Image by James Yarema, from Unsplash Study Finds 75% of Popular Free Apps Collect Excessive Data Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new study shows how three out of four of the most popular free apps in the United States are collecting excessive amounts of user data. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: 75% of top free U....

Image by Mohammed Hassan, from Pxhere Texas Law Protecting Children Online Partially Blocked Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A federal judge has issued a partial block on Texas’s SCOPE Act. The law, aimed at regulating minors’ online access, was set to take effect on September 1st. The judge halted it just before its implementation, citing concerns over free speech....

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....

🛡️ Security 8 / 10 💡 Features 7 / 10 👍 Ease of Use 8 / 10 📞 Support 4 / 10 🏷️ Pricing 8 / 10 Written By Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Total Password Overview Total Password is a password manager by Total Security Limited , the company behind the renowned TotalAV antivirus. I wanted to learn whether the password manager is as reliable as the company’s antivirus, so I put it through rigorous tests to find out....

Photo by Marcin Nowak on Unsplash UK Changes AI Watchdog’s Name And Partners With Anthropic Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The United Kingdom announced a name change for its AI watchdog and a new partnership with the American AI company Anthropic. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The UK renamed its AI Safety Institute to the AI Security Institute....

Photo by Kevin Quezada on Unsplash United Nations Calls For Global Cooperation To Regulate Earth Orbit Traffic Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert A United Nations panel on space traffic coordination declared that urgent measures must be taken by nations and companies worldwide to track and effectively manage satellites in Earth’s orbit. Sharing data to avoid collisions is one of the strategies suggested by the panel in October to avoid the disruption of global communication, scientific exploration, and navigation....

Valid Net Nanny Coupon for February 2026: Save up to 30% Today Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer It seems like you’re never more than a Google search away from finding a parental control coupon, that’s probably how you ended up here. The tough part is knowing which coupons and deals are real, and which are just click-bait – making up a non-existent deal just to bring you on the website....

Photo courtesy of XPENG. XPENG and Volkswagen Group China to Jointly Build One of the Largest Super-Fast Charging Networks in China Volkswagen And Xpeng Expand Partnership To Build Ultra-Fast EV Charging Network In China Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Volkswagen and the Chinese automaker Xpeng Motors announced a partnership expansion to develop a joint ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network in China this Monday....

Speed 8.4 / 10 Servers 7.2 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 10 / 10 VPN99Review 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer VPN99 Overview If you’re in a hurry, here’s the bottom line — You can get more servers globally, better VPN features, and 24/7 customer support with Surfshark for the same price or less....

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....

20 Useful Apps for Kids with Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities Written by Zephin Livingston Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Teaching a child is hard. Even if a child is neurotypical, there are still many challenges parents will face every single day. When your child has a learning disability, it’s even more difficult, and learning disabilities are more common than you might think. As of 2019, 6.7 million students from ages 3-21 in US public schools were served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act....

5 Best Free PowerPoint Alternatives [TESTED in 2026] Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Quick Summary : After testing and reviewing dozens of presentation tools, I found that WPS is the best alternative for PowerPoint and you can download it for free . It has professional templates, allows for customization and creativity and it is really easy to use! PowerPoint is usually the first program that comes to mind when looking for a presentation tool....

5 Best VPNs for Disney Plus That Still Work in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Disney+ is not available in some countries like Pakistan, Kenya, and Cuba. Its content library also varies by location to comply with licensing agreements. If you try to sign in from a different country without a local IP address, you might not be able to watch certain titles. If you want to use a VPN for safe streaming, be aware that some may not work because Disney+ actively blocks VPN connections to protect its licensing agreements....

5 Best VPNs for Huawei Phones – Fast & Safe 2026 Written by Mariah Shanice Basa Cybersecurity & Tech Writer After reading the news about privacy concerns surrounding Huawei devices (and the resulting corporate bans imposed by various countries against the company), I knew I had to protect my data. The trouble is, it’s difficult to find a fast and safe VPN that also works with Huawei devices, as Google Play isn’t available for Huawei....

7 Best VPNs for Montreal to Stay Safe & Anonymous 2026 Written by Daniel Knight Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Your activities and data may be monitored if you use the internet in Montreal or other parts of Canada. Advertisers collect information for marketing purposes, and people are often targeted by hackers and cybercriminals. A VPN can keep your identity hidden and your data private when you’re online. It also enables you to access your favorite shows and home accounts if you’re visiting Montreal....

Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by Dr. Andrew Ng holds several key roles in the AI field. He manages AI Fund, a venture studio for AI startups; leads DeepLearning.AI, an AI education company; founded Landing AI, specializing in computer vision software; and co-founded Coursera, an online learning platform. He is also an adjunct professor at Stanford University. FCC Mandates “Broadband Nutrition Labels” To Be Displayed by ISPs for Most Broadband Plans Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer US Consumers will start seeing nutrition-like labels on most broadband plans at the store and online starting on April 10....

Image by pikisuperstar, from Freepik AI Poetry Preferred Over Human Poems In New Study Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Research shows people often prefer AI-generated poems, misidentifying them as human-written due to clarity and accessibility. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! AI poems are often judged more “human-like” than works by actual poets. Human poems are less accessible, often using complex metaphors and layered meanings....

Image by Pramod Tiwari, from Unsplash AI Use Surges in Workplaces, So Do Privacy Risks Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new international study reveals widespread AI use in workplaces, with nearly half of employees misusing tools like ChatGPT, often risking data exposure. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: 58% of global workers use AI regularly at their jobs....

Image by Freepik AI’s Unpredictability Challenges Safety And Alignment Efforts Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Efforts to align AI with human values may be futile, according to a recent analysis published by Scientific American . The study, authored by Marcus Arvan, highlights the unpredictable nature of large language models (LLMs) and their potential to act against human goals....

AP Stylebook Data Breach Results in Targeted Phishing Attacks Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The Associated Press announced that users of its old website ‘’AP Stylebook’’ had been hit by targeted phishing attacks as a result of the July 2023 data breach incident. The popular writing and editing style guide is used by several journalists, editors, and newsrooms across the world. The hackers managed to infiltrate the third-party maintained website to steal personal information of users....