The European Parliament has taken a decisive stand against indiscriminate surveillance of private communications, voting overwhelmingly to restrict how tech companies can scan user messages for illegal content. Since 2021, major messaging platforms and social networks have operated under what critics call "Chat Control 1.0" — an interim regulation permitting voluntary scanning of private...

In an effort to bolster digital security for vulnerable groups, NordVPN has formed a strategic alliance with the nonprofit organization Internews. This partnership focuses on integrating advanced privacy tools into Internews's existing digital safety initiatives, aiming to empower journalists, activists, and civil society members operating in high-risk environments. Recognizing the increasing...

June Netflix Speed Changes In June, significant shifts occurred on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, highlighting the evolving landscape of internet quality for streaming. Taiwan experienced notable improvements, with two major providers enhancing their speeds considerably. So-net, in particular, achieved the largest gain, boosting its average speed by 1.1 Mbps to reach 3.44 Mbps, up from 2.34 Mbps...

A groundbreaking collaboration emerges to foster inclusivity in the world of animation. Netflix and Gobelins have joined forces, launching initiatives to nurture talent from varied backgrounds. One annual fellowship will place a Gobelins graduate within Netflix’s anime production hub in Japan. Claire Matz, a French graduate, is the inaugural fellow, eager to contribute to the art form...

Get ready for a new wave of hidden-camera chaos, courtesy of Netflix. The streaming giant is launching "Prank Encounters," an eight-episode series hosted by "Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo, slated for release later this year. Behind the scenes, the show is spearheaded by executive producers Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, and Kevin Healey from the production powerhouse Propagate, with...

Netflix has appointed Matthew Aldrich to lead the creative process for adapting C.S. Lewis's cherished The Chronicles of Narnia into live-action formats. His role will encompass overseeing both television series and feature films, acting as the main creative strategist across all projects aligned with the agreement. Aldrich's recent achievements include co-writing the hit animated film Coco...