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Discord’s age verification backlash continues as fleeing users overload the servers of yet another platform
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (263+ words) Discord security fears are still fuelling an exodus Discord's plans to verify the age of all its users aren't going down very well, to put things mildly, as yet another Discord alternative " TeamSpeak " is reportedly having server issues caused by…...
Proton VPN kills OpenVPN support on Android — here’s why that’s a good thing
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (345+ words) The update, which rolled out on the Google Play Store on February 17, forces users to switch to modern protocols like WireGuard or Proton's own obfuscation-focused Stealth protocol. While OpenVPN has long been the gold standard for secure tunnelling, Proton VPN…...
I've looked through all of today's Google Pixel 10a preorder deals — these 4 are easily the best
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (489+ words) Here's how to save some cash on Google's new mid-range flagship Got your eye on the new Google Pixel 10a? You're in luck. Several carriers have excellent deals on the new mid-range device today that are perfect if you're looking for…...
VPN deal of the week: Save $5 and get 3 months extra protection with the latest discount on Surfshark's One plan
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (530+ words) Antivirus, Alternative ID, Secure Search, and more. All for a reduced cost There's just five days left to save on Surfshark's One Plan, meaning it's your last chance to save before the plan jumps back to its original $2.49 per month…...
Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (381+ words) Residents in Gabon are turning to VPN services to stay online after the government imposed an indefinite ban on all major social media platforms. Internet watchdog NetBlocks confirmed on Wednesday that Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and WhatsApp are currently restricted....
'We want to help' — Mullvad VPN offers server support to privacy-first GrapheneOS
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (611+ words) A public exchange on X hints at potential European server support for the hardened Android OS Privacy-focused Android project GrapheneOS recently revealed that it was in need of new 10Gbps (or faster) dedicated servers in Europe to host operating system and…...
Google Pixel 10a hands on — the first truly flat phone in ages and I am here for it
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (656+ words) $499 for the flat win How is it that Google, the patron saint of massive, metallic camera bumps, can come out with virtually one of the only fully flat-backed smartphones? How is that possible? And yet here it is, the Google…...
Snap up an affordable SIM-only plan with TalkMobile
14+ hour, 9+ min ago (272+ words) Huge data allowances, small prices, and zero drama I'm a big fan of SIM-only mobile phone plans. With rolling contracts and outstanding data allowances, I can browse to my heart's content knowing that I'm not going to be stung with…...
Calling all students! 5x data at VOXI Mobile and your first month free
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (426+ words) A no-brainer for anyone needing a cheap SIM-only plan The reality is that most of our mobile data is taken up by the social media apps that we use on a daily basis. We spend a lot of time browsing,…...
This pre-order perk makes me much more likely to buy a Samsung Galaxy S26 — but it’s not available everywhere
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (376+ words) 512GB for the price of 256GB Rising memory prices are a real worry for this year's smartphones, as it's expected that costs will climb, and in turn, there was some doubt over whether Samsung would offer its usual pre-order perk of double…...