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Upd: January 22, 2026 9 min read Ad Blocking AI Industry news

ChatGPT is rolling out ads. Where they will appear and what it means for users’ experience

After months and years of speculation, OpenAI finally confirms that ads are coming to ChatGPT, and coming very soon. What will they look like and will it be possible to fight against them?

Ekaterina Kachalova

Upd: January 14, 2026 6 min read AFDS

Techlore interviews: Andrey Meshkov breaks down Apple’s new system-wide filtering API

Techlore team caught up with members of the AdGuard team at the Ad-Filtering Dev Summit 2025 for a short on-the-spot interview.

Daria Magdik

January 13, 2026 2 min read AdGuard for iOS New version Release notes

AdGuard for iOS v4.5.15: Now with the post-quantum cryptography support

We’ve added post-quantum cryptography support to DNS (for DoH, DoT, and DoQ) and updated SafariConverterLib to unlock new filtering capabilities and improve rule handling behind the scenes.

Darya Bugayova

December 30, 2025 12 min read The more you know

Blockchain security issues

Blockchain security issues include smart contract vulnerabilities, network attacks, and data risks. Learn how to identify and mitigate blockchain threats.

Alina Ivanova

December 30, 2025 6 min read Industry news

Cars gobbling up your data and showing ads are becoming the new normal. Can it be stopped?

Ads have been creeping onto infotainment screens across various car brands. But this still cutting-edge tech increasingly reveals its darker side: continuous data collection, eroding privacy, and, inevitably, ads delivered straight to the dashboard.

Ekaterina Kachalova

Upd: December 30, 2025 2 min read affiliate program for software

Turn Your Tech Passion into Profit: A Deep Dive into the AdGuard Affiliate Program

Discover the best affiliate program for software, privacy tools and ad blockers. Join a top software referral program to boost your earnings.

Savva AdGuard

Upd: January 13, 2026 5 min read Industry news

Cyber spies in the bedroom: Is your smart vibrator leaking your private life?

People choose high-tech toys for their simplicity and convenience. But today, along with pleasure, users may unknowingly yield something far more personal — their privacy.

Eleonora Volkova

Upd: January 13, 2026 35 min read Recap

AdGuard 2025 year recap

It is time to look back at the passing year and reflect on everything that we’ve done and what we’ve written about. This is AdGuard’s 2025 year recap!

Vasily Bagirov

Upd: December 29, 2025 15 min read Email The more you know

How to make an email without a phone number

Discover how to make an email without providing a phone number. Follow our step-by-step guide to set up a secure and private email address easily, bypassing the need for phone number verification.

Alina Ivanova

Upd: December 29, 2025 14 min read The more you know

What is a honeypot in crypto?

Wondering what is a honeypot in crypto? Learn how these scams work, how to identify them, and the best ways to protect your investments from crypto fraud.

Alina Ivanova

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ChatGPT is rolling out ads. Where they will appear and what it means for users’ experience

Techlore interviews: Andrey Meshkov breaks down Apple’s new system-wide filtering API