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The best VPN service for 2024
VPNs are not a one-size-fits-all security solution. Instead, they’re just one part of keeping your data private and secure. We tested out nine of the best VPNs available now to help you choose the best one for your needs.
Google One is shutting down its VPN feature later this year
Google is killing the VPN service that comes with One subscriptions, because nobody's using it.
DuckDuckGo unveils a $10 Privacy Pro plan with a no-log VPN
DuckDuckGo has announced a Privacy Pro service that includes a VPN, personal information removal and identity theft restoration service. The offering is US-only for now and costs $10 per month.
How we test VPNs
VPNs, or virtual private networks, are everywhere. Here's how we evaluate each service for our guides and reviews.
NordVPN two-year plans are up to 67 percent off right now
NordVPN’s limited-time sale will knock up to 67 percent off its subscription plans.
NordVPN arrives on Apple's tvOS
With the release of Apple tvOS 17, Apple TV devices now support native VPN apps. One of the first to take advantage is the renowned NordVPN, as there’s now an app for Apple TV.
Surfshark VPN review: Basic protection for all of your devices
Surfshark VPN is one of the top VPN services available now, and it's particularly good for those who want to connect multiple devices. Here's Engadget's Surfshark VPN review.
Proton VPN review 2023: Why it's our top-choice VPN
Proton promises “privacy by default,” but that left me wondering if the company meant rigorous security testing — and if a focus on privacy would take away from ease of use. Because it balanced all of the above, Proton VPN landed at the top of our list.
NordVPN review: A bit too overhyped for the price
You may know NordVPN from its popular ambassador program, taking social media by storm as influencers sign up to make money advertising the virtual private network. But despite its popularity, it didn’t make the list of the nine top providers we published in June.
ExpressVPN review: Our favorite for gaming and streaming
When we tested nine of the top providers earlier this year, ExpressVPN landed on our list as the top choice for streaming services, frequent travel and gaming but, notably, not the best overall.
Everyone is selling VPNs, and that's a problem for security
The sharp spike in VPN ads adds to the confusion and jargon around cybersecurity — and it could be misleading us on how secure we really are.
Google One's VPN will soon be available to all subscribers
All Google One Subscribers will soon have access to a VPN at no extra cost. A dark web monitoring feature is on the way for users in the US too.
Pixel 7 update brings promised Clear Calling and free VPN
Google's latest round of Pixel updates adds a free VPN, Clear Calls and more.
Mozilla bundles its VPN and email relay services for $7 per month
Mozilla now offers its VPN and relay services together in a $7 monthly subscription.
Google One's VPN comes to Mac and Windows
Google One VPN service is finally available on the desktop for Mac and Windows users.
US Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operate
US Democrats have urged the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to crack down on deceptive practices in the Virtual Private Network (VPN) industry.
Opera's paid Android VPN secures your entire device
Opera has launched a paid VPN for Android that secures connections across your entire device, not just the browser.
Google One's VPN is finally available on the iPhone
The Google One VPN service is now available on iPhone, more than a year after it arrived on Android.
ProtonMail under fire after giving authorities an activist's IP address
As detailed in our transparency report, our published threat model, and also our privacy policy, under Swiss law, Proton can be forced to collect information on accounts belonging to users under Swiss criminal investigation. This is obviously not done by default, but only if Proton gets a legal order for a specific account.
Google’s One Plan VPN is now available outside the US
Safer browsing for Android users rolls out to more people.
