5 Best Free VPNs for iPhone, iPad, and iOS (Tested in 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Reader’s Comments 1 A free VPN is a great way to boost protection against threats that iOS is vulnerable to , like data leaks and phishing scams — all without paying. But choosing the right free VPN is confusing, as there are plenty on the App Store with high ratings that don’t improve security....

5 Best iPad VPNs With iOS Apps (Updated 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Apple’s iPadOS is very secure, but you’re still putting your data at risk if you connect to the internet without a VPN. Identity theft, phishing scams, malware, and data tracking are threats to your security, and you can help mitigate these risks by connecting with a VPN — especially if you frequently use your iPad with public WiFi....

5 Best YouTube Downloaders for Single and Bulk Downloads in 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 1 I searched for a YouTube downloader, but all I could find were outdated websites trying to get me to use programs that do not work well or are just a scam. Usually, they were full of fake buttons that opened ads or led me to shady websites where I had to click through so many pages until the YouTube download finally began....

7 Best Kodi VPNs – Fast & Secure (100% Working in 2026) Written by Mariah Shanice Basa Cybersecurity & Tech Writer I hate that third-party Kodi add-ons make me vulnerable to cyberattacks and surveillance. But it’s hard finding a VPN powerful enough to use without lag while keeping me safe from hackers, trackers, malicious files, and other dangers on Kodi add-ons. That’s why I tested 25+ VPNs to find the best services for Kodi ....

7 Best VPNs for New Jersey to Stay Anonymous in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer If you live in New Jersey or are visiting the state, you’ll need security and privacy on the web. Cyber threats are increasing in the US and globally. According to 2023 statistics, New Jersey residents reported having lost over $200 million in data breaches and fraud. Using a trusted VPN is the best way to minimize fraud risk ....

Image by KAIST, from FMT Advanced Wearable Robot Offers Mobility To Paraplegic Users Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor South Korean researchers have developed an advanced wearable robot that offers paraplegic users the ability to walk, climb stairs, and navigate obstacles. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The exoskeleton weighs 50 kg and uses 12 motors to mimic human joint movements....

Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash AI Cybersecurity Firm ReliaQuest Reaches $3.4 Billion Valuation After Raising $500 Million Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The American cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest informed this Monday that it raised over $500 million in a funding round, reaching a $3.4 billion valuation. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: ReliaQuest raised more than $500 million in a recent funding round, reaching a $3....

AI Drives Faster Discoveries But Lowers Job Satisfaction, Study Finds Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Artificial Intelligence is making a big impact on materials science, speeding up discoveries and leading to more patents and new products. A recent study looked at how an AI tool for materials discovery affected a major research lab, showing both exciting benefits and significant challenges....

Image by Shino Nakamura, from Unsplash AI To Slash U.S. Federal Rules Under Trump’s Deregulation Plan Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Trump administration is using AI systems to reduce government regulations at a fast pace. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: DOGE has reviewed 1,083 rules at the Housing Department so far. AI flagged 100% of rules for elimination at the Consumer Finance agency....

Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash Alphabet Reports Profitable Quarter as Cloud Revenue Rises 35% Due to AI Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Alphabet’s third-quarter results surpassed expectations Google Cloud revenues increased by 35% thanks to AI investments Alphabet’s revenues increased 15% to $88.27 billion Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reported a 35% surge in its cloud services and increased revenues in YouTube ads sales in this third quarter, claiming its AI efforts and investments have been successful....

Image by Christian Wiediger, from Unsplash Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The CMA cleared Amazon’s $4 billion partnership with Anthropic. Anthropic will use AWS and Amazon’s custom chips for AI development. Anthropic’s UK turnover is below the £70 million threshold for review. TC suggests this approach, known as a “quasi-merger,” allows Big Tech to influence startups without outright acquisition, raising concerns about long-term control over emerging technologies....

American Express Warns Customers of Third-Party Data Breach Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor American Express (Amex) alerted customers that a third-party data breach incident may have compromised their credit card details. The hacking incident of a merchant processor was explained in a notification letter sent to impacted customers. Submitted under the name, “American Express Travel Related Services Company,” a copy of the letter was also filed with the State of Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR)....

Android Spyware SpyNote Targets European Bank Customers in an Aggressive Campaign Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The ongoing threat campaign against financial institutions saw the entry of SpyNote spyware, an Android banking trojan. Active since the end of 2022, the trojan was observed to be carrying out bank frauds as well. Cleafy’s security researchers revealed that the spyware, also dubbed SpyMax, exploits various Accessibility services and Android permissions to carry out malicious attacks against its victims....

AT&T Alerts 9 Million Customers of Data Breach Following Vendor Hack Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer AT&T has revealed that an unauthorized individual accessed the Customer Propriety Network Information (CPNI) of approximately 9 million wireless customers via a vendor’s system. The affected customers are being notified by AT&T of the data breach. The company has disclosed that the CPNI of some wireless accounts was exposed in the breach, including details such as the number of lines on an account or wireless rate plan....

Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash BBC To Take Legal Action Against Perplexity For Scraping Its Content Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The BBC is threatening the AI company Perplexity with legal action if it continues to use its content without permission. The British broadcaster has accused the startup of scraping content from its website to train its “default AI model....

California Getting Close to Passing Porn Site Age Verification Law Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by The California State Assembly’s new Act, Assembly Bill 3080 , mandates that porn websites available in the state verify the age of their users. The bill received unanimous support on May 16, passing the Assembly floor with 65 out of 80 “yes” votes and zero “no” votes. Fifteen Assembly members abstained from voting....

Photo by Thomas Jensen on Unsplash Chinese Hackers Target Internet Providers in the U.S. Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Researchers from Lumen Black Lotus Labs reveal that hackers linked to the Chinese government have exploited a vulnerability in networking software and targeted internet service providers (ISPs) in the United States. According to the report shared on Tuesday, the research team discovered that malicious actors used a zero-day vulnerability—a security flaw that has not been recognized before—in Versa Director servers , a service provided by Versa Networks to multiple ISPs in the country....

Cyberattack Leads to System Shutdown of MGM Resorts Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer MGM Resorts International has shutdown some of its computer systems, following a cybersecurity incident. The hotel and casino giant witnessed its online reservation system, website, and even in-casino services like ATM, slot, and credit card machines getting impacted. The company posted a brief note on its official Twitter (now X) page, wherein it disclosed the incident and said that it was working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident....

Image by DC studio, from Freepik Cyberattacks On Critical Infrastructures Drive Major Financial Losses Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Ransomware attacks and payments remain widespread. Nearly 45% reported financial losses exceeding $500,000 from CPS cyberattacks. Ransomware remains a significant issue, especially in the healthcare sector. A new global survey, conducted by the cybersecurity company Claroty , highlights the rising financial and operational impacts of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure systems....

Image from Freepik D-ID Launches AI Video Translation Tool With Voice Cloning And Lip Sync Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by D-ID, a company specializing in AI video creation, has launched its AI video translation tool today. This new tool comes with several features , including voice cloning, lip synchronization, and bulk rendering, within an accessible browser-based interface. The voice cloning feature replicates the speaker’s voice, and the lip sync technology translates words to match the original lip movements....