Why it's time to leave Google Photos
Google Photos is cheap and convenient, but you pay with your privacy. We lay out the risks and show why a European alternative is worth it.
Emma
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3 min
Immich v3.0 Is Here
The first major version bump since v2: a proper photo editor on mobile, automated workflows, far more reliable Android backups, and a new video player. Here's what changed for you.
PixelUnion Team
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7 min
What is metadata, and what does your photo actually tell people?
You took a photo. But the file contains a lot more than just the image. GPS coordinates, the time, your device, sometimes even your face — all baked in automatically. Here is what metadata is and why it matters.
Odin from PixelUnion
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5 min
America's Digital Kill Switch
A U.S. export ban wiped out access to the world's most advanced AI overnight. It's a wake-up call for anyone still relying on American cloud infrastructure.
PixelUnion Team
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3 min
What is GDPR, and does it actually protect you?
GDPR is everywhere — cookie banners, privacy policies, scary-sounding acronyms. But what does it actually mean for you and your data? A plain-language guide to your real rights.
Odin from PixelUnion
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4 min
Why Cloud Costs Are Exploding
AI is driving up the cost of RAM and storage globally. Here's what's happening in the market, and what it means for European cloud providers like PixelUnion.
PixelUnion Team
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3 min
What Anthropic’s Forced Shutdown Means for European Sovereignty
When a U.S. export-control order silenced Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 across Europe overnight, it shattered the myth of the 'safe American cloud', and proved digital sovereignty is now a survival requirement.
PixelUnion Team
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5 min
Clicking Off the World Cup: Are Your Memories Safe?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has kicked off in North America. Billions of photos will be taken. Here's why storing them safely and privately matters more than ever.
PixelUnion Team
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3 min
DigiD and the fight for our digital sovereignty
Why the Dutch government blocked the takeover of DigiD infrastructure by an American company, and what that says about privacy, digital autonomy, and European data sovereignty.
PixelUnion Team
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3 min
On This Day: How Immich Brings Your Memories Back to the Surface
Immich's Memories feature surfaces photos from previous years on the same date. A daily reminder of moments you might otherwise never revisit. Here is how it works and why it matters.
PixelUnion Team
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5 min