Most free VPNs aren’t reliable and don’t even work in Pakistan. Others can log your data, slow down your connection to a crawl, or fail to bypass restrictions at all. I tested dozens of VPNs for security, speed, and unblocking ability to find the best free ones for Pakistan. While not free, ExpressVPN is my top pick as it’s one of the few VPNs that works in Pakistan. Its RAM-only infrastructure, verified no-logs policy, and ultra-fast speeds make it the best overall option....

It took a lot of research, but I dug through 55+ torrent sites (including dangerous ones) to find out which ones are the best for safe, reliable downloads. But to maintain your right to privacy and hide your connection from hackers, you should never torrent without a VPN. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for software torrenting, with ultra-fast downloads along with top-notch security and privacy features to hide your torrenting data....

I’ve rigorously tested 40+ top VPNs to simplify your choice. My tests centered on security, speed, user-friendliness, and device compatibility. I aimed to find a VPN that protects your PayPal transactions and performs reliably on the go. I found that ExpressVPN is the top pick for securing PayPal transactions. It boasts strong security measures, including a malware blocker, a no-logs policy, and an effective kill switch. You can also try ExpressVPN out for yourself....

Unfortunately, most VPNs can’t protect you during your travels due to subpar performance, network constraints, and lack of robust security and privacy features. To save you time and effort, I tested the top 25 industry brands and picked the best ones for traveling. ExpressVPN is my #1 recommendation for traveling because of its powerful obfuscated servers, blazing-fast speeds, and broad server network. You can try ExpressVPN confidently as it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee....

Africa’s AI sector struggles due to inadequate funding, infrastructure, and regulatory conflicts. African startups are building AI solutions for agriculture, healthcare, and language preservation. International funding influences African AI, raising concerns over foreign influence in AI agendas. Held in Dakar, Senegal, the conference drew over 700 attendees, discussing issues from funding to local-language processing. Researchers believe AI could transform sectors like agriculture, health care, and education, but acknowledge that the path is complex, as reported by the MIT....

A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour shows that OpenAI’s GPT-4 can be more persuasive than humans, especially when it tailors its arguments based on personal information about its opponent. GPT-4 outperformed humans in debates when given personal data. Personalized AI arguments swayed opinions 81% more effectively than humans. Over 900 participants debated topics like climate and healthcare. The research, led by Francesco Salvi and a team at EPFL, explored how effective GPT-4 is at changing people’s minds through short, structured debates....

According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing a wide variety of big AI-related announcements for its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), taking place June 10 to June 14. The conference follows leading competitors Google and OpenAI’s demonstrations of their new AI developments. However, Apple will not launch a new chatbot model like the other tech giants. Instead, the company has recently partnered with OpenAI to integrate the AI Assistants into iOS 18....

According to the information shared by the organization, the most popular AI models in the market haven’t been able to surpass a 4% score on ARC-AGI-2, while humans can easily solve the test. The Arc Prize Foundation launched a new benchmark called ARC-AGI-2 to test AI models on human-level reasoning skills. Current top AI models failed the test, scoring between 0.0% and 4%, while humans scored up to 100%. The non-profit organization also announced the competition ARC Prize 2025 for the benchmark, and the winner will earn a $700,000 prize....

“In China today, there are 1 billion internet users, strong foundation models, sufficient AI application scenarios, and the most complete industrial system in the world,” Li said in his opening speech at Baidu’s 2024 Developer Conference themed, “Everyone is a Developer.’’ Highlighting the growing significance of natural language as the new programming language, Li introduced new additions to ERNIE, Baidu’s ChatGPT-like bot. Since its launch in 2023, ERNIE amassed a total of 200 million users, with its API managing 200 million daily queries....

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. These include trying a different server, updating your VPN app, or clearing your browser cookies. However, if you’re still struggling after trying the steps, I recommend getting a tried-and-tested VPN that works with BBC iPlayer. ExpressVPN is the top choice in 2025, with reliable connections to iPlayer and fast speeds for lag-free streaming....

I was impressed with both Bitdefender and ESET when it comes to protecting my system from threats. However, Bitdefender comes out ahead of ESET in terms of malware detection rates. It also offers extra features like a VPN and file shredder and has better optimization tools. Both antiviruses offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try them out risk-free to see which one suits you more. Try Bitdefender risk-free for 30 days!...

Last Updated: Aug 6, 2025 While BolehVPN’s speeds were okay and it could unblock most streaming sites, BolehVPN didn’t work in China, only supported 3 simultaneous device connections, and the server network was quite small. It doesn’t have apps for Android and iOS, either. Unless you want to manually download and install configuration files on your mobile devices, you’re limited on how you can use BolehVPN. Thanks to BolehVPN’s 1-day free trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee, you can test it yourself risk-free....

From getting your Visa to must-have apps, and to tips on how to get around or access popular websites that are blocked by the Chinese government and everything in between. Quick navigation: 1 What You Need To Know 2 Things To Do Before Your Flight 3 Setting Up Your Phone 4 Important Apps to Download 5 Getting Around 6 Before You Go Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

First published: Oct 12, 2021 Updated 2 times since publishing I’ve tested over 30 parental control apps, and while some of them did a great job, I started looking for a monitoring tool that works at the router level. I had tried Circle by Disney a few years ago and wasn’t impressed. However, after doing some research, I saw that Circle has made significant upgrades and improvements, both from a security standpoint and with improved parental control features....

According to Reuters, SailPoint is now trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange—under the symbol “SAIL”— making a comeback after two years as a private company. The private equity firm Thoma Bravo and a group of stakeholders were part of the successful market return, increasing the prices of the shares and surpassing the estimations—50 million shares priced at $21 to $23. SailPoint raised $1.38 billion during its initial public offering, surpassing a $12 billion valuation....

The information, which dates back to 2020, includes names, email and physical addresses, phone numbers, usernames and unsalted SHA-256 passwords. There was no disclosure of any user-linked bank or credit card details. With this, it can be said that the hackers were unable to obtain access to any financial information. Although Zacks has not released an official statement about the incident, when notified by Have I Been Pwned, the company stated that ‘’on disclosure of the larger breach, Zacks advised that in addition to their original report “the unauthorized third parties also gained access to encrypted [sic] passwords of zacks....

The multi-month effort targeted a version of the malware developed and deployed by a China-sponsored hacking group known as “Mustang Panda,” also referred to as “Twill Typhoon.” The malware allowed hackers to control victim computers and extract confidential information. FBI obtained nine warrants to authorize malware removal from U.S.-based systems. PlugX infections primarily targeted Windows-based computers, including home devices. PlugX, a malicious tool designed to infiltrate and exfiltrate data from compromised systems, has been used by Mustang Panda since at least 2014....

The publicly available data contained email addresses, device, geolocation information, original IP address, users’ web activities, UUID numbers and transaction details. When accessed by a threat actor, it exposes the unsuspecting victim to major security threats including identity theft, phishing scams, and denial of service (DoS) attack. The report further revealed that two apps with the name ‘’SuperVPN’’ were found officially on both Apple App store and Google Play store and had millions of downloads worldwide....

According to Reuters, the tech giant intends “to shape public perception and policies on artificial intelligence ahead of a global wave of AI regulation.” Google is developing educational programs on AI to shape public perception, workforce readiness, and policymaking. Deputies have been traveling worldwide to discuss AI policy recommendations with governments. Alphabet wants to expand educational programs like Grow with Google and reach public-private partnerships. Kent Walker, Alphabet—Google’s parent company—and Google’s president of global affairs, told Reuters more about the company’s vision....

The official email of April 4 notified a few users about the impending launch of the feature in the following 3 days. Explaining the functionality of the service, Google said that users will be notified once the feature is enabled and until then, users can opt out of the network through Find My Device on the web. The tracking, which is akin to the technology used by Apple and Tile, will allow users to locate devices, even if they’re offline....