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Ads have taken over YouTube in such a big way that it feels like Google is nudging users to pay for YouTube Premium. Given how annoying these ads can be, many viewers use ad blockers, which is understandable. Of course, Google would rather they didn’t—and now it’s making things harder for ad-blocking users, possibly gearing up for stricter enforcement. Over the past weekend, desktop and laptop users began seeing pop-up messages on YouTube warning them about blocking ads or encouraging them to subscribe to YouTube Premium. The implicit message? Google knows when ads are blocked and could cut off access…

Warner Bros. Discovery’s grand plan to unify HBO Max and Discovery+ under the all-encompassing “Max” streaming service has come undone — and fast. Less than a month after rebranding “Max” back to HBO Max, the company has announced it will split into two separate businesses, shaking up the streaming landscape yet again. The split will see one company take charge of HBO Max along with Warner Bros.’ storied film and TV studios, focusing on premium scripted content and the HBO brand’s cachet. Meanwhile, the other company will assume ownership of the cable assets that have been steadily losing subscribers —…

Clearing up your desk doesn’t mean sacrificing power or functionality—and with the Kamrui E3B mini PC, you get both in a compact, space-saving package. Right now, it’s available on Amazon for just $260, down from $400. Simply use the discount code PBOIDOYK at checkout to claim the full 35% off, unlocking its lowest price ever. This mini desktop might be small in size, but it’s built to perform. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor provides reliable performance for everyday use, and it’s paired with an impressive 32GB of RAM, making it ideal for multitasking across several applications. The included 512GB…

Finding a capable Windows laptop for under $300 isn’t easy—but right now, Acer’s refurbished Aspire 3 15.6-inch touchscreen model is breaking that mold. Available through Acer’s official eBay storefront, this laptop is currently listed at just $275.99, down from its usual $500 retail price. That’s a massive $224 discount on a machine with a Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, a full terabyte of SSD storage, and a touchscreen—all of which are rare at this tier. This deal is for those who want a dependable all-purpose laptop without the frills. The design leans heavily on plastic materials and a fairly…

Looking for a hassle-free way to monitor your property without dealing with wires, frequent recharges, or a hefty price tag? The Tapo SolarCam C403 fits the bill perfectly—and right now, you can grab it for just $40 on Amazon. That’s a substantial 33% discount from its usual $60 price, offering a great opportunity to strengthen your home security with minimal setup and long-term convenience. What makes the Tapo C403 especially appealing is its self-sustaining design. With a solar panel included in the box, you don’t have to worry about manually recharging batteries. The camera and solar panel can be mounted…

Google has confirmed that another critical Chrome zero-day vulnerability is under active attack, and if your browser hasn’t been updated recently, your system could still be at risk. Discovered by Google’s own Threat Analysis Group on May 27th and officially listed as CVE-2025-5419, this vulnerability resides in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine and permits out-of-bounds read and write operations—meaning attackers can bypass normal protections to execute malicious code. The flaw affects Chrome users on Windows, macOS, and Linux and poses a serious threat due to its active exploitation before a fix could be widely deployed. Google released an update to patch…

Nvidia appears to be nearing the release of its first Arm-based APU for laptops, with the initial systems expected to arrive in partnership with Dell-owned Alienware as early as late 2025 or early 2026, The Verge reports. This development would mark Nvidia’s most ambitious foray into the CPU market and its first attempt to deliver a fully integrated chip platform tailored for performance laptops. The chip, known as an APU or accelerated processing unit, combines traditional CPU functions with a built-in GPU on a single piece of silicon—streamlining internal communication between the two and reducing overall power draw. The upcoming…

Microsoft’s latest attempt to improve shared calendar functionality in the classic version of its Outlook email client has instead introduced a variety of new issues, many of which are disrupting users’ ability to manage meetings and attachments effectively. The update, which was supposed to modernize the experience of shared scheduling, has led to some unexpected consequences. According to Microsoft’s support documentation, several bugs are still active and under investigation—among them, meetings being cancelled without warning for some invitees, attachments disappearing and then mysteriously reappearing, and cases where changes to meeting attachments aren’t visible to all attendees. Some of the problems…

After a few months of gradual gains, Windows 11 appears to have taken a step back in the latest global usage data. Statcounter’s figures for May show a slight dip in the new operating system’s market share, dropping from 43.72% in April to 43.22% by the end of the month. This marks the first measurable loss since earlier in the year, signaling that the momentum toward Windows 11 may be slowing despite Microsoft’s efforts to phase out Windows 10 support by October 2025. While half a percentage point may seem minor, it’s a clear shift from the modest but steady…

If you’re like most smartphone users today, chances are you already dread the constant deluge of spam calls. But scammers are now taking advantage of that exact frustration in a disturbingly creative way. A newly observed variant of the Crocodilus Android malware has been found to manipulate a user’s contact list, adding fake entries that mask scam calls under friendly, familiar-looking names like “Bank Help Center.” It’s a move designed to lower your guard, and it’s an unsettling reminder of just how sophisticated social engineering tactics have become. This behavior, detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Threat Fabric and reported by…