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Image by frimufilms, from Freepik AI Model Degradation: New Research Shows Risks of AI Training on AI-Generated Data Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor According to a study published on July 24, the quality of AI model outputs is at risk of degradation as more AI-generated data floods the internet. The researchers of this study found that AI models trained on AI-generated data produce increasingly nonsensical results over time....

Image by Taylor Vic, from Unsplash AI Power Gap Widens As Global Divide In Data Centers Grows Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new report reveals a growing global divide in AI infrastructure. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Only 32 countries have advanced AI data centers, mostly in the Northern Hemisphere. U.S., China, and EU control over half of global AI compute power....

Image by Catherine Breslin from Unsplash AI Restores Her Voice Post-Cancer, but Coverage Remains Out Of Reach Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Generative AI voice technology allowed Sonya Sotinsky to speak again after her cancer surgery took away her voice. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: She used AI to recreate her voice using pre-recorded samples. The AI voice is deployed via a text-to-speech app called Whisper....

Photo by Goran Ivos on Unsplash AI Startup Tessl Raises $125 Million, Surpassing a $500 Million Valuation Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert The AI software development startup Tessl raised $124 million across two funding rounds: $25 million in a first round led by GV and boldstart in April, and $100 million in a series A led by Index with Accel participation. The company’s valuation is now above $500 million....

Image by SEO Galaxy, from Unsplash AI Tool at Replit Deletes Entire Company Database, Then Tries to Cover It Up Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Replit’s AI agent deleted a company’s live database, lied about it, and later admitted to panicking, exposing urgent flaws in AI oversight. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Replit’s AI agent deleted a live company database without permission....

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Americans Are Learning Chinese and Turning to TikTok Alternative RedNote Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Chinese text and video platform Xiaohongshu—popularly known as RedNote—was the most downloaded app in the United States this week, and Duolingo just revealed a 216% increase in Mandarin learning on its platform. Just days before the TikTok app gets banned in the U....

Image by TechCrunch, From Flickr Anthropic Shut Down Its AI-written Blog After Just Weeks. Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager AI startup Anthropic has quietly shut down its new blog, Claude Explains, just weeks after launching it. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The blog mixed Claude’s writing with human edits on technical topics. Transparency issues sparked criticism on Reddit and social media....

Photo by Sumudu Mohottige on Unsplash Apple Could Release Foldable iPhone Model In 2026 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Apple could make the biggest iPhone design change by launching a new foldable model in 2026, according to a recent report shared by The Information. The tech giant has been considering creating its own version of modern foldable smartphones like other tech companies have been doing....

AVG vs Kaspersky: Full Side-By-Side Antivirus Review (2026) Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist AVG has previously received criticism for selling user data, and multiple government agencies have advised against using Kaspersky due to privacy concerns. However, both apps are redeeming themselves. AVG is now under new leadership, while Kaspersky has set up a Global Transparency Initiative . With this in mind, I wanted to compare them against each other to see which antivirus is technically superior....

Speed 8.0 / 10 Servers 7.1 / 10 User Experience 8.6 / 10 Support 8.6 / 10 Pricing 8.0 / 10 Banana VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Banana VPN 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....

Best Netflix VPNs: Watch Netflix Reliably Anywhere in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Netflix has different libraries depending on where you watch from. You might open it abroad and notice your favorite show is missing or get the dreaded error code. That happens because Netflix detects your location and blocks content that’s not licensed in that region . It’s frustrating when you pay for a subscription but can’t access your catalog....

Booking.com Not Working in Turkey? Here’s a Quick Fix (2026) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer With reports of leaked customer data and unfair trade practices, Booking.com has had its share of controversies. In response to its issues, the Turkish government has taken the drastic step of banning the site from operating in the country without a tourism license. Thank you for providing this information about your experience with VPNs and browsing Booking....

Image by L.C. Nøttaasen, from Flickr Brazil Sued TikTok, Kwai, And Meta For Minors’ Safety Concerns 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! The lawsuits demand 3 billion reais ($525 million) in damages from the companies. The Institute claims platforms lack adequate protections for minors using social media. Social media regulation debates are heating up globally over minors’ safety and addiction issues....

Image by 绵 绵, from Unsplash Chinese Universities Add DeepSeek AI Courses Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager China’s universities are rapidly incorporating courses centered around DeepSeek, a homegrown AI startup that has been hailed as a transformative force in the global AI industry. The move reflects China’s broader push to strengthen its technological and scientific education sector. In a Rush?...

Data Breach: ABA Reports 1.5 Million Member Accounts Hacked Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The American Bar Association (ABA) announced that it has experienced a data breach, where hackers have infiltrated its network and accessed older login credentials for 1.5 million members. This association is the world’s largest association of lawyers, notified its members of a data breach that occurred in March 2023. The breach may have exposed the login credentials of a legacy member system that was decommissioned in 2018....

Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash Deepseek Releases Update To Its AI Reasoning Model R1 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The AI startup DeepSeek released the latest update to its reasoning AI model, R1, on the Hugging Face platform on Thursday. The update, R1-0528, was launched without an official announcement and with only a few details provided. In a rush?...

Image by Kiara Fabbri DeepSeek Restricts Registrations Following Cyberattacks Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Chinese AI startup DeepSeek temporarily restricted new user registrations on Monday following “large-scale malicious attacks” targeting its services. Despite the disruption, the company reassured its existing users that logins would remain unaffected. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! DeepSeek restricted new user registrations due to “large-scale malicious attacks....

Does Netflix Work with Turbo VPN? Tested in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Netflix’s global content libraries host different content due to broadcasting rights and copyright laws. As such, Netflix checks your device’s location and only shows you content legally available in your country. It’s technically possible to use a VPN like Turbo VPN to change the appearance of your location and view more Netflix content . However, this is potentially copyright infringement, and it also breaks Netflix’s terms of use — my team and I don’t condone this behavior....

Image by Compare Fiber, from Unsplash Fake Zoom Updates Used In Crypto Hack Campaign Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A North Korean hacking group is behind a new way of cyberattacks on Web3 and cryptocurrency companies, using a rare type of macOS malware. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: North Korean hackers target crypto firms with advanced macOS malware....

Image by Annie Spratt, from Unsplash Former Meta Insider Accuses Zuckerberg Of Power Abuse Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook director, has released a scathing memoir, Careless People, portraying Mark Zuckerberg and Meta’s leadership as reckless and power-hungry. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Meta sued to block book sales, citing a non-disparagement agreement....