Image By Sean Bernstein, from Unsplash Mattel and OpenAI Face Backlash Over AI Toys Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Consumer advocates are warning of the risks posed by the new partnership between Mattel and OpenAI to create AI-powered toys . In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Mattel and OpenAI plan to launch AI-powered toys by 2026. Consumer advocates warn of potential harm to children’s development....

Image by gstudioimagen, From Freepik Meta Introduces Facial Recognition For Scam Detection And Account Recovery 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! New tools aim to combat scams using fake celebrity endorsements, called “celeb-bait.” Facial recognition compares ad images with public figures’ Facebook and Instagram profile photos. All facial data used in these processes is deleted immediately after use....

Mullvad VPN vs NordVPN Review 2026: Which VPN is Better? Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert NordVPN is one of my favorite VPNs due to its well-rounded performance. I was curious to see how Mullvad VPN compares against a trusted name like NordVPN. I did a thorough analysis after comparing each VPN to find the better contender. I compared Mullvad VPN and NordVPN across 13 categories, and NordVPN was the better performer in nearly every aspect ....

image by tirachardz, from Freepik Navigation Tech By Haptic Uses Vibrations To Guide Blind Users 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! Haptic’s navigation tech offers non-visual guidance for blind and sighted users alike. The system uses vibrations to guide users in real-time through a “haptic corridor.” Compatible with smartwatches, it leverages existing tech advancements for broader accessibility....

Online Resources for Veterans Seeking Remote Work Written by Aishah Mustapha Content Writer For veterans or military personnel nearing discharge, remote work is a good option for accommodating different lifestyles after the military. Working remotely could benefit those approaching retirement age or those who simply want to spend more time with family after years of being deployed abroad in service. Whatever your reasons, there are plenty of organizations and resources to help you clinch your ideal remote or hybrid job to build the life you want....

OpenAI Considers Allowing Users To Generate NSFW Content Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by OpenAI revealed that it is considering allowing ChatGPT users to generate Not Safe For Work (NSFW) content in the Model Spec , the first document including detailed guidelines and desired behaviors for the company’s products, published on May 8th. Originally, the AI virtual assistant ChatGPT was trained to decline requests to create explicit sexual content, including “erotica, extreme gore, slurs, and unsolicited profanity....

Photo by Levart_Photographer on Unsplash Orange Partners With OpenAI To Access Pre-Release AI Models Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert The French telecommunications giant Orange partnered with OpenAI to access pre-release AI models, becoming the first telecom company to reach this type of deal in Europe. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Orange becomes the first European telecom to get direct access to OpenAI’s models The French giant signed a multi-year partnership to grow and expand AI services Orange signed another deal with Meta and OpenAI to develop AI models to translate African languages....

Image by kartik programmer, from Unsplash ResolverRAT Malware Evades Detection, Hits Pharma And Healthcare Firms Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager ResolverRAT, a stealthy fileless malware, is targeting healthcare and pharmaceutical industries with phishing-based attacks, Morphisec Labs has warned. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: It spreads via phishing emails in languages. Malware hides using DLL side-loading and fake apps like hpreader....

Speed 7.9 / 10 Servers 7.0 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 SecureTunnel VPNReview 2024: Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer SecureTunnel VPN Overview If you’re in a hurry, here’s the bottom line — You can get more servers globally, better VPN features, and 24/7 customer support with Surfshark for the same price or less....

Speed 7.0 / 10 Servers 7.2 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 SeedST VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer SeedST VPN Overview Seed.ST is a VPN that provides unlimited and unmetered bandwidth and allows you to share your P2P files on a fast network. It’s a great service for torrent lovers and has a network of seed boxes....

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....

Image by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash TikTok Remains A Powerful Opponent Against U.S. Government Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor TikTok is less than 8 years old, but has proven to the most popular social media platforms—and the U.S. government—that it is a very strong contender and that it is more than willing to fight. The short-form video app was first launched in 2016 as Douyin in China by the tech giant ByteDance....

Image by Erik Mclean, from Unsplash Uber CEO To Workers: Return To Office Or Leave Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Uber is cracking down on remote work as its self-driving cars quietly outperform human drivers. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Uber enforces return-to-office policy starting June, requiring three office days weekly. CEO Khosrowshahi tells unhappy workers they can find jobs elsewhere....

UK Criminal Records Office Attributes Portal Issues to Cyber Incident Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer After weeks of delaying their statement, the UK’s Criminal Records Office (ACRO) has confirmed that the online portal issues that started on January were caused by a “cyber security incident.” ACRO has been investigating a cyber security incident that forced it to temporarily shut down its customer portal. ACRO manages criminal record information and shares it with other countries through an information sharing agreement with the Cabinet Office....

Image by Oberon Copeland, from Unsplash Wikipedia Tightens Rules To Combat AI-Generated Errors Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Wikipedia is warning readers about AI-generated text, speeding page deletions, and banning AI images in a major push to preserve reliability and trust. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Wikipedia adds warning labels to articles with suspected AI-generated text. Editors launched WikiProject AI Cleanup in 2023 to identify AI-written content....

20 Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks and How to Prevent Them Written by Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer With hacker groups executing an attack every 39 seconds , you’re at great danger of becoming an unfortunate cyber victim. Attackers continuously prowl the web looking for vulnerabilities within your network to break into your device, steal your personal data, and even take over or destroy your whole system. Unfortunately, apart from targeting you and other private users, hackers can also break into companies’ systems and access any of your data stored in their databases....

3 Cheap VPNs That Work for Hulu Written by Sarah Barnes Web Security Expert Hulu is only available in the US as it only has distribution rights within the country. Unless you’re in the US and logging in to the platform with a local IP address, you won’t be able to watch any of its shows — even if you’re a paid purchaser. But if you want to watch Hulu safely with a VPN, only a few work because Hulu tries hard to protect its licensing by blocking VPN IP addresses....

6 Best Family Locator Apps for Android & iOS 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Nowadays, rather than struggling to manage everything, I’ve opted for a more convenient approach. I’ve implemented geofencing on my children’s smartphones. Geofencing is a tracking feature that enables me to establish specific locations using addresses. Whenever my child enters or exits those designated areas, I receive a notification. In the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate more than 30 different parental control applications, and one of the most significant advantages I’ve found is the family locator feature....

75+ Free and Open-Source Tools to Enhance Your Privacy and Security Written by Aishah Mustapha Content Writer When you’re online or even working on your laptop without an internet connection, the programs you use track, analyze, store, and even share or sell much of your data-personal details, location, usage, and habits. While this can help ads feel more targeted to you and your interests, it also exposes you to telemarketers, scam callers, and possibly even cybercriminals....

Image by TechCrunch, from Flickr AI That Thinks Before It Speaks? Claude 3.7 Sonnet Debuts Hybrid Reasoning Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Anthropic has rolled out Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a new version of its AI model that introduces an optional “extended thinking” mode, giving users more control over how the model processes complex tasks. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...