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 …
Bunnings Australia wins legal fight to use AI facial recognition in stores
Bunnings was reasonably entitled to use AI facial recognition technology to combat crime and staff abuse in its stores, the Administrative Review Tribunal finds.
Matrix messaging gaining ground in government IT
FOSDEM 2026: One-to-one and group messaging, encrypted VoIP calls, video conferencing – the open protocol handles them all
VillageSQL, the newest MySQL fork built around the concept of extensions
VillageSQL is the innovation platform for MySQL and is a drop-in replacement for MySQL with extensions for the agentic AI era.
Offline Translator: An Android translator app that performs text and image translation completely offline using on-device models—Supports a…
On-device translation of text and images
Best apps for private messaging
Encrypted messengers like Signal and SimpleX keep your sensitive communications secure from prying eyes.
OpenCiv3: Open-source, cross-platform reimagining of Civilization III
OpenCiv3 is an open-source, cross-platform, mod-oriented, modernized remake of Civilization III by the fan community built with the Godot Engine and C#, with capabilities inspired by the best of the 4X genre and lessons…
JustDeleteMe
A directory of direct links to delete your account from web services.
Offdem Browser Extension
Open-source browser extension that helps you stay focused by temporarily blocking distracting websites. Available for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. 100% free and privacy-focused.
Ardour 9.0 — What's new | Ardour DAW
What's new in the latest release of Ardour
"ICE Out of Our Faces Act" would ban ICE and CBP use of facial recognition
Senator: ICE and CBP "have built an arsenal of surveillance technologies."
Darktable 5.4.1 is released 🥳
We’re proud to announce the bug-fix release of darktable, 5.4.1! The github release is here: https://github.com/darktable-org/darktable/releases/tag/release-5.4.1. To build from source, do not use the autogenerated tarb…
We’re pleased to announce the release of LibreOffice 26.2 🥳
We’re pleased to announce the release of LibreOffice 26.2, the newest version of the free and open source office suite trusted by millions of users around the world. This release makes it easier than ever for users to c…
We’re pleased to announce the release of LibreOffice 26.2 🥳
We’re pleased to announce the release of LibreOffice 26.2, the newest version of the free and open source office suite trusted by millions of users around the world. This release makes it easier than ever for users to c…
Signal Contingency Plan (spoiler: it's Delta Chat)
Do you use Signal for chatting securely with friends and loved ones? Us too! We endorse it wholeheartedly, and rely on it for nearly all our communication.
My response to European call for feedback on open source
European Commission - Have your say
The Big Tech Walkout 2026
Here is the full detailed programme for the Big Tech Walkout 2026 - bookmark it so you can refer back to it over the year
France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US
European governments are moving away from U.S. tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives.
First Open Source dating app
Meet new people in your area, absolutely privately using open-source technologies. You're only a few clicks away to find new friends, dating and sexual partners. Looking for a girlfriend, boyfriend, quick hookup, one-ni…
Looking for feedback on a monero-native vpn i built
This is a small service. Read the FAQ. Decide if it fits your threat model.
felix86 26.02 - x86 on RISC-V
We have a few exciting news this month!
Mecha Comet - Modular Linux Handheld Computer (Currently on Kickstarter)
A handheld Linux computer powered by open-source software. Modular, programmable, and truly yours to own, build and mod.
Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phone’s Biometrics Now
The search warrant to raid a Washington Post reporter’s home shows how authorities can open your phone without your consent.
Official Announcement - A New Automation Utility - Automat
Tired of games that waste your time? AUTOMATE THEM 𝔸𝕦𝕥𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕥 is a tool that knows how to use your 🖱️ & ⌨️! It's optimized for frame perfect input replay 🎼, can recognize text 🔎, is scriptable with machine code ⚡️. Set …
UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israel’s war on Gaza
Concerns rise as UK partners with controversial facial recognition company used by Israel in Gaza.
#UnplugBigTech: Your roadmap to a freer digital life - Part 1
#UnplugBigTech: Eine Einsteiger-Serie mit klaren, machbaren Schritten, um Alternativen zu nutzen und sich schrittweise von Big-Tech-Abhängigkeiten zu lösen.
LLM/"AI" Policies | Jellyfin
The rise of LLMs as a useful development tool over the last year or so has been significant. The power and flexibility of tools like Claude Code and ChatGPT have given a lot of functionality both to experienced develope…
The FBI is investigating Minnesota Signal chats tracking ICE, Patel says
FBI Director Kash Patel made the statement after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
Emmabuntüs DE 6: A Linux to help those in need
: A distro aimed at helping people, reducing e-waste – and helping a charity, too
How to encrypt your PC's disk without giving the keys to Microsoft
Storing recovery keys with Microsoft allows the company to unlock your disk.
Godot Engine 4.6 has been officially released, bringing major upgrades 🥳
With the stability gained over the past five Godot 4 releases, it's time for polish and quality-of-life improvements for everyday development.
How Microsoft stores and shares your encryption keys
Microsoft gives U.S. authorities BitLocker keys, making local encryption useless if your device is seized at the border.
OpenSplitDeck - An open source steam controller
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Hate It Or Rate It | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Track and decide: Love it or leave it with every purchase.
Mixapps - shareable playlists that work offline
turn your music into shareable apps that work offline - hunterirving/mixapps
EDRi launches new resource to document abuses and support a full ban on spyware in Europe
EDRi is launching a document pool to centralise resources that tracks abuse and support the growing push for a full EU-wide ban of spyware.
Ireland is updating it's laws to get more surveillance powers(including using spyware and intercepting communication encrypted or not encry…
From: Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Swiss messaging service Threema is being acquired by German investment company Comitis Capital
Der Schweizer Messenger Threema erhält einen neuen Eigentümer aus Deutschland. Am Datenschutz soll sich nichts ändern.
Inside Denmark’s struggle to break up with Silicon Valley
From a media blockade to “nationalizing” government software, Denmark has become a laboratory for resisting U.S. Big Tech. But is the price of sovereignty too high?
The rise of ID/face scanning to access bars & clubs
Privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts say the growing use of ID scanning at venues raises the risk of personal data breaches. They argue a more ambitious overhaul of privacy laws is needed.
Battle Over Facial Recognition in New Orleans Will Shape Future of Surveillance
Edith Romero, an organizer in New Orleans, discusses the dangers of the growing surveillance state.
Koofr?
Koofr is a safe and reliable European cloud storage that respects your privacy. Save and access files from any device. Automatically backup files from your phone and connect your existing cloud accounts. Try Koofr today.
SMS2Email: app that forwards SMS messages to SMTP Email server—has anyone tried this?
Android app that forwards SMS messages to SMTP (Email) server - SMS2Email/SMS2Email
Boomers here?
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Christiano Ronaldo and Messi Dancing Challenge 😭 why they look too good
Nobody did it better than them so far 😅
Transform your favorite cities into beautiful, minimalist designs. MapToPoster lets you create and export visually striking map posters wit…
Transform your favorite cities into beautiful, minimalist designs. MapToPoster lets you create and export visually striking map posters with code. - originalankur/maptoposter
What's up with FUTO?
Some time ago, I noticed some new organization called FUTO popping up here and there. I’m always interested in seeing new organizations that fund open source popping up, and seeing as they claim several notable projects…
You Are All On The Hobbyists Maintainers’ Turf Now
For quite some time, I have felt some unease at the public discourse around OpenSource. In the past few years, we have seen a growing discourse around the sustainability and security of the large body of OpenSource soft…
Histomat of F/OSS: We should reclaim LLMs, not reject them
A few days ago, I came across a blog post titled On FLOSS and training LLMs that articulates a growing frustration within the free and open source software…
Article by article, how Big Tech shaped the EU’s roll-back of digital rights
In a new analysis we trace Big Tech's fingerprints on the Digital Omnibus proposals - a major deregulation of EU digital laws including the GDPR and the AI Act. They are helped in this attempt by the Trump administratio…