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RetailMeNot Launches App Week With Exclusive Cash Back Deals Across 7 Top Shopping Categories

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"App Week is designed around how people actually shop today. They want to know what's worth buying, where they can find value and whether a deal is really a deal," said Stephanie Carls, Retail Insights Expert at RetailMeNot. "And right now, shoppers have a lot to think about. Halloween and holiday shopping are already underway for many consumers, so this is a great window to get ahead of seasonal purchases, whether that's an advent calendar, a Christmas tree, a giant skeleton or matching family pajamas. App Week gives shoppers another reason to check in, see what's trending and save while they're at it."
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These are the most popular baby names by state. See list

USA Today  
"For some states, the top baby names are culturally significant, examples being Kehlani in Hawaii and Santiago in New Mexico," BabyCenter baby name adviser Steph Coffield told USA TODAY. "For others, it’s more of a regional trend." Coffield said, "Southern states are known for honoring family members and tend to choose more traditional names, while the West Coast is known for being adventurous and leaning toward more uncommon options."
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SpiceWorld 2026 Returns to Austin: Lead. Learn. Connect. with an Exclusive Preview of the 2026 State of IT Report

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Spiceworks Ziff Davis today announced that SpiceWorld 2026, the annual gathering that has defined the IT professional calendar for nearly two decades, will take place on November 12–13, 2026, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas. The 19th edition of this landmark conference arrives under an electrifying theme: Lead. Learn. Connect. — a rallying call for every IT pro ready to step into the future with confidence.
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Ziff Davis Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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“With the successful sale of our Connectivity business, our significant share repurchases, and our robust free cash flow, Ziff Davis is in a very strong financial position,” said Vivek Shah, CEO of Ziff Davis. “We are focused on deploying capital strategically to maximize long-term shareholder returns.”
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App Featuring AI Smart Search and Industry-First Working Code Promise

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"RetailMeNot has always been about helping people save, but the way consumers shop has fundamentally changed," said Magali Darling, Chief Commercial Officer at RetailMeNot. "As we celebrate 20 years, we're creating an experience shoppers genuinely want to return to. The RetailMeNot Rewards app gives consumers confidence that they'll get verified savings while making every shopping trip more personalized. At the same time, we're creating stronger, more meaningful connections between retailers and high-intent shoppers to drive loyalty beyond one-time transactions."
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Your living-room VPN just got faster: IPVanish rolls out WireGuard and OpenVPN on Apple TV

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IPVanish has given its Apple TV app a notable upgrade, adding support for the WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols in addition to the current IKEv2. For anyone who streams from the sofa, this is a meaningful change. Protocol choice affects speed, stability, and how easily a VPN slips past networks that try to block it, so having multiple options is much better than a single default...Subbu Sthanu, IPVanish's General Manager of Consumer Cybersecurity, framed the launch around the living room, saying the provider wants to give Apple TV owners "the ultimate balance of speed, security, and customization."
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Castle Connolly Releases Castle Connolly 2026 Top Dentists

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"We're seeing a massive shift across the dental care landscape, from evolving insurance participation to increasing consumer responsibility for care decisions," said Steve Leibforth, Managing Director of Castle Connolly. "As patients take a more active role in managing their own care, having a trusted, independent resource like Castle Connolly Top Dentists becomes essential for making informed decisions."
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Ziff Davis to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Earnings

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Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) will release its Second Quarter 2026 Earnings at 6:00PM ET on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Additionally, Ziff Davis invites the public, members of the press, the financial community, stockholders, and other interested parties to listen to a live audio Webcast of its Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call at 8:30AM ET on Friday, August 7, 2026.
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RetailMeNot Kicks Off First-Ever Summer Issue & New ‘Chief Capri Officer’ Search: Get Paid to Shop & Style the Season’s Hottest Fashion Trend

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"The Chief Capri Officer search brings one of summer's top trends to life in a way that's fun, relatable, and rooted in real shopping behavior," said Stephanie Carls, Retail Insights Expert at RetailMeNot. "Half of millennial women prefer capris over shorts across occasions. That's a movement, and the Summer Issue is the perfect place to shop it."
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‘An important milestone’ — IPVanish gets bigger and expands its network to 150 locations worldwide

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Subbu Sthanu, General Manager of Consumer Cybersecurity at IPVanish, framed the expansion as part of a broader commitment to performance. "IPVanish is dedicated to continually expanding our server network, enabling us to offer customers the fastest VPN speeds at home and while traveling," Sthanu said. "Reaching 150 server locations is an important milestone, but it’s also part of a much larger investment in the future of the IPVanish network."
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Ziff Davis Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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“We remain focused on unlocking value for our shareholders as we look to complete the divestiture of the Connectivity business as well as explore additional value-creating transactions,” said Vivek Shah, CEO of Ziff Davis. “Our first quarter results demonstrate the strength of many of our businesses while we manage through the headwinds challenging other parts of our portfolio.”
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Attackers Favor Widely Trusted Platforms While Adapting to Detection Methods, VIPRE’s Q1 2026 Email Threat Trends Report Reveals

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"Attackers are boldly using sophisticated techniques to evade detection alongside resorting to emotional triggers to manipulate and breach trust," says Usman Choudhary, General Manager, VIPRE Security Group. "Organizations must strengthen email defenses and rethink how trust is established across every channel to combat these threats. The landscape demands vigilance and a proactive approach to security. There is no room for complacency."
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IPVanish rolls out RAM-only server filter across all apps to make it easier to boost your privacy

TechRadar  
IPVanish has just made it easier to take agency over your online privacy by introducing a dedicated in-app RAM-only filter across all apps. The tool lets you easily find and connect to its growing network of RAM-only servers. By enabling the filter, you can browse available connection points by country, region, and city, instantly spotting which clusters have already been upgraded to the diskless infrastructure. This provides an immediate, transparent way to make informed choices about your digital privacy.
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Ziff Davis to Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings

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Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) will release its First Quarter 2026 Earnings at 6:00PM ET on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Additionally, Ziff Davis invites the public, members of the press, the financial community, stockholders, and other interested parties to listen to a live audio Webcast of its First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call at 8:30AM ET on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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VIPRE Security Group Launches VIPRE Security Training for Students, a Cybersecurity Education Series for the Next Generation of Digital Users

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"VIPRE Security Training for Students empowers the next generation with the knowledge and confidence to navigate digital spaces safely and protect themselves from online threats," said John Trest, Chief Learning Officer at VIPRE. "By combining cybersecurity education with real-world skills, we are helping students become smarter, more aware digital citizens."
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Artemis II crew capturing big and small moments in space

CBS News  
The Orion capsule of the Artemis II mission is now headed back home for a splashdown off the coast of San Diego, California, on Friday night. Tim Werth, Tech Editor at Mashable, joined CBS News to discuss the crew, who are embracing tech and social media in a whole new way.
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IPVanish Launches Full-Scale Digital Security, Continuing Expansion Beyond VPN Service With Threat Protection Pro

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"Consumers shouldn't have to piece together multiple tools to stay safe online," said Subbu Sthanu, General Manager of Consumer Security offerings at Ziff Davis. "Our goal is to provide complete digital life protection, and Threat Protection Pro is a key step in that evolution. By unifying security across the browser, cloud, network, and system—core layers of modern defense—into one cohesive experience, we're transforming IPVanish into a comprehensive platform that delivers advanced protection seamlessly while giving users greater visibility and control."
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‘No discernible sacrifice’: The iPhone Air offers market-leading performance in one key way, new report says

TechRadar  
In the report, Ookla put Apple’s C1X modem – which you’ll find in the iPhone Air – through its paces. And as the results show, its performance is so good that Ookla believes Apple fans are getting “true download parity” with Qualcomm’s market-leading X80 chip. Compared to iPhones with the X80 and those using Apple’s previous-generation C1 chip, Apple has “set new standards for network latency,” Ookla believes...According to the benchmark results, the iPhone Air’s C1X outperformed the iPhone 17 Pro Max for latency in 19 out of the 22 markets that Ookla tested.
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VIPRE Security Group Partners with Microsoft to Deliver Unified Email Security Defenses

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"VIPRE's specialized detection technology brings a unique layer of insight to the Microsoft ecosystem, helping customers stop the kinds of sophisticated phishing and BEC attacks that often evade traditional filters. We're proud to be a trusted vendor within Microsoft's ICES ecosystem and to contribute our deep email security expertise to strengthen protection for millions of Microsoft 365 users worldwide," says Usman Choudhary, General Manager, VIPRE Security Group.
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RetailMeNot’s Spring Savecation Returns March 5-9 With Top Travel Deals and Stackable Cash Back From Leading Brands

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RetailMeNot, a Ziff Davis company, today kicks off its annual Spring Savecation travel event, running March 5-9. The limited-time event helps travelers save on everything for their next getaway - from flights and hotels to luggage, apparel, beauty and more. Shoppers can unlock deals from top brands like Expedia, Gap, Samsonite, Puma, Ray-Ban and Ulta, offering curated deals and cash back rewards in one convenient destination.
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Castle Connolly Releases The 2026 Top Hospitals Across the Nation

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"Our goal is to make complex healthcare decisions easier for patients and their healthcare providers. By combining current outcomes data with the vetted expertise of Top Doctors, we highlight hospitals that truly excel in specific procedures, supporting patients in their most critical healthcare decisions." Steve Leibforth, Managing Director Castle Connolly.
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Ziff Davis Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Connectivity Division to Accenture

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**(NOTE: This transaction closed on June 17, 2026) "This is a transformative deal for Ziff Davis, representing a significant realization of value for our shareholders and a concrete illustration of the quality of the businesses in our portfolio," said Vivek Shah, CEO of Ziff Davis. "I would like to thank our colleagues at Connectivity for building a terrific business that delivers best-in-class network intelligence and optimization solutions to service providers, enterprises, and regulators all around the world. The Connectivity team is thrilled at the prospect of joining Accenture, a leading global solutions and services company."
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RetailMeNot Expands Savings Commitment with New Guaranteed Cash Back at Over 4,000 Retailers

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"Savings should feel reliable, not hit or miss," said Magali Darling, Chief Commercial Officer at RetailMeNot Group. "Shoppers know the feeling of 'Checkout Letdown,' when a code looks promising but does not work at checkout. That is a common reality across the industry. With our Guaranteed Cash Back, we are creating a consistent foundation shoppers can count on, with stackable rewards that apply on top of any valid code. It is about bringing confidence back to online savings and reinforcing the trust we have built over the past 20 years."
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Ziff Davis Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

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“In 2025, Ziff Davis grew Revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted diluted EPS, while generating almost $290 million in Free cash flow,” said Vivek Shah, CEO of Ziff Davis. “We deployed $174 million in share repurchases during the year with the conviction that our share price does not adequately reflect the intrinsic value of our businesses.”
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