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The EU’s Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen didn’t have to explicitly mention the phrase “VPN ban” or “VPN restrictions” to make cybersecurity experts and privacy-conscious citizens worried. After all, what once was a drastic measure exclusive to authoritarian regimes has simply turned into the next natural step for democratic regulators since the obligation to verify your…

Engine replacement aims to extend B-52 service life significantly New turbofans promise improved fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance needs The B-52’s aging TF33 engines have not been produced since the 1980s The US Air Force has cleared Boeing to begin replacing the B-52’s aging Pratt & Whitney engines with new Rolls-Royce F130 turbofans. Known as…

Surfshark has released new research on data collection in Asian travel apps It found that 97% of apps may collect and track user data It also became clear that tracking continues even after you return home If you are travelling to Asia, you might already know the trip requires digital preparation, downloading local apps for…

This week, Apple announced it’s set to pay out millions to iPhone users over its Siri AI promises, and Google unveiled a different kind of Fitbit. To catch up on all that and more, scroll down to read our recap of the week’s seven biggest tech news stories. Before you catch up with this week’s…

Looking to watch Sporza – VRT’s dedicated (and FREE) sports website – from outside Belgium? If you’re visiting the US, UK, Canada or anywhere else, you can use a VPN – NordVPN works best – to unblock Sporza and stream as normal from any location. Sporza offers a huge free sports library in Belgium, featuring…

The Netherlands has begun real-world testing of its national AI model GPT-NL GPT-NL is designed as a European alternative to Big Tech systems The project focuses on practical public sector uses, including government communication and municipal assistants The Netherlands is trying to build a national artificial intelligence model that is not controlled by Silicon Valley….

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. FlexiSpot continues to shine with great options across a wide range of pricing tiers, making it a bit difficult to pin down a higher-priced…

ChatGPT is introducing a new Trusted Contact feature Your contact gets alerted if the AI detects safety concerns The feature works on top of existing well-being features We know that some people are having pretty intense conversations with AI chatbots, and ChatGPT developer OpenAI has now added a new Trusted Contact feature that lets users…

Micron’s expansion could more than double its daily water consumption levels Environmental disclosures reveal large daily discharge volumes back into the system Residents and farms depend on the same aquifers as industrial users Micron is expanding its semiconductor manufacturing operations in Boise, Idaho, with a $50 billion investment that includes two new fabrication facilities. While…

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 8 (game…