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An experienced writer and researcher who has spent the last decade diving into the intersection of technology, culture, politics, and foreign affairs. Prior to becoming a freelance writer, Alec worked as an investigative researcher focusing on disinformation campaigns, cybersecurity, and the intersection of technology and foreign policy. His work has been featured on nationally syndicated news television programs, industry-leading websites, B2B platforms, academic outlets, and more.
China is leading the pack when it comes to developing nuclear power, and its 'artificial sun' is set to pave the way for many other fusion projects worldwide.
1956's "Forbidden Planet," which stars Leslie Nielsen, pulls threads from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," both in its character archetypes and story.
A new robot could soon be set to clear a huge hurdle that previously got in the way of many more manual labor jobs becoming fully automated.
U.S. federal law enforcement is charging a Google employee with insider trading after he won over $1 million on the Polymarket betting platform.
With over 10 million devices being affected by a huge botnet linked to Russia, it's important to keep your devices safe by frequently changing passwords.
Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry, but the story is far from over.
More research is confirming that AI psychosis is more prevalent and insidious than you probably think. The consequences, and its potential solutions, strike at the heart of AI technologies and their place within society writ large.
A growing number of Oura Ring owners are getting rid of their devices due data privacy issues. Is there merit behind the concerns and what does it mean for users in the era of "big data"?
Floating solar arrays are an increasingly popular solution to rising energy needs, but it turns out they're also good at reducing water evaporation.
As part of a recent worldwide wave of "age verification" measures, Utah has introduced new VPN laws that threaten to cause further problems for internet users.
China is mapping the ocean floor at an unprecedented scale. See why experts warn this deep-sea mission could fundamentally change the future of naval warfare.
NASA has plans for a giant leap in its method of space travel, beginning with a nuclear-powered mission to Mars that's projected to launch in 2028.
The FBI recovered deleted Signal messages via Apple's push notification storage. iOS 26.4.2 addresses the logging flaw that made it possible.
A humanoid robot from China beat the world's half-marathon record, finishing the 13-mile race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
Browser extensions are mostly harmless, but unfortunately, these Chrome extensions are the opposite and pose imminent risk to those who install them.
Dubbed the Type 095, it has a more voluminous hull, improved acoustics, larger subsystems, and a quieter propulsion system, making it China's most advanced sub.
Ukraine pioneered its own military marketplace, Brave1, in April 2025; the U.S. Army followed suit with its very own UAS Marketplace in March 2026.
The FCC aims to put restrictions on where companies can outsource their customer service operations to, as well as how many call centers they can outsource.
The reasons why China is cracking down on Nvidia GPUs AI chips are many and complicated. They also include geopolitical motivations.
A proposed federal transportation bill could hit EV owners with a sizable annual fee, while hybrid drivers would also pay more each year.
A major change issued by the FCC could impact how routers operate in the United States, including an end date on software updates for your existing hardware.
Amazon is arguing that SpaceX simply has a lofty proposal rather than any specific details for its orbital data center plan, which is against the FCCs rules
AI technology company Anthropic is currently engaged in a hostile dispute with the U.S. Defense Department, and the fallout could be extensive.
Though AI chatbots are increasing in skill, they aren't totally immune to misinformation.
The Tempest is looks like a Can-Am Maverick X3 equipped with a dual Hellfire missile launcher, radar, and a passive radio frequency detection system.
Rapidly growing surveillance tech company Flock is seeing many of its cameras in cities across the U.S. be torn down by concerned citizens, and here's why.
Amazon recently abandoned an innovative robotic line that it had deployed last year in an effort to streamline some of its warehouse operations.
Spotify has partnered with sparkling water company Liquid Death to create a surprisingly unique new Bluetooth speaker in the form of an urn.
At long last, one of the most important features of the iPhone is reportedly coming to the MacBook, along with one of Apple's most important design decisions.
Science fiction has had an interesting relationship to real science, sometimes predicting future advancements, and this movie was especially ahead of its time.
One weapon designed to combat drones is straight out of a science fiction movie, capable of incinerating aircraft out of the sky: Sunray, a high-energy beam.
If you're looking for a date night film that's a little heartwarming and a lot unsettling, you'll want to check out this hidden gem that's streaming on Hulu.
With code written by AI agents, researchers found that Moltbook contained glaring security vulnerabilities, including ways for humans to impersonate chatbots.
Advancements have made it possible to peek into a faraway galaxy that presented major scientific implications.
Repurposed commercial fishing nets are being used to create protective tunnels, in vulnerable Ukrainian regions, against devastating drone attacks.
Google's Aluminum operating system, expected to replace ChromeOS on computers and offer deeper integration with Android devices, may not arrive until 2028.
For all the heavy weapons most large military forces possess, it turns out that relatively cheap drone swarms are the big new threat to aircraft carriers.
China wants to lead the military drone revolution, and it's getting help from the animal kingdom.
Stephen Hawking used his fame to warn humanity about its potential - and rapidly approaching - end. He proposed space travel as a solution, but is that viable?
The heretofore unknown GenAI.mil platform made waves within the Pentagon when U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth debuted it in December of 2025.
Roman Polanski's "Chinatown" has been hailed as one of the best films ever made, and you can stream it for free on Pluto TV right now.
From E.T. to Blade Runner, 1982 unleashed a slew of some of the best seminal sci-fi movies that have ever been shown on the big screen.
Not all Netflix releases are on par with Oscar-winning movies. However, the streaming giant recently debuted one of the most highly rated in recent memory.
Blue Origin's plans to launch its 5,000-strong TeraWave satellite constellation by the end of 2027 in order to compete with SpaceX's Starlink internet provider.
From robotic fish to fully autonomous planting and harvesting systems, farming robots in China are defining a new frontier of intelligent agriculture.
Right out of a sci-fi movie, the US Navy's Zumwalt stealth ship comes with an $8 billion price tag and an incredible level of high-tech weaponry and capability.
The Ukrainian military is using Unmanned Ground Robots for resupply and evacuation missions in the war against Russia. NATO members are interested in them.
Razer has introduced Project AVA, an AI companion represented by a hologram within a proprietary device. The project has drawn significant criticism.
NASA's Artemis II mission is slowly getting started, with the roll out of the rocket to the launch area taking place shortly, weather permitting.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the integration of Elon Musk's Grok AI into the U.S. defense apparatus. Opponents and critics have concerns.
When interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS exhibited some peculiar movements, speculation arose regarding potential alien origins. But the research doesn't agree.
The DragonFire lasers will soon be installed on the U.K.'s Type 45 destroyers, bringing the country closer to the advanced defense technologies.
While America is a world leader in military tech, its Doomsday plane still uses dated systems from the 1980s because such large aircraft are hard to procure.
Starlink recently issued an email to many customers still utilizing Gen 1 routers. A free upgrade to the Router Mini is on offer, but there are some hitches.
A viral video of an Optimus robot knocking bottles over, raising its hands up, and falling down sparked speculation that it was being remotely controlled.
DiCaprio ultimately turned down the role of Anakin Skywalker (later Darth Vader) in the Star Wars prequels after discussing it directly with George Lucas.
ShadyPanda, a Chinese hacker group operated several legitimate browser extensions for years before weaponizing them to collect its users' web browsing data.
Plant Vogtle, the biggest nuclear power plant in the U.S., generates 4.8 gigawatts of electricity and is part of a nationwide "nuclear renaissance."
"Bugonia," "Predator: Badlands," and Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" rank among the best sci‑fi movies of 2025 you must watch. Here's the full list.
The worst nuclear accident in US history happened in 1959 outside of Los Angeles when the Santa Susana Field Laboratory suffered a partial melt down.
Waymo has issued a voluntary recall after its autonomous cars were found driving dangerously near school buses even with stop signs extended.
The mobile app for Microsoft Lists has been discontinued. While this is a loss for corporate users who use their smartphones often, Lists isn't totally gone.
While joining Netflix's Stranger Things nearly a decade ago, Winona Ryder asked the Duffer brothers to allow her a break from the series to shoot Beetlejuice 2.
Before conducting a search using OpenAI's Atlas or Perplexity's Comet, you should know how these popular AI browsers are recording and storing user data.
While tricking AI chatbots can be difficult and even dangerous, a new study discovered that poetry is a possible route to jailbreak these services.
China's recently commissioned Fujian aircraft carrier features an array of modern capabilities, including its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System.
Despite an acting career spanning decades, Ethan Hawke has never won an Oscar. This 2025 biopic that took 12 years to make might finally change that.
Most companies deny tracking browsing history, but admit to collecting data for business operations. You can usually opt out on the website or app.
Scientists in England have developed a special gel that can restore lost tooth enamel, hopefully making getting your teeth filled a thing of the past.
Now is the perfect time to catch up on Tom Hiddleston's The Night Manager before its second season starts streaming in January 2026.
MetaGraph is a highly optimized search engine for genetic code that relies on cutting-edge compression techniques to make it fast and scalable.
Court documents from the arbitration against T-Mobile show that poor employee training and security protocols failed to protect a user from SIM swap attacks.
Food for astronauts has traditionally been a boring, bland liquid, but China may have solved this problem with an oven that works in outer space.
Malaysia's ambitious effort to roll out glow-in-the-dark road markings promised to benefit underserved rural areas, but was ultimately too costly.
Powered by its Willow chip, Google's Quantum Echoes algorithm uses out-of-time-order correlators to map molecular structures faster than a supercomputer.
A federal judge ruled that George RR Martin's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI can proceed, finding ChatGPT's Game of Thrones summaries may infringe his work.
Coral reefs are important ecosystems that house many types of marine life, and they're in quite a bit of danger. But man-made reefs might help combat that.
The James Webb Space Telescope was built with a flaw, and because it's a million miles away, we can't repair it, but we can correct it with software.
Microsoft has lately been making sweeping changes to its product lineup, and the 35-year-old Publisher app is going to be discontinued as part of this overhaul.
DeepSeek has been outlawed by U.S. states including New York, Texas, and more. See the full list of states and learn why new bans may be on the way.
The United States Geological Survey has released a mobile-friendly interactive geological map of the lower 48 states and it's completely free to use.
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" has won over fans and critics, but is it enough to win over Oscar voters and give PTA his first big trophy?
Microsoft Teams will soon use Wi-Fi-based location tracking to show where employees are at work, raising major workplace privacy and surveillance concerns.
California passed two pieces of legislation: SB53 and SB243. The first requires companies to publicly cite safety policies and report critical issues.
Fans were devastated to learn that several MTV music channels would be shut down, but why has the station's owner decided to make the move now?
The Michigan ban is about more than moderating content. VPNs play an essential role in protecting citizens' right to access and share information.
Stretching from Chicago to Pittsburgh, the Federal Rail Administration-funded line is part of the Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) Program.
A scientific breakthrough that was deserving of a Nobel Prize could be the key we're looking for in the ongoing fight against climate change and pollution.
Character.AI continues to grow in popularity and is now adding social feeds to the platform. Is it going to enhance it? Or will it exacerbate safety concerns? Here's what you need to know.
France's next-generation aircraft carrier program, initiated in 2020 and known as the PA-NG, looks to replace France's current carrier, the Charles de Gaulle.
The war in Ukraine and the prodigious use of drones in that war could make enforcing a no-fly zone very complicated. Here's what you need to know.
Alibaba's Qwen AI reportedly outperforms its competitors, with the Qwen3-Omni model apparently achieving overall state-of-the-art status on 22 AI benchmarks.
AI promises productivity gains, and one way that could manifest is by shortening the work week. These tech CEOs think it'll happen, but others are skeptical.
The era of the International Space Station will come to a close soon as its retired from service, but NASA already has a plan for its next venture.
T-Mobile's COO Srini Gopalan will become CEO on November 1, 2025, shifting the carrier toward a more data-driven, digital-first strategy.
Free VPNs may be exposing sensitive data to the Chinese government because of China's laws that compels companies to hand over data upon request.
SIM farms of more than 300 servers hosting roughly 100,000 SIM cards at five locations in New York City nearly shut down the cell phone network.
The attack, which occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, targeted Collins Aerospace's MUSE software, a popular passenger processing system used globally.
Boeing's renders of its F/A-XX fighter jet show that is sports canards, like many European fighers, and also bears similarities to its F-47 design.
Battery standardization is still limited. Brands use proprietary battery systems and interfaces. Some alliances exist, but cross-brand compatibility remains rare
Tap to pay is a method of payment that uses NFC and other technologies to keep your transactions secure. Here's how it works (and what can go wrong).
The E-7 Wedgetail boasts a huge dorsal fin, and could transform the modern battlefield, but questions over survivability put its future in doubt.
DARPA put its AI-powered fighter jet to the test against a human pilot and both sides were pretty evenly matched. Is this the future of air warfare?
Some countries, like Malaysia, Romania, Argentina, and Greece, have attempted to bridge this gap between need and purchasing power by pursuing secondhand jets.
YouTube TV is one of the leading cable-like live TV streaming platforms, but its price might put some people off, and that's before any potential add-ons.
For $29.99 monthly, ESPN Unlimited gives fans access to all ESPN-owned channels, 47,000 live events, Multiview streaming, and exclusive original content.
Law enforcement organizations arrested two men suspected of running Streameast in August 2025, shutting the service down in the process.
In the 1950, Canada's abruptly dismantled its aerospace industry, favoring cheaper American alternatives better equipped to counter the growing nuclear threat.
NASA plans to establish a nuclear reactor on the moon, but it isn't the only one. Here's why world powers are racing against each other to create a foothold
All three of China's current aircraft carriers use steam engines, but reports indicate that the nation's fourth carrier will be nuclear powered.
Helsing's SG-1 AI-powered glider uses advanced acoustic sensors to detect ships and submarines, improving Europe's maritime defense capabilities.
At the end of World War II, a British aircraft carrier, the HMS Glorious, was sunk, and nearly a century later, there are still many unanswered questions.
Both the MiG-29 and F-16 Fighting Falcon are multi-role fighter jets that can reach speeds in excess of Mach 2, but the MiG is faster than the Falcon.
As of August, five SpaceX rockets have exploded in 2025: two Falcon 9s (one during landing), and three Starship rockets.
Laptop farming is a cybersecurity issue where a foreign government has gotten its agents hired as remote workers to funnel money into their government.
The Indian Air Force's recent conflicts have brought to light the dire straits of its fighter jet supply, filled with outdated aircraft and dismal future plans.
Discover how powerful the strongest magnet on Earth really is, what it can do, and where it's used in advanced scientific and industrial applications.
The Golden Dome will have defensive systems that monitor everything from the seabed to space, using a constellation of satellites, missiles, and even lasers.
Ukraine's extensive use of asymmetrical tactics, and innovative equipment such as sea drones, gives the country an effective edge against its foe.
China's newest aircraft carrier - the Fujian - is expected to be one of the most advanced ships in the world, rivaled only by the U.S. Navy's best.
According to Ring, the multitude of unknown logins dated May 28, 2025, is a backend issue and not a security breach - although not everyone believes it.
While we may remember the "one small step" more than anything else, the first Lunar Rover has its own interesting story centered around tires of all things.
D-Fend Solutions has built an anti-drone system known as EnforceAir2, which uses protocol-based mitigation, allowing users to take control of enemy drones.
The push for an electrified U.S. military began under President Biden, alongside goals for a net-zero economy by 2050. Much has changed under President Trump.
China's new J-35 bests the U.S. F-35 Lightning II in top speed, traveling at Mach 1.8 (1,300 miles per hour) versus the F-35's Mach 1.6 (1,200 miles per hour).
Israel's Spike missile attacks on Iranian targets may have been controlled from a distance, although they still required equipment to be smuggled into Iran.
The conflict between Iran and Israel doesn't seem to be coming to an end anytime soon, and both are preparing for the worst. Here's how many missiles Iran has.
Vibe coding is back at the forefront of the AI coding discussion thanks to new tools from Open AI and Anthropic, but what do the new tools actually do?
As concerns about artificial intelligence ramp up, Audi has begun using AI in some unexpected and surprising ways to help its human workers on the job.
If you've ever wondered why US diesel vehicles have particulate filters but regular gas cars do not, there's an odd reasoning behind the fact.
Oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, achieve billionaire status through his conglomerate, Standard Oil.
Before ChatGPT or even Google, there was Ask Jeeves -- a search engine where you could ask questions in conversational language. Where is Jeeves now?
Built to withstand extreme conditions and house hundreds of people, the size, complexity, and location of oil rigs makes dismantling them a massive task.
Major tool manufacturers such as Stanley Black & Decker, Tekton, and Illinois Tool Works have stated that they will increase prices due to tariffs.
Apple is revising its infotainment integration in the form of CarPlay Ultra, an improved variant built on customization for both drivers and automakers.
President Donald Trump's tariff plans have been on and off a few times now, but we do have some idea of which tire manufacturers will be hardest hit.
Many have claimed to see a UFO or have an encounter with an alien, but what do the scientists have to say? Here's what evidence they have right now.
Starlink provides high-speed internet access via satellite anywhere in the world, but does the U.S. military use that access? Here's what we know.
If you belong to an outlaw motorcycle gang like the Hells Angels, does that make you an outlaw? Can you be arrested simply for being a member?
GeoSpy claims to find an image's location solely through its pixels rather than its metadata, using the content of the photo rather than the coding itself.
The volley of tariffs between the US and Canada has left energy sectors reeling, and consumers fearing they may be left to pay the price.
The ending of net neutrality brings with it a whole host of complications for internet access, many of which could directly impact the average consumer.
When China's navy commissioned a new-generation frigate with stealth capabilities in January, it showed off increased capability in its naval race with the U.S.
The mystery of the Russian Z has been ongoing since the outbreak of its war with neighboring Ukraine.
While asteroid mining is already being undertaken, the first mission didn't exactly go off without a hitch. Here's what happened after it left earth.
California fights America's worst smog with the country's toughest environmental regulations. But is the Golden State really banning diesel trucks?
Texas has an astonishing number of miles of toll roads, and rumors have swirled that they're owned by the Chinese. They aren't. Here's who does own them.
An unusual agreement made during the Cold War led to Pepsi receiving many submarines as a penance for selling its popular, titular soda in the USSR.
A Guide to the Fake Reviews Ban and Its Implications
In what builders hope is a revolutionary development, the El Cosmico resort expands more than just its room options
As the FTC saves consumers from pesky subscription cancellations, the only question is: how will the ibuprofen market recover?
A new generation of media outlets is launched to continue Russia's online influence operations in the face of US enforcement efforts.
Sanctioned successor of Russian "Troll Farm" establishes media outlets operating across an array of social media platforms.
Tech firms licensed by Russian intelligence apparatuses linked to major US software and hardware companies.
The commercial interests of Lyubov Prigozhina, wife of the infamous Russian oligarch Yevgeniy Prigozhin, ranges from apartment complexes to chocolate museums and luxury spas.
A cyber security firm sanctioned for heightening Russia's hacking capabilities operates businesses across America, Europe, and Asia.
The sanctioned diving equipment supplier markets the products of over 40 European and American manufacturers.
Russian oligarchs obfuscate high-value property holdings in Western countries through complex ownership structures.
Sanctioned companies and individuals hold substantial interests in the $4 billion investment put into Russian soccer clubs and stadiums ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Dodge's blatant pandering to women buyers with the La Femme did not pan out, and its ludicrous amount of accessories only lead to unsuccessful excess.
Both on the silver screen and recreationally, Jason Momoa has an expansive collection of special Harley-Davidson motorcycles that he loves to ride.
An examination of Poland's Law and Justice Party and its implications for the EU at-large.
From lakefront fireworks to the world’s largest dinosaur, these are Chicago’s five must-see sights.
From cruising historic canals to dancing above the city skyline, here’s a bucket list of things to do in Amsterdam at night.
From thermal baths to the city’s best open-air markets, here are the top outdoor activities in Mexico City.