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Image by note thanun, from Unsplash AI Boosts Deep Learning In Chinese High School English Classes Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A 2025 study finds AI-driven teaching boosts deep learning and critical thinking in Chinese high school English, improving student engagement and creativity. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: AI improves deep learning in Chinese high school English lessons....

Air Europa Cyberattack Exposes Customer Payment Card Information Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Spain’s third largest airline, Air Europa in an email warned customers about the theft of their payment card information, following a recent data breach incident. ‘’In accordance with this commitment, we inform you that a cybersecurity incident was recently detected in one of our systems consisting of possible unauthorized access to your bank card data,’’ the email said....

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Bitcoin Dips Below $57,000 Amid Crypto Market Turbulence Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Bitcoin (BTC) slid by over 6% to trade just below $57,000 on May 1, ahead of an interest rate announcement by the US Federal Reserve scheduled for the same day. The fall was in line with the broader crypto market, with major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) also registering a decline. ETH was down by almost 6%, trading just below $2,900, according to Coingecko ....

Image from Freepik ChatGPT To Boost Self-Driving Cars 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! Engineers found LLMs like ChatGPT can enhance AV driving capabilities. LLMs help AVs interpret commands naturally, improving user experience. AVs using LLMs were rated more comfortable than traditional models. Purdue University engineers have reported that autonomous vehicles (AVs) can leverage ChatGPT and other chatbots, powered by artificial intelligence algorithms known as large language models (LLMs), to enhance their driving capabilities....

XOCEAN USVs supporting the development of new Offshore Wind Farms off New York. Photo courtesy of XOCEAN Climate Tech Company XOCEAN Raises €115M To Expand Operations Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Irish climate tech company recently raised €115 million in a growth equity round to support its expansion efforts. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Image by AFGE, from Wikimedia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton Delivers Historic AI-Generated Speech Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) made history on July 25 by delivering the first-ever speech on the House floor using an AI-generated voice, highlighting Disability Pride Month and her personal battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Rep. Jennifer Wexton , diagnosed with PSP last year, used an AI voice model to address the House of Representatives....

Image by Pierre Borthiry - Peiobty, from Unsplash Crypto Exchange Cetus Hit By Second-Largest Hack Of 2025 Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Cetus Protocol was hacked for $223 million in cryptocurrency, prompting a platform freeze, whitehat deal, and a $5 million public bounty. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: $162 million of stolen assets were successfully paused. Cetus offered whitehat deal to attacker....

Image by Scarecrow artworks, from Unsplash Cybercriminals Use Fake AI Tools To Spread Ransomware and Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Cybercriminals disguise ransomware as fake AI tools, exploiting growing AI demand to infect business systems with CyberLock, Lucky_Gh0$t, and Numero malware. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Numero malware pretends to be InVideo AI, corrupting Windows systems....

Does Netflix Work with Hotspot Shield? (Tested 2026) Written by Joel Timothy Online Privacy Advocate Different countries host different Netflix content , so some shows and movies are only available in specific locations. This is due to broadcasting regulations and copyright laws. A VPN like Hotspot Shield can technically change the appearance of your device’s location, which could let you view Netflix content from other countries. However, this goes against the Netflix purchaser agreement, and could be breaking copyright law....

Image by Bjoertvedt, from Wikimedia Commons DOJ Adviser’s Past In Piracy And Hacking Comes Under Spotlight Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Christopher Stanley, a senior advisor in the U.S. Justice Department, has come under scrutiny for his past activities as a hacker and distribution of pirated software, as first reported in an exclusive article by Reuters . In a rush?...

Image by WebFactory Ltd, from Unsplash DollyWay Malware Scheme Infects Over 20,000 WordPress Sites Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager GoDaddy Security researchers have uncovered a massive malware operation called “DollyWay World Domination” that has been quietly infecting over 20,000 websites since 2016. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Malware uses advanced tricks like automatic reinfection and hiding in plugins to stay undetected....

Image by Kelly Sikkema, from Unsplash DoubleClickjacking: How A New Cyberattack Targets User Interactions Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Cybersecurity expert Pablos Yibelo has announced today DoubleClickjacking, a web attack leveraging double-click timing to deceive users into executing sensitive actions on websites. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! DoubleClickjacking exploits the timing gap between two clicks in a double-click sequence....

Photo by appshunter.io on Unsplash Duolingo Becomes An AI-First Company, Replacing Contractors With AI Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Duolingo announced this Monday that it has officially become an “AI-first” company, gradually replacing contractors with AI capable of handling their work. The company’s CEO, Luis von Ahn, sent an email to employees that was later shared on Duolingo’s LinkedIn account....

Photo by Freepik Google Launches NotebookLM Mobile App For Android And iOS Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Google has launched a new mobile app for its AI tool, NotebookLM. The app includes all the basic features and new features and is now available on both iOS and Android. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Google has launched the NotebookLM mobile app for Android and iOS....

Guide to Using the Deep Web for Legitimate Academic Research Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Whether you’re a postgrad looking to find some original source material for a research paper, or you’re a seasoned journalist, scientist or career academic, it can be an uphill battle to find hyper-specific, niche research through Google . Do Academics Really Use the Deep Web? You may be wondering if it’s safe to use the Deep Web — I understand your reluctance....

Image by Nahel Hadi, from Unsplash Hackers Exploit Critical GoAnywhere File Transfer Flaw To Deploy Medusa Ransomware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Hackers are exploiting a severe GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer flaw to execute remote code, steal data, and deploy Medusa ransomware. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hackers can remotely execute code using forged license response signatures....

Photo by appshunter.io on Unsplash Hackers Exploit Google Calendar And Gmail In Phishing Attacks Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert A new report shared by Check Point researchers revealed that malicious actors have been exploiting Google tools like Google Calendar and Google Drawings to send phishing emails. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Check Point shared a study revealing a recent trend where cybercriminals exploit Google Calendar for phishing Malicious actors send imitations of Google Calendar invitations to Gmail users and redirect them to malicious links to steal their data The data gathered in the study shows that more than 300 businesses have been attacked and over 4,000 phishing emails have been sent in the past four weeks The document states that cybercriminals have been altering the traditional email structure sent by Google Calendar to make it look authentic by changing the “sender” header....

Image by DC Studio, from Freepik Hackers Exploit SVG Files For Stealthier Phishing Attacks Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Hackers exploit SVG files in phishing emails, embedding fake forms or malware links. These files evade detection by security software, making rare SVG attachments suspicious and potentially dangerous. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! SVG files can include phishing forms to steal login credentials from unsuspecting users....

Image by Joniec Plumbing, from Unsplash Home-Services Industry Sees Gradual AI Integration Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager AI is changing how home repair works. Netic’s new platform helps plumbers and electricians predict needs, handle calls, and boost efficiency. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Netic automates customer calls and bookings for plumbers and electricians. The startup raised $20 million from Greylock and Founders Fund....