Photo by Evgeny Opanasenko on Unsplash European Space Firms Ally To Compete With Starlink Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert The European space companies Leonardo, Airbus, and Thales, are planning a new venture together code-named Project Bromo to compete with Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Leonardo, Airbus, and Thales are planning on building a new satellite company together The venture has been nicknamed Project Bromo and the European companies expect to increase its presence in low Earth orbit and compete with Starlink The space firms would combine forces and technologies but have to deal with layoffs and restructuring According to Reuters , three sources familiar with the matter have confirmed the information and explained that the new satellite initiative expects to establish a major base in Europe, combining talents and technologies as they are considering using the British BAE and the Italian Leonardo’s systems, and MBDA—a European multinational corporation—as the manufacturer....

Image by Yuri Samoilov, from Flickr Fake Google Play Pages Spread SpyNote Malware To Android Users Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A newly discovered Android malware campaign is distributing the powerful SpyNote Remote Access Trojan (RAT) by mimicking Google Play Store pages on deceptive websites. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Malicious APK downloads start via fake “Install” buttons....

Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash Family Sues OpenAI Over Teenager’s Suicide Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A couple from California is suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over the tragic death of their 16-year-old son. The family alleges that the chatbot encouraged and assisted the teenager’s death by suicide. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Follow this Guide to See Every Match TV Event Outside of Russia Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate If you’re a sports fan , the Internet and the era of digital technology has opened up an entire new world of options and possibilities to you. If you were a fan of NFL football living in Australia 25 years ago, you might get to see brief highlights on ESPN and maybe watch the Super Bowl , but that was about it....

Get 69% Off ZenMate Ultimate VPN with This Coupon Code Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate ZenMate VPN has built a reputation as one of the best VPNs for accessing blocked content — they’ll even discount your subscription if there are service lapses. Aside from providing access to virtually every streaming platform and site available, ZenMate VPN is also known for: No logs AES 128-bit encryption Simple interface Unlimited bandwidth Get it Now...

Photo by NOAA on Unsplash Google Builds New AI-Powered Weather Prediction Model Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers at Google built a new weather prediction model called NeuralGCM that combines traditional science and machine learning technologies to provide accurate data on future weather conditions. The study has been published in Nature this Tuesday. The research is currently available for download and has been made in partnership with the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), Google DeepMind London, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University....

Image by Julien Tondu, from Unsplash Hackers Expose Millions In Gucci and Balenciaga Data Breaches Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The hacking group ShinyHunters announced they obtained more than 50 million customer records from Gucci, Balenciaga, and other fashion brands under Kering. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hackers gained access through Salesforce, a customer management platform. Gucci’s breach reportedly involved 43 million records from 2017–2024....

How to Cancel Adobe Creative Cloud & Get a Full Refund (Tested 2026) Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer True to their word, Adobe Creative Cloud gave me a full refund when I canceled my account with the 14-day money-back guarantee. Even though I used a special link to get a deal on the subscription price . Adobe Creative Cloud is the hub for all 20+ Adobe apps. While it’s a convenient tool for managing all your design apps and comes with 100 GB of cloud storage, it can be overkill for someone that doesn’t need the entire collection of Adobe apps....

How to Cancel Private Internet Access & Get a Refund in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Even if you managed to get a great deal on your PIA offer , getting a refund is quite simple and straightforward . It took me just 3 minutes to submit my refund request and have it approved via customer support. Private Internet Access is an excellent VPN, but it’s not the best choice for everyone....

How to Change Your Valorant Region With a VPN: Tested 2026 Written by Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Riot Games uses your IP address to assign you to a specific region , meaning you can’t play Valorant outside of your country. This is frustrating if you’re traveling or moving countries and want to keep your existing account. While Riot has mentioned offers to allow cross-region play in the future, there is no set date....

How to Get a Private Internet Access Free Trial Account (2026) Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Reader’s Comments 1 Private Internet Access (PIA) is worth trying due to its huge network, customizable encryption, and MACE ad, tracker, and malware blocker. Since it has a free trial and a money-back guarantee , you can easily test it for free. Unfortunately, PIA’s free trial is limited to iOS and Android devices and only lasts for 7 days....

How to Get an Ecuador IP Address (Updated 2026) Written by Ashleigh Naidoo Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you’re taking a short trip across the border, you shouldn’t have to miss out on LigaPro games or Ecuavisa’s telenovelas. Of course, you’ll also want to keep up with local news and read it in Spanish. You’ll be able to do all this and more with a VPN. Sadly, Ecuador (and the rest of South America) is often overlooked by VPN providers....

How to Remove CCleaner Malware Infections in 2026 (3 Steps) Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist While it’s a safe PC optimization tool, some past versions of CCleaner have had malware like the Floxif and Nyetya trojans. These dangerous viruses can modify system files or even give attackers control of your system. So, getting an antivirus to defend your system is crucial if you’ve previously installed CCleaner or are planning to get it....

How to Remove the COM Surrogate Virus (2026 Guide) Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Even though COM Surrogate is an essential Windows process and not a virus in itself, it’s vulnerable to being modified by hackers to quietly infect your system. If you notice the process having high CPU usage or abnormal system behavior, you’re most likely infected by a virus. When you take out the incorrect COM Surrogate file, whether through manual intervention or other means, there’s a potential risk of disrupting crucial Windows processes....

How To Stop Buffering Problems on the Firestick in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist However, I’ve found that not every VPN service helps with Firestick buffering issues. After testing dozens of VPNs, I only found 3 that can be used reliably with the Firestick. The best VPNs can protect devices from malware, access geo-blocked content, and don’t slow down internet speeds. Of the 3, ExpressVPN came out on top in preventing Firestick buffering while being the most reliable at unblocking geo-blocked shows....

How to Watch Bally Sports With a VPN (Updated in 2026) Written by Hameedah Abdullateef Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Due to broadcasting restrictions, Bally Sports is only available online in the US . Until Bally Sports launches its own DTC streaming service, DirecTV is the only place to watch all the Bally Sports RSNs — but it’s region-locked to the US. While theoretically you can watch Bally Sports from anywhere with a Virtual Private Network (VPN) , this could be considered copyright infringement and goes against Bally Sports’ terms of use....

Written by Stephen Wright Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Technically, you could use a VPN with your Fire Stick to view Netflix content in different countries . However, my team and I don’t condone this — it breaks Netflix’s Terms of Use and could be considered a copyright violation. You can still use a VPN to privately stream Netflix on Fire Stick, but not many VPNs work as Netflix blocks proxy connections....

How to Watch Porn Anonymously & Unblock Porn Sites Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Government censorship, restrictive networks, and hidden online threats make it tricky to watch porn safely and anonymously. Without the right tools, your browsing activity can be exposed to prying eyes — like your ISP, hackers, or even porn sites collecting your data. Plus, many networks block adult content entirely so you can’t visit your favorite sites....

How to Watch the MLB Playoffs Live Without Cable in 2026 Written by Ashleigh Naidoo Cybersecurity & Tech Writer I was disappointed to learn that the MLB playoffs only air on national TV in the US and Canada . So, you can’t catch up on these intense matches from another country. If you’re already in the US or Canada, you should still use a VPN to secure yourself while streaming the MLB playoffs....

Photo by Steward Masweneng on Unsplash Humanoid Robots Run First Half Marathon Alongside Humans In Beijing Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Humanoid robots ran for the first time in a half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday. Twenty-one bipedal machines from different makers joined thousands of human runners in the 21.1-kilometer course. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: 21 humanoid robots run a half marathon alongside humans for the first time in Beijing....