Speed 4.0 / 10 Servers 4.0 / 10 User Experience 8.0 / 10 Support 6.0 / 10 Pricing 8.0 / 10 PrivadoVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor PrivadoVPN Overview I wanted to find out if PrivadoVPN’s recent acquisition of NewshostingVPN resulted in a service that combined the best of both options into one. I was not disappointed. PrivadoVPN offers a suite of features that make it an attractive option for those who want security and privacy to be the number one priorities....

Image by Joseph Greve, from Unsplash Ransomware Can Now Infect Your Processor Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A cybersecurity expert has revealed that ransomware can now be installed directly onto a computer’s CPU, bypassing nearly all traditional forms of protection. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Ransomware can now run directly from CPU microcode, bypassing all defenses. Expert Christiaan Beek developed a working proof-of-concept....

Image by user6702303, from Freepik Robots That “Feel” With Sound Could Aid Farm Work Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Scientists have created a robotic sensing system which enables machines to detect touch through sound waves instead of sight or pressure. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: It works even in visually blocked or rough environments like dense farms....

Written by: Kate Hawkins Former Editor ScanGuard Overview I heard a lot of rumors that Scanguard is actually a scam. As I don’t like to rely on hearsay alone, I tested Scanguard for myself to see how well it actually performed. Surprisingly, Scanguard is very effective at detecting and blocking malware — it easily found all the malicious files during tests. Unfortunately, Scanguard also displays many alarming behaviors that need fixing ....

Image by Beyond My Ken, from Wikimedia Commons Self-Represented Litigant Uses AI Avatar, Sparks Courtroom Backlash Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A man who appeared on a video screen to defend his case in a New York court turned out to be an AI-generated avatar instead of a real person. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: A man used an AI avatar to argue his case in court....

Signal Refutes Claim of Alleged Zero-Day Vulnerability Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Signal, an encrypted messaging service denied claims about a possible zero-day flaw that could impact the security and privacy of its users. The rumors, which started circulating over the weekend, warned users to turn off link previews on Signal. Thus, relating the security flaw to the ‘Generate Link Preview’ feature of the app. However, post investigation, the company confirmed that it found no evidence supporting this unverified claim....

Speed 4.0 / 10 Servers 4.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 7.0 / 10 Pricing 7.0 / 10 Smart DNS ProxyReview 2024: Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Smart DNS Proxy Overview Smart DNS Proxy appears to have an established presence dating back to 1995. The provider touts the capability to unblock more than 400 websites and digital media quickly. As such, I decided to put it to the test to determine if its longevity and claimed ability to access various streaming sites are superior to those of the leading VPNs in the industry....

Photo by Mahtab Mashuq on Unsplash Sony Launches New PlayStation 5 Pro for $700 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Sony announced a new console, the PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro), with better graphics and new features for $699. Pre-orders will be available starting September 26th directly from PlayStation and other retailers on October 10th. “I’m incredibly proud to announce the next step in that evolution and welcome PlayStation 5 Pro to the PlayStation family – our most advanced and innovative console hardware to date,” wrote Hideaki Nishino, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Platform Business Group....

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 6.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 5.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 Steganos VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Steganos VPN Overview Steganos Online Shield VPN is relatively unknown compared to its very popular Privacy Suite. Seeing Steganos’ other products are rated highly, I wanted to test its VPN to see if it lives up to its name and see how it compares to other top-tier VPNs on the market ....

Photo by AbsolutVision on Unsplash The Washington Post and OpenAI Announce Strategic Partnership Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Washington Post and OpenAI announced this Tuesday a strategic partnership to feature the newspaper’s content on the startup’s chatbot. Now, ChatGPT users will see more links, quotes, and summaries from The Post. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Image by Good Faces Agency, from Unsplash Tinder Tests Height Preference Feature For Paid Users Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Tinder is testing a new feature that lets paid users set height preferences, sparking renewed debate about looks-based dating culture online. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Tinder tests height preference feature for Gold and Premium users. The setting suggests matches but doesn’t filter out users by height....

Speed 5.0 / 10 Servers 4.0 / 10 User Experience 5.0 / 10 Support 5.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 Whoer VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Whoer VPN Overview Whoer VPN’s self-acclaimed ability to provide super-fast internet connections while offering significant security and privacy measures caught my attention . It also advertises its services as a prominent option to access streaming platforms while traveling abroad....

WordPress LiteSpeed Plugin Flaw Puts Millions of Sites at Risk Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Cybersecurity researchers warned WordPress users of a security vulnerability found in one of its plugins – LightSpeed. One of the most popular cache plugins to improve site performance, LightSpeed cache (free version) boasts active installations of over 4 million. The said vulnerability is an unauthenticated site-wide stored XSS (Cross Site Scripting), that allows unauthorized access to sensitive information....

Photo by Alexander Shatov on Unsplash YouTube Wants Record Labels’ Permission To Train AI Music Tools Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Youtube has been approaching major record labels like Sony, Universal, and Warner, to agree on licensing deals to train new AI music tools. According to the Financial Times , YouTube is developing AI technologies that will be launched later this year and wants permission to train them and clone artists’ music....

10 Best Flixtor Alternatives to Watch Movies for Free in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Flixtor goes down often, and when it does, you’re stuck searching for a way to watch your favorite movie. Even when it’s up, free users get locked out when servers are full . Some movies and shows are also restricted unless you pay for VIP access....

10 Best RARBG Alternatives for Safe Torrent Downloads in 2026 Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert Many fake and proxy sites have emerged since RARBG was shut down in 2023. Some RARBG alternatives contain malware or show malicious ads , while others get blocked after a while. These make it challenging to choose an alternative torrent download site. But that doesn’t mean you can find a reliable site....

10 Best VPN Services in 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Finding a good VPN is like trying to pick the best coffee in a busy city — each cafe claims to be the “best,” but you won’t know until you try. Trouble is, a bad VPN pick can leave you with snail-slow speeds , no access to your favorite platforms, or a provider quietly logging your data....

15 DramaFever Alternatives to Watch Korean Dramas in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Reader’s Comments 1 Since DramaFever’s shutdown in 2018, many Korean drama fans have been searching for alternative streaming sites. After some research, I found 15 alternatives, both free and paid, to stream your favorite Korean dramas. However, due to content licensing agreements, some of these platforms restrict their content to specific regions, like Korea ....

3 Best Free Krisp Alternatives With Similar Features! [TESTED in 2026] Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Quick Summary: While I stand behind all the Krisp alternatives below, Zoom stood above the others. It’s not as good as Krisp , but it has built-in noise suppression capabilities, high-quality video conferencing, virtual backgrounds, and you can record the meeting. Krisp is an excellent noise cancelation software . It uses advanced AI to recognize and remove ambient noises, such as people talking in the background, babies crying, traffic, fans, and clicking from your keyboard....

3 Best Free Plesk Alternatives With Similar Features! [TESTED in 2026] Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Quick Summary: While I stand behind the alternatives below, Ajenti outperformed them all. However, I must be honest and admit it wasn’t as good as Plesk . That being said, the open-source control panel of Ajenti has some integrated features that make it easy to manage your website. My only issue with Plesk is that the free plan is limited and many of the top features are not available....