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 the streaming app’s required region or library. Blocked VPN IP: Streaming services often...

New Romance and Family Ties In the latest season of the popular Regency-era drama, viewers were introduced to a refreshingly uncomplicated romance between Francesca Bridgerton and Lord John Stirling. Their courtship progressed with remarkable ease compared to the dramatic entanglements of previous seasons' couples. Unlike the physical perils that befell Kate in the preceding season or the web of secrets surrounding Penelope, Francesca and John's relationship developed with minimal obstacles....

Iranians have been scrambling for ways to access the internet since restrictions were tightened in mid-June 2025. Top10VPN reported demand for VPNs jumping dramatically after June 13, with peaks reaching around 707% above baseline. At the same time, users within the country report intermittent service and have seen a near-total nationwide internet blackout beginning around June 18, according to NetBlocks. In response, state-linked outlets have issued public cautions against using free VPN...

Best VPNs for Peacock Accessing Peacock TV internationally demands clever solutions due to stringent geo-restrictions locking the platform to the US. You'll encounter messages like "doesn’t meet US roaming rules" or "unavailable in your region" when trying abroad. Virtual Private Networks provide a reliable workaround by masking your location with US-based IP addresses. Select VPNs maintain specialized servers that consistently bypass Peacock's blocks, even in Spain or Latin America....

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 pulled into the heroin trade and ultimately becomes addicted to the product he once sold. Stephen...

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 the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, asks the court to force structural...

Penelope and Colin's Romantic Journey The journey to capturing Penelope Featherington's inaugural on-screen embrace unfolded as an intensely personal milestone for actress Nicola Coughlan. Four years of anticipation culminated in overwhelming anxiety before filming, with Coughlan confessing she felt transported to adolescent first-kiss jitters. Rehearsals with co-star Luke Newton and an intimacy specialist eased her fears of inadequate technique, transforming vulnerability into artistic...

Bridgerton Wedding Celebration It turns out the whispers were accurate: a pair of devoted Bridgerton fans will receive a wedding styled after the show. Their big surprise was announced in February 2024 during celebrations leading up to the Regency romance’s third season, which debuted on May 16. The soiree gathered executive producer Shonda Rhimes, season 3 showrunner Jess Brownell, author Julia Quinn and numerous cast members. Among those present were this season’s romantic...

Francesca's Season 3 Spotlight Shimmering introductions remain Bridgerton's signature ritual, ushered in once more for its third season. Hannah Dodd embodies Francesca Bridgerton, marking a dual debut for both actress and character within the glittering ton. Stepping into society mirrors stepping onto set, a shared journey of trepidation Dodd intimately understood. "I felt her debut nerves profoundly," Dodd reflects on aligning her experience with Francesca's story. Her arrival signifies a...

Top VPNs for Kuwait While Kuwait's internet isn't as restricted as some neighbors, travelers often face unexpected geo-blocks on familiar sites and streaming services. A robust VPN provides the solution, encrypting your connection and masking your location to bypass these limits. Be wary of unreliable providers, especially free ones, as many compromise speed or leak sensitive data. We rigorously assess VPNs based on key criteria: extensive global server coverage (including nearby regions),...

ExpressVPN has added a new themes option to its mobile apps, giving users the ability to change the app’s visual style. The biggest change is the arrival of full dark mode support for iOS—now available to all iPhone and iPad users. This update comes after the major redesign of ExpressVPN’s mobile apps that launched in May, continuing the company’s push to refine the user interface. It reflects a wider shift among VPN developers toward combining strong privacy tools...

Evolution of Black Barbie The documentary spotlights a pivotal evolution in toy history What began as a single image blonde and blue-eyed in 1959 Transformed through decades into a spectrum of representation diverse skin, hair, bodies But the journey wasn't simple as the film poignantly reveals It dives deep into the watershed moment Black Barbie's arrival A crucial chapter for Mattel changing play forever for countless children Unveiling the struggle behind that profound shift toward...