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- Fairphone has poked fun at the Nothing Phone (4b)'s visible screws
- The company highlighted in an Instagram story that they're just 'for show' rather than being accessible
- The Fairphone 6, on the other hand, has visible screws that users can access
The Nothing Phone (4b) was unveiled earlier today, and it sounds like a reasonable budget handset, with a 6.77-inch 120Hz screen, a 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging, a 50MP wide camera, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. But despite having visible screws on the back, it might not be very easy to repair or to replace its components.
We won’t know for sure until someone has done a teardown of the (4b), but Fairphone has shared an Instagram story pointing out that while quite a few screws are visible on the rear of the device, you can’t actually get to them without breaking into the glued-on cover.
The Instagram story — an image of which can be seen below — shows the Fairphone 6, complete with its own visible screws, overlaid with text reading “every screw is functional on Fairphones. Nothing is for show.” Then, at the bottom, directed at the Nothing Phone (4b), it says, “next time, maybe the screws can be… outside?”
A fair criticism(Image credit: Fairphone)And it’s a fair point. The Fairphone 6 is a reasonably stylish handset itself, with the visible screws helping it stand out, much like on the Nothing Phone (4b).
But the difference is that the Fairphone’s screws are accessible, making for a modular design where you can easily swap out components, rather than having to replace the whole phone.
So, if you want a handset that’s designed to last, you might want to consider a Fairphone instead of the Nothing Phone (4b) — though Fairphone’s CEO recently teased that two new products are on the way, so you might want to wait for those first, since one of them is likely to be the Fairphone 7.
And, of course, we'll be testing the Nothing Phone (4b) for ourselves in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for our real, experience-backed verdict on that device.
- The Blood of Dawnwalker director, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, wants the game to feel like a "pen-and-paper RPG"
- He says the game's big choices and consequences will deepen players' immersion
- He adds, "My biggest goal is to create a game that you will still remember in the next 10 or 20 years"
The Blood of Dawnwalker game director, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, thinks the game's big choices and consequences will offer players a more immersive experience that he hopes will be remembered for years to come.
In an interview with TechRadar Gaming at an event where we went hands-on with the upcoming dark fantasy role-playing game (RPG), Tomaszkiewicz discussed its narrative choices and explained why he believes player freedom within the sandbox world Rebel Wolves has created will provide a deeper, immersive experience.
"We believe that as much freedom and different choices will add to the game and different playthroughs, so that we deliver for the players," he said. "It will be better because it will boost immersion, and it will show people that our goal is creating a narrative sandbox. We want an experience that is close to a pen-and-paper RPG, where the game master adjusts for what you are doing. That was our goal to show it from the very beginning in the prologue."
Tomaszkiewicz recalls playing Warhammer as a game master when he was 12-years-old and how, after hours of play, he couldn't remember the details of the room around him because the experience was so "intense." This is the feeling the director wants to mimic with The Blood of the Dawnwalker and believes the RPG's freedom can achieve.
"This is my holy grail: to create a video game with this kind of immersion," he said. "One that allows you to forget where you are sitting, gives you the feeling that you just lived through an adventure in a different world, with different skills, different people, and with real emotions.
"First of all, it's to give you freedom, because I believe that the freedom in the game is one of the big parts of the immersion. If we give you the freedom in your choices in the story, in your choices in the combat, because you can shape the combat as you want, and in different places, the immersion will be bigger and you will remember the game for a long time.
"My biggest goal is to create a game that you will still remember in the next 10 or 20 years."
The Blood of Dawnwalker arrives on September 3 for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and PC.
A compact workstation from one of our favorite mini PC makers is currently on sale at Newegg for a limited time. The barebone version of the Minisforum MS-01, which delivers desktop-class performance, is currently available to buy for just $655 (was $1199).
Designed for developers, engineers, content creators, and IT professionals, it packs high-end hardware into a surprisingly small chassis while offering top notch expandability.
The MS-01 combines an Intel Core i9-13900H processor with a highly flexible design, allowing you to add your own memory and storage to suit your workload. Featuring 14 cores, 20 threads, and boost speeds of up to 5.4GHz, the chip provides more than enough performance for virtualization, software development, AI workloads, media production, and demanding productivity tasks.
Today's top Minisforum MS-01 dealPowered by an Intel Core i9-13900H processor, this compact workstation supports triple-display output, ultra-fast 10Gb networking, expandable DDR5 memory and storage, plus optional RTX graphics, making it ideal for demanding professional workloads and virtualization.View Deal
The MS-01 features two USB4 ports capable of driving displays at up to 8K resolution, alongside an HDMI output that drive up to three displays.
Dual 10Gb SFP+ ports support blazing-fast wired transfers and link aggregation, making the system particularly attractive for professional networking, NAS deployments, and enterprise environments.
Two additional 2.5Gb Ethernet ports provide even more flexibility for advanced networking configurations.
The system supports DDR5-5200 memory alongside PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage, with compatibility for larger U.2 enterprise SSDs that can provide enormous storage capacities.
RAID 0 and RAID 1 support also gives you the choice between maximum performance or additional data protection.
The MS-01 also offers future upgrade potential, including support for RTX 3050 graphics cards, allowing you to add dedicated GPU acceleration for creative applications or AI workloads if your requirements grow over time.
With its powerful Intel Core i9 processor, enterprise-grade networking, extensive storage options, and exceptional expandability, the Minisforum MS-01 is a fantastic choice for professionals.
In our review, we said the MS-01 “offers unprecedented flexibility and expansion options. Perfect for a development or media server, ready for 10GbE out of the box and easy to enhance with extra internal storage and a PCIe slot. A small form factor dream solution.”
For more top-performing picks, check out our round up of the best mini PCs we've tested, as well as the best mobile workstations.
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- A striking design for a potential Nothing book has emerged
- The design appears inspired by notable design elements from Apple and Nintendo
- While attractive, it is unlikely we will see a Nothing book any time soon
A striking concept design for a potential Nothing laptop (commonly referred to as the “Nothing book”) has emerged,
Conceived by designer Nikita Bukoros (@bukoros.design), the notebook form factor computer would sport both a secondary, low-fidelity display and a partially translucent chassis, which evokes memories of a great laptop from the past, but the approach is very different.
The design has been met with wide support among Nothing aficionados, many of whom have been waiting for a laptop from the UK-based smartphone and audio company since the possibility of a laptop was floated in 2024.
The Nothing book concept is giving iBook G3 ClamshellA glance at the underside of Bukoros’ Nothing book render demonstrates a key callback to one of the most notable laptop designs of all time. Apple’s low-priced iBook series initially ran from 1999 to 2001 (succeeded by the G3 Snow), with Blueberry, Tangerine, Graphite, Indigo, and Key Lime options, the colors decorating both the outside of the Clamshell.
Portions of the iBook G3 Clamshell computers were translucent, offering a hint of the internals, but the Nothing book concept also resembles a translucent game console variant like the Game Boy Color “Atomic Purple” edition, and a modern gaming PC.
However, it is arguably the low-fidelity secondary display that makes this concept really stand out. While the Nothing phones initially launched with a collection of differently-shaped lights on the reverse – provided to relay various information, such as alerts, or charging status, to avoid you unlocking your device – this Glyph Interface has more recently been evolved into the Glyph Matrix.
Appearing on the Nothing Phone (3) is a disc-shaped matrix of 489 mini LEDs, while the Nothing Phone (4) is planned to sport a Glyph Bar of nine LEDs in a row. Reflecting these “instant information” displays, Nikita Bukoros has added an LED display on the top of his Nothing book concept, and envisages it as a configurable display for alerts and custom messages alike.
The Nothing Book concepts lean into the striking pastel colors of the Nothing Phone 4 series. (Image credit: Nothing)Will this encourage development of a genuine Nothing book?While the idea of a Nothing book has been around for a while – with wish lists demanding everything from mechanical keyboards and minimal ports (which are included in Bukoros’ concept) – it appears to be wishful thinking.
Nothing appears to be fully focused on smartphones and the Nothing Ear and Nothing Headphone audio devices, and in 2025 spun its budget phone brand, CMF, into a standalone company. This does not suggest the business is considering expanding beyond its core market any time soon.
But if it does, Nikita Bukoros’ design is an excellent starting point.
Smart home security cameras are nothing new. They’ve been protecting Australian homes for well over a decade now, but for a long time I never felt the need for them. This was predominantly because for the majority of my adult life living away from home, I’ve been in rented accommodation, and so I’ve either been unable to install anything of my own, or I’ve been on an upper floor of an apartment building.
I’m now living in a ground floor apartment with my partner, and we’re the owners. That means we’re free to install cameras as we see fit, and so we decided to place an old Ring Outdoor Stick-Up Cam above our front door, mainly as a ‘just in case’ safeguard.
I’m now glad we did, and I’ve just invested in some newer Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras with clearer vision following an attempted break in. The good news is they weren’t expensive, with a 2-pack currently costing AU$77 in the Amazon Prime Day sales.
I never thought my home would experience an attempted break in, and there’s a chance you’ve had the same thought. For such a low price right now, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
- Follow our live coverage of the best Prime Day 2026 deals, many of which ship to New Zealand as well
These affordable Blink cameras last up to two years with 2 AA batteries, can record colour vision at night and can be installed practically anywhere via a range of mounting accessories. You do need to pay a subscription to view and store footage, but it could be a small price to pay to keep your home safe. View Deal
So, why have I made the impulsive decision to invest more heavily in home security? Well, my partner noticed the street-facing gate to our courtyard left ajar in the early hours of the morning. He suspected I just hadn’t closed it properly when we came home the night before.
Wanting to exonerate myself, we checked back over the footage taken by our Ring camera, which proved my innocence. We noticed more events were recorded around 1am, and sure enough, the Ring captured two youths climbing over the wall in the wee hours of the morning.
To say we were gobsmacked would be an understatement.
Fortunately nothing was stolen and they didn’t manage to get into our home — despite some clear hand prints on the glass door proving they peered in to see if there was anything worth nabbing.
Unfortunately, the Ring camera missed the activity by our door because it was only covering the front yard and fence area. I therefore now want to install more cameras in our outdoor area to ensure there are no blind spots, and the Blink cameras seem perfect for the job.
(Image credit: Future)Our Blink Outdoor Cam 2K+ review found that recorded footage is clear and sharp, even at night. Perhaps the biggest selling point for me is the two-year battery life with two AA batteries. The Ring camera I have right now relies on a rechargeable battery that needs to be recharged frequently.
The biggest drawback, however, is a new Sync Module Core that requires a paid subscription to store and view back footage. It’s crazy that you need to pay to use the camera you just bought, but hey, it’s 2026. A subscription costs from AU$4.95p/m for one device, or AU$15p/m for unlimited devices. Since I’ve bought two Blink cameras, I’ll need the latter.
Fortunately, the older Sync Module 2 is still available and is compatible with the newer Blink cameras. With this module, you can attach a USB flash drive to store footage on, bypassing the need for a subscription. Based on the AU$15 Blink Plus subscription, I’d make my money back in just under four months.
However, the subscription does also open up extra features, including AI motion detection — you’ll receive notifications only when it detects specific things such as animals or vehicles.
At just AU$77 in the current Prime Day sales, I was more than happy to add the Blink Outdoor Cam 2K+ to my basket. There are many other options to choose from of course, many of which are also on sale right now. I’ve listed a few below, and be sure to check out our guide to the best home security cameras and best video doorbells for total home protection.
- Ring Floodlight Camera Pro (2nd Gen): was AU$449 now AU$329
- Ring Spotlight Camera Pro (2nd Gen): was AU$399 now AU$279
- Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera Kit: was AU$119 now AU$49
Bitdefender is a popular name in the online security market, primarily known for its robust antivirus solution. However, it also offers an all-around digital identity protection service called Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection.
If you’re an individual (especially a beginner) looking for an easy-to-use, affordable platform, Bitdefender could be the one for you. It helps you actively monitor your online identity, check for known breaches, and manage your financial accounts.
In this article, we will drill down into the various features of Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection, compare it with other products on the market, and examine its user experience. Read on to find out whether Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection is for you.
Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection and Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection are two separate products. This review will examine Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection. For our review of Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection, please click here.
(Image credit: Bitdefender)Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection: Plans and pricingBitdefender Identity Theft Protection offers two plans: Standard and Premium. The Standard plan costs $69.99 for a yearly subscription, which boils down to $5.83 per month, making it one of the cheapest identity theft protection solutions on the market. This is also cheaper than Norton LifeLock's entry-level plan, which costs $10.46 per month.
With this plan, you get basic features like breach monitoring, credit reports and score, lost wallet protection, and identity theft insurance up to $1 million, along with one-bureau credit reports and monitoring.
The Premium plan costs $99.99 ($8.33/month). In addition to everything in the Standard plan, you get sex offender registry monitoring, bank, credit card, and investment account monitoring, and an additional $50,000 in ransomware protection and social engineering scams. Along with this, the plan also offers three-bureau credit record monitoring.
Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection: FeaturesBitdefender offers a bundled collection of features, ideal for anyone looking for all-around identity monitoring and protection. For starters, there’s a smart SSN tracker, which alerts you if an unfamiliar name or address is associated with your Social Security number.
Then there’s dark web monitoring, which scours thousands of websites, black market chat rooms, and other sources to alert you to any sale of your personal information. You can also access your credit reports and scores from all three credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
There’s also a pretty handy credit score simulator, which helps you plan your finances and see how your future financial decisions may impact your credit score. You are also promptly notified if your personal details are used to apply for new credit, utility payments, or loans.
Much like other platforms, even if you’re unlucky and end up getting your identity compromised, Bitdefender offers restoration services from certified protection experts around the clock. These experts help you with paperwork and legal procedures while actively assisting you through the challenging process of identity restoration.
(Image credit: Bitdefender)With Bitdefender, you also get up to $2 million in identity theft insurance and an additional $25,000 for ransomware resolution and reimbursement in case you end up losing money due to ransomware attacks during your Bitdefender subscription.
Similarly, there’s a $25,000 social engineering resolution and reimbursement provision, which comes in handy if you fall prey to social engineering scams like phishing and end up incurring financial losses.
The Bitdefender website also lists credit freeze as one of its features. However, I found this to be a bit misleading, since Bitdefender only offers expert assistance with credit freezes. To actually place a credit freeze, you will have to contact the various agencies yourself. In comparison, platforms like Norton LifeLock allow you to instantly freeze your credit from the dashboard itself with a simple toggle button.
Bitdefender also offers a separate Digital Identity Protection product that gives you a 360-degree view of all your personal data. Much like its identity theft protection platform, digital identity protection also scans the public web and dark web for your personal data and sends you instant alerts if it finds any.
Besides this, there are simple one-click actions that help you close gaps in your digital footprint. You also get a graphic digital identity protection score, which tells you how well you are protected against common cybersecurity and identity theft threats.
We would have liked to see these features in the primary identity theft protection suite as well. But sadly, these essential features are missing. If you need them, you’ll have to get both products, but that would increase your total monthly cost to $9.16. Sure, that’s still pretty affordable, but managing two different subscriptions can be inconvenient in practice.
Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection: Interface and in useIn addition to being affordable, it’s nice that Bitdefender is also easy to set up and use. Once you have logged into your account, you will see a sleek and intuitive dashboard with all features suites listed on the left-hand side panel. You need to click on Identity Theft Protection to access all its functions.
Inside that, you'll find options such as Identity Vault, Breach IQ, Alerts, Credits, and Help listed on the top panel. Simply click on any of these options to access your data.
The Bitdefender interface enables you to quickly visualize data and view suggested actions (Image credit: Bitdefender)For instance, if you click on Credits, you will be able to see your credit score in the center of your dashboard, along with detailed credit summaries including open accounts, credit utilized, and hard inquiries made.
However, the in-use experience is pretty smooth. There are hardly any lags or complicated hidden menus, making the platform very beginner-friendly.
Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection: The competitionIdentity Theft Protection’s biggest advantage is its affordable pricing, with plans starting at just $69.99 per year. Even if you’re looking for three-bureau data credit monitoring, you effectively pay only $8.33/month with its annual plan, compared to IdentityForce's $34.90/month or Norton LifeLock's $29.17/month.
That said, I found Bitdefender a bit barebones when it comes to its feature set. Sure, it has everything you need to protect your identity, but it does lack certain advanced features offered by competitors. For instance, Norton LifeLock comes with an automatic data broker removal service, where the platform scans top data brokers and submits periodic opt-out requests so your data is not shared or sold on third-party websites.
Also, while Bitdefender’s identity insurance coverage of $2 million is certainly nothing to sniff at, Norton LifeLock gives you up to $3 million whereas Aura up to $5 million.
Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection: Final verdictBitdefender Identity Theft Protection is an ideal choice if you're an individual looking for basic identity protection services. The platform offers everything from social media monitoring, dark web monitoring, and identity breach alerts to credit monitoring and three-bureau credit reports. You also get identity theft protection of up to $1 million with the higher-end plan.
That said, if you're looking for identity theft protection for families, Bitdefender might not be the perfect pick, since it only offers individual plans. In that case, you'll have to look at other alternatives such as Aura or Norton LifeLock. Bitdefender also lacks certain advanced features, such as the ability to manage credit freezes from the dashboard and data broker removal services.