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2025-11-12 08:27:10

So AI is a key feature of new #ereader::
Viwoods says the #AI operates directly in the reading view, where users can select a paragraph, image, or code block and hold the AI key to speak or type a prompt. The answer then appears alongside the chosen text, offering explanations, summaries, or translations in plain English.
https://betanews.com/2025/11/11/aipaper-reader-is-an-ai-e-ink-device-for-focused-reading/

2025-11-11 12:49:55

The RFID charging cards had been so reliable that I didn’t have any charging apps on the phone. It was about the time to try an app or two. I searched for an app specific to the charger, but it didn’t exist. But wait, I had the apps for the charging cards. I tried each and every one of them, but no. None of them worked. Each one spitted out a mysterious error message that didn’t explain what was going on. #EV #charging
https://klaava.com/nitpickers-travel-journal-bank-meddled-with-ev-charging-payments-causing-us-a-halloween-nightmare/

2025-11-10 11:33:00

Everything was fine until the Halloween weekend when our journey turned into a nightmare. Suddenly, I couldn’t charge the van from public chargers anymore. #EV #chargerhttps://klaava.com/nitpickers-travel-journal-bank-meddled-with-ev-charging-payments-causing-us-a-halloween-nightmare/

2025-11-09 08:29:02

The reality is, everybody - not just activists and politicians - is subject to #surveillance, whether it's from smart-city technologies, Ring doorbell cameras, or connected cars. Users will always choose simplicity over #security, and the same can be said for data #privacy.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/08/mozilla_fellow_al_shafei/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

2025-11-08 07:46:59

As organizations in EU countries are canceling #Microsoft and other US cloud services, #opensource businesses see an opportunity:
Red Hat has become the first US company to announce its own EU-specific program, Red Hat Confirmed Sovereign Support (RHCSS). This initiative ensures critical IT operations remain under #EU control.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-even-a-us-tech-giant-is-launching-sovereign-support-for-europe-now/

2025-11-07 08:40:00

Compact cameras are back, primarly high-end models::They're not competing with your iPhone. They're offering something your iPhone can't deliver: optical quality that's genuinely professional. #camerahttps://fstoppers.com/historical/rise-and-fall-point-and-shoot-camera-715387?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

2025-11-07 08:18:08

What a surprise that #Meta does business with scammers instead of respecting users:
Documents showed that internally, Meta was hesitant to abruptly remove accounts, even those considered some of the “scammiest scammers,” out of concern that a drop in revenue could diminish resources needed for artificial intelligence growth. #scam
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/11/bombshell-report-exposes-how-meta-relied-on-scam-ad-profits-to-fund-ai/

2025-11-06 08:32:37

Abuse of personal data is a serious concern for people, but:
61%of surveyed people expressed skepticism that anything they do makes much difference. This is because people have come to expect that their data will be captured, shared and misused by state and corporate entities alike. #privacy
https://theconversation.com/why-people-dont-demand-data-privacy-even-as-governments-and-corporations-collect-more-personal-information-262197

2025-11-05 08:19:00

Here we go - the first #AI powered #camera and you need an iphone to use it:Caira is designed to negate some of photography’s learning curve by using onboard AI that allows users to talk to the camera using natural language.https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/caira-ai-camera-pre-orders-open-on-kickstarter

2025-11-04 20:52:26

To gauge the current state of the #AI #browsers available today, I gave four of them a test: Perplexity Comet, Opera Neon, ChatGPT Atlas, and Dai (from the makers of the Arc browser). It's early days for all of these programs.
https://lifehacker.com/tech/i-compared-the-biggest-ai-browsers?utm_medium=RSS&test_uuid=02DN02BmbRCcASIX6xMQtY9&test_variant=B

2025-11-03 08:30:25

#Google executive told they are developing #AI assistant that scans data from all Google apps to learn everything about a user:
That means in the future, AI Mode will pull details from your emails, documents, and other Google apps to give truly customized responses.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-says-search-ai-mode-will-know-everything-about-you/

2025-11-02 12:35:12

Smaart vacuum owner decided to block the telemetry servers' IP addresses on his network, while keeping the firmware and OTA servers open. While his smart gadget worked for a while, it just refused to turn on soon after. After a lengthy investigation, he discovered that a remote kill command had been issued to his device. #surveillance #privacy
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/manufacturer-issues-remote-kill-command-to-nuke-smart-vacuum-after-engineer-blocks-it-from-collecting-data-user-revives-it-with-custom-hardware-and-python-scripts-to-run-offline

2025-11-02 08:39:00

New industry standard against, for instance, #AI image collection:LinkedIn is currently rolling out support for Content Credentials, that attaches secure, verifiable authorship and usage information directly to an image file.c #photography #copyrighthttps://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tech/social-media/new-linkedin-feature-helps-you-prove-authorship-of-your-photographs

2025-10-31 08:05:31

#EU will implement digital Euro as a CBDC, pilot by 2027 and public use in 2029:
"...central money issued by central banks has to have its digital form, because we're moving into a different era where not everybody will want necessarily to have banknotes.”
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/31/digital_euro_approved/

2025-10-28 17:58:50

#Clearview AI has continued to collect face images despite the #EU fines - here is the possible result:
Noyb is targeting the US company and its executives, arguing that if successful, individuals who authorized the data collection could face criminal penalties, including imprisonment.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/28/noyb_criminal_charges_clearview/

2025-10-28 08:05:00

The Dog Photography Awards have just unveiled its stunning 2025 winners, proving once again why this competition is a must-watch for photographers and dog lovers alike. #photographyhttps://www.digitalcameraworld.com/photography/awards-and-competitions/this-photographer-perfectly-mastered-dog-motion-and-is-just-one-of-many-awarded-shots-that-will-make-you-smile

2025-10-27 15:26:37

Who is the OpenAI #browser for, exactly? Who is its customer? And the answer I have come to there is that Atlas is for OpenAI. The real customer, the true end user of Atlas, is not the person browsing websites, it is the company collecting data about what and how that person is browsing.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/27/1126673/openai-new-atlas-browser/

2025-10-26 15:51:54

A small idyllic plaza in the historic center of Valencia City,

2025-10-26 15:50:47

A long beach with space even for a house.

2025-10-24 08:36:54

Electric vehicles are going to get chargers in lampposts in #Europe, Peugeot's first self-driving #van in 2016, and more #EV news for travelers:
https://klaava.com/electric-vehicle-news-summary-for-travelers-self-driving-van-lamppost-chargers-strong-ev-sales-numbers-in-2025/