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2026-05-05 02:50:10 · Linux & DevOps
EFF's submission reveals seven key concerns about media repression in Palestine, including journalist killings, censorship, and digital isolation.
2026-05-05 02:49:45 · Finance & Crypto
Ten insights on digital rights evolution after Arab Spring: from term birth to pioneer groups, human rights linkage, geopolitics, diaspora role, and future challenges.
2026-05-05 02:49:15 · Open Source
States are blocking public access to ALPR surveillance data, undermining transparency and accountability. This listicle explains the issue and offers solutions.
2026-05-05 02:48:50 · Privacy & Law
Utah's SB 73 law targeting VPNs for bypassing age verification takes effect May 6, 2026. Learn 7 critical facts including location tracking, instruction bans, and the liability trap.
2026-05-05 02:48:24 · Digital Marketing
Learn 10 essential steps to bridge your Mastodon, Bluesky, and other federated accounts using tools like Bridgy Fed, enabling cross-platform posting without walled gardens.
2026-05-05 02:47:55 · Finance & Crypto
EFF's 10 key recommendations for the EU Digital Fairness Act: ban dark patterns, prioritize privacy, avoid age verification mandates, and strengthen user sovereignty.
2026-05-05 02:47:34 · Technology
EFF's submission to UK digital ID consultation outlines six critical issues: mission creep, privacy violations, security risks, flawed technology, discrimination, and power imbalances.
2026-05-05 02:37:36 · Technology
LVFS, the backbone of firmware updates on Linux, has begun restricting vendor access due to critical underfunding. Only two sponsors have stepped up, threatening the service's future.
2026-05-05 02:37:18 · Open Source
Warp Terminal open-sources its client code on GitHub with a unique AI-driven contribution model using Oz agents, challenging closed-source rivals.
2026-05-05 02:37:00 · Open Source
Sovereign Tech Agency pays open source maintainers up to €5,200/month to join internet standards bodies, tackling access gaps.
2026-05-05 02:36:42 · Gaming
Developer Andy Nguyen ports genuine Linux to PS5 (non-slim), enabling desktop gaming with ray tracing at 4K 60Hz, though requiring re-exploit after every reboot and external dongles.
2026-05-05 02:36:19 · Software Tools
Ubuntu adopts Ptyxis as default terminal, replacing GNOME Terminal. Key features: visual tab overview, container support (Podman/Distrobox), color schemes. Background on GTK4/libadwaita build.
2026-05-05 02:35:56 · Linux & DevOps
Linux gets a mandatory Projects folder; Fedora 44 and Ubuntu 26.04 launch with major updates; security alerts over PyPI backdoor and LVFS underfunding.
2026-05-05 02:35:29 · Programming
Microsoft open-sources 86-DOS 1.00 code on 45th anniversary, offering a rare glimpse into early PC software history.
2026-05-05 02:35:05 · Linux & DevOps
Ubuntu reduces official flavors to focus on quality. Experts say fewer, better-maintained variants benefit users and reduce maintainer burnout.
2026-05-05 02:34:40 · Linux & DevOps
Linux Mint releases HWE ISOs with kernel 6.17 to support new hardware during extended release cycle until Mint 23 in Dec 2026. Existing users on latest kernel don't need them.
2026-05-05 02:34:18 · Programming
Free two-day open source mobile dev hackathon in Tilburg, Netherlands, May 16-17, 2026. Students build Lomiri/Ubuntu Touch apps with expert mentors. Keynotes, free books, bounty program announced.
2026-05-05 02:33:46 · Science & Space
Discover rare international Star Wars posters from Japan to Turkey, celebrating unique cultural artistry of the original trilogy.
2026-05-05 02:33:11 · Science & Space
Zach King recreates the 1977 Star Wars using cardboard, showcasing creativity, set design, and costumes in a viral tribute that inspires fans and highlights the power of simple materials.
2026-05-05 02:32:40 · Science & Space
Guide to viewing the Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak on May 5-6, 2026. Tips on moon phase, best locations, and timing to maximize your meteor count.