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How to Use AI Browsers Without Getting Hacked

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For the past few days, I’ve been poking around every AI browser I could get my hands on. So far, I’ve performed general research tasks on Perplexity Comet and used ChatGPT Atlas to successfully navigate an Amazon checkout. I even spent some time familiarizing myself with the new Dia browser from the developers of Arc . As I've explored these browsers, I've been mindful of the many security risks to contend with: Prompt injection, where malicious AI prompts are hidden in a website or browser extension’s HTML source code, is the most obvious threat. But there are also cases of AI agents acting without a user’s permission to access your logged-in accounts. Moreover, AI browsers can leak data between browser tabs and hand over user credentials on clever prompting without even using any malicious code.  But despite the risks, there are legitimate ways to experiment with AI browsers without compromising your privacy. In fact, most of these browsers have optio...
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The Best Sales on Headphones and Earbuds Right Now

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Finding a pair of headphones or earbuds that precisely meet your needs—whether you’re using them at the gym, while working from home, or even when showering—doesn’t have to mean shelling out a ton of money. The best of them can be really expensive, yes, but if you're a patient shopper, you can usually find a good deal on just about any pair of headphones. With that said, here are the best deals, discounts, and sales you can find on earbuds and headphones right now. I'll be regularly updating this list as offers come and go, so check back in as needed—but given these prices can change at any time, I would advise you not to wait if you spot a pair that fits your needs and budget. ANC Wireless Bluetooth Headpho...
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Here's What's New With iOS 27 Beta 3

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Apple is actively beta testing iOS 27 , trialing new features like Siri AI , new AI image editing features , and upgraded parental controls . Developers and testers can get an early look at these features and more by installing the beta on their devices. And while this beta looks a lot like the iOS 27 Apple advertised at WWDC, it changes massively with each subsequent update. Case in point, Apple dropped the third beta for iOS 27, introducing a number of new features and changes for the OS. Here's what's new: You can now customize Siri's voice in iOS 27 There's a lot new with Siri this year. Apple finally overhauled the assistant with Apple Intelligence, which promises to be much more useful than the Siri of old. Among those changes, however, was something particularly useful for those of us who love customizing our devices: Apple now lets you customize Siri's voice. This wasn't available with the first two betas, but now, beta testers can give it a try—assumi...
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Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Tech Sales, All in One Place

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. With this live blog, you can keep up with the best deals the Lifehacker team finds every day—all in one place. Bookmark this page to keep an eye on what we're finding. As always, we use price-tracking tools to suss out the deals that are actually worth paying attention to, not just hype designed to instill a false sense of urgency . * This article was originally published here
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The Most American Episode of The Daily, Ever.

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Audio is not supported in your browser In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, we posed a simple question to some of our favorite critics, columnists and editors across the New York Times newsroom, people who write about books, movies, TV shows, science, sports, wellness and food. We asked: What’s the most American thing on your beat? On today’s episode, we present their answers. Happy Birthday, America!   On Today’s Episode Joshua Barone, culture editor, on “Rodeo,” composed by Aaron Copland Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic, on workout gear Erik Piepenburg, culture writer, on the movie “Get Out” Kevin Roose, technology columnist, on Amazon Prime Mekado Murphy, culture editor, on the roller coaster The Beast James Poniewozik, chief television critic, on “Survivor” Jancee Dunn, wellness writer, on productivity and sleep Elena Bergeron, culture editor, on U.S. hockey Jennifer Szalai, nonfiction book critic at the Book Review, on “Paved Parad...
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These Cordless Power Tools Are up to 55% Off for Home Depot’s 4th of July Sale

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Fourth of July weekend brings many traditions in the U.S., but my favorite is using the extra time to tackle DIY home improvement projects I’ve been putting off. There are often great sales on power tools and home improvement supplies, with retailers banking on the holiday to draw in DIY enthusiasts who have hosting and entertaining top of mind. It's one of the best times to look for deals on quality tools, and this year, the Fourth of July sale at Home Depot includes some big discounts on cordless power tools and batteries, up to 55% off. Take advantage of these Home Depot sale on cordless power tool sets If you’re just starting your DIY tool set or looking to upgrade old or damaged tools, investing in a combo set can save you money when you're just starting out. Choose a tool set with a wide variety of tools compatible with its batteries; that way,...
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