Governments Move to Restrict VPNs as Age Verification Laws Expose a Critical Gap
Age verification requirements for online platforms are running headlong into a fundamental problem: the moment a government erects a digital gate, a well-established tool exists to walk around it.
Russia Plans to Block 92% of VPNs by 2030, Funding Already Secured
Russia's federal communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has set a formal target to eliminate nearly all functional VPN access within the country by 2030 - and the budget to do it is already written
Proton VPN Has Real Limits - These Three Alternatives Close the Gap
Proton VPN earned its reputation on the strength of its privacy credentials and open-source transparency. But reputation alone does not make a VPN the right tool for every user. Slower speeds,
Broadway's 79th Tony Nominations Reveal a Season Dominated by Screen Adaptations
Two musicals adapted from existing screen properties claimed the highest nomination tallies at this year's Tony Awards, signalling a broader shift in how Broadway sources its material. Schmigadoon!
Arsenal Face Atletico Madrid in High-Stakes European Semifinal Decider
With a 1-1 draw separating them from the final, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid return to Emirates Stadium in London for the deciding second leg of their Champions League semifinal. Arsenal, who led the
Fibrus Targets 40% Network Penetration as Rural PIA Pricing Threatens UK's Digital Future
Northern Ireland-based fibre broadband provider Fibrus has crossed the 30% take-up threshold across its entire network footprint, with its subsidised Northern Ireland coverage already exceeding 40% -
Apple Brings Tap to Pay to Malaysia, Backing Small Businesses With Card-Free Terminals
Small businesses in Malaysia can now accept contactless card payments using nothing more than an iPhone, following Apple's official launch of Tap to Pay on iPhone in the country. The service, which
ExpressVPN Cuts Its Basic Plan Price to £1.99 Per Month Until May 2026
At 6 pence a day, ExpressVPN is currently offering its Basic subscription at 80% off its standard price - a reduction that brings the monthly cost to £1.99 for new subscribers who sign up before
OpenAI Brings Ads to ChatGPT’s Free Tiers in the US
OpenAI has begun showing advertisements inside ChatGPT’s Free and Go tiers, but only to users in the United States. That regional rollout matters for more than interface design: it signals a
Crucible Returns as Viewers Weigh Access, Timing and Coverage Choices
The annual Crucible schedule has resumed in Sheffield, with Monday, April 20 bringing a dense slate of first-round sessions and several of the circuit’s most recognizable names. For viewers, the