EU Sovereign Tech Fund Gains Traction

OpenForum Europe recently released a report regarding a sovereign tech fund with backing from several significant entities.

5 bloatware apps you should delete from your Samsung phone ASAP

Samsung devices come loaded with preinstalled apps – and some of them can be real drains on storage and memory. These five are the biggest culprits.

I did not expect this Marshall speaker to rival pricier Bose and Sonos models like this

Marshall’s latest Middleton II speaker may look unassuming, but it surpasses its rivals across the board.

This Wacom drawing tablet is loaded with perks digital artists will love, and it’s $100 off

The Wacom One 13 Touch brings a pen-to-paper experience to the screen thanks to a stylus that never needs to be charged. Plus, you can save $100 when you buy it on Amazon.

Sick of AI in your search results? Try these 7 Google alternatives with old-school, AI-free charm

These search engines that do not put AI front and center – or, better yet, don’t use it at all.

ChatGPT’s new study mode aims to teach students, not do the work for them – and it’s free

This AI tool acts as a tutor for students instead of an answer machine, just in time for back-to-school.

Warning: Protect your phone from choicejacking before it’s too late – here’s how

Choicejacking is the new juicejacking. Here’s how it works, according to NordVPN.

Artificial Intelligence and the Linux Community

I have wanted to write this blog post for quite some time, but been unsure about the exact angle of it. I think I found that angle now where I will root the post in a very tangible concrete example. … Continue reading →

The M4 MacBook Air is selling for its lowest price of all time on Amazon – and I’m seriously tempted

Apple has dropped the price on its latest ultraportable MacBook to a record low at $200 off on Amazon.

Amazon will sell you the M3 iPad Air for $100 off right now – how the deal works

For a limited time, you can buy the iPad Air M3 for as low as $499. This Apple tablet has the potential to replace your MacBook outright.

I let a modular yard care robot mow my lawn – here’s my verdict after a month

The Yarbo robot mower shows a ton of promise, though it comes with its share of drawbacks.

Veil of Vigilance: Tails 6.0’s New Frontiers in Surveillance Resistance

by George Whittaker

Opening the Curtain on Tails 6.0

On February 27, 2024, the Tails Project unveiled version 6.0, a milestone release built atop Debian 12 “Bookworm” and GNOME 43 . T…

Changing these 7 settings on my Samsung phone improved its battery life by hours

Your Samsung phone likely holds a decent charge, but with a few smart setting tweaks, you can extend its battery life even further.

This handy Linux tool snitches on sneaky apps – here’s why and how it’s helpful

OpenSnitch makes it easy to track outgoing internet requests from installed apps, so you can take action if necessary.

5 reasons why Firefox is still my favorite browser – and deserves more respect

Plenty of people have given up on Firefox, but not me. Here’s why.

I replaced my Samsung OLED TV with this Sony Mini LED model for a week – and didn’t regret it

Big-screen brilliance and next-level gaming make the Sony Bravia 5 a stunning Mini LED option for your home theater.

Is AI overhyped or underhyped? 6 tips to separate fact from fiction

Two leading authorities on the AI wave disagree on its potential impact.

Cash App just made it a lot easier to pool your money with friends. Here’s how it works

The Pools feature lets organizers keep tabs on who has paid and who hasn’t.

Want AI agents to work together? The Linux Foundation has a plan

Cisco has donated its AGNTCY, a foundation for an interoperable ‘Internet of Agents’ to enable disparate AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly. Here’s how.

This new Photoshop feature can boost image resolution in just one click, thanks to AI

Photoshop just got two new AI features powered by Adobe Firefly. Here’s how they work and why you’ll want to try them.