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Consumer infringements, dark patterns, roadhogs and other nasty stuff in Africa.
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"IG is a drug." Documents that show Meta seemingly bragging that "teens can't switch off from Instagram even if they want to" may prove damning for the platform in a social media addiction trial that could cost them and YouTube — also a subject of the lawsuit — billions. Snapchat and TikTok were […]
Original post on flipboard.social
flipboard.social
January 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
"IG is a drug." Documents that show Meta seemingly bragging that "teens can't switch off from Instagram even if they want to" may prove damning for the platform in a social media addiction trial that could cost them and YouTube — also a subject of the lawsuit — billions. Snapchat and TikTok were […]
Amended Regulations 💪
"Regarding direct marketing, organisations must obtain a data subject’s written consent to contact them with offers of products and services.
“Consent cannot be inferred from silence or pre-ticked boxes (i.e. opting out), and a copy must be provided upon request. Consent […]
"Regarding direct marketing, organisations must obtain a data subject’s written consent to contact them with offers of products and services.
“Consent cannot be inferred from silence or pre-ticked boxes (i.e. opting out), and a copy must be provided upon request. Consent […]
Original post on mastodon.online
mastodon.online
January 26, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Amended Regulations 💪
"Regarding direct marketing, organisations must obtain a data subject’s written consent to contact them with offers of products and services.
“Consent cannot be inferred from silence or pre-ticked boxes (i.e. opting out), and a copy must be provided upon request. Consent […]
"Regarding direct marketing, organisations must obtain a data subject’s written consent to contact them with offers of products and services.
“Consent cannot be inferred from silence or pre-ticked boxes (i.e. opting out), and a copy must be provided upon request. Consent […]
I now understand why some parents avoid activating ‘Family Sharing’ and child protection features on Apple devices.
My son’s iPad blocked him from calling me yesterday because it detected nudity somewhere along the line. I deactivated the feature now, but I doubt there was any nudity since he […]
My son’s iPad blocked him from calling me yesterday because it detected nudity somewhere along the line. I deactivated the feature now, but I doubt there was any nudity since he […]
Original post on mastodon.online
mastodon.online
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 AM
I now understand why some parents avoid activating ‘Family Sharing’ and child protection features on Apple devices.
My son’s iPad blocked him from calling me yesterday because it detected nudity somewhere along the line. I deactivated the feature now, but I doubt there was any nudity since he […]
My son’s iPad blocked him from calling me yesterday because it detected nudity somewhere along the line. I deactivated the feature now, but I doubt there was any nudity since he […]
RE: https://mastodon.africa/@ZARExchangeRates/115944369895627570
With the Rand strengthening like this, nearly 10%, does that mean that iPhones and other imported things are also getting 10% cheaper?
Wishful thinking and that excuse is only used to increase prices whilst the Rand is weak.
With the Rand strengthening like this, nearly 10%, does that mean that iPhones and other imported things are also getting 10% cheaper?
Wishful thinking and that excuse is only used to increase prices whilst the Rand is weak.
mastodon.africa
January 23, 2026 at 12:26 PM
RE: https://mastodon.africa/@ZARExchangeRates/115944369895627570
With the Rand strengthening like this, nearly 10%, does that mean that iPhones and other imported things are also getting 10% cheaper?
Wishful thinking and that excuse is only used to increase prices whilst the Rand is weak.
With the Rand strengthening like this, nearly 10%, does that mean that iPhones and other imported things are also getting 10% cheaper?
Wishful thinking and that excuse is only used to increase prices whilst the Rand is weak.
Our 10-year-old son has been denied permission to leave school on his bicycle today after the day’s end. Our residence is only 1.5 kilometres from the school along a suburban street and indemnified the school.
I am seeking clarification on the school’s decision. Do they just want to bag an […]
I am seeking clarification on the school’s decision. Do they just want to bag an […]
Original post on mastodon.online
mastodon.online
January 23, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Our 10-year-old son has been denied permission to leave school on his bicycle today after the day’s end. Our residence is only 1.5 kilometres from the school along a suburban street and indemnified the school.
I am seeking clarification on the school’s decision. Do they just want to bag an […]
I am seeking clarification on the school’s decision. Do they just want to bag an […]
Is anyone else having trouble with the Takealot login screen on both the Website using Firefox and iOS App?
I managed to get it using Safari, but after entering the OTP, it just reverts to the password screen.
Have the devs added some malicious tracking […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
I managed to get it using Safari, but after entering the OTP, it just reverts to the password screen.
Have the devs added some malicious tracking […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
January 22, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Is anyone else having trouble with the Takealot login screen on both the Website using Firefox and iOS App?
I managed to get it using Safari, but after entering the OTP, it just reverts to the password screen.
Have the devs added some malicious tracking […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
I managed to get it using Safari, but after entering the OTP, it just reverts to the password screen.
Have the devs added some malicious tracking […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
January 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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- Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe floods, which have left many roads impassable and restricted access to the airport, which serves communities in the area as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and […]
[Original post on mastodon.africa]
[Original post on mastodon.africa]
January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
- Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe floods, which have left many roads impassable and restricted access to the airport, which serves communities in the area as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and […]
[Original post on mastodon.africa]
[Original post on mastodon.africa]
Eventually, all politicians reveal their true colours, and you’re incredibly glad you didn’t vote for them, no matter how promising and tempting the new prospects were or how much you wanted to punish the established ones.
#southafrica #politicians
#southafrica #politicians
January 13, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Eventually, all politicians reveal their true colours, and you’re incredibly glad you didn’t vote for them, no matter how promising and tempting the new prospects were or how much you wanted to punish the established ones.
#southafrica #politicians
#southafrica #politicians
Are you a Landord to foreigners, have you requested/checked your Tenant's Residence Permit?
"The police ministry stated that South Africans will be arrested if found renting rooms or business premises to illegal immigrants."
#landlord #tenant #renting #property #immigrants #migration […]
"The police ministry stated that South Africans will be arrested if found renting rooms or business premises to illegal immigrants."
#landlord #tenant #renting #property #immigrants #migration […]
Original post on mastodon.online
mastodon.online
January 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Are you a Landord to foreigners, have you requested/checked your Tenant's Residence Permit?
"The police ministry stated that South Africans will be arrested if found renting rooms or business premises to illegal immigrants."
#landlord #tenant #renting #property #immigrants #migration […]
"The police ministry stated that South Africans will be arrested if found renting rooms or business premises to illegal immigrants."
#landlord #tenant #renting #property #immigrants #migration […]
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A few days ago, a client’s data center "vanished" overnight. My monitoring showed that all devices were unreachable. Not even the ISP routers responded, so I assumed a sudden connectivity drop. The strange part? Not even via 4G.
I then suspected a power failure, but the UPS should have sent an […]
I then suspected a power failure, but the UPS should have sent an […]
Original post on mastodon.bsd.cafe
mastodon.bsd.cafe
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 AM
A few days ago, a client’s data center "vanished" overnight. My monitoring showed that all devices were unreachable. Not even the ISP routers responded, so I assumed a sudden connectivity drop. The strange part? Not even via 4G.
I then suspected a power failure, but the UPS should have sent an […]
I then suspected a power failure, but the UPS should have sent an […]
"Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil
The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?"
#oil #venezuela #us
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/8/heres-why-trump-wants-venezuelas-oil
The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?"
#oil #venezuela #us
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/8/heres-why-trump-wants-venezuelas-oil
Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil
The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?
www.aljazeera.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 AM
"Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil
The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?"
#oil #venezuela #us
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/8/heres-why-trump-wants-venezuelas-oil
The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?"
#oil #venezuela #us
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/8/heres-why-trump-wants-venezuelas-oil
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The EU is working on what is in essence a new Open Source strategy for Europe, and the call for evidence is now open. This is our cue to provide feedback and input to the strategy!
If you are involved in the Open Source community in any way, if you benefit (or could benefit) in any way from […]
If you are involved in the Open Source community in any way, if you benefit (or could benefit) in any way from […]
Original post on camp.smolnet.org
camp.smolnet.org
January 7, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The EU is working on what is in essence a new Open Source strategy for Europe, and the call for evidence is now open. This is our cue to provide feedback and input to the strategy!
If you are involved in the Open Source community in any way, if you benefit (or could benefit) in any way from […]
If you are involved in the Open Source community in any way, if you benefit (or could benefit) in any way from […]
For his 10th birthday, we surprised our son with a Green Energy STEM kit, which includes 14 buildable models!
There’s nothing quite like toys that teach, can be used in all sorts of creative ways and keep on giving, instead of just gathering dust in a corner […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
There’s nothing quite like toys that teach, can be used in all sorts of creative ways and keep on giving, instead of just gathering dust in a corner […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 AM
For his 10th birthday, we surprised our son with a Green Energy STEM kit, which includes 14 buildable models!
There’s nothing quite like toys that teach, can be used in all sorts of creative ways and keep on giving, instead of just gathering dust in a corner […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
There’s nothing quite like toys that teach, can be used in all sorts of creative ways and keep on giving, instead of just gathering dust in a corner […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"One of the agreements is that the insured won’t drive under the influence of alcohol, and she clarified that this doesn’t only apply to insured parties driving over the legal blood alcohol limit.
“It’s not only exceeding the limit, but it’s also just a general statement under the influence […]
“It’s not only exceeding the limit, but it’s also just a general statement under the influence […]
Original post on mastodon.online
mastodon.online
January 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
"One of the agreements is that the insured won’t drive under the influence of alcohol, and she clarified that this doesn’t only apply to insured parties driving over the legal blood alcohol limit.
“It’s not only exceeding the limit, but it’s also just a general statement under the influence […]
“It’s not only exceeding the limit, but it’s also just a general statement under the influence […]
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I saw elsewhere that the SABC started broadcasting today in 1976, 50 years ago. This seems apt:
January 5, 2026 at 7:03 AM
I saw elsewhere that the SABC started broadcasting today in 1976, 50 years ago. This seems apt:
Reposted by Public Enemy Exposed
Don't believe those who loudly claim email can not avoid metadata! They are ignorant of our continuous works on minimizing metadata:
DONE:
- no phone number other identifying data needed
- no cleartext "Subject"
- no cleartext "To"
- randomized "Date"
- no IP addresses
- […]
DONE:
- no phone number other identifying data needed
- no cleartext "Subject"
- no cleartext "To"
- randomized "Date"
- no IP addresses
- […]
Original post on chaos.social
chaos.social
January 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Don't believe those who loudly claim email can not avoid metadata! They are ignorant of our continuous works on minimizing metadata:
DONE:
- no phone number other identifying data needed
- no cleartext "Subject"
- no cleartext "To"
- randomized "Date"
- no IP addresses
- […]
DONE:
- no phone number other identifying data needed
- no cleartext "Subject"
- no cleartext "To"
- randomized "Date"
- no IP addresses
- […]
"The fines in urban areas are higher for exceeding the speed limit by between 19km/h and 30km/h. In cases where a motorist exceeds the legal speed limit by 30km/h in an urban area, they must be arrested.
To be arrested for exceeding the speed limit in a rural or freeway zone, you must exceed […]
To be arrested for exceeding the speed limit in a rural or freeway zone, you must exceed […]
Original post on mastodon.online
mastodon.online
January 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM
"The fines in urban areas are higher for exceeding the speed limit by between 19km/h and 30km/h. In cases where a motorist exceeds the legal speed limit by 30km/h in an urban area, they must be arrested.
To be arrested for exceeding the speed limit in a rural or freeway zone, you must exceed […]
To be arrested for exceeding the speed limit in a rural or freeway zone, you must exceed […]
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Today is Digital Independence Day, a German initiative to move more and more away from Big Tech in 2026. Let's reclaim our independence!
https://di.day/
https://di.day/
January 4, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Today is Digital Independence Day, a German initiative to move more and more away from Big Tech in 2026. Let's reclaim our independence!
https://di.day/
https://di.day/
"The report stated: “Palantir is a company based in the USA, where there is a possibility that sensitive data could be accessed by the American government and intelligence services.” The Swiss defence department later described this wording as a “precautionary risk assessment,” but the […]
Original post on mastodon.online
mastodon.online
December 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"The report stated: “Palantir is a company based in the USA, where there is a possibility that sensitive data could be accessed by the American government and intelligence services.” The Swiss defence department later described this wording as a “precautionary risk assessment,” but the […]
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Waterfox browser goes AI-free, targets the Firefox faithful
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/18/firefox_no_ai_alternative_waterfox/
Even if Mozilla is going to add an AI kill switch, that may not be enough to reassure many.
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/18/firefox_no_ai_alternative_waterfox/
Even if Mozilla is going to add an AI kill switch, that may not be enough to reassure many.
<- by me on @theregister
Waterfox browser goes AI-free, targets the Firefox faithful
: Even if Mozilla is going to add an AI kill switch, that may not be enough to reassure many.
www.theregister.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Waterfox browser goes AI-free, targets the Firefox faithful
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/18/firefox_no_ai_alternative_waterfox/
Even if Mozilla is going to add an AI kill switch, that may not be enough to reassure many.
<- by me on @theregister
https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/18/firefox_no_ai_alternative_waterfox/
Even if Mozilla is going to add an AI kill switch, that may not be enough to reassure many.
<- by me on @theregister
Reposted by Public Enemy Exposed
RE: https://mastodon.social/@oldaily/115724522481486546
""What looks like “choice” is increasingly the downstream effect of ranking systems. ""
No technology is neutral.
""What looks like “choice” is increasingly the downstream effect of ranking systems. ""
No technology is neutral.
mastodon.social
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@oldaily/115724522481486546
""What looks like “choice” is increasingly the downstream effect of ranking systems. ""
No technology is neutral.
""What looks like “choice” is increasingly the downstream effect of ranking systems. ""
No technology is neutral.
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"Let us be the repository of your passkeys" and "We may terminate your account at any time and permanently refuse to communicate with you" ... seems like a bad combination?
December 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"Let us be the repository of your passkeys" and "We may terminate your account at any time and permanently refuse to communicate with you" ... seems like a bad combination?