Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash Search Engines Ecosia and Qwant Announce New Alliance To Compete Against Google And Bing Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Search engines Ecosia and Qwant are partnering to create a European search index in a joint venture called European Search Perspective The companies want to gain independence from Google and Bing and take advantage of the Digital Markets Act They plan to launch the new search index during the first quarter of next year in France Berlin-based search engine Ecosia and French privacy-focused search engine Qwant announced a new partnership to develop a new European search index....

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 6.0 / 10 User Experience 5.0 / 10 Support 6.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 SecretsLine VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer SecretsLine VPN Overview Secretsline VPN prides itself as “an all-in-one software that can guarantee unlimited VPN” protection. Having separate options for Double VPN and TOR VPN access, I wanted to see if this VPN was doing something special with these different offerings....

Surfshark VPN Price, Plans, and Deals in 2026: Full Explanation Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Surfshark is considered among the most affordable top VPNs available, but how much does Surfshark actually cost ? In this article, I’ll highlight all of Surfshark’s plans, subscription terms, and more to inform you how much you should expect to pay for this VPN. After thorough research, I found that Surfshark’s price varies based on your chosen plan, subscription duration, and whether there’s a seasonal deal available....

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....

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....

Photo by Dave Adamson on Unsplash Threads Allows Users To Follow Fediverse Accounts Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, announced yesterday that the social media platform Threads will allow users to follow fediverse—decentralized platforms running on ActivityPub protocol—accounts. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Mark Zuckerberg announced that Threads will now allow users to interact with other fediverse platforms and accounts Users will be able to follow Mastodon accounts and interact with content on decentralized platforms on the ActivityPub protocol Users were confused with the new features and the limitations of the integration According to PC Mag , Thread users will be able to follow accounts from social media platforms like Mastodon, but only if those accounts have interacted with their content on Meta’s platform before....

TikTok Introduces Spotlight: A New Feature to Boost Movie and TV Show Marketing Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor TikTok has introduced TikTok Spotlight, a new feature designed to enhance marketing efforts for movies and TV shows on the platform. This feature aims to make it easier for users to discover more about movies and TV shows while engaging with fan-created content on the platform....

Photo by Aaron Weiss on Unsplash TikTok Launches “AI Live,” a New AI-Powered Photo Animation Feature Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager TikTok introduced its new feature, “AI Alive,” this Tuesday. The social media company explained that the AI-powered tool can transform photos into videos within TikTok Stories. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: TikTok announced AI Live, a new tool that transforms static photos into animated videos....

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Top CISA Cybersecurity Officials Resign, Urge Private Sector To Build Secure Products Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Two high-ranking officials at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States have recently resigned. Both announced their departures on LinkedIn on Monday, describing the move as a difficult decision but offering no further details about their reasons....

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Photo by René DeAnda on Unsplash Trump Signs Executive Order To Develop Crypto Regulations And A National Stockpile Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to regulate digital assets, creating a working group to develop a crypto framework, explore a national digital asset stockpile, and implement measures to foster the growth of the cryptocurrency industry in the United States....

Photo by Dan Irvine on Unsplash. U.S. Regulator Investigates Major Tech Companies Over Children’s Chatbot Safety Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Thursday that it is launching an inquiry into six tech companies that offer AI chatbots. The U.S. regulator explained that it is seeking information on the potential negative impacts the technology may have on children and teenagers....

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 6.0 / 10 User Experience 3.0 / 10 Support 1.0 / 10 Pricing 3.0 / 10 Urban VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Urban VPN Overview Urban VPN promotes itself as a top-tier free option , claiming to be “100% fast,” “100% free,” and “100% anonymous,” alongside offering limitless data and the ability to use any service freely....

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Photo by Rodeo Project Management Software on Unsplash Video Game Giant EA To Be Sold In $50 Billion Mega-Deal Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) is in the final stages of a $50 billion deal to go private, according to anonymous sources. If it succeeds, it would become one of the largest buyouts in history....

Photo by Patrick Collins on Unsplash Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Midjourney For Using Copyrighted Characters Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Warner Bros. Discovery sued the company Midjourney on Thursday, claiming that the AI startup has been using copyrighted characters in its image-generation system, including its “most popular and valuable fictional characters” such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Scooby-Doo, and Bugs Bunny....

Image by Anthony Quintano, from Wikimedia Commons Watchdogs Report Google Favoring Its Own Services And Limiting Competition. Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accused Google of abusing its dominance in tech advertising, stating that the company favors its own services and limits competition. The CMA’s statement of objections , released on Friday, says that Google’s actions create an uneven playing field for rivals in the ad tech sector....

Speed 8.0 / 10 Servers 6.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 5.0 / 10 Pricing 7.0 / 10 Webroot WiFi Security VPNReview 2026 — Does It Deliver? Written By Kirsten Soos Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Webroot WiFi Security VPN Overview Following many security companies’ footsteps, Webroot decided to add a VPN to its offerings called Webroot Wifi Security. Since Webroot has established itself in online security since 1997, I wanted to see if it had anything special to offer in regard to its VPN....

Image by Madison Oren, from Unsplash Will AI Chatbots Pose A Danger To Mental Health? Experts Warn Of Harmful Consequences Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The APA warns regulators that AI chatbots posing as therapists risk causing harm, as reported in an issue of The New York Times . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Teenagers consulted AI chatbots claiming to be therapists, leading to distressing outcomes....

10 Best FMovies Alternatives: Stream Movies Safely in 2026 Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Felipe Allende Cybersecurity & Tech Writer FMovies is a popular streaming platform, but it faces copyright issues and has been blocked or taken down in various countries. Also, due to multiple clones and proxies of the site (most of which are riddled with malware and malicious ads), it is difficult to find the right FMovies site....