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Bornean orangutan, roaming freely in the digital forest, swinging from branch to branch, keeping an eye out for stinky durians and crawling insects (read: code smells and bugs). Highly arboreal, mostly solitary.
Pinned
How the Sparkles Emoji Became the Symbol of Our AI Future
Companies including Google, Slack and Spotify picked the same icon for their AI applications, thanks to Silicon Valley’s ‘hive mind.’
www.wsj.com
By appropriating the sparkle symbol to represent AI-powered features, tech companies want you to think AI is magic ✨. Critics and skeptics alike should push back against this trend and embrace alternative imagery. #reclaimthesparkles
[1/2] Skeptics often dismiss LLMs as “bullshit generators”. It’s a valid criticism, but one that applies just as well to hoomans. Look around and you’ll find plenty of people operating in much the same way – some occasionally, others all the time;
January 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
[1/2] Skeptics often dismiss LLMs as “bullshit generators”. It’s a valid criticism, but one that applies just as well to hoomans. Look around and you’ll find plenty of people operating in much the same way – some occasionally, others all the time;
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Twenty-five years ago, Wikipedia was an unlikely idea: a place where anyone could share free knowledge.
Today, it’s one of the most visited sites on Earth, not powered by corporate ads, but by people.
Today, it’s one of the most visited sites on Earth, not powered by corporate ads, but by people.
January 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Twenty-five years ago, Wikipedia was an unlikely idea: a place where anyone could share free knowledge.
Today, it’s one of the most visited sites on Earth, not powered by corporate ads, but by people.
Today, it’s one of the most visited sites on Earth, not powered by corporate ads, but by people.
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A world in flux needs a press that's free. Please stand up for an independent press by supporting us as we head into 2026. theguardian.com/support/eoy-sc
December 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A world in flux needs a press that's free. Please stand up for an independent press by supporting us as we head into 2026. theguardian.com/support/eoy-sc
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It's the season of giving.
We at PBS News continue to provide trustworthy journalism, despite unprecedented challenges. But we need your help.
On this #GivingTuesday, please donate to support our work: https://bit.ly/4pedDer
We at PBS News continue to provide trustworthy journalism, despite unprecedented challenges. But we need your help.
On this #GivingTuesday, please donate to support our work: https://bit.ly/4pedDer
December 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
It's the season of giving.
We at PBS News continue to provide trustworthy journalism, despite unprecedented challenges. But we need your help.
On this #GivingTuesday, please donate to support our work: https://bit.ly/4pedDer
We at PBS News continue to provide trustworthy journalism, despite unprecedented challenges. But we need your help.
On this #GivingTuesday, please donate to support our work: https://bit.ly/4pedDer
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Free for everyone. Because verified, accessible knowledge is a human right. Donate now ➡️ donate.wikipedia25.org
#Wikipedia25
#Wikipedia25
December 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Free for everyone. Because verified, accessible knowledge is a human right. Donate now ➡️ donate.wikipedia25.org
#Wikipedia25
#Wikipedia25
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Every person makes a difference in the online rights movement, and every person counts in our Year-End Challenge. Donate ANY AMOUNT by Dec 31 and help us unlock bonus grants: eff.org/yec
Stand Together to Protect Democracy
Donate in 2025 and you’ll help EFF receive bonus grants. Support digital privacy and free speech!
supporters.eff.org
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Every person makes a difference in the online rights movement, and every person counts in our Year-End Challenge. Donate ANY AMOUNT by Dec 31 and help us unlock bonus grants: eff.org/yec
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Sending a big thank you to all our wonderful #followers, and a warm welcome to everyone who’s joined us recently! Your support means the world to #orangutans and has made little Jarang smile. Please invite your friends to help our Orangutan Caring community continue to grow. 🦧🧡
#FollowFriday
#FollowFriday
December 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Sending a big thank you to all our wonderful #followers, and a warm welcome to everyone who’s joined us recently! Your support means the world to #orangutans and has made little Jarang smile. Please invite your friends to help our Orangutan Caring community continue to grow. 🦧🧡
#FollowFriday
#FollowFriday
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#GivingTuesday takes place on 2 December!
This year, the #EclipseFdn invites you to support the open source technologies you use every day. Every single contribution helps move us closer to a more sustainable open source ecosystem.
🌐 Become a sponsor: www.eclipse.org/sponsor/ecli...
This year, the #EclipseFdn invites you to support the open source technologies you use every day. Every single contribution helps move us closer to a more sustainable open source ecosystem.
🌐 Become a sponsor: www.eclipse.org/sponsor/ecli...
December 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
#GivingTuesday takes place on 2 December!
This year, the #EclipseFdn invites you to support the open source technologies you use every day. Every single contribution helps move us closer to a more sustainable open source ecosystem.
🌐 Become a sponsor: www.eclipse.org/sponsor/ecli...
This year, the #EclipseFdn invites you to support the open source technologies you use every day. Every single contribution helps move us closer to a more sustainable open source ecosystem.
🌐 Become a sponsor: www.eclipse.org/sponsor/ecli...
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We’re launching an end-of-year fundraiser with a simple goal: to reach 1,500 Friends of GNOME. And we need your help!
blogs.gnome.org/foundation/2...
This week we’ll also be sharing and celebrating the accomplishments of GNOME over the past year here on Bluesky; be sure to follow #FriendsOfGNOME!
blogs.gnome.org/foundation/2...
This week we’ll also be sharing and celebrating the accomplishments of GNOME over the past year here on Bluesky; be sure to follow #FriendsOfGNOME!
Join Friends of GNOME
This post was contributed by the Fundraising Committee from the GNOME Foundation. This week we are launching an end-of-year fundraising campaign with a simple goal: to reach 1,500 Friends of GNOME by ...
blogs.gnome.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We’re launching an end-of-year fundraiser with a simple goal: to reach 1,500 Friends of GNOME. And we need your help!
blogs.gnome.org/foundation/2...
This week we’ll also be sharing and celebrating the accomplishments of GNOME over the past year here on Bluesky; be sure to follow #FriendsOfGNOME!
blogs.gnome.org/foundation/2...
This week we’ll also be sharing and celebrating the accomplishments of GNOME over the past year here on Bluesky; be sure to follow #FriendsOfGNOME!
TIL there used to be a company behind Nautilus, the file manager. To me, it has always been the flagship GNOME app and my personal favourite – most GNOME apps are a bit too bland for my liking, but Nautilus strikes the right balance between features and restraint.
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
TIL there used to be a company behind Nautilus, the file manager. To me, it has always been the flagship GNOME app and my personal favourite – most GNOME apps are a bit too bland for my liking, but Nautilus strikes the right balance between features and restraint.
[1/2] As an orangutan, I deplore the explicit mention of “hooman” in the term 𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 (HIG), which is needlessly exclusionary and reflects a narrow, anthropocentric world view.
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
[1/2] As an orangutan, I deplore the explicit mention of “hooman” in the term 𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 (HIG), which is needlessly exclusionary and reflects a narrow, anthropocentric world view.
An “error of judgment” 😂
The BBC chair, Samir Shah, has said the corporation would like to apologise for an “error of judgment” over the editing of a speech by Donald Trump for Panorama.
Why the BBC is apologising over a Trump documentary – and what happens next
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
An “error of judgment” 😂
A thought-provoking essay by @mako.cc. The bottom line: it's the intrinsic ethical value of free software that truly sets it apart from non-free alternatives.
The same can be said of the real advantage democracy affords, especially at a time when authoritarianism clearly has its utilitarian appeal.
The same can be said of the real advantage democracy affords, especially at a time when authoritarianism clearly has its utilitarian appeal.
When Free Software Isn't (Practically) Superior - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation
www.gnu.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A thought-provoking essay by @mako.cc. The bottom line: it's the intrinsic ethical value of free software that truly sets it apart from non-free alternatives.
The same can be said of the real advantage democracy affords, especially at a time when authoritarianism clearly has its utilitarian appeal.
The same can be said of the real advantage democracy affords, especially at a time when authoritarianism clearly has its utilitarian appeal.
TIL after years of discussion, the #CSS spec was updated on 7 February 2023 to require that `border-width` be rendered to whole device pixels. That's why we always have crisp borders now – no more hacks needed!
[css-values-4][various] Define 'snapped as a border width', and invok… · w3c/csswg-drafts@29b1dae
…e it in several properties to snap computed values. #5210
github.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
TIL after years of discussion, the #CSS spec was updated on 7 February 2023 to require that `border-width` be rendered to whole device pixels. That's why we always have crisp borders now – no more hacks needed!
I still remember first learning about Jane Goodall when I was a schoolboy – Roots & Shoots came to our school one day and gave out rulers made from recycled ink cartridges. Her grace, compassion, dedication and way of life have been an inspiration to me.
Thank you, Dr Jane Goodall. 🙏
Thank you, Dr Jane Goodall. 🙏
Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91
Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91
Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour
The world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91, her institute has said.
The Jane Goodall Institute announced that she had passed away of natural causes while in California as part of a US speaking tour. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I still remember first learning about Jane Goodall when I was a schoolboy – Roots & Shoots came to our school one day and gave out rulers made from recycled ink cartridges. Her grace, compassion, dedication and way of life have been an inspiration to me.
Thank you, Dr Jane Goodall. 🙏
Thank you, Dr Jane Goodall. 🙏
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President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him.
“They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” https://to.pbs.org/4nDxWRg
“They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” https://to.pbs.org/4nDxWRg
LISTEN: Trump calls for licenses of TV networks that give him 'bad publicity' to be revoked
President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him. “They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re get...
to.pbs.org
September 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him.
“They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” https://to.pbs.org/4nDxWRg
“They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” https://to.pbs.org/4nDxWRg
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#Gaza | Experts from the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory & #Israel took questions from the media in Geneva today about their latest report, which found that Israel has committed genocide.
➡️ youtu.be/trUcK8hHaIA
➡️ youtu.be/trUcK8hHaIA
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN Commission finds | Press Conference, 16 September 2025
YouTube video by UN Human Rights Council
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
#Gaza | Experts from the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory & #Israel took questions from the media in Geneva today about their latest report, which found that Israel has committed genocide.
➡️ youtu.be/trUcK8hHaIA
➡️ youtu.be/trUcK8hHaIA
To the chefs who want to stick to their non-stick pans: good luck with that. 😉
California Wants to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pans. These Chefs Say Don’t Do It.
www.nytimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
To the chefs who want to stick to their non-stick pans: good luck with that. 😉
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘳 (2025)
Putin entertained the idea of prolonging life through organ transplants, suggesting that immortality could be within reach as biotechnology advances, so I explored what he might look like at 150 years old.
Source of inspiration: Cassandra from 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘰
Putin entertained the idea of prolonging life through organ transplants, suggesting that immortality could be within reach as biotechnology advances, so I explored what he might look like at 150 years old.
Source of inspiration: Cassandra from 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘰
September 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘳 (2025)
Putin entertained the idea of prolonging life through organ transplants, suggesting that immortality could be within reach as biotechnology advances, so I explored what he might look like at 150 years old.
Source of inspiration: Cassandra from 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘰
Putin entertained the idea of prolonging life through organ transplants, suggesting that immortality could be within reach as biotechnology advances, so I explored what he might look like at 150 years old.
Source of inspiration: Cassandra from 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘰
“I would hope that people will see that we can dispense justice without being oppressive.”
RIP, your honour. You will be remembered. 🥀
RIP, your honour. You will be remembered. 🥀
Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88.
https://to.pbs.org/3HGkgFQ
https://to.pbs.org/3HGkgFQ
Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in Rhode Island court earned him fame, dies at 88
Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “Caught in Providence,” has died.
www.pbs.org
August 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
“I would hope that people will see that we can dispense justice without being oppressive.”
RIP, your honour. You will be remembered. 🥀
RIP, your honour. You will be remembered. 🥀
Muscle growth feels awesome – regardless of gender – for orangutans and hoomans alike. I say this both from my first-hand experience during puberty and from the exhilaration I’ve observed among hoomans.
August 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Muscle growth feels awesome – regardless of gender – for orangutans and hoomans alike. I say this both from my first-hand experience during puberty and from the exhilaration I’ve observed among hoomans.
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Orangutans are not pets / entertainers / props for selfies!
Today is #InternationalOrangutanDay so let’s say NO to exploitation by:
• Sharing this message.
• Reject and speak out against social media posts that show #orangutans being exploited.
• Sign the BOSF pledge: wildlifetradepledge.com
Today is #InternationalOrangutanDay so let’s say NO to exploitation by:
• Sharing this message.
• Reject and speak out against social media posts that show #orangutans being exploited.
• Sign the BOSF pledge: wildlifetradepledge.com
August 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Orangutans are not pets / entertainers / props for selfies!
Today is #InternationalOrangutanDay so let’s say NO to exploitation by:
• Sharing this message.
• Reject and speak out against social media posts that show #orangutans being exploited.
• Sign the BOSF pledge: wildlifetradepledge.com
Today is #InternationalOrangutanDay so let’s say NO to exploitation by:
• Sharing this message.
• Reject and speak out against social media posts that show #orangutans being exploited.
• Sign the BOSF pledge: wildlifetradepledge.com