Dalmation
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22 | female | she/her | christian | general tech enthusiast | animation lover | taken
And yes for those that switched to Sling from YouTube TV you're not safe
No provider is from Disney's wrath of carriage disputes because every provider will eventually have to negotiate for a new contract and you're just swapping a current blackout for a future one
No provider is from Disney's wrath of carriage disputes because every provider will eventually have to negotiate for a new contract and you're just swapping a current blackout for a future one
They need to get their shit together regardless
Like I hope Dish/Sling can learn from this from our dispute since they are reportedly next for their contract in 2026 because they are the worst when it comes to negotiations
Like I hope Dish/Sling can learn from this from our dispute since they are reportedly next for their contract in 2026 because they are the worst when it comes to negotiations
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
And yes for those that switched to Sling from YouTube TV you're not safe
No provider is from Disney's wrath of carriage disputes because every provider will eventually have to negotiate for a new contract and you're just swapping a current blackout for a future one
No provider is from Disney's wrath of carriage disputes because every provider will eventually have to negotiate for a new contract and you're just swapping a current blackout for a future one
They need to get their shit together regardless
Like I hope Dish/Sling can learn from this from our dispute since they are reportedly next for their contract in 2026 because they are the worst when it comes to negotiations
Like I hope Dish/Sling can learn from this from our dispute since they are reportedly next for their contract in 2026 because they are the worst when it comes to negotiations
YouTube TV's customers have been unable to watch ABC, ESPN and other Disney channels for two weeks. Could a resolution come this week?
Disney-YouTube TV Contract Dispute Drags On Despite CEO's Wish for a 'Timely' Resolution
YouTube TV's customers have been unable to watch ABC, ESPN and other Disney channels for two weeks. Could a resolution come this week?
cnet.co
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
They need to get their shit together regardless
Like I hope Dish/Sling can learn from this from our dispute since they are reportedly next for their contract in 2026 because they are the worst when it comes to negotiations
Like I hope Dish/Sling can learn from this from our dispute since they are reportedly next for their contract in 2026 because they are the worst when it comes to negotiations
Presenting my tier list for search engines
Quite obvious to have Bing/Google in the D tier especially since both engines are getting worse (although Bing has always been shit to begin with) plus being owned by Big Tech companies which means data collection and targeted advertising
Quite obvious to have Bing/Google in the D tier especially since both engines are getting worse (although Bing has always been shit to begin with) plus being owned by Big Tech companies which means data collection and targeted advertising
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Presenting my tier list for search engines
Quite obvious to have Bing/Google in the D tier especially since both engines are getting worse (although Bing has always been shit to begin with) plus being owned by Big Tech companies which means data collection and targeted advertising
Quite obvious to have Bing/Google in the D tier especially since both engines are getting worse (although Bing has always been shit to begin with) plus being owned by Big Tech companies which means data collection and targeted advertising
Really wish that Microsoft would've stuck with the original plan especially since they went way too far with its development before the reset
Couldn't imagine how different Vista could've been had the "infamous" development reset not happened as it was originally meant to be a minor release
Couldn't imagine how different Vista could've been had the "infamous" development reset not happened as it was originally meant to be a minor release
On this day in 2006, Windows Vista was released to manufacturing.
November 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Really wish that Microsoft would've stuck with the original plan especially since they went way too far with its development before the reset
Couldn't imagine how different Vista could've been had the "infamous" development reset not happened as it was originally meant to be a minor release
Couldn't imagine how different Vista could've been had the "infamous" development reset not happened as it was originally meant to be a minor release
Happy 21st to the browser that continues the legacy of Netscape as it's the spiritual successor
And honestly as a former Firefox user I'm glad that Mozilla was saved in Mehta's ruling in the Google Search case back in September because it also would've marked the end for independent forks
And honestly as a former Firefox user I'm glad that Mozilla was saved in Mehta's ruling in the Google Search case back in September because it also would've marked the end for independent forks
On this day in 2004, Mozilla released Firefox version 1.0.
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Happy 21st to the browser that continues the legacy of Netscape as it's the spiritual successor
And honestly as a former Firefox user I'm glad that Mozilla was saved in Mehta's ruling in the Google Search case back in September because it also would've marked the end for independent forks
And honestly as a former Firefox user I'm glad that Mozilla was saved in Mehta's ruling in the Google Search case back in September because it also would've marked the end for independent forks
Reposted by Dalmation
On this day in 2004, Mozilla released Firefox version 1.0.
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2004, Mozilla released Firefox version 1.0.
Like if I'm being honest I really hate how they are acting like it's a "big deal" when it comes to features
It really isn't though since CoPilot looking at the market share for AI chatbots it's the least used AI chatbot vs ChatGPT (80.93%) and Gemini
It really isn't though since CoPilot looking at the market share for AI chatbots it's the least used AI chatbot vs ChatGPT (80.93%) and Gemini
You know Microsoft it would be better if you would stop shoving AI down into everyone's throats
Like I'm saying CoPilot can work as a competitor in a way but if it was not shoved into everyone's faces because it's getting annoying as fuck and not everyone wants it
Like I'm saying CoPilot can work as a competitor in a way but if it was not shoved into everyone's faces because it's getting annoying as fuck and not everyone wants it
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Like if I'm being honest I really hate how they are acting like it's a "big deal" when it comes to features
It really isn't though since CoPilot looking at the market share for AI chatbots it's the least used AI chatbot vs ChatGPT (80.93%) and Gemini
It really isn't though since CoPilot looking at the market share for AI chatbots it's the least used AI chatbot vs ChatGPT (80.93%) and Gemini
You know Microsoft it would be better if you would stop shoving AI down into everyone's throats
Like I'm saying CoPilot can work as a competitor in a way but if it was not shoved into everyone's faces because it's getting annoying as fuck and not everyone wants it
Like I'm saying CoPilot can work as a competitor in a way but if it was not shoved into everyone's faces because it's getting annoying as fuck and not everyone wants it
November 9, 2025 at 6:27 AM
You know Microsoft it would be better if you would stop shoving AI down into everyone's throats
Like I'm saying CoPilot can work as a competitor in a way but if it was not shoved into everyone's faces because it's getting annoying as fuck and not everyone wants it
Like I'm saying CoPilot can work as a competitor in a way but if it was not shoved into everyone's faces because it's getting annoying as fuck and not everyone wants it
And I've been looking at who's next in line and it looks like Dish Network/Sling TV is reportedly once again coming up on their renewal as their contract is due for expiration in 2026
That's why I said I hope they get their shit together and be done with this dispute
That's why I said I hope they get their shit together and be done with this dispute
Was about to say because that would be stupid since it'll just go dark again afterwards until both parties get their shit together and reach a new carriage agreement
YouTube TV says subscribers ‘chose not to watch ABC’ as it rejects Disney request for Election Day
November 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
And I've been looking at who's next in line and it looks like Dish Network/Sling TV is reportedly once again coming up on their renewal as their contract is due for expiration in 2026
That's why I said I hope they get their shit together and be done with this dispute
That's why I said I hope they get their shit together and be done with this dispute
Reposted by Dalmation
45 years ago today, Microsoft signed the historic deal with IBM to create an operating system for the upcoming IBM PC.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
45 years ago today, Microsoft signed the historic deal with IBM to create an operating system for the upcoming IBM PC.
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On this day in 2006, Windows Vista was released to manufacturing.
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On this day in 2006, Windows Vista was released to manufacturing.
And honestly though I'm not surprised either given that it's obvious that the focus is on CoPilot+PCs
Like I'm glad I didn't buy a CoPilot+PC because I'm sick of these stupid tactics that Microsoft is attempting and like this shit has started to get really fucking annoying to users
Like I'm glad I didn't buy a CoPilot+PC because I'm sick of these stupid tactics that Microsoft is attempting and like this shit has started to get really fucking annoying to users
Windows 11 version 26H1 is looking like Microsoft's next OS update for 2026. Here's everything we know so far buff.ly/WYcWJqB
Windows 11 version 26H1: Everything we know so far about Microsoft's next OS release in 2026
Microsoft looks to be preparing a new version of Windows 11 for release in the first half of 2026, based on a newer version of the Windows platform codenamed Bromine. Here's what we know.
www.windowscentral.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
And honestly though I'm not surprised either given that it's obvious that the focus is on CoPilot+PCs
Like I'm glad I didn't buy a CoPilot+PC because I'm sick of these stupid tactics that Microsoft is attempting and like this shit has started to get really fucking annoying to users
Like I'm glad I didn't buy a CoPilot+PC because I'm sick of these stupid tactics that Microsoft is attempting and like this shit has started to get really fucking annoying to users
Reposted by Dalmation
Windows 11 version 26H1 is looking like Microsoft's next OS update for 2026. Here's everything we know so far buff.ly/WYcWJqB
Windows 11 version 26H1: Everything we know so far about Microsoft's next OS release in 2026
Microsoft looks to be preparing a new version of Windows 11 for release in the first half of 2026, based on a newer version of the Windows platform codenamed Bromine. Here's what we know.
www.windowscentral.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Windows 11 version 26H1 is looking like Microsoft's next OS update for 2026. Here's everything we know so far buff.ly/WYcWJqB
And it also makes me glad that I've been moving away from Google since the start of the year because of their shady business practices
Like privacy has become my priority now when it comes to doing stuff on the net
Like privacy has become my priority now when it comes to doing stuff on the net
You know what I'm just glad I don't upload as much anymore because of how problematic the platform is these days
Like it's really unacceptable how they are letting AI do everything for the platform when the reality is it's not a long term solution as it's just a computer program
Like it's really unacceptable how they are letting AI do everything for the platform when the reality is it's not a long term solution as it's just a computer program
Holy shit. I can't believe that YouTube did this. I wonder how much abuse YouTube is willing to apply to its community before it just says "fuck this, I'm out".
November 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
And it also makes me glad that I've been moving away from Google since the start of the year because of their shady business practices
Like privacy has become my priority now when it comes to doing stuff on the net
Like privacy has become my priority now when it comes to doing stuff on the net
You know what I'm just glad I don't upload as much anymore because of how problematic the platform is these days
Like it's really unacceptable how they are letting AI do everything for the platform when the reality is it's not a long term solution as it's just a computer program
Like it's really unacceptable how they are letting AI do everything for the platform when the reality is it's not a long term solution as it's just a computer program
Holy shit. I can't believe that YouTube did this. I wonder how much abuse YouTube is willing to apply to its community before it just says "fuck this, I'm out".
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
You know what I'm just glad I don't upload as much anymore because of how problematic the platform is these days
Like it's really unacceptable how they are letting AI do everything for the platform when the reality is it's not a long term solution as it's just a computer program
Like it's really unacceptable how they are letting AI do everything for the platform when the reality is it's not a long term solution as it's just a computer program
Was about to say because that would be stupid since it'll just go dark again afterwards until both parties get their shit together and reach a new carriage agreement
YouTube TV says subscribers ‘chose not to watch ABC’ as it rejects Disney request for Election Day
YouTube TV says subscribers ‘chose not to watch ABC’ as it rejects Disney request for Election Day
Amid an ongoing feud with YouTube TV, Disney asked the streamer to temporarily revive ABC in favor of “the public interest,” to which YouTube TV has not only said no, but said that its subscribers specifically chose not to watch ABC on the past two Election Days.
more…
9to5google.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Was about to say because that would be stupid since it'll just go dark again afterwards until both parties get their shit together and reach a new carriage agreement
Reposted by Dalmation
Canonical has released the schedule for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. The upcoming version will be launched next April and get support until 2031 and extended support until 2036. #Canonical #Ubuntu
Here is the release schedule for Ubuntu's next major release in 2026
Canonical has released the schedule for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. The upcoming version will be launched next April and get support until 2031 and extended support until 2036.
www.neowin.net
November 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Canonical has released the schedule for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. The upcoming version will be launched next April and get support until 2031 and extended support until 2036. #Canonical #Ubuntu
And fun fact for anyone that remembers the Charter-Disney dispute from 2023
They actually threatened Disney that if no new contract was reached they weren't hesitant to shut down Spectrum TV and exit the linear TV market space
And they actually proved a point calling Disney's model "broken"
They actually threatened Disney that if no new contract was reached they weren't hesitant to shut down Spectrum TV and exit the linear TV market space
And they actually proved a point calling Disney's model "broken"
Actually interesting situation going on
Then again I hope this shit gets resolved soon and from the look of things this will likely become similar to other recent disputes (Charter and DirecTV) from 2023/2024 where their disputes lasted for days with DirecTV's dispute almost lasting 2 weeks
Then again I hope this shit gets resolved soon and from the look of things this will likely become similar to other recent disputes (Charter and DirecTV) from 2023/2024 where their disputes lasted for days with DirecTV's dispute almost lasting 2 weeks
Disney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feud
November 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
And fun fact for anyone that remembers the Charter-Disney dispute from 2023
They actually threatened Disney that if no new contract was reached they weren't hesitant to shut down Spectrum TV and exit the linear TV market space
And they actually proved a point calling Disney's model "broken"
They actually threatened Disney that if no new contract was reached they weren't hesitant to shut down Spectrum TV and exit the linear TV market space
And they actually proved a point calling Disney's model "broken"
Actually interesting situation going on
Then again I hope this shit gets resolved soon and from the look of things this will likely become similar to other recent disputes (Charter and DirecTV) from 2023/2024 where their disputes lasted for days with DirecTV's dispute almost lasting 2 weeks
Then again I hope this shit gets resolved soon and from the look of things this will likely become similar to other recent disputes (Charter and DirecTV) from 2023/2024 where their disputes lasted for days with DirecTV's dispute almost lasting 2 weeks
Disney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feud
Disney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feud
We’re entering our first full week of Google’s fight with Disney over its YouTube TV agreements, and the pain is starting to spread. In addition to the looming threat of missing out on Monday Night Football, Disney has seemingly pulled its content from Google Play over its failed negotiations.
more…
9to5google.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Actually interesting situation going on
Then again I hope this shit gets resolved soon and from the look of things this will likely become similar to other recent disputes (Charter and DirecTV) from 2023/2024 where their disputes lasted for days with DirecTV's dispute almost lasting 2 weeks
Then again I hope this shit gets resolved soon and from the look of things this will likely become similar to other recent disputes (Charter and DirecTV) from 2023/2024 where their disputes lasted for days with DirecTV's dispute almost lasting 2 weeks
Reposted by Dalmation
Disney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feud
Disney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feud
We’re entering our first full week of Google’s fight with Disney over its YouTube TV agreements, and the pain is starting to spread. In addition to the looming threat of missing out on Monday Night Football, Disney has seemingly pulled its content from Google Play over its failed negotiations.
more…
9to5google.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Disney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feud
I'll be honest 2025 felt like a meme to YouTube TV when it came to constant carriage disputes
For the first time in nearly 4 years we YouTube TV subscribers are facing our second contract related blackout and once again with Disney.
Based on past behavior between YouTube TV (2021, 36 hours), Charter (10 days) and DirecTV (4 days), I do expect this to get resolved in the next 24 hours or so
Based on past behavior between YouTube TV (2021, 36 hours), Charter (10 days) and DirecTV (4 days), I do expect this to get resolved in the next 24 hours or so
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 AM
I'll be honest 2025 felt like a meme to YouTube TV when it came to constant carriage disputes
For the first time in nearly 4 years we YouTube TV subscribers are facing our second contract related blackout and once again with Disney.
Based on past behavior between YouTube TV (2021, 36 hours), Charter (10 days) and DirecTV (4 days), I do expect this to get resolved in the next 24 hours or so
Based on past behavior between YouTube TV (2021, 36 hours), Charter (10 days) and DirecTV (4 days), I do expect this to get resolved in the next 24 hours or so
October 31, 2025 at 5:53 AM
For the first time in nearly 4 years we YouTube TV subscribers are facing our second contract related blackout and once again with Disney.
Based on past behavior between YouTube TV (2021, 36 hours), Charter (10 days) and DirecTV (4 days), I do expect this to get resolved in the next 24 hours or so
Based on past behavior between YouTube TV (2021, 36 hours), Charter (10 days) and DirecTV (4 days), I do expect this to get resolved in the next 24 hours or so
If you know anything about my picks for privacy here
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
If you know anything about my picks for privacy here
And you know what this is also why I'm glad I started to move away from Google this year (while it was mostly due to the antitrust cases from the U.S Department of Justice and the separate antitrust case from Epic Games) as privacy on the internet is now my top priority
You know what this platform already has enough problems that I'm glad I don't upload as much anymore
Like tech on YouTube is in danger and this is why AI is not trustworthy when it comes to things like this because it's just a computer program and it doesn't know anything about the guidelines
Like tech on YouTube is in danger and this is why AI is not trustworthy when it comes to things like this because it's just a computer program and it doesn't know anything about the guidelines
Man I can't imagine how Microsoft themselves must be satisfied about this as they continue to close more loopholes for having a local account
So much for YouTube to use AI to do the work for the platform instead of actual humans monitoring everything
It's an example of why we shouldn't trust AI
So much for YouTube to use AI to do the work for the platform instead of actual humans monitoring everything
It's an example of why we shouldn't trust AI
October 30, 2025 at 4:20 AM
And you know what this is also why I'm glad I started to move away from Google this year (while it was mostly due to the antitrust cases from the U.S Department of Justice and the separate antitrust case from Epic Games) as privacy on the internet is now my top priority
You know what this platform already has enough problems that I'm glad I don't upload as much anymore
Like tech on YouTube is in danger and this is why AI is not trustworthy when it comes to things like this because it's just a computer program and it doesn't know anything about the guidelines
Like tech on YouTube is in danger and this is why AI is not trustworthy when it comes to things like this because it's just a computer program and it doesn't know anything about the guidelines
Man I can't imagine how Microsoft themselves must be satisfied about this as they continue to close more loopholes for having a local account
So much for YouTube to use AI to do the work for the platform instead of actual humans monitoring everything
It's an example of why we shouldn't trust AI
So much for YouTube to use AI to do the work for the platform instead of actual humans monitoring everything
It's an example of why we shouldn't trust AI
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM
You know what this platform already has enough problems that I'm glad I don't upload as much anymore
Like tech on YouTube is in danger and this is why AI is not trustworthy when it comes to things like this because it's just a computer program and it doesn't know anything about the guidelines
Like tech on YouTube is in danger and this is why AI is not trustworthy when it comes to things like this because it's just a computer program and it doesn't know anything about the guidelines