To save you time testing them yourself, I put over 35 options to the test to create this review of the top 13 meditation apps. I also included 100% free online resources from psychologists, monks, and other experts to help you develop your mindfulness practice, whether you’re a total beginner or have years of experience. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

Therefore, I extended my search to include freemium software and programs that came with a free trial, provided I didn’t have to make an initial payment and request a refund at the end of the “free trial.” My top choice is WPS Office. I like the free version, which allows me to leave comments, annotations, and highlight text in the PDF. One thing that stands out in the free version is I can make edits to the document without saving the changes....

My top choice is Adobe Photoshop. While the program made its name as a digital editor, it’s also a powerful graphic design tool. It unlocks the creative potential, as you can create a custom canvas size and start creating with a large selection of brushes, lines, shapes, and hundreds of font styles. It’s also compatible with all types of image, video, and audio clips formats that can be added to the design....

I tested more than 20 free spreadsheet programs and found five alternatives that I could recommend. They have all the necessary features to create complex formulas, organize data, and are easy to use. My top choice is the free WPS Spreadsheet software. It can do it all with more than 100 formals, colorful graphs and charts, and excellent formatting and design features. Even better, it’s compatible with CSV and XLSX formats, which means you can seamlessly integrate your old Excel files to WPS....

After testing 40+ top services, I’ve found a few reliable VPNs that can access Roblox from anywhere. These also have excellent security features to avoid the risk of cyberattacks when you exchange Robux for real money on the platform. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for Roblox as it provides high-speed connections with low ping to play lag-free. Plus, it works in many countries, including China. You can also try ExpressVPN risk-free since it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee....

Not all VPNs can access restricted content or provide stellar security. I tested 40+ popular VPNs and picked the best ones for Ecuador. I gauged them on speeds, unblocking capabilities, and security. ExpressVPN is the best overall VPN for Ecuador because of its exceptional all-rounder performance. You can buy ExpressVPN with confidence, as it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee — if you don’t like it, you can easily get a refund....

Thankfully, VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology can let you protect your personal data and access global sites and apps from almost anywhere in the world, including from inside Hong Kong. Since not all VPNs are reliable or safe, I decided to test the top VPNs to find the best ones to use in Hong Kong. I found that ExpressVPN is the best choice for Hong Kong because it has top-quality encryption and security features, and great speeds....

After testing several free streaming sites, I made a list of the best Soap2Day alternatives. However, be careful not to stream pirated content. Some of these sites might also contain malicious ads, so you should also use a VPN to protect your device. During my tests, ExpressVPN performed better than other VPNs due to its super-fast speeds, advanced security features, and Lightway protocol. It’s also backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee, so you can buy it risk-free....

According to the company’s announcement, users who choose the Max Plan Expanded Usage for $100 will get 5 times more usage than Pro members, who currently pay $17 per month. Those who prefer the $200 Max plan—Maximum Flexibility—will get 20 times more usage compared to Pro users. Anthropic introduced a new Max Plan for its chatbot Claude. Customers can subscribe to the $100 Expanded Usage plan or the $200 Maximum Flexibility plan....

The fine targets Apple’s failure to allow alternative payment options outside its App Store. The penalty follows a €1.8 billion fine in the Spotify case earlier this year. The EU’s DMA aims to prevent anti-competitive behavior before it harms markets. The European Commission is preparing the penalty after Apple allegedly failed to allow app developers to direct users to alternative, cheaper deals outside the App Store, as noted by Bloomberg. Reuters reports that sources suggest the fine is expected to be issued this month, though the timing could change....

Last Updated: Aug 6, 2025 BTGuard is indeed optimized for secure torrenting and other online activities. A major strength of this software is its encryption capability. However, BTGuard’s shortcomings outweigh its positives. Because BTGuard is based in Canada, it must abide by certain data retention laws. The VPN’s server network is small, and it fell far short of my expectations when it came to unblocking streaming services. The lack of a money-back guarantee by BTGuard is particularly disappointing....

Established in 1988, Hot Topic is an American retailer specializing in licensed music and counterculture-related apparels and accessories. With around 10,000 employees, the company operates both brick-and-mortar (600+ across the US) and online stores. On August 1, the company notified its customers about the data breach incident wherein stolen account credentials was used to access its Rewards platform. The automated attack against both the website and mobile application was launched several times, earlier this year....

According to data aggregated by the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, there was a “nearly five-fold increase” in deepfake incidents from 2022 to 2023. This is highly disproportionate to the recorded 32% increase in reported overall artificial intelligence (AI) controversies in the same period, suggesting that deepfakes are spreading at a more rapid pace than other AI tech. This trend is highly concerning, especially given the rise in cases of misuse of this technology....

There are government-approved VPNs in China, but they must track and save user data. This can be a concern if online privacy is important to you. So, after thorough research, my team and I found other reliable VPNs that work in China without sharing user data with any third party. ExpressVPN emerges as the most reliable choice. It’s very fast but also offers obfuscated servers and a proprietary TrustedServer technology to protect your privacy....

Technically, an app called a VPN can change your IP address to that of a different location. This would allow you to view content from other Netflix libraries. However, this could constitute a copyright violation, so my team and I don’t condone this practice. Using a VPN to stream Netflix is a great way to protect your data and watch content lag-free. As Netflix actively blocks VPNs to stop copyright issues, most VPNs don’t work....

Technically, an app like PureVPN can change your location appearance so you can see more Netflix libraries. However, my team and I don’t condone this — it breaks Netflix’s terms of service, and could be considered copyright infringement. However, you can still use a VPN with Netflix for security and privacy reasons. Netflix blocks VPNs, so not many work. Our international team put PureVPN and other services to the test, and found ExpressVPN is the best for Netflix....

The measures, which were created to comply with the European regulatory’s March order, propose to create a more transparent environment for audio streaming platforms operating within the European Economic Area. According to Apple’s proposal, the measures would simplify the process for audio streaming platforms to notify users about alternative methods for purchasing digital subscriptions. The apps on the App Stores would be allowed to add links to their websites and Apple, in turn, would levy a 27% commission on any transaction made through these links....

Cybercriminals are using fake versions of Ledger Live — the app used to manage crypto on Ledger wallets — to steal seed phrases and drain users’ funds. Moonlock Lab revealed that since August 2024, at least four active malware campaigns have targeted Ledger Live with phishing attacks. Fake Ledger Live apps steal seed phrases to drain crypto wallets. At least four malware campaigns have mimicked Ledger Live since August 2024....

The 60-day unlocking rule by the FCC aims to offer consumers greater flexibility, enhance competition in the mobile wireless marketplace, and establish similar unlocking rules for all mobile service providers. “Real competition benefits from transparency and consistency,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel in a statement. “That is why we are proposing clear, nationwide mobile phone unlocking rules. When you buy a phone, you should have the freedom to decide when to change service to the carrier you want and not have the device you own stuck by practices that prevent you from making that choice....

FutureHouse’s CEO and co-founder, Sam Rodriques, shared more details about the new technology in a post on the social media platform X. FutureHouse launched AI Scientist, a program featuring four specialized AI agents: Crow, Falcon, Owl, and Phoenix. Each agent is designed for a specific purpose and performs different tasks, all aimed at accelerating scientific breakthroughs. The platform is currently free and available for researchers to test the AI models....