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FBI's Video Game Piracy Crackdown Leads to Domain Confusion


Late last week, the FBI seized the domain names of several gaming piracy websites, including NSW2U.com. The sites in question were used to download more than a million games per month, according to a press release, which inadvertently identified a nonexistent domain. The FBI eventually seized the correct domain, and the investigation continues. Meanwhile, opportunists are moving in to lure displaced pirates to new "NSW2U" domains.


Google Keeps Making Smartphones Worse


Google’s Android, the world’s most widely used mobile operating system, started life as open-source software. In its quest for ever-greater profits, the tech giant has been gradually eroding Android’s open-source nature over the last decade.

Originally published on The Lever, but that one asks you to sign up.

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in reply to jabjoe

codeberg.org/comaps/comaps/iss…



Zuckerberg and former Meta execs sued for billions over user data


Meta has been accused of harvesting user data without consent in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit by company shareholders against chief executive Mark Zuckerberg.

The case dates back to a 2018 scandal, which saw the data of millions of Facebook users accessed by a now-defunct political consulting firm.

The firm, Cambridge Analytica, worked for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

Now, Meta shareholders are suing Mr Zuckerberg and several current and former company executives, claiming they violated a 2012 agreement to protect user data.

They want Mr Zuckerberg and his co-defendants to reimburse the company for more than $US8 billion ($12.2 billion) in fines and other costs Meta paid following the controversy.

Mr Zuckerberg has dismissed the allegations in court filings as "extreme claims".

Jeannie Paterson, who specialises in consumer protection and AI regulation, said the lawsuit was "unusual".

"This is an action by some minority shareholders against the company they hold shares on, and they're saying that the bad behaviour of the company … would have caused them loss, for which they should be compensated for by the directors," Professor Paterson, from the University of Melbourne, said.

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in reply to PushButton

No, but it already has language support for most languages. As a decades long vim user who fully moved to helix, it didn't lack anything I needed.
in reply to PushButton

Almost.

github.com/helix-editor/helix/…

helix-plugins.com/

in reply to Dessalines

I am waiting on a folding implementation.
Hopefully soon.




Iran’s Parliament rejects US talks without preconditions, citing deception


in reply to jackeroni

Even with preconditions the US is totally untrustworthy
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Donbass on the Brink: Russia’s Summer Offensive is Shattering Ukraine’s Defenses


💪 Onwards to shattering the empire's preferred Nazi regime

in reply to jackeroni

It's not so much the non aggression part that people have a problem with, it's more the let's together invade Poland and hold a celebratory victory parade after that normal people find not so nice.
in reply to Wrufieotnak

Germany invaded Poland, and in response, the USSR went into Poland to keep Germany from occupying all of Poland, which would have broken the agreement regarding “spheres of influence.” In fact, Germany did break that agreement, and the “parade” was about Germany withdrawing from its overreach into the USSR’s “sphere.”

It marked the withdrawal of German troops to the demarcation line secretly agreed to in the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, and the handover of the city and its fortress to the Soviet Red Army.


Once Germany entered Poland, all of Poland would have been occupied by the Nazis if the USSR did nothing, and that would have put the German forces right on the USSR’s border.

in reply to davel

And why did generous general Stalin agree to that whole spheres of influence thing in the first place? If he wanted to protect poor Poland from the evil Germanz, surely telling the world about Hitler's evil plans would have been even better? Or at least warning Poland.

But hm, strange, nothing of the sort was done. One could get the impression generous general Stalin didn't care for the plight of the common polish citizen that was just to be unleashed on them.

in reply to Wrufieotnak

If he wanted to protect poor Poland from the evil Germanz, surely telling the world about Hitler’s evil plans would have been even better? Or at least warning Poland.


This assumes that 1) Poland was somehow unaware of what its neighbor was up to and 2) the USSR was aware and chose not to tell them. Those are some big assumptions.

in reply to davel

Wait, just to confirm: you really believe that signing a pact to partition Poland isn't a sign that in fact Poland will be invaded?
in reply to Wrufieotnak

That Germany was very likely going to invade Poland was hardly a secret. Why else would the USSR have two weeks before offered Britain & France to send in a million of its troops to kill the baby while it was still in the crib? And why did they wait until that offer was refused before signing a non-aggression pact with Germany, a week before Germany invaded?

"Had the British, French and their European ally Poland, taken this offer seriously then together we could have put some 300 or more divisions into the field on two fronts against Germany - double the number Hitler had at the time," said [Major General] Lev Sotskov, who joined the Soviet intelligence service in 1956. "This was a chance to save the world or at least stop the wolf in its tracks."

"It was clear that the Soviet Union stood alone and had to turn to Germany and sign a non-aggression pact to gain some time to prepare ourselves for the conflict that was clearly coming," said Gen Sotskov.

It was only two years later, following Hitler's Blitzkreig attack on Russia in June 1941, that the alliance with the West which Stalin had sought finally came about - by which time France, Poland and much of the rest of Europe were already under German occupation.


The USSR had known for years that Nazi Germany was going to eventually try to destroy it. The Anti-Comintern pact had been signed six years before. Destroying communism was one of Nazi Germany’s primary goals, which is why first they came for the Communists. The USSR agreed to the Pact in order to buy itself time to built up its military for the inevitable invasion attempt by Germany.

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in reply to Wrufieotnak

You really think no one knew what Nazi Germany was up to and that it should have been the USSR's job to tell the world? lmao
in reply to Wrufieotnak

On March 17 [1939] the British Government suddenly remembered the existence of the Soviet Union and inquired what its attitude would be toward the Hitler threat in Eastern Europe. Moscow replied promptly and proposed an immediate conference between Britain, France, the U.S.S.R., Poland, Rumania and Turkey to consider how to resist German aggression. This was exactly and obviously what was urgently needed. Nothing less than a drawing together of all the threatened states could be of any avail. Rumania was under intense pressure to turn over her economy to Germany and the quickest action was needed.
However, the Chamberlain clique could not make the shift. Knowing that they wanted to solve the Nazi menace on the plains of Russia, they ascribed to Russia the very same design of which they were guilty, as devious men so often do. They had a “deep seated conviction,” shared also by the French Rightists, that Russia wished to destroy the capitalist system in Europe by provoking a war from which she would remain aloof.5 The entire diplomatic record of the past five years belied this self-justifying suspicion. It showed that Russia was desperately anxious to avoid war, but also that on every occasion, without exception, she had sought to avoid war for herself by combining with others to prevent aggression or nip it in the bud. It was Russia which had incessantly pleaded that “peace is indivisible,” warning that if war came all would be engulfed in it.
All this had meant nothing to conservative men bent on making terms with fascism and preserving it. Now, therefore, Chamberlain hesitated a week until Rumania capitulated and on March 18 notified Russia that her conference proposal was “premature.” This was the same rebuff given to Russia when she had proposed a conference a year earlier, at the time of Hitler’s conquest of Austria. Again there was no hurry, but this time Chamberlain did propose a substitute plan whereby Britain, France, Russia and Poland would consult if any further acts of aggression were believed to be imminent, but even this proposal was abortive, since it was at once learned, says Chamberlain’s biographer, that “Poland would refuse contact with the Soviet, which alone was enough to prevent us from taking up the Russian proposal for a six-power conference.” Chamberlain did not blame the Polish Government. He confided to his diary, on March 26: “I must confess to the most profound distrust of Russia,”6


The Cold War And Its Origins, 1917–1960. Vol. I, 1917–1950 By Denna Frank Fleming, Chapter 5

in reply to Wrufieotnak

The classic combination of being extremely smug while also being factually wrong
in reply to Wrufieotnak

He literally did try to warn about the fascist threat repeatedly and was constantly rebuked by the west due to anti-communism and "appeasement" politics.

They also weren't in a position to go on an offensive against Germany all alone if that's what you're gonna suggest next.

Their only option was a deal along these lines to buy time for themselves to build up productive forces.

in reply to IttihadChe

In other words, appeasement from the West is good policy, appeasement from the East is bad policy.
in reply to davel

He literally did try to warn about the fascist threat repeatedly and was constantly rebuked by the west due to anti-communism and "appeasement" politics.

They also weren't in a position to go on an offensive against Germany all alone if that's what you're gonna suggest next.

Their only option was a deal along these lines to buy time for themselves to build up productive forces.

in reply to Wrufieotnak

Liberals will never forgive the USSR for not letting Germany have all of Poland
in reply to jackeroni

liberals mad that the USSR played their game and won.

in reply to crankyrebel

Never owned a single vehicle - or even knew of one - where this was a thing. And yes, I’ve had my share of dilapidated 70s and 80s vehicles when I was young and poor.



Are there donation platforms that can accept Monero donations?


I was wondering if there are platforms similar to Patreon or Ko-fi but they allow you to donate to creators in Monero or at least other cryptocurrencies? I want to rely less on Paypal and Stripe, especially when we have to play by their rules and recently, they have been ridiculous. I also want to give people a more private option if they wish to provide me monthly support. I know I can't cut those two payment processors out altogether because almost everyone uses them, but I am hoping I can find something similar so cut the reliance on them.
in reply to starlight

Kuno.anne.media for fundraisers and xmrchat.com for superchats


Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit


cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/33257134

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/33257133
By Laura Gamba in Bogota
Published date: 16 July 2025 19:50 BST
In her closing speech, #FrancescaAlbanese, #UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied #Palestinian territory, said: "These aren't just measures but are lifelines for a people who are under relentless assault and a world that has been paralysed for too long."

"These 12 states have taken a momentous step forward," #Albanese added. "The clock is now ticking for states, from Europe to the Arab world and beyond, to join them."




Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit


cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/33257133

By Laura Gamba in Bogota
Published date: 16 July 2025 19:50 BST
In her closing speech, #FrancescaAlbanese, #UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied #Palestinian territory, said: "These aren't just measures but are lifelines for a people who are under relentless assault and a world that has been paralysed for too long."

"These 12 states have taken a momentous step forward," #Albanese added. "The clock is now ticking for states, from Europe to the Arab world and beyond, to join them."



in reply to Peter Link

To kickstart that process, the group said that 12 states from across the world - Bolivia; Colombia; Cuba; Indonesia; Iraq; Libya; Malaysia; Namibia; Nicaragua; Oman; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; and South Africa - have committed to implementing the six measures immediately through their domestic legal and administrative systems.

The six measures are as follows:

  1. Prevent the provision or transfer of arms, munitions, military fuel, related military equipment, and dual-use items to Israel.
  2. Prevent the transit, docking, and servicing of vessels at any port…. in all cases where there is a clear risk of the vessel being used to carry arms, munitions, military fuel, related military equipment, and dual-use items to Israel.
  3. Prevent the carriage of arms, munitions, military fuel, related military equipment, and dual-use items to Israel on vessels bearing our flag… and ensure full accountability, including de-flagging, for non-compliance with this prohibition.
  4. Commence an urgent review of all public contracts, to prevent public institutions and funds from supporting Israel’s illegal occupation of the Palestinian Territory and entrenching its unlawful presence.
  5. Comply with obligations to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes under international law, through robust, impartial and independent investigations and prosecutions at national or international levels, to ensure justice for all victims and the prevention of future crimes.
  6. Support universal jurisdiction mandates, as and where applicable in national legal frameworks and judiciaries, to ensure justice for victims of international crimes committed in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.


Hmm no China in this list. Disappointing. But this is real progress.



Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit


cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/33257133

By Laura Gamba in Bogota
Published date: 16 July 2025 19:50 BST
In her closing speech, #FrancescaAlbanese, #UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied #Palestinian territory, said: "These aren't just measures but are lifelines for a people who are under relentless assault and a world that has been paralysed for too long."

"These 12 states have taken a momentous step forward," #Albanese added. "The clock is now ticking for states, from Europe to the Arab world and beyond, to join them."




Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit


By Laura Gamba in Bogota
Published date: 16 July 2025 19:50 BST

In her closing speech, #FrancescaAlbanese, #UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied #Palestinian territory, said: "These aren't just measures but are lifelines for a people who are under relentless assault and a world that has been paralysed for too long."

"These 12 states have taken a momentous step forward," #Albanese added. "The clock is now ticking for states, from Europe to the Arab world and beyond, to join them."





Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit


By Laura Gamba in Bogota
Published date: 16 July 2025 19:50 BST

In her closing speech, #FrancescaAlbanese, #UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied #Palestinian territory, said: "These aren't just measures but are lifelines for a people who are under relentless assault and a world that has been paralysed for too long."

"These 12 states have taken a momentous step forward," #Albanese added. "The clock is now ticking for states, from Europe to the Arab world and beyond, to join them."



TikTok propelled our account into a pro-eating disorder void






EFF and 80 Organizations Call on EU Policymakers to Preserve Net Neutrality in the Digital Networks Act






ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant


Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday rejected Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Israel made the request while the ICC reviews its challenge over the court's jurisdiction to weigh in on its war on Gaza.

The decision, dated 9 July 2025, was published on the ICC website on Wednesday. The judges also rejected an Israeli request to suspend the court's broader investigation into alleged crimes in the occupied Palestinian Territories.

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[JS] Trump's Tax Bill Gave Huge Handouts to Big Tech Monopolies


Full Report.

“Guess those inaugural donations are starting to pay off, because Trump and Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’ not only funded tax breaks for Meta, Amazon, Google, and Apple, but also for the billionaires who run them. To pay for these Big Tech giveaways, Republicans are throwing everyday Americans off their healthcare and ending lifesaving scientific research and public broadcasting,” said Sacha Haworth, Executive Director of The Tech Oversight Project. “Rest assured, when Democrats are back in power, law-breaking Big Tech companies will pay their fair share.”
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in reply to jackeroni

Must be nice to get paid to shit post pro China memes all day. Or maybe they're being forced to do so 👀.


Russian Forces Take Control of Novokhatskoye Settlement in DPR


💪 💪

in reply to jackeroni

What the hell has honduras to do with this? Literally just a play on the name.


How to turn off Gemini on Android — and why you should


Google is quietly rolling out its Gemini AI tool as the default assistant on Android, even on devices where users never explicitly enabled it. In many cases, Gemini replaces Google Assistant by default, making it increasingly challenging to disable fully.

This deep integration means Gemini can still be active in the background, accessing your apps, system features, and personal info.

Here's what Gemini can access:

Gmail 
Google Calendar 
Google Drive & Docs 
Maps, Keep, Tasks
Messages, Phone, and even WhatsApp

Even more concerning:
Your data is used to train Google’s AI.
Human reviewers may see your chats.
Data can be shared with 3rd parties.
As of July 2025, Gemini stays connected to apps even when activity tracking is turned off.

🛑 You can’t fully disable Gemini, but you can limit it:

How to limit Gemini on Android:

Turn off activity tracking
Revoke permissions
Uninstall it (if possible)

Further options, if you’re privacy-conscious:
Reduce your reliance on Google services or fully de-Google
Consider a privacy-first OS like GrapheneOS or CalyxOS

⚠️ Google is making Gemini the default assistant for all Android devices by the end of 2025.

Choose privacy over AI surveillance.

If you want tools that respect your data, ensure you use encrypted email, a private calendar, and a secure cloud, with no AI training or human review.

in reply to crankyrebel

The problem I have with disabling or turning off permissions is that it assumes that Google respects you enough to honour your requests and actually disable them.

And I have absolutely zero faith in Google to do that.

in reply to TheFeatureCreature

Remember when google track users even airplane mode is on? Pepperidge farm remember.

Fuck google.

thesun.co.uk/tech/7811918/goog…

in reply to crankyrebel

Shame, so many AI loving people are flocking to Gemini. Guess it is always Comfort >>> Privacy for commoners.
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Borse di studio univeritarie 2025/2026: Lazio, Toscana ed Emilia‑Romagna aprono i bandi. Tutte le scadenze da non perdere


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Borse di studio univeritarie 2025/2026: Lazio, Toscana ed Emilia‑Romagna aprono i bandi. Tutte le scadenze da non perdere
@scuola
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Anche per l’anno accademico 2025/2026 le Regioni italiane garantiscono il diritto allo studio universitario con bandi regionali che offrono borse di studio, posti alloggio, accesso agevolato alla



Borse di studio univeritarie 2025/2026: Lazio, Toscana ed Emilia‑Romagna aprono i bandi. Tutte le scadenze da non perdere
@scuola
corriereuniv.it/borse-di-studi…

Anche per l’anno accademico 2025/2026 le Regioni italiane garantiscono il diritto allo studio universitario con bandi regionali che offrono borse di studio, posti alloggio, accesso agevolato alla