Apple’s Craig Federighi on the long road to the iPad’s Mac-like multitasking
Apple’s Craig Federighi on the long road to the iPad’s Mac-like multitasking
Federighi talks to Ars about why the iPad’s Mac-style multitasking took so long.Andrew Cunningham (Ars Technica)
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Gaza doctor who lost nine children in Israeli airstrike dies from wounds in same attack
A Palestinian father who had lost nine of his 10 children in an Israeli airstrike has died from wounds sustained in the same attack, local health officials have said.
Hamdi al-Najjar, 40, a doctor at Nasser hospital, was critically injured when Israeli forces bombed the family house in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on 23 May, killing nine of his children. He had just returned home after accompanying his wife Alaa, a paediatrician at the Nasser medical complex, to work when the building was struck. He had initially survived alongside his son Adam, 11, who is still in hospital.
Even by the terrible standards of the Gaza conflict, their deaths had shocked the international community.
Footage shared by the director of Gaza’s health ministry and verified by the Guardian showed the burnt, dismembered bodies of Najjar’s children being pulled from the rubble of their house near a petrol station as flames engulfed what remained of the family’s home.
Gaza doctor who lost nine children in Israeli airstrike dies from wounds in same attack
Hamdi al-Najjar, 40, was critically injured when Israeli forces bombed the family house in Khan YounisLorenzo Tondo (The Guardian)
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It's like they're trying to create a new generation of terrorists that despise them
Ugh ... as if I didn't already know Netanyahu literally helped keep Hamas in power so people would be less sympathetic to Palestine.
We have some really disgusting people running this world these days. I thought humanity would figure things out eventually but we seem wholly incapable of learning anything from past attrocities for longer than a few generations
Shouldn't have launched missiles at Israel on October 7th. I know they've been fighting since 1948, but perhaps that bombing put Israel's barrage into overtime.
Who would have thought that Jews and Muslims can't share the same land.
A fight over the holy land, and people care more about the Muslims than the Jews and their 6 million death genocide during WW2.
Is it because Trump supports Israel?
Is it because the Palestinians are the rightful owners of the holy land?
Either way, you can thank the almighty Great Britain for this holy war and bringing down the ottoman empire.
It's a tough situation for either side. A whole planet and the two contradicting ideologies are trying to inhabit the same land.
Hopefully, both sides find peace.
They lived together fine for many years. People are concerned about Palestinians because there is accepted scholarly consensus that they are being killed en masse in a genocide waged by Israel and supported materially by the US and it's allies. Likely at least 100,000 Palestinian people have been killed since October 2023.This isn't a competition for who is the most worthy victim historically between Muslims and Jews, innocent families, entire neighborhoods are being obliterated by Israel right now. Thousands of children are at risk of starving because of the total blockade by Israel. Many Jewish people disagree with what is happening and would prefer to share the space in peace.
Supporting Palestine and recognizing this as genocide has nothing to do with recognizing the horrors of the holocaust and feeling sympathy for the Jewish victims of antisemitism, they are not contradictory positions.
Una giungla di fenomeni.
Se non riesci a concentrarti su cose serie per più di mezz'ora, è tempo di un post cazzaro.
Può anche non riuscire.
Tanto, sul #Blog, chi ti scova?
Anthropic's Claude 4 could "blackmail" you in extreme situations
- Anthropic’s new Claude 4 features an aspect that may be cause for concern.
- The company’s latest safety report says the AI model attempted to “blackmail” developers.
- It resorted to such tactics in a bid of self-preservation.
Anthropic's Claude 4 could "blackmail" you in extreme situations - Hypertext
After debuting its latest AI model, Claude 4, Anthropic's safety report says it could "blackmail" devs in an attempt of self-preservation.Robin-Leigh Chetty (Hypertext)
Egypt detains 200 Gaza protesters, including about 30 from Netherlands
Egyptian authorities have detained approximately 200 pro-Palestinian activists from more than 40 countries, including about 30 from the Netherlands, ahead of a planned protest march to the Gaza border. Many Dutch participants reportedly said they were subjected to “unjust and humiliating treatment,” including being held for hours without food, water, medical care, or information.
Approximately 100 Dutch nationals had traveled to Egypt for the march, representing a diverse range of backgrounds, according to the Dutch public broadcaster NOS. Among them were students, teachers, healthcare workers, retirees and artists. Organizers said 18 members of the European Parliament were also expected to join the protest.
One of those detained was the sister of Mark van Rennes, the captain of the protest ship Madleen, who is currently imprisoned in Israel. She was among approximately 30 Dutch activists deported from Egypt to Istanbul, Turkey. She has since confirmed her arrival in Istanbul and is expected to land at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around 2 p.m., likely accompanied by many of the other deported Dutch citizens, NOS reported.
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More than 200 killed as London-bound Air India flight crashes in Ahmedabad
Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff – latest updates
Plane was carrying at least 242 people on Air India flight AI171, say policeAmy Sedghi (The Guardian)
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Not in the field, but I think it depends. It's for sure more dangerous on average if we consider the entire world, but I feel like that's mostly because of certain areas (US w/ toothless FAA and ATC shortage, Russia with the war&part shortages etc, ...) and new Boeing aircraft.
Flying is still the safest mode of travel per km, and if you're flying Airbus/Embraer/COMAC/pre-2010 Boeing it's likely as safe as it was a decade ago. However it kinda sucks due to all the greenhouse gas emissions.
Paranoid Kash Patel polygraphs FBI agents in MAGA purge
The FBI has devolved into chaos amid Director Kash Patel’s ongoing efforts to rid the agency of staff disloyal to the Trump administration.
Patel is now subjecting senior executives to polygraphs at a “rapid rate,” The New York Times reports, as part of a wider effort to stamp out embarrassing news leaks from within the agency.
One senior official told the Times in its exposé that he was forced out last month after being subjected to a lie detector test. He believes he was targeted because he hadn’t told Patel about his wife taking a knee during the 2020 protests against police brutality in Washington, D.C.
Paranoid Kash Patel Polygraphs FBI Agents in MAGA Purge
Top brass at the agency are being pushed out as the chief continues his obsessive quest to plug leaks.Will Neal (The Daily Beast)
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Ok I'm not going to entertain the idea that the actual FBI doesn't know how polygraphs work and how effective they really are.
This is a clear excuse to just oust whomever they don't like.
Trump was not informed of Ukraine attack on Russia
Trump was not informed of a recent Ukrainian attack on Russia, The Hill’s sister network NewsNation confirmed Sunday.
According to NewsNation’s Tanya Noury, an administration official said the president was not given a heads-up about the drone attack that a Ukrainian security official alleged destroyed more than 40 planes well within Russian territory, according to The Associated Press.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5327835-trump-ukraine-attack-russia/
George Stephanopoulos Rips Trump for Monetizing Presidency
George Stephanopoulos, on Sunday, ripped President Donald Trump — highlighting the “unprecedented money-making by a sitting president and his family.”
In a scorching show open on ABC’s This Week, Stephanopoulos called out the Trumps for cashing in on the office — while noting that those who are filling the Trump family coffers are benefitting from “official actions” taken by the White House.
“The scale is staggering,” Stephanopoulos said. “President Trump and his family are making hundreds of millions, potentially billions of dollars — as Trump and his administration take official actions that benefit contributors and investors.”
The ABC News anchor called out Trump’s “pardons to tax cheats,” and various windfalls originating from the Trump family’s foray into cryptocurrency.
George Stephanopoulos Goes Scorched Earth on Trump for ‘Unprecedented Money-Making By a Sitting Pres ...
George Stephanopoulos, on Sunday, ripped President Donald Trump — calling out his "unprecedented money-making by a sitting president."Joe DePaolo (Mediaite)
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In a scorching show open on ABC’s This Week, Stephanopoulos called out the Trumps for cashing in on the office — while noting that those who are filling the Trump family coffers are benefitting from “official actions” taken by the White House.
"Official Actions". Two very important words, because thanks to the Supreme Court even a future Congress can't even investigate this, much less do anything about it. And forget about this congress lifting a god damned finger, outside of the middle one they keep giving to the people who voted for them.
Thiago Ávila's message to his daughter
"Dear Tereza,
I’m sorry for not being around these past days, but Daddy was trying to bring food to other children as beautiful as you. Unfortunately, they are starving because some people don’t understand that every human being has the right to freedom.
Your father is one of the millions of people doing something to end the greatest violation of rights of our generation.
I truly hope to come home soon. I think of you and your mother every day. And that is why I cannot accept that the world we live in has so much exploitation, oppression, and destruction.
Do not be afraid for your father. I am okay and hopeful."
Original, untranslated text and video is available here correiobraziliense.com.br/cida…
Vídeo: Direto da prisão em Israel, Thiago Ávila envia carta à filha de um ano
A carta foi enviada à mulher do brasiliense pela advogada que acompanha o caso de Thiago em IsraelCidades DF
GOP senator doubles down on 'We all are going to die' comment
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From a gilded perch, Trump tries to retain the common touch
Here's for 2 years since I joined Lemmy
it was kbin, the first one i registered on because it played nicely mastodon too, and i thought it would be nice to have less tabs permanently open.
now i have accounts on mastodon, dbzer0's lemmy, piefed, pixelfed and even friendica goddamnit it's like collecting pokemon
Fediverse for teens
I have three teenage daughters who are currently not allowed on social media. But I want to give them some ability before they become adults. My eldest gave me a PowerPoint presentation on why she should be allowed on Snapchat, lol.
She made some good points. Her friend group has a group text and she wants to keep up with everyone but doesn’t want to get the ding notifications constantly.
Feels like a good opportunity for a Fediverse platform. Like a closed Mastodon/Pixelfed server and have some parental controls. Any projects out there?
Trump not informed about Ukraine attack that destroyed huge fleet of Russian planes
Trump was not informed about Ukraine attack which destroyed huge fleet of Russian planes, report claims
White House was not given advance notice about Ukraine’s ‘large-scale’ drone attack, which wiped out a fleet of about 40 Russian military bombersIsabel Keane (The Independent)
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Torture and Forced Disappearances: Inside Wagner’s Secret Prisons in Mali
Since arriving in Mali in 2021, Russian Wagner mercenaries have abducted and detained hundreds of civilians in former UN bases and military camps shared with the Malian army. Our investigation, as part of the Viktoriia project, reveals secret prisons where abuse and torture are carried out with total impunity.
Torture and Forced Disappearances: Inside Wagner’s Secret Prisons in Mali - Forbidden Stories
For more than three years in Mali, Wagner mercenaries have detained and tortured civilians in secret prisons located in military bases, according to Forbidden Stories’ investigation.Louise Berkane (Forbidden Stories)
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Cool state department propaganda bro. I prefer state department funded admissions of letting terrorism run rampant in the region across years and years of expensive military deployment, though. africacenter.org/spotlight/fiv… I don't think anyone is taking the Guantanamo Bay guys seriously with the "hey look, a Russian bird!" shit. You are not going to convince people that Africa is worse off with the Russians and Chinese.
If you DM me I will be happy to send you videos of the Ukrainians torturing their own soldiers with an electrified bedframe, which I got from Azov Telegram myself. That is, if you're curious why I can immediately intuit that "Viktoriaa" is full of shit.
Five Zones of Militant Islamist Violence in the Sahel
The spike in violence in the western Sahel is marked by differing actors, drivers, and motivations, calling for contextualized responses.the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (Centro de estudos estratégicos de África)
Graphite Caught: First Forensic Confirmation of Paragon’s iOS Mercenary Spyware Finds Journalists Targeted
On April 29, 2025, a select group of iOS users were notified by Apple that they were targeted with advanced spyware. Among the group were two journalists that consented for their cases described publicly. The key findings from our forensic analysis of their devices are summarized below:
- Our analysis finds forensic evidence confirming with high confidence that both a prominent European journalist (who requests anonymity), and Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino, were targeted with Paragon’s Graphite mercenary spyware.
- We identify an indicator linking both cases to the same Paragon operator.
- Apple confirms to us that the zero-click attack deployed in these cases was mitigated as of iOS 18.3.1 and has assigned the vulnerability CVE-2025-43200.
Our analysis is ongoing.
Graphite Caught: First Forensic Confirmation of Paragon’s iOS Mercenary Spyware Finds Journalists Targeted -
We conducted a forensic analysis of devices belonging to two journalists who were notified by Apple that they were targeted with advanced spyware.Bill Marczak (The Citizen Lab)
Graphite Caught: First Forensic Confirmation of Paragon’s iOS Mercenary Spyware Finds Journalists Targeted
On April 29, 2025, a select group of iOS users were notified by Apple that they were targeted with advanced spyware. Among the group were two journalists that consented for their cases described publicly. The key findings from our forensic analysis of their devices are summarized below:
- Our analysis finds forensic evidence confirming with high confidence that both a prominent European journalist (who requests anonymity), and Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino, were targeted with Paragon’s Graphite mercenary spyware.
- We identify an indicator linking both cases to the same Paragon operator.
- Apple confirms to us that the zero-click attack deployed in these cases was mitigated as of iOS 18.3.1 and has assigned the vulnerability CVE-2025-43200.
Our analysis is ongoing.
Graphite Caught: First Forensic Confirmation of Paragon’s iOS Mercenary Spyware Finds Journalists Targeted -
We conducted a forensic analysis of devices belonging to two journalists who were notified by Apple that they were targeted with advanced spyware.Bill Marczak (The Citizen Lab)
Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier goes half-fed 🤣
US Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier crew left half-fed by contractor-locked ovens
: Army joins in push to break vendor grip on military maintenanceIain Thomson (The Register)
My Mac Contacted 63 Different Apple Owned Domains in One Hour - While Not is Use
My Mac Contacted 63 Different Apple Owned Domains in One Hour - While Not is Use
During a one hour period today, my computer contacted 63 different Apple domains while i was not logged on and using it. I have been trying to minimize to the extent possible the reach of big tech into my life.appaddict.app
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Sabrina Carpenter taps Spinal Tap cover.
“She should be made to smell the glove, but… you know, not over and over.”
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Don't give Trump what he wants
For the protests Trump is hoping for one of two outcomes:
- The protests escalate and he seizes power just like Hitler did: theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
- People roll over, stay silent and comply with the administration out of fear.
If fact I wonder if #1 would be more ideal for Trump because it would be a unifying cause for Republicans who are currently divided and soon face economic uncertainty. Remember that Trump's polling was worst in April during times of greatest economic uncertainty. However let's not give him either of those. Let's humiliate Trump by making all the people he brought in, in hopes of escalating useless and bored. Imagine the pictures of them standing around with nothing to do. It will foil the well used dictator playbook for seizing power.
The reality is a vast, vast majority of the protests are going to be peaceful no matter what. The problem is that the media even the mainstream media will focus on any violence there is so we need we really need to be as perfect as we can so let's do everything we can to ensure that every single protest remains as peaceful as possible and also take charge of the narrative too.
What we need to do is protest peacefully and lawfully, be a little more spread out, stay away from situations that are violent. I'd also recommend staying away from police and military. Use the time to expose Trump's corruption and educate people and bring new people to the movement and maybe even help register people to vote. By building a broad peaceful coalition we can reach even those who are stuck in echo chambers where they will only see what little violence there is and not notice the peaceful protests. The only way to break through is to protest peacefully in your city so they can see that protests are peaceful or get previously neutral people involved in protesting who will talk to their friends who will in-turn talk to their friends and so on eventually reaching those in echo chambers.
I'd recommend bringing American flags, say we love our country, we believe ALL Americans have equal rights and that we support the constitution and upholding American tradition like separation of power, that no one is above the law and that there are no kings in America. The more people who do that the more chances the media will be forced to show this which disrupts the false narrative that we're not patriotic, in fact I feel we're way more patriotic than the people who still worship traitors like the confederates, those who want to destroy our country and those who feel that only Americans who have the right skin color, gender and socioeconomic status deserve rights.
Online and in person we must strongly push back against those who call for violence, balkanization or civil war. These things will be devastating to everyone. I can tell you that I'm a blue dot in a red state, I have lots of friends and family members who are as well. Nearly all of us are too poor and too deeply rooted in our communities to move. This could literally be deadly for us and millions of innocent people who don't support what's going on now and even if not deadly lots of us could one day be subject to a oppressive regime in a spin-off of part of America, that would be horrible. If we make it to the midterms we can win enough elections and make our country better in all 50 states peacefully and legally.
Remember: broad peaceful coalition, bring more and more people over, eventually even some Trump supporters will see the light and we'll resolve this peacefully. I know we can do it!
PS: Hands-off put together a list of articles about de-escalation training here: actionnetwork.org/user_files/u…
The YouTube link in the PDF wasn't stripped of tracking so use this link to watch their de-escalation training: youtu.be/_Pgmn9QRr48
I also saw an interesting idea of having monitors in high visibility vests and using whistles whenever they see even initial signs of violence, in the original suggestion they advised sitting but I read some persuasive comments that mentioned sitting down could be dangerous, instead I think leaving is the best approach.
Hitler Used a Bogus Crisis of ‘Public Order’ to Make Himself Dictator
Using disorder he had helped manufacture, the chancellor seized control of Bavaria, and made himself an autocrat.Timothy W. Ryback (The Atlantic)
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It's Safer in the Front
Faced with intensifying repression and state violence, there is an understandable inclination to seek safety by avoiding confrontation. But this is not always the most effective strategy.CrimethInc.
Meta Filed a Lawsuit Against The Entity Behind CrushAI Nudify App.
- Today, we’ve filed a lawsuit against the entity behind CrushAI and are taking other steps to clamp down on nudify apps.
- We’re building new technology to detect ads for nudify apps and sharing signals about these apps with other tech companies so they can take action too.
- We have strict rules against non-consensual intimate imagery – whether it’s real or AI-generated – including the promotion of nudify apps.
Combating Nudify Apps with Lawsuit & New Technology | Meta
Meta is committed to protecting our users from nudify apps, which is why we're taking action with new technology and legal measures.Meta Newsroom (Meta)
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Junk bugs are cute, but that load they carry is gruesome
The tiny pile of debris appeared to be magically motivating across the rough surface of a freshly sawed oak stump.al
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Like, why did you manufacture this intractable problem by mandating clothing and shaming nudity in the first place?
You think humans invented clothing because of shame?
That's completely backwards, we invented clothing for protection, and not seeing everything all the time led to shame when someone could see us.
Like, I'm pretty sure hermit crabs feel something similar to shame when they don't have a shell, they need something to drive them to not only protect themselves, but to ensure they can reproduce and raise their young. That's why humans instinctually get weird about exposed genitals and boobs, those are the most important parts of a human from an evolutionary perspective.
I get what you're trying to say, it's just you're going about it completely backwards
That is my culture. Why do you have so little respect for my culture as to think I should follow your values?
I have seen variations of this debate in letters from around 100. I'm sure it goes back much farther.
Meta Filed a Lawsuit Against The Entity Behind CrushAI Nudify App.
- Today, we’ve filed a lawsuit against the entity behind CrushAI and are taking other steps to clamp down on nudify apps.
- We’re building new technology to detect ads for nudify apps and sharing signals about these apps with other tech companies so they can take action too.
- We have strict rules against non-consensual intimate imagery – whether it’s real or AI-generated – including the promotion of nudify apps.
Combating Nudify Apps with Lawsuit & New Technology | Meta
Meta is committed to protecting our users from nudify apps, which is why we're taking action with new technology and legal measures.Meta Newsroom (Meta)
Descubra Tudo o Que a 7BRWIN Tem a Oferecer aos Jogadores Brasileiros
A 7BRWIN é uma plataforma de entretenimento digital que conquistou seu espaço entre os brasileiros por oferecer uma combinação de diversão, segurança e praticidade. Seja para iniciantes ou jogadores experientes, a plataforma tem se mostrado uma escolha confiável e completa.
A primeira impressão já é positiva. A página inicial da 7BRWIN é limpa, organizada e responsiva. Os jogos são distribuídos em categorias fáceis de navegar, e há destaque para novidades, promoções e lançamentos. Com apenas alguns cliques, o usuário já pode começar sua jornada.
O catálogo de jogos é extenso e atualizado regularmente. Entre os destaques estão os populares slots com bônus interativos, jogos de roleta e cartas com múltiplas versões, além de salas com apresentadores reais para quem busca mais emoção. Cada jogo é otimizado para rodar bem em diferentes dispositivos, sem travamentos ou falhas técnicas.
Além da variedade, a plataforma oferece promoções que fazem diferença. Novos usuários podem receber bônus de entrada, enquanto jogadores frequentes têm acesso a desafios e torneios com prêmios em dinheiro e brindes exclusivos. Essas campanhas são divulgadas no painel do usuário, tornando a participação simples e direta.
A segurança é tratada com seriedade. A 7BRWIN utiliza criptografia de alto nível para proteger dados pessoais e financeiros. As transações são feitas por meios seguros como PIX, carteiras digitais e transferências bancárias, sempre com acompanhamento e transparência.
O suporte ao cliente também é exemplar. Disponível todos os dias, o atendimento pode ser acessado via chat ou e-mail, com respostas em português e resoluções rápidas. Isso mostra o compromisso da empresa em cuidar da experiência do usuário em todos os aspectos.
Combinando inovação, suporte eficiente e uma ampla gama de jogos, a 7BRWIN oferece muito mais do que entretenimento: proporciona uma jornada divertida e segura, feita sob medida para o público brasileiro.
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AJWIN — A Revolução do Entretenimento Online em Suas Mãos
O universo dos jogos online evoluiu rapidamente nos últimos anos, e a AJWIN surgiu como uma verdadeira revolução nesse cenário. Com uma proposta moderna, segura e recheada de entretenimento, a plataforma conquistou jogadores de todo o Brasil que buscam diversão com qualidade e confiança.
Desde o primeiro acesso, é possível perceber o quanto a AJWIN investe em tecnologia. O site é leve, com carregamento rápido, design responsivo e compatibilidade com celulares, tablets e computadores. Essa acessibilidade garante que o jogador aproveite seus momentos de lazer em qualquer lugar, a qualquer hora.
A grande estrela da plataforma é, sem dúvida, sua impressionante variedade de jogos. A AJWIN reúne centenas de opções que vão desde os jogos clássicos de número até os mais modernos e gráficos envolventes. Há modalidades para quem gosta de adrenalina, desafios estratégicos ou diversão rápida, sem complicações.
Um destaque especial são os jogos interativos ao vivo, que permitem maior imersão e conexão com outros jogadores. A sensação é de estar em uma sala real de entretenimento, mas com a comodidade do ambiente digital. Essa experiência única cativa tanto iniciantes quanto jogadores mais experientes.
A plataforma também se diferencia pelas promoções constantes e bônus generosos. Desde o momento do cadastro, o jogador já é surpreendido com vantagens especiais, que aumentam as chances de jogo e tornam a jornada ainda mais emocionante. Além disso, os programas de fidelidade premiam quem joga com frequência, incentivando a continuidade da diversão.
No quesito segurança, a AJWIN não deixa a desejar. Utilizando tecnologia de ponta, como criptografia de dados e proteção de transações, a plataforma oferece tranquilidade total ao usuário. Os métodos de pagamento incluem opções populares como PIX, cartões e carteiras digitais, todos com processamento rápido e eficiente.
O atendimento ao cliente é outro ponto forte. A AJWIN disponibiliza suporte todos os dias da semana, com atendimento em português, pronto para tirar dúvidas, resolver questões técnicas e auxiliar com qualquer dificuldade.
Combinando inovação, diversidade e responsabilidade, a AJWIN se firma como uma das plataformas de jogos mais completas do mercado brasileiro. Uma escolha inteligente para quem busca entretenimento com qualidade, confiança e emoção.
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IBM now describing its first error-resistant quantum compute system
IBM is now detailing what its first quantum compute system will look like
Company is moving past focus on qubits, shifting to functional compute units.John Timmer (Ars Technica)
European ISPs Complain About 'Disproportionate' Pirate Site Blocking
Internet providers are increasingly tasked in the role of anti-piracy enforcers and instructed to block pirate websites and services. In Europe, court-ordered blockades are now commonplace, but ISPs are cautious when it comes to further expansion. In a recent submission to the EU Commission, EuroISPA, which represents over 3,300 ISPs, complains about "disproportionate" blocking measures, as recently seen in Italy, Spain and elsewhere.
European ISPs Complain About 'Disproportionate' Pirate Site Blocking * TorrentFreak
In a recent submission to the EU Commission, EuroISPA, which represents over 3,300 ISPs, complains about "disproportionate" blocking measures.Ernesto Van der Sar (TF Publishing)
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sarà rottaggio imprevisto, quando continuo e inspiegabile
In questi giorni, il rotting sta lievemente imperversando. Ahimè!!! A questo punto della mattina sono già le 12 passate, e io non ho ancora fatto nulla di rilevante, il che è greve e preoccupante, visto il contesto ultimo presente. Un sintomo evidente della cosa è che qui i post stanno uscendo a fatica, in questi […]
I Am Marching to Gaza for Suffering Children
I Am Marching to Gaza for Suffering Children - The Grind Magazine
I can’t keep sitting around my home in Milton, ON, as Canadian politicians do nothing to stop the massacres in Gaza. So this week I am flying to Egypt to take…Ibrahim Baig (The Grind Magazine)
Tonga Poised to Be the First Country to Recognize Rights of Whales
Tonga Poised to Be the First Country to Recognize Rights of Whales - Inside Climate News
At the U.N. Ocean Conference, Tonga’s princess called for recognition of whales’ legal rights. The move is one of several rights of nature initiatives happening at the conference.Inside Climate News
CIO wants to clone top techies as digital twin and AI agents
CIO wants to grow tech team by cloning staff as digital twins and AI agents
Cisco Live: UC San Diego hopes humans spend less time fighting fires, more time repelling 'exquisite' attacks from abroad that researchers accidentally invitedSimon Sharwood (The Register)
Why, and how, journalists must cover racism
Why, and how, journalists must cover racism
Too much press coverage of racism and other bigotries remains objectively lackingJamil Smith (The Emancipator)
David Hogg to exit Democratic National Committee after months of turmoil
David Hogg to exit Democratic National Committee after months of turmoil
Vice-chair and Parkland survivor, 25, to leave after members voted to hold elections that could have led to his ousterGuardian staff reporter (The Guardian)
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Could this be the death of Australia's nightmarish welfare system?
Mutual obligation is one of the last great shibboleths of Australian politics. Now the entire system is under scrutiny with potentially big implications for our welfare system.
Could this be the death of Australia’s nightmarish welfare system?
The system of mutual obligations for jobseekers is under scrutiny, with potentially big implications for Australia's welfare program.Ben Eltham (Crikey)
Half of businesses rethink ditching humans for customer service bots
Agentless contact center 'not yet technically feasible, nor operationally desirable'
Half of businesses rethink ditching humans for customer service bots
: Agentless contact center 'not yet technically feasible, nor operationally desirable'Richard Speed (The Register)
Amazon to call on EU judges for online platform rules exemption
The hearing is the second in which a company contests the European Commission's reasoning behind the Digital Services Act.
Trump Says He Wants FEMA Eliminated After Hurricane Season
"The FEMA thing has not been a very successful experiment," Trump said.
Acting head of FEMA said he wasn't aware U.S. has a hurricane season, sources say
It was not clear to staff whether FEMA's David Richardson meant it literally or as a joke, but current and former employees who spoke with CBS News said the comment flustered many.Nicole Sganga (CBS News)
Meta to announce $15bn investment in bid to achieve computerised ‘superintelligence’
Mark Zuckerberg expected to announce Meta will buy 49% stake in Scale AI as race to dominate AI market speeds up
Researchers create AI-based tool that restores age-damaged artworks in hours
By slashing time and cost of restoration, technique could be used on paintings not valuable enough for traditional approach
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in reply to some_guy • • •Kind of a mind blowing read since Android has had this for over a decade.
Apple F'd this up way back when they had divergent builds between phone and tablet OS treatments because they were afraid the iPad would impact MacBook sales. They nerfed the entire device line by restricting memory for this exact reason. Not even mentioned once in this article.
some_guy
in reply to just_another_person • • •Autocorrect issue? This doesn't make sense to me as written. Maybe impeded?
just_another_person
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some_guy
in reply to just_another_person • • •Plebcouncilman
in reply to just_another_person • • •This is the problem with android fans. You’ll say Android does X or Y thing and has been able to do it for years! Apple sucks!
But the reality is that it doesn’t matter because the app ecosystem for Android tablets is abysmal, so who gives a fuck about the capabilities of Android tablets if there’s nothing worth doing on them? Most Android tablet apps are still phone apps. It’s terrible all around.
And I don’t mean this in a platform war way, it’s just that it’s not a straight up comparison as it would be with Phones which are more up to par.
just_another_person
in reply to Plebcouncilman • • •laptopmag.com/tablets/ipads/ap…
wired.com/story/apple-macpad-i…
news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
And also I was at WWDC 2019 where they literally said in a Q&A they weren't making developer tools available for iOS because they wanted people to use MacOS for development.
There is literally no difference in software between any of them anymore, except the manufactured kneecaps that they won't allow certain devices to produce under.
Android had all this over a decade ago. It's just a fact.
Did WWDC 2025 just prove that Apple is kneecapping the iPad?
Stevie Bonifield (Laptop Mag)Plebcouncilman
in reply to just_another_person • • •If you like Apple devices you also know they are opinionated. Sure there’s no reason not to allow X or Y thing on it, but if it requires dev time why would Apple invest on something that they do not see as a priority for the device? The iPad is not aimed at developers or engineers it’s aimed at creatives and board room executives. I know many tattoo artists that use it, they have 0 complaints about the device. I know it’s widely used by illustrators as well.
And yea it’s true Android has had all those features for ages, but who gives a fuck like I said? The apps are not there and no one wants an android Tablet because of it. If those features were so good and so better than what the iPad offers people would be ditching their iPads for Android tablets, but that’s not what happens at all.
just_another_person
in reply to Plebcouncilman • • •The simplest difference is a company that cripples their products to ensure they keep profit margins and $1 TRILLION in the bank.
It's not a better product, it's just a profit machine.
Plebcouncilman
in reply to just_another_person • • •just_another_person
in reply to Plebcouncilman • • •You're completely missing the point though.
The reason Apple is literally spending billions of dollars globally fighting against government mandates for opening their ecosystem to third-party app stores is not because of their usability, it's because they know they have an on-par product with a high profit margin and intend to keep that way instead of doing actual innovation to differentiate their products.
As you even said, there is no difference between them now, so just existing to enhance profits is not a good reason to keep doing things as they are.
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the_q
in reply to some_guy • • •I think it's hilarious that people will buy an iPhone, iPad and Macbook and not realize the only thing that's different about them is the software. Any restriction is manufactured.
edit: apparently I've upset some Apple users. I apologize. My point was that the features each class of device has is manufactured to ensure you buy 3 products instead of 1 while the hardware inside is essentially the same. Like restricting touch and pen support isn't about hardware limitations; it's about getting you to spend. If you're happy with a company that does that you, then hey you do you, but don't get upset when that fact is pointed out.
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in reply to some_guy • • •MadMadBunny
in reply to the_q • • •I think it's hilarious that people will see an iPhone, iPad and Macbook and think the only thing that's different about them is the software. Any mental restriction is manufactured.
Size actually matters.
ilmagico
in reply to the_q • • •rottingleaf
in reply to ilmagico • • •A small box you can stick into 3 different cases, one looking like a laptop, another like a tablet and another like a phone, can.
Or a phone you stick into the former two, like a dock station. One could do this with Ubuntu Phone, sadly they failed.
One can argue that the case of a MacBook and its screen and the keyboard account for much of its cost, but I think the fact itself that it's a single device with different UIs would make many situations more convenient. No need to synchronize files - it's already the same storage medium. No need to charge 3 separate devices. No need to stop your work when switching.
And yeah, I still think the "computer" part costs a lot.
lemmyuser100002
in reply to some_guy • • •rottingleaf
in reply to some_guy • • •Multitasking is a feature of an operating system that is already there.
And window management on a touchscreen - I guess tiling is fine. Maybe.