Punkt · Switzerland
Punkt builds privacy-oriented devices with a minimalist mindset. Its MC03 is presented as designed in Switzerland and built in Germany, with a strong focus on user control and data privacy.
A more intentional smartphone experience, for people who are comfortable stepping away from mainstream Android.
The Agenda Podcast · Switzerland (Language: English)
Recommended episode: “Living with AI,” recorded at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Late Shift (Heldin) · Switzerland / Germany (2025)
Everyone knows what it costs to do a job well when the conditions make it almost impossible. That is what happens to Floria in this film. She is a nurse working a late shift in a hospital ward that is full and understaffed.
Infomaniak · Switzerland
Infomaniak is a full cloud ecosystem designed for those who want their data hosted strictly in Switzerland, going beyond email into a broader set of cloud tools.
Proton Mail · Switzerland
This is the service I use personally for one main reason: practical privacy. Because Proton is based in Switzerland, it operates under very strict privacy laws. The company cannot read your emails even if they wanted to, and they do not scan your data to create advertising profiles.
You can start with a free account, which has some limits but is very secure. For daily use, the Mail Plus plan (approx. 3.99 €/month, billed annually) removes these restrictions. If you need more, their “Unlimited” plan includes a VPN, cloud storage, and password manager.
Usage is simple. The mobile apps are excellent, and on a computer, you can use their web interface or connect your usual email client using Proton Bridge. I recommend Proton if you want a complete, secure replacement for Gmail that just works.