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We have released alpha images for PureOS Crimson for all Librem devices and have closed the first milestone! Thank you to all of our supporters and PureOS subscribers who have made this possible. The post PureOS Crimson: August 2025 – Alpha Released appeared first on Purism .

With our sights set on the beta release milestone, one key component still remains: a way to upgrade from Byzantium to Crimson. If you're a Linux expert, you might already know how Debian handles release upgrades. Some eager individuals have already upgraded from Byzantium to the Crimson alpha this way. However, we need an easy, graphical upgrade procedure, so everyone with a Librem 5 can get the…

In her book Cyberselfish: A Critical Romp Through the Terribly Libertarian Culture of Silicon Valley, published in 2000, Borsook who is based in Palo Alto, California and has previously written for Wired and a host of other industry publications, took aim at what she saw as disturbing trends among the tech industry. The post A Quarter Century After Cyberselfish, Big Tech Proves Borsook Right appe…

NBC News reports that Trump Mobile customers have been waiting months for a promised ‘Made in the USA’ smartphone, originally announced for August delivery. The T1 phone was marketed as domestically produced, but delays and vague updates have raised skepticism. References to ‘Made in the USA’ have been removed from the company’s site, and leaked images suggest the device resembles existing Chines…

The recently uncovered Landfall spyware campaign is more than another example of commercial-grade surveillance malware, it’s a clear demonstration of why transparency, verifiability, and user sovereignty are no longer optional in modern computing. The post Landfall: A Case Study in Commercial Spyware appeared first on Purism .

In September, we prioritized fixes for the out-of-box experience on PureOS Crimson. For the rest of the beta milestone, we are prioritizing work that benefits the most from user feedback. That includes functionality that must account for device-to-device variations and that is strongly influenced by users' individual preferences. The post PureOS Crimson Development Report: October 2025 appeared f…

A sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed “EvilAI” by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, is leveraging AI-enhanced software to infiltrate organizations across the globe. By posing as legitimate productivity tools, this malware evades traditional security measures and exploits user trust. The post EvilAI Malware Exploits AI Targets Organizations Worldwide appeared first on Purism .

Sound Recorder provides a simple and modern interface that provides a straight-forward way to record and play audio. It allows you to do basic editing, and create voice memos. The post Sound Recorder App Now Available appeared first on Purism .

Purism’s answer is clear: decentralize, localize, and empower users to own their digital lives, just as the internet is intended. The post AWS Outage, Purism’s Answer is clear: Decentralize, Localize, and Empower Users to Own Their Digital Lives appeared first on Purism .

Drawing is a basic image editor that can resize, crop, or rotate an image. You can apply simple filters, insert or censor text, and manipulate a selected portion of the picture (cut/copy/paste/drag/…) The post Drawing App Now Available appeared first on Purism .

Welcome back! In our August update, we mentioned that PureOS Crimson alpha images are released. With the alpha milestone closed, we now push on toward beta. Now that Crimson alpha images are installable, we're focusing on the out-of-box experience - what happens when you turn on your device for the first time with PureOS Crimson. Most of the fixes this month improve the out-of-box experience. The…

If you’re tired of being tricked into “Consent on Everything,” it’s time to step outside the adversary’s system. Explore what Purism has to offer and deicide if this is a move you should take. Equipping yourself with the Purism Ecosystem can protect you. This is a place where your consent is real, your defaults are yours, and your digital life is finally under your control. The post Consent On Ev…

The recent 60 Minutes segment on Chinese hacks to America’s critical infrastructure was not new news. IT was a very powerful remainder that highlighted some of the root causes of our national cyber weaknesses. The post 60 Minutes Uncovers Hacks on America’s Infrastructure appeared first on Purism .

From Code to Control: How Big Tech Claims Ownership of the User September 2025 has been a brutal reminder of a truth we at Purism have been voicing for years: code is power. And when that code is closed, opaque, or controlled by Big Tech vendors who prioritize convenience or monetization over user rights, the end-user becomes the product, not the principal. The post Code is Power! appeared first …

A newly revealed WIRED investigation shows that the United States Government is creating a vast social media surveillance network, one that will operate around the clock and rely heavily on private contractors. Officials insist the system targets foreign nationals—but its scope and design make it inevitable that millions of Americans’ online activity will also be swept up. This is unconstitutiona…