Author: Marvin Barrozo

Australia just announced the world’s first nationwide ban on major social media platforms for kids under 16, which kicked in on December 10, 2025. From regulators to parents to teens everywhere, everyone’s paying close attention to how it works out—because what happens here could shape similar rules across the globe. The law comes after years of worries about how social media affects young people: things like addiction, body image stress, depression, cyberbullying, and even the risk of sexual exploitation. But it’s not without pushback. Two Australian teens have already taken legal action to block it, saying it tramples on their…

The European Commission on December 9, 2025, formally opened an antitrust investigation into Google, targeting the tech giant’s practice of using publisher content to develop and power AI-driven overviews without providing compensation to creators. The probe will focus on whether Google’s use of news articles, academic papers, and other copyrighted content in its AI tools including search based AI summaries and large language model (LLM) training violates EU competition rules. Specifically, regulators expressed concerns that Google’s dominant position in search and AI technology gives it unfair leverage to exploit content without fair payment, potentially harming publishers and limiting competition in…

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett is targeting a return to the court after receiving a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for a persistent knee injury that has kept him out of recent games. However, the team says he could be sidelined for at least another week. The 23-year-old has been dealing with right knee soreness that forced him to miss multiple contests, prompting the medical staff to opt for the PRP treatment – a common procedure that uses a patient’s own blood components to accelerate healing of soft tissue injuries. Barrett, who was acquired by the Raptors in a trade with…

Lava has officially launched the Lava Play Max in India on December 9, 2025, targeting young users and gamers with a mix of powerful performance, thermal efficiency, and a clean software experience in the sub-₹15,000 segment. The device starts at ₹12,999 ($144) for the 6GB+128GB variant, making it a competitive offering against rivals like Redmi and Realme. Key Specifications The Lava Play Max packs impressive features for its price point: Price & Availability As of now, the Lava Play Max is currently available in India. There is no word yet on whether it will be released in other regions, such…

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 has been confirmed to launch on December 17th, 2025 in India, alongside the OnePlus 15R. Ahead of its official launch, one of the tipsters already has the OnePlus Pad Go 2 and is sharing its first impressions about the tablet. According to the tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore on X, the tablet has a huge upgrade over its predecessor, especially in its overall specifications. He also shared unboxing images of the tablet showcasing the front display, the back panel, and the retail box. He also shared the key specifications of the tablet, which comes with a 12.1-inch…

HMD is known as one of the few remaining brands still working in the feature (basics) phone segment, in spite of the growing popularity of smartphones. The brand has introduced the HMD 100 and HMD 101 in India to offer a reliable and low-cost option. Both phones run on the S30+ operating system and are powered by the Unisoc 6533G processor. They also have the same screen size — 1.77 inches — with a 170 x 128 resolution. The HMD 100 comes in Grey and Red colorways, while the higher-tier HMD 101 is available in Grey and Blue. For memory…

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Tecno Mobile has revealed a new camera innovation for its upcoming flagship smartphones in a video presentation on its official YouTube channel. Specifically, the reveal focuses on solving a critical industry challenge: packing powerful zoom performance into a sleek, compact design. The innovation integrates cutting-edge telephoto technologies that work together to deliver both reduced size and seamless, high-quality zoom. Dual-Mirror Reflect Telephoto Kicking off the reveal, Tecno (in partnership with Samsung and Largon) highlighted its Dual-Mirror Reflect Telephoto – which uses folded optics to tackle the growing bulk of smartphone telephoto lenses. By precisely applying high-transmittance and…

Smartphone and laptop shoppers could see prices creep up in 2026 as the industry grapples with a shortage of memory chips, according to recent reports from IDC and TrendForce. While smartphone sales are looking healthy this year—especially for Apple, which launched the $2,000 2TB iPhone 17 Pro Max back in September—the coming year could bring some bumps in the road. Industry analysts are predicting a strong 2025 for smartphone sales, with worldwide shipments expected to increase thanks to solid Apple sales and growth in developing countries. However, that momentum might not last: IDC is now anticipating a slight dip in…

Gamers are venting their frustration over the newly revealed Expedition bonuses in Embark Studios’ extraction shooter, Arc Raiders. According to a recent news, players are unhappy with the endgame feature’s rewards, which are tied to a player’s stash value, leading to concerns about the game’s meta and overall player experience. The “Expedition Project,” as it’s known, is designed as an endgame feature where players give up all their accumulated loot in exchange for a permanent stat bonus. The controversial element is that the size of this bonus is directly linked to the total value of a player’s stash, including coins.…

NBA fans looking to add some excitement to their basketball viewing experience have a golden opportunity this December, as Rotowire reports that sportsbooks are offering over $8000 in potential bonus bets to new and existing users. A comprehensive list compiled by Rotowire details a variety of enticing promotions. New users can capitalize on offers like Bet and Get promotions from Fanatics Sportsbook, where they can get up to $2000 in No Sweat Bets FanCash. Caesars Sportsbook is offering to double winnings on the next 20 bets for new users using the code ROTO20X. Other notable new user promotions include bet365’s…