{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"The Tuta Blog","description":"Privacy, release notes and other stuff","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com","language":"en-us","item":[{"title":"Best private Discord alternatives in 2026","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/discord-alternatives","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/discord-alternatives","description":"I know, it can be hard to switch social media. Because social media is only fun, if the people you know or want to follow are also on it. Especially for Discord, a platform designed to build communitites worldwide. Discord\u2019s security standards have recently come under scrutiny when a major data breach occurred in 2025. Luckily, there are secure and privacy-oriented Discord alternatives available that have all your loved features as well.\n","pubDate":"Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"From trust to fear: A story on switching to European tech","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/why-developers-choose-tuta-mail","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/why-developers-choose-tuta-mail","description":"Digital Sovereignty has become a popular discussion within the EU in the last year, but for many, making the switch to European tech, like Tuta Mail, has been a long time coming. We spoke to Rui Craveiro, a freelance full-stack software developer from Portugal with over 20 years of experience, to hear his thoughts on data privacy, digital sovereignty, and why he switched to Tuta's encrypted email, calendar, and contacts for work and personal use.\n","pubDate":"Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Tuta joins Euro-Office - one week before launch ","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/tuta-joins-euro-office","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/tuta-joins-euro-office","description":"Just one week before the first stable release of Euro-Office, we at Tuta are happy to announce that we\u2019ve joined the initiative to bring sovereign solutions to Europe. While talks were going on behind the scenes for a while, we are proud to officially announce our partnership now.\n","pubDate":"Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Re:publica \u2013 My first visit to Europe's largest digital society festival","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/republica","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/republica","description":"Between May 18 and May 20, 2026 the re:publica took place again at STATION Berlin under the motto \u201cNever gonna give you up\u201d. Attending re:publica this year was not only for me personally a first-time experience but also for Tuta \u2013 the company behind end-to-end encrypted Tuta Mail, Calendar and Drive. This event was quite impressive: seeing the who is who of digital activists, German politicians, and German tech companies that lead the change for digital sovereignty all meet and discuss in one place made me hopeful for our digital future, and also for our democracy.","pubDate":"Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Discord planned to introduce age verification worldwide \u2013 and it's about to go live.","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/discord-plans-age-verification-globally","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/discord-plans-age-verification-globally","description":"The social platform Discord planned to introduce mandatory age verification worldwide starting in March 2026, but the Internet freaked out so plans were put on hold until June 2026. As it's end of May, the introduction of age checks on Discord might be coming any day now. Once introduced, all new and existing accounts will be set to \u201cyouth-friendly experience\u201d by default \u2013 with limited communication features, filtered content, and blocked access to age-restricted servers. Those who want full access will have to verify their age.","pubDate":"Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Easier inbox rules, Faster Sync, & Search! (+More)","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/easier-inbox-rules-faster-sync-and-search","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/easier-inbox-rules-faster-sync-and-search","description":"Our teams have been working hard to roll out new features and improvements in Tuta Mail, Tuta Calendar, and Tuta Drive. Now, with the click of a button, you can reapply inbox rules, Tuta syncs faster, and search has been improved giving you quicker results too! So let's take a look at what these new features and improvements mean for you, and take a quick look at the progress of Tuta Drive.\n","pubDate":"Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"How to organize emails for a clean inbox (7 steps)","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/email-organization-how-to-organize-emails","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/email-organization-how-to-organize-emails","description":"Today, most mailboxes are cluttered as the  average person receives around 121 emails per day. But it doesn\u2019t have to be this way! Today, the Tuta Team is giving you seven steps to organize emails and shares the best ways to clean up your inbox. Finally, keeping your mailbox neat and organized will be easy.\n","pubDate":"Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Best Private Browsers 2026 | Zero Trackers","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/best-private-browsers","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/best-private-browsers","description":"Your choice of web browsers is the crucial link between yourself and the world wide web. But did you know that websites, advertisers,\nISPs, even government agencies can track your every click? It's time to protect your online identity with a secure and private browser!\nWhile most people use Google's Chrome, Microsoft's Edge, or Apple's Safari, there are much better alternatives for private and anonymous browsing available today, whether on\nyour Android, your iPhone, or your PC. The question is:\nWhich browser has the best privacy, is the most secure and best matches your needs?\n","pubDate":"Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"How to create email templates in Outlook, Gmail and Tuta Mail.","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/how-to-email-template","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/how-to-email-template","description":"In 2026 email communication still remains the dominant communication tool. Thus, manually writing a response to every single email you may receive can become quite a tiring task. Luckily for you, there is a way out of this: Email templates. This guide will explain what an email template is and how you can create one for yourself in Outlook, Gmail and Tuta Mail on web, desktop as well as Android and iPhone.","pubDate":"Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Meta will use AI visual analysis to determine underage users on Instagram & Facebook.","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/meta-ai-analyses-pictures-detect-underage-users","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/meta-ai-analyses-pictures-detect-underage-users","description":"With the global push for age verification and governments clamping down on Tech Giants to block underage users from platforms, Meta is on a mission to ramp up its underage enforcement measures. Now, the Big Tech company announced to use AI visual analysis to detect if children and teens on its platforms have lied about their age or are under the age of 13. Meta\u2019s move to scan users' media with AI is heavily criticized by privacy activists around the world. Let\u2019s find out why!\n","pubDate":"Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"How to disable Gemini on Android, Gmail, Chrome, Photos, & Google apps. Opt out of AI tracking now!","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-gemini-on-android","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/how-to-disable-gemini-on-android","description":"Earlier this year, we warned you to turn off Gemini on Android because Google decided that its AI would have access to its users' apps - even if they had previously turned tracking for Gemini Apps Activity off. So regardless of whether you told Google\u2019s Gemini not to track you in the past, its AI tool might be able to run tasks like send WhatsApp messages, set timers, and even make calls on your Android device. Worryingly, Google's AI invasion does not stop there. Now, Google has turned on settings like smart features, without your consent, and Gemini can scan your Gmail emails, Photos, Drive, and other apps. In this guide, we show you how to turn off Gemini on Android and all your Google apps \u2013 Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and more. Protect your privacy and your data from invasive AI tracking!\n","pubDate":"Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"All The Data Facebook Collects - And How To Stop This","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/what-does-facebook-know-about-me","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/what-does-facebook-know-about-me","description":"Facebook has positioned itself as an internet cornerstone. From humble beginnings, the tech giant has become a major data predator.\nLet's take a look at what kinds of information Facebook is collecting about you both on and off their namesake social media platform.\n","pubDate":"Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Age Verification: What countries require you to perform ID checks & for what websites and platforms?","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/age-verification-kills-anonymity","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/age-verification-kills-anonymity","description":"Age verification as a method to protect children from harmful content has been around since the early 2000s, for instance to prevent children from accessing sites like Pornhub, YouPorn, and Redtube. But now, stricter age verification laws with advanced and privacy-infringing verification methods are being introduced, and could also apply to YouTube, X (Twitter), Reddit, Discord, and more. As Big Tech companies start implementing measures even before the laws are being passed, more than 370 scientists warn against ID checks and facial recognition as these could kill anonymity, enable unprecedented surveillance measures, and limit the freedom of the internet.\n","pubDate":"Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Best secure and private period tracking apps in 2026","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/best-period-apps","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/best-period-apps","description":"Over the last few years free period tracking apps have become quite popular. This led to app stores being overflowed with bright and pink free period tracking apps. These apps promise to help you understand your cycle better. But there is one thing we have learned so far, haven\u2019t we? If something on the internet is free, you\u2019re eventually paying with your data, right? Specifically, with your health data: some of the most sensitive information a person can have. We have taken a look at available period tracking apps, and we will provide you with an overview of the best private and secure European period tracking apps in 2026.\n","pubDate":"Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Digital identity - what it is & how to protect it.","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-digital-identity","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-digital-identity","description":"As everything becomes digitalized, our identity and personal data are too. Many of us are quick to hand out our cellphone numbers, email addresses, and even social security numbers, passport or ID numbers. While submitting personal details into online systems allows us to get things done efficiently, it also leaves room for external threats. This is why protecting your digital identity has become one of the most important ways to stay safe online. There are a few easy practices you can integrate into your online routine to ensure you keep your online data secure in 2026.\n","pubDate":"Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Google Photos Alternative: Stop Gemini AI scanning your pictures.","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/google-photos-alternative","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/google-photos-alternative","description":"As Google continues to roll out more and more AI features into its products, many are starting to question just how private and safe their data is. More importantly, how private their pictures and videos are when stored in Google Photos - the picture sharing application that comes preinstalled on Android devices. Luckily there are alternatives to Google Photos which allow you to safely and privately store all your memories - without worrying what Google is doing in the background!\n","pubDate":"Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Meta wants to track its employees \u2013 to replace them with AI in the future?","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/meta-tracks-employees","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/meta-tracks-employees","description":"Meta, the company behind one of the most popular apps we use \u2013 like Instagram and WhatsApp \u2013  made headlines last week when it announced its next move: The installation of tracking software on its employees\u2019 desktops to train its AI to, eventually, be able to replicate human worktasks. The company\u2019s step comes of no surprise as it has doubled its investment in AI. Its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has even stated in the past that AI will dramatically change the way we work. But what does that implicate for the future of privacy in the workplace?\n","pubDate":"Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Your Voice, Our Drive: Presenting Tuta users from around the world.","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/europe-only-startup-tech-stack","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/europe-only-startup-tech-stack","description":"For many people, email is just a tool. For Robert Heide, this is also true, but with a deeper understanding: As a developer he knows that emails are like postcards \u2013 everyone who gets their hands on them can read them. And that is something he did not want to accept. Robert has been using Tuta for almost a decade now, long before digital privacy became a mainstream topic. Today, he is building a startup of his own, fully relying on European technologies. As digital sovereignty in Europe becomes more and more important, even the German tech site Heise reported on Robert\u2019s startup hank \u2013 and that\u2019s also how we first met our long-time user! We talked to Robert about why he switched from Gmail back then, what he likes about Tuta today, and which features are crucial in his day-to-day life.","pubDate":"Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"Booking.com data breach 2026 - beware of reservation hijacks and targeted attacks.","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/booking-com-hacked-user-data-exposed","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/booking-com-hacked-user-data-exposed","description":"Last week, Booking.com, started notifying its customers that 'unauthorised third parties' may have been able to access certain booking information associated with reservations. The booking platform still hasn't disclosed how many customers have been compromised and in which regions. Simply put, if you have an account with Booking.com, your personal data may have been exposed, leaving you vulnerable to reservation hijack scams. If you use Booking.com here's what you can do and what to be aware of.\n","pubDate":"Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT"},{"title":"France ditches Microsoft for Linux to achieve digital sovereignty \u2013 and it's not the only one!","link":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/countries-ditching-microsoft-choosing-linux-digital-sovereignty","guid":"https:\/\/tuta.com\/blog\/countries-ditching-microsoft-choosing-linux-digital-sovereignty","description":"In April 2026, the French minister for public accounts Daniel Amiel announced France\u2019s plan to move all government computers \u2013 the computers of 2.5 million civil servants \u2013 from Microsoft to Linux. The minister\u2019s announcement is part of a bigger trend called \u2018digital sovereignty\u2019. This post gives you an overview of what this exactly means and which countries have already taken first steps to free themselves from Big Tech to become digitally sovereign.","pubDate":"Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT"}]}}