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The Fair Tech Summit: Mobifree & /e/OS are bringing together tech voices that stand for change. 🎤 Key notes from tech leaders & hackers who care about our planet, our people and our privacy – in Luxembourg, the heart of Europe. 👉 Register for free: fairtechsummit.org

Fair Tech Summit on Oct 6 in Luxembourg

If you love tech - but at the same time you’re aware that, because... ❌ Smart devices generate lots of e-waste ❌ Most tech companies collect your data like Pokémon cards ❌ These companies can wipe out your digital world with the push of a button Then stay tuned...

💾 Back to the '90s Govs control the digital world we’re part of. If they can restrict a respected figure who represents the law - couldn't this happen to us, too? 👉 www.youtube.com/shorts/6ovhC... Where are you on your digital autonomy journey? Already an expert 🦾 or just getting started 💡? 👇

ICC Judge sanctioned for Netanyahu arrest warrant still defiant | DW News

An ICC Judge sanctioned by the US over an arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says tells DW he remains committed to his work in international…

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To customize the Fairphone (Gen.6) switch with /e/OS, go to Settings > System > Buttons and select the switch action. Which mode will you choose for your device? Share your experience in the comments 👇

Smartphone screenshot showing different buttons like the Physical Switch and its Switch action

💚 Enjoy every moment! The Fairphone Moments button offers you a minimalist smartphone experience. 💡 With /e/OS, the switch turns off mic & cam by default. BUT You can make it a shortcut for... 🔸Fairphone Moments 🔸Do Not Disturb 🔸Flight Mode 🔸Torch Light 🔸Dark & Light Mode or 🔸Battery Saver

Smartphone screen showing the different switch actions for the Fairphone Moments Button

Google is making installing an app from the internet harder on Android. Official reason: "security." Real reason? Lock-in. 🔒 This is all about who controls your device. 💡 So-called “sideloading” on Murena smartphones and any other devices running /e/OS remains possible. 👉

Keep Android Open

Your phone is about to stop being yours. In September 2026, Google will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with them.

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EU autonomy = buying European? Not only! The Brussels Times' Podcast: What really matters is the ability to switch between services without lock-in. Open-source makes that possible. Meanwhile, EU still lets US giants handle sensitive gov data. 👉 www.brusselstimes.com/eu-scream-po...

Ep.129: Sovereignty and Software

In this episode, we speak to Dries Buytaert, the founder of the Drupal publishing system, about why open source is vital for Europe's sovereignty goals.

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💡 Unwritten law: Printer cartridges always run out right when you need to print and sign something. Solution: skip the printer entirely with Murena Sign: e-signatures built into Murena Workspace, fully compliant & European-hosted. 🖊️

Tablet showing Murena Sign with signatures of 2 persons in Murena Workspace

EU confirms €4.1bn Google antitrust penalty Google forced makers to pre-install Search/Chrome for Play Store+blocked forked Android versions. Fewer choices=less freedom. At Murena: no vendor lock-in, your data stays yours. 👉 www.bbc.com/news/article... What stops YOU from switching from Google?

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals

A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."

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