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cross-posted from: https://europe.pub/post/47526

Absolutely not something to be given for granted.

Shoutout to u/UnusualInstance6 on Reddit

cross-posted from: https://europe.pub/post/46847

Shoutout to u/ScientiaEtVeritas on Reddit

With the growing movement to boycott US goods, more people are choosing European alternatives. Let’s take a look at the best European products you can use.

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I’ve been noticing an unsettling trend in the 3D printing world: more and more printer manufacturers are locking down their devices with proprietary firmware, cloud-based software, and other anti-consumer restrictions. Despite this, they still receive glowing reviews, even from tech-savvy communities.

Back in the day, 3D printing was all about open-source hardware, modding, and user control. Now, it feels like we’re heading towards the same path as smartphones and other consumer tech—walled gardens, forced online accounts, and limited third-party compatibility. Some companies even prevent users from using alternative slicers or modifying firmware without jumping through hoops.

My question is: Has 3D printing gone too mainstream? Are newer users simply unaware (or uninterested) in the dangers of locked-down ecosystems? Have we lost the awareness of FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) and user freedom that once defined this space?

I’d love to hear thoughts from the community. Do you think this is just a phase, or are we stuck on this trajectory? What can we do to push back against enshitification before it’s too late?

(Transparency Note: I wrote this text myself, but since English is not my first language, I used LLM to refine some formulations. The core content and ideas are entirely my own.)

With the growing movement to boycott US goods, more people are choosing European alternatives. Let’s take a look at the best European products you can use.

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cross-posted from: https://europe.pub/post/47526

Absolutely not something to be given for granted.

Shoutout to u/UnusualInstance6 on Reddit

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/34834261

Austrian authorities say they uncovered a Russian-steered campaign aimed at spreading disinformation about Ukraine following the detention in December of a Bulgarian woman accused of spying for Russia.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20250325055346/https://apnews.com/article/austria-russia-ukraine-disinformation-spying-2fd4e91a306ab672a0224ba3d177cb51

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