5 Best Free Grammarly Alternatives [TESTED in 2026] Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Quick Summary : While I tested and stand behind all of the spelling and grammar checkers on my list, Editor from Microsoft stands above the rest . It does an excellent job detecting mistakes, suggesting improvements, and has extensions for all major browsers. You can try it completely free for 30 days through this link ....

9 Best Secure VPNs for PC, Mac, and Phones in 2026 Written by Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If I’m going to use a VPN, I expect it to protect all aspects of my personal information — yet a majority of VPNs struggle to apply even the most basic data protection then waste my money. Aside from frustratingly slow speeds and a limited number of servers during my tests, countless vendors leaked my location details and left my data unprotected due to unstable connections ....

ABB, Leading Tech Provider, Hit by Black Basta Ransomware Attack Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Swiss multinational corporation ABB, a prominent technology provider specialising in electrification and automation, faced operational disruptions due to a ransomware attack known as Black Basta. With headquarters in Zurich, ABB employs around 105,000 individuals and anticipates sales of $29.4 billion in 2022. Its services encompass industrial control system (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system development, catering to clients such as Volvo, Hitachi, and municipalities like Nashville and Zaragoza....

Image by Brett Jordan, from Unsplash AI Bots Broke Reddit Rules In Controversial Persuasion Test Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Anonymous researchers secretly used AI bots on Reddit to pose as real people, manipulating opinions and violating platform rules without users’ knowledge. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Bots posed as survivors, counselors, and marginalized individuals. 1,783 AI comments were posted over four months....

Image by Tetsuya Tomomastsy, from Unsplash Apple Suspends News Summaries Over Accuracy Concerns Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Apple disables Apple Intelligence summaries after botched news headline summaries. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! A beta update removes the feature in iOS 18.3. The update applies to all iPhones supporting Apple Intelligence. Apple admits the flaw amid AI struggles with generating accurate information....

Image by Blocks Fletcher, from Unsplash Apple Upgrades Health App With AI Personalized Coaching Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Apple advances its health technology capabilities through new updates to its Health app, introducing AI-powered health coaching which provides customized health guidance. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Apple is launching an AI-powered health coach in its revamped Health app....

Avast vs ESET: Which Antivirus Is Better in 2026? Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Avast and ESET are popular antivirus brands that offer tons of security features. Given the numerous, often overlapping features, it can be difficult to determine which is better. I tested both antiviruses extensively, comparing their performance across different areas. I tested Avast and ESET using 15 criteria, including malware detection, real-time protection, extra features, and value for money....

Best Family VPNs in 2026 — Protect Multiple Devices Written by Daniel Knight Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert A VPN is highly recommended if you want to keep your family safe at all times. A reliable VPN can encrypt your data on various devices at the same time, so everyone in your household can browse, stream, work, and game securely. Some VPNs even have site blockers and parental controls , which can give you oversight of what sites and apps your children can access....

Bitdefender vs Norton 2026: Which Antivirus Is Better? Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Rebecca White Content Editor Short on time? Here’s our verdict: Norton is the overall winner between these options. It offers faster scans, a better firewall, superior value for money, and a longer money-back guarantee. Bitdefender vs Norton is a decades-old rivalry, as they’re both industry-leading apps that have been around for a long time. However, I wanted to see which antivirus is better, so I extensively tested Bitdefender and Norton to learn which one you should get ....

Booking.com Users: New Targets in Ongoing Phishing Campaign Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Booking.com continues to be on the radar of threat actors. Earlier this month , researchers at Perception Point found unknown hackers using multi-step social engineering techniques to target hotels and travel agencies registered with the site. This week, Perception Point again revealed a new large-scale phishing campaign targeting the website users (hotel guests). Hackers were observed deploying a four-step information stealing campaign to gain unauthorized access to hotel systems; subsequently accessing guests’ booking information to launch phishing attacks....

Citrix Vulnerability Exploitation Results in Comcast Xfinity Data Breach Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a recent disclosure, Comcast Cable’s Xfinity brand revealed that the October 2023 Citrix-related security incident compromised sensitive information of nearly 36 million customers. The telecommunication company revealed that despite patching the security flaw announced by Citrix on October 10, hackers managed to exploit the Citirix vulnerability to access Xfnity’s network....

Image byBilly Freeman, from Unsplash Construction Sector At Risk As Hackers Exploit FOUNDATION Software 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! Hackers exploit default passwords in software typically used by the construction industry Public database access through the mobile app creates risks. Huntress suggests immediate password changes and security fixes. Security researchers at Huntress announced today that they discovered a hacking campaign targeting companies using FOUNDATION Accounting Software, a popular program in the construction industry....

Image by Swanson Chan, from Unsplash Could AI Help Decode Whale Communication And Boost Conservation? Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Researchers are employing artificial intelligence to analyze the complex clicking sounds made by whales, with the hope of better understanding their communication and boosting conservation efforts. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Project CETI uses AI to decode sperm whale communication....

Photo by Denis Cherkashin on Unsplash Employees Accuse Apple Of Spying And Silencing Workers Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert An Apple worker accused the company of spying, monitoring employees, and forbidding them to share working conditions in a lawsuit filed this Sunday. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Apple employee filed a lawsuit in California accusing the company of spying and forbidding workers to share information about work conditions The company has defended itself and disagrees with the claims Two female workers filed a lawsuit against the tech giant earlier this year for underpaying women According to Reuters , Amar Bhakta, who has worked in digital advertising for Apple since 2020, filed the complaint in California and provided more details of how the company operates to monitor its employees....

Image by BP63Vincent, from Wikimedia Commons Epileptic Cars? How Emergency Lights Confuse Automated Driving Systems Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Emergency lights can disrupt automated driving systems, causing detection failures. Researchers developed “Caracetamol” to fix this issue, highlighting broader AI safety concerns. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Emergency lights can disrupt camera-based automated driving systems, causing object detection issues....

ExpressVPN vs. HMA VPN — 2026 Comparison & Test Results Written by Ashleigh Naidoo Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The VPN market is so crowded it’s hard to pick one that you can rely on. Two of the most well-known services are ExpressVPN and HMA VPN. To find out which is better, I rigorously tested them across categories such as pricing, streaming, servers, speed, security, and more. You can get ExpressVPN and try it risk-free ....

Speed 7.3 / 10 Servers 7.6 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 Freedom-IP VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Freedom-IP 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 6.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 7.0 / 10 Support 6.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 FrootVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Kate Hawkins Former Editor FrootVPN Overview FrootVPN’s promise of ensuring all-round privacy for every internet activity caught my interest. The Seychelles-based VPN promised top-notch privacy and security for torrenting, streaming, and surfing the internet. As a privacy-minded VPN user, I wanted to check these claims and see if FrootVPN could provide me full anonymity on the web....

Photo by Nils Huenerfuerst on Unsplash Google To Pay $30 Million To Settle Lawsuit Over Collecting Children’s Data Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Google has agreed to pay $30 million on Monday to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the tech giant of violating children’s privacy on YouTube. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Google has agreed to pay $30 million on Monday to settle a class-action lawsuit....

Google’s AI Overviews Gains Embarrassing Reputation Among Users Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Google Search users have been getting weird and fake information since the company rolled out the new AI Overviews feature last week. The new update, a new custom Gemini model launched in the United States on May 14 , aims to show users “helpful” information when they type a query on Google Search, but a few results have been surprisingly inaccurate and have gone viral on social media....