Photo by Rodeo Project Management Software on Unsplash. OpenAI And Microsoft Renegotiate Multi-Billion Dollar Partnership Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The tech companies OpenAI and Microsoft are allegedly going through a difficult negotiation process to readjust their multi-billion-dollar partnership, after the AI startup announced its final company structure . In a rush? Here are the quick facts: OpenAI and Microsoft are allegedly going through a “tough negotiation” to rewrite their multi-billion dollar partnership....

Image generated with ChatGPT Opinion: Streaming Is Starting to Look a Lot Like Cable TV Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The arrival of ad-supported plans, live content, and the high prices of streaming platforms are turning what was once modern, on-demand, and inexpensive into what we didn’t like about cable television. Do you remember the first Netflix show you watched?...

Image by Autogiro, from Pixabay Pentagon Harnesses AI For Military Operations Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is harnessing artificial intelligence to streamline military operations, particularly in threat identification, planning, and strategy execution, as revealed by TechCrunch . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The Pentagon uses AI to streamline threat identification, planning, and decision-making....

Photo by Oli Woodman on Unsplash Police Arrest Teenagers Over Cyberattacks Targeting Major UK Retailers Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager British police arrested four individuals on Thursday in connection with recent cyberattacks targeting major U.K. retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Three of the suspects are teenagers and remain in custody for questioning. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Image by Nikita Kostrykin, from Unsplash PS5 Prices Rise In Europe, UK And Australia, U.S. May Be Next Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Sony has raised PlayStation 5 prices in several countries, citing inflation and currency issues, experts warn U.S. price hikes could follow soon. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Sony raised PS5 Digital Edition prices in UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand....

Image by Freepik Researchers Warn That AI May Trigger Human Delusions Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a new article , philosopher Luciano Floridi warns how people misunderstand AI when they mistakenly attribute it qualities such as consciousness, intelligence, and even emotions, which it does not possess. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Humans often mistake AI responses as conscious due to semantic pareidolia....

Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante on Unsplash Revolut Finally Gets Its Banking License In The UK Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) in the United Kingdom has granted the fintech startup Revolut a banking license today. According to TechCrunch , Revolut had requested the license in 2021, the neo bank had been waiting for three years to become a licensed UK bank....

Photo courtesy of Samsung Samsung Launches Galaxy S25 Edge, Its Slimmest Flagship Smartphone Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Samsung released its new Galaxy S25 Edge device this Tuesday. The smartphone is the slimmest flagship model the company has launched to date, featuring advanced AI capabilities and positioned to compete with Apple’s upcoming release. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Share Match Details With Loved Ones With Tinder’s New Feature Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Tinder is introducing a new feature that will now allow users to share their date plans directly with family and friends through a time-sensitive link. Tinder’s announcement on April 22 regarding the “Share My Date” feature aligns with the company’s commitment to fostering a “fun” and “safe” dating experience....

Speed 6.8 / 10 Servers 7.4 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 Surf Bouncer VPNReview 2024: Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Surf Bouncer 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....

Image by Kindle Media, from Pexels Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Tariffs are expected to cause customs delays and increase shipping and logistics costs. Over 100,000 Amazon sellers in Shenzhen generate $35.3 billion annually. Some sellers plan to shift focus to Europe, Canada, and Mexico instead. “It’ll be very hard for anyone to survive in the U....

Image by TechCrunch, from Flickr Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor French authorities arrested Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging app, Telegram, at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday evening. The 39-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday. According to Reuters , the arrest stems from a preliminary investigation surrounding the alleged allowing of crimes to take place on the platform due to a lack of moderation....

Photo by Leyla M on Unsplash Thousands of Artists Sign Petition to Stop AI Models From Scraping Data 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! More than 13,500 artists and content creators have signed the petition Among the participants, public figures like Julianne Moore, Thom York, and Kazuo Ishiguro stand out The organizer is the British composer and former AI executive Ed Newton-Rex Over 13,500 artists, creative content creators, and organizations have signed a new petition to stop tech companies from scraping data to train their AI models....

Photo by Predrag Pesic on Unsplash Trump Administration Launches ‘Self-Deportation’ App for Undocumented Immigrants Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Trump administration rolled out an app called CBP Home this Monday to allow illegal immigrants in the United States to “self-deport” and avoid arrest and detention amid the government’s push for deportation. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

TunnelCrack: New Security Vulnerabilities Deprives Users of VPN Protection Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A study carried out by researchers from New York University and KU Leuven revealed security and privacy vulnerabilities (dubbed TunnelCrack ) in VPN clients. These vulnerabilities can be exploited in two attacks that can leak user traffic outside the encrypted tunnel. The two resultant attacks, ‘LocalNet’ And ‘ServerIP,’ are a result of how VPN clients configure operating systems (OS) to route traffic through VPN tunnels....

Photo by julien Tromeur on Unsplash U.S. Commission Proposes Manhattan Project-Style Strategy For AGI To Compete Against China Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The United States–China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) issued its annual Report to Congress 2024 yesterday, suggesting a Manhattan Project-style strategy to accelerate advanced AI development in the country and compete against China in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—a technology that surpasses human intelligence....

Image by Stock Catalog, from Flickr Uber Fined €290 Million For Data Privacy Violations Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Uber was hit with a €290 million fine today ($324 million) by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) for unlawfully transferring the personal data of European drivers to the United States, violating European Union (EU) regulations. It’s reported that the data transferred included ID documents, taxi licenses, location data, payment details, and in some cases, even criminal and medical records....

Photo by Aidan Hancock on Unsplash Volkswagen Leak Exposes Data Of Over 800,000 Electric Vehicles Across Europe Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Several terabytes of data from over 800,000 electric vehicles from Volkswagen, Seat, Audi, and Skoda in Germany and other European countries were exposed online for months. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Sensitive information from around 800,000 Volkswagen, Seat, Audi, and Skoda vehicles was exposed online for months....

YouTube Launches New Parental Controls For Teens Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor YouTube has announced today a new feature designed to enhance parental oversight and provide teens with additional support for responsible content creation. Rolling out globally this week, the first iteration of this update builds on YouTube’s existing supervised features for pre-teens . Through the new Family Center hub, parents can monitor their teen’s activity on YouTube, receiving email notifications for key events such as video uploads or livestreams....

10 Best PC Cleaners & Optimizers for Windows PC (2026) Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 1 You need to be careful when choosing a PC cleaner to declutter your system. Most PC cleaners on the market are outright incapable of getting the actual job done and could even infect your computer with malware. The best PC cleaners will keep your device working fast and ensure it runs smoothly, but finding the perfect tool for just that is tough....