Latest news with #Nexus
Forbes
4 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
How This Entrepreneur Is Making AI More Trustworthy
Daniel Marin is tackling one of the internet's trickiest challenges: validating a user's identity without exposing sensitive information to hackers. His startup, Nexus, which has raised $27 million, built a product called Nexus zkVM, which uses a combination of cryptography, computer science, engineering and mathematics to prove you are you—through protective software as opposed to passwords or personal information. The software relies on a cluster of computers called the Nexus Network, which do the heavy lifting behind the scenes. 'There has been an explosion of advancements on the scientific front, on the engineering front and most importantly on the market front,' he says. 'This allows us to build a for-profit company [around] this technology.' zkVM, which is currently free, was released in June and is used by more than 120,000 people and 15 companies.
Toronto Star
12 hours ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Surfshark launches FastTrack to deliver up to 70% faster VPN connections
Surfshark, a leading VPN (Virtual Private Network) provider, introduces FastTrack, an innovative technology that optimizes users' traffic paths for improved speed and performance. Built on Nexus infrastructure, this solution routes traffic through a network of servers rather than a single VPN tunnel, boosting internet speeds by up to 70%. As a result, users can now experience enhanced VPN connectivity to Sydney, Seattle, and Vancouver. 'We understand how VPN speed and low latency are important to our users. For this reason, we are proud to introduce a technology that can optimize network routing by finding the best data paths to increase connection speeds and reduce latency in real time. Surfshark Nexus infrastructure was designed with a goal in mind to build future improvements like FastTrack, by allowing us to connect users not just to a VPN server, but to a single, global Surfshark VPN network,' says Karolis Kaciulis, Leading System Engineer at Surfshark.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Surfshark launches FastTrack to deliver up to 70% faster VPN connections
Surfshark_FastTrack_connection_1304x638 Surfshark, a leading VPN (Virtual Private Network) provider, introduces FastTrack, an innovative technology that optimizes users' traffic paths for improved speed and performance. Built on Nexus infrastructure, this solution routes traffic through a network of servers rather than a single VPN tunnel, boosting internet speeds by up to 70%. As a result, users can now experience enhanced VPN connectivity to Sydney, Seattle, and Vancouver. 'We understand how VPN speed and low latency are important to our users. For this reason, we are proud to introduce a technology that can optimize network routing by finding the best data paths to increase connection speeds and reduce latency in real time. Surfshark Nexus infrastructure was designed with a goal in mind to build future improvements like FastTrack, by allowing us to connect users not just to a VPN server, but to a single, global Surfshark VPN network,' says Karolis Kaciulis, Leading System Engineer at Surfshark. Optimized network for better VPN speed and performance Many people believe their internet connection follows a direct, straightforward path, just as it appears at first glance when looking at a world map. However, this is a common misconception, similar to the belief that ISPs (Internet Service Providers) will always optimize user connectivity through the best routes. In reality, data often travels across a complex web of overground and submarine cables located around the globe. These cables define the actual physical routes that data packets take, which can be very different from what we might think. For example, due to the layout of global network infrastructure, a data packet traveling from one city to another may be routed through multiple cities, countries, or even across continents and oceans. There's a similar misconception about ISPs. While they generally prioritize delivering acceptable speeds, they often do not focus on optimizing the actual network routes your data follows. Instead, ISPs typically choose paths based on cost, selecting the most economical routes for them rather than the fastest or most efficient ones for user data. 'By optimizing data paths and selecting the most efficient routing, our technology substantially enhanced VPN performance, delivering high connection speeds regardless of users' geographic location to Sydney, Seattle, and Vancouver. Notably, the most effective routes are not always the most direct, as it might seem. In some cases, longer paths with additional network hops can boost performance by using higher-capacity cables and more powerful routers. As a result, we have gained up to 70% in VPN speed,' explains K. Kaciulis. How does FastTrack work? FastTrack is built on Surfshark Nexus infrastructure, a unique multi-server routing system that connects users to an entire network of servers — rather than a single VPN tunnel — and then routes the connection to a chosen location. This also works as an additional protection layer because the user's connection is rerouted via different hops, so no single entity can link a single IP (Internet Protocol) address with the user's activity. 'We have developed a globally distributed probe system that actively tests multiple path combinations using Nexus infrastructure to identify the most efficient routes to our three key locations: Sydney, Seattle, and Vancouver. By continuously collecting and analyzing real-time speed and performance data, we ensure that user traffic is directed along the optimal paths. This approach enables us to consistently deliver the best possible performing connections to selected locations, even when network conditions change,' comments K. Kaciulis. At the moment, Surfshark is releasing FastTrack to three key destinations — Sydney, Seattle, and Vancouver on macOS, with plans to expand to more destinations in the future. Users can now find enhanced locations marked with a connection route icon in the main list of all VPN SURFSHARK Surfshark is a cybersecurity company offering products including an audited VPN, certified antivirus, data leak warning system, private search engine, and tool for generating an online identity. Recognized as a leading VPN by CNET and TechRadar, Surfshark has also been featured on the FT1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies ranking. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Surfshark has offices in Lithuania and Poland. For information on Surfshark's operations and highlights, read our Annual Wrap-up. For information about Surfshark's previous independent verifications and certifications, visit our trust center. Attachment Surfshark_FastTrack_connection_1304x638
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Surfshark brings faster speeds and performance with the introduction of FastTrack
Surfshark has launched its new feature, FastTrack, designed to boost VPN speeds, connectivity, and performance. The feature optimizes your VPN traffic by routing it through a network of servers, rather than a single VPN tunnel, and can boost speeds by up to 70%. Surfshark's innovations are one of the reasons we rank it #2 on our best VPN list. You can learn more about them in our Surfshark review. Fast track is now available on Surfshark's Mac VPN apps and users can try out the enhanced connectivity by connecting to servers in Sydney, Seattle, and Vancouver. "We understand how VPN speed and low latency are important to our users," said Karolis Kaciulis, Leading System Engineer at Surfshark. "For this reason, we are proud to introduce a technology that can optimize network routing by finding the best data paths to increase connection speeds and reduce latency in real time." Surfshark: the best cheap VPN Surfshark sits at #2 on our best VPN list and is also the best cheap VPN out there. $1.99 per month ($53.73 up front pre-tax) gets you a super fast and secure VPN, innovative features like Alt ID, FastTrack, and Bypasser, and protection for an unlimited number of devices – it's also great for streaming. There's an extra 3 months of protection for free and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can also try Surfshark risk free with its 7-day free-trial. FastTrack is built on the Surfshark Nexus infrastructure. Nexus is a multi-server routing system which connects users to Surfshark's entire VPN server network, rather than a single VPN tunnel. When using FastTrack, your VPN traffic is automatically routed in the most efficient way before connecting you to your chosen location. This isn't always the most direct route, it may actually be more efficient to run your traffic through higher-capacity cables and more powerful routers. The technology is constantly evaluating and monitoring different routes and connection speeds across the whole Surfshark network. When network conditions change, the system adjusts to ensure optimized and stable pathways. Globally distributed probes check speed and latency information and filter this back. According to Surfshark, this results in up to a 70% increase in VPN speeds. Your connection also makes multiple hops. This creates an additional layer of security and means your connecting IP address can't be linked with your internet activity. For now, users can only make use of FastTrack when connecting to servers in Sydney, Seattle, and Vancouver but Surfshark has said more destinations will be coming in the future. The feature is also currently available on macOS only. To access FastTrack all you have to do is connect to one of the three specified locations and they are marked by a FastTrack icon. You don't need to do anything yourself, simply press connect. Determining the most efficient route is done automatically behind the scenes. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
CBC
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Trans and non-binary Nexus card applicants lose 'X' gender marker
According to the Canada Border Services Agency, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection changed the application for Nexus cards in February following U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order that the U.S. will only recognize male or female on documents such as visas and passports.
