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VPN Surge Hits UK as Kids Bypass Age Checks The UK is seeing an unprecedented spike in VPN usage among minors, prompting urgent calls for government action. After the Online Safety Act rolled out strict internet age restrictions this summer, tech-savvy children quickly found ways to bypass them. Whi...
How Vine Walked So TikTok Could Run Vine may have shut down in 2017, but its impact on short-form video culture is undeniable. From six-second loops to viral memes, Vine walked so TikTok could run, laying the foundation for the endless scroll, algorithm-driven feeds, and creator fame we see today. M...
Verizon is Laying Off Over 13,000 Workers: What You Need to Know Verizon is laying off over 13,000 workers, marking a significant shift in the telecom giant’s workforce strategy. The cuts, which account for roughly 13% of Verizon’s total employees, are part of a broader plan to streamline operations...
Valve is making microSD cards the next game cartridges: What it means for gamers Valve is making microSD cards the next game cartridges, transforming how players store and transport games. With the Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame all supporting microSD cards, gamers can now carry entire l...
Verizon layoffs have surged into the headlines after the company confirmed it will cut 15,000 jobs—its largest workforce reduction to date. Many workers are searching for answers: Why is Verizon laying off employees? Should I be worried? How do I prepare? According to the Wall Street Journal, Verizo...
Valve Just Built the Xbox That Microsoft Is Dreaming Of Valve has turned heads with a bold move: creating a PC-based console that challenges Microsoft and Sony alike. The Steam Machine merges the raw power of PC gaming with a compact, living-room-ready design. Gamers curious about the future of cons...
The term vibe coding—recently crowned Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year—is taking over tech job listings and AI innovation circles. First coined in early 2025, vibe coding refers to the practice of prompting AI tools to generate code rather than writing it manually. Think of it as designing the ...
Valve will finally turn off the Steam Deck’s screen while it’s downloading games, thanks to a new low-power mode now in testing. For players who frequently update large titles, this update answers a long-requested feature: letting downloads continue without leaving the display on. The handheld will ...
Vivo X300 Launch Finally Brings OriginOS to the Rest of the World The Vivo X300 launch finally brings OriginOS to the rest of the world, ending years of exclusivity in China. Vivo fans have long asked when the company’s sleek, customizable Android skin would reach international devices — and that ti...
Vivo X300 Pro launches with an Ultra-rivaling camera, setting a new benchmark for smartphone photography in 2025. The phone, alongside the more affordable X300, brings flagship imaging power closer to mainstream users — and both even support the snap-on telephoto extender lens first introduced with ...
Verizon buys the not-quite-5G wireless ISP Starry to expand wireless broadband, marking a major step in its effort to strengthen home internet options across U.S. cities. The deal boosts Verizon’s ability to deliver high-speed wireless service to apartments and condos — areas often underserved by tr...
Verizon appoints a new CEO for the ‘next phase’ after its 5G rollout — and this time, it’s Dan Schulman, the former PayPal leader. Starting today, Schulman replaces outgoing CEO Hans Vestberg, marking a major leadership shift as Verizon looks beyond 5G and into its next chapter of innovation. Accord...
