Miami Tech Enthusiast Club 📎
@m-tec.bsky.social
MTEC (Miami Tech Enthusiast Club) is a club dedicated to fostering a local community who are interested in technology in the broadest sense while facilitating advocacy for digital and consumer rights.
https://mtec.bearblog.dev/
https://mtec.bearblog.dev/
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Join us for our next meeting on Wed, Nov 12 at 7:30 PM!
It's online via Jitsi and we have a great time talking tech and learning about how we can fight to make it less cringe.
Learn more: mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech #Florida #Security #Privacy #DigitalRights
It's online via Jitsi and we have a great time talking tech and learning about how we can fight to make it less cringe.
Learn more: mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech #Florida #Security #Privacy #DigitalRights
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
We're suing the city of San Jose for its pervasive ALPR surveillance program. With nearly 500 ALPRs, the SJPD allows its officers to search millions of records, all without a warrant. These unconstitutional searches must be stopped. Read the complaint: www.eff.org/cases/siren...
We're suing the city of San Jose for its pervasive ALPR surveillance program. With nearly 500 ALPRs, the SJPD allows its officers to search millions of records, all without a warrant. These unconstitutional searches must be stopped. Read the complaint: www.eff.org/cases/siren...
SIREN and CAIR-CA v. San Jose
The San Jose Police Department has blanketed the city’s roadways with nearly five hundred Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs). The police department uses this unblinking surveillance network to
www.eff.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
We're suing the city of San Jose for its pervasive ALPR surveillance program. With nearly 500 ALPRs, the SJPD allows its officers to search millions of records, all without a warrant. These unconstitutional searches must be stopped. Read the complaint: www.eff.org/cases/siren...
We're suing the city of San Jose for its pervasive ALPR surveillance program. With nearly 500 ALPRs, the SJPD allows its officers to search millions of records, all without a warrant. These unconstitutional searches must be stopped. Read the complaint: www.eff.org/cases/siren...
Call your representatives in Congress and tell them to OPPOSE the GUARD Act!
It is a Trojan horse to identify every user of an AI chatbot, whether it be ChatGPT or AI summaries in Google.
More info: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Take action: act.eff.org/action/tell-...
#GUARDAct #Privacy #Miami
It is a Trojan horse to identify every user of an AI chatbot, whether it be ChatGPT or AI summaries in Google.
More info: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Take action: act.eff.org/action/tell-...
#GUARDAct #Privacy #Miami
A Surveillance Mandate Disguised As Child Safety: Why the GUARD Act Won't Keep Us Safe
A new bill sponsored by Sen. Hawley (R-MO), Sen. Blumenthal (D-CT), Sen. Britt (R-AL), Sen. Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Murphy (D-CT) would require AI chatbots to verify all users’ ages, prohibit minors f...
www.eff.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Call your representatives in Congress and tell them to OPPOSE the GUARD Act!
It is a Trojan horse to identify every user of an AI chatbot, whether it be ChatGPT or AI summaries in Google.
More info: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Take action: act.eff.org/action/tell-...
#GUARDAct #Privacy #Miami
It is a Trojan horse to identify every user of an AI chatbot, whether it be ChatGPT or AI summaries in Google.
More info: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Take action: act.eff.org/action/tell-...
#GUARDAct #Privacy #Miami
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🚨 DoorDash just confirmed a data breach affecting customers, delivery workers, and merchants. Names, emails, phone numbers, and physical addresses were exposed. But here's where it gets wild...
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🚨 DoorDash just confirmed a data breach affecting customers, delivery workers, and merchants. Names, emails, phone numbers, and physical addresses were exposed. But here's where it gets wild...
Seems like progress is being made through the Keep Android Open campaign. Google is saying that now there will be a way to still sideload applications without being a part of their verification program, but they want to make it harder.
Keep up the pressure!
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Keep up the pressure!
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Google will let Android power users bypass upcoming sideloading restrictions
Google will preserve sideloading for power users, but it hasn’t decided how that will work yet.
arstechnica.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Seems like progress is being made through the Keep Android Open campaign. Google is saying that now there will be a way to still sideload applications without being a part of their verification program, but they want to make it harder.
Keep up the pressure!
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Keep up the pressure!
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Join our meeting tonight at 7:30 PM ET! Link will be provided on the events page of our site when we start.
Great chance to hang out with techies in Miami who also care about things like digital privacy and actually owning our stuff!
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Florida #Tech #Privacy
Great chance to hang out with techies in Miami who also care about things like digital privacy and actually owning our stuff!
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Florida #Tech #Privacy
November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Join our meeting tonight at 7:30 PM ET! Link will be provided on the events page of our site when we start.
Great chance to hang out with techies in Miami who also care about things like digital privacy and actually owning our stuff!
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Florida #Tech #Privacy
Great chance to hang out with techies in Miami who also care about things like digital privacy and actually owning our stuff!
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Florida #Tech #Privacy
Are you trying to connect with people in #Florida about digital rights? One spot you can check out is the Clippies Zulip chat that Louis Rossmann is running! There are a few of us in there trying to figure out how to tackle #Flock in our state
Join us: clippies.zulipchat.com/login/
#Miami #Privacy
Join us: clippies.zulipchat.com/login/
#Miami #Privacy
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Are you trying to connect with people in #Florida about digital rights? One spot you can check out is the Clippies Zulip chat that Louis Rossmann is running! There are a few of us in there trying to figure out how to tackle #Flock in our state
Join us: clippies.zulipchat.com/login/
#Miami #Privacy
Join us: clippies.zulipchat.com/login/
#Miami #Privacy
Here are some resources for learning more about how to protect your digital privacy, as well as info about consumer rights and how to take action!
Are there any you would add to the list? (Our page is still work in progress)
mtec.bearblog.dev/resources/
#Privacy #Miami #Florida #Tech #Security
Are there any you would add to the list? (Our page is still work in progress)
mtec.bearblog.dev/resources/
#Privacy #Miami #Florida #Tech #Security
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Join us for our next meeting on Wed, Nov 12 at 7:30 PM!
It's online via Jitsi and we have a great time talking tech and learning about how we can fight to make it less cringe.
Learn more: mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech #Florida #Security #Privacy #DigitalRights
It's online via Jitsi and we have a great time talking tech and learning about how we can fight to make it less cringe.
Learn more: mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech #Florida #Security #Privacy #DigitalRights
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Join us for our next meeting on Wed, Nov 12 at 7:30 PM!
It's online via Jitsi and we have a great time talking tech and learning about how we can fight to make it less cringe.
Learn more: mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech #Florida #Security #Privacy #DigitalRights
It's online via Jitsi and we have a great time talking tech and learning about how we can fight to make it less cringe.
Learn more: mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech #Florida #Security #Privacy #DigitalRights
If you want to install an app from a developer you trust, you should be able to do that regardless of what your OS maker thinks.
Google wants to make sure all Android apps you use are approved by them no matter what.
Contact your gov and tell them no!
keepandroidopen.org
#Tech #Android #Miami
Google wants to make sure all Android apps you use are approved by them no matter what.
Contact your gov and tell them no!
keepandroidopen.org
#Tech #Android #Miami
Keep Android Open
Advocating for Android as a free, open platform for everyone to build apps on.
keepandroidopen.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
If you want to install an app from a developer you trust, you should be able to do that regardless of what your OS maker thinks.
Google wants to make sure all Android apps you use are approved by them no matter what.
Contact your gov and tell them no!
keepandroidopen.org
#Tech #Android #Miami
Google wants to make sure all Android apps you use are approved by them no matter what.
Contact your gov and tell them no!
keepandroidopen.org
#Tech #Android #Miami
Do you have a story about trying to do more advocacy around digital or consumer rights? What has your experience been in 2025 in talking with others?
#Privacy #ConsumerRights #Tech #Miami #Florida
#Privacy #ConsumerRights #Tech #Miami #Florida
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Do you have a story about trying to do more advocacy around digital or consumer rights? What has your experience been in 2025 in talking with others?
#Privacy #ConsumerRights #Tech #Miami #Florida
#Privacy #ConsumerRights #Tech #Miami #Florida
Had a great time at our 2nd ever meeting!
The calls to action for this meeting were:
* Contacting gov for the Keep Android Open campaign: keepandroidopen.org
* Joining the deFlock movement from Louis Rossmann's chat: clippies.zulipchat.com/join/sx7hnox...
Great opportunities to get involved!
The calls to action for this meeting were:
* Contacting gov for the Keep Android Open campaign: keepandroidopen.org
* Joining the deFlock movement from Louis Rossmann's chat: clippies.zulipchat.com/join/sx7hnox...
Great opportunities to get involved!
October 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Had a great time at our 2nd ever meeting!
The calls to action for this meeting were:
* Contacting gov for the Keep Android Open campaign: keepandroidopen.org
* Joining the deFlock movement from Louis Rossmann's chat: clippies.zulipchat.com/join/sx7hnox...
Great opportunities to get involved!
The calls to action for this meeting were:
* Contacting gov for the Keep Android Open campaign: keepandroidopen.org
* Joining the deFlock movement from Louis Rossmann's chat: clippies.zulipchat.com/join/sx7hnox...
Great opportunities to get involved!
Starting our general meeting in a few minutes. If you're in Miami, join us! Link to the call on this page.
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Privacy #RightToRepair #Miami #Florida
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Privacy #RightToRepair #Miami #Florida
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Starting our general meeting in a few minutes. If you're in Miami, join us! Link to the call on this page.
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Privacy #RightToRepair #Miami #Florida
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Privacy #RightToRepair #Miami #Florida
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I’ve been a fan of @eff.org for a long time, and I’m joining them in the fight to #TakeBackCTRL. Authoritarians are using tech to spy on us and silence our voices. Technology should enhance our lives and support democracy, not make them worse. Join the fight today: takebackctrl.org
Take Back CTRL
Dont let tyrants co-opt tech. Join EFF and help fight back
takebackctrl.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’ve been a fan of @eff.org for a long time, and I’m joining them in the fight to #TakeBackCTRL. Authoritarians are using tech to spy on us and silence our voices. Technology should enhance our lives and support democracy, not make them worse. Join the fight today: takebackctrl.org
As this club is starting, we're using it as an opportunity to see how far you can go with free and open source software as well as open or decentralized platforms.
That's why our social media is only on Bluesky and Mastodon - to respect people by default!
Hopefully that won't have to change 😅
That's why our social media is only on Bluesky and Mastodon - to respect people by default!
Hopefully that won't have to change 😅
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
As this club is starting, we're using it as an opportunity to see how far you can go with free and open source software as well as open or decentralized platforms.
That's why our social media is only on Bluesky and Mastodon - to respect people by default!
Hopefully that won't have to change 😅
That's why our social media is only on Bluesky and Mastodon - to respect people by default!
Hopefully that won't have to change 😅
Our next meeting is on Wed, October 29 at 7:30 PM ET (Virtual)!
Join us as we hang out. If you don't bring a topic then we may be talking about smartphones.
At the end we will cover calls to action so that we can continue to chip away at community needs!
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech
Join us as we hang out. If you don't bring a topic then we may be talking about smartphones.
At the end we will cover calls to action so that we can continue to chip away at community needs!
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech
October 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Our next meeting is on Wed, October 29 at 7:30 PM ET (Virtual)!
Join us as we hang out. If you don't bring a topic then we may be talking about smartphones.
At the end we will cover calls to action so that we can continue to chip away at community needs!
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech
Join us as we hang out. If you don't bring a topic then we may be talking about smartphones.
At the end we will cover calls to action so that we can continue to chip away at community needs!
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Tech
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🎉Biggest #privacy win of the week: Bill C2 was blocked! 💪
Can't believe we missed this, it's a HUGE victory for Canadians - and the whole world. 🔒 🇨🇦
➡️ Learn more on bill #C2: tuta.com/blog/canada-...
📢 You can still sign the petition, the more, the merrier 👏 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Can't believe we missed this, it's a HUGE victory for Canadians - and the whole world. 🔒 🇨🇦
➡️ Learn more on bill #C2: tuta.com/blog/canada-...
📢 You can still sign the petition, the more, the merrier 👏 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎉Biggest #privacy win of the week: Bill C2 was blocked! 💪
Can't believe we missed this, it's a HUGE victory for Canadians - and the whole world. 🔒 🇨🇦
➡️ Learn more on bill #C2: tuta.com/blog/canada-...
📢 You can still sign the petition, the more, the merrier 👏 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Can't believe we missed this, it's a HUGE victory for Canadians - and the whole world. 🔒 🇨🇦
➡️ Learn more on bill #C2: tuta.com/blog/canada-...
📢 You can still sign the petition, the more, the merrier 👏 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Electronic Frontier Alliance members get support from a community of like-minded grassroots organizers from across the US. If your group wants to help defend our digital rights, consider joining today. efa.eff.org/
About EFA
The Electronic Frontier Alliance (EFA) is a grassroots network made up of independent community organizations. Allies across the United States work to support digital rights and empower their local communities.
The EFA brings these like-minded organizations together to build mutual support and to help each other improve. All members retain...
efa.eff.org
October 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Electronic Frontier Alliance members get support from a community of like-minded grassroots organizers from across the US. If your group wants to help defend our digital rights, consider joining today. efa.eff.org/
DEF CON Franklin is a great example of taking the knowledge we have about cybersecurity and using it to help our local communities.
We hope Miami has good practices in place, but it doesn't hurt to call about it!
#Miami #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Florida
We hope Miami has good practices in place, but it doesn't hurt to call about it!
#Miami #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Florida
Our critical infrastructure is vulnerable and being targeted by nation states. They need help to be more secure and resilient. @projectfranklin.bsky.social co-founder Jake Braun explains the challenges and how we can help to secure our systems.
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/10/13/p...
Project Franklin Wants You - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast
Our critical infrastructure is vulnerable and under attack by nation state actors, either for profit or perhaps even to establish a beachhead for future...
podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
DEF CON Franklin is a great example of taking the knowledge we have about cybersecurity and using it to help our local communities.
We hope Miami has good practices in place, but it doesn't hurt to call about it!
#Miami #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Florida
We hope Miami has good practices in place, but it doesn't hurt to call about it!
#Miami #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Florida
We just had our first club meeting! Thanks to those who were able to join as we kick off the creation of this new group.
We discussed why MTEC exists and what our short term goals are as we learn how to have fun and speak up for digital and consumer rights.
Looking forward to the next meeting!
We discussed why MTEC exists and what our short term goals are as we learn how to have fun and speak up for digital and consumer rights.
Looking forward to the next meeting!
October 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We just had our first club meeting! Thanks to those who were able to join as we kick off the creation of this new group.
We discussed why MTEC exists and what our short term goals are as we learn how to have fun and speak up for digital and consumer rights.
Looking forward to the next meeting!
We discussed why MTEC exists and what our short term goals are as we learn how to have fun and speak up for digital and consumer rights.
Looking forward to the next meeting!
Join us today at 7:30 PM ET! We will be having our first meeting online to introduce ourselves and talk about the goals of our club. It will be a great time!
Link to join the meeting will be provided at this page:
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Florida #Privacy #Security #RightToRepair
Link to join the meeting will be provided at this page:
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Florida #Privacy #Security #RightToRepair
October 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Join us today at 7:30 PM ET! We will be having our first meeting online to introduce ourselves and talk about the goals of our club. It will be a great time!
Link to join the meeting will be provided at this page:
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Florida #Privacy #Security #RightToRepair
Link to join the meeting will be provided at this page:
mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #Florida #Privacy #Security #RightToRepair
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Our first general meeting will be on Wed, Oct 15 at 7:30 PM EDT!
Besides getting to know everyone, we'll cover the values we're bringing to the club overall and what our short term goals are for organizing. :)
📅 mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #SouthFlorida #Florida #Tech #Privacy #Security
Besides getting to know everyone, we'll cover the values we're bringing to the club overall and what our short term goals are for organizing. :)
📅 mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #SouthFlorida #Florida #Tech #Privacy #Security
October 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Our first general meeting will be on Wed, Oct 15 at 7:30 PM EDT!
Besides getting to know everyone, we'll cover the values we're bringing to the club overall and what our short term goals are for organizing. :)
📅 mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #SouthFlorida #Florida #Tech #Privacy #Security
Besides getting to know everyone, we'll cover the values we're bringing to the club overall and what our short term goals are for organizing. :)
📅 mtec.bearblog.dev/events/
#Miami #SouthFlorida #Florida #Tech #Privacy #Security
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Today is the day Mr. Hummelgaard wanted to push through a vote on Chat Control in the EU Council. But he failed! 🎉
However, Chat Control will be back.
#ChatControl is nothing but a Trojan Horse for citizens and businesses in Europe. Why?
🧵 (1/7)
However, Chat Control will be back.
#ChatControl is nothing but a Trojan Horse for citizens and businesses in Europe. Why?
🧵 (1/7)
October 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Today is the day Mr. Hummelgaard wanted to push through a vote on Chat Control in the EU Council. But he failed! 🎉
However, Chat Control will be back.
#ChatControl is nothing but a Trojan Horse for citizens and businesses in Europe. Why?
🧵 (1/7)
However, Chat Control will be back.
#ChatControl is nothing but a Trojan Horse for citizens and businesses in Europe. Why?
🧵 (1/7)
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The Senate Intelligence Authorization Act contains a major change that would allow the CIA’s top lawyer to avoid the Senate confirmation process. In an era of creeping authoritarianism this could hasten the Intelligence Community’s use as a tool of political espionage. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
EFF and Other Organizations: Keep Key Intelligence Positions Senate
In a joint letter to the ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence committees, EFF has joined with 20 other organizations, including the ACLU, Brennan Center, CDT, Asian Americans
www.eff.org
October 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Senate Intelligence Authorization Act contains a major change that would allow the CIA’s top lawyer to avoid the Senate confirmation process. In an era of creeping authoritarianism this could hasten the Intelligence Community’s use as a tool of political espionage. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Louis Rossmann's advocacy group is running a campaign to get Microsoft to extend Windows 10 security updates for all users.
Think of your friends, family, and community members who are still on Windows 10 and sign this petition! Do it to protect their security!
fulu.org/take-action
Think of your friends, family, and community members who are still on Windows 10 and sign this petition! Do it to protect their security!
fulu.org/take-action
Microsoft plans to end Windows 10 updates on October 14, 2025. 400 million cannot upgrade. Microsoft is providing free, unconditional security updates to consumers in Europe - but nowhere else. Add your name to demand free security updates for everyone. fulu.org/take-action
FULU Foundation - Fighting for Digital Ownership Rights
Restoring freedom, autonomy, and real ownership in a digital-first world
fulu.org
October 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Louis Rossmann's advocacy group is running a campaign to get Microsoft to extend Windows 10 security updates for all users.
Think of your friends, family, and community members who are still on Windows 10 and sign this petition! Do it to protect their security!
fulu.org/take-action
Think of your friends, family, and community members who are still on Windows 10 and sign this petition! Do it to protect their security!
fulu.org/take-action
goals 🤩
We were honored to be featured in @eff.org's ongoing series profiling EFA (Electronic Frontier Alliance) members.
EFF Austin: Organizing and Making a Difference in Central Texas
Austin, Texas is a major tech hub with a population that’s engaged in advocacy and paying attention. Since 1991, EFF-Austin an independent nonprofit civil liberties organization, has been the proverbi...
www.eff.org
October 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
goals 🤩