No one is “destined” to commit a crime and a child’s school records shouldn’t erode their presumption of innocence. That’s why Pasco County’s “Intelligence-Led Policing” program must end. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/03/pasco-countys-sheriff-must-end-its-targeted-child-harassment-program
The new PACT Act still creates a legal regime that rewards censorship at internet users’ expense. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/03/even-changes-revised-pact-act-will-lead-more-online-censorship
"AMA" is a very interesting experience.
I'd like to thank the @Reddit mods at /r/privacy to offer me this opportunity to connect with so many people.
Day 3 tomorrow!🙃
NY State launches first US "vaccine passport" app, Excelsior Pass, built on IBM's blockchain-based health pass platform, to be used initially at large venues (USA Today) - USA Today:NY State launches first US “vaccine passport” app, Excelsior Pass, built on IBM's bloc... - http://www.techmeme.com/210327/p10#a210327p10
With plans for a Mars colony on the horizon, new bioengineering solutions need to be developed to enable Mars settlements to be self-sufficient:
https://www.universal-sci.com/article/mars-cyanobacteria-biotech-development
#newsbot
Distribution Release: 03/27 Debian Edu 10.9.0 http://distrowatch.com/skolelinux
Distribution Release: 03/27 Debian 10.9.0 http://distrowatch.com/debian
Surveillance isn’t normal, and it isn’t okay. Students are right to feel concerned and to want to speak up about their privacy. https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/privacy-students
Software News: The Calibre project has released version 5.14 https://freshfoss.com/projects/calibre/
🔵 Time to update: Tor Browser 10.0.15 is now available, and updates Openssl to 1.1.1k. In addition, Tor Browser 10.0.15 includes a bugfix for when Javascript is disabled on websites. Android Tor Browser will be available in the coming days.
https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-10015
Today I look at Firefox Proton theme for the first time. Are you ready for the new Firefox?
https://youtu.be/WxpObaZCl6M
Here we go!
🚨 Libreture's live list of Goodreads Alternatives
There are already loads of Goodreads alternatives out there. They're all doing different things, which means you now have CHOICE!
Have an itch to learn more about open source technologies? Mark your calendars for March 30th and be sure to register for the free Open Source 101 organized by @AllThingsOpen! #OS101 https://www.eff.org/event/open-source-101
Librem 14 Security Features
"The Librem 14 was designed based on a long wishlist we made to build our dream laptop. When we first announced the Librem 14 we stuck to the features we knew for sure would be part of the first revision."
Microsoft Prepares to Reopen Its Offices and Enter Hybrid-Work Era - The software company expects partial remote work to be routine for many of its jobs, even after pa... - https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-prepares-to-reopen-its-offices-and-enter-the-hybrid-work-era-11616439538?mod=rss_Technology #paid
Richard Stallman says he has rejoined the Free Software Foundation's board; he resigned from the board and as president in 2019 after controversy over Epstein (Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols/ZDNet) - Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols / ZDNet:Richard Stallman says he has rejoined the Free Software Founda... - http://www.techmeme.com/210322/p38#a210322p38
NBC's Peacock streaming service hits 35 million signups - CNET - That's up from 33 million at the end of last year. - https://www.cnet.com/news/nbcs-peacock-streaming-service-hits-35-million-signups/#ftag=CAD590a51e
Report: Amazon has added 3,700 new sellers every day in 2021 so far on its website for a total of 295,000; 26% of new sellers are in the US while 10.1% in India (Áine Cain/Insider) - Áine Cain / Insider:Report: Amazon has added 3,700 new sellers every day in 2021 so far on its w... - http://www.techmeme.com/210322/p41#a210322p41
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