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immich-archiver: mirroring your photo library to your own disk
Tooling

immich-archiver: mirroring your photo library to your own disk

We built a small open-source tool that copies your PixelUnion library to a folder on your own hard drive, with the full metadata preserved alongside every file. Here is how it works and what it does not do yet.

Marc
Jul 26, 2026
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€890 million fine for Google, Google's invisible wall!
Big Tech

€890 million fine for Google, Google's invisible wall!

Google has again been fined hundreds of millions by the European Commission for breaching the Digital Markets Act. What does 'self-preferencing' mean for creators and their images?

Jul 23, 2026
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The AI inside your photo library, and why we moved it onto our own GPUs
Privacy

The AI inside your photo library, and why we moved it onto our own GPUs

Immich runs three machine learning jobs to make your photos searchable: smart search, face recognition, and OCR. Here is what each one does, the models behind them, and why we now run them on our own graphics cards instead of on CPUs.

Marc
Jul 22, 2026
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Why it's time to leave Google Photos
Privacy

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
Jul 16, 2026
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Immich v3.0 Is Here
Update

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
Jul 9, 2026
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What is metadata, and what does your photo actually tell people?
Privacy

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
Jul 7, 2026
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America's Digital Kill Switch
Privacy

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
Jun 27, 2026
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What is GDPR, and does it actually protect you?
Privacy

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
Jun 24, 2026
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Why Cloud Costs Are Exploding
News

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
Jun 16, 2026
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What Anthropic’s Forced Shutdown Means for European Sovereignty
News

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
Jun 13, 2026
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Clicking Off the World Cup: Are Your Memories Safe?
Privacy

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
Jun 11, 2026
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DigiD and the fight for our digital sovereignty
Privacy

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
May 29, 2026
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