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Image by Nicholas Cappello, from Unsplash AI Stocks Tumble As Investors Question Returns and Bubble Risks Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence wavered Tuesday as major tech stocks sold off. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Nvidia fell 3.5% and Palantir dropped nearly 10% on Tuesday. Nasdaq declined more than 1.2% amid growing AI investment concerns....

Image by Freepik AI’s Role In Addressing the Global Mental Health Crisis Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! AI tools can analyze data to provide personalized mental health insights. Many patients express willingness to try AI-driven therapy options for treatment. Experts warn that AI should enhance, not replace, human mental health care. A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights the escalating mental health crisis, with the World Health Organization (WHO) noting a 25% to 27% increase in depression and anxiety since the COVID-19 pandemic began....

Airbnb Announces Ban on Indoor Security Cameras Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Airbnb has updated its security camera policy, now prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras in listings worldwide, starting April 30. This is to simplify Airbnb’s policy on security cameras while prioritizing the privacy of its community, the company says. The company made this announcement in a blog post on its site on March 11, adding that it wants all hosts to have enough time to comply with the new policy....

Image by World Bank Photos, from Flickr Airbnb Co-Founder to Redesign U.S. Government Websites Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia was appointed by President Donald Trump to become the first chief design officer of the United States for redesigning federal websites. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: National Design Studio replaces Elon Musk’s DOGE office....

Image by Stock Catalog, from Flickr Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! It features “agentic capabilities,” allowing it to complete tasks autonomously online. Personalized recommendations are based on user preferences, like dietary needs and interests. Alexa+ costs $19.99/month but is free for Amazon Prime members. These advancements allow it to understand half-formed thoughts, colloquial language, and intricate topics, making interactions feel more like a conversation with a knowledgeable assistant rather than a machine....

Photo by Rui Silvestre on Unsplash Apple iPhones To Support Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Coverage in the U.S. Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Apple, Starlink, and T-Mobile have been discreetly working on a partnership to provide satellite Internet service through iPhones in the United States. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Apple’s new iOS 18.3 update will enable T-Mobile users in the United States to access Starlink’s satellite connection T-Mobile launched a beta direct‑to‑cell satellite service that now includes iPhones....

Best & Safest LastPass Alternatives in 2026 Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Many of our readers have been asking for a LastPass alternative, and justifiably so. Like many others, you may be concerned about the many security incidents that LastPass has faced or the sad fact that it has limited some of its features. In December 2022, a LastPass employee’s laptop was compromised , exposing encrypted and unencrypted customer data, although no master password was involved....

Photo by Ryan on Unsplash Betting Platform Kalshi Airs Fully AI-Generated Commercial During NBA Finals Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The betting platform Kalshi posted an AI-generated commercial on social media on Wednesday, featuring a series of absurd scenarios. The ad later aired during the NBA Finals, and it went viral. Its creator disclosed that it was made using Google’s AI video tool, Veo 3....

Image by Marco Verch, from CcNull Binance Warns Of ‘Clipper Malware’ Targeting Crypto Users Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Binance has issued an alert on Friday about a growing malware threat known as “Clipper malware,” which is targeting cryptocurrency users and causing significant financial losses. The malware works by altering wallet addresses during transactions, leading victims to unknowingly send cryptocurrency to an attacker’s wallet....

Bitdefender vs Kaspersky: Full Side-By-Side Comparison (2026) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Both Bitdefender and Kaspersky are well-established names in the antivirus industry. To determine which one was better at keeping me safe on and off the web, I extensively tested both across 15 different categories. Bitdefender came out to be the better contender overall. It gave me 100% detection scores across repeated tests with near-perfect real-time protection. However, Kaspersky wasn’t too bad either....

Ex: Public Domain Picture Image from rawpixel Breakthrough in HIV Prevention: Trial Shows That Twice-Yearly Injection 100% Effective in Women Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A major clinical trial in South Africa has yielded promising results for a new HIV prevention medication. The study found that a twice-yearly injection of lenacapavir offered young women 100% protection from HIV infection....

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Now Available Worldwide Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by As of March 21, Activision’s eagerly awaited, free-to-play Warzone Mobile is officially available to download on iOS and Android devices worldwide. Activision saw 50 million pre-registrations for the game prior to its worldwide launch, and brings Verdansk and Rebirth Island to mobile players, along with other multiplayer maps. Warzone Mobile introduces cross-platform progression with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone ’s PC and console versions....

Canva Challenges Adobe’s Digital Design Dominance with Affinity Acquisition Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Canva, the web-based design platform, announced its acquisition of the creative software product company, Affinity on Tuesday. Many have already reported that this strategic move heralds Canva’s push to disrupt Adobe’s dominance in the realm of digital design software tools. With this acquisition, Canva acquired ownership of the UK-based Affinity’s Designer, Photo, and Publisher applications....

Image by Emiliano Vittoriosi, from Unsplash ChatGPT Caught Lying: OpenAI’s New Model Schemes To Avoid Shutdown Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT iteration, the o1 model , has sparked controversy following an experiment by AI safety group Apollo Research that revealed tendencies toward deception and self-preservation. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! ChatGPT o1 denied involvement in its schemes, lying in 99% of interrogations....

CyberGhost Vs. TunnelBear: Which Is Better in 2026? Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor So, you’re looking for the best VPN service ? We’ve got you covered with our detailed breakdown of two of the best-known VPN companies; TunnelBear and CyberGhost . Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego....

Data Breach: Thousands Exposed as Dating App Leaks Private Data Written by Cyber Research Team WizCase WizCase has recently found an open Elasticsearch database on the Turkish based online dating app, Heyyo. The leak contained private information, including messages, photos, sexual preferences, occupation, and more for over 70,000 registered users worldwide. It was closed on September 25th, after Turkey’s CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) was alerted. What’s Going On? Avishai Efrat, Wizcase leading hacktivist, discovered a severe data leak on Heyyo, a relatively new mobile dating app ....

Does ExpressVPN Work in China? Yes! 2026 Full Guide Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager While many VPNs are blocked in the country because of strict censorship, ExpressVPN is one of the few VPNs that work in China . Thanks to its advanced security features and reliable server network, it lets you safeguard your activity and access all websites safely, even in China....

Does IPVanish Still Work with Netflix? (Updated 2026) Written by Mariah Shanice Basa Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Netflix’s content varies depending on the broadcast location — some content is location-specific, so you can only watch particular shows and movies if you’re in the country and have a matching IP address (this is a list of numbers that identifies your device location). While a VPN can technically change the appearance of your IP address to let you view more Netflix content, I don’t recommend using a VPN in this way....

Image by Gage Skidmore, from Flickr DOGE Hackers Troll Elon Musk In Cyberattack Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A ransomware gang is demanding $1 trillion while mocking Elon Musk in a cyberattack using FOG malware, raising serious infrastructure concerns. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hackers demand $1 trillion in new DOGE ransomware note. Malware used is FOG, known for data encryption and copying....

FBI Recovers Over 7,000 Decryption Keys From Ransomware Service LockBit: Urges Victims To Reclaim Data Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disrupted LockBit and retrieved over 7,000 decryption keys—bits of information to recover encrypted data—that could help victims get stolen information back. FBI Cyber Assistant Director Bryan Vorndran made the announcement at the 2024 Boston Conference on Cyber Security on June 5....