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Advice on best way to replace personal Atlassian Jira subscription
I'm currently paying a moderate amount to atlassian to host jira for me, and I'm looking for a FOSS way to replace it. I don't use it every month and I've decided it's not worth continuing to pay, plus I want to transition to FOSS wherever I can. I just feel trapped. I'm sure people here know the feeling when using...
Windows 11 is now automatically enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission (www.neowin.net)
[May 29] Introducing the new Framework Laptop 13 with Intel Core Ultra Series 1 processors (frame.work)
Just sharing in case anybody has been waiting for an update from framework
Ethical, easy-to-use and privacy-conscious alternatives to well-known software (switching.software)
A great resource that makes it quick and easy to find alternatives to Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe and many more.
Maven Imported 1.12 Million Fediverse Posts (wedistribute.org)
Japan forces Apple and Google to open their mobile platforms • The Register (www.theregister.com)
Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech (arstechnica.com)
Samsung Requires Independent Repair Shops to Share Customer Data, Snitch on People Who Use Aftermarket Parts, Leaked Contract Shows (www.404media.co)
The contract requires repair shops to "immediately disassemble" devices that have parts "not purchased from Samsung."
Slack users horrified to discover messages used for AI training (arstechnica.com)
Microsoft’s VASA-1 can deepfake a person with one photo and one audio track (arstechnica.com)
GoToSocial is a new ActivityPub social network server for the Fediverse (github.com)
This service is still in Alpha release but is already deployable and usable, and federates with other Fediverse servers....
Almost all Chinese keyboards have severe security flaws that can be (mis)used for mass surveillance, report reveals (citizenlab.ca)
Cross posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/13390116...
Kobo's new color E Ink eReaders start at only $150 (www.pocket-lint.com)
'xz utils' Software Backdoor Uncovered in Years-Long Hacking Plot (unicornriot.ninja)
Floorp, a Firefox Fork with an awful name, has moved some components inside a private submodule. (github.com)
See also https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/floorp-going-closed-source/52783...
The Plan to Ban TikTok is Outright Xenophobia (www.currentaffairs.org)
Congress’s moves against TikTok threaten freedom of speech and are grounded in baseless anti-Chinese hysteria. That dangerous fearmongering attitude appears to be becoming bipartisan consensus.
Is osmand normally terrible?
I just tried osmand. It took forever to locate me and then the map would freeze for minutes, then the blue arrow would finally jump to my location. It seems useless for real time navigation, is that normal? Google maps works fine on the phone (Android) so it's not the hardware. Is there maybe some setting I haven't found?...
The Anti-Ownership Ebook Economy (www.nyuengelberg.org)
this is a very lengthy piece but quite interesting. from the introduction:...
How Google is killing independent sites like ours (housefresh.com)
Google's Chrome Browser Analyzing Your Browsing History with so-called "Privacy Sandbox" Feature
For nearly two years now, Google has been gradually rolling out a feature to all Chrome users that analyzes their browsing history within the browser itself. This feature aims to replace third-party cookies and individual tracking by categorizing you into an interest category and sharing that category with advertisers. It's like...
Thoughts on BOOX Tab Ultra C? (shop.boox.com)
Does anyone here have a BOOX e-paper tablet? I'm a big fan of e-paper devices—I love my Pebble smartwatch, Kindle Paperwhite, and Light Phone II. I've been eyeing the Tab Ultra C for quite a while, and I am considering the pros and cons. Mostly, I intend to use it for browsing the web and maybe some light note taking and...
Massive data dump containing millions of passwords sparks security alert: Is your data safe? (www.techspot.com)
VW vehicles to converse with drivers via ChatGPT by mid-year (www.volkswagen-newsroom.com)
I guess our car is not our private space anymore, and we are not given a choice when buying a car from Volkswagen.
Jitsi, the open-source video conferencing platform, now requires a Google, Microsoft, or Facebook account for their online service (jitsi.org)
While Jitsi is open-source, most people use the platform they provide, meet.jit.si, for immediate conference calls. They have now introduced a "Know Your Customer" policy and require at least one of the attendees to log in with a Facebook, Github (Microsoft), or Google account....