Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash Online News Officially Overtakes TV as the Most Popular Source in the U.K. Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A new research by the Office of Communications (Ofcom) revealed that online news has overtaken TV news bulletins in the United Kingdom. According to The Guardian , Ofcom performed its annual survey on news habits, and 71% of the population said they watch the news through online services, a 3% increase compared to the previous year....

Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash OpenAI in Talks for $100 Billion Valuation with New Deal Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert OpenAI is discussing a new deal that could raise its value to $100 billion or more. The new investment would represent a $20 billion value increase, as recent estimations valued the company at $80 billion a few months ago. According to CNBC , the investment firm Thrive Capital has led the round and is willing to invest $1 billion....

Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash OpenAI Says ChatGPT Has Over 200 Million Weekly Users Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert OpenAI announced this Thursday that ChatGPT has reached over 200 million active users every week. According to Reuters , the AI company also mentioned that 92% of Fortune 500 companies use their products. The number of active users has doubled from last year. Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, said that their chatbot, launched in 2022, had reached 100 million weekly active users in November....

Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash OpenAI Says Users Send ChatGPT Over 2.5 Billion Prompts Daily Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI said ChatGPT users send over 2.5 billion queries every day. Recent data suggests that, every year, users send around 912.5 billion requests to the chatbot. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: OpenAI said ChatGPT users send over 2....

OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle Unveil $500 Billion ‘Stargate Project’ for Advanced AI Infrastructure Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor OpenAI, along with SoftBank, Oracle, and in collaboration with the White House, announced on Tuesday the Stargate Project, a joint venture backed by up to $500 billion to build infrastructure for developing advanced AI technologies in the United States within the next four years....

Photo by Rafiee Artist on Unsplash Opinion: Is ChatGPT Your Friend? It Might Be A Good Time To Set Limits Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI and MIT recently released a paper on the impact of ChatGPT on people’s well-being. While most users rely on the technology for practical tasks, the study reveals that a small group has been developing deep emotional connections with the AI model that can affect their well-being...

Image by Nik Shuliahin, from Unsplash Patients Alarmed as Therapists Secretly Turn To ChatGPT During Sessions Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Some therapists have been found secretly resorting to ChatGPT to counsel their patients, who now feel shocked and worried about their privacy. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Some therapists secretly use ChatGPT during sessions without client consent....

Featured image: Image by Collision Conf, from Flickr Shopify CEO: No New Hires Without Proving AI Can’t Do the Job Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke is urging employees to fully embrace artificial intelligence before requesting more staff or resources. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: AI usage is now required in all Shopify employees’ daily work....

Spotify Unveils Game-Changing Remix Feature Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by According to the Wall Street Journal , Spotify may include basic remix tools in its standard Premium subscription, which starts at $10.99 USD per month or $5.99 USD for students. The feature is in direct competition with similar TikTok remixes, which are often adjusted to bypass copyright issues and rarely result in earnings for artists due to their untraceability....

Image by wirestock, from Freepik SwagBot: The AI-Powered Robot Herding Cattle Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor SwagBot, a bright red autonomous robot, is being hailed as the world’s first “smart cow” by researchers at the University of Sydney . Designed to make farming more efficient and environmentally friendly. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! It uses AI and sensors to assess pasture health and monitor livestock....

The Best Dark Web Links — Safe & Verified Sites in 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Reader’s Comments 13 The dark web hosts both valuable resources and significant risks. While some .onion sites provide essential services like secure communication and censorship-free journalism, others spread malware or run scams. With this in mind, finding verified links is crucial for avoiding threats on the dark web ....

The Best Streaming VPNs for Every Device (Tested 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Accessing streaming services can be tricky when you travel abroad — regional restrictions mean you can’t view your favorite shows and movies or even log in to your account to watch the content you’ve rightfully paid for. Fortunately, you can avoid streaming issues by using a top-tier VPN to stream on all your devices from anywhere....

Photo by appshunter.io on Unsplash Tinder To Require Facial Recognition In California To Reduce Impersonation Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Tinder is now requiring new users in California to use facial recognition technology to verify their profiles. The matchmaking platform aims to reduce impersonation as the feature has already performed well in Colombia and Canada. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash U.S. Law Firm Takes Legal Action Against NordVPN Over Alleged “Deceptive” Auto-Renewal Pricing Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The American law firm Wittels McInturff Palikovic (WMP) has taken legal action against NordVPN over its alleged “deceptive and illegal” auto-renewal services. The firm has filed a class action, a type of lawsuit in which the firm represents a group of people, claiming that the VPN company makes it difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions....

Image by Victoriano Izquierdo, from Unsplash U.S. Sues Robot Toy Maker Over Illegal Collection of Kids’ Data Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apitor Technology, accusing the Chinese toy company of allowing a third party to obtain children’s location data without parental authorization. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

What Is a No-Log VPN & Why VPN Log Policies Matter 2026 Written by Hameedah Abdullateef Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A VPN’s purpose is not just to change your IP address and unblock streaming sites. A reliable VPN protects your online privacy too. Like internet providers, some VPNs store logs about your online activity , which the authorities, advertisers, and even hackers can access and exploit. Only a no-log VPN can keep your data private and guarantee your anonymity online....

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 5.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 12VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer 12VPN Overview I stumbled upon 12VPN (also called 12VPX) when I was looking for a VPN guaranteed to work in China. Marketed as the perfect VPN for travelers and expats, I wanted to test it and see if this VPN would give me unrestricted access to different services when traveling....

25 Most Effective Apps to Manage ADD for Kids + Adults in 2026 Written by Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Despite being commonly associated with children, ADD affects over 221 million adults as well as more than 173 million kids worldwide . Though ADHD medication is extremely helpful, it’s often not enough to help you manage your symptoms — luckily, you can use your electronic devices to take you one step further....

4 Best VPNs With Ad Blockers (Updated 2026) Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer You can’t trust app store reviews when selecting ad blocker VPNs. Recently, Google quietly removed a ton of ad blockers from the Chrome Store as it was discovered that these apps were filled with ad trackers and spyware. Worse still, these apps were selling people’s private data to marketers and anyone else willing to pay for it....

5 Best Chrome Proxies & VPN Extensions in 2026 Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor There are hundreds of proxies on the Chrome Web Store that promise to hide your IP address. However, many popular VPN extensions don’t secure your traffic and some even record your browsing history — making it difficult to quickly change your online location or connect anonymously. After testing dozens of the most popular services, I’ve found 5 Chrome extensions from VPN providers that offer secure and private connections to global servers....