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Apple’siPadOS 15software update released on September 20, bringing the various iPads much closer to being stand-alone devices for productivity. The new iPad software makes multitasking easier to grasp and adds features that simplify working with multiple apps, like Quick Notes and center window overlays for some apps. Multitasking menu Apple has been improving the iPad’s multitasking steadily since the first iPad Pro arrived in 2015. While iPadOS 15 doesn’t revamp what multitasking looks like, it makes the existing multi-app configuration easier to navigate....

Extensions and add-ons are a great way to get more out of your browser, but they also offer a convenient route for cybercriminals to perform a variety of nefarious acts that could threaten the security of your PC and online activities. Security firm Avast said this week that it has identified malicious software hidden in at least 28 third-party Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions. Stats from the web stores suggest the extensions have received 3 million downloads globally....

When it comes to design, few companies can go toe to toe with Danish audio legendBang & Olufsen. Its ever-evolving lineup of home audio gear consistently tops people’s lists when they think about products that look as good as they sound. Today, that lineup expands with a new portable speaker, the $400 USDBeoPlay P6. It’s an all-aluminum design that features integrated, perforated grilles on both sides, a leather hand-strap, and flush-mounted control buttons that sit atop the speaker....

Another ransomware program is infecting computers, and it’s demanding Bitcoin Cash to let users unlock their files. A report at Bleeping Computerhighlights the new ransomware, dubbed Thanatos, that was unearthed by security experts at MalwareHunter Team. What makes this particular infection noteworthy is that it creates an encrypted file, but the key is not saved anywhere. Whether by accident or design, there’s no way to easily unlock a computer once it’s been compromised....

Blizzard responds to claims new Overwatch 2 Mercy voice lines are AI Blizzard has addressed player concerns that Overwatch now has AI-generated voice lines for Mercy after they were flagged by a number of fans. As the internet has started to deal with the rise of AI, be it through doctored photos, videos, or audio clips, it has also become a big thing in the world of gaming. Developers have, almost always, used artificial intelligence to have them create worlds and backgrounds....

Tommy Shelby is set to cross paths with Lady Jessica. PerDeadline,Dunestar Rebecca Fergusonhas been cast in Netflix’sPeaky Blindersmovie. Ferguson joins Cillian Murphy, who will reprise his role as the iconic gangster Tommy Shelby. Ferguson’s character details are being kept under wraps. Ferguson continues her ascent as one of Hollywood’s top leading heroines. The Swedish actress is best known for playing Ilsa Faust inMission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,Mission: Impossible – Fallout, andMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One....

It’s easy to think of Prime Day as the time to pick up new goodies and, from time to time, to check out if that expensive new tech item has dropped down to an affordable price. What we often forget is thatPrime Day dealsare also a great way to pick up essentials, extras, and replacement items. Right now, thisApple Prime Day dealon the Apple Pencil 2 is a perfect example of that spirit in action....

What’s happened?Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and owner of X, has taken to his social media platform to show off a new restaurant concept in Hollywood, California which he says will be “an island of good food, good vibes & entertainment, all while Supercharging.” What’s Musk said?Things kicked off on July 20 when Musk re-posted a short video clip showing a drone shot of the Tesla diner at 7001 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, California....

Summary A new feature that has been leaked forGenshin Impact4.8 may significantly improve how players experience their quests in the world of Teyvat moving forward. At the moment, the action RPG by HoYoverse is in the early stages of Version 4.7, a big and important patch despite the incoming status of Natlan. The current patch is introducing a relevant new Archon Quest that will expand the story of the Traveler’s lost sibling and their connection to Dainsleif, thus developing the main story quests....

Smart speakersare awesome for many reasons. They respond to your voice, they let you connect to smart home products and services, and of course, they play your favorite streaming music sources. But let’s face it, they’re not always the most stylish gadgets, are they? Sleek though some may be, or perhaps designed to blend with the fabrics in your home, they don’t really make a statement. The Marshall Voice line of smart speakers, on the other hand, are exactly the opposite: They dig deep into Marshall’s storied past as a legendary guitar amp company, to deliver a smart speaker that any true rock and roller would be proud to display....

Labor Day and back-to-school sales are now over, and a new school year has just begun. Lenovo ran some of the best sales we’ve seen this summer, featuring not just Labor Day deals but also some solid Prime Day and July 4 discounts, but the fun isn’t over yet: Through Wednesday, September 18, the Lenovo store is offering some nice last-minute price cuts on a number ofThinkPad laptops, giving you one last chance to save before summer is out for good....

One of the most popular games on Steam has hit a snag forSteam Deckplayers.Grand Theft Auto 5andGrand Theft Auto Onlineare no longer supported for Valve’s PC handheld. Rockstar Games explains in apost for Update 1.69(and spotted byThe Verge), that its game won’t be supported by Steam Deck due to the integration of BattlEye Anti-Cheat forGrand Theft Auto Online. The goal was to put a limit on cheating in its open-world MMO, but that came at the cost of Steam Deck support....

Turo, an app-based peer-to-peer platform founded in 2010, gives drivers an alternative to renting a car from a company like Hertz, while letting owners monetize their vehicle when they’re not using it. The company claims booking a car through its app is about 25% cheaper than renting from a bigger company. Convenience is another aspect the company aims to provide by allowing people to request, in some cases, delivery to the airport or other location....