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Airbnb scams have surged 30x since 2023, including a sharp rise this year Criminals hijack legitimate host accounts to to trick holidaymakers Staying safe isn’t so straightforward as threats evolve Airbnb-related scam activity has increased 30x since the first half of 2023, according to new research from Saily and NordStellar, confirming that cybercriminals continue to…

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Tuesday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, June 23 (game…

This spring, as many are wont to do, I decided to use the power of shakes to get myself a bunch of nutrients that I’m assured will change my life. I settled on a concoction of oat milk, protein powder, cacao, chia seeds, and banana, and got myself a Ninja BlendBoss. • Ninja BlendBoss US…

Amazon Prime Day isn’t just about big-ticket gadgets because there are also terrific savings to be had on USB wall chargers that can tidy your desk, speed up charging, and keep multiple devices powered from a single outlet. Whether you need a premium GaN charger or a budget-friendly spare, these deals cover every price range….

In case you missed it, Rockstar Games has finally announced that GTA 6 pre-orders will go live on Thursday, 25th June, which has opened the floodgates of excitement and relief, as the feared potential delays have now been put to bed. However, there’s one major factor that we’ll have to wait to find out on…

Did you know that you can stream World Cup 2026 matches in 4K on BBC iPlayer? Well, you can — it’s just not entirely obvious as to which devices actually support the feature. What is certain is that not all of them do — and your TV may not be among them. While it would…

Here in the UK, it’s been absolutely sweltering for the past couple of days. It’s even got to the point where schools and other institutions are shutting down, with red weather warnings popping up around the country. I have to say, even working from home in this heat can be quite the challenge — but…

Kaleidescape launches the first 8K movie player certified by the 8K Association But the new 4K Cinematic format for higher-quality 4K is the exciting bit $4,995 (about £3,777 / AU$7,180) Kaleidescape makes some truly spectacular 4K video players, and now there’s an 8K version. It’s “the world’s highest-fidelity movie player,” says chairman and CEO Tayloe…

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is probably coming out later this summer. I have no confirmation of exactly what new features are going to be in the watch, but I can tell you that I wouldn’t recommend getting it at launch, unless you’re a Samsung power user. In fact, it’s probably the perfect excuse to get…

Under the Radar is our way of highlighting great games that might have passed you by. Through a regular mix of news stories and features, we’ll cover everything from high-quality indie gems to AAA experiences or ports that were buried by busy release schedules. The only requirement is that we think whatever we’re writing about…