VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone

A coalition of over 20 digital rights groups and tech firms, including Amnesty International, NordVPN, and Mozilla, warns that plans to age-gate or restrict VPNs will severely compromise national cybersecurity while doing little to keep children safe.

No, NordVPN does not drain your phone battery
No, NordVPN does not drain your phone battery

Always switching your VPN off to save your charge? New independent testing from West Coast Labs shows that notorious smartphone battery drain is mostly a myth, with NordVPN consuming under 2% of your daily battery life.

NordVPN is now part of Mastercard’s lifestyle perks — find out if you are eligible
NordVPN is now part of Mastercard’s lifestyle perks — find out if you are eligible

Mastercard cardholders can now sign up for a NordVPN subscription without paying a penny. Here’s all you need to know.

‘The death of privacy online’ — Proton launches interactive map to show age verification laws are spreading fast
‘The death of privacy online’ — Proton launches interactive map to show age verification laws are spreading fast

Proton has launched an interactive map to show that age verification laws are spreading faster than people might realize.

Are VPNs under threat in Australia? FOI documents reveal plans to block age verification workarounds
Are VPNs under threat in Australia? FOI documents reveal plans to block age verification workarounds

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is planning to investigate how VPNs are used to bypass age verification checks, raising fresh concerns over the future of digital privacy tools.

Why forcing a 4K feed over an encrypted tunnel causes intense buffering — and how to test a high-speed fix risk-free for 60 days
Why forcing a 4K feed over an encrypted tunnel causes intense buffering — and how to test a high-speed fix risk-free for 60 days

Even the fastest VPNs can struggle with 4K video streams – but this risk-free option could offer a fix

Ukrainians are using VPNs to cause havoc in Russia by changing fuel station statuses on maps in a bid to cause chaos and confusion

A Ukraine-linked online campaign reportedly alters Russian fuel station map data, creating confusion among drivers through coordinated digital participation.

Proton VPN brings official one-click installs to the Linux Snap Store — but some features are still missing

Proton VPN just dropped its first official app on the Linux Snap Store. While it boasts easy one-click installation and a verified publisher badge, users will have to wait for split tunneling, the Stealth protocol, and ARM support.

‘A critical tool for fighting against an Orwellian future’ — Why users of this encrypted messaging app are helping keep the project alive
‘A critical tool for fighting against an Orwellian future’ — Why users of this encrypted messaging app are helping keep the project alive

Session was scheduled to stop operating this week due to lack of funds — but its users stepped in to save it. What exactly are these donors paying to protect?

FIFA’s ExpressVPN World Cup sponsorship sparks fury from Spain’s La Liga and French broadcasters
FIFA’s ExpressVPN World Cup sponsorship sparks fury from Spain’s La Liga and French broadcasters

La Liga and top French broadcasters are furious with FIFA for naming ExpressVPN an official 2026 World Cup sponsor. The rightsholders are lashing out at the VPN provider’s refusal to implement anti-piracy site blocks.