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Norton VPN has added support for split tunneling on MacOS as part of a wider push for feature parity across platforms and operating systems.

The feature allows users to specify the websites and apps they’d like to use Norton VPN for, while leaving the rest of their traffic untouched.

This can be useful for, say, accessing a website based in another country while streaming video content from your home region. Furthermore, some mobile banking apps or streaming services may block access entirely if a VPN is detected.

To use the new feature, open the Norton VPN app, head to the Settings tab, head to Connection Settings, and then select Split Tunneling to exclude specific apps and websites from the VPN connection.

As Norton VPN Product Lead, Himmat Bains, explained: “With Split Tunneling now available on Norton VPN for Mac, our customers have full control over which apps and websites travel through the VPN and which stay on their everyday connection.”

“This brings Mac users the same flexibility we already offer on Windows and Android,” he added.

Split tunneling is a staple feature across the best VPNs, but, despite MacOS officially supporting split tunneling, Mac users have seen slower rollouts for the feature, with some VPNs even removing split tunnel capability for years at a time.

Norton also shared that more updates are on the way for NortonVPN across various platforms, such as post-quantum encryption for its WireGuard protocol and manual IP shuffling for its iOS app.

Split tunneling and MacOS: issues and integration

MacOS has a fraught history when it comes to support for split tunneling (Image credit: Future)

Split tunneling has long been a point of contention for VPN users on macOS. While Apple’s desktop operating system does technically support split tunneling, user reports suggest that Apple services like FaceTime won’t work when a split tunnel is active.

What’s more, support for split tunneling on Mac has been inconsistent from many VPN service providers. Private Internet Access pulled split tunneling support from its MacOS VPN app between 2021 and 2024, after Apple removed Network Kernel Extension APIs from macOS Big Sur.

While split tunneling capability returned to MacOS in 2022, VPN providers have been cautious in rolling out the feature. ExpressVPN, for example, only introduced split tunneling at the end of 2025.

Where split tunneling is implemented, it may have limitations not present on Windows or Linux computers. Mullvad VPN introduced split tunneling in 2024, with the caveat that it could not exclude Safari or Apple’s WebKit API from VPN connections.

And some of the best VPNs on the market still don’t offer split tunneling for macOS at all, including our pick for the best VPN overall, NordVPN.

We're into the dying embers of Amazon Prime Day now, but there's still just enough time to grab an incredible tech deal. And if you've been considering snapping up a new phone, then you're in luck — because the entire Google Pixel 10 line is on sale. However, it's worth me being upfront here: there's only one Pixel 10 model I'd recommend buying right now, and that's the Google Pixel 10a.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Right now, the Google Pixel 10a is just $399 (was $499) at Amazon US — that's the version with 128GB of storage, for reference. The 10a is also on sale in the UK, and while the 128GB version is cheaper, I simply have to recommend the 256GB variant of the Google Pixel 10a for £455 (was £599) at Amazon.

Why would I recommend the 10a over all of its siblings? Well, we're expecting the Google Pixel 11 and 11 Pro (not the 11a) to launch soon — most likely in or around August 2026 — after which point you may as well either pick the upgrade or get an even better discount on the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro.

For me, then, it has to be the Google Pixel 10a, which is available at a fantastic low price in the soon-to-end Prime Day sale, and offers excellent all-around performance for a budget device. If you're interested in finding out more about these deals, scroll on down.

Today's best Google Pixel 10a deal in the US

With impressive camera quality, a beautiful display, and funky design, the Google Pixel 10a is without question one of the best budget-friendly phones on the market. $399 is a great price for this 128GB model, although you can also grab the 256GB alternative on sale while Prime Day is still going.View Deal

Today's best Google Pixel 10a deal in the UK

The Google Pixel 10a is one of our favorite budget-friendly phones here at TechRadar. It has a bright display, plenty of battery life, an eye-catching design, and a neat user interface. This is a fantastic offer on the 256GB version, and I'd recommend investing in extra storage, but if you don't need it, the 128GB is available for even less.View Deal

In our Google Pixel 10a review, we praised the phone's 6.3-inch Actua display, its 5,100mAh battery capacity, and its vibrant, eye-catching aesthetic.

But don't be fooled. Although this isn't a premium handset, it performs pretty nicely as well. Its Tensor G4 processor is more than up to the task of handling everyday activity, whether that be scrolling social media, playing mobile games, or streaming video content. The Pixel 10a is also commendable for snapping photos, with the 48MP main and 13MP ultra-wide cameras supplying clear, detailed, and color-accurate images time after time.

It was released a bit later than the standard Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, so not only is the 10a the newest in its line, it's also the most affordable. And if you want one of the best budget-friendly phones around at an incredible low price, then look no further than these awesome Prime Day deals.

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & De'Longhi
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: up to 25% off SSDs & games
• Grand Theft Auto 6: pre-order now
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

• Lenovo has said that RAM prices will likely "never" fall back to pre-crisis levels
• The company also predicted a "new normal" for memory pricing from 2030 onwards
• Microsoft expects the cost of memory to double in just over a year

If you were hoping we might get to the weekend without any more bad news on the RAM front, that hope is about to be crushed courtesy of Lenovo and Microsoft — and there's a side serving of blame for Apple, too.

First off, as German tech site ComputerBase reports (via Wccftech), over at ISC 2026 — the high-performance computing, AI, and quantum conference in Germany — Lenovo said that RAM prices will likely "never" fall back to the pre-crisis levels of a year ago, even after the bolstering of chip production output that's coming (from 2028 onwards).

Lenovo seemingly said "never," accompanied by some on-stage laughter, according to ComputerBase, and the tech site (bearing in mind translation nuances) clarifies that this is really referring to the next five years (or maybe a bit more) for the RAM industry, and not an 'absolute' future.

However, the report then goes on to mention that Lenovo sees a "new normal" from 2030 onwards with significantly higher prices than pre-crisis levels — even given increased production.

On top of that, Microsoft just announced hefty price increases for Xbox consoles driven by the RAM crisis. The firm stated, "Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x, and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027."

Ouch. Microsoft underlined that the memory price hikes are especially painful for console makers, as these devices are typically sold at a (slight) loss, as the revenue is made up in game sales (and subscriptions).

Lastly, Wccftech also spotted that Micron has fired some flak at Apple, although the memory chip maker didn't name Tim Cook's firm specifically, but it's clear enough where the shot was aimed. As Rolfe Winkler, who reports for the Wall Street Journal, explains in a post on X: "Tim Cook says the memory guys are at fault for Apple raising prices. A Micron executive I interviewed last night pointed the finger right back."

Sumit Sadana, who is Chief Business Officer at Micron, informed Winkler, "We told a couple of the customers who were being very aggressive with pricing at that time that this is not constructive." The argument here might be that partners (presumably Apple) pressing Micron on the price of their RAM hurt Micron's bottom line and ability to invest in more production capacity.

Analysis: double, double toil and trouble

(Image credit: fizkes / Shutterstock)

Although it's difficult to weigh up the exact meaning of Lenovo's comments on the RAM crisis at ISC, it's clear enough that the PC giant believes the future looks very rocky. At best, pricing looks like it's in trouble until the early 2030s, and there's likely to be a 'new normal' coming into play here for that next decade.

While there appears to be some joking around prices "never" coming back down to the levels they were before the crisis, I think there's a fair chance that they actually won't. When the cost of a product goes up to such an extent as we've seen with RAM (and storage), it's feasible that it won't ever quite normalize. Okay, so maybe we'll see some curveballs that throw things out of whack — like the AI bubble bursting, or at least deflating a good deal — but I'm increasingly doubtful about the prospect of any relief.

Microsoft predicting a further doubling of memory pricing in not much more than a year is a painful prediction to hear, too.

I'm not going to dive full-tilt into the gloom here, though, because as I've said before, at least in the consumer space, RAM prices can only go so high before a ceiling is hit, which means most people will simply refuse to pay the asking prices. And thankfully, there have also been a couple of glimmers of hope this week: Asus predicted that its products won't be hiked by as much in the second half of 2026 (but they'll still go up), and there was a rumor aired that memory chip giant SK Hynix may switch production away from AI-targeted RAM (HBM) to conventional RAM sticks, at least to an extent.

I wouldn't get swept away with any optimism just yet, though, because for now, as these latest developments in the memory crisis underline, the pervading sentiment around the future remains largely negative.

Can a chatbot be the best wingman?

The company has quietly extended its Extended Security Update coverage until October 2027.

If you've been thinking about upgrading your TV, then today might be a good time to do so. The official Samsung Store is hosting a massive summer sale this week, and it features some of the first real price cuts on the brand's 2026 lineup of TVs.

Highlights include the new 65-inch RH85H Micro RGB for $2,299 (was $2,799), the excellent value 75-inch QN80H Neo-QLED for $1,599 (was $2699), and the 65-inch S95H OLED for $2,999 (was $3,399). That latter pick is a particular highlight for us because it's the update to one of our favorite TVs of 2025.

- Check out Samsung's summer sale in full

If the newest, shiniest Samsung TVs are a little too pricey for your tastes, then we'd highly recommend a few of today's listings on older displays, too. Just below you can see a selection of both 2026 and slightly older models. Take note, however, the older stock is shifting quickly today, and it looks like these are clearance deals, more or less.

It's also worth saying that it's hard to say how much longer the Samsung summer sale will last. This week's deals are similar to those offered over at Amazon's massive Prime Day sale, but that's due to end tonight at Midnight. Fingers crossed these Samsung TV deals stick around for a few days longer!

2026 Samsung TVs on sale

Samsung's rival Prime Day sale has a rare $300 discount on Samsung's all-new 65-inch R85H Micro RGB 4K Smart TV. Perfect for watching the World Cup on, Samsung's R85H Series delivers brilliant colors that come to life thanks to its Micro RGB technology and AI engine.View Deal

The S95H is the successor to the wildly popular S95F, which was one of our top-rated TVs of 2025. We haven't reviewed this iteration yet, but we have no hesitation recommending one of the first price cuts we've seen on the model. The main upgrades here are a QD-OLED panel, updated AI processing, and a new picture-frame design with a built-in bezel. Otherwise, you're still getting a stunning picture and support for a 165Hz refresh rate.View Deal

The new QH series from Samsung are a good choice if you want a decent TV but don't want to completely break the bank. The QN80H is the higher-end model and features AI-based picture and audio optimization, and SDR to HDR upscaling. QN80H also features Motion Xcelerator 144Hz support, which makes it a good choice for sports or gaming. You don't get as deep blacks with a Neo-QLED, but the picture quality is still absolutely fantastic.View Deal

The Frame series is a real crowd favorite, and it's certainly a very unique idea. Specs-wise, you don't tend to get the best of the best with these TVs, but they do offer a gorgeous art-like design that melds into any environment. The latest 2026 Pro model features a matte anti-reflective coating and a Neo-QLED panel with support for 144Hz refresh rates. View Deal

Older Samsung TVs on sale

The 65-inch S90F is a slightly older model now, but it still holds up great, with the same comprehensive set of gaming features as the higher-end Samsung S95F OLED. The 65-inch S90F was already a great value, but today's massive $1,300 price cut at Samsung just makes it one of the best buys on the entire site this week. This price is $200 lower than Black Friday, for example. View Deal

Samsung's flagship OLED TV for 2025 improves upon its predecessor with even higher brightness and a 2.0 version of its Glare-Free OLED screen. Gaming support has expanded with 4K 165Hz support across all four HDMI 2.1 ports, and the TV's Tizen smart interface now features the Samsung Art Store portal. All sizes apart from the 55-inch are sold out right now, annoyingly, so grab this still-amazing TV while you still can. View Deal

The QN90F is a slightly older model now, but it's still an amazing choice if you're looking for a great quality display with fantastic brightness. Samsung is offering a record-low price on the larger 75-inch model right now (the smaller sizes are already sold out). This Neo QLED TV features mini LEDs and Samsung's Glare-Free 2.0 technology, allowing you to view it from nearly any angle. Paired with high brightness and punchy colors, this makes it a great pick for sports.View Deal

Huge Samsung sale — quick links

• Appliances: 4th of July sales on ranges, refrigerators, washers
• Phones: record-low price on the Galaxy S26 series
• Tablets: $400 off Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
• TVs: up to $1,700 off OLED and Neo QLED TVs

Want to score some last-minute savings before Amazon Prime Day 2026 draws to a close? I’ve found 12 board games for under $20 that you can shop right now — though the deals won’t last much longer.

What’s more, these aren’t cheap but ultimately terrible games; these are some really solid picks with options to suit any occasion — with my personal favorites being Herd Mentality, Monopoly Big Deal, and Cheers to the Governor.

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There are party picks like Throw Throw Burrito and The Cameleon, which are ideal for larger groups of all ages; meanwhile, Twisted Cryptids and Exploding Kittens require a little more strategy if you want to secure victory.

Plus, several picks on this list come in small boxes, making them ideal travel games to take with you on your summer vacation — and all of them make excellent ice breakers if you’re heading off to college when the summer’s over.

Best of all, as I said in the intro, none of them will set you back more than $20, though that promise is only true while Prime Day deals are still live.

12 board games under $20

Unstable Games Twisted Cryptids

Exploding Kittens Original Edition

Exploding Kittens Poetry for Neanderthals

Big Potato Herd Mentality

Unstable Games Here to Slay

Gamely Six Second Scribbles

Lost Boy Entertainment Cheers to the Governor

Monopoly Big Deal

Big Potato The Chameleon Picture Edition

Asmodee Stella: Dixit Universe

Exploding Kittens Throw Throw Burrito

Hasbro Gaming Battleship

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
• Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

Great news, 4K Blu-ray fans and physical media collectors — the huge Criterion Collection half-price sale is back again. This is the month-long sale, which will run until late July — but given how many tempting buys Criterion has, you're going to need that whole month to make your list and then whittle it down.

• View the full Criterion sale at Amazon
• View the full Criterion sale at Barnes & Noble

As usual for Criterion, Barnes & Noble is the main host of the sale, but Amazon has discs at half price too. The sale at Amazon is a lot more limited than at Barnes & Noble — several titles are half price, but some are most like 35% off when they're fully 50% off at B&N. And Amazon's range is more limited than B&N's. But I've included Amazon since many people are already buying things there for Amazon Prime Day (while it lasts — it ends tonight), so I thought maybe you just want to slip that disc you've been eyeing up into your basket…

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Below, I've picked out 12 discs I think are especially tempting from the sale, but obviously there are no duds in the Criterion Closet, so you'll probably want to have a look through the whole sale using these links.

Criterion 4K Blu-ray sale — quick links

• View the full Criterion sale at Amazon
• View the full Criterion sale at Barnes & Noble

Criterion 4K Blu-ray sale: 12 titles I'd recommend

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The Criterion Collection Eyes Wide Shut

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The Criterion Collection Wall•E

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The Criterion Collection The Princess Bride

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The Criterion Collection No Country for Old Men

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The Criterion Collection The Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise / Before Sunset / Before Midnight)

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The Criterion Collection Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits (The Big Boss / Fist of Fury / the Way of the Dragon / Enter the Dragon / Game of Death)

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The Criterion Collection Sentimental Value

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The Criterion Collection Seven Samurai

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The Criterion Collection

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The Criterion Collection Thief

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The Criterion Collection After Hours

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The Criterion Collection The Silence of the Lambs

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
• Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

You can find all manner of deals during Amazon Prime Day, but you can always count on the eponymous retail giant to knock a decent amount off its own range of smart home devices — its Echo Dot speakers being one of them.

My humble little Echo Pop is still working and for the most part, its performance and features are satisfactory, but I feel a change is coming, and that change might just be the Echo Dot 5th Gen — one of the best smart speakers you can get.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Some Prime Day discounts can be restricted to the US and UK respectively, but that's not the case for the Echo Dot. Amazon US has knocked $20 off taking the smart speaker to a reasonable $29.99 (was $49.99), and Amazon UK has a similar offer, with the speaker going for £28.49 (was £54.99).

Today's best Echo Dot (5th Gen) deals

The Amazon Echo Dot is down to less than $30 for Prime Day. Amazon's best-selling smart speaker offers improved audio, a new temperature sensor, and all the handy Alexa features just a voice command away, such as playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather. A steal at this price.View Deal

Amazon's best-selling Echo Dot is down to under £30 for Prime Day – a good offer, but it did reach a previous record-low of £22.99. Nevertheless, the Echo Dot offers an improved audio experience, plus a new temperature sensor and all the handy features from Alexa, like playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather completely hands-free. As far as a cheap and cheerful smart speaker goes, it's one of the better options out there.View Deal

The bog-standard Echo Pop has been my loyal smart home companion for a few years and while it's done me good, I fear that it's served its time. If you're in the same boat as me, the Echo Dot 5th Gen could be the answer.

The main upgrades with this Echo Dot is the room temperature sensor, which is a great for customizing your Alexa routines — you can get the smart speaker to run certain functions when your room reaches a particular temperature. For example, if it gets too hot and you need some shield from the sun, you could set it to control your smart blinds to correspond with the heat changes.

Although it's a significant upgrade from other basic smart speakers, the Echo Dot is still a simple and easy-to-use model which is perfect if you don't enjoy spending loads of time getting used to a new piece of tech in your home.

On the sound-front, it packs a bass that's boosted compared to its predecessor, but we did mention in our review that it's a smart speaker first, and audio system second. That said, this shouldn't be much of an issue if you're using it to fill the silence in a small space where you won't have the volume as loud as a standard Bluetooth speaker.

All-in-all, the Echo Dot 5th Gen is a solid upgrade if you've been using any of Amazon's older models until now. It also a great smart hub for connecting other devices in your smart home ecosystem, and now that the new Alexa+ voice assistant is in early access, it means you don't have to upgrade to Amazon's latest Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio to make the most of its smarts.

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & De'Longhi
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: up to 25% off SSDs & games
• Grand Theft Auto 6: pre-order now
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

• NAIC confirmed a cyberattack exploiting an Oracle PeopleSoft zero‑day, with ShinyHunters claiming theft of 3.1TB of data
• Stolen cache allegedly includes insurer filings, credit rating files, AWS logs, configs, and PII; NAIC says only financial reports and technical data were taken
• Incident spotted June 11, disclosed June 17; files leaked online suggest NAIC did not pay ransom, as ShinyHunters continues exploiting the zero‑day across 100+ organizations

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) confirmed suffering a cyberattack that resulted in the stolen data being leaked on the dark web. While the company did not name the group responsible, or mentioned the size of the stolen cache, the infamous ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and stated they snatched around 3.1TB of information.

In a security notice published on the NAIC website, it was explained that the attackers managed to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft. This is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software suite, designed to help businesses manage employees, finances, supply chains, and more. Citing Google Mandiant, Cybernews says ShinyHunters first started exploiting the zero-day on May 27, and managed to compromise more than 100 organizations and 300 individuals, before Oracle finally pushed an emergency update on June 10.

Among the victims, as we now know, is NAIC, whose PeopleSoft environment was compromised, and used to obtain credentials and move laterally to internal data storage locations.

ShinyHunters step forward

Based on NAIC’s investigation, the stolen information includes publicly available statutory financial reports, insurer investment credit rating data, and some technical information such as outdated logs and configuration files. There is no evidence that personal information, banking information, or payment data was accessed, it said.

NAIC spotted the attack on June 11 and immediately launched its incident response protocol, which includes notifying law enforcement, blocking malicious actors, and bringing in third-party security experts. The Commission disclosed the incident on June 17, a day before ShinyHunters went public.

The notorious ransomware gang claims to have taken more than 264,000 insurer regulatory filing documents, 2,000 customer and bulk orders containing personally identifiable information, some 45,000 files from major credit rating agencies, statutory annual and quarterly financial statements submitted by insurers, production AWS infrastructure logs, cloud configuration files, and workload automation data, and SQL scripts.

Since the files were seemingly leaked online, it’s safe to assume that NAIC did not (want to) pay the ransom demand.

Via Cybernews

Le Creuset stoneware is exquisite, but as much as I love my coffee, I can't usually justify the cost. That's why I was so excited to see a whole rainbow of coffee mugs and espresso cups in the Amazon Prime Day sale. I'll need to be quick though, because these lovely cups will shoot back up to full price when Prime Day ends at midnight.

• Shop the whole Amazon Prime Day sale
• See all Prime Day deals on Le Creuset

Personally I'm particularly fond of the Bamboo colour, which would be a near-perfect match for my kitchen walls, but I'm also very taken with daffodil-yellow Nectar, which would make a lovely contrast.

Need something to fill your cup with? I test over a dozen coffee makers every year at TechRadar, so take a look at our roundup of the best espresso machines. There's one for every home barista, and I promise you'll find something perfect for your kitchen.

A stoneware rainbow

Le Creuset Stoneware Coffee Mug, Bamboo

Le Creuset Stoneware Coffee Mug, Deep Teal

Le Creuset Stoneware Cappuccino Mug, Shell Pink

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Cup, Sea Salt

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Mug, Volcanic

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Mug, Bamboo

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Mug, Flint

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Cup, Carribbean

Le Creuset Stoneware Espresso Mug, Cerise

LE CREUSET Stoneware Grand Mug, Nectar

Le Creuset Stoneware Grand Mug, Bamboo

Le Creuset Stoneware Grand Mug, Azure

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: sign up for a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire TV, Ring & Blink from £24.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: AirPods Pro 3 for a record-low price
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja, Tefal & Sage
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from under £10
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Father's Day: up to 50% off gifts & drinks
• Headphones: up to 50% off
• Laptops: from £149.99
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £125
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Eufy & Roborock
• Wearables: Garmin & Huawei from £36.99

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised: "We have a whole-of-government response. It'll be big; it'll be fast; and it'll be effective."

(Image credit: Federico Parra/AFP)

Commentary: This split-Siri life is going to be the norm for a lot of people with Apple devices.

Apple may skip the high-end M6 chips and shift premium Macs to AI-focused M7 processors, making the upgrade decision tougher for power users.

The post Apple Overhauls Chip Roadmap, Ditches M6 Pro and Max for M7 Generation appeared first on TechRepublic.

Hackers claim 1M+ records tied to French employment apps were exposed, including HR files, health data, worker details, and plaintext passwords.

The post Hackers Claim French Employment Leak Exposes Over 1M Records, Health Data appeared first on TechRepublic.

Garmin's range of advanced smartwatches is truly endless, and with that also comes an endless roster of generous price drops in Amazon Prime Day.

Though Garmin produces some of the best smartwatches and has given the Apple Watch a run for its money, some of their devices are sky-high when it comes to prices. With the end of Prime Day approaching, there's still a chance for you to bag that smartwatch upgrade you've been waiting for.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

The top deal in the US right now is on the Garmin fenix 8, a smartwatch with a staggering 10-day lifespan that's now $749.99 at Amazon (was $999.99). Equally, there are solid savings over in the UK too, but the best deal isn't on Amazon funnily enough.

Instead, UK shoppers should think about heading over to H Samuel, where the highly advanced Garmin epix Pro is now £299.99 (was £739.99) — that's actually a better value deal than Amazon's.

Today's best Garmin deals in the US

There's $250 off the five-star Garmin Fenix 8 in its smallest 43mm size and Whitestone colorway. It's perfect for those who want serious power on smaller wrists — adventure watches are usually big, lumpy affairs — so it's nice to have a smaller option. And it still packs an impressive 10-day battery life, advanced training features, an LED flashlight, and full-color maps.View Deal

This generous 50% saving on this 4.5-star smartwatch will only be live for a few more hours, so you should act fast if you want to take advantage of this record-low price. The Garmin epix Pro is designed with keen runners in mind. It packs solid health tracking and GPS navigation features, all cased in a clear AMOLED display with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and titanium bezel. View Deal

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a fantastic all-rounder. It's a fitness smartwatch with tons of workout plans, a crisp AMOLED display, onboard GPS, and 11 days of battery life. At this price, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better-performing watch for general fitness, health, and exercise tracking. It's a Fitbit beater for sure.View Deal

It's been six years since the Forerunner 745 came out and though Garmin has upped the ante on its smartwatch range since then, we still stand by our 4.5-star review. For less than $200, the Forerunner gives you reliable GPS as well as a slew of health insights including the HRM Pro heart rate monitor strap and SpO2 sensor. If you want a fitness tracker that will get you what you need without burning a hole in your pocket, definitely look into this one.

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This 5-star smartwatch has an excellent hi-res AMOLED display, which is great for visibility, while accurate GPS reading takes it to the next level. Fitness-wise, it lets you set up training plans that allow you to work towards a specific goal, with the log of every activity helping to keep you motivated. It's also quite a smart-looking device that doesn't scream 'sports watch', so you can wear it no matter the occasion.

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Today's best Garmin deals in the UK

H Samuels is currently listing the epix Pro cheaper than Amazon. Runners will not want to miss this best-ever offer on the 4.5-star smartwatch, which offers excellent health tracking and GPS navigation features. The vibrant AMOLED display makes it easy to see, while the rugged titanium bezel helps it be more resilient.View Deal

The Garmin Venu 3 once sat atop our guide to the best Garmin watches, with our fitness experts calling it "the best for most people". It's now been replaced by the new Venu 4, but this last-gen model still offers an excellent balance of advanced sports metrics and communication features at an affordable price. A true Apple Watch alternative for fitness fans.View Deal

Right now, you can save just under £90 on the 41mm, and just under £70 on the 45mm Garmin Venu 4 models. With up to 10 days of battery life, great workout and wellness tracking, and lots of Garmin Connect IQ third-party app support, it's a reliable model for lovers of the great outdoors.

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This lowest-ever price on the Garmin Vivoactive 5 means there's never been a better time to snap it up. Garmin's comprehensive training app has served me well for years, and at this price the Vivoactive 5 is an easy buy for Fitbit users who are used to cheaper price points.View Deal

If you're using an Apple Watch SE series device and are thinking of making the switch to Garmin, this model is a great option. Not only does it offer a familiar design and an extensive roster of workout features, it's a great wearable for running and isn't bulky, making it a comfortable smartwatch for daily wear.

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Triathletes and lovers of the great outdoors are best suited to this rugged wearable from Garmin. On a normal day, the fenix 8 Pro is quite an expensive smartwatch, but the record-low price this Prime Day makes it an even more worthwhile investment.

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Not only do I review gaming gear for a living, I game every day, which is how I know how important a truly reliable gamepad can be. Fortunately, while we're on the final day of Prime Day, I'm still seeing loads of offers out there on some of my favorite Xbox controllers. That's why I've brought you together the best I've found.

• View the full Amazon Prime Day sale

For a long time, when gaming on my PC and Xbox Series X, I just stuck with the Robot White Xbox Wireless Controller that came with my console. And who could blame me? It's a seriously well-designed controller, from its multi-platform connectivity to its Impulse Triggers. But there's a whole rainbow of different colorways out there: given they're so cheap, why not opt for the badass bubblegum vibes of Deep Pink or the exhilarating Electric Volt?

And although it may have taken me a while, I have since upgraded to a pro-grade pad: the fantastic Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless, one of the many premium controllers you can get an enormous discount on this Prime Day. Can't quite stretch to a high-end controller? Fortunately, plenty of cheaper options like the PowerA Wired Controller are still going for a song, so there's never been a better time to get your hands on a new one.

If you're keen to browse the deals where you are, feel free to skip straight to the US links or UK links. And if you're also on the hunt for other bargains, don't forget to follow our Amazon Prime Day US live blog or our Amazon Prime Day UK live blog.

Xbox controller sale — top picks

• Xbox Wireless Controller — Robot White: now $49.99 at Amazon (was $64.99)
• Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless: now $149.99 at Best Buy (was $189.99)
• GameSir Kaleid: now $32.51 at Amazon (was $40.40)

Xbox controllers — US deals

Xbox Wireless Controller — Velocity Green

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Shock Blue

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Robot White

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Pulse Red

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Heart Breaker Special Edition

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Fallout Pip-Boy Edition

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Electric Volt

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Deep Pink

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Carbon Black

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Xbox Wireless Controller — Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless

Pros

• Sleek, comfortable design
• Sensitive TMR sticks and dual-mode triggers
• Staggeringly quick response times
• Brilliantly customizable

Cons

• Custom profiles can’t be changed on Xbox

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra

Pros

• Wonderful mechanical buttons
• Great RGB lighting
• Innovative color display

Cons

• Poor companion software
• Lacks swappable thumbsticks

GameSir G7 Pro Wired

Pros

• Swappable sticks, d-pad and faceplates
• Drift-beating Hall effect thumbsticks
• Charging dock included, and it charges fast
• Lovely build quality with firm rubberized grips
• Trigger locks are some of the best I’ve ever used

Cons

• Face buttons feel a little weird at first

GameSir G7 Pro Wireless

Pros

• Swappable sticks, d-pad and faceplates
• Drift-beating Hall effect thumbsticks
• Charging dock included, and it charges fast
• Lovely build quality with firm rubberized grips
• Trigger locks are some of the best I’ve ever used

Cons

• Face buttons feel a little weird at first

Scuf Valor Pro Wired

8Bitdo Ultimate Wired

GameSir Kaleid

Pros

• Drift-resisting Hall effect thumbsticks
• Wonderfully tactile micro switch face buttons
• Lovely translucent design with RGB light strips
• Impressive customizability via the Nexus app

Cons

• Still wired only
• No substantial improvements beyond Xbox compatibility
• Loses Switch compatibility

Thrustmaster eSwap X2 H.E

Pros

• Sturdy Thrustmaster build quality
• Ideal for folks with larger hands
• Now includes Hall effect thumbsticks
• Same great level of customizability

Cons

• Virtually unchanged from the eSwap X2
• Still wired only; disappointing for the price
• Relatively bulky and heavy by typical controller standards
• D-pad can be a bit uncomfortable

Xbox controllers — UK deals

PowerA Advantage Plus

Xbox Wireless Controller + USB-C Cable

Pros

• Premium feel
• Works on a range of devices
• Improved textures and geometry
• Impulse trigger feel great

Cons

• Share button can be awkward
• Not rechargeable without add-on

PowerA Wired Controller

GameSir Kaleid

Pros

• Drift-resisting Hall effect thumbsticks
• Wonderfully tactile micro switch face buttons
• Lovely translucent design with RGB light strips
• Impressive customizability via the Nexus app

Cons

• Still wired only
• No substantial improvements beyond Xbox compatibility
• Loses Switch compatibility

Scuf Valor Pro Wireless

Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition

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• Polymarket prediction platform was hacked via a compromised third‑party vendor dependency, injecting malicious scripts into its frontend
• Around $3M in crypto stolen from ~11 users, according to PeckShield; Polymarket is refunding victims in full while removing the affected dependency
• Community reactions on X were critical, with some blaming prior “taunting hackers”; one victim speculated the breach may have involved Xorek Cloud’s VPS

Polymarket, a prediction platform where people trade on the likelihood of different real-world events, got hacked and allegedly lost around $3 million in user funds. The company is now refunding the victims in full.

In a short post published on X earlier this week, Polymarket confirmed the news, saying it discovered that a third-party vendor had been compromised. Through that compromise, the attackers injected a malicious script “into our frontend for some users.”

Since then, Polymarket said it contained the incident and removed the affected dependency but did not say which dependency it was. It did not say which third-party vendor was compromised. Furthermore, it said it is currently contacting impacted users and refunding them in full, but did not state how many people were affected, or how much money is involved.

Context-dependent vulnerabilities

This morning we discovered a 3rd party vendor had been compromised, injecting a malicious script into our frontend for some users. We've contained it & removed the affected dependency. We're contacting impacted users & refunding them in full.June 25, 2026

In its write-up, TechCrunch cited blockchain monitoring firm PeckShield, which claims that around $3 million in cryptocurrency was stolen in the attack. The publication also reported that around 11 people were affected. Polymarket allows its users to be paid in crypto.

X users who left comments on Polymarket’s announcement seem utterly unsurprised by the breach. “I spent weeks telling you this and you ignored it,” one person said. “The next time l find a vulnerability, l will sell it to criminal gangs.” Three users suggested Polymarket deserved what had happened for “taunting hackers” in the past. One made a sly joke saying, “how did you not predict this?”

Polymarket did not say which third-party vendor was compromised, but one of the users who lost funds in this attack speculates it happened through Xorek Cloud’s VPS:

“I recently bought a VPS from Xorek Cloud and stored my private key on it,” they said on X. “I'm not sure how the compromise happened, but that's the only possible security risk I can think of.”

Via TechCrunch