2026-07-24

'No changes to our logging or privacy policies' — Windscribe reassures users on Canada's Bill C-22 fallout

Windscribe has told users its logging and privacy policies will not change under Canada's Bill C-22, as the surveillance bill heads to the Senate this autumn. [...]

2026-07-24

A Chinese model split Silicon Valley. Now the startups are fighting back.

Silicon Valley does not usually gang up on its own. This week it did. Nearly 200 US startups have urged the Trump administration not to block American access to Chinese open-weight AI models. A ban, they warn, would gut the next wave of US companies. The plea, first reported by Politico, came in letters from […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-24

Meta is banning the ‘pervert glasses’ creeps from Instagram

Meta has a nickname problem. Its Ray-Ban smart glasses have earned an ugly label: “pervert glasses”. Men wear them to film women in the street. Pranksters wear them to ambush shop workers. Now Instagram is trying to scrub the evidence. The platform will start removing videos shot on the glasses to harass people, as Business […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-24

From BookTube to bestseller: How Cindy Pham built a creative career on her own terms

The author of "The Secret World of Briar Rose" discusses balancing YouTube, publishing, and a full-time career while refusing to let the internet define her creativity. [...]

2026-07-24

The best wearable fans in 2026, tested by Consumer Reports

A loud, hard-to-control neck fan turns relief into an annoyance. Consumer Reports tested wearable fans for airflow, noise and comfort [...]

2026-07-24

25 foods that are toxic to dogs — and the ones most owners don't know about

Foods toxic to dogs range from chocolate and grapes to less obvious items like hops and rhubarb leaves, and every dog owner should know the difference [...]

2026-07-24

The best single-serve coffee makers, according to Consumer Reports

A slow or inconsistent single-serve machine ruins the morning rush. Consumer Reports tested pod brewers for speed and temperature control [...]

2026-07-24

One ring to rule them all? Oura Ring rival RingConn debuts its Gen 3 smart ring with an official Lord Of The Rings tie-in

The RingConn Gen 3 breaks cover, and it does so with an unusual partnership... or should that be Fellowship? [...]

2026-07-24

TechRadar Sustainability Awards 2026 — entries are now open!

Tech has a sustainability problem, and we want to facilitate change. Our Sustainability Awards recognize brands making a meaningful impact, and here's how you can take part. [...]