Apple's Private Relay: better than a VPN?

Apple’s iCloud Private Relay was unveiled in the middle of last year, and it made a big splash in the tech community. It makes browsing using Safari, Apple’s web browser, more private and anyone who has a paid iCloud account can turn it on. For the average user, it seems to be a huge step forward for privacy. But does this mean you should add it to your security toolbox?We’ll dive into how private relay works, all the pros and cons, and how it compares to VPNs and Tor, so that you can decide whether it’s the right fit for you. 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - VPNs and TOR: What are they?02:58 - How Privacy Relay Works05:03 - Apple’s Second Servers05:36 - Private Relay’s Three-fold Outcome06:15 - Pushback06:54 - My Recommendation07:49 - Privacy Comparison08:40 - SummaryPrivate relay is a significant upgrade for the average user, but there are caveats that a privacy-conscious person should be aware of.Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show