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Thinking of moving out of the U.S? Here are 10 hotspots for remote workers

Fast Company Tech

Spain offers reliable internet, a growing number of coworking hubs, and strong communities of international creatives and founders. From Tokyos booming tech scene and unmatched internet speeds to rural regions investing in modern infrastructure, Japan is positioning itself as a compelling hub for international remote work.

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The best VPNs for staying anonymous and secure on the web

Mashable Tech

Don't freak out, but your gut is right: Your internet service provider (ISP) is tracking your every click to compile anonymous browsing logs they can potentially sell to advertising companies , or even cough up to government agencies in the interest of censorship. What is a VPN? A kill switch. Split tunneling.

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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We now have more than 3,500 users in over 140 countries using Miradi for projects as varied as a coordinated national strategy for the preservation of the chimpanzees in Tanzania, to the development of management plans for two Marine National parks bordering Sweden and Norway. With your help, we will!

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Taking stock of the Dutch tech cluster: What The Netherlands needs to win the European startup scene

The Next Web

We boast the world’s second highest fixed broadband Internet subscription rate only an inch behind Sweden. Ninety-four percent of households are equipped with a computer and have Internet access (the others are still playing 8-bit Nintendo). A conducive business environment. The Dutch have a solid business environment today.

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Twig takes $35M to turn stuff you own into a way to pay

TechCrunch

In earlier decades, long before the Internet- and open banking-fuelled fintech boom, legacy banks would pitch to get a new crop of school leavers signed up by offering freebies — like bags, stationery, music or other offers. For now it’s not in a hurry to turn into an actual bank, per Cupi.

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6 Oslo VCs discuss 2021 trends, deal flow and regional opportunities

TechCrunch

That said, Norway’s VC community has been somewhat dormant for a while. High-profile players like Northzone and Creandum did well with early entries into Spotify and Klarna, among others, and now Norway is catching up with the rest of the European hubs. In Norway, sustainability-focused companies. More than 50%?

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