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The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…
Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025
Antivirus Jul 31, 2025
The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…
With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…
April 11 tech news roundup: YouTube Premium price hiked in US, Cyberpunk 2077 gets a massive update on PS5 Pro, Windows 11 testers can enable new features easily
News April 11, 2026
YouTube Premium gets a price hike in the US Amazon Prime and Netflix raised their prices last month. It was only a matter of time before other streaming services followed their example. This time, it is YouTube’s turn. While YouTube Premium got a price hike in many countries in... Read more
April 4 tech news roundup: Windows 11 is switching to native apps, RAM prices begin to drop, Gmail’s AI Inbox is rolling out to users
News April 4, 2026
Microsoft wants to focus on native apps for Windows 11 Microsoft has been making quite a few changes recently to improve the Windows 11 experience. According to Rudy Huyn, a Microsoft Partner Architect, the next step is to focus on Windows apps. You may be aware that many Windows... Read more
Borderless Streaming: Your 2026 Guide to Accessing International TV Channels Anywhere
NewsVPN Software ReviewsWindows March 30, 2026
The way we watch television has changed dramatically in recent years. Now, viewers are no longer satisfied with channels limited to their country. International series, exclusive sports events, cultural programming, and foreign streaming platforms are now part of the everyday media consumption of millions of people worldwide. International television... Read more
March 28 tech news roundup: Netflix prices increased, Sony PS5 gets a price hike, OpenAI shuts down Sora
News March 28, 2026
Netflix plan prices hiked in the U.S. Netflix has increased the price of its subscriptions in the United States. The streaming service had last hiked its prices in January 2025. According to a support page on the official website, Netflix’s ad supported plan now costs $8.99 per month, after... Read more
March 21 Tech news roundup: Google Search uses AI to modify headlines, Microsoft wants to remove Copilot from Notepad and other apps, Windows 11 will let you pause updates indefinitely
News March 21, 2026
Google Search is using AI to edit headlines It looks like Google Search is modifying the headlines of articles, using AI. The issue came to light when The Verge discovered that some of the results for their articles had different headlines on Google, instead of the original ones. The... Read more
Torrenting vs. Streaming: Key Differences, Security, and Legal Considerations Explained
News March 19, 2026
Digital content consumption has grown exponentially recently. Movies, TV shows, music, video games, and software are now easily accessible to anyone with an internet connection. In this environment, two methods stand out above the rest: torrenting and streaming. While both allow users to access online content, they work in... Read more
Have you ever searched for something like ‘best running shoes for flat feet’ online, and then later, while scrolling through your social media, suddenly saw ads for exactly the types of shoes you were just looking at? It’s creepy. One might think this is simply the result of the... Read more
March 14 Tech news roundup: YouTube TV is getting unskippable 30-second ads, Apple launches affordable MacBook Neo, Amazon Prime Video launches new plan
News March 14, 2026
Copilot is coming to Xbox consoles this year Microsoft is bringing its Copilot AI to its consoles this year, whether you like using it or not. Sonali Yadav, Product Manager for Xbox Gaming AI announced that Gaming Copilot is coming to current Xbox consoles. Games Radar reports that this... Read more
March 7 Tech news roundup: Firefox is getting a rounded design, Google reduces Play Store fees for developers, Paramount Plus and HBO Max will merge
News March 7, 2026
Firefox is getting a redesign Mozilla is planning to give Firefox a makeover. The browser’s interface was last refreshed in 2021, with Proton. Prior to that, there was Photon in 2017, and Australis in 2014. Internal mockups that were shared by Sören Hentzschel have revealed the upcoming design for... Read more
February 28 Tech news roundup: Discord halts age verification after backlash, YouTube Premium Lite gets some useful features, Amazon releases new Fire TV interface
News February 28, 2026
Discord pauses age verification amid backlash from users Discord has officially confirmed that it has delayed the rollout of age verification globally after backlash from users. The messaging platform had planned to introduce the system in March, but the reaction from the community was negative. Stanislav Vishnevskiy, the co-founder... Read more
February 21 Tech news roundup: Windows 11 is getting a speed test tool, Mozilla ends Firefox for Windows 7 and 8, Diablo II gets an expansion after 25 years
News February 21, 2026
Microsoft is testing a speed test tool for Windows 11 Windows 11 users will soon be able to check the quality of their network speed quickly. Microsoft is testing a speed test tool that can be accessed from the Taskbar. The option will be available from the Wi-Fi or... Read more
February 14 Tech news roundup: iOS update makes it easier to switch to Android, YouTube Music lyrics are now exclusive to Premium users, PlayStation Plus prices are increasing
News February 14, 2026
Sony may increase the price of PlayStation Plus Sony is not planning to increase the price of the PS5. However, it looks like the cost of the PlayStation Plus subscriptions may be hiked. While the price of the PS5 has been hiked in some regions over the past year,... Read more
February 7 Tech news roundup: EU says TikTok is too addictive, Firefox is getting an AI kill switch, AirDrop to support more Android phones soon
News February 7, 2026
Firefox 148 to add an AI kill switch Mozilla has revealed that it will add an AI kill switch to Firefox soon. Firefox has very few AI powered features which include tab group suggestions, translations, the ability to access third-party chatbots via the sidebar, link preview summaries, and alt... Read more
Opera has released Opera One R3, an update that focuses on improving tab management and adding more practical AI tools to the browsing experience. The new version is designed for users who regularly keep many tabs open and rely on their browser for work, research, and everyday tasks. Rather... Read more
January 31 Tech news roundup: Google Chrome gets Auto Browse, Yahoo Scout AI answer engine launched, Microsoft wants to fix Windows 11 problems
News January 31, 2026
Yahoo Scout is a new AI-powered search and answer engine Yahoo was once the most popular search engine, but it was quickly eclipsed when Google launched. Fast forward a few decades, ChatGPT and other AI services seem to be taking things over. Well, Yahoo isn’t going to sit and... Read more
January 24 Tech news roundup: New Windows 11 bug could freeze your PC, TikTok US deal sealed, NVIDIA to take on Intel and AMD with its own ARM processor
News January 24, 2026
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 bug that freezes PCs A new bug has been found in Windows 11 that could affect many users. The issue affects file operations like load, save, in cloud storage apps. When a user attempts to save a file from cloud storage, or load a file... Read more
In 2026, remote working has become an essential part of the global labor structure. What just a few years ago seemed like a temporary solution to exceptional circumstances -such as the pandemic in 2020- is now common practice in companies of all sizes and industries. This transformation has profoundly... Read more
January 17 tech news roundup: Linux Mint 22.3 released, ChatGPT translate announced, Samsung Internet browser for Windows released, Firefox 147 update released
News January 17, 2026
Linux Mint 22.3 has been released The Linux Mint 22.3 update is now available, the new version of the distro is called “Zena”. It comes with some major changes and a few new tools. The update is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and ships with the Linux kernel 6.14.... Read more