Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash EU Fines Google $3.45 Billion Over Adtech Practices Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The European Commission fined Google 2.95 billion euros—around $3.45 billion—on Friday over its abusive practices in advertising technology (adtech). The agency said the tech giant had favored its own ad displays and systems, engaging in anticompetitive behavior. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

ExpressVPN Coupon 2026: Get a 73% Discount + 4 Months Extra Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager You’ll find many ExpressVPN coupons online, but most of them are either expired or fake. To save you the trouble, I’ve made this guide explaining how to get the best possible price for ExpressVPN . While coupons can expire, I test this page regularly to ensure the one below works and gives you the best possible price....

Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash Facebook Rolls Out AI Assistant For Its Dating App Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Facebook announced on Monday that it is rolling out two new features for its dating app: a dating AI assistant and Meet Cute. Both AI-powered tools are designed to help users find a good match through personalized algorithms and have already begun rolling out in North America....

Football Fans’ Data Exposed Through Bucket Misconfiguration Written by Cyber Research Team WizCase WizCase uncovered a significant amount of personal data exposed by a popular Mexican fantasy football site, Fut Fantastico. The breach revealed various parts of identifiable information, including the full names, email addresses, dates of birth, IP addresses, and more, of over 150,000 both active and inactive users. The misconfigured bucket has been secured after we sent responsible disclosure emails to the company but received no response....

Creator: E Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH Hackers Could Take Control Of Your Bike’s Gears Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Security researchers discover critical vulnerabilities in wireless bicycle gear-shifting technology, as reported today by Forbes . A team of researchers from Northeastern University and UC San Diego reported that gears can be changed or jammed from as far as 32 feet away....

Image by wavebreakmedia_micro, from Freepik Hackers Exploit ‘ClickFix’ Scams To Spread Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Hackers exploit “ClickFix” social engineering, tricking users with fake errors or CAPTCHA to execute PowerShell, spreading malware globally since 2024. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! ClickFix scams disguise as trusted services like Microsoft Word and Google Chrome. Fake CAPTCHA challenges are part of ClickFix, delivering malware like AsyncRAT and Lumma Stealer....

How Can I Remotely Control My Child’s Phone (Tested 2026) Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer I’ve tried many different solutions over the past few years to control my kid’s phones remotely, but nothing worked for an extended period of time. My first idea was to turn off the Wi-Fi. This was effective but really annoying for everyone else in the house. The same could be said for changing the Wi-Fi password and only giving them the updated password when they finished their homework and chores....

How Much Does NordVPN Cost in 2026? Complete Price Guide Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor NordVPN is a popular VPN recommended by many reputable online sources , including us. However, how much does it cost exactly? In this article, I break down NordVPN’s various subscription plans to determine how much you’ll pay if you get this service. Quick Summary: How Much Does NordVPN Cost?...

How to Cancel Hotspot Shield and Get a Refund (Tested 2026) Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer I used Hotspot Shield for a week and then requested a refund. Hotspot Shield stood by its money-back guarantee. Getting a refund was simple, even when I signed up for the most affordable Hotspot Shield offer . Hotspot Shield isn’t the right fit for everyone. To ensure you can get a full refund if you’re not happy with it, I signed up for a Hotspot Shield account and canceled it with the 45-day money-back guarantee ....

How to Cancel Proton VPN and Get a Refund (Tested 2026) Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Proton VPN has a 30-day money-back guarantee, but there’s a catch. You can only get a refund for any “unused portion” of your purchase and you have to ask for it by contacting the customer support team. If you need another VPN, ExpressVPN is the best alternative . It has the fastest speeds and top-tier security to keep your connection secure....

How to Get a Mexican IP Address (Updated 2026) Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer It isn’t fair that you can’t access your Santander bank account or other Mexican services when you go abroad for work. Fortunately, a VPN lets you easily access your location-sensitive apps from anywhere. This includes banking services as well as streaming providers such as Televisa, Azteca Uno, and Netflix Mexico. The problem is, I tested over 20 VPNs and hardly any of them worked....

How to Get a Ukraine IP Address (Updated 2026) Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you want to keep up with local happenings on News24 or check your Oschadbank balances from outside of Ukraine, you could run into big problems. Local sites are usually blocked outside the country, and trying to access services like bank accounts from abroad can lead to fraud alerts. There’s a way to regain access to the local web from anywhere by getting a Ukraine IP address — but for that, you need a VPN, and most don’t have servers in Ukraine ....

Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Streaming on your Fire Stick should be smooth and hassle-free, but that’s not always the case. Slow loading, endless buffering, and sudden drops in quality can ruin your experience. To make it worse, your internet provider might throttle your speed when you’re streaming, leaving you frustrated and out of options. Try ExpressVPN on Fire Stick...

How to Safely Watch Si Doel Schoolgirl in 2026 Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate The soap opera is enormously popular, even 15 years after its final bow. But if you are an Indonesian living or working outside of your native borders, it is nearly impossible to watch Si Doel Anak Sekolahan . Even when Si Doel Anak Sekolahan is available to you, you should use a VPN to protect yourself from cyber threats when streaming the series....

How to Unblock Spotify at Work or School (Updated for 2026) Written by Valentine Milner Web Security Expert Firewalls are an annoying reality that many of us have to deal with on a daily basis. The trick is to know how to get past them so you can access the sites, like Spotify, that are being blocked. While one option is to purchase Spotify Premium and listen to music offline, it’s actually cheaper to get a VPN and bypass the firewall completely ....

How to Unblock WhatsApp in UAE and Kuwait Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Unfortunately, the governments in the UAE and Kuwait have now blocked access to WhatsApp along with many other social media apps, including Skype, Youtube, and Viber. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego....

How to Watch CBS On Demand With a VPN (Updated in 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor You can only watch CBS if you’re in Canada, Australia, or the US because of regional licensing agreements. If you’re traveling outside CBS’s coverage area, its advanced algorithm will prevent you from watching the streaming service. While theoretically you can watch CBS from anywhere with a Virtual Private Network (VPN) , this could be considered copyright infringement, plus it goes against CBS’ terms of use....

Internet Safety Guide for People With Autism Spectrum Disorder Written by Ben Pilkington Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Introduction People identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience the world differently compared to people who are not autistic. As a result, people with ASD might use the internet differently, and so might face different risks online compared to others. For example, children in the UK are 12% more likely to be bullied online if they have a special educational need like autism....

Image by Nathana Rebouças, from Unsplash Journalist Discovers Google Vulnerability That Silently Deletes Search Results Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A journalist discovered that Google’s search system contained a major security flaw, enabling users to remove particular web pages from search results. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Bug exploited via Refresh Outdated Content tool using URL capitalization....

Image by Aerps.com, from Unsplash Language Models Are Doubling In Power Every 7 Months Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Large Language Models (LLMs) are getting smarter fast, and experts predict they could be doing in hours what takes humans a whole month by 2030. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: By 2030, LLMs may complete a month’s work in just hours....