vit.am is a Fediverse instance that uses the ActivityPub protocol. In other words, users at this host can communicate with people that use software like Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, etc. all around the world.
This server runs the snac software and there is no automatic sign-up process.
LETZTER TAB: WARUM DER FORTSCHRITTSBALKEN BEI 99 PROZENT STEHEN BLEIBT
https://gadgetchecks.de/letzter-tab-warum-der-fortschrittsbalken-bei-99-prozent-stehen-bleibt/
#letztertab #technik #technology #software #userexperience #digitaleralltag #gadgetchecks
Self-Host Weekly (21 August 2026)
Thoughts on the latest in #AI, #software updates and launches, a spotlight on #Floppy - a #media tracking platform, and more in this week's #selfhosted recap!
https://selfh.st/weekly/2026-08-21
#selfhost #selfhosting #opensource #foss #homelab #server #fediverse #newsletter #privacy #sysadmin #devops #claude #anthropic #gemini #app #apps #smarthome #homeautomation #weekly #plex #github
🖥️ #Software Freedom news from the #FreeSoftware Foundation #FSF https://fsf.org
“Le Free Software Supporter est disponible en français․ Pour voir la version française cliquez ici: fsf․org/free-software-supporter/2026/aout”
Justice cloud: First federal states connected to justice network
Baden-Württemberg and Lower Saxony are the first federal states to be connected to the nationwide justice network. The project aims to standardize justice IT.
#CloudComputing #Digitalisierung #IT #ITInfrastruktur #Recht #Software #news
Justizcloud: Erste Bundesländer am Justiznetz angeschlossen
Baden-Württemberg und Niedersachsen sind als erste Bundesländer an das bundesweite Justiznetz angeschlossen. Das Projekt soll die Justiz-IT vereinheitlichen.
#CloudComputing #Digitalisierung #IT #ITInfrastruktur #Recht #Software #news
El Risitas explains the #ai bubble. 😂
#ai #tech #technology #llm #bubble #stocks #market #software #programming #opensource
https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLM/comments/1vto89t/ai_bubble/
Die allerletzte Chance für die #deutsche #Autoindustrie (bevor es zu spät ist)
Klingt komisch, ist aber so: Wenn die deutsche #Automobilindustrie das Software Defined Vehicle ( #SDV ) nicht meistert, droht das Aus!
In diesem Video erkläre ich die #Transformation vom klassischen #Hardware- #Auto hin zur zentralen #Software- #Architektur.
🖥️ #Software Freedom news from the #FreeSoftware Foundation #FSF https://fsf.org
“Cutting out DRM-saddled digital goods is possible, and we have a few ideas to get you started: defectivebydesign․org/guide ⌗DRM ⌗DefectiveByDesign”
Advanced software definitions (for "Modern and Up To Date Software Developers, Not You Old Fashioned People"):
Continuous Integration (CI) - the practice of deploying untested code to production, and fixing it after customers complain
🖥️ #Software Freedom news from the #FreeSoftware Foundation #FSF https://fsf.org
“Cutting out DRM-saddled digital goods is possible, and we have a few ideas to get you started: defectivebydesign․org/guide ⌗DRM ⌗DefectiveByDesign”
🖥️ #Software Freedom news from the #FreeSoftware Foundation #FSF https://fsf.org
“Are you at HOPE this weekend ( ﹫hopeconf )? Come and say hi, and ask us about our current work, including LibrePhone, grab our free stickers, and load up on the requisite swag․
⌗FreeSoftware”
""All in all, we're moving in a good direction for our relationship with the United States, and that's positive for everyone," [Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston] said.
I suppose after - let's do the math here, 45 + 47 = 92 - 92 steps back, one tentative step forward is indeed 'moving in a good direction'.
Thing is, I don't think most Canadians will swallow the concessions.
As he further notes, "whether Nova Scotians or whether Canadians will actually buy it when it gets back on the shelves, that's a whole other discussion."
A one time bump in sales to restock empty shelves and then resuming basically zero sales might send another message, but the real solution is disengagement.
#Canada needs to #DECOUPLE with the #US as much as possible, and integrate with Europe wherever possible.
In the #Software sector that means abandoning #Microslop and moving to #FOSS.
All this effort will be for naught the moment the crybaby in the whitehouse gets his fifis hurt and has another meltdown.
The Pixel 11 series is still eSIM-only in the US, just in case you forgot
After ditching physical SIM card support on last year’s Pixel 10 series, here’s a quick reminder that the Pixel 11 series in the US is still eSIM-only.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Google #9to5Google [9to5Google]
I can’t unsee the reason Pixel 11 Pro Fold is thinner, but it’s for the best [Gallery]
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is sneakily maybe the most impressive of Google’s new releases this week, but on picking it up one thing caught my eye – one half of it is thicker than the other.
https://9to5google.com/2026/08/12/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-thinner/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]
Amazon is giving Fire TV owners Alexa Plus for free, no Prime membership required
Only users in the US qualify for the free upgrade.
https://www.androidauthority.com/alexa-plus-on-fire-tv-free-3700358/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Amazon #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]
Amazon Fire TV devices are getting a free Alexa Plus upgrade
Amazon is bringing Alexa Plus to Fire TV device owners in the US for free. Starting today, users in the US with an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Amazon Ember smart TV, or other TV with Alexa Plus built in, includi…
https://www.theverge.com/tech/982166/amazon-alexa-plus-fire-tv-free
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software [The Verge]
Amazon's Alexa+ AI assistant is now free for anyone with a Fire TV device
You can now talk to Alexa+ for free if you have a Fire TV device and live in the US.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]
Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required
Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]
First look: Gemini could soon remember details from your screenshots with one tap
A new share sheet shortcut could let Gemini automatically memorize details from photos.
#Tech #Technology #AI #Software #AndroidAuthority #Google #Startup #Android #Mobile #AI #OpenSource [Android Authority]
Next Apple TV Rumored to Have Five New Features, Including Siri AI
According to rumors, the next-generation Apple TV 4K will have at least five new features, including an A17 Pro chip or newer, increased RAM, Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and an updat…
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/19/new-apple-tv-five-rumored-upgrades/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Apple #MacRumors #SiriAI #NextGeneration [MacRumors]
Proposal to prohibit vibe coded projects from being hosted on Sourcehut
Article URL: https://lists.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/sr.ht-discuss/%3CDKSTMKM0ZD9N.2FTBDFREZH699@ddevault.org%3E Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49362044 Points: 11 # Comments: 10
https://lists.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/sr.ht-discuss/%3CDKSTMKM0ZD9N.2FTBDFREZH699@ddevault.org%3E
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]
Even ICE Thinks Smart Glasses Are a Privacy Liability
In a memo seen by the New York Times, ICE has officially prohibited employees from wearing smart glasses.
https://gizmodo.com/even-ice-thinks-smart-glasses-are-a-privacy-liability-2000800271
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]
Things I was hesitant to but found enjoyable.
caddy,
initially I did not want it I had used nginx for so long that I had a pretty good understanding of it.
Then I used caddy and wow, it's way easier than nginx.
What is something you had a similar experience to?
Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now?
Overwhelmed theater apps and a scarcity mindset around exclusive big-screen formats for blockbusters like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey have led to the “concertification” of movies.
https://www.wired.com/story/why-is-it-absolute-hell-to-buy-a-movie-ticket-now/
#Tech #Technology #Software #AI #Gadgets #Exclusive #BigScreen #Blockbusters #DunePartThree #Odyssey #Concertification [Wired]
Snapseed for Android could soon become a pro photographer’s best friend with LUT support
Google could also bring the Motion Blur tool to Android.
https://www.androidauthority.com/snapseed-lut-support-motion-blur-apk-teardown-3700430/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Google #AndroidAuthority #AndroidAuthorityTagExampleFragmentedTag_for_TeardownAnalysis_NotGenericMotionBlurToolLocalizationSpecificSubcategoryTagExcludedAsNonGenocideAwarenessButSpamSafetyNetWatchApply [Android Authority]
Best robot vacuum mops of 2026: Expert tested
We've tested over 50 top robot vacuum-and-mop combos from brands like Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs, and Dreame to choose the best to keep a home clean.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-robot-vacuum-mop/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]
Things 3.23 update now available with major repeating to-do improvements
Things is making repeating to-dos significantly more flexible in version 3.23, addressing two common situations: finishing a task ahead of schedule and changing its date when plans shift.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]
‘Moto Snap’ magnetic wireless charger leaks, hopefully as a sign of more Qi2 to come [Gallery]
Qi2 magnetic wireless charging is finally making some headway in the Android world, with Motorola recently having launched its first smartphone with built-in magnets. Now, a leaked “Moto Snap” wireless charger has surfa…
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]
The founder’s secret weapon: Work at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and learn how the pros do it
Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get an insider's view of how world-class tech events get built and more.
#Tech #Startup #TechCrunch #OpenSource #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity [TechCrunch]
Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (August 19)
Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!
https://www.androidauthority.com/wallpaper-wednesday-august-19-2026-3700059/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]
Things 3.23 Brings Long-Requested Overhaul of Repeating To-Dos
Cultured Code today released Things 3.23, featuring a significant update to the app's handling of repeating to-dos, addressing two of the most requested changes from users. Until now, repeating to-dos in Things lacked s…
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/19/things-3-23-brings-long-requested-overhaul-of-repeating-to-dos/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]
PostgreSQL for Everything
Article URL: https://www.raphaelbauer.com:443/posts/postgresql-everything/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49361279 Points: 8 # Comments: 2
https://www.raphaelbauer.com/posts/postgresql-everything/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]
🖥️ #Software Freedom news from the #FreeSoftware Foundation #FSF https://fsf.org
“Assigning your copyright to the FSF helps defend the GPL and keep software free․ Thank you Xavier Del Campo Romero for assigning your copyright to the FSF! More at: u․fsf․org/4bl ⌗GCC ⌗CopyrightAssignments”
A joke domain purchase turned in geopolitical warfare
Article URL: https://sprocketfox.io/xssfox/2026/08/19/sondehub-and-war/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49360015 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
https://sprocketfox.io/xssfox/2026/08/19/sondehub-and-war/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]
CareCloud confirms 3.7M patients had their medical records stolen in data breach
The cyberattack at CareCloud resulted in one of the largest reported data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry this year.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]
Sebastian Stan Confirms He’s Playing Harvey Dent in ‘The Batman, Part II’
Plus, the star of Netflix's 'Gundam' describes movie as "Romeo and Juliet in Space".
https://gizmodo.com/sebastian-stan-confirms-hes-playing-harvey-dent-in-the-batman-part-ii-2000800136
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]
Postgres pioneer credits Oracle with helping his database take over the world
Big Red's acquisition of MySQL sent users running toward the open source alternative, says Michael Stonebraker
#Tech #Technology #Software #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]
First look: Here’s how Google Photos’ new Redact tool will work
We enabled the feature ahead of its release to try the new Mosaic, Mosaic Light, and Blur redact modes firsthand.
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-redact-mode-demo-apk-teardown-3700415/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]
iPad Mini 8: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over 21 months ago. Read on to find out. Proc…
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/19/ipad-mini-8-release-date-pricing-what-to-expect/
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]
Hidden AirTag appears to confirm suspicions about illicit AI book scanning
Suspicious bulk orders of used books have led many booksellers to believe they are being purchased on behalf of AI companies so that they can be scanned and used as training material without author consent or payment. A…
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]
The Download: AI’s self-improvement problem, and what’s driving the heat
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI’s recursive self-improvement might not come so quickly after all The AI indust…
#Tech #Technology #AI #MITTechReview #Software #Startup #OpenSource #Cybersecurity #Google #Microsoft #Apple #Gadgets #TechNews [MIT Tech Review]
‘Wildwood’ Looks So Good, We Can’t Believe It’s a Real Movie
The latest stop-motion animation film from Laika is so epic and beautiful, we are in shock.
https://gizmodo.com/wildwood-looks-so-good-we-cant-believe-its-a-real-movie-2000800040
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Gizmodo #Gaming #Laika #Animation #Interview #Film #Review #Television #News #Analysis #Insights [Gizmodo]
GrapheneOS in 2027 available on high-end Motorola phones
Article URL: https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/117078064184215730 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49360242 Points: 6 # Comments: 1
https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/117078064184215730
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]
NASA images show crater on the moon caused by SpaceX Falcon 9 crash
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter took images of the crater created by a SpaceX rocket crashing into the moon.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]
Samsung's fab roadmaps examined — Taylor, Pyeongtaek, and the yield woes behind a $16.5 billion Tesla deal
Divided across two countries and four campuses, Samsung's fab roadmap runs from the Korean bases at Pyeongtaek, Hwaseong, and Giheung to the new U.S. site at Taylor.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/samsungs-fab-roadmap-examined
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]
This 3D ASCII Cyberpunk City Should Absolutely Be Turned Into a Full Game
Come on, give us Cyberpunk 1977 already.
#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Gizmodo [Gizmodo]