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Exposed by Design: The Clock That Flaunts Its Circuitry

01 Apr 2026 news

Roberto Alsina’s Reloj V2 LED matrix clock breaks convention by putting all its wiring and components on display, transforming a functional timepiece into a statement on transparency and technological beauty.

#LED Matrix | #Raspberry Pi | #Open Source

AmneziaWG 2.0: The New VPN Protocol Taking on Advanced Censorship

25 Mar 2026 news

AmneziaWG 2.0, a new open-source VPN protocol, promises to outsmart state-level censors by making VPN traffic indistinguishable from normal internet activity. Can it truly keep users connected where others fail?

#VPN | #Censorship | #Open Source

OSS Under Siege: TeamPCP and Lapsus$ Launch Dev Supply Chain Attacks

25 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

A coordinated supply chain attack by TeamPCP, now partnering with Lapsus$, has breached critical OSS platforms like Trivy, Docker Hub, and PyPI, unleashing malware across the developer ecosystem and raising urgent questions about open source security.

#Open Source | #Cybersecurity | #Supply Chain

NetRise Provenance Exposes Hidden Open Source Contributor Risks in Software Supply Chains

25 Mar 2026 news

NetRise Provenance is redefining software supply chain security by revealing not just what’s in your code, but who’s behind it. By mapping contributor risk and dependency blast radius, the platform gives organizations the tools to proactively manage trust and respond to hidden threats before they spread.

#Open Source | #Software Security | #Risk Management

Billion-Dollar Code: Tech Giants Tackle Open Source Security Crisis

17 Mar 2026 news

With AI rapidly exposing vulnerabilities, leading tech companies have pooled $12.5 million to bolster open source security. This feature investigates how the Linux Foundation and its initiatives plan to protect the software backbone of the digital world.

#Open Source | #Cybersecurity | #AI Vulnerabilities

Microsoft’s AI-Powered Tool Reinvents Compliance Troubleshooting for Purview

17 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s new open-source DLM Diagnostics MCP Server brings AI into the heart of compliance troubleshooting for Purview Data Lifecycle Management—offering secure, automated diagnostics and freeing security teams from manual drudgery.

#AI Compliance | #Open Source | #Data Governance

Betterleaks Unveiled: The Next-Gen Secret Scanner Reimagining Code Security

16 Mar 2026 news

Betterleaks, the new open-source secret scanner from the creator of Gitleaks, promises faster, smarter detection of exposed credentials in code. Backed by security veterans and a robust roadmap, it aims to outpace attackers in the race to secure modern software development.

#Betterleaks | #secret scanning | #open source

DR-DOS Reborn: The Clean-Room Revival of a DOS Legend

15 Mar 2026 news

DR-DOS, the legendary rival to MS-DOS, is back in 2024 with a new owner and a clean-room codebase. Investigate its controversial history, legal battles, and what this unexpected revival means for retro computing.

#DR-DOS | #retro computing | #open source

The Hidden Perils of Home 3D Printing: How Open Source Innovation is Cleaning the Air

15 Mar 2026 news

As home 3D printers quietly emit invisible toxins, a new open source project is taking aim at indoor air safety. Meet the Clura smart enclosure—and the risks you never knew were in your living room.

#3D Printing | #Open Source | #Clura

Inside the Open Source Vanguard: The Projects Redefining Code in 2026

11 Mar 2026 news

A new wave of open source projects is reshaping the tech landscape. Discover the ten initiatives driving innovation in JavaScript, AI, desktop apps, and secure infrastructure, all while championing the collaborative spirit of open source.

#Open Source | #JavaScript | #AI Projects