It is now easier than ever for you to get your hands on a Librem 16!

There is a very limited supply of professionally refurbished Librem 16 laptops available on the Purism store at a steeply discounted price. Refurbished models are prepared for rapid fulfillment and don’t usually stick around, so we recommend placing your order soon.

Order yours today!

DHS Inspector General Study

A new DHS Inspector General study exposes a troubling breakdown in mobile security: prohibited apps on intelligence phones; known yet unpatched vulnerabilities; security settings failing to meet agency requirements; unauthorized international device use; documented asset management accounting for barely a fraction of the phones actively in use. A compromised smartphone can potentially expose sensitive data, activate cameras and microphones, track location, and provide a pathway into larger systems.

Read the full article for a look at the weaknesses built into today’s smartphone ecosystem and why verifiable, user-controlled technology may be the future of mobile security.

Smartphone Study

It is no surprise that most devices are built around addictive user engagement through limitless notifications and socially-engineered algorithmic feeds in order to maximize sales and advertising. With open-source software, no default behavioral profiling, and physical hardware controls for cameras, microphones, and connectivity, privacy-first devices could help families and schools set clearer, more effective boundaries. Discover why better technology, not just stricter rules, could help protect children’s attention, privacy, and independence.

Read the full article here!

Google’s Lock Down Policy

For years, Android positioned itself as the flexible alternative to Apple’s tightly controlled ecosystem. However, Google’s proposed developer registration and identity verification requirements could fundamentally change what "open" means, especially for apps distributed outside the Play Store. Centralized approval systems may give Google the power to decide which developers can publish software and which apps users are allowed to install. This isn’t genuine security or freedom; it’s permission-based computing.

Read the full piece to explore what’s at stake for sideloading, software freedom, and the future of any Android devices you supposedly own.

Be a part of the movement

Share your thoughts, questions, and experiences with us. We greatly value feedback from our community! Send an email to feedback@puri.sm, get involved on our forum, or click here to discover other ways of getting informed and involved.

We genuinely appreciate you standing together with us in building a safer digital future.

The Purism Team

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Purism SPC is a Social Purpose Corporation committed to respecting your privacy, protecting the environment, and creating a sustainable future. Our products are designed with privacy and security in mind, ensuring that your data stays yours.

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