Image by Daniele Franchi, from Unsplash AI Misinformation Could Lead To Mass Bank Withdrawals Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A new British study warns that artificial intelligence-generated disinformation circulating on social media is increasing the risk of bank runs, urging financial institutions to enhance their monitoring efforts, as first reported by Reuters . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

AI Models Forecast Viral Mutations, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor AI is playing a significant role in helping scientists predict how viruses evolve, potentially improving pandemic preparedness and aiding in the development of vaccines and antiviral treatments. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! AI is helping predict viral evolution, improving vaccine and treatment development....

Image by Srinivasan Venkataraman, from Unsplash AI Startup Mechanize Aims To Replace All Professional Roles Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The AI startup Mechanize has stated a controversial goal: to automate all professional roles, starting from software developers, through to teachers, and extending to lawyers and caregivers. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Mechanize aims to automate all professional roles using reinforcement learning systems....

Image by Trump White House Archived, from Flickr AI Video of Trump Kissing Musk’s Feet Broadcast In Federal Agency Offices Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager An AI-generated video depicting President Donald Trump sucking Elon Musk’s toes aired on a loop across the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Monday morning, as first reported by 404Media ....

Image by Marco Lenti, from Unsplash Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The New York Times licensed its content to Amazon for A.I. use. The deal includes news, NYT Cooking, and The Athletic content. Amazon may use Times content in Alexa and A.I. model training. In 2023, The Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using its articles to train chatbots without permission....

An Android Video Game With 1 Million Downloads Compromised Users’ Personal Information Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Tap Busters: Bounty Hunters, a well-known mobile game, has exposed users’ confidential data. In Google Play Store, Tap Busters: Bounty Hunters has been downloaded more than one million times and has a 4.5-star rating based on more than 45k reviews. In gameplay, players become bounty hunters looking to dominate the galaxy by defeating villains and gathering loot as they go through alien worlds....

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash. Anthropic Hits $3 Billion Annualized Revenue Milestone Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The AI Startup Anthropic is projected to generate $3 billion in annualized revenue this year. The company’s figures jumped from $1 billion to $3 billion in just five months, largely due to its strategic focus on business-to-business (B2B) deals. In a rush?...

Image by Subarasikiai, from Pixabay Apple Introduces Hearing Aid Feature for AirPods Pro 2, Awaiting FDA Approval Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Apple announced on Monday a range of hearing health updates for the AirPods Pro 2. These include a new “clinical-grade” hearing aid feature designed for users with mild to moderate hearing loss. The hearing aid functionality is currently awaiting FDA approval, but the company states that it expects clearance soon....

Image by AP, from FMT Apple Urged to Remove AI Feature After False Headline Controversy Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A major journalism watchdog has urged Apple to withdraw its generative AI feature after the tool falsely attributed a headline about a high-profile murder case to BBC News. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Apple’s AI tool falsely attributed a headline about Luigi Mangione to BBC News....

Image by Elf-Moondance, from Pixabay Audible Introduces AI-Powered Voice Replica Technology For Narrators Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The voice replica technology will allow narrators to take on more projects simultaneously, ensuring a steady stream of income. Narrators will still have full control over the projects they choose to audition for and can use either their live voice or the AI-generated replica....

Best Online Poker VPN in 2026: 5 Top VPNs for Online Poker Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager PokerStars, GGPoker, and other online poker sites block VPN connections to avoid betting from unlicensed locations . Some even ban accounts and keep your winnings if a VPN is detected, despite using a VPN simply to keep your connection secure. It’s difficult to find the best VPN for online poker that works reliably and keeps your gaming secure and private....

BlackCat Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility for Seiko Data Breach Incident Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer BlackCat Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility for Seiko Data Breach Incident The notorious ransomware group, BlackCat/ALPHV claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Japanese watchmaker Seiko. The July 28, data breach incident was disclosed by the company in a statement, published earlier this month. Japan-headquartered Seiko Group Corp., manufacturer of clocks, watches, semiconductors, jewelry, and optical elements, employs around 12,000 employees and has annual revenue of more than $1....

Image by Freepik Character.AI Accused Of Promoting Self-Harm, Violence And Sexual Content In Youth Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Two families have filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, accusing the chatbot company of exposing children to sexual content and promoting self-harm and violence. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Lawsuit seeks temporary shutdown of Character.AI until alleged risks are addressed....

Image by Denys Nevozhai, from Unsplash China Offers Global South Role In AI Governance Push Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager China called for a new international AI cooperation body, warning that the technology risks becoming monopolized by a restricted number of powerful players. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: China proposed a global AI cooperation organization at the WAIC in Shanghai....

China: A Tech Savvy Travel Guide for 2026 Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Whether you are traveling to China for business or pleasure, the key to having a successful trip is being prepared. From getting your Visa to must-have apps, and to tips on how to get around or access popular websites that are blocked by the Chinese government and everything in between. Editor’s Note: Due to the strict internet regulations in China, VPN connections can be unstable at times....

Comparing VPN Protocols — Which VPN Protocol to Use? Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert Choosing between VPN protocols can be challenging, as they’re often explained with hard to understand technical terms. Most of them work well on modern devices — using a specific protocol will give you the best performance for certain online activities . To save you the trouble, I tested all the common VPN protocols to see what works best in different situations ....

Data Breach: Student Data Compromised in Leak Involving Libyan Ministry of Education Written by Cyber Research Team WizCase What’s Going On? The WizCase web security team, led by Avishai Efrat, discovered a 2GB data leak originating from the Libyan Ministry of Education. The server, which is hosted in Germany and uses an Elasticsearch engine, contained personal details for over 55,000 exchange students from around the world. The Libyan Ministry of Education has a program that assists students in finding suitable exchange programs....

Image by Sangharsh Lohakare, from Unsplash DNA Sequencing May Become Prime Target For Hackers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Next-generation DNA sequencing is revolutionizing medicine—but a new study warns it’s increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks that could compromise health and privacy. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Genomic data can be de-anonymized through public genealogy databases. AI tools used in genetic analysis are vulnerable to adversarial attacks....

Image by vecstock, from Unsplash European Foreign Ministry Hit By DoNot APT Cyber-Espionage Attack Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The hacker group DoNot APT performed a secretive cyberattack against a European foreign ministry, using fake emails and malware which demonstrated the advancement of worldwide espionage tactics. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Attack began with a phishing email impersonating defense officials....

FCC Raises Benchmark of High-Speed Broadband Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially changed its definition of broadband from 25Mbps/3Mbps to 100Mbps/20Mbps. The March 14 decision comes 9 years after its last redefinition and concludes that “advanced telecommunications capability is not being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion based on the total number of Americans, Americans in rural areas, and people living on Tribal lands....