Image by lookstudion, from Freepik AI Influencers Are Winning Followers And Brand Deals Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager AI influencers are becoming major players on social media, landing big brand deals and building loyal fanbases. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Caryn Marjorie launched an AI girlfriend chatbot charging $1 per minute. Caryn AI made $70,000 in its first week....

Image by Andrea Ferrario, from Unsplash Allianz Life Data Breach Exposes 1.1 Million Customers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A massive cyberattack on Allianz Life has exposed the personal data of 1.1 million customers in the United States, according to breach notification site Have I Been Pwned . In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hackers accessed Salesforce systems via malicious OAuth apps....

Photo by Zac Gudakov on Unsplash Alphabet to Invest $3.3 Billion to Build Two Data Centers in South Carolina Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Alphabet will invest $3.3 billion in multiple data centers in South Carolina With $2 billion Google’s parent company will build two new data centers in Dorchester County $1....

Photo by Andrew Stickelman on Unsplash Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Amazon will invest $54 billion (£40 billion) in the UK over the next three years. The tech giant will expand its services, build four new fulfillment centers, and create thousands of new jobs. The British government welcomed the company’s initiative and trust in the country’s future economic development....

Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash Apple Releases Beta Version of Upcoming iOS 18 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Reader’s Comments 1 According to CNBC , the current beta version does not include “Apple Intelligence”—the new big AI technology—, Siri’s upgrades nor the ChatGPT integration announced during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last month. However, there are other new features Apple customers can test before the official release like a new control center, updates in the interface, screen customizations, a new redesign in the Photos app, new features for the iPhone flashlight, and more....

Speed 7.0 / 10 Servers 6.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 6.0 / 10 Pricing 3.0 / 10 Astrill VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Astrill VPN Overview I was unaware of Astrill VPN prior to writing this review; however, it has gained a reputation for bypassing China’s Great Firewall. Given that even top-tier VPN services can experience disruptions in China, I decided to put Astrill through its paces to see if it lives up to its claims....

Best Adobe Deals: Tested and Updated for 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026 has ended, but we still have the best deals for Abode year round. We’re constantly updating this list with even more discounts. Adobe rarely offers savings like these, so make sure to check out the deals below and grab them while they last. Adobe remains the gold standard in online editing software, offering a powerful cloud-based interface that lets you work on projects from anywhere....

Best iOS Password Managers for iPhone & iPad in 2026 Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Even though iPhones and iPads already have a solid password manager (iCloud Keychain), a standalone password manager for your iOS device is still better . While iCloud Keychain can perform basic tasks, it needs to catch up in many areas. Using a top password manager is the best way to secure your credentials and private data on your iOS device....

Photo by Traxer on Unsplash Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 Benchmark For The First Time Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time today, a milestone linked to recent policy decisions by the incoming U.S. administration under newly elected President Donald Trump. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $103,619 this Thursday, surpassing the $100,000 milestone The record was hit just a few hours after Donald Trump announced Paul Atkins as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Atkins is known for his pro-crypto approach and crypto supporters expect the new Chairman to ease regulation in the United States According to Reuters , the world’s largest cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of $103,619 a few hours after Trump announced Paul Atkins—a strong advocate for cryptocurrency adoption—to run the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)....

Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Microsoft has reported that Iranian nation-state groups are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability discovered in PaperCut print management software. The threat intelligence team at Microsoft observed the involvement of Mango Sandstorm (Mercury) and Mint Sandstorm (Phosphorus) in leveraging the CVE-2023-27350 flaw to gain initial access in their operations. Microsoft noted that Mint Sandstorm demonstrated the ability to quickly incorporate proof-of-concept exploits into their operations, while Mango Sandstorm relied on tools from previous intrusions to connect to their command and control infrastructure....

Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Cybercriminals Target iPhone Users To Steal Apple IDs Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Cybercriminals have been targeting iPhone users to steal Apple IDs. Symantec, a security software company owned by Broadcom, published a warning last week, alerting users about malicious campaigns sent via email and SMS in the United States. According to Symantec, hackers are targeting Apple users and trying to steal Apple IDs “due to their widespread use,” as it allows them to make purchases, access personal and financial information, and since Apple is known for its security and privacy measures, users are more vulnerable towards threats that impersonate Apple to get private information....

Elon Musk’s xAI to Introduce Improved Version of Grok AI Chatbot This Week Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, is set to unveil Grok 1.5, an upgraded iteration of the Grok chatbot that can code and handle mathematical queries this week. xAI made the announcement on social media platform X , formerly Twitter, on Thursday last week, stating that Grok-1....

ExpressVPN Crack: The Dangers of Using Pirated VPN Software Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate We all want the benefits of a premium VPN , but sometimes feel the money is better spent elsewhere. Instead of purchasing an offer from ExpressVPN , you figure it’s better to download a cracked version . While you might feel this is a valid solution, we are going to explain why using an ExpressVPN crack isn’t worth the risk ....

Speed 2.0 / 10 Servers 3.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 3.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 FastestVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer FastestVPN Overview At first glance, FastestVPN’s small server network and relatively young age may lead one to question its ability to deliver on its namesake promise. However, given its competitive pricing and comprehensive security features , I decided to take this VPN for a spin and put it through a battery of tests to determine whether it lives up to its claims of being the fastest....

Image by DC Studio, from Freepik FBI Ran Money-Laundering Operation To Trap Hackers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The FBI arrested one of the dark web’s most prolific money launderers—and then secretly took over his operation for nearly a year to catch other criminals, as reported in a detailed analysis by 404 Media . In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Photo by appshunter.io on Unsplash Fiverr Switches To AI Structure And Lays Off 30% Of Workforce Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Israel-based platform Fiverr announced on Monday that it is laying off 250 employees, around 30% of its workforce. The company’s CEO, Micha Kaufman, revealed a restructuring plan to make Fiverr an AI-first company. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Google Photo Adds Default Gallery Access Feature to Select Smartphones Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor After rolling out the activity-based recommendation in February 2024, Google Photo’s new upgrade allows easy access to its library from select OEM gallery app. iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users will need to be patient for the feature, as the company has yet to reveal any dates regarding its availability....

Speed 6.9 / 10 Servers 7.0 / 10 User Experience 7.6 / 10 Support 7.5 / 10 Pricing 7.3 / 10 Guard StreetReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Guard Street Overview While Guard Street is a decent VPN, you can get better quality VPNs at an affordable price. Surfshark , for example, offers premium VPN features for a super low monthly fee — so you don’t have to settle for less....

How to Fix Apex Legends Lag: 10 Best Solutions (Tested 2026) Written by Daniel Knight Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Stuttering, latency, and packet loss are the last things you want to see as you’re closing in on a win in Apex Legends. PC games like Apex Legends usually lag when your hardware doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements needed to run the game. It can also occur if your in-game settings are too high for your computer to handle....

How to Get Unbanned From Twitch Chat in No Time (in 2026) Written by Mariah Shanice Basa Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Unintentional or unfair chat bans are a common occurrence on Twitch . These types of bans are often lifted after an appeal. However, the appeal process takes time. The game you’re playing or watching will be over before you regain access. You can use a virtual private network (VPN) if you’re in the middle of a stream and need to return to the chat immediately ....