Image by Freepik Leading AI Chatbots Show Signs Of Cognitive Impairment In Dementia Tests, Study Finds Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Almost all leading large language models (LLMs) show signs of mild cognitive impairment in tests commonly used to detect early dementia, according to research published in The BMJ . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Image by Cottombro Studio, from Pexels Malicious Ads On Illegal Streaming Sites Infected 1 Million PCs, Microsoft Warns Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Microsoft has shut down multiple GitHub repositories that were being used in a large-scale malvertising campaign affecting nearly one million devices worldwide. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Cybercriminals used malicious ads on illegal streaming sites to spread malware....

McAfee vs Norton: Which Antivirus Is Better in 2026? Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Rebecca White Content Editor Trying to pick between McAfee and Norton is tricky as both are industry-leading antiviruses with advanced malware protection capabilities. Still, I wanted to compare them and learn firsthand which one is better. So, I put them through a series of rigorous tests. I evaluated McAfee and Norton across 15 different categories and found that both live up to their reputations....

Meta To Link WhatsApp To Instagram And Facebook Via Accounts Center Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Meta announced they are rolling out the option to add WhatsApp to the company’s Accounts Center, allowing the app to link with other platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Meta included WhatsApp in its Accounts Center, allowing WhatsApp users to link their accounts to Facebook and Instagram....

Photo by Windows on Unsplash Microsoft And Perplexity Integrate DeepSeek AI Into Their Platforms Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Microsoft and Perplexity have integrated the Chinese startup DeepSeek’s AI model into their platforms. Perplexity is using DeepSeek’s latest R1 model in its search platform, and Microsoft is using it on its Azure AI Foundry platform. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Photo by David Shankbone on Flickr Multiple Artists, Including Elton John, Condemn UK’s AI Copyright Plan Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Multiple artists have been campaigning against the UK government’s plan to allow developers to use copyrighted content to train AI models. This Sunday, Sir Elton John accused the British government of “committing theft” and described the leaders behind the AI plan as “absolute losers....

Photo by Lara Jameson from Pexels New Prosthetic Interface Lets Amputees Control Limbs with Their Minds Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have developed a revolutionary prosthetic limb that allows users to achieve a natural walking gait through full neural control. This groundbreaking innovation offers amputees improved mobility and proprioceptive feedback....

Image generated by ChatGPT Opinion: The Boom Of Faith Tech—When Chatbots Play God Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Religious chatbots have already become part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. Apps that let users interact with “God” have even surpassed TikTok and Instagram in some markets. Now, experts are raising concerns about its impact on society...

Image by Pathum Danthanarayana, from Unsplash Over 50,000 Infected By Banking Trojan Posing as PDF Tool Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Researchers say that Anatsa malware is back, this time targeting North American users by hiding in fake Google Play apps to steal banking credentials and funds. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: It hides in fake apps uploaded to the Google Play Store....

Image by pikisuperstar, from Unsplash People Who Doomscroll Tend To Believe More In Fake News Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager If you often find yourself scrolling endlessly, you may be more prone to falling for misinformation. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Heavy social media users are more likely to believe fake news. Heavy social media users clicked, liked, and shared fake headlines more often....

Photo by Thai Nguyen on Unsplash Perplexity and Motorola Announce New Partnership To Bring AI To Smartphones Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Perplexity and Motorola announced a new partnership this Thursday to bring AI features to the next generation of smartphones. Upcoming devices, including the new Razr series, will integrate Perplexity’s app along with customized features. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Speed 4.0 / 10 Servers 7.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 6.0 / 10 Pricing 8.0 / 10 Seed4Me VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Seed4Me VPN Overview While it is relatively easy for some VPN providers to promote their services as the best out there, only a handful deliver up to expectations. My search for a better and more affordable VPN led me to explore Seed4....

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Social Media Platform X Raises Prices For Premium Subscriptions Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The social media platform X updated its pricing plans and increased its Premium+ subscription near 40% in several markets. In the United States the price went from $16 per month to $22, and from $168 per year to $229....

Image by @felirbe, from Unsplash Spotify Users Sell Data To AI Developers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Spotify is in conflict with Unwrapped, a project where thousands of users sell their listening data to AI firms, challenging data ownership norms. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Over 18,000 Spotify users joined Unwrapped to sell their listening data. About 10,000 users earned $5 each after selling data to Solo AI....

Photo by Vladimir Srajber from Pexels Study Finds Mental Health Benefits Of Video Gaming Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by A study by Nihon University in Japan, published yesterday, challenges the long-standing belief that video games harm mental health. Researchers discovered a correlation between video game play and improved psychological well-being. Despite video games being a major component of digital culture, skepticism on their effect on mental health has grown, despite there not being any conclusive evidence....

Image by Niklas Hamann, from Unsplash Study Shows Frequent AI Users Struggle With Problem-Solving Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A recent study from the SBS Swiss Business School highlights the potential downsides of relying too heavily on AI tools. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Younger users relying on AI scored lower on critical thinking tests. Higher education helps counteract AI’s negative impact on critical thinking....

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....

The Top 15 Biggest Hacking Attacks Since 2000 Written by Valentine Milner Web Security Expert Cybercrime and online security have become one of the most significant social issues in the 21st century. 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....

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