Image by Solen Feyissa, from Unsplash Families Sue Meta and TikTok Over Child Safety Failures Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A group of Italian families has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, accusing the platforms of failing to protect children from addictive and harmful online behavior. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The lawsuit claims platforms fail to verify users under 14....

Photo by Caleb Cook on Unsplash Fire-Tracking App Watch Duty Downloaded 2 Million Times In Los Angeles Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The fire-tracking app Watch Duty has reached over 2 million downloads and 14 million unique users this week, as Los Angeles residents rely on the collaborative platforms for updates on ongoing wildfires. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Photo by Daniel Romero on Unsplash Google Rolls Out AI Tools to Protect Users from Scammers Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Google announced new AI tools to stop scams and protect users on Thursday. The tech giant released a report detailing improvements to its security tools and the implementation of new strategies that leverage large language models (LLMs) and generative AI....

How Much Does a VPN Cost in 2026? Plus Money-Saving Tips Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Finding a trustworthy VPN at the right price is a challenge with so many options available. Every VPN claims to be the best, and it’s hard to discern if it genuinely delivers on its promises. In my experience, many fall short and oversell their capabilities. High-quality VPNs often have higher monthly fees to push you toward their long-term options....

How to Bypass Internet Censorship and Avoid Blocks in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer While traveling to high-censorship countries like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, you can’t surf the web freely. The governments use advanced techniques like deep packet inspection to analyze traffic and block content that’s banned in these countries. If you’re traveling to one of these locations, using a VPN is the best way to stay anonymous ....

How to Unblock Games at School in 2026: 5 Working Methods Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager You finally have a break from lessons, but when you try to play your favorite game, it’s blocked. Schools use firewalls and keyword filters to stop you from accessing gaming sites , even on mobile. It’s frustrating when all you want to do is relax, but the network keeps shutting you out....

How to Watch Bundesliga Matches Live in the USA (2026) Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Bundesliga is broadcast on ESPN+ in the USA. However, if you’re a US citizen traveling to another country, you may need a VPN to watch Bundesliga in your home country . So, I extensively tested several VPNs and picked the best ones for this purpose. After extensive tests, I’ve found the top VPNs for watching Bundesliga matches ....

Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash Judge Allows Google to Keep Chrome, Orders It to Share Data With Rivals Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Google can keep its Chrome browser during the ongoing antitrust battle, in what is considered a win for the tech giant. However, the company has been ordered to share the data it uses to improve search results, granting competitors access to information that was previously private....

Keeper vs. 1Password 2026 — Latest Test Results Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Short on time? Here’s our verdict: 1Password is the overall winner between these two password managers. It offers more features, better value for money, and beginner-friendly apps that make every feature easily accessible. Plus, its free trial doesn’t restrict any features. Keeper and 1Password are among the best password managers. They have strong security and useful features, which is why it’s hard to pick between the two....

Malwarebytes vs Bitdefender: Best Antivirus in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer With so many competitive antivirus solutions that make impressive promises on the market, it can be hard to parse the truly outstanding ones from the ones that only deliver average performance . I decided to test out two of the popular names in the AV industry — Malwarebytes and Bitdefender. I wanted to see which of these two community favorites would come out on top....

Malwarebytes vs TotalAV: Which Is a Better Antivirus in 2026? Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Malwarebytes and TotalAV are both relative newcomers in the antivirus industry. Both are trustworthy names, so I had to put them to the test in order to find out which one is better and ultimately which one you should get. In my tests, they both detected malware well above the industry average. Also, both antiviruses are relatively lightweight, so it came down to extra features, usability, support, and value for money....

Speed 8.0 / 10 Servers 7.0 / 10 User Experience 8.0 / 10 Support 6.0 / 10 Pricing 10 / 10 Mullvad VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Mullvad VPN Overview Mullvad VPN has garnered a reputation as one of the best VPNs on the market for those that put privacy and security as a top priority . This VPN offers transparent rates and complete anonymity from start to finish....

Image by Freepik New iPhone And Android AI Tools Help Block Robocalls Automatically Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Users can now access free call screening and robocall blocking tools through their iPhone and Android devices. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: iOS 26 introduces a free call-screening tool for unknown numbers. Call-screening tools help block robocallers who “spoof” phone numbers....

Image by macrovector, from Freepik New Photonic Processor Promises Faster, More Energy-Efficient AI Computations Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers from MIT have developed a new photonic chip that could significantly improve the speed and energy efficiency of artificial intelligence AI computations, as reported on Monday in a press release by MIT . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

NordVPN Not Working With Netflix France? Try This (in 2026) Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Netflix France has a variety of unique content, like Merci Pour Le Chocolat , that is only available to viewers in France. This is due to copyright and broadcasting regulations. As such, Netflix checks your location to make sure you’re in France before you can watch its content. A VPN like NordVPN can technically change the appearance of your location so you can watch Netflix France when you’re not in the country....

Speed 7.4 / 10 Servers 7.2 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 oVPN.toReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist oVPN.to Overview Now this might seem as a harsh review, but believe us when we say that oVPN.to is extremely dull and uninformative. We even tried contacting their customer support via IRC chat to get more information about the service, but it was a nightmare and sadly worsened our overall impression about the service....

Speed 7.1 / 10 Servers 6.0 / 10 User Experience 7.6 / 10 Support 7.2 / 10 Pricing 7.4 / 10 PearlVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer PearlVPN Overview Pearl VPN is a new player in the VPN market (since the beginning of 2018) and still has some way to go in terms of matching some of the basic offerings of more established VPNs....

Image by Joshua Reddekopp, from Unsplash Romance Scam Delivers Malware Hidden In ‘Lovely Photos’ File Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new cyberattack is targeting German speakers with adult-themed romance scams, secretly delivering malware. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The attack targets German speakers using adult-themed romance scam emails. Emails contain links to ISO malware hosted on Russian servers....

Image by vecstock, from Unsplash Scattered Spider Hackers Now Target U.S. Insurance Companies Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, which operates under the alias UNC3944, has started attacking insurance companies throughout the United States In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Scattered Spider is now targeting U.S. insurance companies. The group uses phishing, SIM-swapping, and MFA fatigue attacks....

Image by Denny Müller on Unsplash Scientists Hit Internet Speed Record of 402,000 Gbps Using Existing Fiber Tech Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Scientists from Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), in partnership with other labs, published a report of a recent world internet speed record of 402 Tb/s—402,000 Gbps—achieved using commercially available optical fiber....