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Mozilla removes telemetry service Adjust from mobile Firefox versions (www.techzine.eu)
For Android users seeking a privacy-focused browser, Privacy Guides recommends Mull:...
August 30th 2024. America adopts the metric system. Never forget. (lemmy.world)
Asking for donations in Plasma (pointieststick.com)
Worms Armageddon Anniversary Edition: A Retro Revival | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)
Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition...
That article made me realize how insane Image Generators already are. (www.theverge.com)
Really good article I read today. I was already impressed by the first hype of image generators but since haven’t informed myself much. They got really good lately apparently. I can’t decide if I am concerned or impressed. Do you think this would actually be used for something other than memes and misinformation? I thought I...
The Exciting Return of Backyard Sports: A Nostalgic Revival | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)
Back in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, the Backyard Sports series was a beloved part of many gaming experiences. These games, known for their charming take on professional athletes as pint-sized versions, have now been confirmed to make a return by Playground Productions....
Microsoft is bringing annoying Windows 11 Start menu ads to Windows 10 (www.neowin.net)
Let’s put it this way; when Microsoft announced its plans to start adding features to Windows 10 once again, despite the operating system’s inevitable demise in October 2025, everyone expected slightly different things to see ported over from Windows 11. Sadly, the latest addition to Windows 10 is one of the most annoying...
Why are so many leaders in tech evil?
I remember when I was growing up, tech industry has so many people that were admirable, and you wanted to aspire to be in life. Bill Gates, founders of Google Larry Page, Sergey brin, Steve Jobs (wasn’t perfect but on a surface level, he was still at least a pretty decent guy), basically everyone involved in gaming from Xbox...
Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel (www.theverge.com)
What’s a game you can 100% without hating by the end?
As per title. Most computer games these days are made with such unnecessary padding that I want to murder the devs or myself by the end. See, for example, Hyrule Warriors, the 100% 1000 Hour Nightmare, the Review....
Linux on non-PCs/Laptops
Aside from Linux running on NASA hardware, phones and consoles. Does it run on ATM machines, PDAs and point of sale monitors?...
Efficiently Manage Memory Usage in Pandas with Large Datasets (geekpython.in)
No More Room In Hell: How Tech & Games Are Desperately Rotting (The Jimquisition) (youtu.be)
Warning for gore and zombies....
Microsoft Ruined Windows (www.youtube.com)
Microsoft is ruining Windows. It just keeps getting worse. Whether it be their insistence on AI and cloud garbage, or just a general sense of incompetence, I can’t help but feel like the operating system has seen better days....
Know any good pinball video games?
I recently played through a demo for a game called Pinball Spire on steam, and it put me in the mood for playing pinball games. Unfortunately, and I don’t know if this is just due to me having bad google-foo, there don’t seem to be that many on Steam that catch my interest....
It's honestly good advice, but I much prefer original hardware when possible. (lemmy.world)
Here are the best Google Maps alternatives for finding your way: With a number of community-driven, open-source mapping projects, picking a navigation app without ads or tracking has never been easier (tuta.com)
repeated media reports of Google’s disregard for the privacy of the general public led to a push for open source, community driven alternatives to Google Maps. The biggest contender, now used by Google’s direct competitors and open source projects alike is OpenStreetMap....
Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription (arstechnica.com)
Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber recently discussed the possibility of one day selling a mouse that customers can use “forever.” The executive said such a mouse isn’t “necessarily super far away” and will rely on software updates, likely delivered through a subscription model....
What do ya'll think of camming (filming newly released films)?
What else should I help seed? (lemmy.world)
Just a small way to help people get their FOSS. What are some other projects that have torrents that would be good to seed?
OopsGPT - OpenAI just announced a new search tool. Its demo already got something wrong. (www.theatlantic.com)
Good game soundtracks?
I’ve been looking for some more instrumental music to listen to while working, besides putting FF and Stardew on loop.
"Runway", an AI Video Generator, Was Trained on Thousands of YouTube Videos Without Permission (www.404media.co)
Why does Halo 2 look worse than Halo 1? The shadows. Or well, the *lack* of them (www.youtube.com)
Proton Now Has a Bitcoin Wallet (www.howtogeek.com)
What is Firefox supposed to do? (www.spacebar.news)
Linguistics
Meta Reportedly Unhappy With How Much Money Its VR Division Burns (gizmodo.com)
Halo on Paramount+ has been canceled after only two seasons (www.retbit.com)
Why does lemmy.ml use the "ML" country code for Mali?
Is there some connection to the nation?
Forgot to pay my domain for a year and now I have to spend £2200 ($3000) if I want to get it back
I guess this is a cautionary tale....
How SUSE Is Replacing Red Hat as the Linux and Open Source Enterprise Standard-Bearer (fossforce.com)
It’s become clear to many that Red Hat’s recent missteps with CentOS and the availability of RHEL source code indicate that it’s fallen from its respected place as “the open organization.” SUSE seems to be poised to benefit from Red Hat’s errors. We connect the dots.
Here’s how much Valve pays its staff — and how few people it employs (www.theverge.com)
Yggdrasil Linux working for once (Fall 1995 edition) (fedia.io)