Proton Vpnreview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It?

Speed 10 / 10 Servers 8.0 / 10 User Experience 8.5 / 10 Support 8.0 / 10 Pricing 8.0 / 10 Proton VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert Proton VPN Overview Proton is the maker of one of the most popular and trusted encrypted email services, so I expected a lot from its VPN. The company also offers various other apps with solid security, so I extensively tested Proton VPN to learn whether it’s truly safe and worth using ....

January 26, 2026 · 24 min · 4934 words · Theodore Mcintyre

Researchers Say Smartphones Now Exploit Us Like Parasites

Image by Freepik Researchers Say Smartphones Now Exploit Us Like Parasites Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Smartphones may appear sleek and helpful, but a new study suggests they behave more like parasites than tools. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Phones exploit attention and data for tech companies’ profit. The relationship evolved from mutualism to parasitism. Phones harm users’ sleep, memory, and relationships....

January 26, 2026 · 5 min · 914 words · Daisy Dixon

Richtech Robotics Launches Ai Bartender Scorpion, Powered By Nvidia

Image courtesy of Richtech Robotics Inc. Richtech Robotics Launches AI Bartender Scorpion, Powered by NVIDIA Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Richtech Robotics launched Scorpio, an AI-powered single-arm bartender robot supported by NVIDIA’s AI technology Scorpio will debut next Thursday at 1936 Wine and Spirits in New York Park 34 Liquor Store Inc....

January 26, 2026 · 5 min · 865 words · Beatrice Veliz

Scattered Spider Evolves In 2025 With New Phishing Kit And Malware

Image by DC Studio, from Freepik Scattered Spider Evolves in 2025 with New Phishing Kit and Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The notorious hacking group Scattered Spider continues to pose a serious cybersecurity threat in 2025, despite multiple arrests in the past year. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Spectre RAT malware updated for stealthy, long-term system access....

January 26, 2026 · 4 min · 850 words · Charles Blatt

Scientists Hide Light Codes To Expose Fake Ai Videos

Image by Justin Lane, from Unsplash Scientists Hide Light Codes To Expose Fake AI Videos Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Cornell researchers developed a new technology to help fact-checkers detect fake or manipulated videos, and did so by embedding secret watermarks in light. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Cornell researchers developed light-based watermarks to detect fake or altered videos....

January 26, 2026 · 4 min · 783 words · James Delacerda

Securevpnreview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It?

Speed 5.0 / 10 Servers 3.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 4.0 / 10 Pricing 5.0 / 10 SecureVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer SecureVPN Overview SecureVPN claims to be the best online privacy solution, promising to unblock websites and VoIP services, secure any wifi hotspot, and protect user data. I was eager to find out if this newcomer lived up to these promises and gave users online security....

January 26, 2026 · 15 min · 3185 words · Lonnie Witmer

Spotify Publishes Ai

Image by Sgcdesignco, from Unsplash Spotify Publishes AI-Generated Songs Under Dead Artists’ Names Without Permission Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Spotify is being criticised for uploading AI-generated music onto artist profiles of deceased musicians without any authorization from estates or record labels. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Blaze Foley’s official page featured an AI song falsely attributed to him....

January 26, 2026 · 4 min · 734 words · Kendall Hayden

Strategic Ai Investment And Skilled Labor Essential For Economic Growth, Study Finds

Image by Maxim Hopman, from Unsplash Strategic AI Investment And Skilled Labor Essential For Economic Growth, Study Finds 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! Countries investing in AI can boost productivity and economic growth significantly. Skilled labor and strong internet infrastructure enhance AI’s effectiveness. U.S. leads in AI patents, but the U....

January 26, 2026 · 5 min · 1012 words · Steven Dunn

Study Finds Chatbots Vulnerable To Flattery And Persuasion

Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash Study Finds Chatbots Vulnerable To Flattery And Persuasion Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania published a study in July revealing that chatbots are vulnerable to persuasion and flattery. The experts based their analysis on persuasion tactics described in the popular book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. In a rush?...

January 26, 2026 · 4 min · 823 words · Marci Worsham

Svb Collapse Leaves Door Open For Cybercriminals To Steal Money And Data

SVB Collapse Leaves Door Open for Cybercriminals to Steal Money and Data Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has caused turmoil in the global financial system. In the aftermath, cybercriminals are exploiting the situation by registering suspicious domains, launching phishing campaigns, and carrying out attacks to steal money, account data, and infect targets with malware. According to several security researchers, threat actors are actively registering suspicious domains, setting up phishing pages, and preparing for Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks....

January 26, 2026 · 4 min · 642 words · Janice Temple

The Future Of Xbox Shows Similarities To Pc Gaming

The Future of Xbox Shows Similarities to PC Gaming Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by In an interview with Polygon , CEO Phil Spencer revealed plans to integrate PC stores such as the Epic Games Store and Itch.io into Xbox, greatly expanding its platform. This strategy will maintain game libraries over generations and enable smooth gaming across both consoles and PCs, making the Xbox gaming experience that much more similar to the PC gaming one....

January 26, 2026 · 5 min · 914 words · Michael Swift

The Rise Of Ghostgpt: Cybercrime’S New Weapon

Image by Freepik The Rise of GhostGPT: Cybercrime’s New Weapon Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the way we approach everyday tasks, but it has also created new tools for cybercriminals. GhostGPT, an uncensored AI chatbot, is the latest example of this darker side of AI technology, as reported in a recent analysis by Abnormal ....

January 26, 2026 · 5 min · 982 words · Steven Riedel

Uk Court Warns Lawyers: Fake Ai Citations May Lead To Criminal Charges

Image by Sue Winston, from Unsplash UK Court Warns Lawyers: Fake AI Citations May Lead to Criminal Charges Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The High Court of England and Wales issued a severe warning to lawyers, indicating they must refrain from using false legal information produced by artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, because they will face criminal penalties. In a rush?...

January 26, 2026 · 4 min · 820 words · Mabel Ward

Uk To Become First Country To Criminalize Ai

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash UK To Become First Country To Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Tools Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The United Kingdom announced on Saturday four new laws that will make it illegal to create, possess, or distribute AI tools developed to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Britain will become the first country in the world to ban and punish this kind of sexual AI-generated content....

January 26, 2026 · 4 min · 852 words · Charles Williams

Whatsapp Reaches 100 Million Active Users In The U.S.

Photo by Oberon Copeland @veryinformed.com on Unsplash WhatsApp Reaches 100 Million Active Users In The U.S. Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Meta’s instant messaging app WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly active users in the United States. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, announced it yesterday on his WhatsApp channel. According to TechCrunch , this is the first time the company shared data about users in the U....

January 26, 2026 · 4 min · 718 words · David Froedge

World’S Largest Sd Card Doubles Capacity To 4Tb

World’s Largest SD Card Doubles Capacity to 4TB Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by Western Digital (WD) unveiled its latest innovation at the NAB Show last week in Las Vegas — the SanDisk Extreme PRO SDUC UHS-I, a 4TB SD card set to revolutionize storage solutions. In an announcement , WD said it will release new SD cards under its SanDisk brand, adhering to the SD Association’s Secure Digital Ultra Capacity (SDUC) standard....

January 26, 2026 · 5 min · 855 words · Jeanie Nagel

10 Best Free Sports Streaming Sites In 2026: Stream Sports Live

10 Best Free Sports Streaming Sites in 2026: Stream Sports Live Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Reader’s Comments 2 It’s hard to find a safe and legal free sports streaming website . Most free sites show copyrighted content, and many even have annoying pop-up ads that are distracting or can lead to malicious websites that may infect your system with malware. After extensive research, I’ve found and listed the best free sports streaming websites where you can watch your favorite sports content....

January 25, 2026 · 9 min · 1771 words · William Mills

10 Best Mac Antiviruses In 2026 — Top Security Software

10 Best Mac Antiviruses in 2026 — Top Security Software Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Despite built-in security measures like XProtect and Gatekeeper, Macs are still vulnerable to cyber threats. So, you need an antivirus to ensure security on your Mac . However, many Mac antiviruses are just quick ports of their Windows versions and don’t actually have the macOS-specific features needed for comprehensive protection....

January 25, 2026 · 23 min · 4881 words · Kelly Oddi

10 Best Vpn Services In 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private

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....

January 25, 2026 · 23 min · 4869 words · Margaret Vanner

10 Best Vpn Services In 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private

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....

January 25, 2026 · 23 min · 4869 words · Darlene Jones