Image by Kev Costello, from Unsplash Tea App Breach Exposes 1.1M Private Messages in Second Major Security Flaw Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Tea, the women’s dating app, suffered its second data breach, revealing over one million private messages containing personal details. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Tea app’s second breach exposed 1.1 million private user messages....

Image by Freepik Teen Arrested After AI School Surveillance Misinterprets Online Joke Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A Tennessee 13-year-old girl was arrested after an AI school system misread her online joke, raising concerns about student surveillance. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: School software Gaggle flagged her message, triggering law enforcement involvement. The girl faced strip-search, jail time, house arrest, and alternative schooling....

Image by Moises Alex, from Unsplash Tennis Players Protest ELS Calls During Madrid Open Clay Matches Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Alexander Zverev sparked controversy at the Madrid Open after challenging an electronic line call during a clay match against Davidovich Fokina. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Zverev received a code violation for using his phone in court....

Photo by Julio Lopez on Unsplash Threads Updates Algorithm To Prioritize Accounts Users Follow Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Meta’s latest social media network Threads announced multiple updates to its platform including a customizable algorithm to allow users to see more content from the accounts they follow. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Threads announced a new customizable algorithm to allow users to get more content from the accounts they follow The company also announced new updates to its features Trending New and Search The updates come just a few days after Bluesky announced millions of users joined their network “We are rebalancing ranking to prioritize content from people you follow, which will mean less recommended content from accounts you don’t follow and more posts from the accounts you do starting today,” wrote Adam Mosseri , head of Instagram, on Threads....

TikTok to Launch AI Avatars for Ads, Challenging Traditional Influencer Ad Space Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by A recent The Information post suggests that TikTok is setting the stage for a major shift in digital marketing by creating AI-driven virtual influencers, potentially transforming how brands interact with audiences on the platform. According to The Verge , these AI avatars — which are still in testing — could autonomously promote and sell products using the scripts generated by the advertisers....

Top 10 123Movies Alternatives 2026: Watch Movies & Shows Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert 123Movies’ shutdown has led to countless free streaming alternatives. Its mirror sites are unsafe , while other alternatives have limited content and intrusive pop-ups. The safe ones are either geo-restricted to certain countries or illegal due to copyright violations. After extensive research, I’ve picked the best 123Movies alternatives . Many of them are free and legal but have ads....

Image by Freepik ToxicPanda Malware Hits Banks Across Europe And Latin America Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Over 1,500 devices infected across Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Latin America. Malware bypasses bank security, enabling fraud through account takeover and On-Device Fraud. ToxicPanda is still in early development, with incomplete commands in its code....

Photo: Bret Hartman / TED on Flickr Trump Says Elon Musk Will Co-Lead Future Department Of Government Efficiency, Dogecoin Surges 20% Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Donald Trump chose Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as leaders of the future Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Dogecoin increased its value by 153%, surpassing Bitcoin’s 30% Musk had previously complained about U....

Image by Shahadat Rahman, from Unsplash U.K. Demands Apple Build Backdoor To Access Users’ Encrypted Data Worldwide Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The British government has secretly ordered Apple to provide unrestricted access to its encrypted cloud backups, a move that could compromise user privacy worldwide. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! UK demands Apple create a backdoor for encrypted cloud data globally....

What is IPv6 and Why You Should Care Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer IPv 4 and IPv6 are technical terms used quite often regarding VPNs, cybersecurity, and online computing in general. While these terms are crucial to understanding how internet traffic works , few people have a proper understanding of what they mean. If you’re in the dark about the definition of IPv6, you’re in the right place. With IPv6 on its way to becoming the norm, now is the time to understand what it is , and why you need to know about it....

💡 Features 6.5 / 10 ⚙️ Installation 7.5 / 10 👍 Ease of Use 6.5 / 10 📞 Support 7.5 / 10 🏷️ Pricing 7.0 / 10 Written By Shauli Zacks Tech Writer XNSPY Overview XNSPY was first released in 2012 and has continually updated its spy app to help parents monitor their children’s online activities on their phones and tablets. I installed the app on my daughter’s Android phone to test the features, see if it’s easy to manage and whether I can trust it to protect her from the dangers online....

10 Best Surfshark YouTube Discount From Influencers in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Surfshark has one of the most affordable long-term VPN offers. But if it’s still stretching your budget, YouTube influencers often provide referral codes to purchase at a significant discount. Unfortunately, many codes posted online don’t work or have expired . As one of the top VPNs in the industry, Surfshark’s Camouflage Mode, IP address rotation, and Invisible to Devices features make it a worthwhile investment, especially with a discount....

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....

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....

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....

10 Worst VPN Scams to Avoid in 2026 (+ Tips for Staying Safe) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Many VPNs appear to be genuine with all sorts of claims , but sometimes it doesn’t work or it’s actually logging and selling your data in secret. I’ve even come across VPNs that are actually malware in disguise. To ensure you don’t get scammed, I’ve rounded up the 10 worst VPN scams to avoid in 2026 — whether you’re new to VPNs or you’ve used them for years....

Image by Marten Bjork, from Unsplash 10,000 U.S. Job Losses In July Tied To Rise Of AI Tools Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Artificial intelligence is now playing a major role in job cuts across the U.S., according to new analysis. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Over 10,000 jobs lost in July due to AI use. AI linked to 27,000 job cuts since 2023....

16 Top Kodi Sports Add-ons for Live Sports & More (2026) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer If you can’t find your favorite live sports on Kodi, you’ll need to install an add-on . However, not all add-ons are reliable — some only provide SD streaming and come with ads while others outrightly violate copyright restrictions. You should avoid unofficial add-ons and only use ones in trustworthy Kodi repositories. In this article, I’ll discuss the best sports add-ons for Kodi....

3 Best Free GlassWire Alternatives [TESTED in 2026] Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Quick Summary: While I stand behind all the alternatives below, pfSense outperformed them all. However, it’s not as secure as GlassWire . That being said, the open-source firewall has some solid features that prevent unauthorized users from attacking your computer. GlassWire is a powerful firewall that will increase your online security, monitor your bandwidth usage, and improve online privacy ....

5 Best Antiviruses That Protect Against Keyloggers in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer The last thing you want on your computer is a keylogger that records all your keystrokes and stays off your antivirus radar. A keylogger is an unwanted program that hides deep within your system files and is hard to detect. It’s mainly used to intercept passwords and steal your confidential data. I conducted a comprehensive assessment of various antivirus programs, and I must admit that my initial disappointment stemmed from the fact that most of them struggled to effectively detect and eliminate keylogging malware....