@fab6f.bsky.social
Enthusiast for the responsible use of technology. EU expat 🇪🇺. Robotics engineer. Democrat. Optimist. #BetterTogether #EnjoyTheDetour #DataMakesSense 🏓🚲
An interesting video about the state of the digital Euro… an overdue 🇪🇺 alternative to Visa and Mastercard.
The timeline, though, seems to follow the often typical 🇪🇺-pace… 🐢
Not clear to me why systems like iDEAL or other national solutions are not being leveraged more to speed up the process.
The timeline, though, seems to follow the often typical 🇪🇺-pace… 🐢
Not clear to me why systems like iDEAL or other national solutions are not being leveraged more to speed up the process.
Goodbye Visa & Mastercard? The Digital Euro Explained
YouTube video by EU Made Simple
youtu.be
August 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
An interesting video about the state of the digital Euro… an overdue 🇪🇺 alternative to Visa and Mastercard.
The timeline, though, seems to follow the often typical 🇪🇺-pace… 🐢
Not clear to me why systems like iDEAL or other national solutions are not being leveraged more to speed up the process.
The timeline, though, seems to follow the often typical 🇪🇺-pace… 🐢
Not clear to me why systems like iDEAL or other national solutions are not being leveraged more to speed up the process.
Interesting that privacy-focused @proton.me is starting to move away from former privacy and secrecy paradise Switzerland 🇨🇭… shifting services into Germany 🇩🇪🇪🇺 and .…
Surveillance: Proton relocates parts of its infrastructure from Switzerland
According to a Swiss monitoring ordinance, services with more than 5000 users must identify customers.
www.heise.de
August 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Interesting that privacy-focused @proton.me is starting to move away from former privacy and secrecy paradise Switzerland 🇨🇭… shifting services into Germany 🇩🇪🇪🇺 and .…
Really interesting video about #enshittification #verkuttificatie 🇳🇱 at the example of #bigtech and other monopolies.
Thanks @vpro.nl for not using voice over... the auto generated English subtitles are decent besides terms like #enshittigenic & considering #YouTube being a live example maybe 🤔
Thanks @vpro.nl for not using voice over... the auto generated English subtitles are decent besides terms like #enshittigenic & considering #YouTube being a live example maybe 🤔
Waarom tech-platforms opzettelijk steeds slechter werken | VPRO Tegenlicht
YouTube video by VPRO Tegenlicht
youtu.be
August 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Really interesting video about #enshittification #verkuttificatie 🇳🇱 at the example of #bigtech and other monopolies.
Thanks @vpro.nl for not using voice over... the auto generated English subtitles are decent besides terms like #enshittigenic & considering #YouTube being a live example maybe 🤔
Thanks @vpro.nl for not using voice over... the auto generated English subtitles are decent besides terms like #enshittigenic & considering #YouTube being a live example maybe 🤔
40 liters per square meter. Mud everywhere. Still... happy people.
Wacken might not be my kind of music 😂
But it’s one of Germany’s festival gems.
The atmosphere alone makes it legendary.
Wacken might not be my kind of music 😂
But it’s one of Germany’s festival gems.
The atmosphere alone makes it legendary.
40 Liter Regen pro Quadratmeter in Wacken
YouTube video by tagesschau
youtu.be
August 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
40 liters per square meter. Mud everywhere. Still... happy people.
Wacken might not be my kind of music 😂
But it’s one of Germany’s festival gems.
The atmosphere alone makes it legendary.
Wacken might not be my kind of music 😂
But it’s one of Germany’s festival gems.
The atmosphere alone makes it legendary.
I personally think it's great that college students in the Netherlands have access to free public transport—it's a clear sign they're taken seriously, supported in a way that matters. In comparison to the marketing act below... Which might still help some…
August 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I personally think it's great that college students in the Netherlands have access to free public transport—it's a clear sign they're taken seriously, supported in a way that matters. In comparison to the marketing act below... Which might still help some…
Spaghetti ice cream... Love it... A German Italian creation:
The pasta = pressed vanilla ice cream
The marinara = strawberry sauce in good places homemade
The parmigiano = white chocolate flakes....
The pasta = pressed vanilla ice cream
The marinara = strawberry sauce in good places homemade
The parmigiano = white chocolate flakes....
Whether you’re wandering the streets of Palermo or exploring Istanbul, there’s ice cream worth seeking out.
These unique ice creams are a reason to travel to Europe this summer
Whether you’re wandering the streets of Palermo or exploring Istanbul, there’s ice cream worth seeking out.
l.euronews.com
July 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Spaghetti ice cream... Love it... A German Italian creation:
The pasta = pressed vanilla ice cream
The marinara = strawberry sauce in good places homemade
The parmigiano = white chocolate flakes....
The pasta = pressed vanilla ice cream
The marinara = strawberry sauce in good places homemade
The parmigiano = white chocolate flakes....
JD might take over MediaMarkt’s parent company 🤯
that one hits weird…
MediaMarkt always felt very German —
“Ich bin doch nicht blöd” still echoes
and soon a Chinese e‑commerce giant at the wheel?
is this what resilience looks like 🇪🇺?
#MediaMarkt #Ceconomy #resilience
that one hits weird…
MediaMarkt always felt very German —
“Ich bin doch nicht blöd” still echoes
and soon a Chinese e‑commerce giant at the wheel?
is this what resilience looks like 🇪🇺?
#MediaMarkt #Ceconomy #resilience
Chinese retailer JD.com is in gesprek om MediaMarkt-moederbedrijf over te nemen
Het Chinese bedrijf JD.com zou serieuze onderhandelingen voeren met Ceconomy, het moederbedrijf van MediaMarkt. Ceconomy bevestigt in gesprek te zijn over een mogelijke overname, maar er is nog niets ...
tweakers.net
July 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
JD might take over MediaMarkt’s parent company 🤯
that one hits weird…
MediaMarkt always felt very German —
“Ich bin doch nicht blöd” still echoes
and soon a Chinese e‑commerce giant at the wheel?
is this what resilience looks like 🇪🇺?
#MediaMarkt #Ceconomy #resilience
that one hits weird…
MediaMarkt always felt very German —
“Ich bin doch nicht blöd” still echoes
and soon a Chinese e‑commerce giant at the wheel?
is this what resilience looks like 🇪🇺?
#MediaMarkt #Ceconomy #resilience
Germany’s federal state Baden-Württemberg just discovered it had 1440 unfilled teacher positions.
Not because there were not enough teachers.
But because of a software error.
For years, the system—called DIPSY, like a Teletubby—introduced ghost 👻 teachers.
"Wir können alles. Besides digitalization."
Not because there were not enough teachers.
But because of a software error.
For years, the system—called DIPSY, like a Teletubby—introduced ghost 👻 teachers.
"Wir können alles. Besides digitalization."
July 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Germany’s federal state Baden-Württemberg just discovered it had 1440 unfilled teacher positions.
Not because there were not enough teachers.
But because of a software error.
For years, the system—called DIPSY, like a Teletubby—introduced ghost 👻 teachers.
"Wir können alles. Besides digitalization."
Not because there were not enough teachers.
But because of a software error.
For years, the system—called DIPSY, like a Teletubby—introduced ghost 👻 teachers.
"Wir können alles. Besides digitalization."
Despite the name (yes, people are bitching about it), #BitChat hits a nerve and strikes me a compelling idea.
Comms without internet or Starlink?
That’s maybe real #resilience using peer-to-peer.
Local-first tools matter especially when things get weird. #p2p
[1/3]
Comms without internet or Starlink?
That’s maybe real #resilience using peer-to-peer.
Local-first tools matter especially when things get weird. #p2p
[1/3]
Meet Bitchat, a WhatsApp rival that works without internet
Jack Dorsey, Twitter's co-founder, has launched a new peer-to-peer messaging app that operates entirely over Bluetooth and promises encrypted, ephemeral chats.
www.newsbytesapp.com
July 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Despite the name (yes, people are bitching about it), #BitChat hits a nerve and strikes me a compelling idea.
Comms without internet or Starlink?
That’s maybe real #resilience using peer-to-peer.
Local-first tools matter especially when things get weird. #p2p
[1/3]
Comms without internet or Starlink?
That’s maybe real #resilience using peer-to-peer.
Local-first tools matter especially when things get weird. #p2p
[1/3]
I myself recently stopped using GitHub Copilot because it became less and less the assistant I am looking for... 🤖
Why GitHub Copilot Isn’t Your Coding Partner
These days ‘AI’ is everywhere, including in software development. Coming hot on the heels of approaches like eXtreme Programming and Pair Programming, there’s now a new kind of pa…
hackaday.com
July 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I myself recently stopped using GitHub Copilot because it became less and less the assistant I am looking for... 🤖
An interesting summary about the state of Volkswagen and its impact on Germany. It aligns well with several German sources I’ve seen.
The scary thing is that similar developments might be coming up for BMW, Audi, Mercedes—and many of their suppliers.
[1/3] #EuropeEconomy #MobilityTransition
The scary thing is that similar developments might be coming up for BMW, Audi, Mercedes—and many of their suppliers.
[1/3] #EuropeEconomy #MobilityTransition
Can Volkswagen reinvent itself for the electric era? | FT Film
YouTube video by Financial Times
youtu.be
July 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
An interesting summary about the state of Volkswagen and its impact on Germany. It aligns well with several German sources I’ve seen.
The scary thing is that similar developments might be coming up for BMW, Audi, Mercedes—and many of their suppliers.
[1/3] #EuropeEconomy #MobilityTransition
The scary thing is that similar developments might be coming up for BMW, Audi, Mercedes—and many of their suppliers.
[1/3] #EuropeEconomy #MobilityTransition
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BREAKING: Israel's defense minister Israel Katz said he had instructed the Israeli military to 'respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with high-intensity strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran.' Follow Reuters live coverage: reut.rs/4ehxCEo
June 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
BREAKING: Israel's defense minister Israel Katz said he had instructed the Israeli military to 'respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with high-intensity strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran.' Follow Reuters live coverage: reut.rs/4ehxCEo
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Dutch economy grew faster than expected in early 2025 www.dutchnews.nl?p=253665
Dutch economy grew faster than expected in early 2025
www.dutchnews.nl
June 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Dutch economy grew faster than expected in early 2025 www.dutchnews.nl?p=253665
Den Haag mornings bring their surprises.
Green #parakeets are regulars... Exotic, playful but a bit noisy...
But today I spotted a white dove for the first time.
May it stand as a symbol of what the #NATO summit should aim for as a final goal: #peace and #ceasefire.
Green #parakeets are regulars... Exotic, playful but a bit noisy...
But today I spotted a white dove for the first time.
May it stand as a symbol of what the #NATO summit should aim for as a final goal: #peace and #ceasefire.
June 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Den Haag mornings bring their surprises.
Green #parakeets are regulars... Exotic, playful but a bit noisy...
But today I spotted a white dove for the first time.
May it stand as a symbol of what the #NATO summit should aim for as a final goal: #peace and #ceasefire.
Green #parakeets are regulars... Exotic, playful but a bit noisy...
But today I spotted a white dove for the first time.
May it stand as a symbol of what the #NATO summit should aim for as a final goal: #peace and #ceasefire.
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We are shaping the future of tourism and want to hear from you!
Contribute to our public consultation and share your views on sustainability, digitalisation and innovation.
🗣️ Have your say! 👉 europa.eu/!cgFnQj
Contribute to our public consultation and share your views on sustainability, digitalisation and innovation.
🗣️ Have your say! 👉 europa.eu/!cgFnQj
June 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We are shaping the future of tourism and want to hear from you!
Contribute to our public consultation and share your views on sustainability, digitalisation and innovation.
🗣️ Have your say! 👉 europa.eu/!cgFnQj
Contribute to our public consultation and share your views on sustainability, digitalisation and innovation.
🗣️ Have your say! 👉 europa.eu/!cgFnQj
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Five things to remember about war:
June 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Five things to remember about war:
After Hegsweth’s masterclass in the defense of incompetency during the overdue Senate hearings these past weeks...
The next one on the bench... Being unaware of tax breaks to the #hyperrich...
Something which
should face opposition even from the rich.
The next one on the bench... Being unaware of tax breaks to the #hyperrich...
Something which
should face opposition even from the rich.
Bernie Sanders destroys Trump's Treasury Secretary in Senate Committee hearing
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
youtu.be
June 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
After Hegsweth’s masterclass in the defense of incompetency during the overdue Senate hearings these past weeks...
The next one on the bench... Being unaware of tax breaks to the #hyperrich...
Something which
should face opposition even from the rich.
The next one on the bench... Being unaware of tax breaks to the #hyperrich...
Something which
should face opposition even from the rich.
Just logging some thoughts after watching that talk by Andrej @karpathy.bsky.social
Probably not a talk for everybody #nerdy. But I really enjoyed it.
Also liked that one can see that even he was enjoying giving it... 😊
Probably not a talk for everybody #nerdy. But I really enjoyed it.
Also liked that one can see that even he was enjoying giving it... 😊
Andrej Karpathy: Software Is Changing (Again)
YouTube video by Y Combinator
youtu.be
June 21, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Just logging some thoughts after watching that talk by Andrej @karpathy.bsky.social
Probably not a talk for everybody #nerdy. But I really enjoyed it.
Also liked that one can see that even he was enjoying giving it... 😊
Probably not a talk for everybody #nerdy. But I really enjoyed it.
Also liked that one can see that even he was enjoying giving it... 😊
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This week we are celebrating Erasmus!
Since its launch, Erasmus+ has empowered millions to learn, train, teach, volunteer, and grow, across Europe and beyond.
From students to lifelong learners and teachers, it brings people together, enriches communities and changes lives.
More→ europa.eu/!FfgbHX
Since its launch, Erasmus+ has empowered millions to learn, train, teach, volunteer, and grow, across Europe and beyond.
From students to lifelong learners and teachers, it brings people together, enriches communities and changes lives.
More→ europa.eu/!FfgbHX
June 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
This week we are celebrating Erasmus!
Since its launch, Erasmus+ has empowered millions to learn, train, teach, volunteer, and grow, across Europe and beyond.
From students to lifelong learners and teachers, it brings people together, enriches communities and changes lives.
More→ europa.eu/!FfgbHX
Since its launch, Erasmus+ has empowered millions to learn, train, teach, volunteer, and grow, across Europe and beyond.
From students to lifelong learners and teachers, it brings people together, enriches communities and changes lives.
More→ europa.eu/!FfgbHX
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NATO has announced the program for the summit on June 24 and 25, 2025, in The Hague. Dozens of heads of state and government leaders from NATO countries will gather at the World Forum to discuss inter...
Source: Foreign Affairs
Source: Foreign Affairs
NATO Summit Program 2025 Announced
NATO has announced the program for the summit on June 24 and 25, 2025, in The Hague. Dozens of heads of state and government leaders from NATO countries will gather at the World Forum to discuss international security and current global developments. Foreign and Defense ministers will also participate.
openrijk.nl
June 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
NATO has announced the program for the summit on June 24 and 25, 2025, in The Hague. Dozens of heads of state and government leaders from NATO countries will gather at the World Forum to discuss inter...
Source: Foreign Affairs
Source: Foreign Affairs
Proud of Den Haag.....And to be living here... #trots
More than 100,000 demonstrators from across the Netherlands rallied for the second time in the past month, wearing red and marching through The Hague to symbolically create a line they say the Dutch government has failed to draw to halt Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
June 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Proud of Den Haag.....And to be living here... #trots
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No King’s Day: Anti-Trump protests hit Amsterdam www.dutchnews.nl?p=253242
No King’s Day: Anti-Trump protests hit Amsterdam
www.dutchnews.nl
June 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
No King’s Day: Anti-Trump protests hit Amsterdam www.dutchnews.nl?p=253242
Loved to see that so many had something better to do... joining the #noKings demonstrations instead of watching that ridiculous mix of military and birthday show.
June 15, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Loved to see that so many had something better to do... joining the #noKings demonstrations instead of watching that ridiculous mix of military and birthday show.
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Yes, this is fascism.
For years, historians and experts were cautious about using the f-word to describe today's events. But that hesitation is gone now. 🧵
For years, historians and experts were cautious about using the f-word to describe today's events. But that hesitation is gone now. 🧵
June 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yes, this is fascism.
For years, historians and experts were cautious about using the f-word to describe today's events. But that hesitation is gone now. 🧵
For years, historians and experts were cautious about using the f-word to describe today's events. But that hesitation is gone now. 🧵