Il Dipartimento di Giustizia degli Stati Uniti chiede a Google di vendere parti fondamentali della sua attività pubblicitaria e di fornire ai concorrenti l’accesso a dati in tempo reale, nel tentativo di rompere il suo presunto monopolio nel mercato della pubblicità digitale. La sentenza segue una sentenza di aprile emessa dal giudice federale Leonie Brinkema, secondo cui Google controllava illegalmente i mercati dei server di hosting pubblicitario e degli scambi di annunci, raggruppando i servizi e limitando la concorrenza.

Venerdì 2 maggio, presso un tribunale della Virginia, alcuni funzionari del Dipartimento di Giustizia hanno sostenuto che l’unico modo efficace per ripristinare la concorrenza è costringere Google a vendere le sue risorse pubblicitarie, tra cui i server degli editori e gli scambi di annunci. Si propone inoltre di obbligare la società a condividere i dati di trading in tempo reale con gli altri partecipanti al mercato. Le udienze su queste proposte sono previste per il 22 settembre.

Google si oppone categoricamente a tali misure. L’azienda sostiene che i suoi strumenti pubblicitari sono efficaci e richiesti e che le vendite forzate danneggerebbero sia gli editori sia gli inserzionisti. Lee-Anne Mulholland, responsabile degli affari normativi di Google, ha affermato che le proposte del Dipartimento di Giustizia vanno oltre la sentenza della corte e non hanno alcuna base giuridica. La paranoia digitale è il nuovo buon senso.

Si tratta del terzo caso antitrust contro Google negli ultimi anni. In precedenza il tribunale aveva ritenuto l’azienda colpevole di monopolio illegale nel mercato dei motori di ricerca, nonché di abusi relativi all’app store Google Play. Nell’ambito di questi casi, il Dipartimento di Giustizia chiede inoltre a Google di vendere il suo browser Chrome e di fornire ai concorrenti l’accesso ai dati delle query di ricerca.

Google intende presentare ricorso contro le decisioni del tribunale, sostenendo che le sue azioni promuovono l’innovazione e la concorrenza e che le misure proposte potrebbero compromettere la tutela della proprietà intellettuale e la privacy degli utenti.

Si prevede che le prossime udienze in tribunale di questo autunno saranno fondamentali per determinare il futuro della pubblicità digitale e il ruolo di Google in essa.

L'articolo Google sotto attacco: gli USA vogliono smontare il suo impero pubblicitario proviene da il blog della sicurezza informatica.

Sometimes, a hack solves a big problem. Sometimes, it’s just to deal with something that kind of bugs you. This hack from [The Stock Pot] is in the latter category, replacing an ugly, redundant downspout with an elegant 3D-printed pipe.

As [The Stock Pot] so introspectively notes, this was not something that absolutely required a 3D print, but “when all you have a hammer, everything is a nail, and 3D printing is [his] hammer.” We can respect that, especially when he hammers out such a lovely print.

By modeling this section of his house in Fusion360, he could produce an elegantly swooping loft to combine the outflow into one downspout. Of course the assembly was too big to print at once, but any plumber will tell you that ABS welds are waterproof. Paint and primer gets it to match the house and hopefully hold up to the punishing Australian sun.

This is the first time we’ve posted work from [The Stock Pot] but we will be watching his career (and YouTube channel) with interest. The video, embedded below, is a good watch and a reminder than not every project has to be some grand accomplishment. Sometimes, it can be as simple as keeping you from getting annoyed when you step into your backyard.

We’ve seen raintwater collection hacks before; some of them a lot less orthodox. Of course when printing with ABS like this, one should always keep in mind the ever-escalating safety concerns with the material.

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You can still get moving-needle meters off the shelf if you desire that old school look in one of you projects. However, if you want a more flexible and modern solution, you could use round displays to simulate the same thing, as [mircemk] demonstrates.

At the heart of the build is an ESP32 microcontroller, chosen for its fast clock rate and overall performance. This is key when drawing graphics to a display, as it allows for fast updates and smooth movement — something that can be difficult to achieve on lesser silicon. [mircemk] has the ESP32 reading an audio input and driving a pair of GC9A01 round displays, which are the perfect form factor for aping the looks of a classic round VU meter. The project write-up goes into detail on the code required to simulate the behavior of a real meter, from drawing the graphics to emulating realistic needle movements, including variable sweep rates and damping.

The cool thing about using a screen like this is the flexibility. You can change the dials to a different look — or to an entirely different kind of readout — at will. We’ve seen some of [mircemk]’s projects before, too, like this capable seismometer. Video after the break.

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No, see, it’s what’s inside that counts. Believe it or not, [nobutternoparm] retrofitted this innocent, adorable little tikes® so-called “Kidboard” rubber-dome keyboard into a mechanical marvel. Yeah! No, it wasn’t exactly pure, unadulterated fun, nor was it easy to do. But then again nothing worth doing ever is.

Image by [nobutternoparm] via redditFor one thing, the PCB ended up being a bit too wide, so the bottom half of the case is a bit mangled. But that’s okay! Onward and upward.

Next problem: a real PCB and mechanical switches (Gateron Baby Kangaroos) are a lot taller than the previous arrangement. This required spacers, a mounting plate, and longer screws to hold it all together. Now imagine lining all that up and trying to keep it that way during assembly.

And then there’s the keycaps. Guess what? They’re non-standard because they’re for rubber domes. So this meant more adapters and spacers. You’ll see in the gallery.

So we know it looks great, but how does it type? Well… [nobutternoparm] gives the feel a 4/10. The keycaps now have too many points of contact, so they bind up and have to be mashed down. But it’s going to be a great conversation piece.

With a Little Luck, You Could Fly On Wings

Before you ask, unfortunately, Wings doesn’t seem to be open-source, at least not as of this writing. But based on the comments in the reddit thread, [MoreFruit3042] seems willing to build them for some undisclosed cost.

Image by [MoreFruit3042] via redditThat touch pad supports multi-touch gesture operations, so right there, you don’t have to use the mouse as much. And although it’s hard to tell from this picture, there is 6° inward angle between the halves and a 6° front-to-back incline, both of which are designed to match the natural angles of hands.

I really dig the lowered thumb clusters and the fact that they aren’t overloaded with keys. There are low-profile Kailh Chocs under there, which makes for quite a slim keyboard.

Wings runs QMK, has RGB lighting, and supports real-time key-mapping with VIAL. Be sure to check out the build video below.

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The Centerfold: A Truly Ergonomic Meal

Image by [Dexter_Lim] via redditAgain, very little detail to go off of here, but the keyboard is a totem. Couldn’t even tell you what’s in the right hand (left hand, if you go by the handle orientation) mug. Water, I suppose. But being a two-fisted drinker myself, I can really appreciate this setup, And although the sammy isn’t really my type, the extreme tenting on it is a nice touch.

Do you rock a sweet set of peripherals on a screamin’ desk pad? Send me a picture along with your handle and all the gory details, and you could be featured here!

Historical Clackers: To the Victor Go the Spoils

Image via The Antikey Chop
The Victor was patented in 1889 and produced until 1892 by the Tilton Manufacturing Company of Boston, Massachusetts. It was invented by Arthur Irving Jacobs.

Probably the most noteworthy factoid about the Victor Type-Writer is that it was the first production typewriter ever to employ a daisy wheel. This significant achievement showed up in typewriters all throughout the 1970s and 80s. My IBM Wheelwriter 5 uses a daisy wheel, as do my Brother machines.

The Victor is of course an index typewriter, as evidenced by the lack of keyboard. To use it, you would simply move the guide to the letter you wanted, which moved the daisy wheel simultaneously. Then you’d press the innermost left-hand key to swing the hammer and strike the daisy wheel against the paper. The outer left-hand key is the Space bar.

Victors were 8″ by 12″ in their footprint and weighed around 5.25 lbs. They came with wooden cases that were either rectangular or contoured to the shape. The Victor cost $15, which is close to $500 in 2025 money.

Finally, There’s Gonna Be a Christopher Latham Sholes Bobblehead

Image via The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
So, this happened. Someone went and made a Christopher Latham Sholes bobblehead. You know, the guy who is responsible for the QWERTY layout.

I’m not sure if this is an honor or an insult. But hey, at least it will probably resemble Sholes more than would one of those Funko things. Plus, it’ll actually do something.

Here’s hoping the bobblehead itself looks like this image at least in part. One can only wish that there will be a typewriter involved. (Doesn’t there almost have to be?)

This thing is currently available for pre-order for the low price of $35. You can either have it shipped, or you can pick it up at QWERTYFEST MKE (that means Milwaukee, WI), being held October 3-5.

So what’s the connection? Sholes hailed from Milwaukee, where was a noted newspaper publisher, politician, and of course, a successful commercial typewriter inventor. Do I want one of these? I may or may not be nodding my head right now.

Got a hot tip that has like, anything to do with keyboards? Help me out by sending in a link or two. Don’t want all the Hackaday scribes to see it? Feel free to email me directly.

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Business cards are a simple way to share contact information, but a memorable design can make them stand out. [Jeremy Cook] has been experimenting with adding artistic finishes to PCBs, and has recently applied what he’s learned to make some unique business cards. His write-up consolidates some great resources to get you started in making your own PCB business cards, as well as PCB art in general

To make his cards stand out, he designed them to serve as functional tools beyond sharing contact information. He created two designs: one incorporates an LED and a coin cell battery holder, while the other includes drafting tools, such as a ruler, circle stencils, and a simplified protractor.

While the classic PCB solder mask is green, many board houses now offer alternative finishes and colors to enhance designs. He tested and compared the offerings from various manufacturers, highlighting the importance of researching fabrication options early, as different providers offer a variety of finishes. His creative approach shines in details like using through-hole pads as eyes in a robot illustration, making them stand out against a halftone dot pattern.

If you’re looking for more inspiration, be sure to check out the winners of our 2024 Business Card Challenge.

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Future of OSL in Jeopardy | OSU Open Source Lab

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La tratta di esseri umani è un grave problema globale che continua a colpire milioni di persone, nonostante gli sforzi per combatterlo. UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime), l'Agenzia guida all'interno del sistema delle Nazioni Unite per affrontare il problema della tratta di esseri umani, ha rilasciato un testo che fornisce otto fatti chiave sulla tratta di esseri umani nel 21° secolo, aiutando a comprendere meglio le cause di questo crimine, come vengono reclutate e sfruttate le vittime, e i legami con migrazione, cambiamenti climatici e conflitti.

• La tratta di esseri umani avviene in tutte le regioni del mondo, con la maggior parte delle vittime identificate a livello nazionale o nella stessa regione.
• La tratta di esseri umani è un crimine diffuso e redditizio, con stime di 50.000 casi segnalati nel 2020 e profitti annuali di circa $150 miliardi.
• Fattori come povertà, conflitti, cambiamenti climatici e disuguaglianze creano condizioni che alimentano la tratta, rendendo le persone vulnerabili allo sfruttamento.
• I trafficanti utilizzano inganno, violenza e sfruttamento della disperazione per reclutare e sfruttare le vittime.
• Sfuggire allo sfruttamento è estremamente difficile, con le vittime che subiscono abusi e sono sottoposte a vari meccanismi di controllo.
• Le forme più comuni di tratta sono lo sfruttamento sessuale e il lavoro forzato, che colpiscono principalmente donne, ragazze e bambini.
• Le donne e i bambini sono i gruppi più colpiti dalla tratta di esseri umani.
• I trafficanti possono essere sia membri di organizzazioni criminali che individui opportunisti, inclusi familiari o conoscenti delle vittime.

Il link al documento: unodc.org/unodc/frontpage/2024…

#UNODC #Trattadiesseriumani

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