Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

JavaScript is a programming language that developers use to make interactive webpages. JavaScript has made webpages and web applications dynamic. It is responsible for refreshing social media feeds, ...

TL;DR: Although often labeled a "dark web" associated with criminal activity and illicit marketplaces, Tor is an invaluable tool for protecting online privacy. Developers are now working to make the ...

Tor has announced improved encryption and security for the circuit traffic by replacing the old tor1 relay encryption algorithm with a new design called Counter Galois Onion (CGO). One reason behind ...

The specter of violating user privacy is once again haunting Google, and this time around, AI is at the center of it. Specifically, the Gemini AI and its deep integration within Google’s productivity ...

Virtual private networks, proxy servers and Tor all mask your public IP address differently. Here’s how to choose the right tool for your privacy needs. Sam Dawson is a cybersecurity expert and VPN ...

If Apple was trying to make a splash with its Liquid Glass redesign of iOS 26, it succeeded—just maybe not in the way it had hoped to. In case you haven’t been keeping tabs on Apple’s ongoing iOS ...

Gran Turismo Polonia’s open day at Tor Poznań brought out the fierce performance of the Gumpert Apollo. This video features thrilling highlights, including aggressive donut maneuvers, revving engine ...

Instagram lets you disable read receipts to prevent others from knowing whether or not you've read their messages. Read receipts can be turned off for individual ...

Lorraine Whitmarsh receives funding from UKRI. Sam Hampton receives funding from UKRI and the Askehave Climate Foundation. Saving energy isn’t just about keeping bills down. A new analysis of 100 ...