The VPN industry is heading into a critical 2026. According to TechRadar, it will be defined by a three-pronged challenge: navigating potential government restrictions, rolling out post-quantum encryption, and improving extra security features. It’s a year of high-stakes evolution, not revolution.
Instagram’s leader says the era of trusting your eyes is over. As AI makes flawless fakes trivial, the platform’s future hinges on verifying realness, not just detecting fakes. The entire concept of what makes a creator valuable is being rewritten.
Schools are focused on AI cheating, but new data reveals a darker trend. Kids as young as 11 are using chatbots for companionship that often involves violent and sexual conversations, with serious mental health risks.
Hackers have leaked a database of 2.3 million Wired subscribers. The group, Lovely, claims to have stolen 40 million more records from other Condé Nast publications after the company allegedly ignored warnings about security flaws.
Telecom networks are no longer just about dropped calls. They’ve become a primary battleground for cyberattacks with real-world consequences, from disrupted payments to espionage. A new threat report details how attackers are embedding themselves deep inside these critical systems.
Apple is planning to bring its digital driver’s license feature in the Wallet app to at least seven more U.S. states. The feature is already live in 13 states and Puerto Rico, accepted at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports. However, its utility remains narrow, as you still need a physical ID for m
Internal discussions at OpenAI show the company is exploring sponsored content within ChatGPT responses. The news broke alongside a major diplomatic spat, with US officials threatening to bar EU regulators over the bloc’s content moderation rules.
After a fire in 2019, archaeologists found 100 burials under Notre Dame. One, nicknamed “The Horseman,” has now been linked to the lost poet Joachim du Bellay, who died in 1560. The identification hinges on bone analysis and historical records, though one detail doesn’t quite match.
After years of uncertainty, TikTok has announced a deal to sell its U.S. operations. The new joint venture will be controlled by American investors, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake.
Surfshark has extended its Dedicated IP feature to its Linux desktop app, closing a major platform gap. The add-on costs $3.75 per month and offers 20 global locations. This move brings it in line with other top VPN providers competing for user flexibility.
