| 海外TECH |
Ars Technica |
Warner Bros. sticks with Netflix merger, calls Paramount’s $108B bid “illusory” |
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/warner-bros-sticks-with-netflix-merger-calls-paramounts-108b-bid-illusory/
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Larry Ellison pledged B but he didn t raise the price Warner chair says |
2026-01-07 20:12:25 |
| 海外TECH |
AppleInsider - Frontpage News |
Apple loses Safari designer Marco Triverio to The Browser Company |
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/07/apple-loses-safari-designer-marco-triverio-to-the-browser-company?utm_source=rss
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Apple has lost its lead Safari designer Marco Triverio who is moving to work for The Browser Company maker of the AI centric browser Dia Safari and Dia iconsWhile Apple saw a number of departures in due to the tech industry s battle to secure AI talent it seems that the fight has not concluded yet In an extremely early career move for a designer for Safari has shifted to a different employer In an X post The Browser Company CEO Josh Miller proclaimed that Apple s lead Safari designer had just joined his company In a similar post on LinkedIn Miller actually says that it s Marco Triverio who had jumped ship from Apple to The Browser Company Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums |
2026-01-07 20:03:46 |
| 海外TECH |
Engadget |
The best VPN deals: Up to 88 percent off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more |
https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-vpn-deals-up-to-88-percent-off-protonvpn-surfshark-expressvpn-nordvpn-and-more-120056445.html?src=rss
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It s a new year and a great time to fulfill your resolution to practice better cybersecurity The early days of January are a great time to grab a last minute subscription for yourself or a loved one With access to a virtual private network VPN you can stream TV shows and events from all over the world protect your information from hackers and thwart online trackers Although we strongly recommend using a VPN jumping on the first deal that comes along might get you stuck with a substandard app Beyond that even otherwise respectable VPNs sometimes frame their prices in misleading ways with advertised deals not always as available as they seem to be Even so there are some great bargains on the table Plenty of the best VPNs ーincluding our top pick Proton VPN ーare still running end of year deals that can save you anywhere from to percent on annual subscriptions Most of these discounts only apply if you sign up for a year or more but as long as you re comfortable with a service before you take the plunge committing actually makes sense You pay more at the start but if you divide the cost by the months of subscription it s much cheaper over time Best VPN dealsExpressVPN Basic ー for a two year subscription with four months free percent off This is one of the best VPNs especially for new users who will find its apps and website headache free on all platforms In tests for my ExpressVPN review it dropped my download speeds by less than percent and successfully changed my virtual location out of times In short it s an all around excellent service that only suffers from being a little overpriced ーwhich is why I m so excited whenever I find it offering a decent deal This discount which gets you months of ExpressVPN service represents a percent savings Be aware though that it ll renew at the per year price ExpressVPN Advanced ー for a two year subscription with four months free percent off ExpressVPN recently split its pricing into multiple tiers but they all still come with similar discounts for going long In addition to top tier VPN service advanced users get two additional simultaneous connections for a total of the ExpressVPN Keys password manager advanced ad and tracker blocking ID protection features and a percent discount on an AirCove router As above note that it renews at annually NordVPN Basic ー for a two year subscription percent off NordVPN gets the most important parts of a VPN right It s fast it doesn t leak any of your data and it s great at changing your virtual location I noted in my NordVPN review that it always connects quickly and includes a support page that makes it easy to get live help NordVPN includes a lot of cool features like servers that instantly connect you to Tor This deal gives you percent off the two year plan NordVPN Plus ー for a two year subscription percent off NordVPN has also taken percent off its Plus subscription For only a little more you get a powerful ad and tracker blocker that can also catch malware downloads plus access to the NordPass password manager A Plus plan also adds a data breach scanner that checks the dark web for your sensitive information Surfshark Starter ー for a two year subscription with three months free percent off This is the basic level of Surfshark but it includes the entire VPN everything on Surfshark One is an extra perk With this subscription you ll get some of the most envelope pushing features in the VPN world right now Surfshark can rotate your IP constantly to help you evade detection ーit even lets you choose your own entry and exit nodes for a double hop connection That all comes with a near invisible impact on download speeds With this year round deal you can save percent on months of Surfshark Surfshark One ー for a two year subscription with three months free percent off A VPN is great but it s not enough to protect your data all on its own Surfshark One adds several apps that boost your security beyond just VPN service including Surfshark Antivirus scans devices and downloads for malware and Surfshark Alert alerts you whenever your sensitive information shows up in a data breach plus Surfshark Search and Alternative ID from the tier below This extra low deal gives you percent off all those features If you bump up to Surfshark One you ll also get data removal through Incogni but the price jumps enough that it s not quite worthwhile in my eyes CyberGhost ー for a two year subscription with four months free percent off CyberGhost has some of the best automation you ll see on any VPN With its Smart Rules system you can determine how its apps respond to different types of Wi Fi networks with exceptions for specific networks you know by name Typically you can set it to auto connect disconnect or send you a message asking what to do CyberGhost s other best feature is its streaming servers ーI ve found both better video quality and more consistent unblocking when I use them on streaming sites Currently you can get months of CyberGhost for percent off the usual price but it ll renew at per year hide me ー for a two year subscription with four months free percent off Hide me is an excellent free VPN ーin fact it s my favorite on the market even with EventVPN and the free version of Proton VPN as competition If you do want to upgrade to its paid plan though the two year subscription offers great savings Hide me works well as a no frills beginner VPN with apps and a server network it should frankly be charging more for Private Internet Access ー for a three year subscription with four months free percent off With this deal you can get months of Private Internet Access PIA for a little bit under per month ーan percent discount on its monthly price Despite being so cheap PIA has plenty of features coming with its own DNS servers a built in ad blocker and automation powers to rival CyberGhost However internet speeds can fluctuate while you re connected What makes a good VPN dealPractically every VPN heavily discounts its long term subscriptions year round with even sharper discounts around occasions like the holidays The only noteworthy exception is Mullvad the Costco hot dog of VPNs that s a compliment to be clear When there s constantly a huge discount going on it can be hard to tell when you re actually getting a good deal The best way to squeeze out more savings is to look for seasonal deals student discounts or exclusive sales like Proton VPN s coupon for Engadget readers One trick VPNs often use is to add extra months onto an introductory deal pushing the average monthly price even lower When it comes time to renew you usually can t get these extra months again You often can t even renew for the same basic period of time ーfor example you may only be able to renew a two year subscription for one year If you re planning to hold onto a VPN indefinitely check the fine print to see how much it will cost per month after the first renewal and ensure that fits into your budget Follow EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice This article originally appeared on Engadget at |
2026-01-07 20:26:30 |
| 海外TECH |
Engadget |
Motorola just announced a foldable phone to rival Samsung and Google at CES |
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/motorola-just-announced-a-foldable-phone-to-rival-samsung-and-google-at-ces-010015323.html?src=rss
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Samsung and Google have new competition in the foldable space At CES Motorola unveiled its first side foldable smartphone the Razr Fold The handheld sports an impressive inch external screen and an inch flexible main display Motorola hasn t provided dimensions yet so we don t know how thick it is yet or how it compares to other foldables in that respect We do know however that it ll include support for the Moto Pen Ultra stylus This is actually a fairly big deal as Samsung dropped the feature for the Z Fold Modern foldables basically double as tablets so a stylus is always appreciated A phone Motorola There s a robust camera system here with a MP Sony sensor a MP ultra wide macro a MP telephoto a MP external selfie lens and a MP internal camera It also offers the ability to record in Dolby Vision The Razr Fold will be available in blue and white We don t have any information regarding internal specs pricing or availability Motorola says that quot more specifications will be shared in the coming months quot It s worth noting that while this is the company s first side folding camera Motorola has always made top folding phones After all that s what a flip phone is The company continues to refine this basic idea with its standard Razr line of midrange top folding smartphones This article originally appeared on Engadget at |
2026-01-07 20:25:28 |
| 海外TECH |
Engadget |
How to use a VPN on iPhone |
https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/vpn/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-iphone-201743118.html?src=rss
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Installing a virtual private network VPN on an iPhone or iPad is easy The days are gone when Apple users had to be content with the leavings from the Windows ecosystem ーin all the best VPN services have secure user friendly iOS apps on par with every other platform If you ve decided to add a VPN to your iPhone to stay anonymous online and change your virtual location you ve got plenty of great choices Since you re here chances are you re familiar with the benefits of using a VPN including security on public Wi Fi and the ability to explore streaming libraries in other countries But you may still be daunted by the process of actually choosing installing and configuring a VPN on your iPhone In this article I ll walk you through the steps including how to configure a VPN manually without going through a service Check out my how to use a VPN piece for more general information How to choose an iPhone VPNOne of the trickiest parts of installing an iPhone VPN is picking the right service That brings us to our first pro tip Don t just go to the App Store and search on VPN That will simply front load whichever vendor s are paying for top placement note the little Ad icon as well as a laundry list of free services that come with big caveats There are dozens of mobile VPNs out there and many of them don t put the user first for example I reported last year on popular VPNs that failed to disclose shared security flaws Choosing hastily can leave you stuck with an iOS VPN that s either mediocre or actively harmful Before downloading an iPhone VPN do some research into the provider s background A dependable VPN should have a well written customer support page a clear timeline of its history and a way to tell at a glance who actually owns and operates it Check the reviews on the app store ーit should have at least several hundred almost all s and s iPhone users have a particular advantage here several VPNs let you download their iOS app and start using it without paying You can use this free trial period to put the VPN through its paces Start by testing its speed using Ookla speedtest or a similar app You should also use an IP address checker to make sure it isn t leaking to confirm this just check your phone s IP address before and after connecting to the VPN and make sure it s different the second time To keep things simple my top recommendation for all platforms is Proton VPN Out of all VPNs it strikes the best balance of solid security fast performance useful features and a commitment to user privacy Other iPhone VPNs I love include ExpressVPN Surfshark and NordVPN How to install a VPN on your iPhoneInstalling an iPhone VPN is like installing any other app Just go to the App Store find the VPN you ve chosen and download it onto your phone When it finishes downloading open the app to grant permissions and finish setup However since there are a couple of potential sticking points I ll run through the steps in more detail Proton VPN on the iOS app store Sam Chapman for EngadgetOpen the App Store Tap the search bar and type in the name of your chosen VPN Hit Search and look through the list of results Be careful to pick the right one ーthere are some quot mockbuster quot VPNs that try to snare people looking for well known names As a rule the one with the most reviews is the service worth using On the page for the VPN app tap Get Enter your Apple ID and password to begin the installation Once installation is complete either tap Open in the App Store or find the new VPN icon on your home screen Create a VPN account with a username and password Most services let you do this within the app but you may have to shift temporarily to a browser so make sure you ve got internet access Choose a subscription If there s a free trial grab it and use it to test the VPN If not or if it s already expired choose a plan that fits your budget and needs Longer term plans tend to save you money on average but cost more at the start On the VPN app log in with your new credentials You re now ready to get started If you aren t interested in paying for software right now you can still get an iOS VPN Check out my list of the best free VPNs which all have iPhone apps We also constantly update a curated list of the best VPN deals for bargain hunters How to configure and use a VPN on your iPhoneAn iOS VPN is generally usable with the default settings Even so it s a good idea to look through the options ーyou may not end up using all of them but many of them are vital security checks or important quality of life boosters Proton VPN s NetShield content blocker on iOS Sam Chapman for EngadgetHere are some quick steps to make sure you re getting the best performance These settings are in different places on each VPN but most can be found by clicking a button with a gear icon or any page labeled quot settings quot or quot preferences quot Turn on the kill switch This will protect you from broadcasting any data the VPN hasn t encrypted In the event the VPN suddenly disconnects the kill switch also cuts off your internet connection Set the VPN to always reconnect automatically if it disconnects The method for doing this varies between services so check the VPN s help page Some like Proton VPN have an always on VPN setting in the app itself while others like ExpressVPN handle it through iOS settings Configure split tunneling Not many iPhone VPNs have this option but if yours does you can use it to let certain apps or websites skip the VPN tunnel Make sure to only bypass the VPN on sites and apps that share no sensitive information or that refuse to work with a VPN active some banks are like this If your VPN has a feature for blocking ads and malware domains I recommend using it ーthe worst it can do is not work Some also include parental controls in case you re setting up the VPN on your child s phone Create shortcuts Sometimes called Profiles this relatively common feature lets you connect to the VPN and open a certain website with one tap Decide when and how you want the VPN to send you notifications Check available protocols It s almost always best to let the VPN pick for you but if you want to choose for yourself IKEv is generally the fastest Look over the server list to see what choices are available When choosing a VPN server think about what you need the VPN for If you re just using it for privacy pick the fastest server or let the VPN app choose it for you On the other hand if you want to watch a movie or TV show that s only on streaming in another country choose the fastest server in that country If you re on a good VPN it still shouldn t slow you down too much If you have the address of a VPN server and the necessary credentials iOS lets you set up your own VPN and connect directly This is less convenient than using a provider app since you need to know the details about every server you connect to but it s nice if you re worried about trusting your privacy to a third party It can also be convenient for quickly accessing a work or school VPN from your phone Here s how to do it Manually setting up a VPN connection on iOS Sam Chapman for EngadgetOpen the Settings app Scroll down and tap General Scroll down again and tap VPN amp Device Management Tap the word VPN on the new page then tap Add VPN Configuration You should reach the screen shown above Make sure Type is set to IKEv then enter the Description Server and Remote ID for the server you re connecting to plus the Local ID if there is one Your source for the server information should also have told you if it authenticates access with a username password or certificate Pick the correct option then enter the credentials required Tap the Done button or the blue checkmark at the top right of the screen You ll arrive back on the previous menu with your new VPN option available Toggle it on to connect To turn it off return to the same menu and deactivate the switch Do you need an iPhone VPN Whenever you get online your internet service provider ISP assigns an IP address to your device ーa unique fingerprint that follows you throughout the session Your ISP may sell this knowledge to marketers to target ads at you or in worse cases collaborate with governments willing to violate their citizens rights to privacy When you use a VPN though your real IP address is hidden behind that of the VPN server so nothing you do on the internet connects back to you That s why I always advise using a VPN on any device including iPhones that connects to the internet It s even more important on the unprotected public networks you sometimes find in cafes and hotels On the fun side you can also use a VPN to change your virtual location to show you different content libraries on Netflix and other streaming platforms One more thing I often hear iPhone users ask whether they need a VPN since iCloud Private Relay comes standard on iOS devices Just to clear this up iCloud Private Relay is not a VPN As you can see from this support page your ISP can still see your real IP address when it s active This article originally appeared on Engadget at |
2026-01-07 20:17:43 |
| 海外TECH |
Engadget |
Character.AI and Google settle with families in teen suicide and self-harm lawsuits |
https://www.engadget.com/ai/characterai-and-google-settle-with-families-in-teen-suicide-and-self-harm-lawsuits-201059912.html?src=rss
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Character AI and Google have reportedly agreed to settle multiple lawsuits regarding teen suicide and self harm According to The Wall Street Journal the victims families and the companies are working to finalize the settlement terms The families of several teens sued the companies in Florida Colorado Texas and New York The Orlando FL lawsuit was filed by the mother of year old Sewell Setzer III who used a Character AI chatbot tailored after Game of Thrones Daenerys Targaryen The teen reportedly exchanged sexualized messages with the chatbot and occasionally referred to it as quot his baby sister quot He eventually talked about joining quot Daenerys quot in a deeper way before taking his own life The Texas suit accused a Character AI model of encouraging a teen to cut his arms It also allegedly suggested that murdering his parents was a reasonable option After the lawsuits were filed the startup changed its policies and banned users under Character AI is a role playing chatbot platform that allows you to create custom characters and share them with other users Many are based on celebrities or fictional pop culture figures The company was founded in by two Google engineers Noam Shazeer and Daniel de Freitas In Google rehired the co founders and struck a billion deal to license the startup s technology On one hand the settlements will likely compensate the victims families handsomely On the other hand not going to trial means key details of the cases may never be made public It s easy to imagine other AI companies facing similar suits including OpenAI and Meta viewing the settlements as a welcome development This article originally appeared on Engadget at |
2026-01-07 20:10:59 |
| 科学 |
NYT > Science |
Democrats Seek Answers About Oil Industry’s Knowledge of Venezuela Operation |
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/climate/democrats-oil-companies-venezuela.html
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Democrats demanded information from seven top U S oil companies about any meetings with the Trump administration regarding plans to control Venezuela s oil industry |
2026-01-07 20:22:05 |
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