Additional Press Information – Purism https://puri.sm/ High-quality computers that protect your freedom and privacy Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:29:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.28 https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-purism-logo-rectangle-1-32x32.png Additional Press Information – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 Introducing the Librem PQC Comms Server https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-pqc-comms-server/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:44:55 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83993 SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its Librem PQC Comms Server, encrypting data-in-transit (DIT) with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) according to the NIST FIPS 203 standard. When bundled as a complete ecosystem with the Liberty Phone or other Purism Products will also address data-at-rest (DAR) encrypted with PQC.

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]]> Introducing the Librem PQC Encryptor https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-pqc-encryptor/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:12:45 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83982 SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its Librem PQC Encryptor, encrypting data-in-transit with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) according to the NIST FIPS 203 standard.

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]]> Abside and Purism Partner to Deliver Secure Mobile Solution for U.S. Government and NATO Countries https://puri.sm/posts/abside-and-purism-partner-to-deliver-secure-mobile-solution-for-u-s-government-and-nato-countries/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:09:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81964 Acton, MA, USA – July 19th, 2024 – Abside, a leading provider of US made secure networking solutions, and Purism, a secure computing and US phone manufacturer, today announced a collaboration to deliver a secure mobile solution for the U.S. government and NATO countries. This collaboration brings together Abside’s N79 5G private network solution, designed […]

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]]> Purism Crosses $100,000.00 in fewer than 48 Hours https://puri.sm/posts/purism-crosses-100000-00-in-fewer-than-48-hours/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:32:56 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81402 In fewer than 48 Hours after launching our first public offering on StartEngine, we have crossed the $100,000.00 mark. At Purism, we’re not just building technology; we’re cultivating a movement. Our top-tier computers, phones, and services are designed so you are in control of your digital life. Invest Now REASONS TO INVEST AN ALTERNATIVE TO […]

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]]> Purism Announces First Public Offering on StartEngine https://puri.sm/posts/purism-announces-first-public-offering-on-startengine/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:33 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81325 SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its first public offering of shares on StartEngine, with a minimum investment of $500.00. Invest Now Thanks to Regulation CF, Purism is able to offer to the public the first opportunity to own a piece of Purism via the StartEngine platform. Join Purism’s journey in redefining […]

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]]> Protect Infrastructure with Librem L1UM v2 (Press Release) https://puri.sm/posts/protect-infrastructure-with-librem-l1um-v2-press-release/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:58:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79187 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Purism has added a new model to the Librem L1UM product line with new hardware designed to protect infrastructure, including critical infrastructure. There are numerous threats posed by nation-state hackers, criminal organizations, and bad actors who are constantly exploiting vulnerabilities within networks that operate critical infrastructure posing numerous security, privacy, and safety […]

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]]> How Purism is Advancing Made in USA Electronics https://puri.sm/posts/how-purism-is-advancing-made-in-usa-electronics/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:56:46 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76439 If you are curious to know how and why it matters where your phone is manufactured, CNBC’s new short documentary is for you. “Purism is one American company that has been able to do what many are calling the impossible” it says. CNBC wanted to find out why tech giants aren’t making smartphones in America. Take […]

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]]> Purism’s Librem 5 USA, Privacy-first Smartphones Ship Within 10 Business Days https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-usa-privacy-first-smartphones-ship-within-10-business-days/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:23:49 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75626 Purism’s Made in USA phone, Librem 5 USA uses a tighter supply chain. It is powered by PureOS, and designed for longevity. Standard orders ship within 10 days.   SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is now shipping its latest privacy-first smartphone, Librem 5 USA within 10 days for standard orders. The phone is built for those seeking digital […]

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]]> Crossing the Chasm Toward the Tipping Point https://puri.sm/posts/crossing-the-chasm-toward-the-tipping-point/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:07 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=73522 Innovating Innovating is a roller coaster ride, there are plenty of ups and downs, exciting times and stressful times, times where others doubt but you believe. Perseverance is the most important trait of early stage entrepreneurship. We are past the early stage now, executing across hardware, software, and services; we are crossing the chasm into […]

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]]> More than A Phone: How Purism Advocates Digital Security https://puri.sm/posts/purism-digital-security/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:43:53 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=73165 Founded in 2014 by Todd Weaver, Purism started with the drive to have a secure future by honoring and protecting digital rights and privacy. Today, Purism is a powerful example of a founder-led Social Purpose Corporation that continues to keep digital rights and privacy at the core of its design. Its portfolio of technology products offer a market-based solution […]

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]]> Our experiences hosting the FOSS on Mobile Devices Devroom at FOSDEM 2022 https://puri.sm/posts/our-experiences-hosting-the-foss-on-mobile-devices-devroom-at-fosdem-2022/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:46:35 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=74032 FOSDEM is an annual conference promoting the use of free and open source software. It usually takes place Brussels in early February but due to the ongoing pandemic it took place online this year. Guido, Federico and Evangelos hosted a variety of presentations around free software in mobile devices in a dedicated devroom (a devroom is […]

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]]> To Byzantium and Beyond https://puri.sm/posts/to-byzantium-and-beyond/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:59:57 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=73762 PureOS has had some major changes in 2021 PureOS 10, codename: Byzantium, is the new stable release of PureOS. PureOS 10 is likely not a newcomer to everyone, it’s been around for a while as a rolling release or a “testing” release. It has been shipping on Purism’s new hardware. We’ve moved our kernel forward. […]

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]]> 2021 Year in Review: Design https://puri.sm/posts/2021-year-in-review-design/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:00:31 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=73566 This year, just like the previous years, the Purism design team has been focusing on improving the overall Librem products experience. We took this opportunity to contribute to some amazing upstream projects like Libadwaita for the world to benefit from those modern and respectful technologies. Our goal is to make each Librem product simple and […]

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]]> Year End Update for 2021, Looking Forward to 2022 https://puri.sm/posts/year-end-update-for-2021-looking-forward-to-2022/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:13:44 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=73455 2021 was a year of transformation and growth for Purism, amidst real challenges. Thank you for all your support and contribution! This has been a particularly daunting year for the supply chain. Really, the global pandemic has made supply chains less reliable, and lead times and shipping times for various parts incredibly unpredictable. In midst […]

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]]> How Purism is Pioneering a Bright Future https://puri.sm/posts/how-purism-is-pioneering-a-bright-future/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:01:14 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=73178 There are a few things that make me proud of being part of the Purism team. One of them is the philosophy behind a company that makes respectful hardware and software, that is fully owned by the people using it. Another truly beautiful aspect of Purism (which I discovered over the years)  is how Purism […]

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]]> Made in USA Librem Key https://puri.sm/posts/made-in-usa-librem-key/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:31:29 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=63240 Purism is happy to announce the new, made in USA Librem Key What does “Made in USA” mean? We would never use the words “Made in USA” lightly. We had to meet very strict requirements before being allowed to use that label. It’s well-known that other firms have been fined for mislabeling their Made in […]

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]]> The New Generation of Tech and Stronger Privacy Laws https://puri.sm/posts/the-new-generation-of-tech-and-stronger-privacy-laws/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:23:14 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=64296 Read all about how Todd Weaver and Brendan Eich reject Big Tech’s efforts to weaken California’s privacy law. In a nutshell, what you can read in The Mercury News is how every Big Tech company seems to care about privacy now—while quietly attempting to dismantle the California Consumer Privacy Act before it even goes into […]

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]]> Apple is right about privacy, but wrong about freedom https://puri.sm/posts/apple-is-right-about-privacy-but-wrong-about-freedom/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:45:32 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=61214 This has been a good week for keynotes about privacy and human rights, and a bad week for companies who make the bulk of their revenue by collecting and exploiting user data. First, on Monday, October 22nd, Purism’s CEO Todd Weaver spoke at All Things Open on “The Future of Computing and Why You Should […]

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]]> Introducing the Librem Key https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-key/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:03:39 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=58801 A few months ago we announced that we were partnering with Nitrokey to produce a new security token: the Librem Key and I’m pleased to announce that today the Librem Key is available for purchase on our site for $59. What is a USB Security Token? In case you haven’t heard of USB security tokens […]

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]]> Why Freedom is Essential to Security and Privacy https://puri.sm/posts/why-freedom-is-essential-to-security-and-privacy/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 16:42:54 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=55164 This post is based off of “Freedom, Security and Privacy” a keynote I gave at OpenWest 2018. You can see the full video of the talk here. Freedom, security and privacy are interrelated. The relationship between these three concepts is more obvious in some cases than others, though. For instance, most people would recognize that […]

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]]> What is PureOS and how is it built? https://puri.sm/posts/what-is-pureos-and-how-is-it-built/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:00:59 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=50392 PureOS is a general purpose operating system that is based on the Linux kernel and is focused on being an entirely Free (as in freedom) OS. It is officially endorsed by the Free Software Foundation. We adhere to the Debian Social Contract and the GNU FSDG. PureOS aims to match and surpass mainstream operating systems […]

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]]> Last Call for Librem 5 Dev Kit: order yours before June 1st 2018 https://puri.sm/posts/june-1st-last-call-for-librem5-devkit/ Mon, 21 May 2018 15:00:36 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=52631 Purism has finalized the specifications for the Librem 5 development kit and will be placing all the component parts order and fabrication run the first week of June 2018. If you want to have early access to the hardware that will serve as the platform for the Librem 5 phone, you must place your dev […]

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]]> Librem adds tamper-evident features, now most secure laptop under full customer control https://puri.sm/posts/librem-now-most-secure-laptop-under-full-user-with-tamper-evident-features/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:00:29 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=48708 Protecting customer privacy, security and freedom is so fundamental to Purism’s mission that we codified it in our Social Purpose Corporation charter. We believe that these three concepts of privacy, security, and freedom are not just important by themselves but are also dependent on each other. For example, it’s obvious that by improving your security, […]

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]]> New Inventory with TPM by Default, Free International Shipping https://puri.sm/posts/tpm-by-default-and-free-international-shipping/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:00:48 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=48773 In November, we announced the availability of our Trusted Platform Module as a $99 add-on for early adopters, something that would allow us to cover the additional parts & labor costs, as well as test the waters to see how much demand there might be for this feature. We thought there would be “some” interest […]

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]]> Dark Caracal: State-Sponsored Spyware for Rent https://puri.sm/posts/dark-caracal-state-sponsored-spyware-for-rent/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 21:30:40 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=47459 Spyware has long been a privacy and security risk for personal computers and has been used by a number of groups—ranging from creeps who spy on and blackmail people through Remote Access Trojans, to marketers who want ever more data about you for targeted ads (such as through the Superfish malware we’ve seen preinstalled on […]

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]]> Meltdown, Spectre and the Future of Secure Hardware https://puri.sm/posts/meltdown-spectre-and-the-future-of-secure-hardware/ Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:07:50 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=46801 Meltdown and Spectre are two different—but equally nasty—exploits in hardware. They are local, read-only exploits not known to corrupt, delete, nor modify data. For local single user laptops, such as Librem laptops, this is not as large of a threat as on shared servers—where a user on one virtual machine could access another user’s data […]

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]]> Measuring the Intel Management Engine to Create a More Secure Computer https://puri.sm/posts/measuring-the-intel-me-to-create-a-more-secure-computer/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:22:59 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=45935 A modern computer has many different avenues for attack—ranging from local user-level exploits to root and kernel exploits, all the way down to exploits that compromise the boot loader or even the BIOS—but for over ten years the Intel Management Engine—with its full persistent access to all computer hardware combined with its secretive code base—has offered the theoretical […]

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]]> Happy New Year! Purism Goals for 2018 https://puri.sm/posts/happy-new-year-purism-goals-for-2018/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:01:00 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=46662 Purism has set out to change the future of computing for the better. We care about your freedom and security and we prove that by working hard to offer you convenient ethical products and services. In our relatively short existence since forming, we have achieved the following milestones: Released 3 revisions of the Librem 15 […]

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]]> Trusted Platform Module now available as an add-on for Librem laptops https://puri.sm/posts/tpm-addon-for-librem-laptops/ Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:21:38 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=44229 Over the past few months, we have been busy with a plethora of great projects being set afoot. We have been incrementally building a laptop inventory to ship from, we have been continuing the coreboot enablement work on our laptops, neutralizing—and then disabling—the Intel Management Engine, and launching our much awaited Librem phone campaign, which […]

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]]> Deep dive into Intel Management Engine disablement https://puri.sm/posts/deep-dive-into-intel-me-disablement/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:38:48 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=31772 Starting today, our second generation of laptops (based on the 6th gen Intel Skylake platform) will now come with the Intel Management Engine neutralized and disabled by default. Users who already received their orders can also update their flash to disable the ME on their machines. In this post, I will dig deeper and explain […]

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