special)Absolution (movie)Arriving on June 1490 Day Fiance season 5 (TV show)90 Day Fiance UK season 2 (TV show)Guy's Grocery Games seasons 32 & 33 (TV show)I'd Kill For You season 3 (TV show)Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang (comedy special)Arriving on June 16My Happy Ending season 1 (TV show)Black Christmas (movie)Arriving on June 17SALLY (documentary)Skincare (movie)Arriving on June 19The Quiet Ones (movie)Arriving on June 20The Bravest Knight season 2B (TV show)Out Come the Wolves (movie)Arriving on June 23Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything (documentary)Helck season 1 (TV show)My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered season 1 (TV show)My Isekai Life season 1 (TV show)Survive (movie)Arriving on June 25The Bear season 4 (TV show)Arriving on June 27F*ck Marry Kill (movie)Arriving on June 29The Bachelor seasons 27 & 28 (TV show)Arriving on June 30Boonie Bears: Time Twist (movie)Texas True Crime season 5 (TV show)The Actor (movie)You might also like The Bear season 4 and Alien: Earth release dates have been revealed, and it's worth keeping your Hulu subscription forFX confirms Shōgun season 2 is still far-off returning to Disney+ and Hulu, but two of the best characters will be backFX has birthed a new teaser trailer for Alien: Earth – here are 5 of my favorite sci-fi shows to watch on Hulu and Disney+ while you wait

Skullcandy isn’t a name that usually comes to mind when you think of premium headphones. The Utah-based company has primarily made its name in the budget space, selling more on low prices and loud, sports-heavy marketing than the promise of excellent sound quality.

With the new Method 360 ANC, the audio maker is trying to change that by latching onto another brand entirely. Skullcandy proudly boasts that its latest wireless earbuds feature “sound by Bose,” which is to say that Bose has supplied the acoustic tuning, ear tips and overall shape of the device. In fact, the new buds look quite similar to Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds from afar. But that upscale pair retails for $299 and the Method 360 ANC only costs $130 (or as low as $100 at third-party stores of this writing). So has Skullcandy managed to capture the best of Bose at a more affordable price? Kind of.

Design and features

The Method 360 ANC is indeed roughly as comfortable as the QuietComfort Ultra. Each earpiece is slightly heavier and more plastic-y — and Bose’s pair was already on the bulky side — but the soft ear gels and stability fins help them fit snug without creating too much pressure. I had no issues with them coming loose over several weeks of testing. The earbuds have an IPX4 water-resistance rating — not the best, but enough to survive most people’s workouts. The larger frame creates more space for the side touch panels, and all the controls do work reliably, which isn’t a given in the $100 range.

These earbuds also come with most of the features you’d want from a modern pair. There are active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient sound modes. Battery life is fine at eight to 11-ish hours, depending on ANC usage. They can dependably connect to two devices simultaneously, and they work with Google’s Fast Pair tech on Android devices. They support wear detection, too, and there are three different sets of ear gels and fins in the box. Any settings tweaks I’ve made in Skullcandy’s Skull-iQ app have taken effect quickly, and in general the software is easy to navigate. The only major omissions here are the lack of wireless charging and a short one-year warranty.

The Method 360 ANC is almost identical to Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in terms of design. For this review, we mainly compared the new Skullcandy buds against the QC Ultras and Anker's Soundcore Space A40, the top pick in our budget earbuds buying guide.

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Sound quality

Once you start listening to the Method 360 ANC, though, you start to see why it’s priced under $150. The default sound signature is extremely V-shaped: The bass is massive, the treble is bright and everything in between is recessed. Bass lovers should appreciate this with hip-hop, dance music and many pop songs. A track like Kendrick Lamar’s “DNA” becomes particularly easy to rock to: The low-end is deep and impactful, while a giant spike around the upper midrange keeps the vocals clear throughout. In general, the Method 360 ANC is a step up from the Anker Soundcore Space A40, the longtime top pick in our guide to the best earbuds under $100. That pair is far more muffled in the treble, whereas the Skullcandy pair’s crisper, more extended highs tend to make songs feel less closed-off.

That said, it’s very easy to see how this kind of signature could get fatiguing over time. It’s consistently intense, and the recessed mids cause it to lose details in moderately intricate compositions. An indie rock track like Hop Along’s “The Knock” is a bit of a mess, as the bassline and crunchy rhythm guitar overwhelm the lead guitar riffs and rob the raspy vocals of air. With America’s “Ventura Highway,” the folksy acoustic guitar comes through clearly, but the overemphasized treble makes “ess” sounds a touch too sharp.

The QuietComfort Ultra doesn’t exactly sound neutral, but it always comes off as more balanced by comparison. Skullcandy has also omitted support for higher-quality Bluetooth codecs, so it only supports the basic SBC and AAC. All of this is still better-than-average for bassheads shopping in this price range — just don’t expect it to compete very far beyond that. Thankfully, you can rein in some of the default profile’s excesses with a custom EQ in Skullcandy’s app.

The charging case is on the larger side, to put it mildly, and uses a sliding mechanism to open and close.

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ANC, ambient sound, call quality and one funky case

Skullcandy’s ANC is perfectly respectable for $130, and it’s great you can customize the intensity of the noise-canceling effect via the app. But it’s not on the level of the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or even the step-down QuietComfort Earbuds. It cuts out a fair chunk of the bassy rumble of an NYC subway train, but higher-pitched screeches and stop announcements are very much audible with music playing at moderate volumes.

The “Stay Aware” (ambient sound) mode, meanwhile, is passable but nothing more; it’s one of those deals where you need to keep the volume somewhat low to ensure you can hear yourself clearly. Call quality isn’t great, either: The mic does well to limit background noise, but it struggles with wind and makes your voice sound noticeably thin and processed. My testing partner said it made me sound like I was in an elevator.

My biggest complaint, however, is with the ginormous tube of a case. It’s comically large next to pairs like the QuietComfort Ultra or Space A40, so much so that I have to question just how spacious Skullcandy thinks most people’s pockets are. There is a built-in clip that lets you hook the case to a bag or belt loop, but as a resident of New York City, I will never be comfortable sauntering around with anything of value dangling on my person. Actually snapping the earbuds back into the case is cumbersome as well: You have to slide the case open, then flip the earpieces upside down and insert them on opposite sides. I can understand wanting to make something unique, but this is an instance where boring would’ve been better.

The Method 360 ANC's case has a built-in clip for attaching to bags or belt loops.

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Wrap-up

The Method 360 ANC has its problems, but most of them aren’t too surprising for a relatively affordable pair of wireless earbuds (oversized case aside). Don’t be fooled into thinking the Bose branding means you’re getting a Bose-level product — the real-deal QuietComfort Earbuds are better if you’re willing to pay more. But this is still a tier above most budget pairs we’ve tested. It has nearly all the features we’re looking for (unlike, say, the Beats Solo Buds), it’s comfortable and the sound signature will hit right if you’re hungry for bass. At its normal $130, it’s well worth considering for bassheads who can go one rung above the bargain bin. For $100 or less, it’s a great value. Just make room for that case.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/skullcandy-method-360-anc-review-a-cheaper-version-of-boses-best-earbuds-with-a-few-key-sacrifices-130047025.html?src=rss

Dell reveals new technology aimed at boosting coolingeRDHx promises more effective cooling for systemsTechnology can lower cooling costs and reduce reliance on ineffective servicesAs demand for AI continues unabated across the world, serious questions are being asked around the environmental effect the technology is having on the world around us.Dell is doing its bit with the launch of a new system it says can lead to lower cooling costs and reliance on expensive or ineffective current services.At the company's Dell Technologies World 2025 event, it revealed Dell PowerCool Enclosed Rear Door Heat Exchanger (eRDHx), its alternative to standard rear door heat exchangers, which promises to redefine cooling systems as we know them.Better cooling all roundDell says the technology behind the new system is an industry-first, and can capture 100% of IT heat generated with its self-contained airflow system, meaning it eRDHx can reduce cooling energy costs by up to 60% compared to currently available solutions.This includes saving costs and removing reliance on expensive chillers, as the eRDHx can operate with water temperatures warmer than traditional solutions (between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius).This also means customers can deploy far more racks of dense compute without increasing power consumption, helping maximize their data center capacity.The system can also help spot leaks or issues due to advanced detection systems, real-time thermal monitoring, and can work with the Dell Integrated Rack Controller service for unified management of all rack-level components.You might also likeDell CEO on why your next laptop will probably be an AI PCGen AI spending now higher than security investment for many businesses"The real danger is staying still” - Dell CEO Michael Dell claims AI is "the new electricity"

Nation-state hackers are abusing a Commvault zero-day to target SaaS companiesCISA is warning users to patch their systemsA large-scale campaign is currently ongoing, it was saidThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning the recent breach at Commvault could put many Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers at risk.In a recently published security advisory, the agency said the attack is being monitored, and urged Commvault’s customers to mitigate possible risks.Commvault's flagship product, Metallic. is a cloud-based SaaS data protection platform that provides secure backup and recovery for Microsoft 365, endpoints, VMs, databases, and other workloads. It is all hosted on Microsoft Azure, and CISA says unnamed threat actors “may have accessed client secrets for Commvault’s (Metallic) Microsoft 365 backup SaaS solution.”“This provided the threat actors with unauthorized access to Commvault’s customers’ M365 environments that have application secrets stored by Commvault.”Get Keeper Personal for just $1.67/month, Keeper Family for just $3.54/month, and Keeper Business for just $7/month​Keeper is a cybersecurity platform primarily known for its password manager and digital vault, designed to help individuals, families, and businesses securely store and manage passwords, sensitive files, and other private data. It uses zero-knowledge encryption and offers features like two-factor authentication, dark web monitoring, secure file storage, and breach alerts to protect against cyber threats.Preferred partner (What does this mean?)View DealState-sponsored attackersAt the same time, Commvault published a blog post in which it said that Microsoft reached out to warn about an ongoing state-sponsored cyberattack.The company confirmed a “handful of customers” were targeted through a zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-3928, an unspecified flaw in Commvault Web Server that can be exploited by a remote, authenticated attacker.CISA added it to its catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) on April 28, giving Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies a three-week deadline to patch things up. The bug was fixed in versions 11.36.46, 11.32.89, 11.28.141, and 11.20.217 for Windows and Linux platforms.“CISA believes the threat activity may be part of a larger campaign targeting various SaaS companies’ cloud applications with default configurations and elevated permissions,” the agency added in the advisory.The agency has also made a list of mitigations that companies should follow to minimize the chances of getting struck. These include monitoring Entra audit logs, reviewing Microsoft logs, reviewing the list of Application Registrations and Service Principles in Entra, and more. The entire list can be found on this link.Via The RegisterYou might also likeMarks & Spencer outage allegedly linked to ScatteredSpider ransomware attackTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

It might surprise you, but Memorial Day can be a great time to shop for tech. In years past, we've seen solid Memorial Day sales on all manner of gadgets including many of our favorite tablets, headphones, charging accessories, robot vacuums and more. That's on top of all the seasonal items that usually gets discounted at this time like smart grills and grilling gear, pizza ovens and outdoor tech.If you're on the market for any of those things, now's a good time to shop. Memorial Day sales are live, and we expect them to be live at least through the end of the day today. Below, we've collected all of the best Memorial Day tech deals we could find for 2025, and we'll continue to update this post with the latest offers.We'd be remiss if we didn't mention Amazon Prime Day, though. The biggest iteration of the online retailer's annual shopping event typically happens in July, and Amazon confirmed it will be back again this year (although official dates remain unknown). Tech is usually heavily discounted on Prime Day for Prime members, so if you're unsure about a purchase, you could take the chance and wait a little while longer to see if that pair of earbuds you've been eyeing drops even further in price during Prime Day. If not, Memorial Day offers the next best opportunity this time of year to save on gadgets and gear.

Best Memorial Day tech sales: Top deals

Best Memorial Day tech deals

Peacock Premium (one year) for $25 ($55 off): The latest Peacock deal gives you one year of the Premium membership for only $25 when you use the code SPRINGSAVINGS at checkout. This ad-supported tier gives you access to some live sports content and more than 50 always-on channels, as well as the whole library of on-demand TV shows and movies Peacock has to offer. The deal runs through May 30.

MasterClass (one-year) for $72 (40 percent off): MasterClass' Memorial Day sale discounts one-year subscriptions by 40 percent, which brings the most affordable tier down to $6/month or $72 for the whole year. With the Standard plan, you get access to over 200 classes that you can watch on one device while connected to the internet. For offline and multi-device access, consider one of the higher subscription tiers that are also on sale.

ProtonVPN (two years) for $81 (66 percent off): ProtonVPN two-year plans are 66 percent off and down to only $81 right now. You'll save more than $150 on the total cost of the subscription with this deal, and in addition to VPN coverage for all your devices, you also get access to features that let you block ads, malware and other trackers.

Best Buy Memorial Day sale: Running through May 26, this sale includes big discounts on laptops, TVs, wearables, appliances and more. Standout deals include the Bose QuietComfort headphones for $229, a 75-inch LG 4K TV for $480 and the GoPro Hero 11 Mini for $130.

Ooni Memorial Day sale — 20 percent off almost everything: Most of Ooni's pizza ovens are on sale for Memorial Day, including the second-gen Karu 2, which is down to $319 from $399. The company's indoor electric pizza oven, the Volt 12, is also included in the sale: you can grab it for $629 instead of the usual $899.

Anker On-the-Go sale — up to 50 percent off for members: It's free to sign up as an Anker member, and then you can get up to half off charging gear during this sale. For example, the Anker Prime 20K 200W power bank normally costs $130, but members can get it for $80 right now. Members will also get free gifts with some purchases, like a free 100W USB-C to C cable when you spend $79 or more.

Sonos Memorial Day sale —25 percent off portable speakers: You can save up to 25 percent on Sonos portable speakers right now, including the Move 2 and the Roam 2. The former is the more powerful of the two, with an IP56-rated design, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and up to 24 hours of playback time. The Roam 2, on the other hand, will be easier to toss in your bag before heading to the beach, plus it has an IP67-rated design, Wi-Fi connectivity and 10 hours of playtime.

PopSocket Memorial Day sale — up to 50 percent off: Through May 26, you can get half off some PopSocket grips, cases, wallets, mounts and more. There's a lot of variety in the styles on sale, so you'll likely be able to find something that fits your personal taste. Tons of MagSafe grips and cases are included, as well as MagSafe wallet accessories, too.

Apple AirTags (four-pack) for $75 (24 percent off): iPhone owners will appreciate how easy it is to keep track of things like wallets, keys, handbags and more with AirTags. These Bluetooth trackers monitor the location of your belongings so you can check in on them using the Find My app. Those with newer iPhones can also use UWB technology to get turn-by-turn directions to find their stuff when the AirTag is within close range.

Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C) for $68 (14 percent off): Apple's Magic Mouse has a multi-touch surface that lets you swipe and scroll easily, and it connects quickly to your Mac over Bluetooth. This latest models charges up over USB-C, and you can even connect it to the USB-C port on your Mac when it needs more juice.

Apple Watch Series 10 for $299 ($100 off): The latest Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for most people thanks to its always-on OLED display, accurate and continuous activity tracking, solid workout tracking capabilities and handy features provided by watchOS 11.

MacBook Air (M4, 13-inch) for $849 ($150 off with discount and coupon): Our top pick for the best laptop for most people, the latest MacBook Air has an impressively thin design and performance to match thanks to the M4 chipset. It also has excellent battery life and a comfortable keyboard-and-trackpad combo.

Apple iPad Air (M3, 13-inch) for $699 ($100 off): This is the larger version of our top pick for the best iPad for most people. Recently updated with the M3 chipset, the latest iPad Air is extra speedy and powerful, plus it now has a better display than before and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. If you're looking for a big-screen iPad but don't want to pay top dollar, this is the most budget-friendly option available.

Apple Pencil Pro for $99 (23 percent off): If you have a new iPad Pro or iPad Air, this is the best Apple Pencil to get. It has a built-in gyroscope, supports squeeze gestures and pressure sensitivity and still magnetically attaches to the side of iPads for charging and safe keeping.

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $298 (25 percent off): The XM6 headphones just came out, but the XM5 were our top pick for the best wireless headphones for years before that. Nothing else really comes close to Sony's XM lineup, and the XM5 remain excellent headphones today with great ANC, a lovely sound profile, good battery life, multi-device connectivity and more.

ThermoWorks ThermaPen One for $76 (30 percent off): We've long been fans of the ThermaPen One, so much so that it's reserved a spot on our best grilling gear list for a number of years. It provides accurate food temperature readings within a second or so, and its display is now brighter than the previous model. The screen will also auto-rotate depending on how you're holding the ThermaPen, so it'll be easier to read.

ThermoWorks RFX starter kit (four-probe) for $349 ($86 off): ThermoWorks' new smart grill probe is accurate and reliable, and the starter kit includes everything you need to get grilling immediately. We gave it a score of 92 in our review and declared that "the company simply does not miss."

Thermacell E-Series rechargeable mosquito repeller for $32 (20 percent off): Thermacell devices have long been some of our favorite outdoor gear, and the E-series is compact but powerful. It'll keep mosquitos away within its 20-foot range and now it comes with a fast-charging dock.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $1,049 (19 percent off): Our top pick for the best premium Android phone, the S25 Ultra has everything a tech-lover would want in a smartphone. It has excellent performance and battery life, a stunning display, a slimmer overall design and a new 50MP ultra wide sensor in the rear camera array.

Samsung Type-C flash drive (512GB) for $50 (23 percent off): This high-capacity flash drive supports read speeds up to 400MB/s and works on a variety of devices including laptops and smartphones. In addition to having a five-year warranty, this flash drive is waterproof, shock-proof, magnet-proof, temperature-proof and X-ray-proof.

Samsung 24-inch Essential monitor S30GD for $100 (23 percent off): This 1080p IPS display has a 100Hz refresh rate and can be adjusted via tilting. Its design is pretty slim with thin bezels, and it connect to your computer via HDMI port.

Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum for $350 (26 percent off): The V8 is a great entry-level Dyson that boasts 40 minutes of runtime, two power modes, a motorbar cleaner head that works on all kinds of flooring and four additional cleaning attachments. Also available at Dyson in the Absolute model.

Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum for $800 ($200 off): One of our top picks for the best robot vacuums, the 360 Vis Nav has the strongest suction of any robovac we've tested, and it has excellent obstacle avoidance. It may not come with a self-emptying base, but it does the basics of a robot vacuum arguably better than most others. Also available at Amazon, Best Buy and QVC.

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $20 (43 percent off): The top budget pick in our best streaming devices guide, this latest model of the Fire TV Stick HD is an easy way to update an aging TV with streaming smarts. It supports HD video and all major streaming services, plus the updated remote can now control your TV's power and volume.

Blink Mini 2 (two-pack) for $38 (46 percent off): These are some of the best security cameras if you're looking for something cheap and only need basic functionality. They record 1080p video and send motion alerts to your phone, plus they work with Alexa voice commands. Blink Mini 2 cams are wired, but they can be placed outside with the right weather-resistant power adapter.

Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras, 5 camera system for $200 (50 percent off): This pack-up includes give weather-resistant Blink Outdoor 4 cameras plus a Sync Module 2 to connect them all. These are some of our favorite security cameras thanks to their wireless design, accurate and speedy motion alerts and the ability to save footage locally when you use a thumb drive with the Sync Module 2.

Ring Battery Doorbell for $55 (45 percent off): This 2024 battery-powered Ring video doorbell records 1440p video, sends motion alerts to your phone and supports two-way talk, live view and quick replies. It powers up via USB-C, and it can be installed with or without hardwiring it to your existing doorbell setup.

Lenovo ThinkVision 23.8-inch Monitor T24i-30 for $139 (59 percent off): This FHD IPS panel has a three-side, NearEdgeless bezel design and can be adjusted via tilt, lift, swivel and pivot. In addition to four USB-A ports for connecting peripherals, it also supports a number of display connections including HDMI, DP and VGA.

iRobot Combo Essential robot vacuum for $150 ($125 off): This is a great entry-level robot vacuum that has the added convenience of being a mopping machine, too. It'll suck up dirt, debris and pet hair while it vacuums, and you can use the included water reservoir when you want to mop hard floors.

Levoit LVAC-200 cordless vacuum cleaner for $150 (25 percent off): A top budget pick in our best cordless vacuums guide, this Levoit machine has a single-button start, tackles debris and pet hair with ease and it has a lightweight design that can be easily disassembled for convenient storage.

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Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds for $45 ($35 off): Our top pick for the best budget wireless earbuds, the Space A40 punch above their weight in almost every way. They have excellent ANC, a good sound profile overall, a comfortable fit, multi-device connectivity and wireless charging support.

Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Robot Vacuum and Mop for $700 (30 percent off): A version of one of our favorite robot vacuums, this Shark machine can vacuum and mop floors for you. Its self-emptying base station holds up to 30 days worth of debris, and it has a refill tank for the mopping reservoir as well.

Nori Press steam iron for $90 (25 percent off): This is essentially a flat iron for your clothes with six fabric settings to get the wrinkles out of your clothes. It was one of the things on our staff wishlist during the 2024 holiday season, and it would make a great gift for apartment dwellers who don't have the space for a full ironing board, or those who travel often and need their clothes to look fresh.

Tineco Pure ONE S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for $140 ($60 off with coupon): Our top budget pick among the best cordless vacuums, this Tineco machine offers good suction and a relatively lightweight design at a great price. It also includes the company's iLoop smart sensor, which will auto-adjust suction power as you clean.

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I’ve worked in SEO for over a decade, and I can say with confidence: ecommerce brands have never had it tougher than they do right now when it comes to organic visibility.Not because SEO is dying, but because the SERP (Search Engine Results Page) is undergoing a major transformation, whether we like it or not.In 2024, we’ve seen a major shift in how search works. AI Overviews, Shopping Ads, and rich Google SERP features are no longer just experimental additions, they’re dominating the search experience, particularly on mobile.Recent data from AccuRanker confirms what many in the industry have felt for months: ecommerce click-through rates (CTR) for organic results are nosediving, especially for high-intent transactional keywords.The good news?There’s still a path forward, but it requires e-commerce brands to rethink their approach to SEO completely.In this article, I’ll break down what’s happening to organic traffic, why traditional SEO tactics are losing ground, and four ways ecommerce brands can adapt to stay visible and competitive.The data: CTRs are down, especially on mobileAccuRanker’s latest white paper examined how organic listings perform across various devices and user intents. The findings were stark:1. CTR for transactional keywords is down across the board, with mobile suffering the biggest drops.2. Even in the absence of paid ads, rich SERP features, such as “Popular Styles,” “Shop the Look,” image carousels, and AI Overviews, dominate the top of the page.3. On mobile, organic CTRs are up to 50% lower than desktop for the same keywords.In short, ranking #1 still has huge value, it just doesn’t guarantee the same volume of clicks it once did.The rise of zero-click search, where users get answers directly within Google's interface, means that even top-performing organic listings are seeing reduced traffic, not because SEO is ineffective, but because more users are engaging with SERP features before ever scrolling.Why e-commerce SEO is under pressure1. AI overviews are reducing the need to clickGoogle’s AI Overviews, which have now rolled out globally, are designed to answer user queries instantly, often pulling product suggestions from the Google Shopping Graph or summarizing content from multiple sources.For informational or top-of-funnel searches (e.g., “best hiking boots for wet weather”), this used to be prime SEO real estate. Brands would publish buying guides or product roundups and earn high CTRs.Now?AI Overviews often display product suggestions directly in the search result, removing the need to visit a third-party site entirely.2. Google Shopping is consuming the SERPGoogle Shopping Ads and organic Shopping features are everywhere, even when you don’t pay for them.SERP features like:Shop the LookPopular StoresPopular StylesImage Product Carousels...are now appearing even when no paid Shopping Ads are present. They pull directly from merchant feeds and product schemas, providing Google with a visually rich, shoppable experience and reducing the likelihood that users will need to visit traditional listings.This means traditional organic category and product pages are often buried below these features, especially on mobile, where screen real estate is limited.3. SERP features create more competition for attentionGoogle’s obsession with rich features means your listing isn’t just competing with other brands; you’re competing with Google itself.Here’s a rough example of what now appears above most organic ecommerce listings:Google Shopping Ads“Popular Stores” carouselAI Overview summary“Shop the Look” grid“People Also Ask” boxImage product packsYoutube videosEach one reduces the chance of a user clicking through to your site, even if you’re sitting at position #1.What can e-commerce brands do about it?So, how do you fight back when Google keeps pushing your organic listings further down the page?Here are four core strategies we’re implementing with ecommerce clients right now that are helping them remain visible and competitive in an AI-dominated SERP:1. Leverage digital PR to boost brand recognition and CTRWith organic visibility declining, brand recognition is more important than ever.When users see your name in a cluttered SERP, familiarity can be the difference between a scroll and a click. And that’s where Digital PR comes in.Digital PR isn’t just about backlinks, it’s about building authority and visibility across trusted publications and media outlets. These mentions not only enhance your brand strength but also increase brand recall when users encounter your listing in search results.Action steps:- Secure top-tier backlinks and mentions in industry publications.- Promote branded content on platforms your audience trusts.- Ensure that when your site does appear in search, users recognize and trust the brand enough to click.2. Build digital authority outside of GoogleThis is the era of Digital Authority PR, where it’s not just about where you rank, but where else you show up that influences both human behavior and algorithmic trust.Google’s AI Overviews and LLM-powered tools, such as Gemini, Chatgpt, and Perplexity, rely heavily on high-authority, frequently cited web content to generate responses. That includes trusted blogs, media outlets, and other widely referenced sources that are publicly accessible.Brands that appear in well-cited articles, contribute expert commentary, or are mentioned on platforms with crawlable transcripts, like YouTube videos with descriptions, Reddit threads, or podcast blogs, increase their chances of being referenced by AI tools in the future.If your brand is absent from these ecosystems, you may not show up in AI-generated responses, even if you rank well in traditional search.Action steps:- Get featured on niche podcasts, relevant YouTube channels, and Reddit threads.- Contribute expert commentary to high-authority blogs and newsletters.- Create thought leadership content that answers key audience questions, content that LLMs might pull into future AI Overviews.3. Optimize for SERP features — not just rankingsIt’s no longer enough to optimize for keywords. You need to optimize for the features Google is displaying.That means treating your product feed and structured data with the same care you give your on-page SEO.Action steps:- Keep your Google Merchant Centre feed up to date. Product titles, descriptions, availability, pricing, reviews, and images all influence whether you appear in organic Shopping features.- Implement a comprehensive product schema, including price, availability, reviews, and brand information.- Use the FAQ schema carefully; it’s less likely to impact AI Overviews now, but still useful for People Also Ask boxes.- Ensure your site loads quickly, looks clean on mobile devices, and features rich media (e.g., lifestyle product photos).Optimizing for these SERP features gives you multiple entry points into the search experience, not just the traditional 10 blue links.4. Shift from lead capture to demand generationWith fewer clicks available, you can’t just wait for users to search and find you; you need to create demand.This involves building awareness through paid social, influencer marketing, and content campaigns that encourage users to search for your brand directly or convert through other channels.Action steps:- Use paid social media to promote new product launches and seasonal offers.- Partner with creators and influencers to drive awareness.- Nurture audiences through email and remarketing to bring them back, even if the initial discovery wasn’t from Google.SEO is no longer the sole driver of e-commerce growth. It's part of a larger demand generation ecosystem.The AI search shift is just beginningCurrently, Google dominates the search market, but the rise of AI-powered tools is reshaping the playing field.While SparkToro data shows that tools like Chatgpt haven’t yet displaced Google for consumer searches, we’re seeing early signs that users are increasingly relying on AI tools for discovery and research, particularly for complex or multi-step decisions.That means now is the time to future-proof your presence. By showing up in trusted places, publications, podcasts, and social conversations, you increase your brand’s visibility in LLM training data and improve your odds of inclusion in AI-generated content.The brands that adapt early will build long-term authority that can’t be gamed or reverse-engineered overnight.Final Thoughts: SEO Isn’t Dead — But the Playbook IsYes, e-commerce click-through rates are declining, and yes, organic rankings don’t deliver what they used to.But this isn’t the end of SEO. It’s a sign that SEO needs to evolve.The brands winning today are doing more than optimizing their websites. They’re building authority, showing up in high-trust ecosystems, and future-proofing their visibility for an AI-driven future.SEO in 2025 isn’t just about where you rank. It’s about where you’re recognized.We've featured the best online marketing 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

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, May 26 (game #449).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 #450) - hint #1 - today's themeWhat is the theme of today's NYT Strands?• Today's NYT Strands theme is… A strange new worldNYT Strands today (game #450) - hint #2 - clue wordsPlay any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.DAYSMALEHANDDINNERLATERPAGESNYT Strands today (game #450) - hint #3 - spangram lettersHow many letters are in today's spangram?• Spangram has 14 lettersNYT Strands today (game #450) - hint #4 - spangram positionWhat are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?First side: left, 1st 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 #450) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Strands, game #450, are…FARMGAMESANIMALTALEHUNGERHANDMAIDSSPANGRAM: DYSTOPIAN NOVELMy rating: ModerateMy score: PerfectToday we were looking for three pairs of words that made up the titles of DYSTOPIAN NOVELS (Animal Farm, Hunger Games, and Handmaid’s Tale) – not that I realized this initially.It wasn’t until I got ANIMAL and connected it to FARM that the penny dropped. Before then I wasn’t sure what the theme “a strange new world” meant.A dystopian novel is defined as a story set in a fictional society or world often characterized by an oppressive regime and governmental or religious control after a collapse of some sort.As is the case with all three of today’s choices, they also reflect the time in which they were written and carry warnings about possible futures when we’ll be too busy trying to survive to pass the time on word puzzles.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Monday, May 26, game #449)HANDSHAKESALUTESHRUGKOWTOWNAMASTECURTSEYSPANGRAM: GESTURESWhat 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 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, May 26 (game #1218).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 #1219) - hint #1 - VowelsHow many different vowels are in Quordle today?• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.* 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 #1219) - hint #2 - repeated lettersDo any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 3.Quordle today (game #1219) - hint #3 - uncommon lettersDo the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.Quordle today (game #1219) - 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 #1219) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?• T• R• P• RRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.Quordle today (game #1219) - the answers(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)The answers to today's Quordle, game #1219, are…TWEETRANGEPOPPYRADARA really difficult round for me today, with the letters falling awkwardly. It was probably the longest I’ve taken to complete Quordle this year. My first two correct words – RANGE and RADAR – were easy; the last two far from it.I deduced that one of them at least must have a double letter, but it took me a long while to get POPPY – one of just 20 five-letter words that have three of the same letter.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Daily Sequence today (game #1219) - the answers(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1219, are…BEGETFLOWNGLAREFOCALQuordle answers: The past 20Quordle #1218, Monday, 26 May: BLEAT, HOWDY, ASIDE, SCOOPQuordle #1217, Sunday, 25 May: OCEAN, AMBER, PIPER, GLEANQuordle #1216, Saturday, 24 May: HUSKY, HEIST, FOGGY, POLARQuordle #1215, Friday, 23 May: SHIRE, GIANT, AWAIT, CAPERQuordle #1214, Thursday, 22 May: LOSE, GLOVE, STINT, EXCELQuordle #1213, Wednesday, 21 May: NOVEL, CHOSE, DIRTY, DONUTQuordle #1212, Tuesday, 20 May: DECOY, SHAKE, MAPLE, PURERQuordle #1211, Monday, 19 May: LINK, HANDY, DITCH, WAIVEQuordle #1210, Sunday, 18 May: QUACK, ROACH, PURGE, DOWNYQuordle #1209, Saturday, 17 May: STRIP, RANGE, UNITE, GEESEQuordle #1208, Friday, 16 May: SHEEP, SNUCK, DRIFT, BREAKQuordle #1207, Thursday, 15 May: PAINT, CROUP, PEDAL, FLUKEQuordle #1206, Wednesday, 14 May: FAVOR, METER, PICKY, MAKERQuordle #1205, Tuesday, 13 May: SCENT, AGAPE, POLAR, YEARNQuordle #1204, Monday, 12 May: ROYAL, ARGUE, BUNCH, READYQuordle #1203, Sunday, 11 May: QUASH, MUNCH, ALTER, UNDUEQuordle #1202, Saturday, 10 May: RELIC, BADGE, CHAMP, SATINQuordle #1201, Friday, 9 May: MINUS, CRIME, NOSEY, SLAINQuordle #1200, Thursday, 8 May: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, ELITEQuordle #1199, Wednesday, 7 May: QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVE

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, May 26 (game #715).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 #716) - today's words(Image credit: New York Times)Today's NYT Connections words are…CAROUSELCANDELABRACOASTERCLOCKSLIDEGATERECORDTEACUPBEASTPICKLOUNGEPANCAKESTRUMFRISBEEBENDFOOD COURTNYT Connections today (game #716) - hint #1 - group hintsWhat are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: CircularGREEN: As seen at LAXBLUE: Ways to play with six strings PURPLE: Be Our GuestNeed 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 #716) - hint #2 - group answersWhat are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: ROUND FLAT THINGS GREEN: AIRPORT FEATURES BLUE: GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES PURPLE: WHAT CHARACTERS WERE TRANSFORMED INTO IN "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Connections today (game #716) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Connections, game #716, are…YELLOW: ROUND FLAT THINGS COASTER, FRISBEE, PANCAKE, RECORDGREEN: AIRPORT FEATURES CAROUSEL, FOOD COURT, GATE, LOUNGEBLUE: GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES BEND, PICK, SLIDE, STRUMPURPLE: WHAT CHARACTERS WERE TRANSFORMED INTO IN "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" BEAST, CANDELABRA, CLOCK, TEACUPMy rating: ModerateMy score: 1 mistakeYou could argue that a FRISBEE isn’t strictly flat, unlike the other three ROUND FLAT THINGS, but it’s close enough and this yellow was an easy spot, before I had to do some thinking.My mistake came in putting together a group of fairground rides – SLIDE, CAROUSEL, TEACUP and BEAST. Of these, BEAST was the one that didn’t feel right – so I began thinking of other things that it could mean and after dismissing Mr as the link landed on Beauty & The Beast and some of the other characters in the fairytale.STRUM, SLIDE and PICK both felt like they had something to do with guitars but I took a risk with BEND, having completely overlooked the much more obvious AIRPORT FEATURES.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Monday, May 26, game #715)YELLOW: ITEMS IN A LINEN CLOSET PILLOWCASE, SHEET, TOWEL, WASHCLOTHGREEN: DIAMETRIC COUNTER, OPPOSITE, POLAR, REVERSEBLUE: LINGERIE GARTER, HOSE, SLIP, TEDDYPURPLE: CARD GAMES WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED DIN, FRIDGE, GUMMY, JOKERWhat 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.

The best smartwatch you can get your hands on right now is the Apple Watch Series 10 (at least if you're an iPhone user). The wearable is on sale at the minute, making it a more enticing proposition. The Apple Watch Series 10 can be yours for $299. That marks a discount of $100 and is a record-low price.

This price is for a GPS version (meaning it doesn't support LTE) with the smaller 42mm case. At the time of writing, the $299 price applies to two color variants: a jet black aluminum case with black sport band and a rose gold aluminum case with light blush sport band. Discounts vary on other configurations.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is an iterative upgrade. If you already have a Series 8 or 9, it's perhaps not worth switching to the latest model. However, if you're rocking an older Apple Watch or you're looking to pick up your first one, this is our recommendation. We gave the Apple Watch Series 10 a score of 90 in our review.

The Series 10 is a little thinner and lighter than the previous model, but it has a larger OLED screen, which makes it easier to see what's on the display. Apple has improved the efficiency of the battery life as well, and it should often last longer on a single charge than the 18 hours for which it's rated.

The new sleep apnea feature is very welcome, but the blood oxygen feature from older models is not available here (Apple removed that app from certain models in the US due to a patent dispute). In general, though, the Series 10 is a solid step forward for the Apple Watch. The latest model is a terrific fitness tracker that helps you keep an eye on the most important alerts and notifications you receive on your iPhone.

If you're looking to spend a bit less, the Apple Watch SE is also on sale for Memorial Day for $169.

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A full year of Peacock Premium is on sale right now for $25 as part of a Memorial Day promotion. This is $55 off the typical price of $80. Just enter SPRINGSAVINGS at checkout. The promotion is live until May 30. This is the ad-supported version.

Peacock is a decent platform and made our list of the best streaming services. It doesn't get the attention of Netflix or Disney+, but it's home to several nifty original shows. There's the AI-adjacent tomfoolery of Mrs. Davis and the Rian Johnson-made whodunnit Poker Face. It also airs several video game adaptations, like Knuckles and the surprisingly-decent Twisted Metal.

The big draw here, however, is likely the long-awaited spinoff of The Office, which is called The Paper. That one premieres in September and is a Peacock exclusive. The platform also signed an 11-year agreement with the NBA and that goes into effect this fall. The mobile app could be getting minigames and short-form vertical videos (like TikTok) in the near future.

There's one caveat. This subscription will automatically renew for $80 after the year runs out. Stay on top of scheduling if you want to cancel before then.

The Scranton documentary crew is heading to Toledo. #ThePaper arrives this September on Peacock. pic.twitter.com/Mzmbw7TBzF— Peacock (@peacock) May 12, 2025

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A cybercrime story is never far from the news. Last month M&S was the latest in a growing line of high-profile institutions to suffer from a cyber attack.State-sanctioned practices, coupled with the growing use of AI and emerging technologies, are creating a complex cybercrime scene with a minefield of risks. It’s why the NCSC warned of a growing gap between cyber threats and defense capabilities last year, reporting a threefold increase in severe incidents compared to the year before.With threats appearing from all angles, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and businesses alike are all in need of efficient tools and processes to squash these threats. And one of the answers could lie in open source intelligence (OSINT).What is OSINT?With criminals hiding behind fake identities and information spread over many sources, OSINT is proving to be a highly effective mechanism, mobilizing publicly available data in the fight against cybercriminals.OSINT is the targeted collection and analysis of publicly available or licensable data to produce actionable insights.One of the key steps to defining OSINT is recognizing how it differs from OSINF – open source information. OSINF is publicly or commercially available information located in sources such as news publications, social media, online forums and corporate registries (like Companies House). Naturally, this data can be biased and unregulated, meaning its insights are limited on their own.OSINT is the product of collecting, combining and analyzing OSINF. It produces actionable intelligence and can draw out insights that are not always apparent in the raw data. Given the number of internet users has doubled over the past ten years, there has never been such a volume and range of this data – and therefore never more of an opportunity to get insights out of OSINT.Who uses it?While traditionally employed by government intelligence agencies, the use of OSINT has spread to other public sector bodies, financial institutions, large corporates and media outlets to derive insights not available through other sources of intelligence.For banks and corporates, for example, regulations like the EU’s sixth anti-money laundering directive (part of its AML package) or its corporate sustainability due diligence directive require institutions to conduct robust due diligence on their customers and supply chains. This is to protect the market against risks such as unknowingly engaging with people who are facilitating money laundering or potential business partners who have adverse human rights and environmental impacts.OSINT helps to cast a light on these hidden risks and identify connections between companies or people, making it an ideal tool for fighting complex, network-based crimes. It can play a lead role in use cases such as anti-money laundering and organized crime investigations.So, whether investigators are reviewing publicly available social media content to learn more about a sanctioned entity’s assets or finding connections to possible shell companies in corporate records, this open source data can be harnessed to provide critical intelligence to crime fighters.Unmasking criminals: How OSINT tackles cybercrimeOf course one of the main objectives of criminals is to remain undetected. And from fake profiles to the dark web (more on that soon), the internet has provided cybercriminals with a variety of ways to act anonymously and mask their identities. So, OSINT for cybercrime is all about finding the real-world identities behind the perpetrators. But how can it help to unmask criminals?OSINT offers major benefits to investigating cybercrime by giving investigators the means to uncover insights not available anywhere else. For example, by analyzing where the same usernames are used across the web, investigators can begin to draw connections to a suspect’s real-world identity.Cybercriminals operate in the online world, so OSINT is perfectly suited to fighting them. Sources such as internet forums and publicly available social media accounts are exactly the places where bad actors may have scattered breadcrumbs concerning their identity or operational activities.Then there is the dark web. This is a key gateway for criminals, and therefore a key data source for investigators. Criminals talk more freely about their activities there, whether they are sharing personal data from cyberattacks or describing their techniques. But as the dark web involves using another browser, it isn’t easily accessible through normal web browsing techniques and accessing it can be an extremely risky process.OSINT platforms can provide a secure ecosystem for investigators to tap into dark web resources, as well as improving security when reviewing publicly available social media and other web sources. By being able to uncover leaked data or messages on dark web forums in a safer environment, investigators can understand the nature of stolen information or start to map out criminal networks. And by assessing correlations between forum posts, profile images and metadata across dark and surface web, they may ultimately find real-world identities behind criminals.Crucially, this can provide organizations with insights to prevent future attacks and plug security gaps.OSINT: A fearsome defenderNearly every crime has a financial motivation in some manner. Cybercrime facilitates different forms of crime such as fraud and money laundering, but these are distinctions that criminals do not make. Consequently, the organizations using OSINT to fight back against cybercrime are also playing their part in dismantling systems that fund broader criminal activity.More cybercrime stories will hit the news this year, adding to the multitude of threats presented by cybercriminals. It will be more critical than ever that investigators have the right tools to understand the huge volumes of unstructured data available online - and use it to identify and disrupt criminal networks.OSINT lets investigators take full advantage of publicly available data and turn it against cybercriminals. Whether it’s government agencies investigating serious and organized crime or banks adhering to compliance requirements, the technique allows investigators to use a wide range of publicly available sources – including the dark web – to connect the dots and unmask the real-world identities of cybercriminals.We've featured the best online cybersecurity course.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. 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