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People are using custom apps and $30 gadgets to hunt for smart glasses that may be filming them—here's how
By Elton Jones Published
With the rise of smart glasses (and the stories surrounding their worst use cases), there’s been a rise in apps and gadgets that are used to detect them.

The best free VPN in 2026
By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
Very few free VPNs are worth your time. On this page, we've hand-tested and rounded up the only free VPNs we'd use ourselves.

The hidden iPhone setting stopping your mobile carrier from tracking your every move
By Kaycee Hill Published
Your iPhone's mobile carrier knows everywhere you go. Here's how to turn off data tracking.

We've tested the best antivirus software and these are the 5 I recommend right now
By Olivia Powell Last updated
Efficient, easy to use apps to keep your Windows laptop or PC safe

Private Internet Access review
By Michael Simon Last updated
Editor's ChoiceIn my hands-on Private Internet Access review, we run down what the veteran provider is like to use, and where it needs improvement.

New iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe updates fix 30 security vulnerabilities: what you need to know
By Scott Younker Published
The latest Apple security updates fix more than 30 vulnerabilities for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.

Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically
By Amanda Caswell Published
Meta has patented AI glasses that could recognize your friends, detect when they laugh and decide which moments are worth saving.

Mullvad VPN review
By Stuart Burns Last updated
VPN My in-depth Mullvad review explores whether the Swedish stalwart's security features, unblocking power, and apps live up to its privacy-focused reputation.
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