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The 7 Best eSIMs for International Travel in 2025

1 week ago | cloudwards.net | Kit Copson |Sandra Pattison |Igor Kurtz

Key Takeaways: These Are the Best eSIM Services for International Travel Airalo — The best overall eSIM for international travel. Saily — The best data-only international eSIM. Holafly — The best international unlimited data eSIM. Nomad — The best international eSIM with a range of plan types. Jetpac — The best budget international eSIM. FlexiRoam — The best international eSIM for data sharing. Roamless — The best pay-as-you-go international eSIM.
How to Clean Up Your Digital Footprint

2 weeks ago | cloudwards.net | Jackie Leavitt |Aleksander Hougen

In recent weeks, there has been increased scrutiny at U.S. borders, with reports of some travelers being denied entry for suspicious activities — such as circuitous flight routes to their end destination — or even allegedly for having digital evidence of being critical about the Trump administration.
ProtectEU Security Strategy Raises Concerns Over Encryption

2 weeks ago | cloudwards.net | Aleksander Hougen |Jackie Leavitt

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TikTok Ban Postponed As Sale Deadline Pushed Back Again

2 weeks ago | cloudwards.net | Aleksander Hougen |Jackie Leavitt

With the original deadline extension only a few hours from expiring, President Donald Trump on Friday issued another 75-day extension to the order for TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a nationwide ban. This is the second time Trump has granted a stay of execution of sorts for the popular short form video platform.
Open-Source Genetic Database openSNP Shuts Down

3 weeks ago | cloudwards.net | Aleksander Hougen |Jackie Leavitt

Citing a rise in authoritarianism and the bankruptcy of ancestry service 23andMe, Bastian Greshake Tzovaras announced that the website will shut down permanently at the end of April, deleting all of its data in the process. openSNP started as a way to make genetic data publicly available for anyone to use, with the intention of lowering the barrier to entry for genetic research.
Meta Used LibGen Database of Pirated Books to Train Its Llama AI

3 weeks ago | cloudwards.net | Aleksander Hougen |Jackie Leavitt

Recently unsealed court documents consisting of internal Meta communications have confirmed that the company accessed millions of copyrighted books and papers through the well-known online shadow library LibGen. What’s more, the documents make it clear that this was done with the express permission of the company’s CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg (referred to as “MZ” in the messages), and contains numerous messages discussing the practice.
Update Chrome Now to Fix ForumTroll 0-Day Vulnerability

4 weeks ago | cloudwards.net | Jackie Leavitt |Aleksander Hougen

If you use Chrome on a PC, you should update your browser ASAP to ensure you’re using the version that patches a new zero-day vulnerability. The vulnerability affects any browser based on Chromium — including Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi and more — so if you use a Chrome alternative, keep an eye out for updates, too.
What to Consider When Choosing a Cloud Provider in 2025

4 weeks ago | cloudwards.net | Adeyomola Kazeem |Aleksander Hougen |Igor Kurtz

There are many details to consider when choosing a cloud service provider, and some are more specific than others. However, the general considerations include compliance and security, pricing, performance and reliability, and customer support. Below, we dive into the key considerations needed to choose the right cloud service provider. Compliance and cloud security are essential for all types of computing, whether on-premises or in the cloud.
Pros, Cons, Signal Strength & Security

4 weeks ago | cloudwards.net | Eugenie Tiu |Sandra Pattison |Igor Kurtz

If you’re looking for a travel SIM, eSIMs offer more convenience and value than physical SIMs. In some countries, buying a physical SIM card can be time-consuming, especially if you’re not familiar with the local network providers and their plans. You can research this in advance, but you may struggle to find the provider’s booth when you arrive in the country.
AI Companies Want Data & Copyright Access

1 month ago | cloudwards.net | Jackie Leavitt |Aleksander Hougen

In response to the White House’s request for input for the U.S. AI Action Plan, Google and OpenAI have submitted proposals requesting that the U.S. government let the companies train their AI LLMs on copyrighted data. Both these proposals equate to the companies asking the government to exempt LLMs from established copyright laws — and Google’s proposal edges into privacy laws, as well.