MoviePass plans to make its big return this summer, with a retooled movie ticket service that the company likens to more of a credit-based marketplace. Pricing was not announced, but the new MoviePass plans to offer a variety of tiers that will equate to credits that are then spent on movie tickets. MoviePass CEO Stacy Spikes …
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February, 2022
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10 February
TunnelBear VPN review: The overpriced ursine has trouble living up to the hype
TunnelBear See at TunnelBear Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for TunnelBear Like Robust transparency Ease of use Dancing bears Don’t Like Doesn’t unblock Netflix Can’t select servers by city Prices aren’t competitive TunnelBear’s gotten a lot of hype in the last couple of years. It was touted by Wirecutter as the New York Times’ top virtual private network …
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10 February
No, Apple’s Private Relay is not a VPN, but you can still try it out with iOS 15
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. When Apple announced a trio of new privacy perks for its iCloud Plus subscription service in iOS 15 at Apple’s WWDC event in June, the headliner was Private Relay — a browser-based encryption boost, aimed at the growing number of people who are turning to …
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10 February
These 7 Android VPN apps put your privacy at risk. Avoid them at all costs
Just because a virtual private network app is shielding your mobile browsing from prying eyes, it doesn’t mean it needs to slurp up your data or control your operating system. So before you trust that highly-rated VPN with a million installs on the Google Play Store, know that there’s a list of shady Android VPNs that grab more permissions than …
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10 February
Orchid VPN review: It uses the tech behind bitcoin to improve privacy
Dec 2021 If I wanted to tell you why Orchid VPN is poised to be not only the next evolution of virtual private networks but also a futuristic answer to global online privacy threats, I could tell you its cryptocurrency-fueled decentralized bandwidth market makes it a blockchain-supported VPN-Tor hybrid ready to upend even the fastest, most secure VPN on the …
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10 February
Surfshark vs. IPVanish: Which cheap VPN is best?
Surfshark and IPVanish have enough in common to make them natural competitors in the VPN market, but it’s worth it to compare their differences when you’re trying to decide which VPN service is right for you — especially if you’re on a budget and looking for the best cheap VPN option available. Both Surfshark and IPVanish reach admirable speeds and are lightweight …
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10 February
Android 12 vs. Android 11: The differences you’ll want to know
The Galaxy S22 series — featuring the base Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra — are the latest to join the Android device family. They were announced at Samsung’s February Unpacked event with the company’s new tablet, the Galaxy Tab S8. There are many differences between the three, but they share one key feature: All three smartphones run Android 12. Android …
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10 February
Norton Secure VPN vs. NordVPN: Speed, security and price compared
When you put two well-known VPN brands in a head-to-head battle, you expect a competitive showing out of both. That just wasn’t the case with Norton Secure VPN and NordVPN. Despite worldwide brand recognition and a lengthy company history, NortonLifeLock just hasn’t put its best foot forward with Norton Secure VPN. It’s got a long way to go before it …
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10 February
Want to use a VPN in Windows 10? Here’s the best way to set it up
Whether you’re planning to take advantage of Prime Day laptop deals and pick up a new Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) machine, or you’ve been using one for years and are just looking forward to Microsoft’s upcoming big Windows redesign, you may be considering adding a virtual private network to protect your online privacy. The easiest way to get your favorite …
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10 February
Twitter posts mixed results as new CEO takes the reins
Twitter saw an increase in daily users but narrowly missed revenue expectations in the last three months of 2021, a period in which a new CEO stepped in to lead the social media company. About 217 million people who see ads logged on to the platform daily in the fourth quarter, a 13% jump compared with the same period a year …
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