Photo by Nicole Saavedra on Unsplash OpenAI Launches 4o Image Generation To Produce More Realistic Images Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI launched its most advanced image generation tool into its GPT-4o model this Tuesday. The company claims the new o4 image generation can produce more realistic and useful images, and performs better than previous DALL·E 3 models. The new AI tool has started to roll out to all users globally, including free accounts....

Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash OpenAI’s Valuation Reaches $157 Billion with New Deal 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! OpenAI raised $6.6bn in its latest funding and is now valued at $157 billion The startup expects a revenue of $3.7 billion in sales this year Over 1,700 people are currently working for the company OpenAI raised $6....

Image generated with DALL·E through ChatGPT Opinion: How The Paris AI Summit Strengthened Europe’s AI Ecosystem, Despite Criticism Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Although the international summit faced criticism, sparked further debate over the European Union AI Act, and failed to achieve full consensus among key leaders, it has positively influenced the development of artificial intelligence technologies in Europe. Companies like Mistral had the opportunity to showcase their innovations, and new investments are already underway...

Image generated with DALL·E through ChatGPT Opinion: What Is the Fediverse, and Why Is It Gaining Popularity Now? Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert A few days ago, Threads announced users are now able to follow other platforms in the fediverse . The news was shared with excitement by Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, and Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram and Threads, on Meta’s platform. However, something caught my attention and I saw a pattern in both publications: hundreds of users were confused and started asking what the fediverse was....

PSI Software SE and Fulton County Confirms Ransomware Attack Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Germany-based critical infrastructure software provider, PSI Software SE, confirmed a cyber incident to be a ransomware attack in a recent announcement on February 15. Operating at a global level, PSI Software provides software products and customized solutions to organizations in the logistics, energy, and manufacturing sectors....

Saks Fifth Avenue Targeted by Clop Ransomware, Retailer Alleges No Genuine Data Compromised Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue has reportedly been targeted by the Clop ransomware gang, according to information listed on their dark web leak site. However, the company has stated that the cyber attack did not impact any real customer data. The incident is just one example of Clop’s ongoing focus on exploiting vulnerabilities in GoAnywhere MFT servers that belong to established businesses....

Image by I Zhang, from Unsplash Senate Keeps AI Regulation Ban In Trump’s Budget Bill Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The provision to block U.S. states from enforcing their own AI laws stays in President Donald Trump’s broad tax and spending bill until further notice. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Senate OKs Trump’s AI law ban for now via budget reconciliation process....

Image by Artem Beliaikin, from Unsplash Signal Users Targeted By New Phishing Attack Exploiting Linked Devices Feature Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Cybercriminal groups are stepping up their efforts to infiltrate accounts on Signal, a secure messaging app used by journalists, activists, and others at risk of surveillance. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Phishing campaigns use fake QR codes to link victims’ accounts to malicious devices....

Image by Sagar Paranjape, from Unsplash Snakebite Crisis: Can AI Transform The Century-Old Approach To Antivenoms? Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers have used AI to design proteins that neutralize key toxins in snake venom, offering a potential pathway to more effective and accessible snakebite treatments. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! AI-designed proteins neutralize toxins in snake venom, potentially transforming antivenom treatments....

Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash South Korea Blocks DeepSeek Downloads Over Privacy Concerns Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor South Korean authorities have temporarily blocked app downloads for the Chinese AI model DeepSeek due to privacy concerns. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! South Korean authorities removed DeepSeek’s app from Google Play and the App Store on Saturday due to security concerns....

The Best Streaming VPNs for Every Device (Tested 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Accessing streaming services can be tricky when you travel abroad — regional restrictions mean you can’t view your favorite shows and movies or even log in to your account to watch the content you’ve rightfully paid for. Fortunately, you can avoid streaming issues by using a top-tier VPN to stream on all your devices from anywhere....

Image by ajay_suresh, from Flickr The New York Times Approves AI Tools For Newsroom Use Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The New York Times has given the green light for its newsroom staff to use artificial intelligence tools in editing, summarizing, coding, and even writing. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The New York Times approved AI tools for editing, summarizing, coding, and writing....

Image by Coolarts223, from Deviantart The Texas Heart Institute Implants Artificial Heart Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor On July 25, a team at the Texas Heart Institute (THI) successfully implanted the world’s first BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) in a human patient. This groundbreaking procedure marks a significant advancement in the treatment of severe heart failure, potentially offering a bridge to transplant for patients facing long wait times....

Photo by Julio Lopez on Unsplash Threads Introduces Post-Scheduling For Users And Businesses Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert The Head of Instagram and Threads Adam Mosseri announced a new post-scheduling feature for the platform Threads. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Threads is testing a new post-scheduling tool that will soon be released for all users The new feature will allow users and businesses to schedule posts but not comments Mosseri invited users selected for the test to share feedback during the testing period Mosseri explained that they have been developing the new tool this year and that it’s now in the testing process....

Image by Erik Mclean, from Unsplash TikTok Chromebook Challenge Sparks Fires In Schools Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A risky TikTok trend called the “Chromebook Challenge” is spreading across schools in the U.S., with students deliberately trying to set their school-issued laptops. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Students are setting Chromebooks on fire for a viral TikTok challenge....

Trust.Zone VPN Works With Netflix US if You Do This (2026) Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The TV shows and movies on Netflix US are not available in other countries due to the platform’s licensing agreements with production companies and TV networks. You can only watch exclusive American Netflix shows if you’re in the US and use a local IP address. A VPN however, can get you an IP address in the US to make it seem like you’re watching Netflix from the US....

Photo by Kanchanara on Unsplash U.S. Government Creates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With Seized Assets Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order this Thursday to establish a cryptocurrency reserve including Bitcoin and other currencies. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! President Trump signed an executive order to establish a U.S. cryptocurrency reserve, including Bitcoin....

Vodafone-Three Merger Raises Quality Concerns Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned about the proposed merger between UK telecoms companies Vodafone and Three, adding that the deal could lead to mobile customers facing higher prices and reduced quality. The CMA revealed this in a press release last week , just after it concluded its initial Phase 1 investigation on the proposed merger....

Photo by Hoseung Han on Unsplash Waymo and Uber Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Austin Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Waymo began offering robotaxi rides through Uber yesterday in Austin, Texas. Users in the area can experience the new technology at no extra cost. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Waymo and Uber launched robotaxi rides in Austin, allowing users to experience autonomous vehicles at no extra cost....

What Is a Dedicated IP? How to Get It & Do You Need One? Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor If you’ve ever tried to log in to online banking and been forced through extra verification steps, or struggled with endless CAPTCHAs just to load a page, you know the pain of sharing an IP with strangers. This happens when you’re using a shared IP address, and when one user’s behavior triggers red flags, everyone using it pays the price ....