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Kremlin officials told to get rid of their iPhones, or give them to "the kids"

TechSpot

Russian publication Kommersant reports that employees of the Kremlin's internal political bloc - the Russian presidential administration's domestic policy, public projects, State Council, and IT departments - were informed that they must get rid of their iPhones before April. Read Entire Article

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Electric car prices could go up even as fuel prices soar

The Verge

As US gas prices hit record highs in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine , it seems like electric vehicles may not be a safe haven for those looking to save money. When it comes to mining nickel, Russia isn’t a massive player.

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Facebook allows posts with violent speech toward Russian soldiers in specific countries

The Verge

Facebook and Instagram have instituted a temporary change in policy that allows users in some countries to post content that’s usually forbidden, including calls for harm or even the death of Russian soldiers or politicians. The change first surfaced in a report by Reuters , citing internal emails to moderators.

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Nord Security, the startup behind NordVPN, raises its first-ever funding, $100M at a $1.6B valuation

TechCrunch

” VPNs are often used by people to evade more restrictive internet policies (whether due to geoblocked content, or more controlling governments or something in between), or simply to keep their browsing more private, but the VPN industry hasn’t had a completely smooth ride in fulfilling those aims. firm Versprite.

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Twitter removes thousands of accounts linked to Chinese Xinjiang propaganda

The Verge

But according to analysis from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), one of the three research partners which Twitter shared information with, much of the propaganda was “embarrassingly” produced. Read here: [link] — ASPI Cyber Policy (@ASPI_ICPC) December 2, 2021.

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How the tech industry is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

TechCrunch

On February 24, Russia launched an invasion of neighboring Ukraine after months of a military build-up on its borders. Zhadanov noted that Readdle has grown into an international company, with people employed in 11 countries. A “big chunk” of the team, he said, is still based in Ukraine.

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The best VPNs for staying anonymous and secure on the web

Mashable Tech

But even the WFH crew can get some good use out of a VPN: Aside from the obvious privacy factor when it comes to confidential company information, a VPN can establish a remote connection with your office's server so you've got access to internal networks and resources from home. Hold up — are VPNs legal?

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