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Image by Fireblaze64, from Deviantart Major Update To Pokémon GO With Large Geospatial Model Integration Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Niantic’s Large Geospatial Model enhances Pokémon GO with a global 3D map, improving AR interactions and enabling persistent location-based experiences. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The LGM creates a global 3D map linking data from billions of images....

Image by Freepik Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A seemingly innocuous app designed to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) has been unmasked as malware, cybersecurity researchers revealed. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! “BMI CalculationVsn” app on Amazon Appstore was identified as information-stealing malware. The app could record screen activity, steal text messages, and survey installed apps....

Microsoft Denies Data Theft Claims Involving 30 Million Customer Data Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A self-proclaimed hacktivist group known as ‘‘Anonymous Sudan’’ has claimed to have stolen credentials for millions of Microsoft customers by breaching the company’s servers. The Redmond-based software company on the other hand has categorically denied these claims. Earlier this week, the group announced that it had successfully breached Microsoft’s network system and extracted a massive database having credentials of more than 30 million customers....

💡 Features 9.8 / 10 ⚙️ Installation 9.9 / 10 👍 Ease of Use 9.8 / 10 📞 Support 9.6 / 10 🏷️ Pricing 9.4 / 10 Written By Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Mobicip Overview When I first tested Mobicip several months ago, I thought it was a good app but had room for improvement. They now advertise that they did some updates, so I had to see for myself if they addressed the app’s weaknesses....

Image by DCL “650”, from Unsplash Netflix Quietly Tests Runway AI Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The streaming giant Netflix has started testing AI video tools from Runway AI, based in New York, which indicates a potential shift in the way major studios will produce content.. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Netflix is testing AI video tools from New York-based startup Runway AI....

Photo by Alvaro Reyes on Unsplash Nintendo To Launch Switch 2 In June For $449.99 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Japanese video game company Nintendo announced on Wednesday that the new Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for sale in the United States on June 5 at a retail price of $449.99. During a live presentation, experts showcased the new features of the device as well as images of the upcoming game Mario Kart World....

Image by Maverick Timotius, from Unsplash Nvidia Chip Smuggling? Singapore Investigates Fraud Case Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Singaporean authorities are investigating a potential fraud case involving servers containing Nvidia chips, which may have been exported to Malaysia before reaching an unknown final destination. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Servers with possible Nvidia chips were exported from Singapore to Malaysia....

Photo by m. on Unsplash Nvidia Loses Nearly $600 Billion As AI Rival DeepSeek Shakes Up AI Market Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Nvidia’s shares dropped 17% on Monday, losing around $600 billion in market value, after DeepSeek gained popularity with its latest AI model and reached the top spot on Apple’s App Store . The loss has been described as the largest single-day market value loss for a company in history....

Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash OpenAI To Acquire Former Apple Designer’s Company For $6.5 Billion Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, announced on Wednesday the acquisition of the company io for $6.5 billion. The startup, co-founded over a year ago by former Apple designer Jony Ive, was created to develop new AI devices. The all-stock deal represents OpenAI’s largest investment to date....

Image by Freepik OpenAI’s o3 Achieves Human-Level Intelligence On Key Benchmark Test Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A recent breakthrough in artificial intelligence has brought researchers closer to creating artificial general intelligence (AGI), a long-sought goal in the field. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! OpenAI’s o3 AI scored 85% on the ARC-AGI general intelligence benchmark. The score equals average human performance and beats previous AI’s 55% record....

💡 Features 7.5 / 10 ⚙️ Installation 6.0 / 10 👍 Ease of Use 8.0 / 10 📞 Support 8.0 / 10 🏷️ Pricing 6.5 / 10 Written By Shauli Zacks Tech Writer OurPact Overview OurPact is a well-known parental control app that first appeared in 2015. But due to mixed reviews from friends I wanted to try it out in advance. I decided to install it on my 14-year-old daughter’s phone to get a firsthand look at how it works and how it compares to other apps I’ve tested....

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 7.0 / 10 Support 5.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 OVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer OVPN Overview OVPN advertises as a VPN that has built its entire network with security and privacy in mind. As one of the few VPN providers with a court victory as proof of its commitment to keeping your identity safe, it intrigued me to compare OVPN with the top options on the market ....

Speed 9.0 / 10 Servers 9.0 / 10 User Experience 8.0 / 10 Support 9.0 / 10 Pricing 9.0 / 10 PrivateVPNReview 2026: Cheap, Safe, & Great for Streaming! Written By Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist PrivateVPN Overview After testing it extensively for weeks, I believe PrivateVPN is often overlooked and underrated . This small, lesser-known VPN definitely deserves to sit amongst the top competition in the VPN market....

Image by wayhomestudio, from Freepik Researchers Examine Risks of Manipulative Love of AI Companions Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager As more people fall in love with AI companions, experts warn of psychological risks, ethical concerns, and dangers of emotional manipulation. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Users report feeling “addicted” to chatbot partners. Experts warn of attachment disorders and loneliness reinforcement....

Image by Freepik Rising QR Code Scams On Parking Meters Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Scammers use fake QR codes on parking meters, stealing over $2.3 million from unsuspecting motorists. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Over 750 QR code scam cases reported in Florida since January 2024. Scammers place fake QR codes over legitimate ones on parking meters....

Image by Freepik San Francisco Psychiatrist Warns Of Rise In “AI Psychosis” Cases Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A San Francisco psychiatrist describes the rising trend of “AI psychosis” among his patients who use AI chatbots extensively. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Psychiatrist treated 12 patients with “AI psychosis” in San Francisco this year. AI can intensify vulnerabilities like stress, drug use, or mental illness....

Slack Not Working in Russia? This Hack Fixes Your Worries Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate In less than five years, Slack has become one of the preeminent collaboration softwares in the world, giving everyone from corporate professionals to freelancers the chance to communicate, collaborate, and work together in a real-time environment despite being spread across cities, countries, or continents. But with the Russian government cracking down on messenger systems that use encryption codes – and won’t share them with the government – the risk of Slack in Russia being knocked offline is a real one ....

Photo by Chris Yang on Unsplash South Korea Spy Agency Criticizes DeepSeek For Over-Collecting Data Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) accused the Chinese AI company DeepSeek of “excessively” collecting user’s data and urged government agencies to improve security. The institution also revealed that the AI model adapts answers depending on the language used and claimed that kimchi originated in China when asked about the dish’s origins in Chinese....

Image by charlesdeluvio, from Unsplash Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Two men sued OnlyFans, claiming they unknowingly chatted with third-party agencies, not creators. Plaintiffs allege OnlyFans failed to disclose agency use, misleading subscribers seeking personal chats. Many OnlyFans creators use agencies or AI chatbots to manage overwhelming fan interactions. According to the plaintiffs M....

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....