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Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Jan. 30: OUR TOP PICK Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $899 (save $100) Get Deal BEST SMARTHOME DEAL Google Nest Doorbell $139.99 (save $40) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL Sony SRS-XG300 Bluetooth party speaker $144.95 (save $205.04) Get Deal BEST TV DEAL Hisense 65-inch U8 Series QLED Google TV $899.99 (save $600) Get Deal BEST ANDROID TABLET DEAL Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (256GB, WiFi) $579.99 (save $120) Get Deal

Amazon's daily deals pages can get a bit overwhelming, but if you put in the work, you can usually find some gems. We've sorted through the chaos for you and handpicked a few impressive discounts we think are worth grabbing.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Jan. 30. If these deals aren't getting the job done, be sure to take a look back at our picks from Jan. 28 and Jan. 29. Many of those deals are still live, including half-price tax software from H&R Block and 50% off our favorite budget earbuds.

Our top pick: Apple iPad Pro Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $899.00 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal

As the first Apple product to carry the M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro "blew us away with its power efficiency, striking display, and breakneck performance." It's just 0.21 inches thick and weighs less than a pound, making it the sleekest and lightest version to date. Not to mention, it's more powerful than most PCs and even many MacBooks on the market. Hence, why it's our top iPad pick for professionals. As of Jan. 30, the 11-inch base model with 256GB and WiFi is on sale for just $899 instead of $999. That's 10% in savings and just a dollar more than its best price ever.

Read our full review of the Apple iPad Pro.

Google Nest Doorbell Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Nest Doorbell $139.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal

Keep an eye on who or what is at your front door, no matter where you are, with the Google Nest Doorbell. It packs built-in intelligence that'll send alerts directly to your phone if a person, package, animal, or vehicle is approaching.The Google Home app lets you check in from anywhere to see what you missed with three hours of free event video history. As of Jan. 30, the battery-powered model is down to just $139.99 at Amazon. That's 22% in savings.

Sony SRS-XG300 Bluetooth party speaker Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony SRS-XG300 Bluetooth party speaker $144.95 at Amazon
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Our friends over at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) reviewed the Sony SRS-XG300 and found it to be as powerful as it is portable. "If you're looking for an easily portable outdoor speaker that delivers some serious thunder, the SRS-XG300 earns our Editors' Choice," their reviewer writes, giving it an excellent 4-stars rating. It offers 25 hours of battery life, with a 10-minute charge boost that delivers another 70 minutes. Plus, it packs colorful LED lights for a fun touch and offers in-app sound customization. It's usually pretty pricey at $349.99, but it's on sale at Amazon for just $144.95 as of Jan. 30. That's 59% in savings and its best price ever.

Hisense 65-inch U8 Series QLED Google TV Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch U8 Series QLED Google TV $899.99 at Amazon
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There's still time to upgrade your TV before the biggest game of the NFL season. And it doesn't have to cost a fortune. As of Jan. 30, you can grab the Hisense 65-inch U8 QLED Google TV for $899.99 — 40% off its usual cost of $1,499.99. The Mini-LED Pro+ display paired with over 2000 local dimming zones and Quantum Dot Color technology make for a stunning image, whether you're watching football or your favorite film. It also packs an AI chipset that can enhance your image in real time, a 144Hz refresh rate, AD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Auto Low Latency Mode for seamless gaming, and the Google TV experience for easy app access and smart features. As our sister site PCMag writes in their review, "The Hisense U8N offers a robust set of features and the brightest picture we've seen for a lower price than many competing TVs."

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (256GB, WiFi) $579.99 at Amazon
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Last, but not least, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ with 256GB of storage and WiFi connectivity is on sale for just $579.99 instead of $699.99 at Amazon as of Jan. 30. That's 17% in savings. Basically a budget-friendly version of the flagship Galaxy Tab S9+, it boasts similar features like an IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating, a 12.4.-inch screen, 20 hours of battery life, and an included S Pen. Where it differs most is the display, CPU, and price (the S9+ with the same storage and connectivity is on sale for $799.99). Mashable reviewer RJ Andersen writes, "At a mid-range price, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is a great tablet for casual users who still want a high-quality, reliable device."

Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+.

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To no one's surprise, it's really hard to get your hands on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards.

The tech company's next generation of highly-anticipated GPUs officially launched Thursday, Jan. 30, but Nvidia itself said to expect delays and backorders. "We expect significant demand for the GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 and believe stock-outs may happen," said a Nvidia staffer in its online forum via Engadget. "Nvidia and our partners are shipping more stock to retail every day to help get GPUs into the hands of gamers."

Retailers have already shared that they're running low or out of stock for the GeForce RTX 50 series. PowerGPU issues a fair warning on X to set expectations about when the GPUs will become available, saying, "The launch of the RTX 5090 will be the worst when it comes to availability. Already being told to expect it to be that way for the first 3 months."

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And they're already out of stock on retailer sites like Newegg, B&H, and BestBuy. Globally, UK retailer Overclockers already reported last week that they're were down to "single digits at present" for the RTX 5090 and a "few hundred" for the RTX 5080. Per VideoCardz, retailers in Korea are expecting delays in availability until mid-February.

Nvidia is a GPU giant, supplying critical chips for gaming and top AI models from OpenAI and others. Early reviews from Mashable's sibling sites PCMag and IGN say the GeForce RTX 5090 "exceptionally powerful but forbiddingly expensive" and "this is the kind of GPU you get if you want to bet on Nvidia’s vision of an AI gaming future," while noting the RTX 40 series is plenty good for most gamers, given the astronomical price ($2,000).

But even if you're willing to shell out big bucks for the cutting edge GPU, it looks like you'll have to wait.

SAVE $40: The Google Nest Doorbell (battery-powered) is on sale at Amazon for $139.99, down from the list price of $179.99. That's a 22% discount.

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$179.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal

We have tons of options these days when it comes to smart home upgrades, from thermostats that get to know your preferences to mesh routers to floodlights. When it comes to home security, one of the easiest smart home integrations is a video doorbell. If you've been in the market to keep a closer eye on your front door, check out today's deal at Amazon.

As of Jan. 30, the Google Nest Doorbell (battery-powered) is on sale for $139.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $179.99. That's a 22% discount that'll save you $40.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best Amazon Echo devices for a smarter home

The battery-powered version of the Google Nest Doorbell means you won't have to fiddle with wiring it into your home's existing doorbell system. And you're free to install it anywhere. The battery lasts about a month if your front door is a busy place, according to Google. If it's only recording two to five events per day, expect to get more like six months out of the battery life.

In addition to the convenience of not having wires, the Google Nest Doorbell comes in four colorway options, so you'll be able to find the one that best matches your home's exterior.

With the free Google Home app, you'll be able to keep an eye on your front porch through your smart device. Google integrated smarter detection into the video doorbell which can differentiate between a person, animal, and car, reducing the likelihood you'll get alerted about leaves blowing by.

The doorbell also has two-way audio, so you can listen and reply to visitors and delivery people. You can also choose automated replies from a list of options.

If you'll be away on vacation or soon, or you'd like to up your home's security, the Google Nest Doorbell is a great option, and the sale price of $139.99 makes it an even easier choice. With a remote eye on your front door, you'll never have to wonder if your package arrived safely.

The RTX 5000 series cards are out, but you might not have even realized it because they all sold out within seconds, which is the perfect moment for scalpers to step in. Within minutes of officiall stock running out, scalpers started to pop up with the units they managed to secure for the high prices you'd probably expect.

Amid a churning AI market and increasing anxiety about the role of AI in the creation of works of art, the U.S. government has set a strong benchmark: If a human isn't involved, it's not worth legal protections.

Part of a far-reaching report on AI and copyright, the U.S. Copyright Office has interpreted that unedited outputs of generative AI tools don't qualify for federal copyright shelter. The decision comes as part of a years-long AI initiative that set out to answer several outstanding legal questions as the AI boom ramped up, including if the U.S. Constitution's Copyright Clause permits protection for AI-generated material.

"The outputs of generative AI can be protected by copyright only where a human author has determined sufficient expressive elements," writes the office in the report's second installment, issued Jan. 29. "This can include situations where a human-authored work is perceptible in an AI output, or a human makes creative arrangements or modifications of the output, but not the mere provision of prompts."

SEE ALSO: DeepSeek just taught the AI industry 5 hard lessons

Works that use generative AI in their creative process or that include AI-generated material are eligible, as they still retain "the centrality of human creativity" rather than having AI stand-in for human creators, Shira Perlmutter, register of copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, explained. "Extending protection to material whose expressive elements are determined by a machine, however, would undermine rather than further the constitutional goals of copyright."

That means that images or videos created by tools like Midjourney or OpenAI's DALL-E 3 can't be copyrighted by their individual generators, even if said person wrote a complex, entirely original prompt to generate the content. Prompts alone aren't up for copyright either, and neither are successive iterations on such content.

SEE ALSO: Yes, Popeye can eat spinach: Everything you need to know about Public Domain Day 2025

The office's report lays out further guidelines for the "level" of human involvement in creating AI art using assistive technologies, including the use of computer generated images in the filmmaking process. A key factor in the office's decision was the unpredictability of a generative AI output, which can produce different results with the same, or similar prompts.

"Although entering prompts into a generative AI system can be seen as similar to providing instructions to an artist commissioned to create a work, there are key differences. In a human-to-human collaboration, the hiring party is able to oversee, direct, and understand the contributions of a commissioned human artist," the report explains. "The gaps between prompts and resulting outputs demonstrate that the user lacks control over the conversion of their ideas into fixed expression."

A third part of the report, set to release later this year, will elucidate on the role of copyright in training AI models and generative AI tools on original, protected materials.

Vehicles produced by Honda are generally seen as regular traffic. This is particularly true of their SUV lineup, which focuses on value and practicality more than anything else. However, in their SUV stable, there is one option which stands out as having a ceiling for luxury that could rival the likes of Lexus.

Smart doorbells have evolved into high-tech security tools, but Wi-Fi and battery-powered models often bring headaches like weak signals and constant charging. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) doorbells offer a more reliable, secure, and hassle-free alternative—perfect for anyone seeking a smarter upgrade.

DLSS 4 is perhaps the biggest improvement in NVIDIA's RTX 5000 series, and it promises big improvements in framerates and overall performance for all of your games. The RTX 5000 series cards are already out, and that means that DLSS 4 is now available—and you can actually use it even if it's not officially supported.

From Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing to Tiger Eyes, novelist Judy Blume wrote books that met kids, tweens, and teens where they were. She discussed puberty, sex, and messy emotions with a frankness that has long scared conservatives, a topic touched on in the terrific documentary Judy Blume Forever. And now her groundbreaking young adult novel about teen love and sex — which has frequently been the subject of book bans — is getting an intriguing TV series adaptation from Netflix.

Creator/showrunner Mara Brock Akil transports the setting of Blume's novel from 1975 New Jersey to 2018 Los Angeles, where two Black teenagers experience first love. Lovie Simone stars as ambitious track star Keisha Clark, while Michael Cooper Jr. plays Justin Edwards, a crush-worthy boy with the muscles of a jock and the brain of a nerd. It's easy to see why they fall for each other. Harder to understand from this first teaser is what could keep them apart?

We'll find out when the series Forever hits Netflix in 2025.

SAVE UP TO 15% OFF: Find Apple's iPad Pro on sale at Amazon and Best Buy. Get the 13-inch iPad Pro for 15% off, bringing it down to to $1,099 for $200 in savings.

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For convenient, on the go-devices, tablets are our go-to travel companions. And among the tablet market, there's no ignoring Apple's iPads. There isn't just one or two models to choose from, as Apple has four different models in its line-up. We love the iPad Mini for reading and the iPad Air is going to be the best model for most people, but if you want an iPad to get work done, look no further than the iPad Pro.

This 2024 tablet dropped last year and came loaded with the M4 chip before it had even reached Apple's MacBooks. During our testing, the iPad Pro with M4 chip outperformed both the Apple MacBook Air with M3 chip as well as the Apple MacBook Pro with M3 chip on the Geekbench 6 test. It's ideal for professionals looking to do work tasks whether it be working in email or on more advanced tasks like graphic design and video editing.

Both the 11- and 13-inch Apple iPad Pro models are on sale at both Best Buy and Amazon. You can find the 11-inch model with M4 chip on sale for 10% off, bringing it down to $899 and saving $100. Meanwhile, the 13-inch iPad Pro is down to $1,099 for 15% and $200 in savings.

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Coming soon, You returns for its fifth and final season. Not only will Penn Badgley be back as stalker/serial killer/hopeless romantic Joe Goldberg, but also Joe Goldberg will be back in New York, his stomping ground for Season 1.

Since then, Joe's traveled to Los Angeles, where he scowled at superficial fools and fell in love with Love (Victoria Pedretti). He settled down in suburbia and started a family, before faking his own death burning it all to the ground. In Season 4, he aimed for a fresh start in London, but fell into his old habits with an Edgar Allan Poe-style twist. However, this season, Joe as a powerful ally in Kate (Charlotte Ritchie), who has used her pull to paint him publicly as a brave survivor of a horrid string of violence and death. So, what will these two get up to next? We'll find out this spring.

All episodes of You Season 5 debut on Netflix April 24.

SAVE $169.96: As of Jan. 30, get the Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones for $179.99. That's a discount of 49%.

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If music or podcasts are something you get pumped up about, you probably want to make sure you have a great pair of headphones to enjoy them both. Still looking for some? You've got plenty of options out there, including a pair of Beats Studio Pro wireless headphones. And if you appreciate modern, muted style, the Beats collaboration with Kim Kardashian is a good place to start, with earthy tones that make these headphones pop. Right now, they're on sale at Amazon for a great price, too.

As of Jan. 30, get the Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones for just $179.99, down from their usual price of $349.95. That's $169.96 off and a discount of 49%.

SEE ALSO: The best headphones in 2025

These headphones are every bit worth the money, especially with their plush ear cups, comfortable fit, and Active Noise Canceling and Transparency modes. That means they can either block out the world or let only the important noises in, so you can stay aware of your surroundings. Plus, they sound good in just about any situation.

Mashable's Alex Perry raved over the headphones, calling them "more than worth it" and praising their "fantastic" sound, if you need another reason to snag them. If you're ready to take the plunge and grab a brand-new pair of headphones for nearly half off, these are the ones to go for.

Video doorbells offer an interesting dual purpose: security and functionality. It's the benefit of a doorbell with a nifty camera to give you a view of those at the door before you even open it.

Shonda Rhimes, the queen of weaving political intrigue and Scandal through the White House, is back with a new Shondaland whodunnit murder mystery in the hallowed presidential halls.

One of the TV shows we're looking forward to this year, The Residence comes from former Scandal writer Paul William Davies — and there's a new Netflix teaser out today.

Orange Is the New Black's Uzo Aduba leads as Detective Cordelia Cupp, who's called to investigate a happening at a White House State Dinner. The cast for this one is stacked, with Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Al Franken, Andrew Friedman, Julian McMahon, Edwina Findley, Kylie Minogue (!) and more.

How to watch: The Residence premieres March 20 on Netflix.

BOOK FLIGHTS AS LOW AS $49 EACH WAY: The JetBlue Win(ter)-Win(ter) sale has one-way flights as low as $49 with travel dates spanning Feb. 3 to April 9. Blackout dates include Feb. 15, 17, and 22. You'll also need to avoid travel on Friday and Sunday to snag this deal that expires at 11:59 ET tonight.

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Looking to book a winter vacation without blowing the budget? Airfares might be on an upward trend when it comes to cost, but JetBlue is fighting the good fight and letting us travel for less. So long as you have vacation days in the next few months, check out this JetBlue sale.

Until 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 30, the JetBlue Win(ter)-Win(ter) sale has flights discounted to as low as $49 each way. To snag this deal, book travel that falls between Feb. 3 and April 9. But before you start searching, be aware of blackout dates that include Feb. 15, 17, and 22. The sale also excludes flights on Fridays and Sundays.

For those searching for winter getaway, look no further than JetBlue's sale. The route network for the airline is extensive, spanning the continental U.S., Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Mexico, and a few destinations in Central and South America.

For just $49, fly from New York's JFK to Charleston, South Carolina or head to sunny Fort Lauderdale from JFK for just $59. Flying with JetBlue comes with benefits like free snacks and WiFi.

If you're in the mood for a winter vacation, check out the sale prices today at JetBlue. But you'll need to book quickly since the deal ends tonight at 11:59 ET. Bon voyage!

TL;DR: Live stream Al Nassr vs. Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Al Nassr have dropped behind Al-Ittihad and Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, but Cristiano Ronaldo is proving he has still got it. The Portuguese legend is top scorer this season, and will be looking to add to that tally against struggling Al Raed.

If you want to watch Al Nassr vs. Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Al Nassr vs. Al Raed?

Al Nassr vs. Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on Jan. 30. This fixture takes place at King Abdullah Sports City.

How to watch Al Nassr vs. Al Raed for free

Al Nassr vs. Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League is available to live stream for free on 10Play in Australia.

10Play is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Saudi Pro League from anywhere in the world.

Access a free live stream of Al Nassr vs. Al Raed by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia

4. Visit 10Play

5. Live stream Al Nassr vs. Al Raed for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Al Nassr vs. Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Saudi Pro League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 10Play?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 10Play, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Australia

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Al Nassr vs. Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League for free with ExpressVPN.

Microsoft has revealed Intel-powered versions of the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, intended for businesses that aren’t quite ready for the new ARM era, or anyone else who would just prefer an x86 version. They will be available starting in February.

Apple's Photos app is perfect for previewing photos and videos or applying light edits, but there's so much more that it can do. Here are some of the other features you should definitely be using.

TL;DR: Live stream FCSB vs. Manchester United for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Manchester United have been far from convincing in the Premier League, but they've done pretty well in the Europa League this season. They are still unbeaten, and are looking good to finish the group stage in the top eight spots of the standings.

But before the knockout rounds, Manchester United travel to Bucharest to play FCSB.

If you want to watch FCSB vs. Manchester United for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is FCSB vs. Manchester United?

FCSB vs. Manchester United kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Jan. 30. This fixture takes place at the National Arena.

How to watch FCSB vs. Manchester United for free

FCSB vs. Manchester United is available to live stream for free on ServusTV.

ServusTV is geo-restricted to Austria, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Austria, meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to access ServusTV from anywhere in the world.

Unblock ServusTV by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Austria

4. Visit ServusTV

5. Stream FCSB vs. Manchester United in the Europa League for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to provide free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to ServusTV without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to stream FCSB vs. Manchester United before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ServusTV?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on ServusTV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Austria

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream FCSB vs. Manchester United for free with ExpressVPN.

Chinese AI DeepSeek is incredibly popular right now, but you should be careful about handing it any of your private data.

Researchers over at Wiz reported on Wednesday that they identified a publicly accessible database belonging to DeepSeek, which in turned allowed anyone to access DeepSeek's internal data.

This data included chat logs, secret keys, and other sensitive information, Wiz claims. The text was in Chinese, but that's hardly an issue these days when anyone can use machine translation to translate it.

SEE ALSO: DeepSeek just taught the AI industry 5 hard lessons

Upon its discovery, Wiz promptly disclosed the issue to DeepSeek, which fixed the error. However, it's the type of security flaw that should make you think twice before you use DeepSeek for anything that requires you to hand over even remotely sensitive data.

The details describing the issue are on Wiz's blog, but it boils down to DeepSeek using a ClickHouse database which was accessible without any authentication. Anyone who found this database could have executed an SQL query to get access to more than 1 million log entries, with timestamps, chat logs in plain text, and other metadata that a malicious hacker could've use to extract sensitive information belonging to DeepSeek users.

DeepSeek didn't publicly comment on the issue, and it's unclear whether this security flaw was abused by a third party before Wiz found out about it.

We've contacted DeepSeek about this issue and will update this article when we hear back.

Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has gotten an enormous amount of attention since it launched the latest version of its LLM, DeepSeek R1, earlier in January. DeepSeek R1 beats the best LLMs from U.S. companies, including those from OpenAI, in several key benchmarks, while reportedly being trained with significantly fewer resources. The company's iOS app quickly rose to the top of Apple's App Store, and its launch caused chaos in the U.S. stock market, shaving hundreds of billions off of Nvidia's market cap as the market suddenly anticipated weaker demand for Nvidia hardware.

Since then, several researchers pointed out security weaknesses and privacy issues in the way DeepSeek processes and stores user data.