Image by Drazen Zigic, from Unsplash Elderly Man Dies Trying To Meet AI Chatbot He Thought Was Real Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A 76-year-old New Jersey resident lost his life as he rushed to meet a Meta AI chatbot who he believed was a real woman. The story led to safety concerns surrounding digital companion policies. In a rush?...

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 7.0 / 10 User Experience 9.0 / 10 Support 8.0 / 10 Pricing 8.0 / 10 FastVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert FastVPN Overview FastVPN promises to work with global streaming sites and offers top-notch security and privacy without costing too much. I was curious about whether it holds up to its claims, so I tested FastVPN to see how good it is....

Good Grammar Saves Lives and Other Reasons It’s Important Written by Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Your grammar skills, whether good or bad, often leave people with a lasting impression about who you are. Yet grammar errors are still extremely common as they’re so easy to miss . Unfortunately, many grammar mistakes come at the price of being misunderstood, made fun of, or even losing a job. Luckily, poor grammar skills can be fixed as long as you’re aware of them ....

HBO Max VPN Not Working? Try These Fixes (2026) Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Kate Hawkins Former Editor You can still use a VPN to stream Max, but many don’t work as the platform actively blocks VPN IP addresses. Before you decide to change your VPN, I recommend troubleshooting and trying a few easy fixes that have worked for me . But if you’re not using a good VPN, there’s a big chance that the problem will reoccur....

Photo by Charlie Deets on Unsplash Hertz Offers EV Rentals To Customers At Discounted Prices In The U.S. Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The rental company Hertz has offered EV renters the possibility to buy the vehicles directly from them at a special price. Users on Reddit have been sharing the offers for vehicles such as Tesla, Polestars, and Chevy Bolts....

Speed 3.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 7.0 / 10 Support 8.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 HideIPVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer HideIPVPN Overview HideIPVPN offers one of the widest arrays of encryption protocols in the VPN market and offers excellent security. That’s a great start, but unfortunately, after extensive testing, I found it fell short in many areas....

How to Change Steam Region Safely & Legally in 2026 Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Steam has tightened its regional policies, and trying to bypass them can lead to serious consequences — including account suspension. But if you’ve genuinely moved to another country or are studying abroad, you can change your region legally and safely as long as you follow Steam’s strict rules ....

How to Download and Install ExpressVPN on Any Device (2026) Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert Aside from being the fastest and most reliable VPN, ExpressVPN is really easy to install. It’s compatible with most devices, including desktops, mobile phones, and even routers. In this article, I’ll show you the simple steps to install ExpressVPN on your device. I recommend ExpressVPN over all other options as it offers unbreakable security, consistently maintains fast connection speeds, and has a massive variety of 3,000+ servers across 105 countries....

How to Get a United Arab Emirates (UAE) IP Address in 2026 Written by Vanessa Teng Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you can’t stream your favorite shows on Starzplay Arabia or watch the news on Emarat TV when you travel abroad, then you’ve been geoblocked. The good news is, you can regain access to these sites by getting a United Arab Emirates IP address with a VPN . Unfortunately, not all VPNs have servers in the UAE, so I’ve done the research to find the best ones that actually work....

How to Unblock Instagram at School in 2026: VPN, Tor, & More Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Being unable to use Instagram at school is frustrating. School networks block social media to minimize distractions during classes. This can feel limiting when you want to stay connected during breaks and watch your friends’ Stories before they disappear. Although there are many ways to access Instagram at school, using a VPN is the most effective....

How to Watch NBC With a VPN (Tested in 2026) Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Technically, it’s possible to use a VPN to make it appear as though you’re in the US to watch NBC somewhere else. However, this goes against NBC’s terms of use, and could be considered copyright infringement. My team and I don’t condone this behavior. If you still want to use a VPN while watching NBC, know that only a few VPNs actually work, since the network blocks VPN connections to protect its license....

How to Watch NFL Games With a VPN (Tested in 2026) Written by Ashleigh Naidoo Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Certain NFL games are not available on your favorite streaming platform due to broadcasting rights. Depending on your location in the US (and UK, Ireland, or Canada), and IP address, you might be unable to watch out-of-market NFL matches and experience blackouts. If you’re elsewhere, you can watch live games with NFL Game Pass Pro INTL....

How to Watch Twitch Streams With a VPN in 2026 Written by Stephen Wright Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Twitch streams are among the most popular and entertaining content out there. However, each streamer defines where their streams will be available, so, unfortunately, not every stream or streamer is available worldwide . However, a VPN will protect your entire connection while watching Twitch . I suggest getting ExpressVPN, as it provides reliable security without compromising speeds....

Is Winzip Driver Updater a Virus? Removal Guide 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Winzip Driver Updater is not a virus — it’s a Windows-specific potentially unwanted program (PUP) that tries to steal your data and scams you into buying a useless premium subscription. Like all PUPs, it uses your CPU and disk resources, slowing your computer down. I bought the subscription and set up the software on my testing device to evaluate its promised capabilities....

Image by Ayman Ahmed, from Unsplash Japan Deploys Laser Drones to Stop Bird Flu Outbreaks Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Japanese telecommunications giant NTT has launched a new high-tech defense against avian influenza , drones equipped with repellent lasers designed to scare off wild birds before they spread the deadly virus. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Kids Online: 40 Stats about Usage, Benefits, and Risks Written by Aishah Mustapha Content Writer Children huddled around playing games together on their iPads, virtual friend requests from new gaming buddies, and kids meeting their friends online for a playdate. These are common scenarios thanks to the internet and modern technologies. From online streaming to social media and gaming, kids have access to a whole different world outside of their families, schools, and communities....

McAfee vs Bitdefender 2026: Which Antivirus Is Best for You? Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer With almost identical features, McAfee and Bitdefender appear to be similar on the surface , making it tough to choose between them. That’s why I tested both antivirus programs and compared them in 15 different categories to find out which brand is the best. Following extensive testing, McAfee emerged as the superior choice, albeit with only a slight advantage....

Photo by Shutter Speed on Unsplash Meta Faces Antitrust Trial Over Its Social Media Empire In The U.S. Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Meta’s antitrust trial, one of the biggest over the past few years, began this Monday. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, attended court to defend his company against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) accusation that Meta built a monopoly through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp....

Image by franco alva, from Unsplash Meta Sued For Allegedly Using Porn To Train AI Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Adult film producers Strike 3 Holdings and Counterlife Media, have launched a major lawsuit against Meta, accusing the tech giant to have illegally downloaded and distributed almost 2,400 copyrighted adult films in order to train its AI models. In a rush?...

Image by charlesdeluvio, from Unsplash New AI Code Vulnerability Exposes Millions to Potential Cyberattacks Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Reader’s Comments 1 Researchers at Pillar Security have uncovered a significant vulnerability in GitHub Copilot and Cursor, two widely used AI-powered coding assistants. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hackers can exploit AI coding assistants by injecting hidden instructions into rule files....