Image by CDC, from Unsplash Robot That Helps Seniors Walk, Sit, And Avoid Falls Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager MIT researchers created E-BAR, a robot designed to help seniors move safely at home, supporting them during daily tasks and preventing falls. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: E-BAR lifts users and catches falls with airbags. The robot moves with omnidirectional wheels....

RockYou2024: How I Might Have (Accidentally) Been the Source of a 10 Billion Password Leak Written by Ata Hakcil Cybersecurity Research Team Leader Reader’s Comments 1 The recent “ RockYou2024 ” leak is the latest major data breach that has the world of cybersecurity talking. A huge 155GB file containing 10 billion supposed plaintext passwords – the largest compilation of passwords ever recorded – was posted on a forum on July 4th, 2024....

Photo by René Ranisch on Unsplash Russia Restricts WhatsApp And Telegram Voice Calls Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Russia announced on Wednesday that voice calls on the messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp will be restricted. The government accuses the platforms of failing to provide law enforcement with information related to fraud and terrorism. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Image by Mohammad Rahmani, from Unsplash Slow Pisces Tricks Crypto Devs With Fake Job Offers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A North Korean hacking group known as Slow Pisces is tricking cryptocurrency developers into running malicious code disguised as job application challenges. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Malware activates after checking the victim’s location and system configuration....

Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Snapchat Starts Charging Users For “Memories” Storage Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The social media platform Snapchat announced new Memories Storage Plans last Friday. Users with more than 5 gigabytes of stored content in their accounts will be required to choose one of the paid plans within the next year. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Image by Vilma Liella from Flickr Sonova Introduces New AI-Powered Hearing Aid Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Sonova has announced yesterday a new hearing aid that employs real-time AI to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments. According to Reuters , this device is first product of this kind in the global market. The new device, named Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio, uses real-time AI to tackle the significant challenge of understanding speech in noisy environments....

The Complete Guide to Online Parental Controls (2026) Written by Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 1 Keeping children safe in an increasingly digital world is a challenging task for any parent. Without the proper controls, kids can be exposed to a number of threats while taking part in activities online . Multiple organizations that track online pedophilia estimate that there are 500,000 sexual predators are active on the internet each day....

Toyota Discloses Another Data Breach Involving Customers in Asia and Oceania Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer In a statement released this week, Toyota announced discovery of another data breach exposing sensitive information of customers in Asia and Oceania (excluding Japan). The discovery was uncovered in wake of its ongoing investigation into the May 12 data leak incident which left several Japanese customers data at risk. According to the automaker, this breach was also a result of database misconfiguration of its cloud environment which are managed by TOYOTA Connected Corporation (TC)....

Photo by Kanchanara on Unsplash Trump’s Crypto Company World Liberty Financial Launches Strategic Token Reserve Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The crypto platform World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) business backed by Trump and his sons, announced a new strategic token reserve to support major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Upgraded Xenomorph Android Banking Trojan Resurfaces with Greater Potency Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A recently released version of the Xenomorph Android malware has expanded its nefarious capabilities by introducing a sophisticated Automated Transfer System (ATS) framework, along with capable of stealing login credentials of 400+ financial institutions. The latest version of the Android banking trojan, known as “Xenomorph 3rd generation” by the Hadoken Security Group, has been found to possess advanced features that allow malicious actors to conduct financial fraud with a high degree of ease and efficiency....

Speed 4.2 / 10 Servers 9.4 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 VPNGatesReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer VPNGates Overview The first thing that grabbed our attention, when reviewing VPNGates, was its experience, as it’s been operating since 2007. A VPN that has lasted so long in the market is usually promising, yet sadly, we found VPNGates lacked several of the key features you’d expect from a quality VPN ....

Image by Anna yang, from Unsplash Woman Ends Marriage After AI ‘Reads’ Cheating in Coffee Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A Greek woman ended her 12-year marriage after ChatGPT allegedly “read” signs of her husband’s affair in a coffee cup. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Woman used ChatGPT to read coffee grounds. AI claimed husband was fantasizing about another woman....

10 Best VPN Services in 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Finding a good VPN is like trying to pick the best coffee in a busy city — each cafe claims to be the “best,” but you won’t know until you try. Trouble is, a bad VPN pick can leave you with snail-slow speeds , no access to your favorite platforms, or a provider quietly logging your data....

Image by WebFactory Ltd, from Unsplash 10,000 WordPress Sites Hacked To Spread Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Over 10,000 WordPress websites have been hacked to distribute malware targeting both Windows and macOS users, security researchers at c/side revealed this week. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Attackers target outdated WordPress plugins to inject malicious JavaScript. Malware includes AMOS for macOS and SocGholish for Windows....

Image by Mike Mozart, from Flickr 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy, Raising Concerns Over Genetic Data Sales Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving the fate of millions of customers’ genetic information uncertain. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The breach exposed genetic and ancestry data of nearly seven million users....

5 Best VPNs for TP-Link Routers in 2026: Easy Setup Guide Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Using a VPN with your TP-Link router is an excellent way to boost security for your device network — especially when you have devices that don’t natively support a VPN app. However, not all VPNs are compatible with TP-Link routers . It’s vital to choose one that is easy to configure, has impressive connection speeds, and premium security and privacy features to protect your entire network....

7 Best VPNs for Android – Tested & Safe Apps (2026) Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Reader’s Comments 4 Although there are hundreds of VPN apps for Android devices, many of them are not worth your money or the risk to your security. Some don’t work properly, while many collect your browsing data to sell for profit. There are even fake VPN apps created by hackers to distribute malware and steal your personal information....

A Comprehensive Cyberbullying Guide for Parents Written by Ben Pilkington Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Digital technology is ubiquitous . Nearly three-quarters of people in the UK say they’re on the internet at least twice a day . For many of us, no doubt, it’s even more . This has its advantages. We’ve got access to almost limitless information and we can communicate with anyone from anywhere in the world. This won’t surprise parents, but children and teenagers are online a lot nowadays too ....

Ad Fraud Targeting Korean Android Users Discovered in 43 Google Media Streaming Apps Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A recent investigation into Google Play Store apps revealed a fraudulent campaign followed by some developers. The malicious practice of invisible ads that is particularly directed at Korean Android users loads ads while the device screen is switched off. McAfee’s Mobile Research Team in an advisory stated that initially this practice might seem user-friendly, however, it violates the Google Play Developer policy regarding the display of ads....

Image by Jonas Allert, from Unsplash Age-Verification Laws Push Users To Unregulated Online Sites Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The new age verification rules have pushed users to visit noncompliant websites that put their privacy at risk. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Sites ignoring the law see doubled or tripled user visits. U.S. has 25 states with similar age-verification laws....