Swiss privacy company Proton announced on June 30, 2025 that it has joined a U.S. class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of maintaining anti-competitive App Store policies. Proton, the maker of ProtonVPN, Proton Mail, an encrypted calendar and password manager, says Apple’s rules undermine privacy-first businesses and weaken users’ control over their devices. The complaint, filed in...

Sky has acquired U.K. and Irish rights to Cookster: The Darkest Days, a British crime drama that has been collecting festival accolades ahead of its broadcast debut. The movie draws from the real-life story of writer-producer Jason Cook and follows a young man from 1981 to 1993. Written by Joann Hess from a story by Cook, the script charts a dyslexic teenager who, after suffering bullying, is...

Top VPNs for Stake Access Navigating Online Gaming Restrictions: How VPNs Enable Access to Stake Casino Globally Are you traveling abroad but still want to enjoy your favorite online gaming platform? Regional restrictions can quickly become a major obstacle for Stake users in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Spain. Fortunately, there's a solution that can help you...

Forensic investigations and legal inquiries may extend for weeks as key details remain elusive. Critical personal identifiers, including social security numbers, unencrypted PINs, and consumer contact information, were unaffected. Specific systems such as Heartland's check management, Canadian operations, and newly acquired platforms like Network Services also escaped compromise. The company's...

Surfshark generally works well on Fire TV Stick, but sometimes streaming apps will refuse the connection. Below are likely causes, practical fixes, and clear setup and reinstallation steps to get you back to watching Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more. Common reasons Surfshark won’t work on Firestick Wrong server region: You must be connected to a server in the country that matches...

This year Netflix has rolled out many high-profile returns and premieres, and one unexpected highlight was the mystery-thriller Wayward. Created, written by and headlined by Mae Martin, the eight-episode series also stars Academy Award nominee Toni Collette. Martin plays police officer Alex Dempsey, who becomes entangled in the strange affairs at a school for troubled teens in the eerie small...

The Conficker Worm: Understanding a Digital Pandemic In late 2008, a digital threat emerged that would eventually infect millions of computers worldwide despite a readily available fix. Three months after Microsoft released a critical security patch, approximately 9 million unprotected machines had fallen victim to a worm known by several names: Downadup, Conficker, or Kido. This particularly...

Top VPNs for Willow TV Willow TV only streams for viewers in the United States and Canada, so if you travel abroad your subscription will be blocked by geographic restrictions.\n You can bypass those limits with a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN encrypts your internet connection and replaces your device’s IP address with one from the VPN provider. Streaming services then see the VPN...

In the first half of 2025, global internet freedom faced significant challenges as governments increasingly restricted online access, according to recent findings by cybersecurity researchers. The data reveals a concerning upward trend in government-imposed digital restrictions worldwide, with 24 separate incidents documented across 10 nations during this period. This represents a notable...

Universal Studios Hollywood is rolling out a park-wide winter celebration this season, with festive offerings in Super Nintendo World, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Universal Plaza. Super Nintendo World’s Mushroom Kingdom receives seasonal enhancements, bringing holiday charm to the colorful land of Mario and friends. In the Wizarding World, twinkling lights, enchanted...