Category Archives: Resources & Culture

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Cal.com Open-Source Model Abandoned Due to AI-Powered Exploits

Cal.com has officially transitioned away from its Cal.com open-source model to protect sensitive user data from increasingly sophisticated AI-powered vulnerability scanners. Continue reading →

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Self-hosting tools: Transmute Release and Cloudflare Mesh Launch

Discover the newest self-hosting tools in our weekly roundup, including the Transmute file converter and the official launch of Cloudflare Mesh. Continue reading →

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Nextcloud Ethical AI Ratings Launched for Privacy-Respecting Models

Nextcloud has officially introduced the Nextcloud Ethical AI Ratings to help users identify privacy-respecting models that prioritize open-source transparency and data sovereignty. Continue reading →

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KDE Gear 26.04: New Performance Boosts and Open-Source Updates

KDE Gear 26.04 has arrived, bringing significant performance optimizations to Dolphin and Kdenlive while enhancing privacy features within the open-source software suite. Continue reading →

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Global Privacy Control Ignored by Tech Giants in Forensic Audit

A forensic audit reveals that major tech firms like Google and Meta are systematically ignoring Global Privacy Control signals, leading to calls for stricter CCPA enforcement. Continue reading →

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WhatsApp Username Privacy: The New Standard for Secure Communication

With the latest WhatsApp username privacy update, users can now mask their phone numbers using unique pseudonyms, adding a stealth layer to personal and professional messaging. Continue reading →

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Perplexity Mac AI Assistant: The New System-Level Agent for macOS

The Perplexity Mac AI assistant has officially launched, offering a powerful system-level agent designed to automate complex workflows and file management tasks 24/7. Continue reading →

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Internet History Initiative: Preserving the Legacy of the Early Web

Jim Cowie has launched the Internet History Initiative to rescue the operational exhaust of the early web and preserve critical network performance data for future historians. Continue reading →

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Self-hosted file conversion with Transmute: A Privacy-First Utility

Experience secure self-hosted file conversion with Transmute, a Docker-deployable tool that supports over 2,000 formats locally for ultimate data privacy. Continue reading →

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