VPN services

Dutch attention on IPTV is being driven by concerns over illegal streaming services. Trade outlet Totaal TV reports that illicit IPTV is now viewed as a security risk, with pressure also extending to VPN providers that can shield users. Alongside this, guides promoting legal IPTV services for modern viewing in the Netherlands are circulating widely.

A Toronto-based virtual private network provider has announced it plans to exit the Canadian market in protest at proposed lawful-access legislation. The company argues the bill would force providers to weaken encryption or hand over user data, undermining privacy guarantees central to its service. The announcement, discussed in analysis by the Citizen Lab, has reignited debate over how the bill would affect Canadian technology firms.

Gizmodo has published a roundup of the best VPN apps for iPhone in 2026, naming five iOS services it says it tested. The piece ranks the options for iPhone users looking to protect their privacy and browse securely. It joins a steady stream of year-ahead VPN guides aimed at mobile users comparing security apps.

Harvard Business School has announced that its VPN service now supports Single Sign-On, allowing users to authenticate with their existing HBS credentials instead of separate VPN logins. The update is aimed at simplifying access to campus resources for students, faculty and staff, reducing password fatigue and streamlining the connection process for the school's remote and on-campus community.

A guide from TechRadar walks readers through securing their internet connection using Proton VPN, covering setup and privacy basics. Interest in VPN services continues as users look to protect their traffic on public Wi-Fi and limit tracking. The piece offers practical steps rather than news of a specific incident.

Shaquille O'Neal had his account hacked, and the incident has turned into a promotional moment, with the basketball star now pitching for a VPN service. The story links a high-profile celebrity security breach to sponsorship of privacy tools, drawing attention to how public figures respond after being hacked and whether VPN endorsements resonate with audiences.

A developer reports spending the day debugging a problem where DNS resolution fails when Tailscale, IPv6 and Android are used together. The issue sits at the intersection of the mesh VPN service, mobile IPv6 handling and Android's DNS behaviour, a combination known to be fiddly. Fellow networking enthusiasts are following the troubleshooting progress.

A new review of Private Internet Access VPN has been published by Gizmodo, testing the service's speed, privacy features, and overall pros and cons heading into 2026. The article offers consumers an updated assessment of how the VPN performs on connection speeds and data protection, as interest in VPN services remains high among users seeking online privacy.

An Android Authority writer says that after testing every popular Android VPN, only one has earned a permanent place on their phone for gaming. The piece argues most VPNs add latency or instability that hurts online play, while a well-chosen service can protect connections without slowing matches. No specific provider is confirmed in the available evidence.

US-based company Doxx has raised $38 million to build a no-log VPN service, according to the claim drawing attention online. A no-log VPN does not retain records of users' browsing activity, a key privacy selling point. Details such as the investors, valuation and launch timeline are not yet available, and it is not yet clear how the product will be received.

US lawmakers have introduced another site-blocking bill, and this one would also go after VPN services used to circumvent the blocks. Critics say the measure revives long-contested internet censorship proposals and could affect tools many Americans use daily. Digital rights advocates have historically opposed similar bills, warning of overbroad filtering and surveillance risks, while supporters argue it is needed to enforce existing law against foreign sites.