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Iran internet blackout enters 23rd day, NetBlocks says

Iran’s state-imposed internet blackout has entered its 23rd day, isolating the country for more than 528 hours, NetBlocks says, worsening wartime strain on civilians.

March 23, 2026Lees meer

Huawei challenges Nvidia with powerful new AI accelerator card

Huawei has launched the Atlas 350 accelerator card powered by the Ascend 950PR, claiming 1.56 petaflops of FP4 performance — 2.8× Nvidia’s China-tailored H20 for inference workloads.

March 22, 2026Lees meer

OpenAI plans desktop 'superapp' to streamline user experience

Channel NewsAsia reports OpenAI plans a desktop 'superapp' intended to streamline the user experience (published 20 March 2026).

March 20, 2026Lees meer

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Blocking the Internet Archive Won’t Stop AI Training — It Will Erase the Web’s Memory

Publishers blocking the Internet Archive to prevent AI scraping risk erasing decades of web-based journalism and public records, harming researchers, journalists, and courts even as legal fights over AI training proceed.

March 19, 2026Lees meer

Nvidia halts H200 production as China backs Huawei AI chips

Nvidia has halted production of H200 AI chips destined for China and shifted TSMC capacity to its Vera Rubin hardware as Beijing favors domestic chips and blocked H200 imports.

March 18, 2026Lees meer

Encyclopædia Britannica & Merriam‑Webster Sue OpenAI Over Copyright and Trademark Claims

Encyclopædia Britannica and Merriam‑Webster filed a federal complaint alleging OpenAI and ChatGPT copied their content at scale, infringing copyrights and violating trademark law under the Lanham Act.

March 16, 2026Lees meer

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Wells Fargo and Bank of America Bullish Ahead of GTC

Wells Fargo and Bank of America are bullish on Nvidia ahead of GTC, citing historical post-event outperformance, a $300 price target, product reveals and a CPU surge.

March 16, 2026Lees meer

ChatGPT Expands Into Commerce with 14 App Partners

OpenAI launched an Apps SDK built on MCP with 14 integration partners, positioning ChatGPT as a commerce action layer; available in US and Canada only, EU/UK excluded.

March 15, 2026Lees meer

1M context is now generally available for Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6

Claude Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6 now include the full 1M context window at standard pricing, with expanded media limits (600 images/PDF pages) and full rate limits.

March 14, 2026Lees meer

Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim suing OpenAI

The mother of 12-year-old Maya Gebala has filed a B.C. Supreme Court claim alleging OpenAI failed to alert authorities to violent prompts from the Tumbler Ridge shooter.

March 13, 2026Lees meer

When Moscow’s Internet Falters: Privacy, Security, and How a VPN Helps

Internet outages in major cities create privacy and security hazards. Learn why they happen, the risks they pose, and how a VPN like Doppler can help protect your data and access.

March 13, 2026Lees meer

What Is TLS Fingerprinting and Why It Matters for Your Online Privacy

Your encrypted traffic might still be revealing who you are. TLS fingerprinting lets websites, ISPs, and surveillance systems identify you not by reading your data, but by recognising the way your device knocks on the door.

March 12, 2026Lees meer

Starlink Group 17-18: SpaceX Flies 25 v2 Mini Satellites as Falcon 9 Booster Attempts Seventh Recovery

SpaceX launched 25 Starlink v2 Mini satellites from Vandenberg on March 8, 2026, demonstrating rapid constellation growth and continued Falcon 9 reusability with booster B1097 on its seventh flight.

March 8, 2026Lees meer

Big Tech, AI Startups, and SpaceX: Mapping the Competitive and Strategic Landscape of AI's Next Phase

Hyperscalers and startups are jockeying for advantage in AI across compute, data, and regulation — with SpaceX's Starlink emerging as a consequential infrastructure provider for edge AI and distributed learning.

March 7, 2026Lees meer

Home Depot launches real-time tracker for big, bulky deliveries

Home Depot launched a real-time tracker for big, bulky deliveries on March 5, 2026, offering minute-by-minute GPS-based ETAs and route visibility for Pro customers.

March 5, 2026Lees meer

OpenAI's Pentagon Deal Revisions Spark Urgent Debate on AI Surveillance Safeguards

As a tech-savvy user prioritizing online privacy and digital freedom, you're likely tracking how Big Tech's AI deals with governments could erode your data protections. On March 3, 2026, OpenAI announ...

March 5, 2026Lees meer

Apple’s March 4, 2026 event: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air and N1-powered Macs

Apple's March 4, 2026 event introduced the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air with the N1 chip (Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth 6), an M4 iPad Air with ~30% gains, and a budget iPhone 17e.

March 4, 2026Lees meer

US States Lead 2026 Tech Regulation Charge: New AI and Privacy Laws Reshape Digital Privacy

As 2026 unfolds, a patchwork of state-level tech laws targeting AI safety, data privacy, and child protection has taken effect, filling the void left by stalled federal action and sparking debates ove...

March 4, 2026Lees meer

Huawei's MWC Industrial Intelligence Blitz: 115 Showcases, 22 New Solutions

At MWC Barcelona, Huawei announced 115 industrial intelligence showcases and 22 new solutions across many sectors, plus ACT Pathway and SHAPE 2.0 updates.

March 3, 2026Lees meer

Apple’s March 3 Drop: iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air Tighten the Midrange and Tablet Lines

Apple announced the midrange iPhone 17e with the A19 chip and upgraded MagSafe, and the M4 iPad Air with a C1X modem delivering faster, more efficient cellular performance.

March 3, 2026Lees meer

Washington State Advances AI Guardrails Amid Data Center Backlash: What It Means for Privacy and Tech Users

As AI adoption surges, Washington lawmakers are pushing forward bills to mandate labeling of AI-generated content, curb biometric surveillance, and regulate power-hungry data centers—moves that highli...

March 3, 2026Lees meer

Amazon and OpenAI Announce $50B Multi-Year Strategic Partnership

Amazon and OpenAI announced a multi-year partnership with a $50B investment and a co-created Stateful Runtime Environment via Amazon Bedrock to deliver stateful, production-ready AI.

March 2, 2026Lees meer

NVIDIA Stakes $2B on Lumentum to Speed AI Optics and U.S. Manufacturing

NVIDIA is investing $2B in Lumentum to expand U.S. optics manufacturing and commit to multibillion purchases of laser components to scale AI datacenter interconnects.

March 2, 2026Lees meer

Apple Kicks Off a Three-Day Spring Event

Apple launched a three-day spring showcase with press releases and YouTube product videos starting 9 a.m. EST — iPhone 17e, low-cost MacBook and more expected.

March 2, 2026Lees meer

New York's AI Regulation Takes Effect: What Tech Users Need to Know About March 2026's Landmark Privacy Rules

New York is implementing sweeping AI legislation this month that marks a critical turning point in how artificial intelligence systems are regulated across the United States1. As the nation's financia...

March 2, 2026Lees meer

Huawei's AI-Native Home Broadband Solution Steals the MWC Spotlight

Huawei debuted an AI-Native ADO at MWC, shifting home broadband from "knowledge-" to "model-driven," boasting 3x conversion and 20%+ ARPU gains.

March 1, 2026Lees meer

US States Unleash Wave of Tech Laws in 2026: What AI, Privacy, and App Users Need to Know

As 2026 kicks off, US states are aggressively filling the void left by federal inaction with a barrage of new tech regulations targeting AI safety, data privacy, and app store restrictions—effective i...

March 1, 2026Lees meer

Micron's Big India Moment

Micron opened India's first semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand — a $2.75B plant turning DRAM and NAND wafers into finished memory and storage products.

February 28, 2026Lees meer

UK ICO Launches Probe into xAI's Grok: A Wake-Up Call for AI Data Privacy and Global Regulation

As a tech-savvy audience concerned with online privacy and digital freedom, you're no stranger to the tensions between rapid AI innovation and stringent data protection laws. The most newsworthy devel...

February 28, 2026Lees meer

Choice Hotels' 11th Mastery Tech Summit: AI, CTFs, and Make-a-Thons

Choice Hotels kicked off its 11th Mastery Tech Summit with 800+ associates, AI contests, Capture the Flag cyber games, and Make-a-Thons — promising prototypes that might go live.

February 27, 2026Lees meer

US Escalates Federal-State AI Regulation Clash: DOJ Task Force Targets California and Texas Laws in February 2026 Showdown

As February 2026 unfolds, the US federal government is ramping up efforts to preempt state-level AI regulations through a newly formed Department of Justice DOJ AI Litigation Task Force, setting the s...

February 27, 2026Lees meer

IonQ drops a major QKD network in Romania — quantum keys, national-scale flex

IonQ delivered one of Europe's largest operational QKD networks to Romania, putting quantum-secure encryption into national infrastructure and marking a big real-world milestone.

February 26, 2026Lees meer

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Agentic AI, Gemini 3 Preview, and On‑Device Privacy

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 emphasized agentic AI on the Galaxy S26 line, a Gemini 3 preview, and practical privacy tools like Privacy Display on the S26 Ultra.

February 26, 2026Lees meer

US Diplomatic Push Against Foreign Data Sovereignty Laws: A Bold Move for AI Dominance or Privacy Overreach?

The Trump administration's directive to US diplomats to lobby aggressively against foreign data sovereignty laws marks a pivotal escalation in global tech regulation battles, prioritizing unrestricted...

February 26, 2026Lees meer

Pentagon's AI Ultimatum to Anthropic: A Wake-Up Call for Tech Regulation and National Security in 2026

In a dramatic escalation of tech regulation tensions, the Pentagon issued a stark warning to AI startup Anthropic on February 24, 2026, threatening to terminate military contracts unless the company c...

February 25, 2026Lees meer

EU's "Digital Omnibus" Package Tightens Tech Enforcement in 2026: What US Companies and Global Users Need to Know

The European Union is ramping up its most aggressive tech regulation push in years, implementing a comprehensive digital rulebook that's reshaping how technology companies operate worldwide6. With enf...

February 24, 2026Lees meer

Federal-State AI Regulation Clash Heats Up: Trump's Litigation Task Force Targets State Laws in February 2026

As February 2026 unfolds, the U.S. faces a pivotal federal-state showdown over AI regulation, with President Trump's December 2025 Executive Order directing the creation of an AI Litigation Task Force...

February 24, 2026Lees meer

The Great AI Regulation Showdown: How States Are Forcing a Constitutional Crisis Over Tech Control

The United States is heading toward a historic legal confrontation over artificial intelligence governance—and February 2026 is the month when the battle moves from political rhetoric into courtrooms...

February 24, 2026Lees meer

UK Orders Platforms to Swiftly Remove AI-Generated "Revenge Porn" – What It Means for Privacy and Compliance in 2026

In a landmark move against AI-enabled abuse, the UK government has mandated that tech platforms remove nonconsensual deepfake intimate images within 48 hours of being flagged, with hefty fines and ser...

February 23, 2026Lees meer

xAI Unveils Grok 4.2: Revolutionary Multi-Agent AI Slashes Hallucinations by 65%

Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok 4.2 beta with revolutionary four-agent architecture, cutting AI hallucinations by 65% and promising weekly updates based on user feedback.

February 23, 2026Lees meer

U.S. Federal-State AI Regulatory Clash Heats Up: Will February 2026 Fragment America's Tech Future?

As February 2026 unfolds, the U.S. faces a pivotal showdown between federal and state governments over AI regulation, with the Department of Justice's new AI Litigation Task Force gearing up to challe...

February 23, 2026Lees meer

Orbital Data Centers: Elon Musk's Plan to Bypass Digital Censorship

Elon Musk's orbital data centers could create censorship-proof computing infrastructure in space, revolutionizing digital privacy and online freedom.

February 23, 2026Lees meer

Elon Musk's Orbital Data Centers: The Future of Censorship-Proof Computing

Elon Musk's SpaceX-xAI merger aims to create orbital data centers that could bypass government censorship and revolutionize digital privacy through space-based computing infrastructure.

February 23, 2026Lees meer

Trump's AI Executive Order Sparks Federal-State Showdown: What It Means for Tech Privacy in 2026

In a bold move to centralize AI oversight, President Trump's December 11, 2025, Executive Order EO on "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence" aims to preempt patchwork state...

February 23, 2026Lees meer

Telecom Cyber Siege: Salt Typhoon, Ransomware Surges, and Why Your Data is the New Battlefield in 2026

In early February 2026, U.S. telecom giants AT&T and Verizon faced explosive accusations from Senator Maria Cantwell of obstructing a congressional report on the Salt Typhoon cyber attacks—Chinese sta...

February 23, 2026Lees meer

The OpenVPN Sunset: Why Top VPNs Are Ditching It in 2026 and What You Need to Do Now

In a seismic shift for VPN security, privacy leaders like Mullvad and ProtonVPN are phasing out OpenVPN entirely by early 2026, citing its massive codebase as a vulnerability magnet compared to leaner...

February 22, 2026Lees meer

Apple's Smart Glasses Could Be Privacy's Biggest Challenge Yet

Apple's upcoming smart glasses with dual cameras and AI integration could revolutionize wearable tech, but they also present significant privacy challenges that demand new approaches to digital protection.

February 22, 2026Lees meer

The OpenVPN Sunset: Why Top VPN Providers Are Ditching It in 2026 and What You Must Do Now

In early 2026, privacy leaders like Mullvad and ProtonVPN announced they're phasing out OpenVPN support entirely, citing its bloated codebase and rising security risks—urging users to switch to sleeke...

February 22, 2026Lees meer

Apple March 4 Event: Five New Products Set to Launch - What Privacy-Conscious Users Need to Know

Apple announces March 4 event with at least five new products launching globally. Privacy-conscious users and VPN enthusiasts should understand the implications.

February 22, 2026Lees meer

Apple Patches Critical Zero-Day Exploit: Why VPNs Are Your Next Line of Defense

Apple's critical zero-day patch reveals why VPNs are essential for layered security. CVE-2026-20700 targeted individuals with sophisticated attacks—here's how to stay protected.

February 22, 2026Lees meer

The Kimwolf Botnet: The Silent Invader Lurking in Your Home and Office Networks

In early 2026, the Kimwolf botnet has emerged as one of the most pervasive cybersecurity threats, infecting over two million devices worldwide by sneaking through residential proxy networks and bypass...

February 21, 2026Lees meer

The OpenVPN Exodus: Why Top VPN Providers Are Ditching It in 2026 and What It Means for Your Privacy

In early 2026, the VPN world is undergoing a seismic shift as privacy leaders like Mullvad and Proton VPN phase out OpenVPN, the long-reigning protocol, in favor of lighter, more secure alternatives l...

February 21, 2026Lees meer

UK Enlists OpenAI and Microsoft in Global AI Safety Coalition: What It Means for Online Privacy

The UK has enlisted OpenAI and Microsoft in a global AI safety coalition, raising important questions about digital privacy and government oversight of AI development. Here's what VPN users need to know.

February 21, 2026Lees meer

Apple March 4 Event: Global Media Experience Signals Major Product Launches in 2026

Apple announces unprecedented global media experience for March 4, 2026, featuring simultaneous events in New York, London, and Shanghai with hands-on demonstrations of new products including iPhone 17e and M5 MacBook Pro.

February 21, 2026Lees meer

X Platform Hits $1 Billion Milestone as Musk Prepares X Money Launch for VPN-Conscious Users

Elon Musk's X platform has achieved a remarkable financial milestone, reaching $1 billion in annual subscription revenue while announcing the imminent launch of X Money—developments that have signific...

February 20, 2026Lees meer

Apple Smart Glasses 2026: The End of Anonymous Public Spaces

Apple's development of smart glasses with continuous visual recording threatens to eliminate anonymous public spaces and create involuntary surveillance of non-users.

February 20, 2026Lees meer

Apple Vision Pro Successor: Smart Glasses Could Transform Privacy Forever

Apple's development of AI-powered smart glasses promises revolutionary convenience but raises unprecedented privacy concerns about continuous visual monitoring and biometric data collection.

February 20, 2026Lees meer

Apple Event March 2026: Privacy-First M5 MacBooks and Enhanced Security Features

Apple's March 2026 event promises M5 MacBooks with hardware-level privacy features and on-device AI processing that never sends personal data to servers.

February 19, 2026Lees meer

Quantum-Safe VPNs: Arqit and 6WIND Partner to Protect Against Future Quantum Threats

The VPN industry took a major step forward today with Arqit and 6WIND announcing a strategic partnership that brings quantum-safe encryption directly to VPN services. This groundbreaking collaboration...

February 19, 2026Lees meer

Spain Orders Major VPNs to Block Websites: What This Means for Digital Privacy

Unprecedented Court Action Against VPN Providers In a groundbreaking legal development, a Spanish court has issued direct orders to NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block access to 16 websites streaming LaL...

February 18, 2026Lees meer

UK Proposes VPN Age Restrictions: What It Means for Digital Privacy

Breaking Development in VPN Regulation The UK government has announced groundbreaking proposals to restrict VPN access for users under 18 years old, marking the first major VPN limitation initiative...

February 18, 2026Lees meer

Preparing Privacy & Security for Imminent AGI: What to Know

With AGI potentially arriving in 5–8 years, individuals and organizations must reassess privacy and security. Learn the risks and practical defenses—including VPNs like Doppler.

February 18, 2026Lees meer

Apple’s AI Wearables and Your Privacy: Risks, Protections, and How a VPN Helps

Apple is building AI smart glasses, an AI pin, and camera-equipped AirPods. Learn the privacy and security risks these always-on devices create—and practical steps, including using a VPN.

February 18, 2026Lees meer

Market Turmoil and Your Data: Why Investors Need a VPN Now

As software stocks tumble and short-sellers profit, market volatility raises cybersecurity and privacy risks. Secure your trading, research, and communications with better OPSEC—and a VPN.

February 17, 2026Lees meer

iOS 27 Code Cleanup: Better Battery Life, Privacy, and VPN Choices

Apple’s iOS 27 promises a codebase cleanup and app upgrades that could improve battery life and security. Learn what this means for privacy and how to optimize VPN use.

February 16, 2026Lees meer

GLM-5 and the New Era of Agentic AI: What It Means for Privacy & Security

Zhipu AI’s GLM-5 marks a leap in agentic coding and model scale.

February 16, 2026Lees meer

OpenClaw, AI Agents, and What Their Rise Means for Privacy

OpenClaw joining OpenAI highlights how powerful AI agents can reshape productivity — and privacy. Learn the risks these agents introduce and practical defenses, including VPN use.

February 15, 2026Lees meer

Anthropic's $30B Raise: Privacy Risks and VPN Protection

Anthropic's massive $30B financing highlights how rapidly AI is scaling—and why enterprises must shore up privacy and network security. Learn how a VPN fits into a layered defense.

February 15, 2026Lees meer

Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights from AWS Chief Matt Garman

AWS Chief Matt Garman reassures stakeholders on the future of SaaS amid AI advancements, emphasizing innovation over apocalypse.

February 13, 2026Lees meer

Understanding the Implications of Telegram Restrictions in Russia

Russia's recent throttling of Telegram raises significant concerns about privacy and free speech, emphasizing the need for robust security measures like VPNs.

February 13, 2026Lees meer

The Future of Work: AI, Unemployment, and the Need for Privacy

As AI reshapes the workforce, understanding its impact on employment and privacy is crucial. Explore the implications of AI-driven job displacement and how a VPN can safeguard your data.

February 13, 2026Lees meer

The Future of Siri: Delays and Privacy Concerns in iOS 26.4 and Beyond

Apple's upcoming Siri features face delays, raising questions about privacy and user data handling. Discover what this means for iOS and your security.

February 13, 2026Lees meer