Photo by Josh Withers on Unsplash Australia’s Social Media Ban Plan Raises Alarms Over Teen Isolation Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Teenagers from minority groups in Australia worry that the new ban will isolate them even more Experts believe a full ban is not the solution as it could have mental health repercussions The government will introduce the new legislation by the end of the year Australia’s new social media ban plan for children and teenagers raises concerns regarding possible isolation and lack of communication among young users....

Avast vs Kaspersky: Which Antivirus Is Better in 2026? Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Avast and Kaspersky have been around for years, but it’s hard to figure out which is better for overall protection. Of course, Avast’s history of stealing user data and Kaspersky’s potential links to Russian intelligence make this even more challenging. After rigorous testing, I found that Kaspersky outperforms Avast in most categories . It offers marginally better malware detection via scans, more features, and responsive customer support....

Bark vs Circle: Which Parental Control App Is Really the Best in 2026? Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Bark and Circle are two popular parental control apps on the market. I installed them both on my kids’ phone’s for a few weeks to see which one performs better. I’ll save you some time; Bark is the winner . It has better screen time management tools, web filter, and social media monitoring features....

Best ExpressVPN YouTube Influencer Discount Codes in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer If you’re budget-conscious, ExpressVPN’s premium price might make you reconsider your options. However, an ExpressVPN YouTube influencer code can provide a good discount. Unfortunately, most influencer codes don’t offer the best deal, while some are expired . That’s why I scoured the internet to find the best ExpressVPN YouTube influencer codes. Many YouTubers use ExpressVPN because they trust it ....

Image by Freepik Brands Face Disruption as AI Agents Shop for Users Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager AI shopping agents are transforming e-commerce by cutting search clicks, and forcing brands to change their strategies. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Almost 60% of European Google searches end without a click. Gartner predicts traditional search volume could fall 25% by next year....

Photo by AJITH S on Unsplash ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli-Inspired Images Go Viral, Raising Copyright Concerns Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Many social media users shared images created with a Studio Ghibli-style using ChatGPT this week, making it a viral trend. The high-quality images developed with OpenAI’s new tool have sparked debate on copyright use. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Photo by Lan Lin on Unsplash China’s Leading Universities Boost AI Talent Development with Increased Enrollment Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Top universities in China announced plans to expand undergraduate enrollment to develop talent in areas like artificial intelligence. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! China’s top universities are expanding AI-focused undergraduate programs to nurture future talent. Peking, Renmin, and Shanghai Jiao Tong universities are increasing enrollment in AI, biomedicine, and emerging tech fields....

Photo by Pascal Bernardon on Unsplash Chinese Self-Driving Startup WeRide Raises $440.5 Million in U.S. IPO Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! WeRide raised $320.5 million in private placement and $120 million in IPO The startup is now valued at $4 billion The autonomous vehicle startup offered 7,742,400 shares at $15.50 The Chinese autonomous vehicle startup WeRide raised $440....

Chinese Telecom Firms Barred from Offering Broadband in the US Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by On April 25, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile to cease their fixed and mobile broadband services in the US. Reuters reported that this decision comes as part of a net neutrality order that was also approved on April 25, which includes Chinese telecom firms Pacific Networks and its subsidiary ComNet....

Speed 7.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 4.0 / 10 Support 8.0 / 10 Pricing 7.0 / 10 CryptoStormReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer CryptoStorm Overview As the self-proclaimed VPN for the paranoid, CryptoStorm prides itself on its advanced security measures and 100% anonymity for users. I wanted to find out if CryptoStorm is truly more secure than the top VPNs on the market and if its other features are any good....

Definitive Guide to Raising Religious Children in an Online World Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor “Teach a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego....

Written by: Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Emsisoft Anti-Malware Overview Emsisoft Anti-Malware claims to offer a dual antivirus engine for getting rid of stubborn malware , which was something I was looking to do. I wanted to test it for myself and see if there was more to this low-cost antivirus option. I tested the malware detection abilities and examined the features and the overall performance. After my tests, I wasn’t too impressed with this antivirus....

Experts Reveal: Recommended Screen Time by Age | 2026 Update Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 2 It seems like every expert has their own screen time recommendation, so how can you really know what is best for your child? As a parent, you need to give your kids the freedom to be online, use their apps, and communicate with friends. However, it’s crucial to ensure a healthy balance between their online and offline lives to prevent screen time addiction and common health and behavioral issues associated with excessive screen time....

Image by Danielle Rice, from Unsplash Exposed AMS Systems Risk Unauthorized Access to Buildings and Infrastructure Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A major security problem has been uncovered that affects thousands of companies worldwide, putting both employee privacy and physical security at risk. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Over 49,000 exposed AMS systems were found, affecting companies globally, including critical sectors....

FCC Mandates “Broadband Nutrition Labels” To Be Displayed by ISPs for Most Broadband Plans Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer US Consumers will start seeing nutrition-like labels on most broadband plans at the store and online starting on April 10. This is due to the recent FCC policy directing all major internet service providers (ISPs) to publish broadband “nutrition labels” on all their internet plans. The FCC formally proposed these nutrition labels for US internet service providers in 2016, according to The Verge....

Photo by appshunter.io on Unsplash Fintech Wise Agrees to Fix Money Laundering Controls After EU Orders Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert European regulators forced the British company Wise to fix anti-money laundering measures after the Belgian National Bank discovered the fintech lacked relevant information about its customers. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! FT revealed that Wise was forced by European regulators to fix anti-money laundering measures The National Bank of Belgium reviewed the company in 2022 and revealed that hundreds of thousands of customers didn’t provide proof of residence Wise worked on a remediations plan approved by the regulator and said they have fully implemented the recommendations The story was revealed by the Financial Times today....

Image by Freepik Hackers Use Panda Photos to Spread AI Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Security researchers have identified a powerful Linux malware called Koske, which they say may have been developed with artificial intelligence In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Koske malware spreads via panda JPEGs containing hidden rootkits. Researchers suspect Koske’s code was generated with artificial intelligence....

Image by Freepik Hand Exoskeleton Boosts Pianists’ Skill Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A study published in Science Robotics explores how exposure to fast, complex finger movements using a hand exoskeleton can help expert pianists overcome the plateau commonly known as the “ceiling effect.” In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Passive training with exoskeleton improved performance in both trained and untrained hands....

Speed 8.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 7.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 HideMy.nameReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer HideMy.name Overview HideMy.name’s main selling points include fast speed, privacy, and security , which indeed are top priorities for many VPN users. The company also boasts that it can access geo-restricted streaming services....

Image courtesy of Human Mobile Devices HMD and Mattel Launch New Barbie Flip Phone to Combat Phone Addiction Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Human Mobile Devices (HMD) and Mattel launched a new flip phone, the HMD Barbie Phone, in the United Kingdom and Europe this Wednesday. The pink device, soon available for the U.S. market, includes limited features like phone calls, texting, and restricted Internet access....