Image by Valentin Ciccarone, from Unsplash Hackers Hijack Campus Washing Machines, Making Laundry Free Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Hackers hijacked five smart washing machines at Amsterdam’s Spinozacampus, making the washings free. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Students washed clothes for free until DUWO shut the laundry room. 1,250 residents rely on overloaded analog machines on nearby Darlingstraat....

Image by Solen Feyssa, from Unsplash Hackers Trick Google Gemini Into Spreading Fake Security Alerts Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Invisible text in emails is tricking Google’s Gemini AI into generating fake security alerts, exposing users to phishing and social engineering risks. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hidden text tricks Gemini into adding fake security alerts to email summaries....

How to Cancel Grammarly & Get a Full Refund (Tested 2026) Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Grammarly doesn’t have a money-back guarantee or a refund policy, unless you purchased your subscription through the Apple App Store, and then you have 24 hours. All other users should first use the free version of Grammarly before purchasing a paid plan. Grammarly is an excellent program that can improve your writing as you type ....

How to Get a Portuguese IP Address (Updated 2026) Written by Ashleigh Naidoo Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you’re outside Portugal, it can be difficult to keep up with local news, log in to online banking or keep up with new episodes of Doce . Worst of all, you could find yourself locked out of RTP Play during football season. This is because certain websites and online content are only available if you’re in Portugal....

How to Keep Your Passwords Unexposed Online Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate How to keep your passwords unexposed online? In an age where cyber security is becoming increasingly relevant, it is more important than ever to keep passwords secure. Some people can use over one hundred sites each with specific login details, and the reality is that most people actually have the same password to all of their sites, with the same username....

How to Play PUBG With A Fast and Reliable VPN in 2026 Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor PUBG is a favorite game of mine, but it’s servers are geo-restricted. This means if I travel to a different country, I can’t play online with friends using my existing account. The best way I’ve found to enjoy the game from anywhere is by using a reputable VPN to change the appearance of my IP address....

Is DuckDuckGo Safe in 2026? How to Make This Browser Good Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist It’s scary when your search engine knows more about you than you’d like it to but downright offensive when it uses your information to sell products. DuckDuckGo doesn’t spy on your searches or use them to profile you, so it’s a step up from Google. However, DuckDuckGo does not secure your data transmission when using banking or social media applications, leaving you susceptible to potential cyber threats....

Is Instagram safe for Kids? Everything Parents Need to Know in 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer When used responsibly, Instagram is relatively safe. However, there are plenty of reasons to worry about what your kids are seeing or who they’re DMing with on the popular app. Screen time addiction is another real safety concern, due to the addictive nature of Instagram. I tried different ways to give my kids the freedom to use Instagram, but still block unsafe videos and contacts....

McAfee vs Panda: Which Antivirus Is Best? [Updated 2026] Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist McAfee has been around for decades, but despite being new, Panda is now just as popular. I wanted to see which of these is currently the superior antivirus. So, I tested them against one another across various categories. I was impressed with how well they both performed, but McAfee outperformed Panda in most cases. McAfee not only offers excellent malware detection rates but is also more feature-rich....

Image by Nokia621, from Wikimedia Commons Meta Fined €251 Million Following Data Breach Affecting Millions Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a €251 million fine on Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL) following two inquiries into a major data breach that occurred in 2018, as reported on a DPC press release ....

Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen at Unsplash Mistral And TotalEnergies Announce Partnership To Drive Energy Innovation With AI Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The French giant TotalEnergies announced this week a new partnership with the startup Mistral AI to drive energy innovation through artificial intelligence. The collaboration will focus on the development and optimization of low-carbon energy solutions. In a rush?...

Netflix Tests First Big TV App Redesign in Years Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Netflix revealed last week that it is testing a major redesign of the Home screen on its TV app. The first major redesign in about a decade is still being rolled out and aims to make it easier and quicker to find and select shows based on user interests. According to The Verge , the updated homepage will replace the current static tiles for shows and movies with boxes that automatically expand to display easily readable details like a show’s runtime, synopsis, trailer, and number of episodes....

Image by Martin Katler, from Unsplash New Cybersecurity Threat Targets Mac Users With Fake Updates Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered two new cybercriminal groups, TA2726 and TA2727, responsible for launching a growing wave of online attacks, including fake update scams and malware targeting Mac, Windows, and Android devices. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Image by fullvector, from Freepik New Report Assesses Generative AI’s Potential Benefits For EU Economy 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! Generative AI could boost EU GDP by €1.2-1.4 trillion in ten years. 74% of workers recognize the productivity benefits of generative AI. Enhanced innovation and talent development are essential for AI adoption....

Photo by Arthur Hinton on Unsplash Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Researchers for Pioneering Work in Machine Learning 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! Geoffrey E. Hinton and John J. Hopfield were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 The Committee considered their machine learning work crucial for the development of AI as we know it today The researchers used tools from physics to develop their artificial neural networks The Nobel Committee for Physics announced this Tuesday that Geoffrey E....

NordVPN Lifetime Plan: Can You Still Get it and How in 2026 Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Most people are drawn to unlimited deals , whether it’s food, cell phone offers, or VPN services . It’s not hard to figure out why, as the assumption is that you are getting an excellent deal, but what’s the truth about lifetime offers ? Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

NordVPN vs IPVanish Tested in 2026: One CLEAR Winner! Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer With so many VPN providers offering similar-sounding features, picking the right VPN is endlessly confusing. IPVanish is a smaller VPN with a glowing reputation and loyal user base — but it’s still not as well-known as NordVPN. That’s why I wanted to find out whether IPVanish really can compete with industry heavyweight NordVPN ....

🛡️ Security 8 / 10 💡 Features 5 / 10 👍 Ease of Use 7 / 10 📞 Support 9 / 10 🏷️ Pricing 7 / 10 Written By Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Norton Password Manager Overview Norton Password Manager is a free password manager from one of the most renowned names in the cybersecurity industry. However, I wanted to see if it’s as good as the best password management apps, so I put it through a series of rigorous tests to find out....

Image by Racool_studio, from Freepik Ohio Students Use VR To Train For Policing Scenarios Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Ohio’s East Liverpool High School introduced a Street Smarts VR system for criminal justice students. The system simulates real-world police situations, including traffic stops and active shooter scenarios. Students earn certifications like 911 dispatch, first aid, and CPR alongside VR training....

Online Pharmacy Truepill’s Data Breach Impacts Over 2 Million Individuals Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Postmeds, operating as Truepill, revealed that unauthorized actors had breached its system and accessed personal information of more than 2.3 million people. Truepill, an online business-to-business (B2B) pharmacy provider, uses APIs to make pharmacy product deliveries from businesses to consumers (B2C) across all 50 states in the US. In a public as well as individual email notification , the organization informed recipients about the cybersecurity incident, wherein unknown hackers accessed its internal network between August 30, and September 1, 2023....