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Recently, a new sentiment has emerged in AI security circles: "RAG is dead." I've observed firsthand how organizations are increasingly abandoning Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures in favor of agent-based approaches.
This shift represents not a temporary trend but a fundamental recognition of RAG's inherent security and performance limitations.
The inherent flaws in RAG architecturesWhen enterprises first implemented AI applications, RAG emerged as the default architecture -- extracting data from internal systems, centralizing it in vector databases and using it to augment AI model outputs. While conceptually straightforward, this approach revealed critical vulnerabilities at scale:
RAG architectures create significant security risks by centralizing data from disparate systems into repositories that frequently bypass the original access controls. These centralized stores become potential data exfiltration points, often circumventing authorization checks that existed in source systems. Additionally, data quality degrades quickly as information in these repositories becomes stale, requiring constant synchronization with source systems.
The technical challenges compound as organizations scale. Each new data source added to a RAG system requires custom extraction logic, formatting rules and ongoing maintenance. When multiplied across dozens or hundreds of internal systems, this creates an unsustainable maintenance burden. Furthermore, performance bottlenecks emerge as vector databases grow, resulting in slower response times and degraded user experiences.
The security challenges become prevalent in regulated industries like education or healthcare. Consider how an AI system using RAG might handle sensitive student records or patient information -- once extracted from secure systems with proper access controls, this data enters a parallel repository with potentially weaker protections, creating compliance risks and security vulnerabilities. For financial institutions, the risks extend to potential regulatory violations and financial penalties if customer data becomes exposed through these secondary repositories.
The agent-based alternativeIn response to these challenges, forward-thinking enterprises are pivoting to agent-based architectures. Rather than extracting and centralizing data, these systems employ software agents that query source systems directly at runtime, respecting existing access controls and authorization mechanisms.
This architectural shift offers several critical advantages:
- Elimination of duplicate data repositories -- information remains in its original systems with their established security controls
- Preservation of authorization models -- access controls from source systems remain in effect
- Improved data freshness -- queries always access the most current information
- Reduced attack surface -- fewer data stores means fewer potential breach points
- Enhanced user experience -- responses reflect the most current organizational knowledge
- Simplified compliance -- data governance policies remain consistent across all systems
- Reduced maintenance overhead -- no need to continuously update and synchronize extracted data
Many large enterprises that initially implemented RAG as their first AI initiative have subsequently moved to agent-based approaches after encountering these limitations in production environments.
Implementation reality vs. media perceptionDespite media excitement about fully autonomous agents, the reality in enterprise environments is more measured. The productive implementations I've observed involve specific, well-defined agent workflows with clear security boundaries rather than completely autonomous systems.
Most organizations are currently implementing agent systems that:
- Operate within defined parameters and workflows
- Have explicit permission models
- Maintain comprehensive audit trails
- Include guardrails that prevent unauthorized actions
- Employ human-in-the-loop verification for critical operations
- Implement circuit breakers that automatically terminate suspicious activities
The distinction between theoretical capabilities and practical implementations is important. While academic research may showcase fully autonomous agents, enterprise deployments prioritize security, reliability, and predictability over complete autonomy.
Security implementation for agent-based systemsFor organizations transitioning to agent-based architectures, several essential security controls should be implemented:
1. Authentication and Authorization
Agent systems require robust user authentication tied directly to authorization, with granular controls at document and data chunk levels. Role-based, relationship-based and attribute-based access control models provide the necessary flexibility for enterprise environments. Implementing just-in-time access provisioning further reduces the risk profile by limiting access duration to only what's necessary for task completion.
2. Visibility and Monitoring
Security teams need complete visibility into agent operations, including model versions, authentication events, prompts, behaviors, data citations and all interactions with external systems. Real-time alerting for anomalous patterns and comprehensive logging for forensic analysis are essential components of a robust monitoring system.
3. Content Protection
Real-time content filtering capabilities must be implemented to prevent sensitive data exposure, detect malicious content and protect organizational information assets. Sophisticated DLP (Data Loss Prevention) mechanisms should be deployed to recognize and redact sensitive information before it leaves controlled environments.
Case study in secure AI implementationGrand Canyon Education, a publicly-traded education services company, developed an AI chatbot platform for thousands of students and staff across 22 university partners. Rather than building their own redaction solution, which would have significantly delayed their project, they implemented API-driven security guardrails that could programmatically redact sensitive data from user prompts and uploaded files before they reached backend AI models.
This approach allowed their security team to make redaction policy changes without requiring developer sprint cycles. The result was a secure, managed AI platform with sensitive data automatically redacted in real-time and no perceptible latency for users, reducing the risk of that data ending up in AI model training sets.
The path forwardThe shift from RAG to agent-based architectures represents a natural evolution in enterprise AI implementation. As organizations gain practical experience, they're adapting their approaches to better address security, performance and user experience challenges.
While some security teams may consider developing in-house solutions, the organizations succeeding most so far with agent-based AI, are those leveraging specialized security tools that integrate seamlessly into their AI workflows. These purpose-built solutions provide the right balance of control and flexibility while minimizing development and maintenance costs.
This transition mirrors similar evolutions in other technology areas, where initial approaches give way to more sophisticated, secure designs as implementation experience grows. By embracing agent-based approaches with appropriate security controls, enterprises can deliver more powerful, secure AI capabilities while avoiding the pitfalls of first-generation RAG implementations.
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- Security researchers found a PDF app for Android sporting a banking trojan
- The trojan was introduced with a patch, six weeks after release
- It had more than 50,000 downloads, so users should beware
A dangerous Android banking trojan has found a way to the Google Play Store once again, potentially affecting tens of thousands of North American users, experts have warned.
Security researchers from Threat Fabric found an app on the Play Store, called ‘Document Viewer – File Reader’, published by a company called ‘Hybrid Cars Simulator, Drift & Racing’ roughly two months ago and having amassed a significant following - some 50,000 people.
Until only recently, the app was clean, working as intended. Then, between June 24 and 30, it received an update that turned it into a banking trojan called Anatsa.
How to stay safeThis is a known piece of malware that's been smuggled into the Play Store on multiple occasions in the past.
BleepingComputer claims in November 2021 researchers found a trojanized app with 300,000 downloads, and in June 2023 a separate one with 30,000 downloads. In February 2024 there was another app with Anatsa, counting 150,000 downloads, and in May the same year, two apps with 70,000 downloads between them.
Every time, Google removes the apps, but the attackers seem to find a way back.
Anatsa is a banking trojan that first scans the victim’s mobile device, looking for North American banking apps.
If it finds any, it serves them an overlay that grabs credentials and other login data, granting the attackers the ability to log into accounts and make transactions. At the same time, the victims are presented with a message that the app is undergoing scheduled maintenance.
The app has now been removed from the Play Store, and if you have it installed, it would be wise to remove it and then run a full system scan using Play Protect. Resetting banking account credentials would also be advised.
“All of these identified malicious apps have been removed from Google Play,” a Google spokesperson told BleepingComputer. “Users are automatically protected by Google Play Protect, which can warn users or block apps known to exhibit malicious behavior on Android devices with Google Play Services."
Via BleepingComputer
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Samsung's second big Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025 is kicking off in a matter of hours – and this time it's all about foldables, with the rumors predicting the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Galaxy Watch 8, and more.
Those latest-generation foldables are likely to be the big headlines, according to the latest leaks. But there could well be more news, including a potential first teaser of Samsung's Galaxy tri-fold.
We're live from New York to bring you all of the latest news as it happens, with Unpacked July 2025 kicking off at 10am ET / 7am PT / 3pm BST. You can also check our guide on how to watch Unpacked 2025, or watch along with us with the official livestream below.
For now though, it's time to dig into all of the last-minute Fold, Flip and Galaxy Watch leaks, and there's a lot of those...
The latest Unpacked July 2025 news- The full marketing materials for the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 have leaked
- We've also just seen the similar leaks for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- Unpacked July 2025 kicks off at 10am ET / 7am PT / 3pm BST
Hello, Mark Wilson (Managing editor, News) here – and I'll be bringing you all of the news from our colleagues at Unpacked July 2025 in New York, along with the latest leaks and rumors – and there are a lot of those.
Some really big ones for the Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Watch 8 have just emerged. So while we wait for New York to wake up, let's dig into those...
A deluge of Z Fold 7 leaks#zfold7 all of it #1
— @rquandt.bsky.social (@rquandt.bsky.social.bsky.social) 2025-07-09T11:46:13.918ZTalk about bursting Samsung's bubble – the trusty Roland Quandt has just leaked what appear to be entire marketing materials for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 on Bluesky.
There isn't much we haven't already seen in recent leaks. It will seemingly have a bigger screen than the Z Fold 6, with a 6.5in cover screen and an 8in main screen. Those would be a step up from the current version's 6.3in cover and 7.6in main displays.
Elsewhere, it'll seemingly be thinner when folded (by 3.2mm) and weigh a barely-noticeable 24g less. But the biggest upgrade could be the new 200MP main camera, which is expected to be the same as the one on the Z Fold Special Edition. Quite the step up from the 50MP main camera of the Z Fold 6.
What we don't get from these leaks are pricing. Some credible leaks suggest it could cost the same as its predecessor, so starting $1,899.99 / £1,799 / AU$2,749. Given the upgrade, that would be impressive. I still think there's a chance of a small bump, but that's something we'll find out for sure later.
What to expect from the Z Flip 7#flip7 all of it #1
— @rquandt.bsky.social (@rquandt.bsky.social.bsky.social) 2025-07-09T11:46:14.279ZNaturally, Roland Quandt has also spilled the beans on the Z Flip 7 (above) – the marketing slides appear to confirm some of the recent leaks we've seen elsewhere. In other words, a fairly minor refresh.
The headline change appears to be the new 'Flex Window', or cover display, which has now expanded to wrap around the cameras. We don't get a size in this leak, but previous rumors have predicted that it'll expand from 3.4in on the Z Flip 6 to 4.1in on the Z Flip 7. That'll help it surface glanceable info like the date and time, and your morning brief.
Something we do get confirmation of (if the leak is accurate) is that the main display will be expanding from 6.7in to 6.9in, while the phone will be marginally slimmer (losing 0.4mm in thickness when unfolded). There should also be a larger 4,300mAH battery, up from 4,000mAh, which will hopefully translate to a battery life boost.
Nothing groundbreaking, then, but this should also back up rumors of an identical starting price to the Z Flip 6. If so, expect it to cost from $1,099.99 / £1,049 / AU$1,799, or perhaps even slightly less.
The final Galaxy Watch 8 leaksThe Galaxy Watch 7 (above) will likely get a successor plus two siblings today. (Image credit: Samsung)Just to complete the set, Roland Quandt's Bluesky leaks also reveal the marketing slides for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and new Galaxy Watch Ultra.
We've already heard a lot about the Galaxy Watch 8 in the past few days – including the fact that we'll likely be getting three models. Those should the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, alongside the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
That would be a switch-up from last year, when we got the standard Watch and Ultra, but no Classic. But this new Classic model does look lovely, with the return of the rotating bezel for scrolling, plus a powerful 3nm processor, bump to 64GB storage and a Quick Button on the side.
While the Galaxy Watch Ultra sounds powerful (more on that shortly), the new Classic could well be the most desirable smartwatch that Samsung announces today.
An official glimpse of the Galaxy tri-fold?Image 1 of 3(Image credit: Future)Image 2 of 3(Image credit: Future)Image 3 of 3(Image credit: Future)One thing that actually hasn't leaked in full before today's Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 is Samsung's incoming tri-foldable. I think it's highly likely we'll hear more about it today, if perhaps only in the form of a small Galaxy G Fold teaser.
Last week, we heard a rumor that mass production of the phone will only begin in September. That means we'll probably only be able to buy it from October at the earliest, and even then it'll be hard to buy – the same article claimed it'll be manufactured in very small numbers.
In other words, this thing is going to be closer to a concept car than a mass market star. With previous rumors pointing to a price tag of $3,000-$3,500 (about £2,195-£2,560 or AU$4,560-AU$5,320), and sales potentially being restricted to South Korea and China, the G Fold will be more a proof-of-concept.
Still, I'm excited to see it – we've written about how the Huawei Mate XT (above) is far more than a gimmick, and Samsung's entry into the space can only help push tri-foldables closer to the mainstream.
Samsung flaunts its foldable heritage(Image credit: Future)We're in New York for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event – and among the standard posters and banners the tech giant is underlining how much it's been a foldable pioneer with displays like the above.
Aside from the strangeness of seeing the years 2019 and 2020 referred to as if they're ancient history, it does emphasize how long Samsung has been refining its foldables. Today will mark the seventh generation of its Fold and Flip series, and that's all before Apple has even managed one generation.
Huawei may have beaten it to the tri-foldable punch, but expect to hear from Samsung on that front today, too. Whether foldables are now truly mainstream is another question – I still don't see as many as I'd expect in the wild – but the tech is certainly being refined, and no company is contributing more to that process than Samsung.
The Watch Ultra gets a useful new health trickantioxidant measuring on watch ultra 2025
— @rquandt.bsky.social (@rquandt.bsky.social.bsky.social) 2025-07-09T12:13:41.564ZWe've previously written about the Galaxy Watch's incoming health updates, based on our chat with Samsung's Dr. Hon Pak – and one of them has been seemingly confirmed for the Ultra model in another leak from Roland Quandt on Bluesky.
The smartwatch will be able to track your antioxidant levels – or in Samsung's words from the leak, "display the ratio of fruits and vegetables in your diet" from a simple finger reading on the LED sensor.
That's pretty mind-blowing to me, if it proves to be accurate. How does it work? As Samsung Dr, Pak explained to us in June, "using LED lights, we're able to test the adequacy of beta-keratin and, as a substitute, antioxidants, in your system". I worry that my score might towards the lower end, but perhaps it'd convince me to up my fruit and veg game.
90 minutes to go...(Image credit: Future)It's now only 90 minutes to go until Samsung's last big event of 2025, and we've been spotting more Unpacked easter eggs on our adventures around New York, like the above.
Foldable phones and Galaxy AI are about as far removed from original graffiti tagging culture as you can get – so call me cynical, but it seems fairly unlikely that this has emerged spontaneously from the Brooklyn underground.
But despite the many leaks, there is still some excitement building about the event. To help give you a taste of what's coming, I'll now jump into a roundup of everything we've expecting...
What to expect from Unpacked July 2025(Image credit: Samsung)We've already written an extensive guide to everything we're expecting at today's Unpacked – but if you're short on time, here's a quick summary.
According to the rumors, we're going to see three foldables: the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (expect a new 200MP camera plus bigger screens), the Z Flip 7 (again, bigger screens and a larger battery are tipped), and the Z Flip FE (a cheaper version of its flip phone, although how much cheaper is still unclear). So those are the bankers.
Then, on the wearables front, expect to see three new Galaxy Watch models: the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (complete with the return of the rotating bezel, hooray) and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
Beyond those, there are a few things to include in the 'maybe' pile. The Samsung Galaxy G Fold (its new tri-foldable) has been long-rumored – and while it isn't expected to ship until later this year, I think it's pretty likely we'll get a teaser today.
More of an outside bet is Project Moohan – we tried out the XR headset in May and loved it, but it isn't clear if Samsung has anything new to say about it today. Hopefully it does, because that would cap off a pretty eventful Unpacked, despite all of the leaks slightly stealing its thunder.
Don't expect fireworks from the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FESamsung basically confirmed that the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is just a rebranded Galaxy Z Flip6, lol. pic.twitter.com/Bix2vE7WGcJuly 8, 2025
While a lot of the last-minute Unpacked rumors are promising for foldables fans, we haven't heard much about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE – and that's seemingly for good reason.
As noted by @sondesix on X, it seems this year's Fan Edition of the Flip series is going to be little more than a reheated version of the Z Flip 6. That prediction has been backed up by recent CAD renders from OnLeaks and SammyGuru, which show a phone that looks very much like the existing Flip.
That's not necessarily a bad thing – high price tags are on the main issues with foldables, after all. But if you were hoping for Samsung to go all-out on making a cheaper Flip with latest-gen features, the Z Flip 7 FE could potentially underwhelm.
Less than an hour to go...(Image credit: Future)John-Anthony Disotto, TechRadar's resident AI expert, here. I'm going to be your guide over the next couple of hours as we get ready for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025.
There's plenty to be excited about with rumors of new foldable smartphones, smartwatches, and more.
With less than an hour to go until the big event, media is starting to arrive in Brooklyn for the presentation...
The TechRadar team at Galaxy Unpacked(Image credit: Future)TechRadar's own Lance Ulanoff and Viktoria Shilets are our journalists on the ground in Brooklyn, and it looks like a lovely sunny day in the Big Apple.
Just a reminder, the show starts at 10 am ET and is broadcast live on Samsung's YouTube channel.
Nice sunglasses, guys, looking slick!
30 minutes to go...(Image credit: Future)The auditorium is starting to fill up ahead of the event. Just a reminder that while we've seen a huge amount of leaks prior to the event this year, there's still a chance of major surprises.
We're yet to see any leaked images of Samsung's rumored tri-fold smartphone, and considering how the company revealed the Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this year, there's a real chance that we get a glimpse at the end of today's keynote.
Would you be interested in an 11-inch tablet in your pocket? I'm not convinced, but then again I didn't think I would fall in love with the current foldable format either.
I asked Lance Ulanoff, TechRadar's Editor At Large, just how busy the auditorium is getting, and he said, "This place is packed."
Wouldn't you know it? If you thought Samsung's showcase today was going to be Unpacked, it is, in fact, packed to the rafters.
Lance has sent in some pictures to show just how busy it is, and seeing the photos, I sure hope Brooklyn Shipyards has some form of air conditioning.
Not long to go now anyway, are you excited?
Watch along with TechRadarYou can watch the event on YouTube above. At the moment, Samsung is playing different jingles and video packages showcasing its technology.
The show starts in 15 minutes, and we expect it to last about an hour. If you're unable to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live, this liveblog will give you all the key information and will remain accessible even after the presentation finishes.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 is about to begin, and I for one can't wait!
I wonder what product we'll see first. Personally I'm most excited for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 as I absolutely love the foldable format.
Elsewhere, I'd like to see some new Galaxy AI features, but I fully expect this event to be focused on hardware.
Shhh... It's startingHere we go! Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 has begun!
Reminder: You can watch live here
"This is where it all began"(Image credit: Samsung)The show starts with a very cool video showcasing the history of Samsung and how it has evolved over the years.
The company has nailed the hype package here, it definitely makes me want to buy a Samsung smartphone!
"AI has evolved to multi-modal understanding"(Image credit: Samsung)Samsung's President & Head of Mobile Experience, TM Roh, has just taken to the stage...
He talks about Samsung's work over the last year to make AI accessible and meaningful. He says, "Galaxy AI has become your very own AI companion"
Samsung announces Galaxy ZFold 7 and ZFlip 7 @techradarSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 hands-on: the essence of Ultra in an insanely thin device The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is so thin and light, and with a larger cover screen, that you could easily mistake it for a standard flagship, but it does in fact have a larger 8-inch flexible display inside. That, and the new camera system (200MP, finally, makes this the most desirable Z Fold ever. It's a shame it's also the most expensive, and that may hold it back.
♬ original sound - TechRadarSamsung has just announced the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, and they look glorious!
Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones(Image credit: Samsung)Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy Z Fold7, boasting the sleekest design yet! This device seamlessly integrates iconic Galaxy design, powerful camera capabilities, and Samsung’s latest AI features, all within the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold the company has ever created.
Annika Bizon, VP of Product and Marketing at Samsung UK & Ireland, explained the significance of AI in modern devices. “As AI becomes the new UI, people need devices that learn, understand, and anticipate their needs,” said Bizon. “The new Galaxy Z Fold7 combines powerful hardware with Galaxy AI in an ultra-thin and ultra-sleek form factor, empowering users to achieve previously unimaginable tasks.”
When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold7 transforms into a larger, more immersive display, ideal for multitasking, productivity, and entertainment. Powered by the new One UI 8, this device integrates intelligent, multimodal AI agents specifically optimised for the foldable experience. This results in a phone that feels smarter, faster, and more helpful than ever before.
Key highlights include:
- Ultra-sleek and ultra-powerful design
- Wider cover display for improved usability when folded
- Premium “Ultra” camera experience
- New AI tools that anticipate needs and streamline everyday tasks
Samsung emphasises that this is the Fold that finally delivers the everyday portability of a traditional phone, combined with the expanded power and flexibility of a tablet when unfolded – all in a single, pocketable device.
Stay tuned for more details on specifications, the camera system, and pricing!
Google is now on stage talking about Android 16 (which will land as One UI 8, on Samsung phones).
Samsung says this is the fastest rollout of the latest Android OS on its smartphones out of the box. That means Google's AI mode and Gemini Live, which Google says is ideal for foldables do to their bigger screens.
This will all be available on the new Galaxy Fold 7 and more out of the box.
(Image credit: Samsung)An added AI bonus(Image credit: Samsung)Samsung's Galaxy foldables will give you six free months of Google AI Pro, which is a pretty good deal – albeit one that could make you dangerously reliant on Google's AI tools.
Those Galaxy Fold 7 specs in full(Image credit: Samsung)The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is pretty much as the rumors predicted – with a new 200MP camera, plus an ultra-wide that has a 100-degree field of view and autofocus.
And we now have pricing, it starts from $1,999 – that's a small hike from the Galaxy Z Fold 6's starting price of $1,899.99 / £1,799 / AU$2,749.
(Image credit: Samsung)Our hands-on with the Fold 7Yes, it was only announced five minutes ago – but we've already been hands-on with the Galaxy Fold 7. Check out early thoughts in the video above.
It's the Galaxy Z Flip 7's turn(Image credit: Samsung)Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Flip 7 – as expected, it's got a big cover display (or 'FlexWindow') that measures 4.1 inches.
And it's been joined by a cheaper Flip 7 FE cousin, that will start at $899. It's largely based on the Flip 6, but it's good to see a cheaper entry-point for foldables.
Our first thoughts on the Flip 7We've just seen Samsung debut the Flip 7, but is it any good? We've already been hands-on with it, you can check out our thoughts above.
Hello Galaxy Watch 8(Image credit: Samsung)Samsung is rattling through these announcements now – next up is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
We're hearing about Samsung's new Real-time running coach, Vascular Load and also new features like Antioxidant Index – which will basically tell you how well you're eating by measuring beta carotene. Clever stuff.
There's also a partnership with Xealth, for 'connected care' at home featuresm – and the Galaxy Watch 8 will be the first watch with Google Gemini out of the box.
Gemini comes to your wrist(Image credit: Samsung)The Galaxy Watch 8 being the first smartwatch with built-in Gemini should give it some handy new smarts. For a start, you won't need your phone with you – just a Wi-Fi or LTE signal.
The rotating bezel has returned with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, while the Watch Ultra has an attractive new blue color option. All three smartwatches are available to pre-order today, with availability from July 25.
The Galaxy Watch 8 starts at $349, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic from $499 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra from $649. We'll bring you international pricing soon.
(Image credit: Samsung)That's a wrapRather abruptly, Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event has finished – sadly, with no mention of its rumored tri-foldable or Project Moohan.
There were no real surprises, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. For a quick recap, here are our early impressions of all the new devices, starting with the Z Fold 7...
@techradarSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 hands-on: the essence of Ultra in an insanely thin device The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is so thin and light, and with a larger cover screen, that you could easily mistake it for a standard flagship, but it does in fact have a larger 8-inch flexible display inside. That, and the new camera system (200MP, finally, makes this the most desirable Z Fold ever. It's a shame it's also the most expensive, and that may hold it back.
♬ original sound - TechRadarPrefer flip phones? Here's our first look at the Z Flip 7, too...
@techradar ♬ original sound - TechRadarAnd to complete the foldables set, here's an early look at the cheaper Z Flip 7 FE:
@techradar ♬ original sound - TechRadar- Wix announces teaming up with Monotype Imaging
- The partnership will see new fonts make it to the Wix website builder platform
- The new fonts are now live and accessible to all Wix and Wix Studio users
Wix users now get to use some of the most popular fonts in the world, such as Helvetica, or Avenir, thanks to a new partnership with Monotype Imaging. Earlier this week, the popular website builder announced a new strategic partnership with Monotype Imaging, one of the biggest font licensors in the world.
As a result, Wix users can now enjoy a wider spectrum of high-quality typefaces to improve their content and better demonstrate their creativity.
Among the fonts Monotype owns and distributes are Helvetica, Arial, Times New Roman, Future, Avenir, and Century Gothic. The company also offers new classics, such as Recoleta, Kibitz Pro, and Aether. However, not all of Monotype’s typefaces will be available.
After consulting with type design experts at Monotype, Wix chose which fonts to offer, ranging from “professional business needs” to “playful, personal projects”, and “agencies building bespoke web experiences with a variety of fonts.”
New featuresFor Hagit Kaufman, VP of Brand and Design at Wix, typography is “an important aspect of web design”, and by expanding the font offering, Wix “empowers creators to produce visually compelling websites and content that truly reflects the brand’s personality".
The new fonts are now live and accessible to all Wix and Wix Studio users, it was said in the press release.
In recent months, Wix has been hard at work, adding new tools and features for its website building community. In late April this year, it introduced a new AI-powered adaptive content application that generates and modifies website content based on admin input and visitor characteristics. A few weeks earlier, in mid-March, it introduced a new no-code interface, Wix Functions, allowing customers to create custom business flows and elements such as dynamic pricing rules, checkout conditions, and tailored loyalty rewards without needing any coding expertise.
If you’re interested in learning more, make sure to read our in-depth Wix review.
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BulletVPN has announced its closure, citing "various factors, including shifts in market demand." The Estonia-based Virtual Private Network provider had been in operation for over eight years and had several thousand active users.
In a statement on its website, the VPN service thanked its users for their trust and support over the years. It also said that users with active subscriptions may be eligible for a free six-month subscription to Windscribe Pro, as well as discounted long-term subscription plans.
BulletVPN’s closure also impacts users who’d purchased lifetime subscriptions, calling into question the legitimacy and validity of lifetime plans that don’t always stand the test of time.
How to claim a free Windscribe planRated among the best VPN services on the market by TechRadar’s reviewers, Windscribe has a history of stepping in to cater for displaced VPN users. Upon the closure of WeVPN in 2023, it allowed existing WeVPN customers to migrate to Windscribe for the remaining duration of their subscriptions.
Both BulletVPN and Windscribe make it clear that this is an independent offer from Windscribe – not an acquisition or formal partnership. Windscribe describes it as a "goodwill gesture to affected VPN users with no strings attached."
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BulletVPN assures that no user data, such as email addresses or account information, has been shared with Windscribe.
Windscribe explains that it has provided BulletVPN with "unique, single-use voucher codes" to be shared with affected users upon request.
Users who are interested in the offer are encouraged to get in touch with BulletVPN’s customer support team at support@bulletvpn.com. The offer is available to BulletVPN users with active subscriptions until August 9, 2025, so don’t wait too long if you’re eligible and want to take advantage.
In TechRadar’s Windscribe VPN review, Mike Williams, our lead security reviewer, described Windscribe as "a great VPN for more experienced users," highlighting its many features and configurable settings.
A reminder that lifetime subscriptions don’t last foreverBulletVPN’s decision to shut down its operations will undoubtedly come as a disappointment to subscribers, particularly those who purchased what they believed to be lifetime subscriptions.
This isn’t the first time lifetime subscriptions have been cut short. In April 2025, VPNSecure's change in ownership saw lifetime subscriptions canceled, resulting in users losing access to the service.
In 2023, a VPN user on Reddit shared an alleged reply from Ivacy VPN’s customer support, stating that the company considered "lifetime" as "the lifecycle of a software, which is typically 5 years."
Despite all this, some more reliable VPN providers that have offered lifetime subscriptions for a short while in the past, like Proton VPN, NordVPN, and Windscribe, previously confirmed to TechRadar that they continue to honor existing lifetime subscriptions to this day.
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- Users were likely compromised along the way
Many Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser add-ons, including several prominent products, were found to be spying on users and communicating with a third-party server, in what appears to be a supply-chain attack with millions of victims.
Security researchers from Koi Security were recently looking into a seemingly benign Chrome add-on called “Color Picker, Eyedropper — Geco colorpick” which allows users to quickly identify and copy color codes from any point within their browser.
While working as advertised, and having thousands of downloads and positive reviews, the add-on also did something in the background - it hijacked browser activity, tracked the websites users were visiting, and communicated with remote C2 infrastructure. This prompted the researchers to investigate further, leading to the discovery of an entire web of add-ons, all doing similar things.
How to stay safeThey named the campaign Operation RedDirection, and counted 18 add-ons, cumulatively compromising 2.3 million users across Chrome and Edge.
The entire list of add-ons can be found here - it includes VPNs, site “unblockers”, weather forecast add-ons, emoji add-ons, and more.
The researchers also determined that these add-ons were not malicious from the get-go. They were simple, clean products that were most likely hijacked somewhere along the line. Many have hundreds of positive reviews, and some were featured in prominent places on the Chrome Web Store.
Most were removed from the Play Store, but according to BleepingComputer, “many of them continue to be available”. Although it wasn’t clearly specified, it’s safe to assume they’re available through third-party stores and standalone websites.
If you were running any of the add-ons from the list, you should remove them immediately, clear browsing data, and run a full system scan using an updated antivirus solution.
It would also be wise to replace any passwords stored in the browser, as well as other sensitive auto-fill data. Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, with almost a third of enterprises experiencing a breach despite increased cybersecurity investments. You can see whether your information is affected using the popular breach checking website HaveIBeenPwned?
As well as identity theft protection software, users can keep themselves secure by being ultra cautious of any unexpected communications, thoroughly checking any emails and texts they receive, and never clicking on any untrusted links.
Via BleepingComputer
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- Gaming handheld prototype spotted with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 inside
- Strix Halo offers triple the performance of current handheld APU solutions
- GPD could combine console-class graphics with workstation-level AI processing
GPD has made a name for itself by building compact gaming consoles and ultra-portable laptops, often blurring the lines between console and PC.
Its devices, like the Win series and Pocket line, have found favor with enthusiasts looking for performance in tight form factors and, in 2024 GPD expanded its lineup with a dual-screen OLED laptop aimed at creators - we even said the GPD Duo “may be the best mobile workstation ever.”
Now, a newly leaked image spotted by Videocardz suggests GPD could be preparing something far more ambitious - a gaming handheld powered by AMD’s high-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU.
GPD STX Halo handheld prototypeSource：QQ pic.twitter.com/nhSf5xucR3June 28, 2025
Power efficiency concernsThe prototype “GPD STX Halo handheld”, shared on X by HXL (see above), shows a 3DMark TimeSpy score of 10,393, with a graphics score of 10,366 and a CPU score of 10,552. That’s a steep jump from what current Strix Point-based handhelds can achieve.
The chip inside, which is a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S graphics, packs 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units.
It’s AMD’s most powerful integrated GPU to date, offering more than twice the GPU hardware found in chips like the Ryzen 7 8840U or 8945HS.
Based on the benchmark figures in HXL's image, GPD's prototype could outperform current-generation handhelds by a wide margin.
Power efficiency remains a concern, however. As Videocardz notes, Strix Halo has a default TDP of 120W, which would normally be too much for a handheld. The architecture can scale down to 20-25W however, and early testing indicates it still retains a performance edge over Strix Point even when throttled.
It’s unclear if this is close to being a final product or just an internal test unit as GPD hasn’t made any official announcements yet.
That said, the prototype points to a possible future where handheld consoles offer desktop-class power, and we’re definitely here for that.
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