Category: 4. Technology

OVER $150 OFF: As of July 8, the TCL QM6K 65-inch TV is just $547.99 at Amazon, down from $698. That’s its lowest ever price for a saving of 21%.

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There’s no better symbol for an event like Prime Day that a seriously big, generously discounted smart TV. Well, Prime Day 2025 is here, and among the TV discounts we’ve found the TCL QM6K 65-inch TV, a QD-Mini LED TV of eye-popping proportions — with all the bells, whistles, and spec — down to a record low price.

The TCL QM6K 65-inch TV has been marked down by 21%. As of July 8, it’s available for $547.99 for Prime Day — down from the regular list price of $698.

The first thing to notice: it’s absolutely huge. At 65 inches, it’s the kind of TV that’s made for a big home cinema experience and major sporting events. Not to mention streaming from all the top platforms — which come courtesy of the Google TV operating system — as well as next gen gaming, thanks to a whole host of gaming features.

The crisp, richly colored 4K visuals are created by precise mini LED technology, with support for Dolby Vision and other HDR formats. The colors are vivid and the blacks are sumptuous. And AI-powered processing analyzes every frame to optimize the brightness, color, and contrast as you watch.

As for gaming, it has a dedicated games bar where you can adjust all your settings and see real-time performance stats. It maxes out with a refresh rate of 288hz. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a PS5 or Xbox.

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Don’t miss the TCL QM6K 65-inch TV at a bargain knockdown discount of 21% — now just $547.99.

If you’ve only just jumped into the sale, take a look at our Prime Day live blog to get the full lowdown.

The latest Apple iPad Mini is on sale for a record-low price as part of the Prime Day extravaganza. The tablet is available for $380, which is a discount of $120. That’s a pretty good deal for a device that’s only around nine months old.

This tablet made our list of the best iPads and we recommend it specifically for people who want a device with a smaller form factor. It’s the only tablet that Apple makes in this size. Don’t let the size fool you, however, as this is a full-featured iPad. It supports the Apple Pencil Pro and starts at 128GB of storage.

We called it “reliable” and everything we “want in a small tablet” in our official review. The speakers sound great, which has become standard with modern Apple devices, and the form factor makes it easy to hold for long periods of time without causing hand cramps. It’s an iPad, just smaller.

There are a couple of little caveats. The display is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, which could impact some action-heavy games. There’s also no Face ID here, which forces users to enter a password or use a fingerprint.

New innovations including Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection, updated Knox Matrix threat response and quantum-resistant Secure Wi-Fi strengthen privacy and user control for upcoming Galaxy smartphones

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a new set of security and privacy updates rolling out with its upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphones with One UI 8. These updates reinforce Samsung’s commitment to delivering powerful, trusted mobile technology in a rapidly evolving digital world by introducing new protections for on-device AI, expanding cross-device threat detection and enhancing network security with quantum-resistant encryption.

 

Next-Generation Mobile Security for AI Personalization

Samsung is introducing,^[1] a new architecture designed to safeguard the next generation of personalized, AI-powered features, as its latest innovation in mobile security. KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secure storage area, ensuring that each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more.

 

Supporting Galaxy’s Personal Data Engine (PDE),^[2] KEEP helps secure a user’s deeply personal insights – such as routines and preferences – that enable features like Now Brief and Smart Gallery search. These insights stay entirely on-device, protected by KEEP and further secured by Knox Vault, Samsung’s tamper-resistant hardware security environment. The result is a seamless foundation for Galaxy AI that delivers personalized intelligence while keeping data tightly contained and under the user’s control.

KEEP’s system-level structure allows it to scale across Galaxy AI innovations. In addition to PDE, it now protects Now Brief, Smart Suggestions and other on-device features that rely on user-specific inputs – enabling more advanced AI experiences without compromising privacy. With KEEP, Samsung is redefining how mobile devices safeguard data in the background to elevate privacy from a setting to an embedded design principle.

 

Smarter, More Connected Threat Response with Knox Matrix

As AI becomes more integrated across the ecosystem, Samsung is advancing protections that offer not just stronger security, but greater transparency and control for users, with Knox Matrix leading the way. Through One UI 8, Samsung is evolving Knox Matrix to deliver more proactive and user-friendly protection for connected Galaxy devices. When a device is flagged for serious risk – such as system manipulation or identity forgery – it is designed to automatically sign out of the Samsung Account, cutting off access to cloud-connected services to prevent threats from spreading.^[3]

 

Users are notified across their connected Galaxy devices and guided to the ‘Security status of your devices’ page, where they can review the issue and take action. Even devices without the latest security status updates trigger a yellow-level warning, helping users respond before vulnerabilities grow.

Together, these updates make Samsung Galaxy’s ecosystem-level protection more dynamic, intuitive and visible, empowering users to maintain trust across all their devices with more confidence and clarity.

 

Secure Wi-Fi Strengthened with Quantum-Resistant Encryption

In continuation of its commitment to quantum-safe security, Samsung is bringing post-quantum cryptography to Secure Wi-Fi^[4] extending the trusted approach first introduced on the Galaxy S25 series through Post-Quantum Enhanced Data Protection (EDP). Secure Wi-Fi is now being upgraded with a new cryptographic framework^[5] designed to strengthen network protection against emerging threats, particularly those anticipated in the era of quantum computing. This enhancement secures the key exchange process at the core of encrypted connections, helping ensure robust privacy even over public networks.

 

Quantum computing, once fully realized, could undermine many of today’s data protection methods. By integrating post-quantum cryptography, Secure Wi-Fi is built to withstand future attacks that capture encrypted data with the intent to break it once quantum technology matures – a tactic known as “harvest now, decrypt later.” This upgrade fortifies the secure tunnel between Galaxy devices and Samsung servers, reinforcing the integrity of data transmissions in high-risk environments like public Wi-Fi.

 

In addition to this future-ready foundation, Secure Wi-Fi offers a suite of advanced privacy features:

• Auto Protect: Automatically activates in public places like cafés, airports or hotels, securing Wi-Fi connections without requiring user action.
• Enhanced Privacy Protection (EPP): Encrypts internet traffic and routes it through multiple layers, combining packet encryption and relay to anonymize device information and help prevent tracking.
• Protection Activity: Provides visibility into protection history by showing which apps and networks were secured and how much data was encrypted over time.

 

A Trusted Platform with Built-In Safeguards

In addition to its latest innovations, Samsung continues to strengthen the core protections that underpin the Galaxy experience. These features reflect a multi-layered security approach that protects across hardware and software, while giving users greater visibility and control:

• Knox Vault secures sensitive credentials such as passwords, PINs and biometrics in a physically isolated environment, helping to keep them protected even if the main operating system is compromised.
• Auto Blocker helps provide defense by default, blocking unauthorized app installs, restricting command-based attacks and mitigating risks from potential zero-click threats.
• Advanced Intelligence Settings gives users the option to turn off online data processing for AI features, so personal information can stay on-device, fully under their control.
• Enhanced Theft Protection helps protect personal data even in high-risk situations such as robbery, using safeguards like Identity Check and Security Delay to prevent unauthorized access.

 

This latest set of updates reinforces Samsung’s long-standing commitment to mobile security that evolves with innovation. It strengthens on-device privacy for personalized AI with , expands transparency and user control through Knox Matrix, and introduces quantum-resistant protection to Secure Wi-Fi for a more future-ready Galaxy experience. As new security challenges emerge, Samsung remains focused on delivering safeguards that are built in, always on and ready for what’s next.

^[1] Available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.

^[2] The Personal Data Engine functions when the Personal Data Intelligence menu is on. Analyzed data will be deleted once the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned off.

^[3] Available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later. Availability may vary by model and/or market.

^[4] Secure Wi-Fi offers free protection of up to 1024MB per month for Android OS 13 or later, and 250MB per month for Android OS 12 or earlier versions. Availability details may vary by market or network provider and connectivity is subject to applicable network environments.

^[5] This upgrade applies a post-quantum cryptographic algorithm certified under NIST FIPS 203 (ML-KEM). Availability may vary by market, model, and OS version.

Amazon Prime Day Deals run from July 8-11, and SmallRig is offering up to 30% off a wide range of gear, including batteries, cages, LED lights, and accessories. These are the kinds of tools we actually use all the time, not the ones that just collect dust in a drawer. So let’s take a look at their offers!

If you’ve worked on any kind of shoot in the last decade-plus, chances are you’ve got some SmallRig gear in your kit already. A cage, a handle, a power plate. Probably more than one. It’s everywhere because it’s affordable, well thought out, and does the job. This sale makes it easier to round out a rig or pick up extras without spending a ton.

SmallRig batteries – 25% to 35% off

SmallRig’s line of V-mount batteries has grown a lot in the past couple of years. They’ve focused on keeping things compact, adding USB-C output, and giving you good runtime without a lot of bulk. Whether you’re building out a mirrorless rig or powering lights and monitors, these fit into just about any setup.

The VB99 SE got its own spotlight on CineD when it launched. It’s compact, has plenty of ports, and doesn’t weigh your rig down. It’s one of the more versatile options in the lineup.

Here’s what’s on sale for Prime Day:

SmallRig lighting – 20% off

If you haven’t looked at SmallRig’s lighting gear in a while, they’ve been slowly building out a full range. There are compact panel lights, RGB units, softboxes, and full COB fixtures with mounting kits. The RC 220 Pro is a strong, all-around light with punchy output and a clean color profile. If you need something more portable, the P96 or RF 10C can live in your bag for those quick setups or fill-light moments.

Here’s what’s on sale for Prime Day:

SmallRig tripod system – 20% – 30% off

SmallRig has a solid range of tripods on sale this year. Some are lightweight and simple, good for travel or quick setups, and others are built for heavier work. The one that stands out is the SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX system. It’s made of carbon fiber, comes with a proper fluid head, and features a one-handed X-Clutch release that actually makes setup quick. CineD had a first look at it earlier this year. It’s one of the few support systems in this price range that feels like it was designed by someone who actually shoots.

Here’s what’s on sale for Prime Day:

One-hour flash sale

Also worth noting: They’re running a 1-hour flash sale on July 8th, 12–1 PM PDT (UTC-7) for the US, and 3–4 PM CEST (GMT+2) for Europe. It’s a limited-time deal, so if you’ve been eyeing any gear, this is one to jump on.

Here are the links to their Amazon stores:

Smallrig has got everything from gimbal accessories to power kits to weird little adapters you didn’t know you needed.

Let us know what you’re picking up this Prime Day or what SmallRig gear has earned a permanent place in your kit.