Firefox VPN Drops the Data Cap — Unlimited Bandwidth All Summer
Mozilla is making its free VPN a lot more generous, at least for the summer. Users of Firefox VPN will…
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Firefox Just Made Its VPN Unlimited for the Entire Summer — Here’s How to Use It
Mozilla removed the 50GB bandwidth cap on Firefox’s built-in VPN through August 31, offering unlimited usage across 28 countries. The promotion is free but temporary — the cap returns September 1.
Cornell’s New Chemical Bath Can Restore Dead EV Batteries to 95% Capacity — and Cut Recycling Costs by 56%
Cornell researchers developed a chemical bath method that restores spent lithium-ion batteries to 95% capacity while cutting recycling costs by 56%. The DEER process skips destructive shredding and goes straight to electrode regeneration.
Microsoft Patches Windows 0-Day Amid Heated Public Feud With Security Researcher
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday fixed a zero-day vulnerability disclosed by researcher Nightmare Eclipse, as the two remain locked in a heated public dispute over responsible disclosure practices. The same patch bundle also addressed another flaw originally thought fixed six years ago.
Starlink Shifts to $10/Month Hardware Rental Model, Ditching One-Time Purchase Option
SpaceX’s satellite internet division has switched from selling hardware outright to charging $10 per month to rent the dish and router — a move that mirrors the cable industry playbook and comes alongside a $5-$10 price hike on service plans.
A Munich Startup Built a Cargo Drone That Carries What Small Drones Can’t — and Europe’s Military Is Watching
Munich startup ERC System unveiled Victor, a heavy-lift cargo eVTOL that carries 250 kg over 300 km — targeting a logistics gap between small drones and crewed aircraft that Europe has been struggling to fill. Military, commercial, and disaster-response use cases are all on the table.
Apple Just Gave Its AI Permission to Change Your Passwords. That’s Both Great and Scary.
Apple’s iOS 27 will let Apple Intelligence automatically detect compromised passwords and change them on websites by itself. It solves a real security problem — but handing an AI agent authority to modify your account credentials on the open web raises questions Apple hasn’t fully answered yet.
OnePlus Is Chasing 240Hz Phone Screens — Here’s Why That’s Complicated
OnePlus is reportedly planning a path to 240Hz OLED displays on its flagship phones — a spec currently reserved for gaming monitors. The OnePlus 16 could debut 165–185Hz panels later this year, but the real question is whether anyone actually needs it.
He Lost €5,900 to a Bank Spoofing Scam — Then Watched His Bank Blame Him and Lose in Court
A Caisse d’Épargne customer lost €5,900 to a bank spoofing scam in 2022. The bank refused to refund him, claiming gross negligence. Four years later, the Bordeaux Court of Appeal ordered full reimbursement — a ruling that reinforces banks’ responsibility for fraud losses across Europe.
Ofcom Tells Tech Firms: Have a Plan for When Illegal Content Goes Viral During a Crisis
Ofcom is adding crisis-response requirements to UK online safety rules, requiring tech firms to have protocols ready for illegal content surges during real-world emergencies. The move follows the 2024 UK riots.