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What are passkeys? Here’s the next big sign-in method
Passwords have evolved over time, with companies requiring longer, more complex ones to deal with increased sophistication of hackers trying to break into accounts. Two-factor authentication has also ...
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What is a smart city?
The words “smart city” are practically foolproof conversation starters these days. Around the world, smart cities are implementing IoT devices, sensors, and other components to harvest data and gl...
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What to do if you’re a victim of revenge porn
Earlier this year, The Most Hated Man on the Internet, a Netflix true-crime show, became a sensation. The docuseries follows the story of Hunter Moore—the controversial founder of Is Anyone Up, a po...
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Explainer: Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
With a name like the AI Bill of Rights, you’d be forgiven for thinking that robots and machines are being endowed with the same ethical protection as human beings. In reality, however, the AI Bill...
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Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which is better?
All things considered, we think Microsoft Edge is superior to Google Chrome. While both browsers are fine for everyday use, Edge utilizes all the best components that a Chromium-based browser can offe...
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The fight against book bans
Book bans have been on the rise in the U.S., with books pulled from school libraries and prohibited in classrooms. According to free-speech advocacy group PEN America, in the nine months spanning July...
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What is scareware? Understanding fake virus alerts
You’re browsing the web when—bam!—a flashing pop-up warns that your device is infected. The message is urgent: “Your system is at risk! Click here to fix it now.” Maybe it looks like an offi...
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5 common apps that put your privacy at risk
In the cold Canadian winter, there’s nothing like a cup of Tim Hortons hot chocolate. With their app, it’s easier than ever to customize and order your favorite hot drink. However, you might not w...
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Rejecting data demands, ExpressVPN removes VPN servers in India
With a recent data law introduced in India requiring all VPN providers to store user information for at least five years, ExpressVPN has made the very straightforward decision to remove our Indian-bas...
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Conti: The most dangerous ransomware gang
Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency. Numerous large companies and healthcare facilities have suffered. And now the U.S. government is offering 15 million USD as a bounty for information on in...
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