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Image by Freepik AI-Generated Rat Sparks Scrutiny Over Millions Of Scientific Papers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The AI-generated rat picture in a retracted study reveals a deeper crisis of overwhelmed scientists and low-value papers flooding academic journals each year. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Over 3 million papers published yearly; many are low quality. Peer review system is overwhelmed and unsustainable....

Photo by Mina Rad on Unsplash AI Startup Writer Raises $200 Million, Reaches $1.9 Billion Valuation Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Generative AI company Writer raised $200 million to expand its full-stack AI platform The company reached a $1.9 billion valuation and expects to generate $50 million in annual revenue by the end of the year Writer wants to expand and develop autonomous AI solutions The generative AI startup Writer recently raised $200 million to expand its platform, reaching a $1....

Image by Nel Ranoko, from Unsplash AI Weather Forecasts May Help Farmers Combat Climate Risks, But Bring New Concerns Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager AI is changing agriculture by helping farmers predict weather, manage crops, and streamline operations, however, high costs, social inequalities, and environmental risks mean it also comes with serious challenges In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Image by World Economic Forum, from Flickr Albania Appoints AI Bot As Minister to Fight Corruption Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The government of Albania made history by appointing Diella, an AI bot, as cabinet minister to oversee public tender and tackle corruption. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Diella’s role is to manage public tenders and curb corruption....

Apple Reportedly Rejected Meta’s AI Chatbot Integration Proposal Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A Bloomberg report from earlier this week claims that Apple rejected a proposal from Meta to integrate its AI chatbot, Llama, with iOS. This goes against earlier June reports that Apple was considering integrating Meta’s generative AI model into its homegrown Apple Intelligence. According to Bloomberg, discussions began in March between the two companies regarding a potential AI partnership, which happened at the same time as Apple’s discussions with OpenAI and Google about integrating ChatGPT and Gemini into its products....

Photo by Brian J. Tromp on Unsplash Astro Bot Wins Game Of The Year At The Game Awards Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert The Game Awards, an annual event that honors achievements in the game industry and is known as the “Oscars of gaming”, announced yesterday the winners for the 2024 edition. Astro Bot won the Game of The Year award, competing against popular interactive experiences like Black Myth: Wukong , Balatro , and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree....

Image by Stock Snap, from Pixabay Attackers Use YouTube Videos To Lure Users Into Downloading Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Cybersecurity researchers at TrendMicro , recently warned that attackers are increasingly using popular platforms like YouTube and social media to trick users into downloading harmful software disguised as cracked or pirated programs. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Photo by Raphael Schaller on Unsplash Audi Integrates Current And New Car Models With ChatGPT Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Audi announced on Thursday that it is implementing ChatGPT through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Cerence Chat Pro to improve its vehicle’s voice control on its infotainment system and will add ChatGPT as an extension to its current AI assistant. According to the information shared in the press release , starting in July this year, owners of Audi models from 2021 to current models with the third generation system (MIB 3) will be able to interact with their vehicles using natural voice and can expect answers and relevant information back....

Avoid China’s Great Firewall to Use Dropbox with this Tool Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate For all the innovations dedicated to entertainment that the digital world and the age of the Internet have brought us, something that’s overlooked from time to time is how much smaller technology has made our world through the art of collaboration, particularly in the business sense. Modern technology defies oceans, time, space, and every other form of restriction....

Bark vs Net Nanny 2026: Which Parental Control App Is Really the Best? Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer I tested and compared two of the top parental control apps – Bark and Net Nanny – to see which one comes on top . Spoiler alert, if you don’t have time to read through each category, I’ll let you know that Bark is the winner . It has unmatched social media monitoring, a powerful web filter, and screen time management tools....

BBC iPlayer Not Working with a VPN? Here’s a Fix Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor BBC iPlayer blocks VPN connections to avoid breaching copyright and broadcasting regulations. It’s difficult for VPNs to access the site, but it’s frustrating when you want to use a VPN to securely and privately stream content. I’ve found several quick fixes that can help you connect to BBC iPlayer with your VPN again, so you should be able to resolve the issue in just a couple of minutes....

Best Firefox VPN Extensions 2026: Free & Premium Add-Ons Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Despite being a privacy-focused browser, Firefox’s traffic isn’t encrypted, meaning surveillance agencies and third parties can see what you do . So, pairing Firefox with a VPN is essential to ensure airtight safety and privacy during online activities. After extensively testing more than 30 services, I’ve picked the top VPNs that work reliably with Firefox via browser extensions or native apps ....

Best Free iPhone & iPad Antivirus Apps to Download in 2026 Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor If you see an iOS antivirus claiming to offer a virus scanner, don’t waste your time downloading it. This is because iPhones and iPads use a security architecture known as “sandboxing” that isolates individual apps so they don’t make changes to your files, apps, or the operating system — a common way that malware usually spreads....

Best Netflix US Shows to Watch in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Finding something great to watch on Netflix US can be frustrating. You scroll through endless options, but the descriptions don’t really help, and you’re left wondering if a show is worth your time. With so much content, it’s easy to waste hours picking something that doesn’t even hit the mark ....

Best VPNs for Samsung Galaxy Tab + Installation Guide Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate If you need the best VPN for a Samsung Galaxy tablet, you know there’s plenty of content to unlock and enjoy . You won’t have to deal with restricted sites or geo-blocked content any further as a VPN will help you to bypass local censorship and enjoy complete freedom . In this article, we’ve highlighted a few of our favorite VPNs with Android support and will show you how to install them ....

Best VPNs to Stream Sports Live (& Free) — Updated in 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager There are lots of ways to livestream sports for free online, but sports-broadcasting rights restrict live streaming to specific locations . So, you can’t watch your favorite local sports if you’re in another country. There are several VPNs that work with many streaming services, but ExpressVPN is the best for watching sports , offering lightning-fast speeds and a massive network of servers....

Bitcoin Trader Loses Nearly $70 Million Through Address Poisoning Scam Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by A cryptocurrency trader lost around $70 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) through an “address poisoning” scam on May 3. The assets were converted into Ethereum (ETH) and distributed into 400 crypto wallets just a few days later. According to CoinDesk , multiple blockchain security firms have already confirmed the fraud and the transactions related to this case....

British Library Suffers Major Technical Outage Following Cyberattack Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The British Library is still reeling from a major IT outage caused by a cyber incident that impacted its digital services on October 28. According to its official statement on X (formerly Twitter), the ongoing outage continues to affect its website, phone lines, and services on site in London and Yorkshire. The library’s buildings remain fully operational, and few services continue to be available onsite , like:...

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 4.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 5.0 / 10 Pricing 7.0 / 10 BTGuardReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer BTGuard Overview BTGuard is advertised as a great choice for secure torrenting and P2P connections . I was curious to see if this Canada-based VPN could hold true to these promises. I put BTGuard through a wide array of tests to see if this VPN was worthwhile and find out where it ranked among its competitors....

Image by Sigmund, from Unsplash Cursor AI Code Editor Flaw Lets Hackers Run Code Automatically Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager More than one million developers use Cursor as their AI code editor but the tool has been found to contain a critical security flaw. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Cursor AI editor runs malicious code from repos without user consent....