Google Renews Platinum Membership with the Linux Foundation, Continuing its Ongoing Support for the Open Source Community

Open source leader April Kyle Nassi joins the Linux Foundation Board of Directors NAPA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation Member Summit -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit ...
Engadget

Google open-sources the Pebble smartwatch’s software, and its creator is making a new model

Pebble is back, baby. On Monday, Google (which owns Pebble’s IP via its Fitbit purchase) open-sourced the OG modern smartwatch’s software. Although that paves the road for anyone to make new ...
SDxCentral

Facebook, Google, and Uber Join Open Source Compliance Project OpenChain

The Linux Foundation project OpenChain is developing an overarching standard for creating a quality compliance program that companies can apply across the supply chain. As open source implementation ...

Sick of Microsoft and Google? This new European office suite is a private, open-source alternative

Sick of Microsoft and Google? This new European office suite is a private, open-source alternative ...
SD Times

Google launches OSS Rebuild tool to improve trust in open source packages

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...
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6 open-source programs I use instead of the paid alternatives

It's not uncommon nowadays for useful apps and services to require a subscription or a one-time purchase. But there are plenty of free open-source programs. This free availability is one of the ...
Gizmodo

Pebble Founder Is Bringing the Smartwatch Back as Google Open-Sources Its Software

There’s some good news to share for Pebble fans: The no-frills smartwatch is making a comeback. The Verge spoke to Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky today, who says he was able to convince Google to open ...
Wareable

Pebble is back: New smartwatch inbound as Google open-sources software

Pebble smartwatches are making an unlikely comeback, after Google announced that the acquired brand’s software will be available to the open-source community. Pebble devices have survived on drips ...
TechSpot

Google open-sources Pebble smartwatch software framework

The big picture: Though Pebble has long ceased to exist as a functioning commercial entity, the brand continues to enjoy a loyal following and a vibrant online community. Enthusiasts have spent years ...
TechCrunch

For open source programs, AI coding tools are a mixed blessing

A world that runs on increasingly powerful AI coding tools is one where software creation is cheap — or so the thinking goes — leaving little room for traditional software companies. As one analyst ...
The Motley Fool

What Is Open-Source Software?

Open-source software allows users and developers to modify its code. This software model leads to rapid innovations and improvements. Investors benefit from transparency and collaboration in ...