Ultimate Guide to Everything IoT & How to Protect Them in 2026 Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Reader’s Comments 2 The explosion of IoT will continue throughout 2026 and beyond, changing everything we do and altering our lives for the better . The term “Internet of Things” (IoT) can be easily misunderstood. The best way to define and describe IoT is the operation of everyday objects via the internet through computing devices embedded inside them ....

Image by Glashier, from Freepik University Of Chicago’s Glaze And Nightshade Offer Artists A Defense Against AI Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Glaze and Nightshade protect artists’ work from unauthorized AI training use. Glaze masks images to prevent AI from replicating an artist’s style. Nightshade disrupts AI by adding “poisoned” pixels that corrupt training data....

What Age Should a Child Get a Phone? | Expert Advice for 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Many child health experts recommend that parents wait until their child is at least 13 years old before giving them a smartphone. This is because, by this age, they typically have developed the required skills, such as problem-solving, impulse control, and critical thinking. But besides age, there are other factors to consider when deciding if your child is ready for a phone....

What Is Latency and How to Fix It? Complete Guide for 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from your device to its destination and back. This delay can make your internet feel slow, especially in activities that need fast responses like gaming and video calls. When latency is high, you may notice lags or delays between what you do and what happens on screen....

What is the Dark Web and Is It Safe? Expert Risk Guide 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Reader’s Comments 1 The dark web is the hidden side of the internet that isn’t visible to regular search engines and requires special tools to access. While often associated with illegal activities, it also serves legitimate purposes for privacy-conscious users, journalists, and people in countries with internet censorship....

Photo by Warren on Unsplash Whistleblower Says DOGE Took Sensitive Labor Data from U.S. Labor Agency Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager An official whistleblower has raised concerns and shared information with Congress and other government institutions about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) allegedly accessing and exporting sensitive data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In a rush?...

Image by Alex Haney, from Unsplash Why Time Spent Gaming Isn’t Enough To Predict Addiction, New Research Shows Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new study found that high-risk gamers, who may be developing problematic gaming habits, show very different attention patterns compared to esports players, even though both groups spend a similar amount of time gaming. In a rush?...

10 Best VPN Services in 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Finding a good VPN is like trying to pick the best coffee in a busy city — each cafe claims to be the “best,” but you won’t know until you try. Trouble is, a bad VPN pick can leave you with snail-slow speeds , no access to your favorite platforms, or a provider quietly logging your data....

10 Best VPN Services in 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Finding a good VPN is like trying to pick the best coffee in a busy city — each cafe claims to be the “best,” but you won’t know until you try. Trouble is, a bad VPN pick can leave you with snail-slow speeds , no access to your favorite platforms, or a provider quietly logging your data....

Written by: Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist 360 Total Security Overview At face value, 360 Total Security seems like a promising and feature-rich antivirus with an excellent free plan. However, I was skeptical about whether it could provide the same kind of safety or features that you get with well-known antiviruses. I put it through a series of tests to find out. I was impressed with 360 Total Security’s ability to safeguard against threats....

4 Best VPNs for Ubuntu with Dedicated Linux App Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer If you use Ubuntu for Linux , there is no doubt you value privacy and security over fast connection speeds, streaming, and online shopping. Utilizing the features of a premium VPN comes with plenty of benefits like a more secure connection, online privacy, anonymity, and the ability to overcome geo-restrictions , as well as improved speeds and performance ....

4 Best VPNs for Your Small Business (Updated 2026) Written by Joel Timothy Online Privacy Advocate Cybercrime has been on the increase, and it’s more crucial than ever for small to medium businesses to protect their data. Gone are the days only large organizations were under threat of Cybercrime. According to reports, 43% of cyber-attacks now targets small businesses . While the large organizations are quick to implement new technology and security standards , the same can’t be said for smaller enterprises....

5 Best PlayStation VPNs in 2026: Play PS5 & PS4 Lag Free Written by Lucca RF Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Lag spikes and DDoS attacks can ruin your gaming experience on PlayStation. Many VPNs promise protection but increase latency to the point where games get unplayable. It’s difficult to find VPNs that offer DDoS protection for secure gaming without sacrificing performance. While PlayStation doesn’t support VPN apps, you can indirectly use a VPN on your console ....

5 Best VPNs for Germany to Stay Anonymous in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist You should have control over when your personal information is gathered online, but Germany is one of the 14 Eyes Alliance countries that collect private data . Whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed that you never know who’s watching you online in Germany. To protect your right to online privacy, you need a VPN — but most can’t keep your activities secure or hidden....

Image by Casey Allen, From Unsplash AI-Enhanced Vultures Could Revolutionize Wildlife Conservation And Disease Detection Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Scientists use vultures and AI to track carcasses, monitor wildlife mortality, detect diseases, and uncover illegal activities across vast landscapes. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Vultures’ scavenging behavior is combined with AI to identify carcass locations. Researchers attached bio-loggers to 29 vultures for data collection....

Image by Umberto, from Unsplash AI Race: How Chinese Giants Are Surviving Without U.S. Chips Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Chinese tech giants Tencent and Baidu are staying competitive in AI by stockpiling chips, optimizing software, and turning to local semiconductor solutions. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Baidu uses full-stack AI strategy to reduce reliance on restricted U....

Image by Freepik AI Tackles Campus Food Waste: Georgia State’s New Initiative Sees Success Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! GSU’s AI system reduced cafeteria food waste by 23% in four months. AI named “Raccoon Eyes” analyzes plate waste to provide real-time data to dining staff. Student feedback helps refine portions, popular choices, and reduce waste....

Image by Mufid Majnun, from Unsplash AI Virtual Patient Trains Future Healthcare Workers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Medical students at Coventry University will now practice through a virtual patient system powered by AI, aimed at developing their skills through realistic patient simulations. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Coventry University developed an AI avatar named Sarah for medical training....

Apple to Start Supporting RCS by Fall 2024 Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Google hinted that its rival, Apple, is set to provide support for Rich Communication Media (RCS) on iPhones starting this Fall. This indicates that the iPhone maker will likely extend RCS support in the upcoming iOS 18 update. 9to5Google initially spotted the announcement on the landing page of the new Google Messages app , where Google revealed the upcoming update....

Are Free VPNs Safe? All the Pros & Cons of Free VPNs in 2026 Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor VPNs are an essential security tool to protect your daily online connections, and there are hundreds of free VPNs on the market. While it makes sense to not want to pay for something you can get for free, it’s difficult to know which free VPNs you can actually trust....