Photo by Elliott Brennan on Unsplash European Union Signs €10.6 Billion Agreement To Launch Satellite Constellation Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission announced a €10.6 billion agreement to develop and launch a satellite constellation in a program known as the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity, and Security by Satellite (IRIS). In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! ESA and the EU announced a €10....

Photo by Alena Plotnikova on Unsplash Experts Warn AI Sycophancy Is A “Dark Pattern” Used for Profit Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Experts warn that AI models’ sycophantic personalities are being used as a “dark pattern” to engage users and manipulate them for profit. The chatbot’s flattering behavior can foster addiction and fuel delusions, potentially leading to the condition known as “AI psychosis....

Image from Freepik Family of High School Student Sues Over AI Cheating Allegation Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The family argues AI usage was not addressed in the school’s handbook. Student received detention, grade reduction, and missed National Honor Society eligibility. The lawsuit calls for clearer AI policies and teacher training in schools....

Flagstar Bank Data Breach Affects Over 800K Customers Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer In a recent notification, Michigan-based Flagstar Bank warned its customers about the exposure of their personal information due to a breach suffered by its third-party service provider. With total assets of over $31 billion and more than 150 branches across several US states, Flagstar Bank was one of the largest financial services provider in the country, before its acquisition in 2022....

Photo by Jeff Fitlow for Rice University Flexible Electrodes Allow Recording of Spinal Activity During Movement Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor This week, Cell Reports published a study on a new technology for recording the activity of neurons in the spinal cord of mice during movement. This technology, called a spinalNET , is a flexible electrode that can be implanted in the mouse’s spine....

Photo by Peter Stumpf on Unsplash Google Launches New Features For Google Vids And Expands Access To All Users Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Google launched new AI-powered features for its Workspace app, Google Vids, and expanded access to the video-editing platform on Wednesday. The basic version is now available to all users for free. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Hacker Leaks Collection of 10 Billion Passwords From Users Worldwide Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A hacker under the user name ObamaCare posted on an underground hacker forum a compilation of 9,948,575,739 passwords in plaintext through a file titled “rockyou2024.txt” on July 4th. The leak has been discovered by researchers at Cybernews , who consider this to be the largest password compilation leak in history....

image by 羽諾 YUNO, from Flickr Hackers Hijack Robot Vacuums To Broadcast Racial Slurs Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Hackers remotely accessed Ecovacs Deebot X2s vacuums in multiple US cities. The exact number of compromised devices from Ecovacs remains unclear. Ecovacs acknowledged the breach and began an internal security investigation. Hackers have infiltrated robot vacuum cleaners in several US cities, exploiting security vulnerabilities in the Ecovacs Deebot X2s models....

Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Health Fintech PayZen Secures $232 Million in Series B Round Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The San Francisco-based company provides healthcare financial solutions with the help of modern technologies, to help patients in the United States design personalized payment plans to cover medical expenses and make healthcare more accessible. With the incorporation of AI and ML models, the company expects to provide better data-driven solutions to keep patients and healthcare providers reaching better financial agreements....

How to Access Upwork While Visiting Russia Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Internet censorship is on the rise in Russia. In a stunning series of bans, new laws, and battles between technology and government, the blocklist for the world’s ninth-largest country has mushroomed. One of the biggest blows of late has been the on-and-off blocking of global freelancing platform Upwork . Based in the US, Upwork allows freelancers in a number of different disciplines including editing/writing, code writing, personal assistants, data entry, etc....

How to Cancel NordVPN Offer & Get a Refund in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor NordVPN is one of the top VPNs on my list but I know it might not fit everyone’s requirements. If you’ve just purchased and already know you need a different VPN, it’s easy to cancel your NordVPN offer and get your money back quickly ....

How to Safely Watch the 2026 NBA Playoffs Online Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor After doing extensive research, I created this list of official broadcasters for the 2026 NBA Playoffs that won’t require you to risk your internet security . However, you should note that these streaming platforms are only accessible from a few countries. Even if you live where these platforms are available, you must still secure your connection with a VPN to avoid getting spied on or leaking your IP address....

How to Watch NCAA College Football Securely — 2026 Guide Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer You can’t watch the most anticipated NCAA college football matches outside the US due to broadcasting restrictions. Theoretically, a VPN can provide an IP address in the US but accessing NCAA outside the country can infringe copyrights, which I don’t condone. If you’re in the US, you can use a VPN to stream NCAA college football....

How to Watch Porn Anonymously & Unblock Porn Sites Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Government censorship, restrictive networks, and hidden online threats make it tricky to watch porn safely and anonymously. Without the right tools, your browsing activity can be exposed to prying eyes — like your ISP, hackers, or even porn sites collecting your data. Plus, many networks block adult content entirely so you can’t visit your favorite sites....

How to Watch Porn Anonymously & Unblock Porn Sites Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Government censorship, restrictive networks, and hidden online threats make it tricky to watch porn safely and anonymously. Without the right tools, your browsing activity can be exposed to prying eyes — like your ISP, hackers, or even porn sites collecting your data. Plus, many networks block adult content entirely so you can’t visit your favorite sites....

How to Watch the 2023 FIBA World Cup With a VPN Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The 2023 FIBA World Cup tournament is one of the most anticipated basketball events of the year. Unfortunately, the games will only be shown in some countries, and won’t be available to view if you live elsewhere. A VPN can route your internet traffic through a server in another country. This allows you to access content that isn’t available where you are....

Photo by Gabrielle Henderson on Unsplash Instagram Hits 3 Billion Active Users And Reveals Growth Strategy Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Instagram announced on Wednesday that it has reached the milestone of 3 billion monthly active users. The company says it will continue focusing on video and improving its algorithm. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Instagram announced it has reached 3 billion active users....

Is Airplane WiFi Safe? Best VPNs for In-Flight Browsing in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Navigating the web while flying is convenient, but airplane WiFi is a prime target for hackers . Imagine logging into your bank account and learning that your sensitive data has been stolen. Using a VPN is the most effective way to protect yourself when surfing above the clouds. Despite their popularity on the ground, many VPNs can’t keep you safe on airplane WiFi ....

Is Antivirus Software Still Worth Having in 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist It’s important, now more than ever, to have a premium antivirus protecting your system at all times. The built-in protection that various platforms provide nowadays is enough at a basic level but it can’t detect 100% of malware the way top-tier antiviruses can. Newer and more dangerous threats are evolving every other day and top-tier antiviruses are equipped to keep up with changing threats....

Image by Xavi Cabrera, from Unsplash LegoGPT: AI Turns Text Prompts Into Lego Creations Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have introduced LegoGPT, a new AI system that builds real-world Lego creations from written descriptions. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: It ensures physical stability using physics-aware rollback. Trained on 47,000 stable Lego structures and GPT-4o captions....