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Proton Launches Free 2FA App with Native Desktop Support

August 1, 2025
Proton Releases Privacy-Focused 2FA App With Desktop Support Swiss-based privacy tech company Proton has officially launched Proton Authenticator, a new open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app available across all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The launch positions Proton Authenticator as a serious alternative to widely-used 2FA apps like Google…
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AOC’s newest monitors hit an ultra-fast 610Hz refresh rate

August 1, 2025
I’m not sure my puny human eyes could tell the difference between, say, 360Hz and 500Hz. But the sweatiest, most competitive of PC gamers say they can, and I’m not about to call them liars (especially if they’re teamed up with me in Fortnite). Said gamers might want to…
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Chrome 138 update plugs high-risk browser vulnerability. Update now!

July 31, 2025
Google has fixed several vulnerabilities in Chrome versions 138.0.7204.183/184 for Windows and macOS and 138.0.7204.183 for Linux. According to Google, none of the vulnerabilities have been exploited for attacks yet. The manufacturers of other Chromium-based browsers will follow suit in the coming days. Meanwhile, Google plans to release Chrome 139 on August 5th. Security fixes in this Chrome…
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This AOC 1440p OLED gaming monitor is super cheap today: $485

July 30, 2025
$400 is the lowest I’ve ever seen for a new OLED gaming monitor… but that was before, well, everything going on right now. These days, the best you’ll find in the US is just under $500, which is right where this 27-inch AOC monitor is sitting. Amazon is selling it for $484.49, which is a good $200 below the going rate for a 1440p OLED. We’ve featured the Agon PRO AG276QZD2 before and…
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Adobe adds one of its most-requested updates to Photoshop

July 30, 2025
Adobe has finally delivered on one of the most requested features in Photoshop: image upscaling, as well as improved abilities to insert and remove objects from photographs and other images. Adobe said Tuesday that the new additions are arriving on the desktop edition of…
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Acer now has a 3D camera for its glasses-free 3D laptops

July 2, 2024
Acer isn’t a brand that you’d typically associate with photography, but its new camera offering comes with an interesting twist — the ability to snap pictures and video in stereoscopic 3D. Announced ahead of next week’s Computex event, the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera also allows users to livestream 3D content to YouTube, and make 3D video calls on Zoom, Teams, and Google…
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