Freedom House Finds US and Germany Sliding on Internet Freedom
Global internet freedom has now declined for fifteen consecutive years, and for the first time the erosion is being driven as much by established democracies as by authoritarian regimes. A new report
Billions of Connected Devices Strain Networks Built Without Them in Mind
Every network now carries a population of devices that nobody fully controls: sensors, cameras, printers, badge readers, thermostats, and industrial controllers that connect, communicate, and often
How Networks Detect and Block VPN Traffic, and Why
Every time a VPN connection succeeds, it has usually survived an invisible screening process. Networks run by internet providers, streaming platforms, employers, and governments routinely scan for
FTC Privacy Report Charts Progress, Leaves Hard Work Unfinished
The Federal Trade Commission has released its final report on consumer privacy, and the message is clear: the tech industry has made real headway, but the bulk of the labor still lies ahead. The
Kempower's New Charger Bridges Cars and Heavy-Duty Trucks
A single piece of hardware that can charge both a passenger sedan and a fully loaded semi-truck sounds like a modest engineering feat, but it addresses one of the thorniest problems in electric
One VPN Plan, Every Device: The Case for Unlimited Connections
Most households now run far more internet-connected devices than a typical VPN plan ever anticipated. Phones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and routers all compete for a handful of simultaneous
Chick-fil-A Loyalty Accounts Breached in Credential Stuffing Attack
Thousands of Chick-fil-A One loyalty members are receiving breach notifications after criminals broke into their accounts using passwords stolen from unrelated websites. The company says the
Flock Safety's License Plate Network Expands Into Mass Surveillance Territory
A company that began by promising to help recover stolen cars now operates what may be the most extensive private surveillance infrastructure in American history. Flock Safety's AI-powered automatic
WhatsApp Adds Green Dot Status Indicator, Bringing It in Line With Meta's Other Platforms
WhatsApp is testing a visual online indicator borrowed directly from Instagram and Facebook Messenger: a small green dot that appears on a contact's profile photo when they are actively using the
Spielberg Returns to Alien Territory With Disclosure Day This Summer
Steven Spielberg's first alien-centered blockbuster in more than two decades arrives in theaters on June 12, 2026, carrying the weight of enormous expectation and the cultural currency of a director