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No Smart Home? No Problem — These $11 Kasa Smart Plugs Are the Perfect Start You don’t need an expensive smart home overhaul to bring convenience into your space. In fact, all it might take is a couple of smart plugs. Right now, you can grab a two-pack of Kasa Smart Plugs for just $11 (originally $20), thanks to a stacked discount and promo code 4KASAPLUG on Amazon. These smart plugs are compact and cleverly designed—small enough to use both outlets in a standard wall plate at the same time. Just plug in your usual household gadgets like lamps, fans,…

Fire Hazard Prompts Anker to Recall Six Popular Power Banks If you’ve been relying on an Anker power bank for daily charging, it’s time to double-check your model number. Anker has issued a recall for six of its power banks over fire and safety risks, including melting plastic components and smoke. Yes, seriously. Here are the affected models: Anker PowerCore 10000 (Model A1263) Anker 10,000mAh Power Bank, 22.5W (Model A1257) Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank with Built-In USB-C (Model A1647) Anker MagGo 10,000mAh Power Bank (Model A1652) Zolo 20,000mAh Power Bank with USB-C & Lightning (Model A1681) Zolo 20,000mAh Power Bank…

Facebook’s New AI Photo Feature Could Access Your Private Images—Even Unshared Ones A newly tested feature in Meta’s Facebook app is raising eyebrows after users began seeing prompts to allow “cloud processing” when uploading stories. While the option is presented as a way to enhance creativity with AI-generated collages and effects, it could grant Meta access to a user’s entire photo library—even those images never uploaded to the platform. According to reporting by The Verge, once users opt into cloud processing, Meta AI can scan and process all photos on a connected smartphone. Though users must manually activate the feature,…

Nvidia’s New DLSS SDK Update Reduces VRAM Usage by Up to 20 Percent If you’ve been frustrated by how much video memory modern games demand, especially while using Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling tech, relief is on the way. The latest version of Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) SDK has been updated to significantly reduce VRAM usage, making it more efficient on supported graphics cards. According to details shared by VideoCardz, the new update cuts VRAM demands by about 20 percent when DLSS is used. This change applies across multiple resolutions—from standard 1080p gameplay to ultra-high-end 8K setups. While the benefits…

Ikarao Launches Trio of Portable Karaoke Smart Speakers with Rotating Touchscreens Ikarao has just rolled out three new smart speakers that bring karaoke and music playback to the next level. Designed for fun, functionality, and portability, the new lineup includes the Break X1, Break X2, and Shell S1 — all equipped with touchscreen Android displays, rechargeable wireless mics, and flexible input options for serious music lovers. The Break X1 is the star of the show. Retailing for $700, it features a 13.3-inch Android touchscreen that rotates 180 degrees and can be used for watching videos, reading song lyrics, or playing…

Phishing Campaign Abuses Microsoft 365’s Direct Send Feature to Target U.S. Organizations Hackers have begun exploiting Microsoft 365’s little-known Direct Send functionality, turning it into a powerful tool for email-based phishing attacks. As reported by BleepingComputer, the Direct Send feature—intended for use by legacy devices like on-prem printers and scanners—is now being used to send convincing fake emails that appear to originate from legitimate company accounts. Cybersecurity firm Varonis identified this tactic in an ongoing phishing campaign that has impacted around 70 companies since May 2025, with most victims located in the United States. The attackers use Direct Send to…

Security flaws discovered in hundreds of Brother printers and related devices pose a critical risk to users worldwide, according to a detailed investigation by cybersecurity firm Rapid7. The study identified eight vulnerabilities affecting 689 models—including Brother’s widely used printers, scanners, and label printers—as well as products from Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, and Toshiba that rely on Brother components. The severity of these flaws ranges from moderate to critical, with some scoring up to 9.8 on the CVSS scale, signaling potentially devastating impacts on device security and network integrity. Chief among these concerns is a vulnerability known as CVE-2024-51978, which reveals…

Charging cables have a way of mysteriously disappearing or fraying, so it’s wise to have spares—especially quality USB-C cables like these from Anker. Right now, Amazon has two convenient two-packs available: 3-foot cables for $8 and longer 6-foot cables for $10, both offering great deals for fast charging needs. Designed to deliver up to 60 watts of power, these USB-C-to-USB-C cables can quickly juice up compatible devices when connected to a charger that supports 60W output. Their braided nylon construction also ensures they’re more durable than typical cables, standing up to daily wear and tear with ease. For users who…

A newly uncovered security flaw in WinRAR, the widely used file compression utility for Windows, has prompted an urgent call for users to upgrade to version 7.12. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6218, was disclosed earlier this month and poses a risk by allowing hackers to circumvent WinRAR’s security features, potentially facilitating the execution of malicious software on affected machines. The popular cybersecurity news site BleepingComputer has provided extensive coverage of the issue and its implications. The problem was initially flagged by the Zero Day Initiative on June 5th, 2025, and the WinRAR development team released a fix in version 7.12…

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 25H2 with Faster, Leaner Update Method Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11 25H2, the next iteration of its flagship operating system, promising a much smoother upgrade path compared to the 24H2 version released earlier in 2025. While Windows 11 24H2 was deployed using a labor-intensive method that swapped out all system code—what Microsoft referred to as a “full code swap”—the upcoming 25H2 update will return to a more typical shared servicing branch model. This means users can expect a faster installation with a smaller footprint, as only the components your PC doesn’t already have will be…