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I cannot stress it enough: deGoogle your life. #degoogle
How (and why) to deGoogle your life and protect your privacy | Proton
Google is one of the biggest obstacles to privacy. This article will explore how and why to deGoogle yourself to reclaim and protect your digital privacy.
proton.me
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I cannot stress it enough: deGoogle your life. #degoogle
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Apple says study proves the EU is wrong about lowering app prices
Apple says study proves the EU is wrong about lowering app prices
Apple’s opposition to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation took a turn back in September when the company started arguing that the law should be repealed. It also suggested that more new features would be delayed for EU customers, and perhaps even new hardware.
The company is now claiming a new study proves that the DMA fails to live up to one of its core promises: reducing app prices …
more…
9to5mac.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Apple says study proves the EU is wrong about lowering app prices
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For the last few years, Mac users are facing a wave of fake apps on Microsoft-owned GitHub that disguise themselves as popular software, only to trick victims into handing over their passwords.
Microsoft is still leaving Mac users exposed to GitHub Mac malware flood
For the last few years, Mac users are facing a wave of fake apps on Microsoft-owned GitHub that disguise themselves as popular software, only to trick victims into handing over their passwords.
appleinsider.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
For the last few years, Mac users are facing a wave of fake apps on Microsoft-owned GitHub that disguise themselves as popular software, only to trick victims into handing over their passwords.
EU's Digital Marketing Act (DMA) is blocking innovation, but the act is only targeting 6 big-tech companies.
The European Union has invited comments on how effective its Digital Markets Act is, so Apple has taken the opportunity to file objections that are unusually strong, unusually vehement -- and also absolutely right.
EU Digital Markets Act benefits only other big tech companies and hurts customers, says Apple
The European Union has invited comments on how effective its Digital Markets Act is, so Apple has taken the opportunity to file objections that are unusually strong, unusually vehement -- and also absolutely right.
appleinsider.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
EU's Digital Marketing Act (DMA) is blocking innovation, but the act is only targeting 6 big-tech companies.
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The teardown of the iPhone 17 Pro has provided more answers about scratches on the model, while also giving a close-up view of the vapor chamber cooling system.
iPhone 17 Pro teardown reveals vapor chamber, explains scratches
The teardown of the iPhone 17 Pro has provided more answers about scratches on the model, while also giving a close-up view of the vapor chamber cooling system.
appleinsider.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The teardown of the iPhone 17 Pro has provided more answers about scratches on the model, while also giving a close-up view of the vapor chamber cooling system.
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It sounds like Bluesky is getting serious about giving some users the boot, with the company saying it will be doing more to “enforce our moderation policies to better cultivate a space for healthy conversations.”
Bluesky says it’s getting more aggressive about moderation and enforcement | TechCrunch
It sounds like Bluesky is getting serious about giving some users the boot, with the company saying it will be doing more to “enforce our moderation policies to better cultivate a space for healthy conversations.”
techcrunch.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It sounds like Bluesky is getting serious about giving some users the boot, with the company saying it will be doing more to “enforce our moderation policies to better cultivate a space for healthy conversations.”
How much I miss this...
*beep!* Good morning/afternoon, y'all. Hope the week ahead treats you kindly 💜
September 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
How much I miss this...
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For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data
For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data | TechCrunch
AI tools are increasingly asking for gross levels of access to your personal data under the guise of needing it to work.
techcrunch.com
July 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data
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Use Signal. We promise, no AI clutter, and no surveillance ads, whatever the rest of the industry does. <3
June 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Use Signal. We promise, no AI clutter, and no surveillance ads, whatever the rest of the industry does. <3
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Every few years, we sign up for yet another platform just to keep in touch with our friends. Private platforms have locked users in for too long, causing a lack of innovation & competition in social media.
Bluesky aims to fundamentally change this.
Live in 20 min with @jay.bsky.team:
Bluesky aims to fundamentally change this.
Live in 20 min with @jay.bsky.team:
Bluesky's CEO on the Future of Social Media | SXSW LIVE
YouTube video by SXSW
www.youtube.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Every few years, we sign up for yet another platform just to keep in touch with our friends. Private platforms have locked users in for too long, causing a lack of innovation & competition in social media.
Bluesky aims to fundamentally change this.
Live in 20 min with @jay.bsky.team:
Bluesky aims to fundamentally change this.
Live in 20 min with @jay.bsky.team:
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Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
March 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Finally, social media that's billionaire-proof. ⚡
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
Bluesky's first IRL ads spotted in @boston.gov @mbta.com.
Let's approach UK's privacy violation legally... good move.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor - 9to5Mac
According to a letter seen by 9to5Mac, the Trump Administration is investigating whether the UK may have broken a bilateral...
9to5mac.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Let's approach UK's privacy violation legally... good move.
Encryption is important, thank you.
I'm proud to be among 107+ security experts and organizations calling on the UK Home Office to abandon its push for backdoors into encrypted services. Weakening encryption puts everyone at risk. Read the letter and join the fight for digital security.
www.globalencryption.org
February 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Encryption is important, thank you.
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Apple and Google take down malicious mobile apps from their app stores
Apple and Google take down malicious mobile apps from their app stores
Apple and Google have pulled as many as 20 apps from their respective apps for carrying a data-stealing malware.
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
tcrn.ch
February 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Apple and Google take down malicious mobile apps from their app stores
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Video: Starlink satellites now work with iPhone, but the change has caused confusion and concern. Here's what the feature means, how it works, and how you can disable it if you so choose.
How to use Starlink with iPhone & how to disable it if you don't want it
Starlink satellites now work with iPhone, but the change has caused confusion and concern. Here's what the feature means, how it works, and how you can disable it if you so choose.
appleinsider.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Video: Starlink satellites now work with iPhone, but the change has caused confusion and concern. Here's what the feature means, how it works, and how you can disable it if you so choose.
No way UK. Encryption exists for a reason, stop thinking that this can change because governments want to gain more power. 🤨
UK government demands Apple backdoor to encrypted cloud data: report
UK government demands Apple backdoor to encrypted cloud data: report
Apple is likely to stop providing its encrypted cloud service to U.K. users
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tcrn.ch
February 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
No way UK. Encryption exists for a reason, stop thinking that this can change because governments want to gain more power. 🤨
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bluesky’s public launch was one year ago today
February 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
bluesky’s public launch was one year ago today
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NEW: Elon Musk’s DOGE is working on a custom chatbot called GSAi.
The project is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.
The project is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi
The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.
www.wired.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
NEW: Elon Musk’s DOGE is working on a custom chatbot called GSAi.
The project is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.
The project is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.
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Flashes, a photo-sharing app for Bluesky, opens beta
As a Bluesky client, it supports photo posts of up to 4 images + videos of up to 1 minute in length
Users who post on Flashes will also have their posts appear on Bluesky, and Bluesky users’ comments on those posts will also appear on Flashes
As a Bluesky client, it supports photo posts of up to 4 images + videos of up to 1 minute in length
Users who post on Flashes will also have their posts appear on Bluesky, and Bluesky users’ comments on those posts will also appear on Flashes
Flashes, a photo-sharing app for Bluesky, opens beta | TechCrunch
Flashes, an Instagram alternative built on top of the Bluesky social network, is now opening its doors to beta testers. Announced just weeks ago, the app
techcrunch.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Flashes, a photo-sharing app for Bluesky, opens beta
As a Bluesky client, it supports photo posts of up to 4 images + videos of up to 1 minute in length
Users who post on Flashes will also have their posts appear on Bluesky, and Bluesky users’ comments on those posts will also appear on Flashes
As a Bluesky client, it supports photo posts of up to 4 images + videos of up to 1 minute in length
Users who post on Flashes will also have their posts appear on Bluesky, and Bluesky users’ comments on those posts will also appear on Flashes
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Boston Dynamics joins forces with its former CEO to speed the learning of its Atlas humanoid robot
Boston Dynamics joins forces with its former CEO to speed the learning of its Atlas humanoid robot
Boston Dynamics Wednesday announced a partnership designed to bring improved reinforcement learning to its electric Atlas humanoid robot. The tie-up is with the Robotics & AI Institute (RAI Institute), earlier known as The Boston Dynamics AI Institute.…
tcrn.ch
February 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Boston Dynamics joins forces with its former CEO to speed the learning of its Atlas humanoid robot
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U.S. Democratic Representative Mark Pocan plans to introduce a bill designed to ban “special government employees” like Elon Musk from having federal contracts so they can’t steer spending towards their own self-interest.
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February 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
U.S. Democratic Representative Mark Pocan plans to introduce a bill designed to ban “special government employees” like Elon Musk from having federal contracts so they can’t steer spending towards their own self-interest.
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