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@mackrauss.bsky.social
Something clever goes here. Elbows Up 🇨🇦
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1/ Yesterday’s Q2-Q3 Adversarial Threat Report by Meta was interesting in many ways. For us @citizenlab.ca, it was a blast from the past.
For the first time, Meta’s investigators attributed what in 2019 we had named Endless Mayfly - a relentless, sophisticated influence op targeting Iran’s enemies.
For the first time, Meta’s investigators attributed what in 2019 we had named Endless Mayfly - a relentless, sophisticated influence op targeting Iran’s enemies.
Burned After Reading: Endless Mayfly’s Ephemeral Disinformation Campaign - The Citizen Lab
Using Endless Mayfly as an illustration, this highlights the challenges of investigating & addressing disinformation from research & policy perspectives.
citizenlab.ca
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
1/ Yesterday’s Q2-Q3 Adversarial Threat Report by Meta was interesting in many ways. For us @citizenlab.ca, it was a blast from the past.
For the first time, Meta’s investigators attributed what in 2019 we had named Endless Mayfly - a relentless, sophisticated influence op targeting Iran’s enemies.
For the first time, Meta’s investigators attributed what in 2019 we had named Endless Mayfly - a relentless, sophisticated influence op targeting Iran’s enemies.
Apple’s glass UI is awful and Safari now is way worse to use. Gimmicky animations (slow) and weird border effects. Who at Apple green lit this terrible UI?
December 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Apple’s glass UI is awful and Safari now is way worse to use. Gimmicky animations (slow) and weird border effects. Who at Apple green lit this terrible UI?
Updated to iOS 26.2 due to security updates. First question. How can I disable glass? Instant dislike.
December 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Updated to iOS 26.2 due to security updates. First question. How can I disable glass? Instant dislike.
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Drop everything and learn how to say dog in different European languages. 🐕 🗺️ Source: buff.ly/PAuDqrF
December 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Drop everything and learn how to say dog in different European languages. 🐕 🗺️ Source: buff.ly/PAuDqrF
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Porting something over from the other place: Maybe she thinks she can't win but "I can make a bigger difference as a federal backbencher than as a provincial party leader" is a bad case of Ottawa-brain.
Over the past months, many have encouraged me to run for Ontario Liberal leader. After reflecting, I believe I can make the greatest impact by continuing to serve as Burlington’s MP. I’m grateful for your trust. Read my full statement below.
December 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Porting something over from the other place: Maybe she thinks she can't win but "I can make a bigger difference as a federal backbencher than as a provincial party leader" is a bad case of Ottawa-brain.
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Gearing up to start in 10 minutes with @simonoxfphys.com and @hmoluseyi.bsky.social! Join us live on the link below and on Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Gearing up to start in 10 minutes with @simonoxfphys.com and @hmoluseyi.bsky.social! Join us live on the link below and on Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
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Autos bergen ein erhebliches Gefahrenpotential.
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Autos bergen ein erhebliches Gefahrenpotential.
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how about instead of focusing our energy on teaching kids road safety we teach adults safe systems.
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
how about instead of focusing our energy on teaching kids road safety we teach adults safe systems.
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It’s insane that within just a few weeks, two of Canada’s major cities opened polar opposite transit systems.
REM - An extension to a high frequency, fast, fully automated metro system
Finch West - A many years late, over budget, disastrously slow light rail line
REM - An extension to a high frequency, fast, fully automated metro system
Finch West - A many years late, over budget, disastrously slow light rail line
December 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
It’s insane that within just a few weeks, two of Canada’s major cities opened polar opposite transit systems.
REM - An extension to a high frequency, fast, fully automated metro system
Finch West - A many years late, over budget, disastrously slow light rail line
REM - An extension to a high frequency, fast, fully automated metro system
Finch West - A many years late, over budget, disastrously slow light rail line
Long but important read about China building a port in Peru that will accelerate environmental destruction of costal regions and the Amazonian rainforest.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0112202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/0112202...
A Massive, Chinese-Backed Port in Peru Could Push the Amazon Rainforest Over the Edge - Inside Climate News
The ultra-sophisticated port north of Lima will revolutionize global trade, but it’s already sparking destructive new routes through the world’s most climate-critical ecosystem.
insideclimatenews.org
December 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Long but important read about China building a port in Peru that will accelerate environmental destruction of costal regions and the Amazonian rainforest.
insideclimatenews.org/news/0112202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/0112202...
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This map shows where chernozem (black, yummy soil that helps plants grow really well) are located in North and South America. Source: buff.ly/PAuDqrF
December 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This map shows where chernozem (black, yummy soil that helps plants grow really well) are located in North and South America. Source: buff.ly/PAuDqrF
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Well then. Let’s see what’s gonna happen there.
“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are planning to discuss the fate of the troubled Franco-German fighter jet project FCAS - or SCAF - in the week of December 15.”
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are planning to discuss the fate of the troubled Franco-German fighter jet project FCAS - or SCAF - in the week of December 15.”
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Merz and Macron to discuss fate of FCAS fighter jet, industry source says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are planning to discuss the fate of the troubled Franco-German fighter jet project FCAS - or SCAF - in the week of December 15, an...
www.reuters.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Well then. Let’s see what’s gonna happen there.
“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are planning to discuss the fate of the troubled Franco-German fighter jet project FCAS - or SCAF - in the week of December 15.”
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are planning to discuss the fate of the troubled Franco-German fighter jet project FCAS - or SCAF - in the week of December 15.”
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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Montreal police can now monitor the public in real-time with AI
Montreal police can now monitor the public in real-time with AI
Montreal police recently acquired software that enables them to monitor the public in real-time with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
cultmtl.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Montreal police can now monitor the public in real-time with AI
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The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals. (via @wired.com) https://grist.org/accountability/the-trump-administrations-data-center-push-could-open-the-door-for-new-forever-chemicals/
grist.org
December 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals. (via @wired.com) https://grist.org/accountability/the-trump-administrations-data-center-push-could-open-the-door-for-new-forever-chemicals/
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The reason I'm very pessimistic about aggressive TSP in North America is that we have an engineering profession that is stuck in outdated practices and very entrenched. It's not just the car lobby. It's the very isolated professional world that fear innovation like it's cholera.
December 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The reason I'm very pessimistic about aggressive TSP in North America is that we have an engineering profession that is stuck in outdated practices and very entrenched. It's not just the car lobby. It's the very isolated professional world that fear innovation like it's cholera.
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High Park Toronto public library branch free. Government tree division, Carnegie library category. So cozy it doesn’t need lights, just books & a step stool. Paper ornaments appropriate for library. No pulping here save for the fiction. 12/10
December 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
High Park Toronto public library branch free. Government tree division, Carnegie library category. So cozy it doesn’t need lights, just books & a step stool. Paper ornaments appropriate for library. No pulping here save for the fiction. 12/10
Hey Shopify, what is with this absolute nonsense of emailing me a 6 digit code. I have a password manager and are super happy to store username/password and use them. Sending emails with 6 digit codes is neither more convenient nor more secure. It is super annoying and might signal enshittification!
December 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Hey Shopify, what is with this absolute nonsense of emailing me a 6 digit code. I have a password manager and are super happy to store username/password and use them. Sending emails with 6 digit codes is neither more convenient nor more secure. It is super annoying and might signal enshittification!
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The prime minister promises he’ll solve climate change … right after he gets a new pipeline built. @balkissoon.bsky.social asks: haven’t we heard that one before?
November 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The prime minister promises he’ll solve climate change … right after he gets a new pipeline built. @balkissoon.bsky.social asks: haven’t we heard that one before?
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is spinning this MOU as a win for his pet climate tactic, carbon pricing, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is spinning it as a win for her pet fossil fuel, bitumen. Both are all-in on the still-unproven technology of carbon capture.
November 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney is spinning this MOU as a win for his pet climate tactic, carbon pricing, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is spinning it as a win for her pet fossil fuel, bitumen. Both are all-in on the still-unproven technology of carbon capture.
Hi @thestar.com subscriber here with complaints. Your website can’t be used with mobile Safari “Show Reader” Mode. And as if showing ads to paying customers is ok, you make the article not load with ad blocker. Please remedy. Don’t think I renew if the site remains so unusable!
November 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Hi @thestar.com subscriber here with complaints. Your website can’t be used with mobile Safari “Show Reader” Mode. And as if showing ads to paying customers is ok, you make the article not load with ad blocker. Please remedy. Don’t think I renew if the site remains so unusable!
Hey @mark-carney.bsky.social this makes the nation cringe. So called climate leaders do NOT build pipelines. And your pandering to Smith is bad. She really is politically far out and appeasing her will most likely not work. Lastly, Pathway Alliance is a green washing collective at best. #cdnpoli
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have signed an agreement to advance Alberta’s pipeline dreams — and weaken some pollution laws. Here’s what you need to know:
thenarwhal.ca/carney-alber...
thenarwhal.ca/carney-alber...
Carney’s Alberta pipeline deal weakens climate policies | The Narwhal
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ‘grand bargain’ isn’t just about an Alberta pipeline —it also proposes rolling back a host of climate policies
thenarwhal.ca
November 27, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Hey @mark-carney.bsky.social this makes the nation cringe. So called climate leaders do NOT build pipelines. And your pandering to Smith is bad. She really is politically far out and appeasing her will most likely not work. Lastly, Pathway Alliance is a green washing collective at best. #cdnpoli
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November 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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The Enshittification of Arduino
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Arduino’s new terms of service worries hobbyists ahead of Qualcomm acquisition
“Why is reverse-engineering prohibited… for a company built on openly hackable systems?”…
arstechnica.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Enshittification of Arduino
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
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Apple finally gave the iPad everything we asked for—windowing, external displays, pro apps. It doesn't matter.
Fundamental problems baked into iPadOS are unsolvable. The iPad has Mac hardware running phone software, and it's architecturally stuck there.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnYL...
Fundamental problems baked into iPadOS are unsolvable. The iPad has Mac hardware running phone software, and it's architecturally stuck there.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnYL...
Apple Won’t Let the iPad Pro Be Great
YouTube video by Snazzy Labs
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Apple finally gave the iPad everything we asked for—windowing, external displays, pro apps. It doesn't matter.
Fundamental problems baked into iPadOS are unsolvable. The iPad has Mac hardware running phone software, and it's architecturally stuck there.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnYL...
Fundamental problems baked into iPadOS are unsolvable. The iPad has Mac hardware running phone software, and it's architecturally stuck there.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnYL...