retro tech
The Commodore Callback 8020 Sounds Great — Until You Actually Need a Phone
The Commodore Callback 8020 is a $399 retro flip phone running Sailfish OS with system-level social media and browser blocking.
Film
The Sovereign Cinephile: Moving Beyond Social Film Platforms
From punk video stores to "sovereign data," this article explores why we must reclaim our cinematic identities from the digital silos of social media.
AI
Omi AI is Not Your Friend
AI wearables promise perfection, but come with ethical and privacy concerns.
technology
Why I'm Almost Ready to Replace Google
Proton now provides a private AI tool, a cloud Drive, online documents (a la Google Docs), a calendar, a VPN, and a password manager.
Privacy
Dangerous Oversight - How the House's KOSA Bill Threatens Free Speech and Privacy
The House's version of the Kids Online Safety Act remains a dangerous mess, threatening free speech and privacy under the guise of protecting minors.
Is Apple a Safe Haven or a Money-Grubbing Trojan Horse?
A fake app finds a home in the place Apple argues is safest of all.
Apple
Rethinking Apple: A Call for Openness and Sustainability
“Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John viii. 32.
We’re All Cold War Spies in the AI Era
Cultivate an attitude of distrust and settle in for the cyberpunk future literally none of us wanted.
AI Comes to Brave, the Privacy-Respecting Browser
Brave has launched “Summarizer,” a new AI-powered search tool.
Your Smart-Home is Not Secure
The future of technology is about respect, diligence, and community.
Fediverse
Safety on Mastodon vs. Twitter ("X")
Mastodon is safer than Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok in so many ways.
technology
Authenticate Yourself!
No, it’s not hippy lifestyle advice. It’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and new Mastodon users should be using it.