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Bark vs Qustodio 2026: Which Parental Control App Is Really the Best? Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 1 With so many parental control apps available, it can be difficult to figure out which to choose. Each claims to be the “best”, but in most cases, they didn’t live up to their words and had nothing to offer but big marketing promises . To make this easier for you, I’ve downloaded and installed dozens of apps on my children’s phones, so I could get a first-hand look at their features, strengths, and weaknesses....

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 ....

Best VPNs to Stream Sports Live (& Free) — Updated in 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager There are lots of ways to livestream sports for free online, but sports-broadcasting rights restrict live streaming to specific locations . So, you can’t watch your favorite local sports if you’re in another country. There are several VPNs that work with many streaming services, but ExpressVPN is the best for watching sports , offering lightning-fast speeds and a massive network of servers....

Best VPNs to Stream Sports Live (& Free) — Updated in 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager There are lots of ways to livestream sports for free online, but sports-broadcasting rights restrict live streaming to specific locations . So, you can’t watch your favorite local sports if you’re in another country. There are several VPNs that work with many streaming services, but ExpressVPN is the best for watching sports , offering lightning-fast speeds and a massive network of servers....

Photo by Paul Hanaoka on Unsplash California Governor Vetoes New AI Safety Bill 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! California Governor Gavin Newsom shared a public statement vetoing SB 1047 Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi agreed with Newsom Scott Wiener, State Senator and author of SB 1047, considered the veto a setback Gavin Newsom, California Governor, vetoed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047), a new AI safety bill approved by the State Assembly a few weeks ago....

Image by DC Studio, from Freepik Could AI Make Plant-Based Meats Taste Like The Real Thing? Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Stanford engineers use mechanical testing and AI to improve plant-based meat textures, potentially accelerating development of realistic alternatives. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The team tested animal and plant-based hot dogs, sausages, turkey, and tofu. AI-generated data mimicked human sensory testing, showing consistency in results....

Dashlane vs 1Password: Which Is Safer & Better Value in 2026? Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager You’ve probably noticed every password manager says it supports passkeys now — but none of them tell you how it actually works day to day. Can you unlock your vault with a passkey? What if your kid gets locked out of the family account? The devil’s always in the details, and that’s exactly what we sought to find out....

Does CyberGhost Work in China? No, Use These VPNs (2026) Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Ever since the Chinese government upgraded the Great Firewall (GFW), CyberGhost no longer works in China . This is because CyberGhost’s servers lack obfuscation features to bypass the enhanced restrictions. There are government-approved VPNs in China, but they must track and save user data. This can be a concern if online privacy is important to you....

Photo by Donald Giannatti on Unsplash European Space Agency Chief Urges Europe to Raise Its Ambitions 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! ESA’s chief Josef Aschbache said Europe “needs to raise its ambition” to keep up in the space industry European aerospace group Airbus recently laid off 2,500 workers Aschbache shared concerns about lagging behind powerful global competitors Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), said Europe needs to work harder to compete against global space organizations to succeed in the space race....

Image by Mika Baumeister, from Unsplash Fake Teams Installer Evades Detection, Targets Enterprise Users Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new cyber campaign is using fake Microsoft Teams installers to infect users with the Oyster backdoor, also known as Broomstick. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Fake Microsoft Teams installers are spreading via SEO poisoning and malvertising. Execution installs the Oyster backdoor, also known as Broomstick, on the system....

Image by Contaminazionivisive, from Pixabay Finnish Prisoners Work As Data Labelers To Enhance AI Models Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Finnish inmates work as data labelers for AI training. Ethical concerns arise from low-paid prison labor practices. Focus on rehabilitation over workforce creation is crucial. Finnish inmates are being employed as data labelers, a task crucial for training AI systems, as reported by Euronews ....

Image by Brands & People, from Unsplash Gaming’s Bot Problem: Would You Scan Your Eye to Prove You’re Human? Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Gamers frustrated with artificial intelligence-powered bots disrupting online multiplayer matches may soon have a solution. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: “Razer ID verified by World ID” authenticates players to block bots from game servers....

Photo by Josh Berendes on Unsplash Google-Backed FireSat Launches First Satellite For Early Wildfire Detection Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Google announced that FireSat launched the first satellite of its over 50 constellation network and made contact with Earth successfully this Monday. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: FireSat’s first satellite was successfully launched to enhance wildfire detection using AI technology....

Image by Kaur Kristjan, from Unsplash Hackers Exploit “Contact Us” Forms In Phishing Campaign Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Check Point Research (CPR) has identified a new phishing campaign known as ZipLine which reverses traditional scams by forcing the victim to start the conversation. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hackers use “Contact Us” forms to trick U....

Image by Yan Krukau, from Pexels Hackers Exploit Game Engine To Spread Cross-Platform Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Hackers exploit the Godot Engine to spread undetected malware, targeting devices across platforms via GitHub’s Stargazers Ghost Network. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Stargazers Ghost Network distributes GodLoader via 200 GitHub repositories. The malware targets multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android....

Image by Thomas Jensen, from Unsplash Hackers Exploit Vulnerability In 15,000 Industrial Routers Worldwide Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Hackers are targeting a serious security flaw in Four-Faith industrial routers made in China. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized control over affected routers remotely. Hackers use default credentials to execute reverse shells, compromising around 15,000 devices....

Image by vecstock, from Freepik Hackers Use Phone Scams and New Exploits, Breached 618 Firms Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Hackers from EncryptHub combine social engineering tactics with sophisticated exploits, breaching over 600 organizations across the globe. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: EncryptHub hackers mix social engineering with advanced malware to breach systems. Group already compromised 618 organizations worldwide, researchers warn....

How to Get a Kazakhstan IP Address in 2026 (Easiest Method) Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist When traveling outside Kazakhstan, being locked out of your Kaspi bank account could disrupt your trip. The best way to access your accounts is to use a VPN with a server in the country. However, not many VPNs offer servers in Kazakhstan that provide a local IP address . After testing over 40 services, my team and I identified the top 5 VPNs for reliably obtaining a Kazakhstan IP address ....

How to Get an IPVanish Free Trial (7-day & 30-day) in 2026 Written by Ashleigh Naidoo Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The only way to continue using IPVanish VPN for free on all your devices (including Windows, Mac, Firestick, and more) is to take advantage of its 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to its guarantee, you can test IPVanish on unlimited devices for up to 30 days . Even though you’ll have to pay upfront, you’ll receive a full refund when you cancel your deal within the guarantee period....

How to Watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Game With a VPN Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The NBA All-Star Game is one of the biggest events of the NBA season , so if you like basketball, you should definitely watch it every year. However, due to streaming rights, it’s only available on a handful of platforms. If you’re already in a country broadcasting the NBA All-Star Game, you still need a VPN to ensure your online safety , and a VPN helps you with that....