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TV Maker TCL Denies Back Door, Promises Better Process

Michael York Reading, PA Syndicated Stories, The Security Ledger

Chinese electronics giant TCL has acknowledged security holes in some models of its smart television sets, but denies that it maintains a secret “back door” that gives it control over deployed TVs.

The post TV Maker TCL Denies Back Door, Promises Better Process appeared first on The Security Ledger.

The cybersecurity industry is facing a shortage of trained and experienced professionals. Schools, universities and organizations are doing amazing things to encourage the next generation to pursue a cybersecurity career. However, there is still a huge cybersecurity talent shortage. With the right training, this can change. It is clear that organizations require cybersecurity training for […] The post How a Cybersecurity Training Program Can Recruit From Inside Your Business appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Shadow IT: Addressing the Risks in Remote Work Environments

23 November 2020

Shadow IT can cause big problems for cybersecurity. The trouble is in the name: these connections exist in the shadows outside of IT (information technology) and security personnel’s knowledge. So, what can IT leaders do to address it in a time of growing remote workforces? What is Shadow IT? Shadow IT consists of information technology […] The post Shadow IT: Addressing the Risks in Remote Work Environments appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Be Prepared for Increased DDoS Attacks Ahead of Black Friday

23 November 2020

Black Friday is prime time for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, especially as retail goes online even more than usual in 2020. Forecasters predict e-commerce sales will soar to new heights this holiday season, increasing by as much as 35% year-over-year. This explosion in online shopping brings new challenges to retailers, including managing logistics and supply chains. […] The post Be Prepared for Increased DDoS Attacks Ahead of Black Friday appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Security Culture: Putting Digital Literacy First in Your Company

20 November 2020

Building a security-first culture is as important for cybersecurity as investing in the right tech or creating and enforcing the right policies. Defense systems cannot provide 100% of the security organizations need as long as individual employees are making decisions about what to click on, who to trust and, at the leadership levels, where and how much […] The post Security Culture: Putting Digital Literacy First in Your Company appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

IBM CISO Perspective: Zero Trust Changes Security From Something You Do to Something You Have

19 November 2020

As the chief information security officer (CISO) for IBM, I’m often asked by peers and colleagues, “What do you think of Zero Trust?” Or, perhaps more often, “What strategies are you using to keep IBM protected?” First, many vendors in the security industry are looking at zero trust security from the wrong perspective. Security isn’t […] The post IBM CISO Perspective: Zero Trust Changes Security From Something You Do to Something You Have appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Stay Calm: Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity Is Solid

19 November 2020

A little over 50 years ago, on July 20, 1969, humans first landed on the moon. Among the many amazing feats involved, it took just over eight years from the time President John F. Kennedy issued his famous challenge for the American space program to Neil Armstrong coming down the ladder with a small step […] The post Stay Calm: Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity Is Solid appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Data Destruction: Importance and Best Practices

19 November 2020

As discussed in an earlier piece, data should be treated as a valuable currency. But there is another aspect to data handling that needs to be considered: data as a liability. Having your data fall into the wrong hands can be incredibly damaging to you and your team, which is all the more reason to […] The post Data Destruction: Importance and Best Practices appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Cybersecurity Framework: How To Create A Resilience Strategy

19 November 2020

A cyber resilience framework, or cybersecurity framework, is a crucial component of modern-day business. In the face of rising threats from malware, phishing and high-tech threat actors, a cyber resilient company can position itself as a secure model for data protection customers can trust. Despite the growing security risks in a remote working world, many […] The post Cybersecurity Framework: How To Create A Resilience Strategy appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Ransomware Response: Time is More Than Just Money

18 November 2020

The initial actions an organization takes in the moments after discovering a ransomware attack can have profound implications on how the attack ends. Virtually every security professional will tell you ransomware-based attacks are rapidly becoming the bane of the digital age, but that may not translate into chief information security officers (CISOs) being certain employees […] The post Ransomware Response: Time is More Than Just Money appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

IBM Works With Cisco to Exorcise Ghosts From Webex Meetings

18 November 2020

COVID-19 has changed the way many people work, as organizations have shifted to remote work to slow the spread. In early May, more than 100 million Americans were working from home, creating an increased need for remote collaboration tools like video conferencing. The use of Webex grew 451% between Feb. 17 and June 14 2020. […] The post IBM Works With Cisco to Exorcise Ghosts From Webex Meetings appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

EU Plans New Rules Giving Europeans More Control of Data

26 November 2020

The European Union is laying out new standards for data giving Europeans more control over their personal information as it seeks to counter the power of U.S. and Chinese tech companies. read more [...]

Danish News Agency Rejects Ransom Demand After Hacker Attack

25 November 2020

Denmark’s biggest news agency will stay offline for at least another day following a hacking attack this week and has rejected a ransom demand by hackers to release locked data, the wire service said Wednesday. read more [...]

Banking Cybersecurity Provider DefenseStorm Raises $19 Million

25 November 2020

Cloud-based cybersecurity and cybercompliance management solutions provider DefenseStorm on Tuesday announced that it raised $12 million in Series B funding, along with $7 million in growth capital financing. read more [...]

Belden Discloses Data Breach Affecting Employee, Business Information

25 November 2020

Specialty networking solutions provider Belden on Tuesday disclosed a data breach resulting in the theft of employee and business information. read more [...]

2FA Bypass Vulnerability Patched in cPanel & WebHost Manager

25 November 2020

cPanel last week released patches to address three vulnerabilities in cPanel & WebHost Manager (WHM), including one leading to two-factor authentication bypass. read more [...]

Cloud Security Company Lightspin Emerges From Stealth Mode

25 November 2020

Israel-based cloud security company Lightspin announced on Tuesday that it has emerged from stealth mode with $4 million in seed funding. read more [...]

Secure Access Service Edge Provider Cato Networks Raises $130 Million

25 November 2020

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) provider Cato Networks has raised $130 million in a Series E funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with a new investor, Coatue, and existing investors, Greylock, Aspect Ventures / Acrew Capital, Singtel Innov8, and Shlomo Kramer. Cato is now valued at over $1 billion. read more [...]

Why Better Password Hygiene Should Be Part of Your New Year's Resolutions

25 November 2020

Organizations Must Assume That Bad Actors Are Already in Their Networks read more [...]

Stantinko Proxy Trojan Masquerades as Apache Servers

25 November 2020

A threat group tracked as Stantinko was observed using a new version of a Linux proxy Trojan that poses as Apache servers to remain undetected. read more [...]

Home Depot Agrees to $17.5 Million Settlement With States Over 2014 Data Breach

25 November 2020

Home Depot has agreed to shell out $17.5 million under a settlement with the attorney generals of 46 states and the District of Columbia over the massive data breach suffered by the home improvement retailer in 2014, when cybercriminals managed to steal email addresses and payment card data belonging to more than 40 million customers in the United States. read more [...]

GDPR enforcement must level up to catch big tech, report warns

26 November 2020

A new report by European consumer protection umbrella group Beuc, reflecting on the barriers to effective cross-border enforcement of the EU’s flagship data protection framework, makes awkward reading for the regional lawmakers and regulators as they seek to shape the next decades of digital oversight across the bloc. Beuc’s members filed a series of complaints […] [...]

Equity Dive: Edtech’s 2020 wakeup call

26 November 2020

Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast (now on Twitter!), where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week, we’re doing a first-ever for the show and taking a deep dive into one specific sector: Edtech. Natasha Mascarenhas has covered education technology since Stanford first closed down classes in the wake of […] [...]

TikTok’s epic rise and stumble

26 November 2020

TikTok’s rise in the West is unprecedented for any Chinese tech company, and so is the amount of attention it has attracted from politicians worldwide. Below is a timeline of how TikTok grew from what some considered another “copycat” short video app to global dominance and eventually became a target of the U.S. government. 2012-2017: […] [...]

Rockstar programmer: Rivers Cuomo finds meaning in coding

25 November 2020

“Hi, I’m Rivers from the band, Weezer,” Rivers Cuomo says with a slight smile and a wave. He turns away from the camera for a bit, before launching into his best infomercial pitch. “Imagine you’re on tour, and you’re sitting in your dressing room or your tour bus. You’re backstage. You have stage fright, you’re […] [...]

Daily Crunch: Amazon Web Services stumble

25 November 2020

An Amazon Web Services outage has a wide effect, Salesforce might be buying Slack and Pinterest tests new support for virtual events. This is your Daily Crunch for November 25, 2020. And for those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving: Enjoy! There will be no newsletter tomorrow, and then Darrell Etherington will be filling in for […] [...]

Gift Guide: 5 solid tech gifts to help decrease stress and increase sleep

25 November 2020

Even in a normal year, the holidays can be an anxiety-inducing hellscape. In 2020, though — honestly, it’s hard to say what manner of climactic finale this historically rough year might have on tap. In honor of the one of the most epically rotten years on record, we’ve cobbled together a list of gifts that could go a ways toward helping folks make it triumphantly across the finish line. [...]

Enterprise investor Jason Green on SPAC hopefuls versus startups bound for traditional IPOs

25 November 2020

Jason Green has a pretty solid reputation as venture capitalists go. The enterprise-focused firm he co-founded 17 years ago, Emergence Capital, has backed Saleforce, Box and Zoom, among many other companies, and even while every firm is now investing in software-as-a-service startups, his remains a go-to for many top founders selling business products and services. […] [...]

Flexible expressions could lift 3D-generated faces out of the uncanny valley

25 November 2020

3D-rendered faces are a big part of any major movie or game now, but the task of capturing and animating them in a natural way can be a tough one. Disney Research is working on ways to smooth out this process, among them a machine learning tool that makes it much easier to generate and […] [...]

Gift Guide: 7 smart home gift ideas that go beyond the usual Google/Amazon smart speakers

25 November 2020

It's never been easier to build a smart home. Beyond the same Google/Amazon/Apple/etc. voice-powered assistant speakers you've probably seen on every gift guide for years, there's a world of wonderful smart home products that can delight, surprise, and maybe make your life a little easier. The following list is void of those usual suspects and features unique products that would be perfect for anyone trying to make their home just a little bit smarter. Or for you. Whatever works. [...]

Remote-controlled delivery carts are now working for the local Los Angeles grocer

25 November 2020

Robots are no longer the high-tech tools reserved for university labs, e-commerce giants and buzzy Silicon Valley startups. The local grocer now has access too. Tortoise, the one-year-old Silicon Valley startup known for its remote repositioning electric scooters, has taken its tech and adapted it to delivery carts. The company recently partnered with online grocery […] [...]

Become a White Hat Hacker — Get 10 Top-Rated Courses at 97% OFF

26 November 2020

Many of us here would love to turn hacking into a full-time career. To make that dream come true, you need to master your subject and earn some key certifications. To speed up this process, you might want to take a little guidance from the experts. Featuring 98 hours of content from top instructors, The Ultimate 2020 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle is the ultimate launchpad for your career [...]

Interpol Arrests 3 Nigerian BEC Scammers For Targeting Over 500,000 Entities

26 November 2020

Three Nigerian citizens suspected of being members of an organized cybercrime group behind distributing malware, carrying out phishing campaigns, and extensive Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams have been arrested in the city of Lagos, Interpol reported yesterday. The investigation, dubbed "Operation Falcon," was jointly undertaken by the international police organization along with [...]

2-Factor Authentication Bypass Flaw Reported in cPanel and WHM Software

25 November 2020

cPanel, a provider of popular administrative tools to manage web hosting, has patched a security vulnerability that could have allowed remote attackers with access to valid credentials to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) protection on an account. The issue, tracked as "SEC-575" and discovered by researchers from Digital Defense, has been remedied by the company in versions 11.92.0.2, [...]

China's Baidu Android Apps Caught Collecting Sensitive User Data

26 November 2020

Two popular Android apps from Chinese tech giant Baidu were temporarily unavailable on the Google Play Store in October after they were caught collecting sensitive user details. The two apps in question—Baidu Maps and Baidu Search Box—were found to collect device identifiers, such as the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number or MAC address, without users' knowledge, thus making [...]

Stantinko Botnet Now Targeting Linux Servers to Hide Behind Proxies

24 November 2020

An adware and coin-miner botnet targeting Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan at least since 2012 has now set its sights on Linux servers to fly under the radar. According to a new analysis published by Intezer today and shared with The Hacker News, the trojan masquerades as HTTPd, a commonly used program on Linux servers, and is a new version of the malware belonging to a threat actor [...]

Critical Unpatched VMware Flaw Affects Multiple Corporates Products

24 November 2020

VMware has released temporary workarounds to address a critical vulnerability in its products that could be exploited by an attacker to take control of an affected system. "A malicious actor with network access to the administrative configurator on port 8443 and a valid password for the configurator admin account can execute commands with unrestricted privileges on the underlying operating [...]

Why Replace Traditional Web Application Firewall (WAF) With New Age WAF?

23 November 2020

At present, web applications have become the top targets for attackers because of potential monetization opportunities. Security breaches on the web application can cost millions. Strikingly, DNS (Domain Name System) related outage and Distributed denial of service (DDoS) lead a negative impact on businesses. Among the wide range of countermeasures, a web application firewall is the first line [...]

Facebook Messenger Bug Lets Hackers Listen to You Before You Pick Up the Call

24 November 2020

Facebook has patched a bug in its widely installed Messenger app for Android that could have allowed a remote attacker to call unsuspecting targets and listen to them before even they picked up the audio call. The flaw was discovered and reported to Facebook by Natalie Silvanovich of Google's Project Zero bug-hunting team last month on October 6 with a 90-day deadline, and impacts version [...]

WARNING: Unpatched Bug in GO SMS Pro App Exposes Millions of Media Messages

20 November 2020

GO SMS Pro, a popular messaging app for Android with over 100 million installs, has been found to have an unpatched security flaw that publicly exposes media transferred between users, including private voice messages, photos, and videos. "This means any sensitive media shared between users of this messenger app is at risk of being compromised by an unauthenticated attacker or curious user," [...]

Evolution of Emotet: From Banking Trojan to Malware Distributor

23 November 2020

Emotet is one of the most dangerous and widespread malware threats active today. Ever since its discovery in 2014—when Emotet was a standard credential stealer and banking Trojan, the malware has evolved into a modular, polymorphic platform for distributing other kinds of computer viruses. Being constantly under development, Emotet updates itself regularly to improve stealthiness, persistence, [...]

Exploitable Flaw in NPM Private IP App Lurks Everywhere, Anywhere

25 November 2020

A serious security flaw in a commonly used npm security module, private-ip, may affect hundreds of thousands of private and public applications. The post Exploitable Flaw in NPM Private IP App Lurks Everywhere, Anywhere appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesTV Maker TCL Denies Back Door, Promises Better ProcessSecurity Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVsPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan Hunt [...]

TV Maker TCL Denies Back Door, Promises Better Process

20 November 2020

Chinese electronics giant TCL has acknowledged security holes in some models of its smart television sets, but denies that it maintains a secret "back door" that gives it control over deployed TVs. The post TV Maker TCL Denies Back Door, Promises Better Process appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesSecurity Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVsPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan HuntEpisode 190: 20 Years, 300 CVEs. Also: COVID’s Lasting Security Lessons [...]

Episode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks?

17 November 2020

Cyber attacks meant to disrupt the 2020 presidential election in the US were a foregone conclusion. But two weeks and more than 140 million votes later, predictions of cyber attacks on the U.S. presidential election have fallen flat. What happened? The post Episode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks? appeared first on The Security Ledger....Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election SecurityEpisode 192: It’s Showtime! Are Local Governments Ready To Turn Back Election Hacks?Public Sector Mega-Vendor Tyler Technologies Says It Was Hacked [...]

Security Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVs

12 November 2020

A report by independent researchers warns that TCL brand Android smart TVs contained serious and exploitable security holes. It also raises questions about the China-based electronics firm's ability to remotely access and control deployed devices. The post Security Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVs appeared first on The Security...Read the whole entry... »Related StoriesPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan HuntPublic Sector Mega-Vendor Tyler Technologies Says It Was Hacked“Boothole” Bootloader Flaw Breaks Security on Most Linux, Windows Devices [...]

Episode 193: Repair, Cyber and Your Car with Assaf Harel of Karamba Security

5 November 2020

Assaf Harel of the firm Karamba Security joins us in the Security Ledger studio to discuss connected car security and the right to repair. The post Episode 193: Repair, Cyber and Your Car with Assaf Harel of Karamba Security appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesEpisode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks?Episode 192: It’s Showtime! Are Local Governments Ready To Turn Back Election Hacks?Episode 191: Shifting Compliance Left with Galen Emery of Chef [...]

Episode 192: It’s Showtime! Are Local Governments Ready To Turn Back Election Hacks?

28 October 2020

Election day is almost here. After years of warnings, are state and local governments ready for what Russia, Iran or any number of ransomware gangs have in store for them? The post Episode 192: It’s Showtime! Are Local Governments Ready To Turn Back Election Hacks? appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesEpisode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks?Spotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election SecurityPublic Sector Mega-Vendor Tyler Technologies Says It Was Hacked [...]

Episode 191: Shifting Compliance Left with Galen Emery of Chef

22 October 2020

Galen Emery of Chef comes into the Security Ledger studios to talk about how security and compliance are "shifting left" with DEVSECOPS. The post Episode 191: Shifting Compliance Left with Galen Emery of Chef appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan HuntSpotlight Podcast: CTO Zulfikar Ramzan on RSA’s Next Act: Security Start-UpSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election Security [...]

Episode 190: 20 Years, 300 CVEs. Also: COVID’s Lasting Security Lessons

11 October 2020

In this episode of the podcast (#190), sponsored by LastPass, Larry Cashdollar of Akamai joins us to talk about how finding his first CVE vulnerability, more than 20 years ago, nearly got him fired. Also: Katie Petrillo of LastPass joins us to talk about how some of the security adjustments we've made for COVID might not go away any time soon. ...Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan HuntEpisode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks?Spotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election Security [...]

Opinion: Staying Secure Through 5G Migration

8 October 2020

To achieve their 5G transformation, telecommunications providers require security solutions and platforms built from the ground up for modern, dynamic business models. The post Opinion: Staying Secure Through 5G Migration appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesPKI Points the Way for Identity and Authentication in IoTReport: China Rides Cyber Attacks to Superpower StatusEpisode 185: Attacking COVID, Protecting Privacy [...]

Report: Critical Infrastructure Cyber Attacks A Global Crisis

7 October 2020

The systems we rely on to keep the lights on, heat our homes, make our medicines and move our goods are increasingly connecting to the Internet, and increasingly vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks in what a new report calls a looming "global crisis." The post Report: Critical Infrastructure Cyber Attacks A Global Crisis appeared first on The...Read the whole entry... »Related StoriesPKI Points the Way for Identity and Authentication in IoTChina Attacks Surge as Cyber Criminals Capitalize on COVID-19Episode 190: 20 Years, 300 CVEs. Also: COVID’s Lasting Security Lessons [...]

The best Black Friday tech deals at Amazon

26 November 2020

The Pixel 5 is $50 off at Amazon | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazon is hosting a wide variety of tech deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The company started its deal festivities early by knocking down prices for many of its own devices, including some of its newer products that hadn’t yet seen any discounts. The fourth-generation Echo smart speaker, the latest Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi routers, and more are all discounted right now, in addition to several other Amazon devices, such as the company’s entire range of Fire TV streaming devices. Of course,… [...]

Apple’s AirPods Pros are down to $169 at Amazon

26 November 2020

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Update: Walmart is showing the AirPods Pro as out of stock, but you can still order them from Amazon at the discounted price, with delivery expected before Christmas. If you are looking to buy the AirPods Pro, but have been holding off to wait for a significant price drop, your time has come — Apple’s flagship wireless earbuds are just $169 at Amazon right now. This is the lowest price we have seen on the AirPods Pro to date; normally, these wireless earbuds would set you back $249. This historically low price… [...]

The best Black Friday deals under $50

26 November 2020

Things have been tough this year for many of us, and while everyone loves giving great gifts to friends and family, you also don’t want to spend more than you’ve got. Well, don’t worry — we’ve got your back. There are loads of great gifts being discounted to under $50, and we’re letting you know where you can get them and for how much. We’ll be scouring the sales for games, gadgets, and other tech that can put a smile on your loved ones’ faces and keep your bank balance in a reasonable condition. Looking for more Black Friday deals?… [...]

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 appear in leaked images

26 November 2020

Surface Laptop 4 and Surface Pro 8. | cozyplanes (Twitter) Microsoft’s next Surface Pro 8 tablet and its upcoming Surface Laptop 4 have appeared in leaked images online. Twitter user cozyplanes discovered the images at what appears to be an FCC-like filing, noting that the Surface Pro 8 may ship with LTE support. Both devices will likely launch early next year, and don’t appear to feature any major updates to their design. Windows Central reports that the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 could launch as early as mid-January, with 11th Gen Intel processors and Intel’s Xe graphics support.… [...]

The best Black Friday deals on Apple devices

26 November 2020

iPhone 12. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge It’s rare that Apple slashes the prices on its own products. Fortunately, other retailers are putting a lot of Apple products on sale for Black Friday. A bunch of retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart, and Woot are slashing the prices on everything from wearables to its wireless earbuds. Additionally, the online Apple store will have a special promotion on Friday, November 27th, and running until Monday, November 30th. The promotion will allow you to get up to $150 in an Apple gift card if you purchase an… [...]

The best Black Friday deals on Google devices

26 November 2020

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Google’s line of products has expanded quite a bit over the years, and a bunch of them are discounted for Black Friday. You can find discounts on Nest smart speakers and smart displays, mesh Wi-Fi routers, Pixel phones, Stadia gaming setups, and smart thermostats. Most of the sales are available at a variety of retailers; we’ve linked the most popular ones for each below. If you’re looking for even more Black Friday deals, be sure to check out our continuously updated list of the… [...]

The Verge’s Guide to Black Friday 2020

26 November 2020

Graphic by William Joel / The Verge If you’re looking for something to do while recovering from your Thanksgiving meal — whether you’ve enjoyed it with family or ate it while zooming with friends — something to enjoy are this year’s biggest shopping events: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Nearly everything has moved online so that you can do all your holiday shopping and saving from the comfort of your couch. There are a wide range of retailers participating in the Black Friday / Cyber Monday festivities, including Google, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft. You’re bound to find… [...]

Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad is up to $70 off in Best Buy’s Black Friday sale

26 November 2020

Photo by Dieter Bohn / The Verge Best Buy is offering a pair of great deals on Apple’s recently-released 10.2-inch iPad, with offers of up to $70 off. The retailer has knocked $50 off the price of the base 32GB model, which is now $280 compared to its usual asking price of $330. Meanwhile the 128GB model, which is the model we recommended most people should buy, is $70 less than its usual price of $430 at $360. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen the 128GB model sell for since its launch. Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad sits at the bottom of… [...]

Rome airport to allow passengers from the US to skip quarantine

26 November 2020

ROME, ITALY - AUGUST 25: Health workers wait for passengers arriving from high-risk countries to carry out rapid antigenic tests for Covid-19 at a testing station set up inside Leonardo Da Vinci airport, on August 25, 2020 in Fiumicino, Rome, Italy. The region has introduced mandatory COVID-19 tests for anyone arriving from Croatia, Greece, Spain and Malta to avoid a spike of new cases. | Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images Rome’s Fiumicino airport plans to welcome passengers from the US without requiring them to quarantine, as long as they test negative for the novel coronavirus multiple times. Fiumicino says it… [...]

Best Black Friday deals on smart home tech

26 November 2020

Amazon Echo Show 8 | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Smart homes are no longer just for the rich or digital experimenters. Your speakers, locks, lights, security cameras, and kitchen utensils can now be controlled via your phone or other digital device — and there are a lot of products to choose from. Many of which are going for less during this year’s Black Friday event. You can start with a simple smart speaker from Google, Amazon, or Apple, and then add some smart bulbs or a security camera. Use a smart display to make controlling your home… [...]

The Absolute Best Black Friday Deals Online

27 November 2020

Stay at home this weekend! Here are the very best discounts we’ve found in every category and at all the major retailers. [...]

You Really Should Peek at These Black Friday TV Deals

26 November 2020

From gorgeous OLEDs to 4K projectors to soundbars, here are the best discounts to improve your home theater this holiday weekend. [...]

Our Fave Headphone and Speaker Deals for Black Friday

26 November 2020

These are our favorite audio deals this holiday weekend, from a pair of Beats to a smart speaker for your kitchen. [...]

This Vizio OLED Is Our Favorite Black Friday TV Deal

26 November 2020

Vizio has finally made a 55-inch OLED TV for less than $1,000. This is the best television discount this year. [...]

Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Black Friday

26 November 2020

You should never buy a mattress online unless it’s discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models. [...]

The Ethics of Rebooting the Dead

26 November 2020

The notion of resurrecting people as digital entities is becoming less hypothetical. But just because something can be done, doesn’t always mean it should. [...]

The 9 Best Smart Speakers With Alexa or Google Assistant

26 November 2020

Chatty assistants from Google, Amazon, and Apple are popular. But which one is right for you? [...]

The Best Black Friday Phone, Tablet, and Watch Deals

26 November 2020

We found discounts on Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixels, Apple Watches, iPads, and some great accessories. [...]

Can I Save Money by Buying a ‘Dumb’ TV?

26 November 2020

Every Black Friday we get the same question: “Do I have to buy a smart TV?” Well, the short answer is yes, if you want an HDTV that's worth the money. [...]

These Are the Very Best Laptop Deals for Black Friday

26 November 2020

We scoured the web to find the best deals on notebooks, Chromebooks, external monitors, and more. [...]

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