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.
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Privacy
Reclaiming your data from the platforms: browser switches, private ecosystems, and the wearables to skip.
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.
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AI
Omi AI is Not Your Friend
AI wearables promise perfection, but come with ethical and privacy concerns.
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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.
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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.
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Technology
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.
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Apple
Rethinking Apple: A Call for Openness and Sustainability
“Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John viii. 32.
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AI
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.
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Technology
AI Comes to Brave, the Privacy-Respecting Browser
Brave has launched “Summarizer,” a new AI-powered search tool.
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Technology
Your Smart-Home is Not Secure
The future of technology is about respect, diligence, and community.
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Fediverse
Safety on Mastodon vs. Twitter ("X")
Mastodon is safer than Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok in so many ways.
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Technology
Authenticate Yourself!
No, it’s not hippy lifestyle advice. It’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and new Mastodon users should be using it.
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