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"Workarounds are very limited" – VPNs stop working in Uganda as internet connectivity drops

After an initial spike in sign-ups, Proton VPN confirms its products have stopped working in Uganda as internet connectivity drastically dropped. Digital rights experts warn that workarounds are very limited

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Musk Offers Free Starlink in Iran, Where Using It Can Get Citizens Executed

Elon Musk just made Starlink free in Iran. The catch: using it for anything the regime considers 'anti-state' carries the death penalty.

International Business Times UK

How Iran’s internet blackout is quietly affecting your social media feed | Debunked

Iran’s internet blackout is impacting news algorithms and our social media feeds, an internet watchdog has warned.

The Independent UK

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‘The world needs to know what’s happening’: families of protesters killed in Iran tell of heartbreak

As Tehran’s internet blackout means names of those killed in the uprising are only starting to emerge, the diaspora is reacting with shock, sadness and anger

The Guardian - UK

Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown

Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine.

Euronews

This Viral Facebook Page Proves Cats Are Natural Comedians (75 Pics)

If you need some candid cat comedy to lift your spirits this morning, this wildly popular Facebook page might do the job with only a few items from its seemingly endless collection of feline photography. With more than a million followers, Cute Animal Photos To De-Stress (pt. Fotos de animais…

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Woman’s “Gentle Reminder” For Grandma To Not Kiss Her Baby Goes Viral With 11M Views, And The Internet Has Opinions

Boundaries and consent are fundamental parts of any healthy relationship—including with your family members. People who care about you will respect your boundaries and those of your children. Especially if there are health concerns involved. One mom went viral on TikTok and sparked a massive discussion after sharing a humorous…

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ICE Agent's 'Internal Bleeding' Claim Mocked Online — Internet Says Video Shows Him Strutting Free

ICE agent Jonathan Ross' claim of internal bleeding after fatally shooting Renee Good sparks outrage online as video contradicts the story.

International Business Times UK

80 Adorable Hamster Pics From This Instagram Page That Might Make Your Day

Sometimes the internet gifts us a tiny treasure that makes the world instantly sweeter. The Instagram account 'Gsm_iham2' is home to one of these treasures. And what’s the main theme of the profile, you ask? Well, the photos speak for themselves – they’re probably the cutest thing you’ll see today.

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Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown

Uganda was on edge as polls opened on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.

Radio France Internationale

OPINION - ‘Seeing the Iran protests makes me wonder if I’ll ever be able to return’

As protests continue in Iran, Amira Arasteh has been forced to confront the idea that she may never again see the country she grew up visiting

Evening Standard

One Weak Password Can Give Hackers Access to Your Entire Smart Home Setup – Tech Experts Reveal 3 Ways to Protect Yours Now

Recent cybersecurity reports reveal that it's easier than ever for hackers to access your smart home devices

Homes & Gardens

US lawmakers call on Donald Trump to restore internet access in Iran

Democrats and Republicans called on president to circumvent legislative process to implement ‘Freedom’ bill

The Guardian - US

Wikipedia at 25: can its original ideals survive in the age of AI?

Around the turn of the century, the internet underwent a transformation dubbed “web 2.0”. The world wide web of the 1990s had largely been read-only: static pages, hand-built homepages, portal sites with content from a few publishers.

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Protests in Iran: ‘Whatever happens, the situation will be explosive’

Iran has been rocked by unprecedented unrest since late December. Protesters from all regions and social classes have taken to the streets to denounce the economic crisis and political repression, defying the regime’s blockade of internet and telecommunications.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iranian judge signals trials and executions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500

Iran's top judge has hinted that trials and executions are ahead as activists say the death toll from Iran's protests has risen to at least 2,586

Euronews

Iran could be blocking Starlink during internet blackout with methods similar to Russia

Iran may be using mobile signal jammers similar to those used by Russia in Ukraine, an expert says.

TechRadar

VPN interest spikes in Uganda as the internet gets disrupted ahead of the general elections

Despite the blocked access to the public internet, people in Uganda seem to be using VPNs to stay connected. Proton VPN confirmed a 8,000% increase in signups on Tuesday, and usage keeps rising.

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Everybody Loves Your Money

Shifting: 7 Expenses That Used To Be Optional

The world didn’t flip overnight, but wow, did it ever rearrange the price tags on everyday life. Stuff that once lived in the “nice-to-have” category now sits firmly in the “how do I function without this?” column. These shifts didn’t come from laziness or extravagance; they grew out of how…

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What is Wi-Fi 8? Here's everything you need to know about the next generation of wireless internet.

The evolution of wireless internet continues with Wi-Fi 8, but it might not be the upgrade you were expecting compared to Wi-Fi 7. Here's everything you need to know.

The Independent UK

Was 2016 really the last good year? Here are the fashion trends making a comeback

‘Runway trends tell you what’s coming, internet culture tells you what’s resonating emotionally’

The Independent UK

Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out

SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say

Evening Standard

Fact check: International data on ‘online comments’ arrests not comparable

Figures shared online could range from data on Russian prosecutions in 2017 to freedom of information requests in England and Wales for 2023.

Euronews

As many as 15,000 feared dead in Iran as regime hunts Starlink devices, activist tells Euronews

Euronews spoke to Ilia Hashemi, a popular online activist whose Telegram channel is a source of reliable news from within Iran, who has been among the few during the ongoing protests to cover and relay the scant information coming out of Iran despite a regime-imposed internet outage.

The Conversation

Why Iran can’t afford to shut down the internet forever – even if the world doesn’t act

As citizens around the world prepared to welcome the new year, Iranians began taking to the streets to protest their country’s deepening economic crisis. Spurred by the continued devaluation of the Iranian currency against the US dollar, as well as crippling inflation, the unrest is the latest in years of…

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