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Today β€” 19 February 2026TechRadar - All the latest technology news
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Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars

Gabon has blocked major social media platforms "until further notice," citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected.

'We want to help' β€” Mullvad VPN offers server support to privacy-first GrapheneOS

After GrapheneOS revealed it lacked high-bandwidth European servers, Mullvad publicly offered sponsorship. While no formal partnership has been confirmed, the move highlights growing collaboration within the privacy ecosystem.

AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse β€” and I’m not sure anyone asked for it

The Skullcandy Method 540 ANC are incredibly similar to their predecessor. The only change is a higher price and optional AI assistant, and it's hard to believe anybody wanted either of these updates.

Currys launches a new Epic Deals sale β€” I've found the 13 best deals on TVs, appliances, headphones, and more with up to 30% off

Currys has launched another of its Epic Deals sales events this week, with savings of up to 30% available across TVs, appliances, headphones, and more top tech β€” I've picked out the 13 best deals.

This 'stealth' mobile workstation is perfect for AI devs and engineers - now the MSI Vector 16 HX gets a $599 price-cut at Newegg

The local AI beast boasts Core Ultra 9, RTX 5080, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, with a free games bundle worth $268 - add accident protection and get a $115 electric food sealer system free, too (for some reason).

'A spectacularly bad idea' β€” Digital rights advocates call on Wisconsin lawmakers to reject VPN ban bill

Wisconsin's controversial age verification proposal is expected to be discussed today (February 18). The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that provisions to block VPN users are "unworkable."

I use the 'frenemy' prompt in ChatGPT every day

By creating a simple β€œfrenemy” trigger inside ChatGPT, you can transform it into a blunt devil’s advocate that pressure-tests your ideas before anyone else sees them

Looking for a laptop replacement? This 14.6-inch Samsung tablet "will knock your socks off" – and it's half price

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has a screen to rival many laptops, while also providing excellent power for drawing, productivity, media consumption and more – all for 50% off the asking price.

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I tested the Netgear Nighthawk M7 on 5G and Wi-Fi 7 - and it’s brilliant as long as your network is strong

This Wi-Fi 7-enabled 5G mobile hotspot router is one of the first to feature global eSIM support, enabling you to purchase short-term eSIMs from multiple locations worldwide. Wi-Fi performance is solid, making this a perfect partner for anyone who travels and wants their own Wi-Fi hotspot without worrying about the security of public Wi-Fi.

Millions of Iranians could lose access to VPNs 'as of next week' due to lack of US funding

The Open Technology Fund warns that millions of VPN users in Iran could lose access to the tools as early next week if US agencies don't replenish the group's funds.

I tested the Peladn HO5-370 mini PC, and it handled 4K editing and all my office work with ease

Compact, high-powered workstation that provides plenty of power for day-to-day office tasks and creative applications. The premium pricing ensures a cutting-edge CPU and GPU, and it certainly impresses in terms of outright performance. If you need more powerful graphics to complement the processing power, there’s an OCuLink port to support an external GPU.

PrivadoVPN’s PhantomMode lands on iOS to stop apps spying on you β€” here's everything you need to know and how to set it up

PrivadoVPN has rolled out PhantomMode to iOS users, a feature that blocks hidden trackers and ads on your device. Previously an Android exclusive, it offers privacy protection that doesn't stop when you disconnect your VPN.

I'm finding all the best Presidents' Day sales for you β€” 50+ deals on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more top-rated tech

I'm searching through today's Presidents' Day sales and have hand-picked over 50 of the best deals on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more tech from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other major retailers.

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