At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very fast Useful free version Easy-to-use app Streaming supported servers Cons Smaller feature set No independent audit Some privacy concerns Our Verdict Hotspot Shield is a…
This free European AI chatbot is 13 times faster than ChatGPT
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Roblox Referenced in Active SEC Investigation, Report Confirms
The eminently popular live service game Roblox is involved in an active investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) according to a new report, though the extent is unclear. As…
Fantasian Neo Dimension for Switch and PS5 Hits Its Lowest Price Yet at Amazon
RPG fans will want to check out this deal. Fantasian Neo Dimension for PS5 and Nintendo Switch has hit a new low price at Amazon, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. Normally it…
Spooked by the 2011 PSN Hack, Some PlayStation Customers Want Sony to Say Exactly What Went Wrong With PSN Over the Weekend
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
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Intel’s new laptops CPUs last forever. But I didn’t expect the performance leap
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Celebrate NordVPN’s birthday with 72% off and an extra year for free
One of the best VPNs on the market is celebrating its 13th birthday this month and inviting everyone to join in with a limited-time deal. For US-based subscribers, NordVPN is offering up…
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Gets Extra 24 Hours After PSN Outage
Capcom has extended the Monster Hunter Wilds beta after the PlayStation Network outage rendered the previous test unplayable for 24 hours. PSN went down at around 3pm PT on Friday, February 7,…
As Civilization 7 Dataminers Discover Reference to the Atomic Age, Firaxis Says ‘We’re Excited for Where This Is Going’
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