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Technology / 4 weeks ago

What PornHub's dominance in Europe says about online habits

Across Europe, PornHub remains the default adult site in most countries. A new map shows that while PornHub leads in nearly every European nation, Xnxx.com dominates in parts of Central and Southeastern Europe, and XVideos still holds sway in a few others. This distribution sheds light on not just preferences, but on how cultural norms, language, and regulation shape online pornography consumption.

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Technology / 4 weeks ago

12 European nations back 'Chat Control' while others resist

There is a growing divide across Europe about a controversial proposal which requires tech platforms to scan private digital communication, including encrypted messages, in the quest to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM). An infographic produced by The World in Maps shows 12 countries supporting this so-called “Chat Control,” 6 undecided, and 9 opposed. The proposal, officially known as the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), has ignited battles over privacy, encryption, and the limits of state surveillance.

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Technology / 1 year ago

The 10 most surveilled cities in the world

Surveillance cameras are present in cities around the world, with many metropolises embracing CCTV technology to improve public safety and prevent crime. Despite the concerns about privacy intrusion and the potential for abuse by opponents of excessive surveillance cameras, some cities boast an astonishing number of cameras per capita.

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