Articles by Samuel Woodhams, VPN Managing Editor, TechRadar

Sam is VPN Managing Editor at TechRadar. He has worked in the VPN industry since 2018 and has previously written for CNN, Al Jazeera, WIRED, and Deuteshe Welle as a freelance journalist.

Before joining TechRadar, Sam carried out research on global digital rights issues at Top10VPN. His research has been cited by the United Nations, US Congress and UK Parliament and featured in publications including The Guardian, Reuters and BBC.

He has been a frequent guest across podcasts, TV and radio and has previously written for leading think tanks and peer-reviewed journals on global digital rights topics. He has a Master's degree in Empires, Colonialism & Globalisation from the London School of Economics and an undergraduate degree in English Literature & History from the University of Leeds. Samuel also spent a year studying at the University of Copenhagen.

Outside of the office, you'll find Sam training for an open water swim or run that he (mostly) regrets ever signing up to.

Articles by: Samuel Woodhams

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2025 Digital rights review: Spyware, AI war & EU regulations

By Samuel Woodhams Published 5 January 26

We spoke to the digital rights organization Access Now about the most significant developments of the past 12 months. Here's what they said.

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Proton VPN: 2025’s privacy milestones & the 2026 roadmap

By Samuel Woodhams Published 4 January 26

New architecture, expanded free servers, and the race for quantum-proof privacy

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ExpressVPN holiday deal: the top VPN for Windows just got significantly more affordable

By Samuel Woodhams Published 19 December 25

ExpressVPN has dropped its prices just in time for the holidays, with savings of up to $40 on offer.

'The dumbest possible fix' – Windscribe CEO responds to UK's proposed VPN ban for kids

By Samuel Woodhams Last updated 17 December 25

While age verification for VPN apps would set a 'terrible precedent'

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UK Lords propose ban on VPNs for children

By Samuel Woodhams Published 12 December 25

UK politicians table amendment that would ban VPNs for children but its future is uncertain.

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Online safety debate: peer claims kids' VPNs 'expose devices to viruses'

By Samuel Woodhams Published 11 December 25

A Lib Dem peer has raised concerns about unsafe VPN apps in a debate in the House of Lords.

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Last chance to grab NordVPN at lowest price of 2025

By Samuel Woodhams Published 8 December 25

It's the last day to pick up NordVPN for just $2.88 a month

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Australia's social media ban comes into force next week - here's what it means for your privacy & security

By Samuel Woodhams Last updated 5 December 25

Australia's social media ban will come into effect on Wednesday, December 10. Privacy and security experts remain skeptical about its impact, while others praise its role protecting kids online.

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Ofcom weighs "further action" on VPNs following Online Safety Act

By Samuel Woodhams Published 4 December 25

The agency will continue to "collect information about VPN adoption in the UK" to inform their decision

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Australia expects platforms to "stop under-16s from using VPNs" to evade social media ban

By Samuel Woodhams Published 3 December 25

The regulator has refused to say how this will work in practice

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The best Cyber Monday VPN deals LIVE: reviewed by our VPN experts – Monday December 1

By Samuel Woodhams Last updated 1 December 25

It's Cyber Monday! All day, we'll be bringing you live updates, exclusive insights and the very best Cyber Monday VPN deals.

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NordVPN Cyber Monday deals - every deal from our #1 ranked VPN, including a new, exclusive offer!

By Samuel Woodhams Last updated 1 December 25

The best VPN we've tested is offering serious savings even after Cyber Monday

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Cyber Monday VPN deals 2025 – your last chance to grab exclusive offers and all-time low prices

By Samuel Woodhams Last updated 1 December 25

Black Friday Although Cyber Monday is over, NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and Proton are still offering their best prices of the year. We'll keep you updated on any new arrivals