Forwarded from OffGuardian (official)
…and here comes the Online Safety Act
The UK’s Online Safety Act officially came into force two weeks ago, and they have wasted no time using it.
Alternative social media network Gab has already been threatened with a massive fine for its supposed failures to “police speech” on its platform. Anecdotes are piling up, small forums and communities blocking access from the UK for fear of attracting OfCom’s ire and the like.
But rest assured, an OfCom spokesperson promised the Telegraph they would “only take action where it is proportionate and appropriate”. So that’s alright.
The Financial Timesheadlines……...
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https://off-guardian.org/2025/04/04/and-here-comes-the-online-safety-act/
The UK’s Online Safety Act officially came into force two weeks ago, and they have wasted no time using it.
Alternative social media network Gab has already been threatened with a massive fine for its supposed failures to “police speech” on its platform. Anecdotes are piling up, small forums and communities blocking access from the UK for fear of attracting OfCom’s ire and the like.
But rest assured, an OfCom spokesperson promised the Telegraph they would “only take action where it is proportionate and appropriate”. So that’s alright.
The Financial Timesheadlines……...
Read full article ...
https://off-guardian.org/2025/04/04/and-here-comes-the-online-safety-act/
Forwarded from Hacker News
GitHub
GitHub - anitwek/alternatives-to-us: A curated list of non-U.S.-based alternatives to popular services, focusing on privacy and…
A curated list of non-U.S.-based alternatives to popular services, focusing on privacy and global accessibility. - anitwek/alternatives-to-us
Forwarded from Gizchina.com
Nintendo may use dual pricing to curb Switch 2 resales
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/04/06/nintendo-switch-2-launch/
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/04/06/nintendo-switch-2-launch/
Forwarded from Hacker News
Corrode Rust Consulting
Pitfalls of Safe Rust | corrode Rust Consulting
When people say Rust is a “safe language”, they often mean memory safety.
And while memory safety is a great start, it’s far from all it takes to build robust applications.
Memory safety is necessary but not sufficient for overall r…
And while memory safety is a great start, it’s far from all it takes to build robust applications.
Memory safety is necessary but not sufficient for overall r…
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dade
Hiding elements that require JavaScript without JavaScript
I’ve tried my best to make sure that this site works great (or at least reasonably well) even without JavaScript, but when JavaScript isn’t available, it can be a little clunky to hide things that do require it. With a mere 7 lines (or a one-liner if you’re…
Forwarded from Gizchina.com
Android Auto 14.0 Now Rolling Out to More Users
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/04/06/android-auto-14-0-now-rolling-out-to-more-users/
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/04/06/android-auto-14-0-now-rolling-out-to-more-users/
Forwarded from 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗦 | 𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗦, 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 (Rajarshi Khatua)
EdgeSeek
An open-source application to enhance your experience by enabling intuitive edge-based gestures!
🔗 Links:
- Download
- Screenshots
- Source code
- Features
- Developer: LSafer
🏷️ Tags: #Android #OpenSource #Customization
An open-source application to enhance your experience by enabling intuitive edge-based gestures!
🔗 Links:
- Download
- Screenshots
- Source code
- Features
- Developer: LSafer
🏷️ Tags: #Android #OpenSource #Customization
Forwarded from The Hacker News
🚨 PoisonSeed ALERT: Hackers are hijacking CRM platforms like Mailchimp, SendGrid, Hubspot to steal crypto wallets — by sending fake seed phrases in mass spam attacks.
Once inside? They create API keys for stealthy, long-term control — even if passwords are reset.
Learn more ➔ https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/poisonseed-exploits-crm-accounts-to.html
Once inside? They create API keys for stealthy, long-term control — even if passwords are reset.
Learn more ➔ https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/poisonseed-exploits-crm-accounts-to.html
Forwarded from vx-underground
About 2 weeks ago privacy nerds on Reddit began reporting they're unable to watch YouTube videos when using a VPN. YouTube displays a "VPN/Proxy Detected" warning.
Initially it was displayed on desktop computers, however it is now being displayed on mobile devices too.
Initially it was displayed on desktop computers, however it is now being displayed on mobile devices too.
Forwarded from Hacker News
Gerry McGovern
Data centers contain 90% crap data