Hackerspace based in Santiago, Chile, focused on hacker culture and free software.
Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@hackerspacestgo@lile.cl
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RustConf
Annual conference about the Rust programming language. Based in North America, first held in 2016.
Fediverse address:
@rustconf@hachyderm.io
Chaos Computer Club Cologne
Hackerspace based in Cologne, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@c4@chaos.social
CNET
Technology and consumer electronics news service, based in the US and founded in 1992.
Fediverse address:
@cnet@flipboard.com
Chaos Computer Club Dresden
Hackerspace based in Dresden, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@c3d2@c3d2.social
Shackspace
Hackerspace based in Stuttgart, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@shackspace@mastodon.social
DEFCON570
Hackers’ meetup group based in Northeast Pennsylvania, USA.
Fediverse address:
@defcon570@defcon.social
K4 Computergruppe
Hackerspace based in Nuremberg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@k4cg@chaos.social
Bytespeicher Erfurt
Hackerspace based in Erfurt, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@bytespeicher@chaos.social
Pwnallthethings
Account commenting on foreign policy, infosec and national security. Maintained by Matt Tait, a former specialist from British intelligence and now working for a cybersecurity company.
Fediverse address:
@Pwnallthethings@mastodon.social
The Small Technology Foundation
Researches, develops and promotes online services designed for human beings rather than corporate profits.
Fediverse address (live streaming):
@fedi@owncast.small-web.org
Fediverse address (co-founder Laura Kalbag):
@laura@mastodon.laurakalbag.com
Fediverse address (co-founder Aral Balkan):
@aral@mastodon.ar.al
PyCascades
Conference about the Python programming language, based in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Founded in 2018.
Fediverse address:
@pycascades@fosstodon.org
Chaos Computer Club Basel
Hackerspace based in Basel, Switzerland.
Fediverse address (in German):
@CCCBasel@chaos.social
Critical Switch
Hacktivist collective based in Valencia, Spain.
Fediverse address (in Catalan):
@criticalswitch@kolektiva.social
Uglyhack
Makes tutorial videos about electronics, programming, DIY and other projects. The videos are released under creative commons.
Fediverse address:
@uglyhack@diode.zone
Portugal-a-Programar
Portuguese programming community including its own forums, magazine, blog, wiki and IRC.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@ptprogramar@mastodon.online
Toppoint
Hackerspace and makerspace based in Kiel, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@toppoint@chaos.social
CackalackyCon
Technology Conference / Hacker Con in North Carolina, USA. Founded in 2019.
Fediverse address:
@CackalackyCon@infosec.exchange
Hackerspace.Gent
Hackerspace in the city of Ghent in Belgium.
Fediverse address:
@hsg@chaos.social
Chaostreff Recklinghausen
Hackerspace based in Recklinghausen, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@c3re@chaos.social
8-Bit Boyz
Retro computer tech account, runs a website featuring a BBS directory, documentation for old computers and assorted retro goodness.
Fediverse address:
@8bitboyz@mastodon.social
Chaostreff Backnang
Hackerspace based in Backnang, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@ctbk@chaos.social
404 Media
Independent reader-supported investigative journalism site, mainly focusing on cybersecurity, technology, consumer rights, privacy and related topics.
Fediverse address:
@404mediaco@mastodon.social
Holly
NASA engineer working on fuel cells for upcoming lunar missions, formerly shuttle flight controller.
Fediverse address:
@absolutspacegrl@mastodon.social
Leigh Hackspace
Hacker and makerspace based in Leigh in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@leigh_hackspace@mastodon.social
Games That Weren’t
Non-profit archive of cancelled or unreleased computer and console games, including prototypes, developer history and assets. Founded in 1999
Fediverse address:
@gamesthatwerent@mastodon.world
Macstock Conference
Independent conference for fans of the Mac and other Apple products. Based in Illinois, USA.
Fediverse address:
@macstockexpo@tooting.ninja
Matt Vaughn
Biologist and High Performance Computing Principal Dev Advocate at AWS.
Fediverse address:
@yakshavers@hachyderm.io
Kimberly Chase
Amateur radio operator. Active in the Pride Radio Network, a worldwide ham radio network built by the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
Fediverse address:
@KJ7OMO@mastodon.radio
vspace.one
Makerspace and hackerspace based in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@vspaceone@chaos.social
Jack Ryan
Science journalist at the ABC in Australia.
Fediverse address:
@dctrjack@aus.social
Zentrum für Technikkultur Landau e.V.
Non-profit community hackerspace and makerspace based in Landau, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@ztl@rheinneckar.social
Lansing 2600
Hackers’ meetup group based in Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Fediverse address:
@lansing2600@mastodon.praxis.red
metalab
Hackerspace based in Vienna, Austria.
Fediverse address (in German):
@metalab@chaos.social
William Gibson
Writer and novelist, author whose seminal work “Neuromancer” in 1984 helped lay the foundations for the cyberpunk genre.
Fediverse address:
@GreatDismal@mastodon.social
hack42
Hackerspace based in Arnhem in the Netherlands.
Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@hack42@chaos.social
pokateo maps
Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial expert, mapping enthusiast, sharer of map-related memes.
Fediverse address:
@pokateo@mapstodon.space
Thomas Gideon
Brews beer and runs a blog about food and drink, also posts about technology. Founder of the mastodon.beer server.
Fediverse address (beer):
@thomas@mastodon.beer
Fediverse address (technology):
@cmdln@fosstodon.org
Janelle Shane
Research scientist who writes books, articles and blogs about artificial intelligence, as seen in major publications like Wired, Popular Science and Physics World.
Fediverse address:
@janellecshane@wandering.shop
Labitat
Hackerspace based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Fediverse address:
@labitat@chaos.social
realraum
Hackerspace based in Graz, Austria.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@realraum@chaos.social
OSNews
News site about computing and technology, originally founded in 1997 to cover operating systems.
Fediverse address:
@osnews@mstdn.social
Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB)
Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag, independent scientific institution advising Parliament and its committees.
Fediverse address (in German):
@TABundestag@social.bund.de
TFFP Podcast
Podcast founded in 2006 to review technology and games to assess how accessible they are for blind people. Also does livestreams and videos, the livestreams are available later on the video account.
Fediverse address (main):
@podcast@tffp.masto.host
Fediverse address (videos):
@ke7zum@diode.zone
Chaos Computer Club Hamburg
Hackerspace based in Hamburg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@ccchh@chaos.social
512 Pixels
Blog about Apple, computing history, space and other topics.
Fediverse address:
@512pixels@eworld.social
Le BIB Hackerspace
Hackerspace in Montpellier, France, for people interested in technology, computing, art etc.
Fediverse address (in French):
@lebib@social.bim.land
Hobart Hackerspace
Hackerspace based in Hobart, Australia.
Fediverse address:
@hobarthackerspace@aus.social
SynoForum
Unofficial forum for Synology NAS owners and enthusiasts
Fediverse address:
@synoforum@mastodon.social
LibreCast
Aims to provide a next generation internet with better privacy, more decentralisation, less spam and better energy efficiency by using “multicast”.
Fediverse address:
@librecast@chaos.social
Developer Lab of Linz / DevLol
Hackerspace based in Linz, Austria.
Fediverse address:
@devlol@chaos.social
Port39 e.V. Stralsund
Hackerspace based in the city of Stralsund, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@Port39@chaos.social
NanoRaptor
Posting exclusive pictures of forgotten technology such as the all-touchbar MacBook Pro, AOL Punchcards and the IBM ThinkPod.
Fediverse address:
@NanoRaptor@bitbang.social
space.bi
Hackerspace based in Bielefeld, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@HSB@chaos.social
Graham Cluley
Computer security expert, blogger and co-host of the excellently funny Smashing Security podcast and The AI Fix.
Fediverse Address:
@gcluley@mastodon.green
Chaostreff Potsdam
Hackerspace based in Potsdam, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@cccp@chaos.social
Chaos Computer Club Aachen
Hackerspace based in Aachen, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@cccac@chaos.social
Laboratoire Ouvert Lyonnais
Hackerspace based in Lyon, France.
Fediverse address (in French):
@labolyon@nerdculture.de
MikroTik
Manufacturer of networking equipment including routers, switches, access points, related software etc. Founded in 1996, based in Latvia.
Fediverse address:
@mikrotik@mikrotik.social
Krautspace
Hackerspace based in Jena, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@krautspace@chaos.social
Smashing Security
“Smashing Security” is an award winning podcast which is in theory about infosec, but in reality it’s a very entertaining (and occasionally slightly rude) round-up of all sorts of computing and tangential non-computing news. Features lots of back-and-forth banter between hosts Graham Cluely, Carole Theriault and their special guest.
Fediverse address:
@smashingsecurity@mastodon.green
S P A C E
Hackerspace based in Ilmenau, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@ilmspace@social.bau-ha.us
Glyn Moody
Technology writer and journalist, often discussing open standards and copyright, best known for the free software book “Rebel Code”. Moody is also a regular contributor to Techdirt.
Fediverse address:
@glynmoody@mastodon.social
Hackerspace Nijmegen
Hackerspace based in Nijmegen in the Netherlands.
Fediverse address:
@HSN@hsnl.social
The Linux Experiment
Videos devoted to the Linux OS, software for Linux, Linux-based phones, FOSS, de-Googlising and related topics. The videos include news items, reviews, features and tutorials aimed at a wide range of skill levels.
Fediverse address (main):
@thelinuxEXP@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@thelinuxexperiment@tilvids.com
Hackzogtum
Hackerspace based in Coburg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@Hackzogtum@chaos.social
Hackerspace TkkrLab
Hackerspace in Enschede in the Netherlands.
Fediverse address (in English & Dutch):
@tkkrlab@hsnl.social
The Markup
Non-profit news site covering the impact of technology on society. Founded in 2018, based in New York, USA.
Fediverse address:
@themarkup@mastodon.themarkup.org
Chaos Computer Club / CCC
Official account of the European hacking organisation founded in 1981, based in Germany. (NOTE: This means “hacking” in the sense of understanding technology rather than conducting criminal activity.)
Fediverse address:
@CCC@social.bau-ha.us
Chaos Computer Club München
Hackerspace based in Munich, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@muccc@chaos.social
Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA)
Non-profit organisation based in the United States which promotes open source hardware through conferences, development groups and hardware certifications.
Fediverse address:
@oshwassociation@mastodon.social
Heise Online
German language technology news site founded in 1996, covering IT, the internet and other tech stories.
Fediverse address (in German):
@heiseonline@social.heise.de
Clive Thompson
Blogger and columnist often covering technology, has written for the New York Times magazine, Wired, Smithsonian magazine and more. Author of “Coders: the Making of a New Tribe and the Remaking of the World”.
Fediverse address:
@clive@saturation.social
Hackspace Siegen
Hackspace based in Siegen, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@Hasi@chaos.social
Troy Hunt
Online security expert and creator of the popular “Have I been pwned” tool. Microsoft Regional Director and MVP.
Fediverse address:
@troyhunt@infosec.exchange
United Tech & Allied Workers
UK trade union for workers in the technology field, part of the CWU.
Fediverse address:
@utaw@union.place
Pixelbar Hackerspace Rotterdam
Hackerspace based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Activities include coding, 3D printing, electronics etc.
Fediverse address:
@pixelbar@hsnl.social
Hacklabor
Hackerspace based in Schwerin, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@hacklabor@chaos.social
Hackerspace Wrocław
Hackerspace based in the city of Wroclaw in Poland.
Fediverse address (in Polish):
@hswro@mobilizon.pl
ACME Labs e.V.
Hackerspace based in Bielefeld, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@acmelabs@chaos.social
FreeTech Project
Non-profit initiative helping people use technology in a more financially, socially and environmentally sustainable manner, mainly relying on FOSS wherever possible. Provides help to everyone, regardless of technical skill level. Based in South Yorkshire, UK.
Fediverse address (main):
@freetechproject@floss.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@freetechproject@tilvids.com
Ars Technica
Technology news site running since 1998, covering a wide range of tech including computing, hardware, science, the internet, gadgets, video games, cars etc.
Fediverse address:
@arstechnica@mastodon.social
Forum Standaardisatie
Official account for the Netherlands government’s Standardisation Forum, which advises the public sector on the use of open standards in technology.
Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@forumstandaardisatie@social.overheid.nl
Ian Betteridge
Blogger, veteran tech journalist, used to edit the UK magazine MacUser and is well known for accidentally coining Betteridge’s Law of Headlines: If a news headline poses a question then the answer is almost always “no”.
Fediverse address:
@ianb@well.com
Hare
A new programming language currently under development. The developers describe it as: “a systems programming language designed to be simple, stable, and robust” and “well-suited to low-level, high performance tasks.” Apparently it fits onto one 3.5 inch disk! 💾
Fediverse address:
@hare@fosstodon.org
Arthur Pizza
Videos mostly about technology, especially free open source software, Linux and PC accessories. The videos are a mixture of features, tutorials and news items. There are also some interesting wild card non-technical videos too.
Fediverse address:
@art@tilvids.com
Joanna Stern
Emmy Award-winning technology journalist currently at the Wall Street Journal and CNBC in the United States.
Fediverse address:
@joannastern@mastodon.world
CCC Darmstadt e.V.
Hackerspace based in Darmstadt, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@cccda@chaos.social
MNT Research
Small independent company creating a libre laptop called the MNT Reform.
Fediverse address:
@mntmn@mastodon.social
Chaospott
Hackerspace and branch of the Chaos Computer Club in Essen, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@chaospott@chaos.social
Tom Montgomery
Engineer and photographer who posts about space and especially the exploration of Mars.
Fediverse address:
@tom30519@fosstodon.org
Munich Maker Lab e.V.
Makerspace and hackerspace based in Munich, Germany.
Fediverse address:
@munichmakerlab@chaos.social
RaumZeitLabor
Hackerspace based in Mannheim, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@RaumZeitLabor@chaos.social
Ruby Programming Language
Official account for the Ruby Programming language.
Fediverse address:
@ruby@ruby.social
Tecnoblog
Brazilian tech news site covering phones, apps, computers, online services, games, gadgets etc.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@Tecnoblog@flipboard.com
Nottingham Hackspace
Non-profit community workshop for hackers, tinkerers and geeks in Nottingham, UK.
Fediverse address:
@nottinghack@hachyderm.io
Swapna Krishna
Journalist covering science, space and technology. Presents “Far Out” for the American public broadcaster PBS, and is a writer for Wired and StarTrek.com.
Fediverse address:
@skrishna@wandering.shop
TecMundo
Brazilian technology news site covering the internet, phones, computers, gaming and other tech topics.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@TecMundo@flipboard.com
2600 Magazine
Hacking magazine covering technology, online infrastructure, underground computing and related topics. Based in the United States, founded in 1984.
Fediverse address:
@2600@mastodon.online
Jane Manchun Wong
Technology blogger and freelance security researcher based in San Francisco. Wong has had a string of famous scoops, and been the first person to uncover many hidden features, security bugs and unannounced products from big tech companies.
Fediverse address:
@wongmjane@macaw.social
Chip.de
German technology news and review site looking at phones, cameras, computers, televisions, online services etc. Also covers food and health.
Fediverse address (in German):
@CHIP_online@flipboard.com
Chaostreff Tübingen
Hackerspace based in Tübingen, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@ctt@chaos.social
Laboratório Hacker de Campinas
Hackerspace based in Campinas, Brazil.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@lhc@mastodon.com.br
Ian Forrester
Works at the BBC’s research and development section, with an interest in emerging technologies like the Fediverse.
Fediverse address:
@cubicgarden@mas.to
BornHack
Annual outdoor hacker camp event in Funen, Denmark.
Fediverse address:
@bornhack@mastodon.social
State of the Map France
Conference in France for contributors, users and fans of OpenStreetMap.
Fediverse address (in French):
@sotmfr@fr.osm.social
NURDSpace
Hackerspace based in Wageningen in the Netherlands.
Fediverse address (in Dutch & English):
@nurdspace@hsnl.social
KalkSpace
Co-working community hackerspace, based in Cologne, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@kalkspace@chaos.social
Aaron Hockley
Photographer writing and creating videos about photography, featuring tutorials, news items etc.
Fediverse address:
@techphotoguy@mastodon.social
HAUM / Hackerspace au Mans
Hackerspace based in the city of Le Mans in France.
Fediverse address (in French):
@HauM@piaille.fr
jOpenSpace
Long-running series of “non-conference” events for software developers in Czechia.
Fediverse address (in Czech):
@jopenspace@mastodonczech.cz
2600 Glasgow
Hackers group meeting at a hackerspace in Glasgow, Scotland.
Fediverse address:
@2600@glasgow.social
Chaostreff Bern
Hackerspace based in Bern, Switzerland.
Fediverse address (in German):
@chaostreffbern@chaos.social
dezentrale e. V.
Hackerspace based in Leipzig, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@dezentrale@chaos.social
Apertus
Develops and promotes FOSS applications and open source hardware for professional filmmaking. One of their flagship products is the Axiom range of open hardware high end film cameras, produced in association with Magic Lantern (the makers of unofficial Canon firmware).
Fediverse address:
@apertus@mastodon.social
Hackerspace Kraków
Hackerspace based in Kraków, Poland.
Fediverse address (in English & Polish):
@hskrk@hackerspace.pl
RustLab Conference
Rust programming language conference based in Italy. First held in 2019.
Fediverse address:
@rustlab@mastodon.uno
TechCrunch
US-based technology news site, founded in 2005.
Fediverse address:
@TechCrunch@mstdn.social
CatSalad
InfoSec expert, privacy advocate, malware analyst and practitioner of corny humour.
Fediverse address:
@catsalad@infosec.exchange
Schaffenburg e. V.
Hackerspace group based in Aschaffenburg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@schaffenburg@social.schaffenburg.org
Hackerspace Pomorze
Hackerspace based in Gdańsk, Poland.
Fediverse address (in Polish & English):
@hspsh@0x3c.pl
Entität
Hackerspace based in Neubrandenburg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@entitaet@mastodon.social
UN-Hack-Bar e.V.
Hackerspace based in Unna, Germany,
Fediverse address (in German):
@UN_Hack_Bar@chaos.social
c-base e.V.
Hackerspace based in Berlin, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@cbase@chaos.social
NAM-IP Computer Museum
Computing history and retro computing museum in Namur, Belgium.
Fediverse address (in French):
@namip@computermuseum.social
The European Union’s Directorate-General for Infomatics (DG DIGIT)
Handles IT and digital services within the European Commission.
Fediverse address (department):
@EC_DIGIT@ec.social-network.europa.eu
Fediverse address (director general):
@EC_DIGIT_director_general@ec.social-network.europa.eu
CCC Stuttgart
Hackerspace based in Stuttgart, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@cccs@chaos.social
Stevan Lockhart
Runs a blog about generating your own off-grid energy, which is particularly topical right now. There are also photographs of life in Scotland.
Fediverse address (main):
@withaveeay@mastodon.scot
Fediverse address (photos):
@withaveeay@pixelfed.de
Tetalab
Hackerspace based in Toulouse, France.
Fediverse address (in French):
@tetalab@mamot.fr
Bits & Bäume (“Bits & Trees”)
German campaign group which aims to build bridges between technology fans and environmentalists.
Fediverse address (main account, in German):
@bits_und_baeume@mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org
Fediverse address (Berlin branch, in German):
@bitsundbaeume_berlin@mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org
Fediverse address (Dresden branch, in German):
@BitsUndBaeumeDresden@dresden.network
Chris Tarr
Professional broadcast engineer, managing technical operations on twenty-five radio stations. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Fediverse address:
@TheGeekJedi@mastodon.social
Hakierspejs (Łódź Hackerspace)
Hackerspace based in Łódź, Poland. Themes of the group include free software, electronics, amateur radio and more.
Fediverse address (in Polish):
@hslodz@mas.to
DEF CON
Annual hacker convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Founded in 1993, and inspired a number of affiliated local groups around the world.
Fediverse address:
@defcon@defcon.social
Hackeriet
Community hackerspace based in Oslo, Norway.
Fediverse address:
@hackeriet@chaos.social
Westwoodlabs e.V.
Hackerspace based in the Westerwald area of Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@westwoodlabs@chaos.social
Interpeer Project
Research and development project to develop next generation technologies that put users first, to protect them from exploitation and privacy invasion by online service providers. Partly funded by the European Union.
Fediverse address:
@interpeer@chaos.social
Nibö
Latin American online platform dedicated to science and technology, including social responsibility and inclusivity.
Fediverse address (in Spanish and Portuguese):
@equipo@red.niboe.info
useR! Conference
Annual conference for people interested in the R programming language. The conference is non-profit and run by volunteers supported by the R Foundation. The host country changes each year.
Fediverse address:
@useR_conf@mastodon.social
Code The City
Grassroots initiative based in Scotland that organises workshops, user groups, hack events etc to promote open data and libre technology as forces for public good.
Fediverse address:
@ctc@mastodon.me.uk
TechTudo
Brazilian tech news site covering phones, computers, gadgets, games, software etc.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@TechTudo@flipboard.com
Hackerspace Kiruna
Hackerspace based in Kiruna, Sweden.
Fediverse address:
@HacKRNspace@mastodon.acc.sunet.se
ZD NET
Technology and consumer electronics news service, based in the US and founded in 1991.
Fediverse address:
@ZDNet@flipboard.com
BBC Science Focus Magazine
UK-based science and technology magazine, available in print and digital versions. (UK-based title originally known as Focus and BBC Focus.)
Fediverse address:
@sciencefocus@flipboard.com
Dr. Carlotta A. Berry, PhD
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Robotics at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, co-director of the Rose Building Undergraduate Diversity programme, and co-founder of Black In Engineering and Black In Robotics.
Fediverse address:
@drcaberry@blacktwitter.io
Laboratory B
Hacker space and repair cafe based in Burlington, Vermont, USA.
Fediverse address:
@LabB@vermont.masto.host
Chaotikum e.V.
Hackerspace based in Lübeck, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@chaotikumev@social.chaotikum.org
Electronics Guppe Group
Discussion group about all kinds of electronics. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse groups.)
Fediverse address:
@electronics@a.gup.pe
Loy
Robotics and technology fan, interested in solarpunk and currently upgrading their house to be more energy efficient.
Fediverse address:
@loy@fosstodon.org
Starring the Computer
Website and account chronicling the appearances of computers in film and TV series.
Fediverse address:
@starringthecomputer@mas.to
Tiffany Li
Tech law expert, Professor at University of San Francisco School of Law, Yale Information Society Project fellow, MSNBC technology and privacy columnist.
Fediverse address:
@tiffanycli@mastodon.social
Chaos Computer Club Freiburg
Hackerspace based in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@cccfr@chaos.social
Fireside Fedi
Cosy laidback chats with familiar faces from the Fediverse. Available on multilple Fediverse platforms including livestream, video on demand, blog and podcast.
Fediverse address (main):
@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live
Fediverse address (livestream):
@ozoned@stream.firesidefedi.live
Fediverse address (videos):
@firesidefedi@video.firesidefedi.live
Fediverse address (blog):
@firesidefedi@write.firesidefedi.live
Fediverse address (podcast):
@firesidefedi@audio.firesidefedi.live
Digital Trends
Technology and consumer electronics news site, based in Oregon, USA and founded in 2006.
Fediverse address:
@DigitalTrends@flipboard.com
Hacklab Logout
Hackerspace club based in Barcelona, Spain.
Fediverse address (in Catalan):
@logout@bcn.fedi.cat
Cult of Mac
Tech news site focused on products by Apple including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch etc.
Fediverse address:
@cultofmac@mastodon.social
Ballarat Hackerspace
Hackerspace based in Ballarat, Australia. The space includes 3D printers, electronics equipment, soldering stations etc.
Fediverse address:
@ballarat@hackerspace.au
BBC Connected Studio
Showcasing new media technologies, encouraging people and communities to try them.
Fediverse address:
@Connected_Studio@social.bbc
New Hampshire 2600
Local 2600 group based in New Hampshire, USA, for people interested in technology and hacking (i.e. finding out how tech works, not criminal stuff). Holds regular real life meetings.
Fediverse address:
@nh2600@defcon.social
Botwiki
Website packed with all kinds of information about online bots, including catalogues of bots and guides on how to make a bot.
Fediverse address:
@botwiki@mastodon.social
Engadget
Technology news website based in the US, founded in 2004.
Fediverse address:
@Engadget@flipboard.com
Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications (DLARC)
Online library of materials related to ham radio and early communications.
Fediverse address:
@dlarc@mastodon.radio
Stratum 0
Hackerspace based in Braunschweig, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@stratum0@chaos.social
NYC2600
Hackers’ meetup group based in New York City, USA.
Fediverse addresses:
@NYC2600@mastodon.social
@NYC2600@infosec.exchange
2600 Stockholm
Hackers’ meetup group based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Fediverse address:
@2600stockholm@mastodon.social
Brighton Ruby Conference
Annual conference about the Ruby programming language, based in Brighton, UK. First held in 2014.
Fediverse address:
@brightonruby@ruby.social
MacAdmins Conference
Annual event for system administrators managing Apple devices and services. Based on the east coast of the United States.
Fediverse address:
@macadminsconf@mastodon.social
RTP Privacy & Tech Tips
Videos about free open source software and hardware, especially with regard to privacy.
Fediverse address:
@rtp_tips@tube.tchncs.de
Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL)
Hackerspace in Brussels, Belgium hosting regular events for tech people, tinkerers and artists. Features an electronics lab, 3D printing facilities, tools etc.
Fediverse address:
@HSBXL@mastodon.online
Mekka Okereke
Posting about racial equality, inclusivity in tech, engineering director at Google building digital ecosystems.
Fediverse address:
@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io
Medialab Invisible
Hackerspace and activist group in Andalusia, Spain.
Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@medialab_invisible@xarxa.cloud
Chaos Computer Club Flensburg
Hackerspace and makerspace based in Flensburg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@chaos_fl@chaos.social
Calango Hacker Clube
Hackerspace based in Brasilia, Brazil.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@calangohc@bolha.us
Binary Kitchen e.V.
Hackerspace based in Regensburg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@binary_kitchen@chaos.social
Autonomic Co-op
Worker-owned co-operative that provides internet hosting and other tech services.
Fediverse address:
@autonomic@sunbeam.city
Fast Company
US-based business magazine with a focus on technology and design. Founded in 1995.
Fediverse address:
@FastCompany@flipboard.com
WIRED
US-based technology news magazine, covering the latest developments and how tech affects our society. First published in 1993.
Fediverse address:
@WIRED@flipboard.com
ServerSide.swift
Framework-independent server-side Swift conference. Run on a non-profit basis, based in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@swiftserverconf@hachyderm.io
GadgetBridge
Free open privacy-friendly replacement for closed source Android apps that some accessories require, for example some brands of fitness trackers, smartwatches, headphones etc.
Fediverse address:
@gadgetbridge@social.anoxinon.de
maschinenraum
Hackerspace based in Weimar, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@maschinenraum@social.bau-ha.us
Eigenbaukombinat Halle e.V.
Hackerspace, makerspace and workshop based in Halle (Saale), Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@eigenbaukombinat@chaos.social
eiZen
Posting kitsch retro photos usually from the 1970s and 1980s, often featuring technology.
Fediverse address:
@eiZen@mastodon.sdf.org
48kRAM
Retro computing enthusiast who uses and repairs old computers, and hosts a retro computing livestream.
Fediverse address:
@48kRAM@oldbytes.space
Hackerspace Valencia
Community hackerspace based in Valencia, Spain.
Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@Hackerspace_VLC@mastodon.social
Hacksaar
Hackerspace based in Saarbrücken, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@hacksaar@social.saarland
Crowd Supply
Curated crowdfunding platform for engineers, designers and open source tech.
Fediverse address:
@crowdsupply@hachyderm.io
Carolina Code Conference
Software development conference in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Welcomes coders of all skill levels and programming languages.
Fediverse address:
@carolinacodes@mastodon.social
Flipboard Tech Desk
Tech news curated by actual human beings, covering the internet, computing, apps, social media etc. Based in the United States.
Fediverse address (main):
@TechDesk@flipboard.social
Fediverse address (flipboard.com account):
@tech@flipboard.com
Big Car
Videos all about cars and automotive history, often focusing on the history of one particular model or brand.
Fediverse Address:
@bigcar@tilvids.com
Golem.de
German technology news site and online community.
Fediverse address (in German):
@Golemde@flipboard.com
Canaltech
Brazilian technology news site covering phones, games, computing, gadgets and other tech items.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@canaltech@flipboard.com
PC Magazine / PCMag
Computer and technology magazine, originally dealing with just PCs but nowadays covering a wider range of gadgets. Based in the US, founded in 1982.
Fediverse address:
@PCMag@flipboard.com
PCBWay
PCB prototype fabrication service, lets anyone order custom PCBs.
Fediverse address:
@PCBWay@mastodon.social
Bitlair Hackerspace Amersfoort
Hackerspace based in Amersfoort in the Netherlands.
Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@bitlair@hsnl.social
Library of Realities
Independent website curating non-gaming virtual reality experiences available now. Covers all current VR platforms including PC and console.
Fediverse address:
@realities@mas.to
Hitchin Hackspace
Community organisation helping people to explore creative technologies and crafts. Based in Hitchin in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@hackhitchin@techhub.social
Netz39 e.V.
Hackerspace based in Magdeburg, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@netz39@machteburch.social
Tom’s Hardware
Technology news and review site focused on PC components, PC accessories and general tech. Based in the US, founded in 1996.
Fediverse address:
@TomsHardware@flipboard.com
Wireless Battle Of The Mesh
A series of social events aimed at mesh networking fans.
Fediverse address:
@battlemesh@toot.aquilenet.fr
Knyfyrtel Hackerspace Poznań
Hackerspace based in Poznań, Poland.
Fediverse address (in Polish):
@hspoz@fosstodon.org
Chaosdorf
Hackerspace based in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@chaosdorf@chaos.social
Blind Institute of Technology
US-based campaign group helping blind and disabled IT professionals get jobs, and encouraging employers to hire them.
Fediverse address:
@blinditorg@nonprofits.masto.host
Inclusive Design 24
Annual 24-hour online community event focused on inclusive design and accessibility in technology and beyond.
Fediverse address:
@inclusivedesign24@indieweb.social
Hackerspaces Netherlands
Website listing hackerspaces in the Netherlands and providing info about them.
Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@hsnl@hsnl.social
Home Assistant
Free open source software for controlling home automation and “internet of things” devices, with emphasis on open standards, local control and privacy.
Fediverse address:
@homeassistant@fosstodon.org
Lon Seidman / Lon.TV
Technology reviewer doing videos about all kinds of gadgets, services and related topics.
Fediverse address:
@lonseidman@indieweb.social
hacKNology e.V.
Hackerspace based in Konstanz, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@hacknology@chaos.social
Michael Gebis
3D printing enthusiast and software engineer, printing both fun bits of art and practical objects.
Fediverse address:
@IvyMike@infosec.exchange
GoLab Conference
Annual conference about the Go programming language. Based in Italy, first held in 2015.
Fediverse address:
@golab@mastodon.uno
Das Labor Bochum
Hackerspace based in Bochum, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@daslabor@chaos.social
CCC Salzburg
Hackerspace based in Salzburg, Austria.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@CCCSbg@chaos.social
Chris Were (videos)
An entertaining collection of videos about Linux, FOSS, computing, gaming, technology and sometimes random other stuff such as tea, vegan food and fountain pens. Were presents with a laid back, calm style which is relaxing to watch.
Fediverse address:
@chris@video.thepolarbear.co.uk
Rick Alfaro
Blind retired adaptive technology specialist, tech enthusiast and gadget junkie.
Fediverse address:
@ralfaro613@iaccessibility.social
CCC Sticker Operation Center
Helps to distribute stickers from the hacker festival Chaos Communication Congress (C3) in Leipzig, Germany, and its online counterpart the Remote Chaos Experience (rC3).
Fediverse address (in English and German):
@c3stoc@chaos.social
Garoa Hacker Clube
Hackerspace based in São Paulo, Brazil.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@garoa@fosstodon.org
Selfcare.tech
A bot for tech people (or anyone) to remind them to take care of themselves while working. There are two versions, with identical content but different post frequencies.
Fediverse address (updates every 3 hours):
@selfcare@hachyderm.io
Fediverse address (updates every 6 hours):
@selfcaregentle@hachyderm.io
Philly 2600
Monthly hackers’ meetup group in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Operating since the 1990s.
Fediverse address:
@philly2600@jawns.club
York Hackspace
Community workshop and makerspace with tools and machines, based in York, UK.
Fediverse address:
@yorkhackspace@mastodonapp.uk
z-Labor e.V.
Hackerspace based in Zwickau, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@zLabor@chaos.social
Jyoti Mishra
Professional musician, singer, record producer and writer for Sound On Sound magazine, into music technology. Had a huge international hit with the song “Your Woman” under the pseudonym White Town.
Fediverse address:
@Jyoti@mas.to
PetaPixel
Website about digital photography, digital cameras and accessories. Founded in 2009.
Fediverse address:
@PetaPixel@flipboard.com
Chaos Computer Club Berlin
Hackerspace based in Berlin, Germany, and part of the wider Chaos Computer Club hacker movement.
Fediverse address (in German):
@clubdiscordia@chaos.social
Energy Transition Show Podcast
Podcast about the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Fediverse address:
@TransitionShow@mastodon.energy
Hackfun
Volunteer-run hackerspace based in Rosario, Argentina.
Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@hackfun@rebel.ar
bitcrush.io
Retro computing and gadget enthusiast, stop motion film-maker. Also hosts a podcast called “The 305” which goes through every LaserDisc release in the Criterion Collection.
Fediverse address:
@bitcrush_io@oldbytes.space
Tech Tales
Podcast about technology history, covering both obscure and well-known software, computers, gadgets and other tech stuff, including both failures and successes.
Fediverse address:
@techtales@mas.to
Sandbox Hackerspace
Hackerspace based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Fediverse address:
@sandbox@kolektiva.social
Vintage Apparatus
Website and videos all about retro technology, especially old computers.
Fediverse address:
@vintageapparatus@mastodon.social
The White Wolf
German-language video account that features “Let’s Plays” of popular PC games, and makes their own gaming tech videos. The Let’s Plays are mainly AAA story-driven games.
Fediverse address (in German):
@the_white_wolf@video-cave-v2.de
Drew Harwell
Award-winning technology reporter at the Washington Post. Particularly interested in artificial intelligence and algorithms.
Fediverse address:
@drewharwell@mastodon.social
MacRumors
Unofficial news and rumours about Apple products including the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch etc. Also features an extensive forum on its website. Founded in 2000, based in USA.
Fediverse address:
@macrumors@mastodon.social
Off the Hook
Hacker radio show and podcast broadcasting since 1988, based in New York, USA.
Fediverse address:
@OffTheHook@masto.hackers.town
Pine64
Manufacturer of low-price Linux-based smartphones, computers, smartwatches etc. Their products are aimed at technology fans who like to customise and tinker with gadgets.
Fediverse account (main):
@PINE64@fosstodon.org
Fediverse account (videos):
@pine64tilvids@tilvids.com
Fediverse account (European shop):
@pine64eu@fosstodon.org
Chaos Computer Club Frankfurt
Hackerspace based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@cccffm@chaos.social
Julia Ferraioli
Open Source Technical Leader at Cisco’s Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). Co-founder of Open Source Stories and contributor to LeadDev. Also posts about disabilities.
Fediverse address:
@juliaferraioli@floss.social
Claudia Matosa
Comic artist and writer based in London, often featuring sci-fi, environmental and technological themes.
Fediverse address:
@claudiamatosa@mastodon.art
Chaostreff Chemnitz
Hackerspace based in Chemnitz, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@chch@chaos.social
RevSpace: Hackerspace Den Haag
Hackerspace based in the Hague in the Netherlands.
Fediverse address:
@revspace@hsnl.social
Le Alternative
Italian-language site about privacy-friendly apps and services, reviews of FOSS games, news about online privacy etc.
Fediverse address:
@lealternative@mastodon.uno
European Alternatives
Website listing digital and technology services based within the European Union.
Fediverse address:
@european_alternatives@mastodon.social
Section77 e.V.
Hackerspace for the Ortenau region in Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@section77@chaos.social
Werkraum Zittau
Hackerspace based in Zittau, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@werkraum@chaos.social
BBC Research & Development
Official account for the BBC’s research & development department, exploring and creating new technologies for use in public service broadcasting and online services.
Fediverse address:
@BBCRD@social.bbc
Chaos inKL.
Hackerspace and branch of the Chaos Computer Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@chaos_inkl@chaos.social
Home Assistant Guppe Group
A Fediverse discussion group about Home Assistant, the free open source home automation software. (Click here ⧉ for more about how groups work.)
Fediverse address:
@homeassistant@a.gup.pe
Molly White / Web3 is going just great
Creator of the excellently sarcastic “Web3 is going just great” project which posts the latest news about cryptocurrency/NFT scams, disasters and collapses.
Fediverse address (White’s account):
@molly0xfff@hachyderm.io
Fediverse address (Web3 is going just great account):
@web3isgreat@indieweb.social
Festa do Software Livre
Portuguese festival of free open source software.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@FestaSoftwareLivre@masto.pt
bytewerk
Hackerspace based in Ingolstadt, Germany.
Fediverse address (in English & German):
@bytewerk@chaos.social
World Ethical Data Forum
Annual event for discussing privacy, data and its impact on humanity. Speakers at the 2022 event include the Tor Project, Cory Doctrow, Fairphone and other experts and luminaries.
Fediverse address:
@worldethicaldataforum@mastodon.social
PDX2600
Hackers’ meetup group based in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Fediverse address:
@pdx2600@mastodon.online
Pyngu Digital
German privacy-oriented digital agency providing advice on privacy-friendly technology, creating digital content and publishing Pyngu Magazine with articles about privacy, design and technology. They also run their own Mastodon server.
Fediverse address (in German):
@pyngudigital@social.pyngu.com
Tog Hackerspace
Community hackerspace and makerspace in Dublin, Ireland. Activities include coding, electronics, crafts, repairs, brewing and more.
Fediverse address:
@tog@mastodon.ie
Open Security Conference
Cybersecurity conference based in Germany, run by a group of enthusiastic professionals. Uses an open space format to provide a more informal experience for participants.
Fediverse address:
@OSCo@infosec.exchange
syn2cat a.s.b.l.
Hackerspace based in Luxembourg.
Fediverse address:
@syn2cat@mastodon.opencloud.lu
EuroBSDCon
Annual BSD conference held in a different European country every year.
Fediverse address:
@EuroBSDCon@bsd.network
Hackalot
Hackerspace based in Eindhoven in the Netherlands.
Fediverse address:
@hackalot@hsnl.social
6502b
Artist creating absolutely stunning miniature scenes and dioramas entirely through intricately made tiny scale models combined with clever lighting, often featuring technological themes. Also a pixel artist and game developer.
Fediverse address:
@6502B@mastodon.social
European Ruby Conference / EuRuKo
Europe’s oldest and longest-running conference about the Ruby programming language.
Fediverse address:
@Euruko@ruby.social
Veronica Explains
Beautifully put together video guides about modern Linux, retro computing and all kinds of random tech stuff.
Fediverse address (main):
@vkc@linuxmom.net
Fediverse address (videos):
@vkc@tinkerbetter.tube
Tech and Coffee
Online community where people can chat about technology and related topics, currently based around a persistent voice chat room.
Fediverse address:
@techandcoffee@techhub.social
9to5Mac
News and rumours site dedicated to Apple products including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch etc.
Fediverse address:
@9to5Mac@mastodon.online
DW Innovation
Official account of the research department at Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany’s state-owned international broadcaster. It’s an English-language account as it is aimed at an international audience.
Fediverse address:
@dw_innovation@mastodon.social
C3PB e.V.
Hackerspace based in Paderborn, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German):
@c3pb@chaos.social
The Verge
Technology news site based in the USA, founded in 2011.
Fediverse address:
@verge@mastodon.social
Update Computer Club
Computer club and hackerspace in Uppsala, Sweden.
Fediverse address:
@dfupdate@social.linux.pizza
Missing The Point
Surreal observations on the Fediverse, the internet, technology, current events and the real world.
Fediverse address:
@MissingThePt@mastodon.social
XKCD Bot
Unofficial bot posting XKCD web comics, often featuring stick figures discussing science, technology or other topics.
(NOTE: I don’t normally list unofficial bots like this, but XKCD is licensed under Creative Commons by its creator, and non-commercial distribution like this is exactly what the creator of XKCD is trying to encourage.)
Fediverse address:
@xkcd@mastodon.xyz
Lee Smith’s Workshop
Retro computing fan and 3D printing enthusiast restoring classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers, consoles and accessories, often designing new cases for them. Makes videos documenting the restorations.
Fediverse address (videos):
@lee_smiths_workshop@makertube.net
Fediverse address (non-video posts):
@lsw@oldbytes.space
MobileSyrup
Technology and gaming news site covering phones, tablets, computing, video games, streaming services etc. Based in Canada (hence the unusual name!) and founded in 2007.
Fediverse address:
@mobilesyrup@flipboard.com
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
International standards organisation deciding upon specifications for the World Wide Web. It was founded and is led by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Web.
Fediverse address:
@w3c@w3c.social