TIL @EUCommission is trialing #Matrix protocol as a sovereign backup to Microsoft Teams
https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-trials-european-open-source-communications-software/
TIL @EUCommission is trialing #Matrix protocol as a sovereign backup to Microsoft Teams
https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-trials-european-open-source-communications-software/
The only relevant feature for any instant messaging app (or social app, for that matter) is: Are my friends using it? People will gladly overlook minor inconsistencies or missing features as long as they can communicate with their friends. We shouldn’t recommend #Signal as a stepping stone before Jabber/XMPP becomes "good enough," if goodness is defined by the number of people using it.
@ozoned yep #OSM is @openstreetmap! I am new to #PeerTube - can you do live streaming on it with #OBS?
@mvexel@en.osm.town PeerTube does support livestreaming and it can even save directly to the PeerTube channel. However, TubeFree.org doesn't have Livestreaming at this time, because I'd need someone to monitor channels and it's just me. 😊
I'm more than happy to set one up or help you set one up for you. It'd cost VPS fees obviously. IDK what you're looking for.
There's also #Owncast . This is what a lot of the #freeStreamers I know use to stream and then also record the Video and edit it or upload it to Peertube. And we can help you with any of that. 😊
Just let me know. I'm also on #Matrix , #Signal or even #Discord if you need.
Check: securemessagingapps.com rate 🟩=3 🟨=1 🟥=0 Results = 86 #ThreemaApp = most secure #Messenger 78 #SimpleX Chat 76 #Session 76 #Signal 66 #Wire 55 #Element / #Matrix 36 #Apple #iMessage 26 #Telegram 25 #WhatsApp 25 #Facebook Mess.
Might be a good time to download an encrypted, decentralized messaging app. Here’s some options:
Element Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Web element.io
Session Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux getsession.org
Wire Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Web wire.com
Threema Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux threema.ch
Ricochet Windows, macOS, Linux (Desktop only) ricochet.im
Check: securemessagingapps.com rate 🟩=3 🟨=1 🟥=0 Results = 86 #ThreemaApp = most secure #Messenger 78 #SimpleX Chat 76 #Session 76 #Signal 66 #Wire 55 #Element / #Matrix 36 #Apple #iMessage 26 #Telegram 25 #WhatsApp 25 #Facebook Mess.
"Here you'll find reviews and research about services and how they affect your #privacy both in person and online backed by real world findings and data collected from testing"
Some apps analysed include: 
🏆 @simplex ( @threemaapp seems to be an undisputed winner on other lists)
🥈 @briar
🥉 @cwtch
https://privacyspreadsheet.com/messaging-apps
EDIT: this info is controversial (see comments)
#matrix #telegram #xmpp #signal #whatsapp #threema #wire #zoom #CWTCH
If it's not #decentralized, #federated and #FLOSS it's not worthed. Like #Matrix or #XMPP, communications should not depend on a #SPOF in some #BigTech silo.
This week in #FDroid (TWIF) was delayed to make room for more important announcements, but now it's here:
* #Matrix #Element X builds issues got fixed
* #Fennec is fast again
* #AdGuard for Yandex and Samsung browsers got a bump
* #BreezyWeather beta with #MaterialDesign Expressive
* #SpotTube is back
* Introduction to #Arm #MTE
+ 5 new apps
& 85 more updates
Get the buzzwords: https://f-droid.org/2025/09/19/twif.html
This week in #FDroid (TWIF) has snuck upon us:
* Toot exclusive news, not in TWIF: report of #SessionMessenger update crashing, maybe skip it until we clarify!
* #Matrix bumped room version up to 1100
* #EntePhoto & #ImmichApp improvements
* Big #FlorisBoard features
* #Rethink fixed some bugs
* #KOReader adds digital ink
* #LibreTorrent now #MaterialDesign for You
+ 16 new apps
& 130 more updates
Make room for: https://f-droid.org/2025/08/21/twif.html
This week in #FDroid (TWIF) has snuck upon us:
* Toot exclusive news, not in TWIF: report of #SessionMessenger update crashing, maybe skip it until we clarify!
* #Matrix bumped room version up to 1100
* #EntePhoto & #ImmichApp improvements
* Big #FlorisBoard features
* #Rethink fixed some bugs
* #KOReader adds digital ink
* #LibreTorrent now #MaterialDesign for You
+ 16 new apps
& 130 more updates
Make room for: https://f-droid.org/2025/08/21/twif.html
AI in WhatsApp
Lekker, onze betrouwbare vriend Suckerberg gaat z'n AI loslaten op WhatsApp om te analyseren hoe Nederlanders in het algemeen en jij in het bijzonder, nou precies communiceren. Kan-ie straks aan de schrijfstijl zien of een tekst van jou is of niet, een alom aanwezige grafoloog. Super handig, wat zou daar nou mis kunnen gaan? 👍️
AI in WhatsApp
Lekker, onze betrouwbare vriend Suckerberg gaat z'n AI loslaten op WhatsApp om te analyseren hoe Nederlanders in het algemeen en jij in het bijzonder, nou precies communiceren. Kan-ie straks aan de schrijfstijl zien of een tekst van jou is of niet, een alom aanwezige grafoloog. Super handig, wat zou daar nou mis kunnen gaan? 👍️
Hello #Fediverse !
This is < polycule > - a geeky and efficient [matrix] client for power users.
We finally made it to the Fediverse. We focus on a geeky and accessible user interface written in Flutter aiming to target Linux mobile and Android.
If you're curious on past toots, check out @braid's toots on #PolyculeClient !
#Introduction#NewHere#matrix #Flutter #LinuxMobile #postmarketOS #accessibility
Hello #Fediverse !
This is < polycule > - a geeky and efficient [matrix] client for power users.
We finally made it to the Fediverse. We focus on a geeky and accessible user interface written in Flutter aiming to target Linux mobile and Android.
If you're curious on past toots, check out @braid's toots on #PolyculeClient !
#Introduction#NewHere#matrix #Flutter #LinuxMobile #postmarketOS #accessibility
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