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3 Best VPNs for Telkom Users to Access Geoblocked Content Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate South Africa has one of Africa’s highest rates for internet penetration , with more than 52% of its population using the internet. The country’s online environment is widely considered open and free by Freedom House, an internet advocacy body. In fact, the South African government is doing as much as it can to get more citizens online ....

3 Best VPNs That Accept Cryptocurrency in 2026 (BTC + More) Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Purchase your VPN with cryptocurrency to browse anonymously online, while bypassing geo-restrictions and improving your security at the same time. As a result, many companies have begun to accept cryptocurrencies as a valid form of payment . This is also the case with VPNs . Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

5 Best VPNs for Greece to Stay Safe and Anonymous in 2026 Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you’re traveling to Greece, you may find it challenging to access your favorite TV shows, online content, or websites from back home . Additionally, your online privacy could be at risk due to hackers lurking on public WiFi. With a reliable VPN, you can easily regain access to content from your home country while ensuring your online security....

5 Best VPNs for Malaysia to Stay Safe & Anonymous 2026 Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer I depend on accessing my online bank and other accounts while I travel, but smaller countries like Malaysia don’t have many solid VPN options. Slow speeds, unreliable connections, low-grade security, and minimal unblocking capabilities make most VPNs impractical. To find out which works best in the country, I tested 20+ VPN providers to analyze all the top VPN apps....

6 Best Kodi Alternatives to Stream Live TV & Movies 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Kodi is convenient for streaming live TV channels and movies, but it’s frustrating how many add-ons contain malware. Others disappear without notice, making it impossible to watch new episodes. The Kodi alternatives listed here have been tested for safety, reliability, and ease of use. However, you need a reliable VPN to be 100% safe while using Kodi alternatives — even when using legal and legitimate add-ons....

7 Best VPNs for Brazil (Updated With Local Servers in 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Many VPNs claim to be the best for Brazil but not all deliver. That’s why I’ve tested dozens of VPNs to find the best options for Brazil. ExpressVPN ranked #1 with fast servers in Brazil and worldwide , plus it features military-grade security to keep your data safe. It’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee, so you can try ExpressVPN for Brazil without any risk....

Image from Freepik AI Advances Virology: 70,500 New RNA Viruses Identified 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 study employs metagenomics to analyze genetic material without culturing viruses. Identifying new viruses is essential as some may link to human diseases. The AI techniques used in this study may revolutionize future virology research....

Photo by Bo Lane on Unsplash American Baseball League To Use Robot Umpires In 2026 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee announced on Tuesday that the use of the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) has been approved for the 2026 season. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee announced that the use of the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) has been approved for the 2026 season....

Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Anthropic Researchers Uncover AI’s Ability To Plan Ahead And Reason Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The AI startup Anthropic released two new papers this Thursday, revealing a deeper understanding of how Large Language Models (LLMs) work. The studies, which focused on analysing the company’s model Claude 3.5 Haiku, reveal more details on how sophisticated AI models perform, as well as their vulnerabilities and opportunities to develop safer environments....

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Anthropic’s Economic Index Report Shows Uneven AI Adoption Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Anthopic published its Economic Index report on Monday, revealing uneven AI adoption across the world and highlighting the faster uptake of AI compared to previous technological innovations. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Anthropic published its Economic Index Report on Monday....

Image by Jay Rogers, from Flickr Apple Faces First EU Fine Under Digital Markets Act Over App Store Practices Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The fine targets Apple’s failure to allow alternative payment options outside its App Store. The penalty follows a €1.8 billion fine in the Spotify case earlier this year....

Photo by ilgmyzin on Unsplash Bluesky Introduces New Verification System Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The decentralized social media platform Bluesky announced a new verification system this Monday, as a strategy to gain users’ trust and align with other platforms’ authenticity requirements. The company introduced new blue check marks for verified accounts and a trusted verifiers program. In a rush?...

Can a VPN Protect From Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Your sensitive information is at risk of being stolen by hackers when you use the internet. There are multiple types of cyber attacks that threaten your safety — one of them is Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks. When you use the internet for anything, being vigilant is important. But using a VPN secures your online activities by default , even when your guard is down or you can’t see the threats....

ChatGPT’s GPT-5 Might Arrive This Summer Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by OpenAI plans to introduce GPT-5 in mid-2024, according to a report from Business Insider . The next-level upgrade of the AI language model that drives ChatGPT has reportedly been demonstrated to select enterprise clients, according to two anonymous sources close to OpenAI. One of the CEOs who received this demonstration described the new GPT model as “really good” and “materially better” as it uses company-level cases and data to generate outputs....

Check out Russia’s Historic Channel One Abroad with a VPN Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate Russians love their history, which is part of the reason Channel One is its most popular TV network . It was the first TV channel to broadcast in the Russian Federation, which emerged in the early 1990s following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the symbolic tearing down of the Berlin Wall....

Photo by Azamat E on Unsplash China Accuses U.S. Of Launching Advanced Cyber Attacks During Asian Winter Games Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Chinese police accused the National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States and two American universities of launching “advanced” cyberattacks targeting essential industries in February, during the Asian Winter Games. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Speed 7.0 / 10 Servers 7.0 / 10 User Experience 8.0 / 10 Support 9.0 / 10 Pricing 8.0 / 10 ClearVPN 2Review 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert ClearVPN 2 Overview ClearVPN 2 is MacPaw’s rebranded and upgraded version of the original ClearVPN. It claims to offer excellent speed and security, and has a proven track record of producing successful software....

Image from Freepik Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Staying Vigilant Against Evolving Threats 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! Cybersecurity Awareness Month promotes discussions on online safety measures. Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated and widespread. Cybersecurity teams struggle to keep up with escalating threats. October marks the 21st anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative aimed at increasing understanding of cyber threats and empowering individuals and organizations to enhance their online security....

Photo by Alexander Shatov on Unsplash Discord Tests Face Scans And ID Requests For Age Verification Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The social platform Discord is testing a new age verification system in Australia and the United Kingdom, scanning users’ faces and requesting official government identification to access certain content. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Discord is testing a new age verification system in Australia and the UK....

Does Netflix Work With Avast Secureline VPN? Tested 2026 Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Due to copyright laws and broadcast agreements, Netflix’s global libraries host different content. To protect its content, Netflix blocks VPN connections and checks your IP address to ensure you’re in the correct broadcast location. I like to use a VPN to watch Netflix to keep my online activities secure. If you want to use a VPN with Netflix and find Avast Secureline VPN isn’t working, our international team has found alternative working VPNs....