Human Rights Watch Warns Philippine Anti-Fake News Bill Threatens Free Expression
A bill that its authors claim will protect Filipinos from dangerous misinformation has instead drawn sharp international condemnation for language so loosely written it could silence legitimate
Starlink Pushes for Full Ownership Rights as Nepal Weighs Satellite Internet Entry
Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink is pressing Nepal for permission to operate within its borders, with the company's director Rebecca Hunter meeting Communications Minister Vikram
Nigeria's Ministry of Defence Collects Personal Data With No Privacy Policy
The Nigerian Ministry of Defence operates its official website without a privacy policy, yet requires visitors to submit their names and email addresses through a mandatory contact form - a practice
VPN Ads Promise Digital Safety. The Reality Is More Complicated
Sponsored VPN segments have become inescapable on YouTube and podcasting platforms, where creators reliably describe virtual private networks as essential shields against surveillance, hackers, and
DNS Leaks Expose VPN Users to Surveillance Despite Active Protection
A VPN that leaks your DNS requests is not protecting you - it is performing the appearance of protection while your browsing activity quietly routes past its encrypted tunnel and lands on your
Iran Ends 88-Day Internet Blackout, But Full Restoration Remains Uncertain
After 88 days and more than 2,000 hours of near-total isolation from international networks, Iran began restoring global Internet access to parts of its population on Tuesday - ending what Internet
How to Watch Netherlands vs Japan From Anywhere in the World
The Netherlands and Japan face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group opener at AT&T Stadium, and broadcasters across the globe have secured rights to air it - many of them free. Whether you are
Half of Self-Described Savvy Users Cannot Spot AI Bots on Social Media
Nearly half of internet users who consider themselves digitally literate fail to correctly identify AI-generated bots when they encounter them on social media - a finding with serious implications
India's Gen Z Satire Account Draws Millions, Then Faces Alleged State Pressure
A satirical Instagram account mocking India's ruling establishment amassed more than 22 million followers within days, channelling the frustrations of young Indians over unemployment and governance
India's Grievance Appellate Committees Face Accountability Test Over Delayed Rulings
A Delhi High Court order issued on 18 May 2026 has drawn fresh attention to a quiet but consequential gap in India's digital rights architecture: the statutory bodies tasked with resolving user