Volkswagen leak exposed precise location data on thousands of vehicles across Europe for months | TechCrunch
The data was found exposed on an Amazon cloud server, and contained precise location data on thousands of vehicles.Zack Whittaker (TechCrunch)
I arranged to have this on a karaoke machine for my birthday one year, so I could sing it with my friends!
@Christoph
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For me, TESCREAL is the word of year for 2024.
Coined by @timnitGebru and @xriskology in 2023 to describe multiple overlapping techno-philosophies that constantly try to redefine and rebrand to evade criticism. The word TESCREAL pins them down, bundles together, and invites further scrutiny.
Don't settle for less – embrace more with Bluesky and Mastodon!
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Bluesky vs. Mastodon: Which Twitter Alternative Should You Choose?
Mastodon is one of the most-loved open-source social media platforms. But, what's different with Bluesky? Let us find out here.Ankush Das (It's FOSS)
Yes, you can write for us (and get paid for your contribution)! Check out more details here:
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2024: Year in Review | Tor Project
As we reflect on the past year, let's review the progress we've made on some of our most important projects.blog.torproject.org
I see nothing there to address the elephant in the room -- the top problem from our top adversary:
Of course there needs to be a campaign against oppressive regimes but all Tor users worldwide are under DoS attack by Cloudflare. We have lost access to ½ the web and no 2024 efforts counter the loss of availability.
Also in 2024: archive.org went down for a day or so, at which moment all Tor users also lost access to archived Cloudflare sites.
"The Milky Way’s Unusual Twin in Pegasus."
International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA Image Processing: J. Miller (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab), M. Rodriguez (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab) & M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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I made a Raspberry Pi extend my Wi-Fi range.
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How I Turned my Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi extender
Here is how I re-purposed my Raspberry Pi to a Wi-Fi extender! A good way to spend your weekend with your Raspberry Pi.Abhishek Kumar (It's FOSS)
Sols 4402-4415: Rover Decks and Sequence Calls for the Holidays - NASA Science
Earth planning date: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 Welcome to the 2024 holiday plan for Curiosity! This year we’re spanning 14 sols to last us through the Earth new year.science.nasa.gov
There are good things and bad things about the new generation of AI, but one of the most terrible is the ability to impersonate humans. Let's not do this.
Counterfeit people are more dangerous than counterfeit money. They are tools for disinformation and manipulation. They destroy trust.
Let's not allow them. futurism.com/the-byte/facebook…
Facebook Planning to Flood Platform with AI-Powered Users
Meta says it envisions Facebook as being filled with AI generated characters that exist on the platform the same way as human users do.Frank Landymore (Futurism)
Just great.
Facebook Planning to Flood Platform with AI-Powered Users
"Meta says that it will be aiming to have Facebook filled with AI-generated characters to drive up engagement on its platform, as part of its broader rollout of AI products."
Facebook Planning to Flood Platform with AI-Powered Users
Meta says it envisions Facebook as being filled with AI generated characters that exist on the platform the same way as human users do.Frank Landymore (Futurism)
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Remembering President Carter - NASA
President Jimmy Carter, wife Rosalynn, and daughter Amy, along with Kennedy Space Center Director Lee Scherer, look at a scale model of the crawler thatNASA
How does the use of Nextcloud in Public Sector keep your data safe?
Nextcloud CEO @Karlitschek shares the importance of digital sovereignty in today's digital world, how open source in Germany is finding success, and a taste of the latest features in Nextcloud Hub:
Thank you @CollaboraOffice !
#CollaboraOnline #DigitalSovereignty
Does the Public Sector Keep Your Data Safe? - Nextcloud CEO Frank Karlitschek
We speak with Frank Karlitschek, CEO of Nextcloud about why Germany is investing so much in Open Source, the rising importance of digital sovereignty in the public sector and the latest improvement...@fps_gbg – PeerTube
What's Up: January 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA - NASA Science
Each evening, enjoy a sweeping view of four planets at once. Also look for Mars occulted by the Moon and meteors!science.nasa.gov
Earth to Space Call: NASA Leaders to Speak with Station Astronauts - NASA
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy will speak with NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, and Don Pettit onNASA
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Manage smarter, not harder. Here are the top homelab dashboards. 📝
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9 Dashboard Tools to Manage Your Homelab Effectively
See which server is running what services with the help of a dashboard tool for your homelab.Abhishek Kumar (It's FOSS)
Hi folks. Please help get the word out! 🙏
lmno.lol, my blogging service, is now generally available. No invite needed!
😡 No #tracking #ads #paywall or #bloat
🥰 #privacy first, read anywhere (even #terminal), #markdown, bring your own #editor
My blog lmno.lol/alvaro
I hope LMNO gets you blogging in 2025!
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My Favorite Linux Distro for 2024 is Not Ubuntu, Not Mint, It's This
Revealing my favorite Linux distribution before 2024 ends.Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)
Free e-books to conveniently learn about the Linux terminal and bash shell scripting! 📖
APOD: 2024 December 30 – M27: The Dumbbell Nebula
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
New features? Improved performance? Here's a comparo between 22.04 and 24.04:
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Ubuntu 22.04 vs 24.04: What Has Changed?
What are the differences between Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 24.04? Should you upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04? Find out more here.Ankush Das (It's FOSS)
Image editing capabilities coming to GNOME's Loupe image viewer 😮
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Wow! The New GNOME Image Viewer (Loupe) Plans to Add Basic Image Editing Options
GNOME's new image viewer is getting useful upgrades. Check them out here.Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)
2024 in review: Open source & Linux stories that made waves!
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8 Defining Moments in the Open Source and Linux World: 2024 Edition
Ready to recap the biggest moments in 2024? Let's go!Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)
Try the best Linux apps of 2024 to end the year on a high note!
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These Are The Most Useful Linux Apps I Discovered in 2024
Here are the best Linux apps we encountered in 2024. Try them out if you haven't yet!Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
The city of Joplin, Missouri is doing a series of PSA's about porch pirates (depicted as actual theatrical pirates) and the videos have got less than 100 views.
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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.www.youtube.com
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NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to President Carter - NASA
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Sunday’s passing of President Jimmy Carter:NASA
Jimmy Carter’s idealism and humility left a lasting imprint on American life
Former US president Jimmy Carter, a man defined by his humility and idealism, has died at 100.
Many US presidents come from modest upbringings. Born in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter’s Depression-era childhood was no exception. His home lacked running water and electricity, while his rural high school lacked a 12th grade.
What made Carter exceptional was the degree to which these humble beginnings would influence his life, most notably his time as America’s 39th president from 1977-1981.
Jimmy Carter’s idealism and humility left a lasting imprint on American life
The former US president was widely criticised for his time in government, but his work on leaving office came to exemplify what a post-presidential life could entail.The Conversation
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Heard of Lemontron yet? 🍋
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This is an Open Source 3D Printer That You Can Build Yourself
Lemontron is an open source 3D printer that you can build yourself. Sounds exciting!Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Tiffany & Company - Liars or Time Travellers
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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.youtube.com
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