The Insectothopter: The CIA's dragonfly spy drone from the 1970s
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Kubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Released
Kubuntu 26.04 LTS is here. Try Plasma 6.6, Qt 6.10, KDE Frameworks 6.24, and more.
Edmonton police body cameras now automatically detect faces and compare to a watchlist
The same technology sold to hold police accountable now scans 7,000 faces a day without asking anyone's permission.
We Found a Stable Firefox Identifier Linking All Your Private Tor Identities
We discovered a privacy vulnerability in Firefox Private Browsing and Tor Browser that allows websites to fingerprint and track users across origins using IndexedDB database ordering, even after closing all private wind…
Blombooru: A modern, self-hosted, single-user booru built with FastAPI & Tailwind. Docker-ready and simple to set up.
A modern, self-hosted, single-user booru built with FastAPI & Tailwind. Docker-ready and simple to set up. - mrblomblo/blombooru
Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say
The Citizen Lab found two separate surveillance vendors abusing the backbone of cellular networks to spy on several victims across the world.
Citizens Lab enquiry: how can we fight against this surveilance
Our investigation uncovers two sophisticated telecom surveillance campaigns and, for the first time, links real-world attack traffic to mobile operator signalling infrastructure. The findings expose how suspected commer…
The privacy audit platform for Android applications
The privacy audit platform for Android applications
Exclusive: ICE Glasses
Homeland Security is making “smart glasses” to collect intelligence on Americans
The Atlas of Surveillance
"The Atlas of Surveillance is a database of surveillance #technologies deployed by #law enforcement in communities across the United States. This includes drones, body-worn cameras, automated license plate readers, faci…
This AI Tool Rips Off Open Source Software Without Violating Copyright
Malus, which is a piece of satire but also fully functional, performs a "clean room" clone of open source software, meaning users could then sell software without crediting the original developers.
Cal.com goes closed source “because of security”
Cal.com goes closed source after 5 years. Hereâs why rising AI-driven security risks and vulnerability discovery are forcing us to protect customer data.
Forgejo v15.0 is available
Forgejo v15.0, the lightweight, community-developed, self-hosted platform for code collaboration, was released on 16 April 2026. It marks the 100th release of Forgejo. You will find a short selection of the changes it i…
Google, Apple, & Meta shared data from 3.5+M user accounts with US authorities over past decade through routine requests alone, a 770% incr…
Proton research shows how government access to Big Tech data is reshaping parenting and putting children’s privacy at risk.
World expands its Tinder partnership and partners with Zoom and others to verify human users, as it continues its pivot from crypto to iden…
Honestly, whatâs hotter than a real person?
Consumer Federation of America Sues Meta for Failing to Protect Users from Scam Advertisements
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA), on behalf of itself and a proposed class of D.C. Facebook users, has filed a class action complaint and jury trial demand against Meta Platforms, Inc (Meta) for failing to prote…
Police in US state of Nevada can now track cellphones without a warrant
Nevada quietly signed an agreement earlier this year with a company that collects location data from cellphones, allowing police to track a device virtually in real time — all without a warrant.
Palantir posts a 22-point summary of Alex Karp's book, promoting hard power, AI weapons and deterrence, while denouncing pluralism and “reg…
Palantir's ideological bent has come under more scrutiny as it's worked with ICE and positioned itself as a defender of "the West."
Signal to Ottawa: We'll Leave Canada Before We Help You Spy on Users
Signal is drawing a hard line on the federal government's proposed surveillance legislation: comply with Bill C-22 or leave the country. The secure messaging app says it would rather ditch the Canadian market than be fo…
Digital ID in the UK: The Government Says It Is Voluntary, But Your Employer Might Not Give You a Choice
The UK's new Digital Access to Services Bill promises a free, voluntary digital ID. But right-to-work checks are a 'priority use case,' and 19 million Britons face digital exclusion.
Great roundup from our PC Jesus Steve.
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Announcing the Zulip Foundation
Today marks a major transition for the Zulip open-source project and for Kandra Labs, the company behind it: I’m stepping back from full-time Zulip leadership to join Anthropic, alongside three senior team members, and …
Major VPN provider says it could leave Canada over lawful access bill
OTTAWA — Virtual private network service NordVPN warned on Friday it could pull out of Canada over the federal government’s proposed lawful access bill. NordVPN said in a social media post it is reviewing the bill and w…
Due to relentless AI scrapers notabug.org is currently down.
Currently repositories are available via git access. If you know the git+ssh url of a repository you can now clone it again.
Firejail network filters
Firejail is a security sandbox tool designed to enhance the security of applications by isolating them in a sandbox environment. It is a free and open-source software available for Linux-based operating systems. Firejai…
Godot 4.7 released
Like a cult classic movie, Godot 4 has only gotten better with age. This brings us to Godot 4.7. With 3 years under its belt, the 4.7 Director’s Cut offers colors of never-before-reached intensity.
Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores - Ars Technica
A new system service will roll out this month ahead of big changes starting in September.
Lore is a next-generation, open source revision control system
Lore is a next-generation, open source version control system - EpicGames/lore
Tubeup - a multi-VOD [incl. YouTube] service to Archive.org uploader
VOD service to Archive.org uploader
OpenMW 0.51.0 Released!
The OpenMW team is proud to announce the release of version 0.51.0 of our open-source engine! Grab it from our Downloads Page for all supported operating systems. This release allows modders to cre…
Akse is a 3D modelling tool for kids and beginners
A 3D modelling tool for kids and teens. Free, open source and right in your browser — with STL export ready for the 3D printer.
Mastodon 4.6 – Collections, profiles, and other improvements
In Mastodon 4.6, we are introducing a way to create and share curated collections of profiles. We've also reworked profiles and the profile editing experience, added some institutional features, and fixed many accessibi…
Someone finally made a user-friendly Kleopatra equivalent: PGP Manager
A modern, cross-platform desktop app that makes OpenPGP simple — manage keys, encrypt, sign, and verify, all offline and under your control. - developaaah/pgp-manager
AR4 Mark 5: This Open-Source 6-Axis Robot Arm Is Finally Done
AR4 Mark 5 Open-Source: Chris Annin's open-source AR4 6-axis robot arm just got its final Mark 5 revision, swapping in Hall effect sensors and shipping a fresh build manual.
Does anyone use QubesOS as a daily driver?
Qubes is a security-oriented, free and open-source operating system for personal computers that allows you to securely compartmentalize your digital life.
LinkedIn from Microsoft locked me out — they demand I give my passport and access to my webcam to Persona
To get back into a locked account, LinkedIn hands you to Persona — a $2-billion third party that photographs your passport, scans its chip, and maps your face.
A $60 Mod to Meta’s Ray-Bans Disables Its Privacy-Protecting Recording Light
Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses usually include an LED that lights up when the user is recording other people. One hobbyist is charging a small fee to disable that light, and has a growing list of customers around the country.
Google is Killing uBlock Origin in Chrome
The conflict of interest couldn't be more obvious
RED ALERT: The US house of reps is making a lot of progress toward their goal of mass surveillance with complete KYC
All of the bad internet bills. One website.
Alugha
alugha simplifies global communication with multilingual video hosting, translation in over 200 languages, AI-powered tools, and premium video integration. Empower your content to reach your global audience.
Gimp 3.2 is officially released. The game has changed. Adobe just got punched in the face.
We’re happy to present the first release of GIMP 3.2! This marks a year of design, development, and testing from volunteers and the community, as part of our plan to streamline releases after GIMP 3.0. We’re excited for…
Digital Omnibus: How Big Tech Lobbying Is Gutting the GDPR
The EU’s Digital Omnibus quietly rewrites the GDPR in Big Tech’s favour – weakening data protection, user rights and enforcement. EFRI explains what is at stake.
This $30 DIY E Ink Reader Is a Pocket-Sized Library
Build this $30 pocket-sized E Ink reader to turn every spare minute into a distraction-free reading session.
PixiEditor is a Universal Editor for all your 2D needs
PixiEditor is a free and open-source universal 2D graphics editor, powered by innovative Node Graph workflow. Create vectors, edit photos, design graphics, make pixel art and animate - all in one app!
The founder of /e/os is anti-security
Gaël Duval is the founder and president of the /e/ foundation along with the CEO of Murena. Duval and his organizations have consistently taken a stance against protecting users from exploits. In this video, he once aga…
DSpico the first open source flashcart for the DS(i) finally released!
DSpico is a project by the LNH team, consisting of two parts: an open-source DS(i) flashcart and an app launcher compatible with many existing DS(i) flashcarts. All components —PCB, software, shell, stickers, and box ar…
Meta Workers Say They're Seeing Disturbing Things Through Users' Smart Glasses
Meta contractors in Kenya told two Swedish newspapers that they're being told to review highly sensitive footage recorded by smart glasses.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole …
Meta discontinues end-to-end encryption on Instagram
The company says the feature wasn't popular with users.
Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps.
Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the countryâs most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly controlled alternatives …