Thank you, on behalf of #ODF - https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/05/05/thank-you-on-behalf-of-odf/ "We asked Euro-Office – the new coalition forming around a European alternative for productivity – whether ODF (the Open Document Format) would be its native document format." #openstandards
Thank you, on behalf of ODF - TDF Community Blog

Recently, The Document Foundation published an open letter to European citizens. We asked Euro-Office – the new coalition forming around a European alternative for productivity – whether ODF (the Open Document Format) would be its native document format. Unfortunately, we have not yet received a reply, and this confirms – at least in part – the suspicion that Euro-Office will join Microsoft’s allies in a strategy to lock in European citizens, who will see their content snatched away by a company that – in words only – presents itself as a defender of digital sovereignty. With the open letter, we have raised an issue that the general debate is not yet grasping: digital sovereignty is not determined solely by the terms of the licence and the location of the server, but by the format in which documents are created, stored and exchanged. We were able to pose our question publicly, with confidence, because we represent something extremely solid – support for the single open and standard format: ODF – which has been built up over twenty years by many people, whose names rarely appear in press releases. The foundations underpinning the political moment Germany has established by law that ODF

TDF Community Blog

iOS 26.5 adds default end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android, now in beta with supported carriers and a lock icon in chats 🔐
The update follows GSMA changes, improving cross-platform privacy but remaining tied to proprietary apps and carrier support, limiting user control and transparency 📱

🔗 https://www.engadget.com/2164303/ios-26-5-will-add-end-to-end-encryption-for-rcs-messages/

#TechNews #Apple #iPhone #iOS #iOS26 #iOS265 #RCS #Android #Encryption #Privacy #E2EE #Messaging #FOSS #OpenStandards #Security #Data #Transparency #Tech

iOS 26.5 Will Add End-To-End Encryption For RCS Messages Between Apple And Android

Keep those private conversations truly private.

Engadget
Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency launches Sovereign Tech Standards to support open standards #SovereignTechAgency #OpenSource #OpenStandards

Germany's Sovereign Tech Agenc...
Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency launches Sovereign Tech Standards to support open standards

Another EU push for open standards here with Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency recently announcing the Sovereign Tech Standards initiative.

GamingOnLinux
Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency launches Sovereign Tech Standards to support open standards

Another EU push for open standards here with Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency recently announcing the Sovereign Tech Standards initiative.

GamingOnLinux

RE: https://mastodon.scot/@ferryoons/116453915525818519

"The European Union also plays a role in promoting open-source solutions. Initiatives such as the Interoperable Europe Act advocate the use of open standards and software to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.

Switching from familiar Microsoft products to open source is not without challenges…However, the experiences of the French and Italian governments show that such a transition, while complex, is possible."

#Microsoft #OpenSource #EU #OpenStandards

Fastmail now has an MCP endpoint: https://api.fastmail.com/mcp.
MCP is an open standard, not tied to any one vendor. It sits alongside IMAP, CalDAV, and CardDAV as another way to connect to your email, calendar, and contacts. Optional, OAuth-gated, with read-only, write, and send permission levels.

You pick the client. Your data, your choice.

Read more: https://www.fastmail.com/blog/an-mcp-server-for-fastmail/

#NationalEmailDay #MCP #OpenStandards #Fastmail #EmailPrivacy #BetterEmail

🌍 PixHub.social and the Fediverse: A Better Way to Share Ideas

In today’s social media landscape, platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn dominate how we communicate, share ideas, and promote businesses.

But this dominance comes at a cost:
limited transparency, reduced privacy, and algorithm-driven visibility.

PixHub.social offers a different path — built on the principles of the Fediverse.

💡 What Makes PixHub.social Different?

PixHub.social is not just another platform.
It is part of a decentralized network powered by ActivityPub, an open standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium.

That means:

No central authority controlling everything
No dependency on a single company
Full interoperability with other platforms in the Fediverse

👉 You are not locked into one ecosystem — you are part of a network.

🔒 Privacy and Transparency First

Unlike traditional platforms, PixHub.social follows a simple principle:

👉 Your data belongs to you.

There is:

No tracking for advertising
No hidden data profiling
No selling of user behavior

Transparency is not a feature — it’s the foundation.

🧭 No Hidden Algorithms

On platforms like Instagram or Facebook, algorithms decide:

What you see
When you see it
Who sees your content

On PixHub.social:

Your feed is clear and understandable
No manipulation of reach
No pay-to-win visibility

👉 If someone follows you, they actually see your content.

🌐 Built on Open Standards (W3C)

PixHub.social uses ActivityPub — a protocol standardized by the World Wide Web Consortium.

Why does this matter?

Long-term independence
No vendor lock-in
A future-proof ecosystem

This is the same philosophy that made the web itself successful.

🔗 One Network — Endless Possibilities

PixHub.social is part of the Fediverse, meaning:

You can interact with users on other platforms
Your content can reach beyond a single app
Communities grow organically across instances

👉 Imagine Instagram, but connected to a much larger open network.

🇪🇺 A European Approach to Social Media

PixHub.social stands for:

European values
Data protection and privacy
Transparency and fairness
Sustainable digital ecosystems

This makes it especially relevant for:

Creators
Photographers
Businesses
Brands that value trust
🚀 Why Businesses Should Care

For companies, PixHub.social offers a unique opportunity:

Build authentic reach instead of algorithmic reach
Connect with real communities
Strengthen brand trust
Position yourself in an ethical digital environment

👉 No need to constantly “game the algorithm.”

✨ Share Your Ideas — Freely

PixHub.social combines:

Visual inspiration
Community interaction
Open networking

All without the downsides of centralized platforms.

🌱 Final Thought

The future of social media is not just about reach —
it’s about trust, transparency, and control.

PixHub.social is part of that future.

👉 Share Your Ideas.
In the Fediverse. From Europe.

#PixHub #PixHubSocial #Fediverse #ShareYourIdeas #MadeInEurope #PrivacyFirst #DataProtection #DigitalEthics #EthicalTech #NoTracking #Transparency #ActivityPub #W3C #OpenWeb #Decentralization #OpenStandards #Interoperability #CreativeCommunity #VisualInspiration #Photography #ContentCreators #DigitalCreativity #DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaStrategy #FutureOfSocial #BrandBuilding #AuthenticMarketing

Gleich startet unsere Diskussionsrunde
🌍 Adrian Pohl (hbz) – Verantwortung für offene Standards
Warum sollten Bibliotheken aktiv an Standard‑Entwicklung teilnehmen? Welche Anreize gibt es?

#kimws26 #OpenStandards #Bibliothek

BBB Raum https://meet.academiccloud.de/gl/rooms/c8s-s9e-qgp-ejf/join

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Thanks @ozoned for having me
@firesidefedi

It was fun chatting & joking with you. Hopefully the people watching enjoy(ed) it as well.

If you want know more about @publicspaces:

https://publicspaces.net/en

If you don't read Dutch, but are adventurous than check the Dutch version. It has more info:

https://publicspaces.net

PS: If you missed it, the video will be uploaded when it's ready:

https://tubefree.org/c/firesidefedi/videos

#Firesidefedi #OpenStandards #Fediverse #Bigtech #PublicSpaces #OpenSource

@Floppy @amcewen

The "which BIT" and the - as I call it - #LinkedData conundrum, I addressed recently in a #SocialHub topic on the #JSONLD vs plain #JSON nature of #ActivityPub. Inspired to write a long and personal #SocialExperience tale on my travels in wild #fedi lands. See..

https://social.coop/@smallcircles/116368803389082089

The #EU @ngi #grant programs and the hard work of @nlnet to distribute @EUCommission Horizon Europe #funding has done wonders to take #fediverse where it stands today. In my article I list all the many #FOSS projects that received stimulus and support during the years.

However something fundamental has been lacking in the mandate on who is eligible. Coding is Social. The support does not cover the rich tapestry of #expertise that end-to-end #solutions need during their lifecycle. Does not include fostering cohesive #technology ecosystems, healthy #OpenStandards evolution.

Effectively this creates a 'handover point' of software code from poor FOSS to others who earn a living with it.