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NordVPN review: A bit too overhyped for the price
You may know NordVPN from its popular ambassador program, taking social media by storm as influencers sign up to make money advertising the virtual private network. But despite its popularity, it didn’t make the list of the nine top providers we published in June.
Katie Malone10.03.2023
ExpressVPN review: Our favorite for gaming and streaming
When we tested nine of the top providers earlier this year, ExpressVPN landed on our list as the top choice for streaming services, frequent travel and gaming but, notably, not the best overall.
Katie Malone07.23.2023
Everyone is selling VPNs, and that's a problem for security
The sharp spike in VPN ads adds to the confusion and jargon around cybersecurity — and it could be misleading us on how secure we really are.
Katie Malone06.02.2023
Google One's VPN will soon be available to all subscribers
All Google One Subscribers will soon have access to a VPN at no extra cost. A dark web monitoring feature is on the way for users in the US too.
Kris Holt03.09.2023
Pixel 7 update brings promised Clear Calling and free VPN
Google's latest round of Pixel updates adds a free VPN, Clear Calls and more.
Will Shanklin12.06.2022
Mozilla bundles its VPN and email relay services for $7 per month
Mozilla now offers its VPN and relay services together in a $7 monthly subscription.
Jon Fingas11.23.2022
Google One's VPN comes to Mac and Windows
Google One VPN service is finally available on the desktop for Mac and Windows users.
Jon Fingas11.10.2022
US Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operate
US Democrats have urged the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to crack down on deceptive practices in the Virtual Private Network (VPN) industry.
Steve Dent07.18.2022
Opera's paid Android VPN secures your entire device
Opera has launched a paid VPN for Android that secures connections across your entire device, not just the browser.
Jon Fingas04.06.2022
Google One's VPN is finally available on the iPhone
The Google One VPN service is now available on iPhone, more than a year after it arrived on Android.
Jon Fingas02.02.2022
ProtonMail under fire after giving authorities an activist's IP address
As detailed in our transparency report, our published threat model, and also our privacy policy, under Swiss law, Proton can be forced to collect information on accounts belonging to users under Swiss criminal investigation. This is obviously not done by default, but only if Proton gets a legal order for a specific account.
Devindra Hardawar09.07.2021
Google’s One Plan VPN is now available outside the US
Safer browsing for Android users rolls out to more people.
Daniel Cooper08.10.2021
Google Fi’s VPN service is rolling out to subscribers with iPhones
While Google has narrowly missed its original timeline, it's now starting to roll out its Fi VPN service to Apple phones on its MVNO network.
Igor Bonifacic06.25.2021
Report suggests two percent of the top 1,000 App Store titles were scams
A report suggests two percent of the top 1,000 App Store titles were scams, including VPNs, dating apps and QR readers.
Steve Dent06.07.2021
Google Fi's VPN is coming to the iPhone this spring
Google Project Fi’s VPN service has only been available to Android users in beta so far, but that’s about to change -- it will some come to the iPhone, too.
Steve Dent02.09.2021
Mozilla brings its VPN to Mac and Linux
You can use the service on up to five devices with a $5/month subscription.
Kris Holt01.13.2021
FBI, Europol take down a VPN service aimed at criminals
The FBI and Europol have shut down a VPN service pitched toward criminals, and it could make honest VPN operators nervous.
Jon Fingas12.27.2020
Some Google One plans now come with a complimentary VPN
If you’re a Google One subscriber, there’s a new reason to consider the service’s $10 per month 2TB plan. Google is adding built-in virtual private network (VPN) functionality to the Google One app, but you’ll need to subscribe to the 2TB and above plans to access the perk.
Igor Bonifacic10.30.2020
Everything you need to know about getting a VPN
Here's a list of the best VPN services you can get right now, plus advice on how to choose the best VPN for you.
Violet Blue07.27.2020
Seven Hong Kong VPN providers accused of exposing private user data
Seven Hong Kong VPN companies have reportedly leaked sensitive user data despite claiming they don't keep logs.
Jon Fingas07.20.2020