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Does Netflix work with Betternet (Tested 2026) Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Netflix has different content libraries around the world. Some content is only available in certain locations due to copyright and broadcast regulations. Netflix checks your IP address to determine if you’re in the right broadcast location before displaying content. If you need a VPN to stream Netflix privately, and Betternet isn’t working, my global team has found several working alternatives....

Does Netflix Work With VIP72? See Our Test Results (2026) Written by Sarah Barnes Web Security Expert Netflix offers different content in different regions because of broadcast regulations and copyright laws. Netflix detects your location using your IP address and only shows content available in your country. As a result, Netflix actively blocks VPN connections from accessing its site or app. Not many VPNs work alongside Netflix, but VIP72 does work decently....

Image by TED Conference, from Flickr Elon Musk Seeks To Block OpenAI’s Shift To For-Profit Status Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Elon Musk filed an injunction against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging anticompetitive practices, harming xAI, and abandoning OpenAI’s nonprofit mission. OpenAI denies claims. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Elon Musk filed an injunction against OpenAI, Microsoft, and others for anticompetitive behavior....

Photo by appshunter.io on Unsplash Epic Games’ Fortnite Returns To Apple’s App Store After 5-Year Ban Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The popular game Fortnite announced its return to the Apple App Store this Tuesday on social media. The game, developed by the American studio Epic Games, had been banned from the app platform since 2020. It will now be available on multiple platforms, including AltStore in the European Union and the company’s online store....

ExpressVPN Crack: The Dangers of Using Pirated VPN Software Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate We all want the benefits of a premium VPN , but sometimes feel the money is better spent elsewhere. Instead of purchasing an offer from ExpressVPN , you figure it’s better to download a cracked version . While you might feel this is a valid solution, we are going to explain why using an ExpressVPN crack isn’t worth the risk ....

Image by Gabriela Gonzales, from Unsplash Fake ReCAPTCHA Attack Installs MacOS Malware On Thousands Of Devices Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new malware campaign is targeting macOS users through fake reCAPTCHA popups, tricking them into installing powerful data-stealing software. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: MacReaper targets macOS users through over 2,800 compromised websites. Victims are tricked via fake reCAPTCHA into running Terminal commands....

Image by pikisuperstar, from Freepik FBI Warns Of HiatusRAT Targeting Cameras And DVRs Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Private Industry Notification (PIN) to warn against an ongoing malware campaign targeting Chinese-branded web cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs). In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! HiatusRAT has been active since July 2022, evolving to target IoT devices....

Google Announces New Pixel 9 Device For Surprise Event in August Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Google shared a teaser on multiple channels this week promoting the new Pixel 9 and an ahead-of-schedule “Made by Google” in-person event in California on August 13th. Traditionally, the company holds this event to announce new devices in October. In the short 15-second video titled “AI… meet IX at Made by Google,” the tech giant shows only a glimpse in the dark of what the new device will look like with the hip-hop song “Magic”—by Vince Staples & Mustard—in the background....

Image by BBC Creative, from Unsplash Hackers Steal Data Of 8,000 Children In London Nursery Cyberattack Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A group of cybercriminals has stolen highly sensitive data from Kido International, a nursery chain with 18 sites in London, exposing information on more than 8,000 children and their families. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Image by Charles J. Sharp, from Wikimedia Commons High-Tech Hives And Dancing Robots To Help Save Honeybees Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor EU-funded scientists are developing innovative solutions to protect declining bee populations. These include smart hives and robotic bees designed to improve bee health and assist beekeepers. These initiatives were featured yesterday in Horizon Magazine . Honeybees are vital for pollinating crops and wild plants, but their populations are declining due to threats like climate change and pesticides....

How to Get a Malta IP Address (Updated 2026) Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer It’s frustrating that you can’t access Maltese TV channels and online services like Smash TV, TVM, and IIG Bank from outside the country. You can regain access by using a VPN to get a Malta IP address , but most VPNs won’t work. You need to find a powerful VPN with fast Maltese servers, strong security, and robust unblocking abilities....

How to Keep Your Kids Safe When They Play Video Games Written by Aishah Mustapha Content Writer Fact-Checked by Felipe Allende Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Gaming is one of the world’s most popular pastimes, with nearly 40% of the global population playing video games. For many kids, it’s part of their weekend routine and an opportunity to play with their friends. While video games can be beneficial to a child, there are also risks associated with gaming, such as the possibility of addiction, overspending, or exposure to offensive content and ads ....

How to Set Screen Time Limits on iPad That Really Work in 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer iPad has an integrated tool for setting screen time limits, called Screen Time; however, after using it for a few weeks, I saw that it’s not very good. The biggest problem is the lack of customization options. Instead of giving me the option to set a daily screen time limit and a schedule, all I could do was schedule one “Downtime” per day, which blocks the iPad....

How to Stream CCTV With a VPN (Tested in 2026) Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate CCTV is only available for streaming in China due to licensing agreements and broadcasting rights. To watch the programs on the state-run TV network, you have to be physically located in China and access it with a local IP address. Having a VPN app on your device can theoretically help you get an IP address in China to watch CCTV, even if you’re somewhere else....

How to Watch 6play France With a VPN (Updated 2026) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer France’s streaming service, 6play, is free as long as you have an account and live in France. Unfortunately, due to broadcast restrictions, you won’t be able to watch the shows if you aren’t in the country. While you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to watch 6play from anywhere , this could be considered copyright infringement and breaches broadcast restrictions....

How to Watch TV Online for Free Without Popup Ads (in 2026) Written by Mariah Shanice Basa Cybersecurity & Tech Writer As the prices of streaming platforms rise, one solution is to watch TV on free streaming sites. The problem is that free streaming sites come with invasive popup ads . Everything you do on the site, like selecting a category or pausing a video, triggers an ad. These ads are annoying and potentially dangerous — popup ads can infect your device with malware....

Image by Inspa Makers, from Unsplash Inside Online Support Groups For ‘AI Addiction’ Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager People struggling with dependency on AI chatbots are turning to online recovery groups, as experts sound the alarm on emotional risks and apps engineered for compulsive use. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Teens and adults report emotional dependence on chatbots like Character....

Inspired by Electric Eels, Researchers Develop Stretchy and Self-Healing Batteries Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a novel type of battery – soft, stretchable, and even self-healing – offering exciting possibilities for wearable tech, soft robotics, and even medical implants. Their findings were published on the 17th of July in the journal Science Advances....

Image from Freepik Instagram Launches New Features to Combat Teen Sextortion Scams 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! Screenshotting disappearing images in DMs will soon be blocked. Accounts showing scammy behavior will face stricter follow request limitations. Nudity protection will blur explicit images sent in direct messages. Instagram announced yesterday the rollout of new safety features aimed at protecting teens from sextortion scams, a form of online blackmail where scammers threaten to release intimate images unless the victim provides more photos or pays a ransom....

Image by Oleksandr Chumak, from Unsplash Kimsuky Data Breach Reveals South Korean Government Targets Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a rush? Here are the quick facts: North Korean hacker group Kimsuky suffered a major data breach. Hackers ‘Saber’ and ‘cyb0rg’ leaked 8.9GB of Kimsuky’s data. Leak includes phishing logs targeting South Korean government domains. Two hackers calling themselves ‘Saber’ and ‘cyb0rg’ stole and publicly leaked Kimsuky’s internal data, criticizing the group for their political motives and greed, as first reported by BleepingComputer (BC)....