5 ways to scour the dark web for your data after Google kills its free report

Google's support page has confirmed the closure, of which some users were initially notified via email. Scans for new dark web data breaches will stop on Jan. 15, 2026, and by Feb.16, 2026, the report ...
Al Jazeera English

Are tech companies using your private data to train AI models?

Leading tech companies are in a race to release and improve artificial intelligence (AI) products, leaving users in the United States to puzzle out how much of their personal data could be extracted ...
ConsumerAffairs

What is a ‘data center’ and how much electricity does it use?

Dominion Energy says its upcoming $11-a-month rate hike is driven by grid upgrades and inflation — not Virginia’s rapidly growing data-center industry. Critics note that Virginia hosts one of the ...
ZDNet

You have weeks left to claim your AT&T data breach settlement of up to $7,500 - here's how

AT&T's $177 million settlement is for data breaches in 2019 and 2024. Claim up to $5,000 (first breach) and $2,500 (Snowflake hack), or both. File claim by Dec. 18, 2025, either online or by mail. If ...
PC Magazine

These 20 Apps Are Spying on You—And I Bet You Use Them Every Day

Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself. I ...
CNET

You Might Still Need a Landline, Even in 2026. Here's Why

Still got your cordless phone? It could be the only thing keeping you connected to the world when there's a massive mobile outage. Ian Sherr Contributor and Former Editor at Large / News Ian Sherr (he ...
PC Magazine

Last Chance! How to Claim Up to $7,500 From AT&T's $177 Million Data Breach Settlement

Were you caught up in either of the two AT&T data breaches from 2019 or 2024? If so, you might be eligible for part of a $177 million settlement. According to court documents, the settlement fund ...