DuckDuckGo launches a premium Privacy Pro VPN service

April 11, 2024 at 08:25AM DuckDuckGo launched ‘Privacy Pro’, a new 3-in-1 subscription service including a VPN, personal data removal, and identity theft restoration. The company, known for its privacy focus, promises a strict no-logs policy for the VPN and provides services to minimize identity theft risks. However, the subscription is on the pricier side … Read more

Meta Launches Paid Ad-Free Subscription in Europe to Satisfy Privacy Laws

October 31, 2023 at 02:54AM Meta plans to introduce an ad-free subscription option for users in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland to comply with data protection regulations. The subscription will cost €9.99/month on the web and €12.99/month on iOS and Android. Users can choose to continue using the personalized services with ads for free or … Read more

Twitter testing annual subscriptions for tweeting and retweeting

October 18, 2023 at 05:53AM Twitter, now called X, is testing $1 annual subscriptions for unverified accounts to access core features like tweeting and retweeting. The beta program, called “Not A Bot,” is live for users in New Zealand and the Philippines. The subscription provides unverified accounts with writing privileges. Existing users are not affected, … Read more