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Five years of iProVPN's online privacy is just 15 through 7/19

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Five years of iProVPN's online privacy is just $15 through 7/19 A VPN doesn't have to be another monthly subscription. Through July 19, you can lock in five years of iProVPN for just $14.97 (reg. If you regularly use public Wi-Fi, stream while traveling, or simply prefer a little more privacy when you're online, iProVPN checks the essentials. It uses AES 256-bit encryption, follows a zero-logs policy, and lets you connect up to 10 devices at the same time.


Anthropic Wants You to Pay Up for Claude Fable 5

WIRED

Claude subscribers must soon pay usage-based fees to access Anthropic's best consumer AI model--a sign that the golden era of AI subscriptions is ending. AI model developers have long offered consumers a simple deal: Use our technology for free through an online chatbot, or pay a monthly subscription to receive more usage, premium features, and advanced models. Anthropic is about to make that bargain a lot more complicated. Starting on July 12 at 11:59PM PT, subscribers to Anthropic's $20, $100, and $200-a-month plans will need to pay additional usage-based fees to access Claude Fable 5, the consumer version of the company's highly capable Mythos 5 AI model . This appears to be the first time a frontier AI lab has gated a consumer AI model behind usage-based billing.


Disney settlement could pay YouTube TV and DirecTV users

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Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings

The Guardian

The Oura Ring 5 is the smallest, most discreet and best smart ring available. The Oura Ring 5 is the smallest, most discreet and best smart ring available. Tue 30 Jun 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 30 Jun 2026 02.02 EDT The Guardianรข s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link.ร‚ Learn more. Ouraรข s new Ring 5 is a massive upgrade for smart rings, dramatically shrinking in size and weight to bring them right into line with standard wedding bands and other jewellery.


'Free' World Cup streams are spreading scams, not soccer

PCWorld

PCWorld reports that'free' World Cup streaming sites are often scams delivering malicious ads, malware, and unwanted subscriptions instead of legitimate soccer content. Cybercriminals exploit these fake streams to trick users into clicking hidden malicious links, while legitimate alternatives include official streaming trials and reputable international services. Users should verify free services by checking for clear business models, established company histories, and proper terms of service before accessing any content.


Ring Video Doorbell Pro review: night and day better with new 4K camera

The Guardian

Camera, wifi and design updates bring welcome upgrades to Ring's top model in wired or battery flavour The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. R ing's recent revamp of its popular video doorbells with a more modern design is led by the top-of-the-line Video Doorbell Pro 3, which gains much-needed upgrades with a 4K camera and better wifi plus new interesting AI features. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link.


10 Best Prime Day Streaming Deals, Including Half Off Apple TV (2026)

WIRED

It's also about cheap streaming channels to watch on your cheap TV. Sure, Amazon Prime Day is better known for deals on tech, robot vacuums, and Apple products . But in recent years, it's also become a great time for Prime Day streaming deals and discounts. As long as you sign up through your existing Amazon Prime account (so make sure you're logged in before you try to shop these!) a lot of the major streamers--Apple TV, HBO, Peacock, Paramount Plus --are all offering nearly free two-month trials for the final day of Prime Day. It means you get to binge whatever you want while sitting by the pool during most of the summer, probably for a buck a month.


Google Home Speaker review: A modest update for the Gemini era

Engadget

The question is whether Gemini is a good enough smart home assistant. Somehow, it's been almost nine months since Google first revealed its latest smart speaker, the boringly-named Google Home Speaker. I don't understand why it took the company so long to get it to market, as there's nothing that particularly changes the game here hardware-wise. The $99 orb looks a lot like Apple's HomePod mini, with a speaker that fires audio in 360 degrees and microphones so you can chat with Google Assistant Gemini for Home. It's the definition of an expected, iterative piece of hardware -- but on the other hand, it's been almost six years since Google released the Nest Audio and seven since the Nest Home Mini.


New video game console aims to get kids moving

BBC News

The company behind the UK's newest video game console is not concerned with the latest state-of-the-art graphics or hardware. Instead, David Lee, chief executive of US technology firm Nex, says its cube-shaped machine, the Nex Playground, is designed to get children moving. The relatively little-known device surprised the games industry when research firm Circana revealed it was the third best-selling console in the US over Black Friday 2025, outselling the Xbox Series S and X. While motion-controlled gaming is nothing new - Nintendo's Wii launched in 2006 - concerns around children's passive screen time remain a hot topic for many parents and politicians. Ahead of the UK launch I spoke to parents who already own the console in the US, and tried the machine myself to find out how it works - and if it can really get families feeling fitter.


Ditch the endless language-learning subscriptions and own Babbel for life with this exclusive offer

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Picking up a new language takes time, but the right learning tool can make the process feel a lot more manageable. Rather than overwhelming you with endless drills and memorization, Babbel focuses on practical lessons built around real conversations and everyday situations. Speech recognition helps you practice pronunciation, and although Babbel lessons are based on a human approach, newer tools like the AI conversation partner let you rehearse dialogue before you try it with native speakers. You can learn in a browser, on your computer, or in the mobile app, with offline access for lessons you download ahead of time. This deal is for new US-based Babbel accounts and must be redeemed through the web before you switch to the app.