Proton
Coverage of Proton in the Nexus archive.
- Digital pizzas? Corporations ridicule PlayStation over ending game disc production
PlayStation announced it will stop producing physical game discs by 2028, sparking consumer and political backlash. Major corporations like Domino's Pizza, KFC, and G-Fuel mocked the move with satirical 'digital-only' product announcements, while Proton pledged to shift to physical services.
- Brands smell blood in the water after PlayStation axes game discs — and they're roasting Sony for it
Sony announced plans to discontinue physical PlayStation game discs by 2028, sparking backlash from gamers and brands like GameSir and KFC, which mocked the decision on social media. Critics raised concerns about digital ownership, media preservation, and the industry's shift away from physical media.
- Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot gets image generation
Proton has launched a major upgrade for its Lumo chatbot, adding image generation and editing capabilities. The update enhances the chatbot's functionality while maintaining its privacy-focused approach.
- Proton is funding the French far right on YouTube
Proton is accused of funding the French far-right on YouTube. The article links Proton to financial support for far-right groups through YouTube activities.
- Thousands of journalists’ data exposed to dark web
A study by Proton and Constella Intelligence revealed over 116,000 instances of journalists' data from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post being exposed on the dark web. Exposed data included personal information and passwords, raising risks of phishing and blackmail, with Proton urging media professionals to check for breaches and use password managers.
- London's police asked Big Tech for comms data over 700,000 times last year
London's Metropolitan Police requested access to private communications data over 700,000 times in 2025, including from tech companies like Proton and Signal, sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy. The police force obtained data from Proton's mail service users 139 times since 2024. The Met's data acquisition practices have been disputed by Proton and Signal.
- Meta U-turns on encryption push for Instagram as DMs go plaintext
Meta has pulled the plug on encrypted Instagram DMs, making private messages no longer private. The change was due to limited adoption and users are being pointed towards WhatsApp instead. This reversal goes against Meta's previous stance on encryption being the future of online communications.
- Proton Meet
Proton Meet is introduced in a blog post on the Proton website, with comments available on Y Combinator News. The article has 2 comments and 20 points.
- UK age-gating plans risk breaking the internet, privacy groups warn
The UK government's plan to implement age gates across the internet risks breaking the web and may not effectively keep kids safe. Privacy groups and VPN providers have warned that the proposals could lead to a system where all users have to prove their age to access certain services. The plans have sparked concerns over privacy, security, and the potential for Big Tech dominance.
- Age checks could turn internet into an ID checkpoint, complains Proton CEO
Proton's CEO warns that mandatory age verification measures, intended to protect minors, could lead to widespread identity checks across the internet. The push for such policies risks creating a system where all online users face ID checkpoints, raising concerns about privacy and accessibility.
- "Not Even Government Agencies" - Proton's misleading marketing
The article criticizes Proton's marketing claims that even government agencies cannot access encrypted data, suggesting misleading advertising. It references a blog post and a HN comment thread discussing the issue.