Tag: vpn
Google’s update on IP tracking has crossed a new line — here’s why a VPN is more crucial than ever
Are you a Google user living in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland? If so, you have probably received a message from the tech giant informing you that it will soon start using your IP address for advertising measurement purposes. Google has so far only used IP…
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American soccer fans turn to VPNs to dodge the World Cup’s hydration break ads
US football fans turned to VPNs to avoid hydration break ads Planet VPN saw a 57 per cent surge on the first day of the World Cup A VPN lets you access international coverage of games VPN downloads in the US have surged as football fans seek ways to enjoy…
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Malaysia is cracking down on VPN misuse, but your VPN stays perfectly legal
Malaysia beefs up action against VPN used to facilitate crimes Misuse includes bypassing the new under-16 social media ban Officials have stressed that owning or using a VPN is not an offence Malaysia is set to take action if VPN are used to facilitate criminal activities or help residents bypass…
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VPN brands troll the gaming industry’s digital-only push with fake physical services
Proton, Windscribe, and PureVPN launched a satirical campaign to make fun of the gaming sector’s digital shift PlayStation said it will stop releasing games on discs in 2028 The satirical stunt highlights growing consumer concerns about digital ownership, server shutdowns, and game preservation The ongoing debate over digital ownership in…
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Faster and further reaching — NordVPN quietly brings its obfuscated servers to its in-house censorship-resistant protocol
NordVPN moved obfuscation from OpenVPN to the NordWhisper protocol The move promises faster connections and a wider range of locations The change is already live on iOS, with the rest of the apps set to follow soon Keeping ahead of network filters is now a permanent job for any provider…
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Windscribe trolls Mullvad’s political donation crisis with a ‘scandal’ of its own
Windscribe has released a satirical statement mocking Mullvad’s PR crisis Mullvad’s co-founder donated roughly $500,000 to Sweden’s populist Örebro Party, sparking user backlash Mullvad confirmed the donation “is not part of Mullvad’s values or mission” Rival providers in the best VPN market rarely miss an opportunity to capitalize on a…
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