While these features sound great, I found that kids can easily bypass them without any technical knowledge. I started looking for other options that could work with the native TikTok features to help me monitor my kids and prevent them from watching inappropriate videos. The best solution I found was a parental control app. I tested more than 30 parental control apps, and Bark stood out as the best option....
However, these are just the most common reasons why you might be experiencing lag during your gaming sessions. Read on to learn about other possible causes and the 10 best fixes to solve lag in Apex Legends. 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....
Fortunately, there are a few top no-log VPNs that use remote servers for India, keeping your data safe from prying eyes. After testing 20+ services, I found the best VPNs that will give you a secure India IP address. ExpressVPN is my top choice for getting an India IP address. It has a strict no-logs policy, tight security, and ultra-fast speeds for gaming, browsing, and more. Plus, it’s risk-free, as it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee....
Kids regularly browse the internet, play games, watch videos and scroll through social media, so adding parental controls and filters for wireless devices can help improve their social productivity and family interaction time. However, it works great at first, but then you notice your kid’s online productivity is increasing. After that, you notice that your kid is using the internet way beyond the limitations you put in place. You suspect that they are finding ways to bypass the restrictions you have set....
Avoiding potentially malicious apps and unsafe websites reduces the chances of a phone hack, but using a top antivirus is the best way to protect your phone. A reliable antivirus finds and removes all malware from your device and includes other features to prevent reinfection. There are several options, but my tests showed that Norton is the best antivirus for defending against hackers. It has a flawless malware detection score, app scanning, and more to ensure you’re always safe....
While you can theoretically use a VPN to get an Italy IP address and watch Canale 5, this could be considered copyright infringement. My team and I don’t condone using a VPN to break the law. If you’re in Italy and want to use a VPN to watch Canale 5 safely, I suggest getting CyberGhost. It has 200+ lightning-fast servers in the country to support fast, lag-free streaming. Plus, it comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee, so you can try CyberGhost with Canale 5 totally risk-free....
While it’s technically possible to use a VPN to change your IP address and access Crunchyroll content from different regions, doing so violates Crunchyroll’s Terms of Service and may constitute copyright infringement. For secure streaming on Crunchyroll, consider using ExpressVPN. Our international team of testers confirmed that ExpressVPN reliably works with Crunchyroll libraries worldwide. It also offers fast speeds for HD, lag-free streaming. Plus, all offers include a 30*-day money-back guarantee, so you can get a refund if you’re not satisfied with the service....
A VPN can make it seem like you’re in a fuboTV region when you’re not, allowing you to watch its content. However, my team and I don’t condone this – it breaks fuboTV’s terms of use and could be considered copyright infringement. If you still want to use a VPN with fuboTV, only a few actually work, as fuboTV blocks VPNs to protect its broadcasting agreements. If you want to stream safely on a public network, our international testers found some VPNs that will let you do this, with ExpressVPN as the top choice....
A VPN can route your internet traffic through a server in another country. This allows you to access content that isn’t available where you are. Although you can theoretically watch the FIBA World Cup with a VPN, this could be considered copyright infringement. My colleagues and I do not condone using a VPN to break the law. After testing 40+ VPNs, I found that ExpressVPN is the best VPN to watch the FIBA World Cup online....
I tried different ways to give my kids the freedom to use Instagram, but still block unsafe videos and contacts. I started with the built-in parental controls, but the kids can easily disable or bypass them. After testing a few other methods, I saw that the most effective solution that worked for me was a premium parental control app. Bark is the best app I tested for Instagram. It reviews all posts for any inappropriate content and monitors DMs and searches....
Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025 After evaluating Lantern’s VPN offerings, I determined that the company provides a service that is sufficient, but not exceptional. In particular, Lantern allows access to multiple streaming platforms and offers acceptable connection speeds. However, the company does not have dedicated VPN client software, and the server options are limited. Additionally, the privacy policy was found to be inconsistent. The Lantern proxy service allows for a trial period without the commitment of a long-term offer....
The European Union’s new AI Act, marks a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence. The world-first legislation bans certain “unacceptable” uses of AI technology, aiming to protect citizens and preserve democratic values. Critics argue the law has loopholes, especially for law enforcement and migration authorities. Exemptions allow AI practices like real-time facial recognition and emotion detection in some cases. Digital rights groups warn the law’s exceptions weaken protections against misuse....
Through an Instagram video, Zuckerberg explained that this decision has been made to “restore free expression” and that instead of fact-checkers, the platform will rely on user criteria through a feature similar to “Community Notes,” a collaborative system used by the social media platform X in which the users provide context. Zuckerberg announced the removal of the fact-checking program from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Instead of content verified by third parties, Meta will implement a new feature similar to X’s “Community Notes....
Mark Zuckerberg promoted his new AI assistant as “the most intelligent AI assistant you can freely use,” yet the tool received negative attention after revealing a real person’s private phone number during customer support inquiries, as first reported by The Guardian. Meta AI gave a user a real person’s number as customer support contact. The AI contradicted itself repeatedly when confronted about the mistake. Experts warn of AI assistants’ “white lie” behavior to seem helpful....
In a press conference on Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum voiced strong disapproval over Google’s decision to label the entire body of water as the “Gulf of America” for US-based users of Google Maps. Google renamed the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” for US users. President Sheinbaum claims Trump’s decree applies only to US continental shelf. Mexico insists name change only applies to US territorial waters, not entire Gulf....
The platform promises that this platform can generate money through blockchain tokens, regardless of their location or number of followers, as first reported by TechCrunch (TC). Own is a decentralized social media app using blockchain-based token rewards. $OWN tokens are rewarded based on content engagement. Creators keep up to 95% of their earnings on the platform. Developed by Amir Kaltak (CEO), Katia Zaitsev (COO), and Sarah Mick (CCO), Own blends features like short videos, images, and text posts with tools such as direct messaging and an upvote-based ranking system....
Georgia Tech developed DVa to combat malware exploiting accessibility features. Accessibility tools help users but also create vulnerabilities for hackers. DVa scans smartphones and reports harmful apps and potential damages to users. While tools like screen readers and voice-to-text help people with disabilities, they also make phones easier targets for hackers. Malware can exploit these features to read screens, access important apps, and block removal attempts. This can result in severe consequences, such as unauthorized bank transfers or the exposure of sensitive information in cryptocurrency apps....
Perplexity is accused of using NYT’s content without permission for AI summaries. Perplexity’s CEO plans to respond to the NYT’s legal notice by October 30. Publishers fear AI-generated summaries reduce clicks on their original articles. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the NYT issued a cease-and-desist letter through its law firm, accusing Perplexity of violating copyright law by using its articles to generate summaries and other AI outputs. “Perplexity and its business partners have been unjustly enriched by using, without authorization, The Times’s expressive, carefully written and researched, and edited journalism without a license,” WSJ reported the letter as saying....
OpenAI will open new offices in Seattle, New York, Singapore, Brussels, and Paris. The current San Francisco, Tokyo, Dublin, and London offices will expand. The new office in Singapour is expected to open by the end of the year with a new team. The tech company shared the update on X, along with a GIF with the names of the cities, and an invitation for talents to join the new teams....
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, announced on the social media platform X new updates for the company’s chatbot. The latest and most advanced model, GPT-5, now offers multiple processing options, and the company has significantly extended its interaction capacity. OpenAI restored ChatGPT’s model picker feature and GPT-4o model after backlash. Sam Altman announced that GPT-5’s usage limits have been expanded. The company noted that it’s working on the latest model’s personality....
