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Apple focused on how the VPN apps can benefit enterprise and education users, so it is possible that Apple could restrict usage of the apps. News 

Apple TV Gains Native VPN Support with tvOS 17

Adriana Marais, , ,

Apple, the technology giant headquartered in Cupertino, has recently launched tvOS 17, the latest operating system for its television, which offers a variety of new features for Apple TV users. These features include the integration of FaceTime, a redesigned Control Center, and the inclusion of support for VPN apps. While it’s not yet decided whether there will be any restrictions, this update promises improved functionality for Apple TV users, MacRumors reports. According to the report, VPN apps can allow Apple TV users to watch geo-restricted content from anywhere, such as…

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The influencer-VPN provider relationship is good for business, but not for security. News 

Rise in VPN Sales Raises Concerns Over Security

Sanjay Patil, ,

No matter what kind of content you’ve been watching on YouTube lately, whether it’s gaming, politics, or lengthy video essays, chances are you’ve come across an advertisement for virtual private network (VPN) services. These ads are often promoted by influencers who claim that their VPN offers military-grade encryption and the ability to stream content from anywhere, as long as you use their special code at checkout. This allows them to receive a commission from the sale. VPN ads aren’t just everywhere on YouTube. Since the beginning of 2016, VPN companies…

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Google data showed that searches for VPN access spiked in the state, becoming the most popular search item in Utah in the hours after the law came into effect News 

After Pornhub was blocked by the US state of Utah, VPN searches are on the rise

Sanjay Patil, ,

Searches for Internet workarounds exploded in the western US state of Utah on Wednesday after adult streaming powerhouse Pornhub blocked access due to a new erasure law. Luxembourg-based MindGeek, which owns Pornhub, pulled the plug on Tuesday in protest of a Utah law requiring site visitors to prove their age with a state-issued ID. Google data showed that VPN searches increased in the state, becoming the top search destination in Utah after the law went into effect. In a video defending Pornhub’s decision, adult film actress Cherie DeVille said that…

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Tech giant Google has announced that it is expanding its VPN access to all Google One members, including members with the Basic plan that starts at $1.99 per month. News 

VPN access expands to all Google One members: full details

Adriana Marais, ,

Tech giant Google has announced that it will extend its VPN access to all Google One members, including members with a basic plan that starts at $1.99 per month. The VPN is currently rolling out and will be available in 22 countries on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac devices, the tech giant said in a blog post on Wednesday. “Google One’s VPN adds security to your internet activity, no matter what apps or browsers you use, and protects it from hackers or network operators by masking your IP address.” Without…

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