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• Researchers find a standardized SIM command is exposed on nine of 26 tested devices and used it to achieve code execution on a commercial EV charger
• The exposure is concentrated in machine-to-machine hardware rather than phones, affecting six of eight cellular modules but only three of 18 handsets, with no iPhone or Pixel among them
• Every attack requires the attacker to already control the SIM, and while Qualcomm has produced a hardened configuration disabling the interface by default, no vendor had published a public advisory yet

A malicious SIM card can instruct the device it sits in to run commands of an attacker's choosing, and on the cellular modules embedded in electric vehicle chargers, industrial routers, and car telematics units, essentially allowing it to take the entire device over.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham and the German security firm Fuzzware demonstrated this against a commercial Autel EV charger, achieving code execution driven entirely SIM card-issued commands.

One malicious SIM card to rule them all?

The work focuses on a standardized feature called Proactive SIM, which as a feature, is not malicious; it's a standard in a cellular specification that lets a SIM push commands to a device rather than acting as a passive identifier for one's identity on a network.

The problem is one specific command in that set, RUN AT, which asks the modem to execute an AT command, the modem control language dating to the 1981 Hayes Smartmodem that every vendor has since extended with its own additions.

The support extender essentially gives a SIM module its own general-purpose console on devices that lack safeguards to prevent such an attack.

Tomasz Piotr Lisowski and Dr Marius Muench of Birmingham, working with Fuzzware's Kristian Covic, built a toolkit called CATana to find out what a hostile card could do with that console.

The team tested 26 devices, 18 smartphones and eight cellular modules, and found the SIM AT interface exposed on nine of them. The exposure is overwhelmingly concentrated in machine-to-machine hardware: six of the eight modules accepted the command, compared with just three of the 18 phones: the Oppo Find X5, the Oppo Reno 14 F 5G, and the Asus Zenfone 9. This makes it not exactly a Simjacker-esque exploit but still one that needs to be taken seriously.

All nine devices that accepted the command run a Qualcomm chip or modem, but five others that do were not vulnerable to the attack. The researchers first shared the reports with Google, Oppo, Quectel, Semtech, and Qualcomm in March 2026, and with the GSMA in May. Qualcomm has since built a hardened configuration that switches the interface off by default, which the researchers say will be the default on future devices.

The attack vector, however, is limited because, to leverage it, the attacker must already control the SIM itself. Knowing a victim's contact number is not enough; the attacker needs physical access to the SIM slot. The exploit is real and concerning, but it has limited utility compared to a remote one for smartphones.

The IoT side is more concerning, however: unattended equipment with an accessible SIM tray can now potentially be exploited, and physical swaps might be easier than with something more personal, like one's personal phone. The card essentially talks to the equivalent of a Linux computer, one that the paper calls a rich attack surface for hostile SIM cards.

For now, the irony is that while modern smartphones have largely retired the surface this attack vector exploits, the machine-to-machine world has not, and the equipment least likely to receive a firmware update is the equipment most exposed currently.

AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will also have access to Google’s agentic AI auto browsing feature.

After a youth spent awkwardly toting my possessions about in handbags, I have turned into a backpack convert. I now love nothing more than a well-designed rucksack; one that's comfortable to wear, well-built and has spaces to keep everything organized. Oh, and obviously it needs to look good too. And so while I've now accumulated plenty of backpacks for every occasion, I have found my head turned by the North Face sale running at Amazon right now.

There are massive discounts of a huge range of everyday options in all kinds of colors. Almost all have a padded laptop sleeve in the back as well as a selection of useful pockets for things like water bottles, pens, notebooks, keys and phones. Impressively, they all come with the stamp of approval from the American Chiropractic Association, thanks to their ergonomic designs. I think they'd make the perfect packs for students heading off to university, but they'd also made a great choice for commuting adults.

I've rounded up the best discounts below, starting with the unisex options, and moving on to women's designs for those with a smaller frame.

Pack it up

The North Face Surge Commuter Laptop Backpack, Black

The North Face Vault Everyday Laptop Backpack, Shady Blue

The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack, Black

The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack, Sumac

The North Face Vault Everyday Laptop Backpack, Anthracite Grey

The North Face Vault Everyday Laptop Backpack, Khaki Stone

The North Face Vault Everyday Laptop Backpack, Nori

The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack, Leather Brown

The North Face Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack, Camo

Women's options

The North Face Women's Borealis Backpack, Black

The North Face Women's Borealis Backpack, White

The North Face Women's Borealis Backpack, Pink

The North Face Women's Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack, Canyon Dust

The North Face Women's Jester Everyday Backpack, Heather

The North Face Women's Jester Everyday Backpack, White

The North Face Women's Jester Everyday Backpack, Sage

The North Face Women's Jester Everyday Backpack, Gravel

The North Face Women's Jester Everyday Laptop Backpack, Purple

The North Face Women's Recon Everyday Backpack, White

The North Face Women's Recon Everyday Backpack, Sage

The North Face Women's Recon Everyday Backpack, White

The second half of Game Pass’s August 2026 lineup is mostly lesser-known and upcoming titles, but maybe you’ll find a game here to get excited about.

• Ordinary Wi-Fi networks can reportedly identify people without cameras or consent
• KASTEL researchers achieved nearly 100% identification accuracy across 197 volunteers tested
• Wi-Fi signals can reportedly reveal people from different viewing angles

A new study suggests that ordinary Wi-Fi networks could be repurposed to identify individuals without cameras, sensors, or their knowledge or consent.

Researchers from KASTEL, the Institute of Information Security and Dependability at KIT, tested the approach on 197 volunteers in controlled conditions.

Their system reportedly achieved nearly 100% identification accuracy regardless of a person's viewing angle or the way that person walked.

A method that needs no extra hardware

The technique relies on beamforming feedback information, a type of signal that connected devices routinely send back to a router.

This information is transmitted without any encryption, meaning anyone within range of the network could potentially intercept and read it.

By analyzing these radio signals over time, the system reportedly builds images of people from multiple viewpoints inside a space.

Earlier wireless sensing methods often required specialized equipment, such as LIDAR sensors or detailed measurements of channel state information from a network.

By contrast, the researchers say a standard, unmodified Wi-Fi device is entirely sufficient to carry out this new identification process.

"By observing the propagation of radio waves, we can create an image of the surroundings and of persons who are present," said Thorsten Strufe, a professor at KASTEL, KIT's Institute of Information Security and Dependability.

"This works similar to a normal camera, the difference being that in our case, radio waves instead of light waves are used for the recognition.

A user does not need to carry a phone, smartwatch, or other Wi-Fi-enabled device for the system to work.

Turning off one's own device would reportedly not prevent identification, since other active Wi-Fi devices nearby could still be used.

Privacy concerns extend beyond conventional surveillance

The researchers argue that widespread wireless networks could create privacy concerns because they operate throughout homes, offices, restaurants, cafés, and other public environments.

Felix Morsbach noted that intelligence agencies and cybercriminals already have simpler methods, including compromising CCTV systems and connected video doorbells.

“The omnipresent wireless networks might become a nearly comprehensive surveillance infrastructure with one concerning property: they are invisible and raise no suspicion,” Morsbach added.

Compared with existing surveillance options, such as CCTV footage or connected video doorbells, wireless signals leave no visible trace behind.

Professor Strufe cautioned that this same invisibility could make the technology particularly attractive within certain authoritarian political systems around the world.

"The technology is powerful, but at the same time entails risks to our fundamental rights, especially to privacy," said Strufe.

Ordinary routers could potentially enable people to be recognized without their knowledge during routine movements, and this could be dangerous in the wrong hands.

Therefore, widespread deployment could make individual encounters difficult to distinguish from ordinary wireless activity.

The researchers argue that privacy safeguards should be incorporated into Wi-Fi technology before such capabilities become widely and easily exploited.

Specifically, they are calling for protections to be written into the forthcoming IEEE 802.11bf wireless standard currently under active development.

Via ScienceDaily

In June, Apple unfortunately had to raise prices on its MacBook and iPad lineups due to surging RAM and component costs. Ever since the price hike, discounts have been rare, which is why today's deal on Apple's 11-inch iPad Air is a welcome surprise.

The retailer has the 2026 iPad Air M4 on sale for $649 (originally $749), which is the lowest price we've seen since Apple's price increase. So while we've seen the iPad drop to $519.99 before, the base price is now $749, which is a whopping $150 more than its starting cost of $599.

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In our iPad Air M4 review, we called the tablet the iPad most people should buy, thanks to its performance and price. Released in March, it packs a powerful M4 processor that Apple claims is 30% faster than its predecessor, delivering laptop-like performance and powering Apple Intelligence. The tablet also features an 11-inch LED display, Wi-Fi 7 support, LTE or 5G connectivity, and now includes 12GB of RAM. You also get 12MP front and rear cameras, Touch ID, and all-day battery life.

Save $100 on Apple's iPad Air M4

11-inch iPad Air M4,: was $749 now $649
The 2026 iPad Air M4 is now on sale at Amazon for $649 - that's the lowest price we've seen since Apple's price hikes in June. The 11-inch iPad Air delivers laptop-like speed and power thanks to Apple's M4 processor, plus you're getting 12GB of RAM, Bluetooth 6 support, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.View Deal

Keep in mind that today's discount is the lowest price we've seen for the iPad Air M4 since the July price hikes. Below are more of today's best Apple deals from Amazon, including impressive discounts on AirPods, the Apple Watch, and the MacBook Neo.

More of today's best Apple deals at Amazon

The AirPods 4 are Apple's cheapest AirPods, and you can find them on sale for $99, which is the lowest price we've seen this year and $30 shy of the record-low. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for wireless charging via USB-C.

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Amazon has the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation on sale for $148.99, which is the best deal you can find right now. The AirPods 4 feature a new comfortable design, handy controls, and Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation.

Read our full AirPods 4 with ANC reviewView Deal

This is another fantastic Apple deal, just in time for the new school season. Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 11 on sale for $299, just $20 more than the record-low price. The thinnest Apple Watch yet, with a wraparound LTPO3 OLED display, it looks great and packs Apple Intelligence-powered smarts and a boosted battery, clocking in at 24 hours of average use.

Read our full Apple Watch 11 reviewView Deal

iPad 11-inch (A16, 2025): was $449 now $399.99
Apple's latest base iPad is $50 off at Amazon, bringing the price to $ 399.99. The biggest upgrade over the previous generation is the newer A16 chip for faster performance, and you'll also get double the standard storage (128GB instead of 64GB). Other features include a sharp 11-inch Liquid Retina display and solid 12MP front- and rear-facing cameras, making this iPad the best for casual streamers and scrollers.

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The MacBook Neo is in stock in all colors at Amazon, with a small $10 price cut. While we've seen the budget MacBook drop to $589.99, this is the best deal we've seen since the price hike in July. It's also an incredible price for a feature-packed MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.

Read our full MacBook Neo review

• The Cherokee Nation has placed a moratorium on new data centers on tribal lands
• Citizens say they are concerned about the impact of new projects on the local areas
• Data centers projects on non-tribal land will not be granted support by the Cherokee Nation unless they are given early consultation

Hyperscale data center development has been banned on tribal lands owned by the Cherokee Nation following a poll of its citizens.

The poll was run by a task force headed by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., and found that 64% of the 1,593 respondents were opposed to the construction of data center campuses within Cherokee Nations lands, which cover about 6,963 square miles across 14 counties in Oklahoma.

Citizens' concerns returned in a 37-page report focused heavily on water consumption, air quality, noise, and cultural resource protection.

Cherokee Nation data centers require early consultation

The report also stated that data centers seeking approval to be built on non-tribal land within the reservation will require an early consultation with the Cherokee Nation, and will not be supported unless this early consultation takes place.

"Our primary responsibility is to protect our citizens and tribal communities from these threats, so we will not support any hyperscale data centers on our reservation without proper consultation," Hoskin said.

As there are no Oklahoma state rules requiring data centers to register, the number of planned and operational data centers is unknown. But estimates vary. CleanView places the number of planned and operational sites at 41, while the US Data Center Map says there could be as many as 51.

What we do know is that every hyperscale project within the state is on non-tribal land. Google’s Pryor campus has operated since 2011, but is undergoing expansion as part of a $2 billion investment in the Stillwater and Pryor campuses.

The citizens of the Cherokee Nation seem to share the same concerns as many other Americans, with fears of job replacement, environmental damage, and rising energy bills also being prevalent as reasons for AI data center opposition.

Other tribes, such as the Seminole Nation and Kickapoo Tribe, have already passed their own bans on data center projects within their territory.

Via Tom's Hardware

ChatGPT has a new interactive quiz feature, designed to make testing yourself a more active part of using the chatbot.

Instead of asking ChatGPT to explain something and then nodding along because everything looks familiar, you can have it put you on the spot. It's part of OpenAI's steadily expanding learning toolkit, building on Study Mode and other features.

I picked five subjects where I felt reasonably confident, but it turned out to be a very efficient way to locate the holes in my knowledge.

How to use the quiz feature

The quiz feature is available to anyone. You just need to prompt ChatGPT by asking for it. I decided to start with a quiz about AI itself, specifically its history. But I didn't want to just have very basic questions, so I made sure to ask for the quiz to be at a certain level. And while you can ask for a short essay answer format, I opted for the classic multiple-choice style, and for help with where I went wrong.

My exact prompt asked ChatGPT to: “Quiz me on the history of AI at a college level with 10 multiple-choice questions. Don’t show me the answer until I respond. Explain anything I get wrong and give me my score at the end.”

The one-question-at-a-time format made a bigger difference than I expected. A conventional online quiz often gives you a page full of questions, followed by a score and perhaps a few explanations once you are finished. Here, ChatGPT reacted after every answer, briefly explained the result, and moved on.

I'll admit I was surprised at how difficult it became, but despite some errors, I did reasonably well, and actually learned some new facts.

(Image credit: ChatGPT)

I decided astronomy should be next. I have spent plenty of time reading about space, looking through telescopes, and collecting facts about stars, planets, and black holes, so I felt pretty safe. Unfortunately it felt like the AI took me telling it that ordinary solar system trivia was too easy after a few questions as some kind of personal insult.

“Make the remaining questions harder,” I told it, and ChatGPT took this to heart, with me facing questions on orbital mechanics and astronomical measurements that I barely got half right. Still, it's good to know that you can adjust the difficulty level on the fly.

That flexibility is something a fixed quiz cannot really offer. I could even tell ChatGPT exactly what was making things too easy, such as obvious wrong answers, and ask it to make all four choices plausible.

I decided I deserved something easier after that and chose 1990s pop culture. I grew up in the decade and figured it would be a breeze even if I asked for a high level of difficulty. I asked it to mix television, movies, music, video games, and technology questions, but to make it a little harder by "including questions that require more than just remembering titles. I managed a perfect score, despite not remembering exactly the composition of certain boy bands of the late 1990s and having to guess the right answer.

AI study buddy

I went for a more highbrow form of entertainment next with a quiz about Shakespeare, specifically asking ChatGPT to "avoid extremely famous quotes and obvious questions about plays like identifying the leads of Romeo and Juliet."

The questions about secondary characters and plot details made me glad it was multiple choice. If I were taking a real class on Shakespeare, I'd tell ChatGPT to note where I was failing and come back for further questions on it. I could even upload my notes to make sure I was being tested on what the class is covering.

(Image credit: ChatGPT)

My final category was world geography. At the suggestion of ChatGPT, I adjusted my prompt to make the quiz more dynamic in difficulty. I told the AI to "increase the difficulty of the questions every time I get three answers in a row correct."

If I was worried about getting cocky, that addition kept me very humble. The first six questions I breezed through, but enhancing the difficulty twice left me lost hunting for obscure mountains and the location of deep-sea trenches.

After I finished, I asked ChatGPT to analyze my answers, and the AI claimed it could distinguish between a silly mistake and a repeated gap in my knowledge. If I repeatedly struggled with a particular period, concept or kind of question, it offered to do a new round of questions focusing on that.

One crucial fact to remember is that ChatGPT can still get things wrong and hallucinate answers even in a quiz. If an answer seems off, you should check it independently. For more casual learning, the AI did quite well. You still have to do the studying yourself, but if you run out of practice questions, ChatGPT can help you keep studying ahead of any classroom quiz.

• MGI Engineering unveils cruise missile-like drone system, capable of speeds of 466 MPH and designed to operate autonomously in GPS blocked environments
• The TigerShark can carry a 300 kg payload, with a range of 900 km
• Parent company MGI Engineering has worked with Formula 1 teams, Formula E cars, and developed a car that won at the Dakar Rally

A British engineering company usually associated with Formula 1 and other motorsports has built an affordable “one-way effector” (meaning single-use) strike drone, essentially an intermediate-range cruise missile. MGI Engineering’s TigerShark is deployed from a ground-based vehicle with a rocket-assisted launch, whereby its onboard propulsion takes over and the rocket is detached.

Capable of delivering a 300-kilogram payload, the TigerShark uses GPS for navigation but is also designed to reach its target in terrain where GPS is unavailable or jammed.

The TigerShark is intended to be launched in multiples, with a swarm of the drones intended to attack targets, aiming to overwhelm air defense systems.

Complementary technologies

Based in Witney in Oxfordshire, MGI Defence — part of MGI Engineering — first unveiled the TigerShark at the DSEI exhibition in 2025. It now aims to bring the TigerShark to market within months, aiming to sell it to Britain’s strategic allies as a drone-based alternative to traditional cruise missiles.

Designed for faster assembly and delivery, the TigerShark can solve the problem of shrinking defense budgets, too, costing far less than Storm Shadow or Tomahawk cruise missiles.

As a one-way effector, the single-use drone is designed with a rocket-assisted propulsion for launch while twin turbojet engines drive the 661-pound payload to its target up to 900 kilometers (559 miles) away. Reaching speeds of up to 750 km/h (466 mph), the TigerShark can operate despite GPS jamming, thanks to inertial navigation.

This is one aspect of a pair of technologies used in conjunction to assure GPS-free targeting. While inertial navigation tracks position based on motion and speed from the launch point, a terrain-mapping system ensures what the TigerShark sees below matches its intended route, and makes adjustments. So, even if GPS is jammed, the TigerShark should reach its target.

Land-based salvo

MGI has announced that the drone is available from October 2026, and will be manufactured in the UK with export licenses to friendly countries.

The company states that “TigerShark enables defence forces to engage defended or distant targets with speed, precision, and autonomy, without relying on satellite navigation or real-time control. Its guidance suite combines inertial navigation with GPS-free terrain mapping for reliable operation in GPS-denied and spoofed environments.”

“Built for coordinated launch and rapid deployment, TigerShark can be fired as a salvo from a land-based vehicle launcher to overwhelm or degrade enemy defences. Its modular payload bay supports a wide range of mission types, from warhead delivery to electronic disruption.”

The TigerShark will enter increased production in late 2026, with MGI Defence aiming to sell to allies needing a more affordable and faster acquisition alternative to traditional intermediate-range cruise missiles.

• The final Star Wars Zero Company trailer has been released
• The trailer has confirmed the return of Captain Rex, and fans are hyped
• Star Wars Zero Company launches on August 27

Bit Reactor has released the final trailer for Star Wars Zero Company, which confirms the return of another fan-favorite Star Wars character.

Last month, the studio revealed the Zero Company cast and confirmed that Anakin Skywalker will be in the game, voiced by The Clone Wars actor Matt Lanter (I've played as him in my preview, and he's awesome).

Now, fans can also look forward to seeing the return of yet another fan-favorite character, Captain Rex, leader of the Grand Army of the Republic's 501st Legion, as revealed in the game's final trailer.

Rex appears for a split second, gearing up for a fight, suggesting he could arrive during a story-central battle.

Bit Reactor hasn't confirmed if the Clone Trooper will be playable, but I certainly hope so. Fans are also sharing their excitement, since it's been far too long since Rex has been involved in any Star Wars stories.

"You're as beautiful as the day i lost you," one fan wrote on X, as another replied to the trailer, "OUR BOYYYY IS BACK. CAPTAIN REX IS ACTUALLY BACK."

"REX LETS FREAKING GOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" someone else wrote.

It won't be long before fans get to meet Captain Rex again, because Star Wars Zero Company launches on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S.

Bit Reactor has confirmed that the game will take up to 40 hours to finish, but it won't have a New Game Plus mode.

I've played more than 15 hours of Star Wars Zero Company, and I'm hugely impressed with the story so far, the isometric turn-based tactics combat, and customization.

"Some Star Wars fans who have never played a TBT game might feel put off from trying out Zero Company, so the question is: Can fans unfamiliar with the TBT genre still enjoy this game? I would say absolutely!" I wrote.

"As a massive Star Wars fan and someone who enjoys TBT but has never played XCOM, Zero Company easily made me familiar with the mechanics and, so far, offers a cohesive experience that combines the joy of Star Wars storytelling with compelling tactical gameplay."

Secretlab's running a big back-to-school sale right now, with discounts on furniture like the Magnus Pro standing desk and the excellent Titan Evo - the most comfortable gaming chair we've ever tested.

But if you're looking for a true office chair, I strongly recommend the Secretlab Atlas, which starts at $519. That's $10 cheaper than the sale price for the base Titan Evo. In the UK, the Atlas is priced from £429 right now.

Confusingly, it's not part of the back-to-school sale, but in my experience it's a more refined seating experience for work. And it absolutely saved my wife's back pain thanks to its supportive design.

The Secretlab Atlas is one of those office chairs that genuinely impresses me every time I use it. I actually look forward to sitting in it. It's not some ultra-padded and cushioned gaming chair designed for reclining during long play session like the Titan Evo is, and I reckon it's all the stronger for it.

In the UK: now £429View Deal

Why we recommend it

There are several reasons why I think Secretlab nailed it with the company's first true office chair.

The main reason is that my wife has been suffering back pains during pregnancy (if you know, you know).

Of all the chairs I have around my house - armchairs, office chairs, everything - the Secretlab Atlas was the only one that brought her any relief while working from home.

There's a big reason for that.

This chair is surprisingly firm and surprisingly comfortable. That's absolutely critical for sitting with the proper posture for an eight-hour work day where you need true back support.

Sinking into an ultra-padded office chair tends to feel comfortable at first. But because it doesn't offer full support where it's needed most, after a short amount of time it becomes a nightmare especially if, like my wife, you're trying to relieve back pain.

So, in real-world performance, the Atlas has absolutely delivered.

In his 4-star review, our gaming editor Dash called it "a capable Herman Miller competitor," highlighting the style, reasonable price, support, and premium build.

Having one in our home office, I agree with all of that. It feels a whole lot more premium than the price might lead you to believe - especially when compared to chairs retailing for over $1000, like the Steelcase Leap, another excellent office chair for back pain relief.

The Atlas also has a sleek silhouette that doesn't look out of place in a home office. It simply doesn't dominate the scenery the way bulky gaming chairs do.

It has a range of adjustment mechanisms for better ergonomics, that clunk solidly and pleasantly into place for tailored comfort. The only issue I have, echoed in our review, is that the regular version can feel low. For anyone of average height and above, I'd recommend getting the larger Secretlab Atlas, which is rated for users up to 6'5".

For more options, see my guide to the best office chairs my team and I have tested.

Price context & historical value

The Secretlab Atlas has a retail price starting at $519 / £429 for the fabric cookies and cream variant.

That's been the price since its release. So, there isn't any discount to be had here. However, for work, I'd 100% recommend saving $10 (or, in the UK, spending £10 more) and selecting the Atlas over the Titan Evo.

In any case, I suggest sticking to the fabric coverings for work, as the leatherette ones, which cost more, can get hot over the course of a working day.

Should you buy it?

✅ Buy the Secretlab Atlas if...

You want a supportive, brilliantly constructed work chair, that blends into the home office, rather than dominates it.

❌ Skip the Secretlab Atlas if...

You need an ultra-soft and cushioned gaming chair that pulls double-duty for work. That's not the pitch for the Atlas, which is specifically built as an office chair.

The Catch: What to know before you buy

First off, this isn't a gaming chair. Sure, you can use it for gaming, but while it might resemble a Titan Evo, it's been specifically designed for offices and home offices. I've previously detailed the core differences in design in this article here.

Secondly, the regular version of the chair does feel low to the ground. As a man of average height, I didn't find this to be an issue when sitting down - in fact, it's very comfortable. But it's also definitely noticeable. Opt for the larger version if you need a little more elevation.

As a task chair, the Secretlab Atlas is also quite firm, which is how a good office chair should be, as it means it's more supportive around the lower back and shoulders. It's one of the main reasons why it soothed my wife's back pain compared to softer chairs. However, I know some people prefer a more cushioned seat.

• Check out the back-to-school sale at Secretlab

Even though it might still feel like summer, football season starts next month, with the NFL kicking off on September 9. That means it's time to upgrade your home cinema setup with a brand-new TV, and I'm here to help you find the best display and, most importantly, save money.

• Shop Best Buy's full anniversary sale

Best Buy has a huge anniversary sale this week, which means incredible deals on top-rated TVs from brands like LG, Samsung, TCL, and Insignia. I've rounded up the 11 best TVS for watching football below, including a wide range of 4K, QLED and OLED displays.

You can find record-low prices on brand-new 2026 models, like LG's 65-inch C6 OLED TV for $1,799.99 (a $900 discount), as well as big-screen budget displays, including TCL's 75-inch S5 4K Fire TV for an unbelievable price of just $399.99. Other highlights that I recommend watching your favorite team on include Samsung's 75-inch R85H Micro RGB for $999.99 and LG's massive 77-inch B5 OLED TV for $1,399.99.

Shop more of Best Buy's top TV deals for watching football below, and keep in mind these are limited-time offers that expire this Sunday at Midnight.

11 TV deals I recommend for watching football

55-inch F50 Series 4K Smart Fire TV: was $349.99 now $199.99
Get the best-selling Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K TV for an incredible $199.99. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with Fire OS, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, so you can use your voice to control your TV.View Deal

55-inch F70 Series 4K QLED Mini-LED Fire TV: was $699.99 now $249.99
Insignia's F70 Series QLED TV boasts Mini-LED and Quantum Dot technology, delivering bold, vibrant colors and lifelike images. You also get Dolby Atmos Audio, smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, so you can use your voice to control your TV.View Deal

QD50 58-inch Hi-QLED 4K TV: was $399.99 now $149.99
A 58-inch QLED TV for $149.99 is an incredible deal, especially since this is a new 2026 model. While the Hisense QD50 isn't a premium display, it offers QLED technology, which delivers superior brightness and more vivid colors. You're also getting Dolby Vision, Game Mode Plus, and Roku's streaming platform.View Deal

65-inch C6 OLED TV: was $2699.99 now $1799.99
The LG C6 is the successor to our best-rated TV, LG's C5 OLED, and it has a whopping $900 discount at Best Buy's sale. The 2026 OLED TV delivers more accurate, brighter colors than the C5 with powerful contrast thanks to its new Alpha 11 AI processor. The C6 also includes impressive gaming features and LG's intuitive smart TV platform.

Read our full LG C6 reviewView Deal

65-inch LS03FA The Frame QLED TV: was $1599.99 now $999.99
If you've been eyeing Samsung's gorgeous The Frame QLED TV, Best Buy has the 65-inch model on sale for its lowest price yet. The 2025 Samsung Frame TV features Pantone art-validated colors that deliver lifelike images. The display now comes with Streams, a complimentary set of artwork streamed from the Samsung Art Store.View Deal

65-inch G6 OLED 4K TV: was $3399.99 now $2999.99
The LG G6 is a pricey TV, but this flagship OLED delivers superb picture quality and unbeatable gaming performance. It uses a new-gen Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panel and a new Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processor to deliver a better bright-room viewing experience than the previous model. With four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting a full suite of features, the G6 is also a fantastic gaming display.

Read our full LG G6 reviewView Deal

75-inch S5 4K LED Fire TV: was $649.99 now $399.99
The TCL 75-inch S5 4K LED TV supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 Plus, HDR10, and HLG, while there’s Dolby Atmos sound and a built-in subwoofer. It also has a dedicated Game Mode for lower input lag and latency, and Motion Rate 240 technology for smoother motion. It’s all wrapped up in a highly attractive price tag for a screen of this size.View Deal

Best Buy has an impressive discount on Samsung's 2026 75-inch R85H Micro RGB 4K Smart TV. Perfect for watching football, Samsung's R85H Series delivers brilliant colors that come to life thanks to its Micro RGB technology and AI engine. Today's whopping $800 discount brings the price down to a record low.View Deal

77-inch B5 OLED 4K Smart TV: was $2999.99 now $1399.99
The LG B5 is this year's best budget OLED TV, and Best Buy has a massive 53% discount on the 77-inch model. Released last year, the LG B5 is TechRadar's best budget OLED TV and was awarded four and a half stars in our review. The LG display delivers an exceptional picture with brilliant colors and sharp contrast. You also get excellent gaming features, thanks to the four HDMI 2.1 ports and new AI tools, including AI Search, AI Concierge, and an improved AI Chatbot.

Read our full LG B5 reviewView Deal

77-inch Bravia XR8B Smart Google TV: was $2999.99 now $2499.99
If you're looking for a big-screen premium display to watch your favorite team, Sony's 77-inch Bravia XR8B OLED TV is now at a record-low price of $2,499.99. Sony's Bravia 8 features a sleek, slim design, a wide viewing angle, brilliant images with deep contrast, and cinematic sound across the entire screen.View Deal

85-inch QM7L Mini LED TV: was $2499.99 now $1699.99
A massive $800 price cut makes this 85-inch TCL QM7L a great choice if you're looking for a truly big-screen TV for football season. This 2026 model features impressive brightness and plenty of pop thanks to its Mini-LED display, and it also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and two HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K gaming. Of course, the main selling point here is this particular TV's massive 85-inch display, which will make it the centerpiece of any room. View Deal

DDR5 memory is crazily expensive right now, especially compared to this time last year, and big, genuine discounts are hard to find. Case in point, the price of the 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB RAM kit has dropped to $260 (was $285) at Newegg.

A modest saving, but given the outrageous prices we've seen on memory recently, we'll take any discount we can get. Here, you're getting two 8GB DDR5-6000 modules with CL36 latency and 36-44-44 timings. Support for both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 also makes it easier to run the memory at its rated performance on compatible AMD and Intel systems.

Each module features a solid aluminum heat spreader and ten individually addressable RGB LEDs. Corsair's iCUE software lets you customize the lighting, monitor frequency and control onboard voltage regulation.

16GB Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 RAM: was $284.99 now $259.99
Corsair's dual-channel kit includes 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5-6000 memory with CL36 timings, AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 support, onboard voltage regulation, aluminum heat spreaders and ten-zone RGB lighting.View Deal

Why we recommend it

DDR5-6000 remains a great speed for a general-purpose desktop, and this kit combines it with the convenience of profiles for both AMD and Intel platforms, making it a more flexible option if you're after memory for a new build rather than upgrading an existing machine.

The RGB is also much better than simply adding an illuminated strip. Each module has ten individually addressable LEDs, with Corsair iCUE providing control over the lighting alongside real-time frequency monitoring and voltage regulation.

This is also a dual-channel 2x8GB kit, so you're getting two matched modules rather than a single 16GB stick.

Price context & historical value

Newegg normally lists this 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB kit at $284.99, but the current deal brings it down to $259.99. That's $25 off, or around 9%.

Admittedly, that's not an enormous saving, and it's still well over what you would have paid for the same kit a year ago. The attraction is primarily getting a specific DDR5-6000 RGB kit for a little less.

Should you buy it?

✅ Buy the 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB kit if...

You need DDR5 memory now and don't want to wait for prices to improve. DDR5-6000 with CL36 timings is a solid fit for a modern PC, and AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 support gives you broad compatibility with supported platforms.

The RGB lighting is also a draw if the modules will be visible through your case, with ten individually addressable LEDs per stick controlled via Corsair iCUE.

❌ Skip the 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB kit if...

You can wait for DDR5 prices to come down. The current $25 saving is small, although it does come at a time when DDR5 prices are severely high.

You should also consider a 32GB kit if your budget allows. This 2x8GB configuration gives you 16GB total, which is still usable, but 32GB offers far more headroom for creative tasks and heavier multitasking.

The Catch: What to know before you buy

Capacity is the biggest consideration. You get 16GB across two 8GB modules, which is still enough for many desktop workloads, but 32GB provides considerably more headroom for multitasking and content creation.

Using two DIMM slots for 16GB can also affect your future upgrade path. If you expect to need 32GB at some point in the future, buying a 2x16GB kit from the may make more sense than replacing these modules later.

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How many iPhones are coming out in September? If your Apple predictions are on point, you could walk away with the latest Apple Watch.

If you need a good Windows laptop for work, college or general home use, Dell's 15.6" 2K Touchscreen Laptop is currently $600 (was $1100) at Best Buy.

Designed to comfortably handle everyday tasks, its 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U has 10 cores and can boost to 5GHz, backed by 16GB of DDR5-4400 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD. The 15.6-inch IPS touchscreen gives you a large working area, and a dedicated numeric keypad makes it particularly useful for spreadsheets, accounts and other business or college work involving lots of numbers.

15.6" 2k Touchscreen Laptop - Intel 13th Generation Core I7 1355u 2023 - 16gb Memory - 512 Gb Storage - Carbon Black: was $1099.99 now $599.99
This 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop combines a 10-core Core i7-1355U processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Full HD IPS display, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C and Windows 11 Home.View Deal

Why we recommend it

The combination of a Core i7 processor, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD gives this Dell a well-balanced specification for everyday use.

Alongside Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, there are USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2 and USB-A 2.0 ports, HDMI 1.4, an SD card reader and a headphone jack. The full-size keyboard and numeric keypad also make it a sensible choice for business and college work.

At 4.28 pounds, it's reasonably portable for a full-size 15.6-inch laptop, although this is more of an everyday workhorse than an ultraportable.

Price context & historical value

Best Buy has slashed the price of this Dell laptop from $1,099.99 to $599.99, saving you $500, a substantial cut on a laptop with a Core i7 processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD.

At its $1,099.99 regular price, several of the compromises would be harder to overlook, particularly the basic integrated graphics, 220-nit display and lack of a backlit keyboard. At $599.99, it's a good all-rounder for someone primarily interested in productivity and everyday computing tasks.

Should you buy it?

✅ Buy the Dell 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop if...

You want a full-size laptop for business, studying, home working or everyday computing. The Core i7 processor provides plenty of performance for office applications, web browsing, video calls and other everyday workloads.

The touchscreen adds another way to navigate Windows, and the separate numeric keypad is useful if you spend much of your day working with spreadsheets or figures. Its 15.6-inch screen also provides considerably more workspace than smaller 13-inch and 14-inch laptops.

❌ Skip the Dell 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop if...

You need serious graphics performance. This model relies on Intel UHD integrated graphics, so it isn't designed for demanding gaming, 3D rendering or GPU-heavy creative workloads.

The Catch: What to know before you buy

The main compromise is that this isn't a laptop for demanding graphics-heavy creative work. Intel UHD integrated graphics are fine for everyday productivity and media, but you'll want a dedicated GPU for more intensive visual workloads.

The 220-nit display is also relatively modest in brightness, particularly if you plan to work outdoors or in brightly lit rooms. There's no backlit keyboard either, which is worth bearing in mind if you regularly work after dark.

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The reMarkable line is some of the best e-ink handwriting tablets we've ever tested - our hardware editor uses his collection every day for taking digital notes. And right now, the 11.8in reMarkable Paper Pro is down to $699 (was $799) and 7.3in reMarkable Paper Pro Move now $469 (was $569) at Best Buy,

The full-size reMarkable Paper Pro includes the Marker Plus and Premium Leather Book Folio. Its 11.8-inch color display gives you plenty of room for handwritten notes, PDFs, sketches and ebooks, making it the better choice if you mainly work at a desk or want the closest thing to a large digital notebook.

The reMarkable Paper Pro Move drops from $569 to $469 and also includes the Marker Plus, along with a Mosaic Weave Book Folio. Its 7.3-inch Canvas Color e-ink display fits into a device smaller than a paperback, so this is the one to choose if you want something you can easily carry with you.

The Paper Pro combines an 11.8-inch 2160 x 1620 color display with 64GB storage, Wi-Fi and USB-C charging, with the Marker Plus and Premium Leather Book Folio included.View Deal

Paper Pro Move features a 7.3-inch 1696 x 954 color e-ink display, 64GB storage, 2GB RAM, USB-C charging, Wi-Fi and up to two weeks of battery life.View Deal

Why we recommend it

Both devices solve the same problem in very different ways. In his four-star review of the Paper Pro, our expert Philip said: "This is a luxury tablet, so it’s the most expensive in its class, but it feels as premium as it looks, especially if you buy a nice Book Folio." He also called it an "incredibly well-built device, and it has a premium finish and design that is truly… impeccable."

In his five-star review of the Paper Pro Move, Philip said it was "the rare gadget that gives me exactly what I wished for, nothing more and nothing less." He went on to add that: "The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is a thin and very lightweight writing tablet that feels incredibly solid for its subtle heft. I had no trouble holding the tablet in the palm of my left hand and writing comfortably across the whole page with my right. Then I just tucked the tablet into the back pocket of my jeans."

Price context & historical value

Best Buy has slashed $100 off both models. The reMarkable Paper Pro drops from $799 to $699, while the Paper Pro Move falls from $569 to $469. We haven't seen either of these exact bundles sell for less.

The identical saving doesn't make them equally expensive, of course. The Move remains $230 cheaper and is the more accessible option if you mainly want handwritten notes on the go. The full-size Paper Pro costs considerably more, but you're paying for its much larger 11.8-inch display and much larger working area.

Which should you buy?

✅ Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro if...

You want the larger canvas. The 11.8-inch display gives you far more room for handwritten notes, detailed sketches and full-page PDFs, so it makes the most sense for creators, students and professionals who expect to spend long periods working on the device.

It's also the better option if you're trying to replace a conventional notebook or pad on your desk. The larger screen makes it easier to see more of a document at once.

✅ Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move if...

Portability matters more than screen size. At 7.3 inches and 8.16 ounces, the Paper Pro Move is much easier to carry around and is small enough to slip into a bag or even a large jacket pocket.

It still gives you handwriting-to-text conversion, searchable handwritten notes, cloud syncing and a paper-like color display and a two-week battery life.

The Catch: What to know before you buy

Neither of these should be treated as a conventional Android or iPad-style tablet. Their lack of apps and distractions is central to the appeal, but it also means they can't be used for tasks like video streaming, games, social media or apps.

The choice between them really comes down to screen size versus portability. If PDFs, sketches and large pages are important, the Paper Pro's bigger display is worth having. If you primarily take notes in meetings or while on the go, the Paper Pro Move is a better choice and much easier to carry.

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• Hostinger launches AI Builder, moving beyond initial web design to help users set up and run backends, ecommerce, and marketing automatically
• AI Builder was driven by demand, with non-traditional builds like SaaS, apps, and internal tools growing fivefold in the last 12 months
• The new tool benefits from Hostinger’s infrastructure, with no third-party setup needed for many projects.

Top web hosting Hostinger has announced the launch of its new AI Builder platform, which aims to move beyond AI-generated websites by combining AI-led creation and visual control with backend infrastructure, ecommerce, embedded AI, and marketing.

The company says taking this approach aims to shift AI’s involvement from generating a first version to setting up and operating the systems behind a project.

The new tool was launched following a noticeable change in what Hostinger customers are building, highlighting research which found a year ago fewer than 4% of projects created on its platform fell outside of the traditional website category. More recently, nearly one-in-five projects are software-as-a-service (SaaS) products, learning platforms, and internal tools, a fivefold increase in the past 12 months.

More than a traditional website

SaaS projects of this type require more than a traditional website. Hostinger’s new tool will help users deal with everything from authentication and data to infrastructure. It will also help businesses find, reach, and keep new customers.

Where many AI platforms help you build a tool, then leave it to the user to assemble the components and deal with the infrastructure themselves, Hostinger benefits from built-in backend, marketing, and ecommerce systems.

"The next battle in online presence is not about who can generate a homepage in 30 seconds," said Auksė Žirgulė, Vice President of Product at Hostinger.

"It is about what happens next. Can the AI open the store, create the user management system, help attract customers, and keep improving the project? That's the direction we're taking with AI Builder."

AI Builder goes beyond the usual ‘prompt to build’ approach, allowing users to upload a whole range of content as a starting point. For example, a restaurant may upload a menu PDF, a designer may upload a screenshot or reference image, and a business owner can paste the link to an outdated website they want to modernize.

Hostinger’s AI Builder is now available globally to new and existing customers. For more information and to get started, you can visit the AI Builder page.

• Geekom has admitted a software driver contained malware
• A LAN driver on a legacy page was hosting the Asruex backdoor
• The malware can track keystrokes, steal passwords, and intercept data

Hardware maker Geekom has admitted that a network driver for multiple mini PC variants hosted Asruex backdoor malware, potentially putting users at risk

The LAN driver for Geekom’s range of A7, A8, AE7, AE8, AX7 Pro and AX8 Pro mini-PCs hosted the malicious package with administrator-level permissions that allowed it to monitor everything you type, steal data, and even swipe passwords from your machine. The malicious software also connects to a command and control (C2) network to send and receive information from hackers.

Geekom has issued an apology and removed the software package in question, but if you have a Geekom mini PC from the aforementioned range and have installed the LAN driver, I’d definitely recommend doing a full system virus scan, with a wipe and reset just to be sure.

Geekom ships malware-riddled LAN driver

Videocardz first broke the story after investigating claims from a Reddit user who reported finding a malicious executable file contained within the LAN driver.

Videocardz then independently investigated the claim using FileScan.IO, MetaDefender VirusTotal, and YARAify. Each antivirus engine detected the executable as malicious.

In Geekom’s statement about the malicious file, the company said that the driver was hosted on a “legacy page [that] had already been replaced and was no longer accessible through the normal Support navigation, although it remained indexed by search engines.”

So when users searched for the LAN driver using Google, the result that came up was the malicious file. I always recommend users install drivers and other software from the official distributor rather than using Google listings as hackers can use tactics such as SEO poisoning or promoted pages to offer dodgy software. But in this case the legacy page was official.

Geekom has confirmed that none of its mini PC range were shipped with the malicious driver preinstalled, so if you haven’t directly downloaded the malicious software from the legacy page, you should be okay. But consider running a Windows Defender scan to be sure.

In order to guarantee that your mini PC is free of the malicious driver, perform a complete wipe and reset of Windows, and install a new Windows image direct from Microsoft’s official page. Going forward, only install software and drivers from the official support pages of the manufacturer.

Do yourself, and your device, a favor and download the latest iOS update to fix these bugs and others.

It's been a while since the last one, so Amazon is back with another sale on a handful of top Garmin smartwatches. We rate several of these devices for their stunning displays, excellent tracking, and slick designs — with many of them our top picks for various health and fitness needs at a range of different budgets. My top eight picks from the latest Garmin sale at Amazon are below.

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I've picked out entry-level fitness trackers for those just starting out, dedicated running watches for those working up to everything from a first 5k to a first marathon, and hardy all-purpose wearables that will guide you on more challenging outdoor adventures.

Our expert health and fitness testers have tried many Garmin devices and these are the ones they would recommend as the best Garmin watches you can buy. For example, there's the classic Garmin Forerunner 265 for $349.99 for runners, a more affordable Garmin Vívoactive 5 at $189.99 for the gym-goer, and this Garmin Fenix 8 for $749.99 for multisport enthusiasts.

Even though summer is drawing to a close, there's still time to get your exercise regimen in place and one of these smartwatches could offer just the extra incentive you need to get your routine in place for the cooler months ahead and start tracking your progress.

8 best Garmin deals for Memorial Day

Garmin Forerunner 265

Garmin Vívoactive 5

Garmin Venu 4

Garmin Instinct 3 (50mm)

Garmin Fēnix 8 (47mm)

Garmin Enduro 3

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar (45mm)

Garmin Forerunner 965