This Raspberry Pi-Based Open Source AI Assistant Wants To Save Your Data From Big Tech
Ubo Pod is an open source AI assistant you can tweak, customize, and run privately.
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India's First UbuCon Set to Unite Ubuntu Community in Bengaluru This November
India gets its first UbuCon!
Framework is Accused of Supporting the Far-right, Apparently for Sponsoring the Hyprland Project
The announcement has generated quite some buzz but for all the wrong reasons.
5 Signs Your Proprietary Workflow Is Stifling Your Creativity (And What You Can Do About It)
If these signs feel familiar, your creativity may be stifled by proprietary constraints.
Good News! Germany's Schleswig-Holstein Completes Massive Migration to Open Source Email Systems
German state achieves digital sovereignty by ditching Microsoft for open source solutions.
A Bug Broke Flatpaks on Ubuntu 25.10 [Patch Released]
Critical Bug Prevents Flatpak Apps from Installing on Ubuntu 25.10
Ubuntu 25.10 is Out: Here Are the Biggest Changes You'll Notice
X.org removed, new default apps, Linux 6.17, and GNOME 49.
Mission:Libre: A New Community Building Free Software's Teen Movement
Teen-focused initiative seeks input on free software's future direction.
Xogot Brings Full Godot Game Development to iPhone
Game development with open source game engine Godot is now possible on iPhone with Xogot.
Microsoft Kills Windows 11 Local Account Setup Just as Windows 10 Reaches End of Life
Local account workarounds removed just before Windows 10 goes dark.
At 40 Years, Free Software Foundation Now Wants to 'Free Your Phone'
The FSF looks to bring computing freedom to mobile with LibrePhone and they also have a new president.
Amazon Ditches Android — Launches 'Linux-Based' Vega OS for Fire TV
Amazon's new OS has some Linux bits inside. The move aims to stop relying on Google's Android for Amazon devices.
Wikidata Launches Free Vector Database as Open Alternative to Closed AI Systems
Wikidata has launched something big.
openSUSE Leap 16 Released with 24 Months of Free Support and Major Modernization
A new openSUSE Leap release with major changes.
Linus Torvalds Criticizes Rust Format Checking and Pull Request Formatting in DRM Merge
Linus Torvalds had some interesting things to say.
Beyond Free: The Value Proposition of Open Source for Creatives
FOSS is free as in cost, but not free as in effort. The loss of convenience is real, especially at the start. But for creatives who are willing to invest, the long-term rewards—flexibility, control, and a workflow built to last—are more than worth the price.
IBM Unveils Granite 4.0 Hybrid Model That Competes with Rivals Twice Its Size
These models sure pack a punch.
The Man Who Started Open Source Initiative Advocates for Abolishing Codes of Conduct
Between Anarchy and Bureaucracy: The Code of Conduct Debate Ignited by Eric Raymond.
Austria's Armed Forces Gets Rid of Microsoft Office (Mostly) for LibreOffice
The Austrian military prioritizes independence over convenience.
Fedora's Balancing Act: New Guidelines on Vibe Coding Contributions
The Fedora Project is looking for feedback on this.
From Disillusionment to Freedom: Why Creatives Need FOSS Now More Than Ever
More than ever, creative professionals need to exert control over their digital footprint. Big tech will not give us control—we have to take it. Free and Open Source (FOSS) software gives us a path forward. The path isn't easy, but I argue nothing worthwhile is.
AI Comes to Open Source eBook Reader Calibre
Calibre levels up with an AI feature and other changes.
Linux Kernel 6.17 Release is All About Performance, Reliability, and Hardware Support
Linux 6.17 covers a lot of ground, under the hoods.
Meet WebScreen: A Hackable Secondary Display for Gamers and Creators
A customizable, open source monitor for delivering notifications, stats, and reminders.
