#Privacy

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Threads Adds Parental Controls Three Years After Launch - Under Legal Pressure to Protect Teens

Meta is adding parental supervision to Threads - daily time limits, sleep mode, and tagging controls. US rollout next week, global by year end.

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Best VPN for Netflix 2026: 4 Picks That Pass Netflix's Detection

Most VPNs claim Netflix support. Only 4 pass Netflix's detection in July 2026. NordVPN leads with 25 libraries. Verified prices and real-world results.

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1Password for Claude Lets AI Agents Sign Into Websites Without Touching Your Passwords

1Password for Claude fills your logins without showing passwords to the AI. Every credential request needs your approval, and Claude never sees the secret.

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US Sanctions on a Ransomware VPN Took Telegram's t.me Domain Offline for 24 Hours

OFAC listed a Telegram group link in sanctions against First VPN. The .me registry suspended all of t.me as a result - every invite link broke for 24 hours.

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WhatsApp Is Building Its Own Cloud Backup for iPhone - With Encryption iCloud Does Not Force On You

WhatsApp is developing its own cloud backup for iPhone. Backups on WhatsApp servers use mandatory end-to-end encryption - iCloud makes that optional.

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Surfshark Review 2026: Unlimited Devices, $2.49 Intro, and a Renewal That Triples

Surfshark review: unlimited devices, $2.49/month intro, and a new Dausos protocol built for post-quantum threats. Read the renewal math before buying.

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Meta Pulled Muse Image's Instagram Photo Feature After 72 Hours - The Opt-Out Default Killed It

Meta removed Muse Image's @-tagging feature July 10 after 72 hours. Public Instagram accounts fed AI remixing by default with no consent required.

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ExpressVPN Review 2026: Fast, Audited, and Expensive at Renewal

ExpressVPN leads on speed and audit depth. Here is what the pricing, Lightway protocol, and 23 independent audits actually mean for your privacy.

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Claude Reflect: How to Track and Rethink Your AI Habits

Claude Reflect launched in beta today. Free, Pro, and Max users can now track their Claude usage and get nudged to step away. Here's how to turn it on.

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Proton VPN Review 2026: Swiss Privacy, Open Source, and a Gentler Renewal Trap

Proton VPN pairs Swiss jurisdiction and open-source apps with five public no-logs audits. Verified pricing, real strengths, and the honest catches.

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NordVPN Review 2026: Fast, Audited, and Pricier Than It Looks at Renewal

NordVPN delivers audited privacy and top-tier speed from $3.49 a month - but renewal prices triple and the best features cost extra. Full verified review.

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WhatsApp Is Rolling Out a Green Dot on iPhone to Show When Contacts Are Online

WhatsApp iPhone beta is adding a green dot for active contacts. Clears when they close the app, and respects your existing online status privacy setting.

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