Craig Cunningham @craigevil@librem.one

How to recognize environmentally friendly smartphones? Those who want to buy greener smartphones are often at a loss, however there are criteria that you can pay attention to when choosing a phone. @sueddeutsche_de@twitter.com has put together 4 tips to help out. https://bit.ly/3z8045P

'No One Is Safe': How the Heatwave Has Battered the Wealthy World
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/17/climate/heatwave-weather-hot.html

(submitted by aaronbrethorst)

How long have you had your Gmail, your Yahoo or your Hotmail/Outlook account? Five, ten, 15 years? It's time to make a fresh start and take back your privacy! 💪 Here is why. 👇
https://tutanota.com/blog/posts/quit-gmail-free-encrypted-email/

NYC Mesh Community Internet
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/16/nyregion/nyc-mesh-community-internet.html

(submitted by eu)

How To Create Persistent Live USB Using Mkusb On Ubuntu #Mkusb #BootableUsb #PersistentLiveUSB #Ubuntu #Linux
https://ostechnix.com/how-to-create-persistent-live-usb-on-ubuntu/

The only way Google & Facebook will stop using anti-competitive tactics to maintain their respective dominance is through action that achieves meaningful results.

We support such efforts by regulators across the globe and @POTUS's executive order.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/09/biden-to-sign-executive-order-aimed-at-cracking-down-on-big-tech-business-practices.html

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/DuckDuckGo/status/1416756395345694725

Why the Steam Deck won’t flop like Valve’s Steam Machines - You’re not having deja vu. Six years after launching a lin... - https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/18/22579747/valve-steam-deck-steam-machines-editorial

Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/06/16/texas-constitutional-carry-greg-abbott/

(submitted by blacktulip)

Facebook To Biden: 'We Aren't The Reason Vaccination Goal Was Missed' - The social network hit back at the president’s criticism of social media for spreading va... - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/17/technology/facebook-vaccine-misinformation.html #unitedstatespoliticsandgovernment #vaccinationandimmunization #rumorsandmisinformation #computersandtheinternet #coronavirus(2019-ncov) #bidenjosephrjr #socialmedia #facebookinc

Cryptographers unearth vulnerabilities in Telegram's encryption protocol
https://www.cyberscoop.com/telegram-app-security-encryption/

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"Now that the word is out, and with something like 12,000 devices out there, it's probably only a matter of time before the Android modding community has a full dump of the FBI's Android skin." https://trib.al/ftiztVr
#newsbot

Private Israeli spyware used to hack cellphones of journalists, activists
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2021/nso-spyware-pegasus-cellphones/

(submitted by tosh)

Package Release: 07/14 snapd 2.51.3 snapd: a tool to support and manage .snap applications that are portable across different Linux systems https://snapcraft.io/

Our latest episode is now available, featuring the latest on crackdowns on videogame hackers, calls for FCC censorship & military strikes on ransomware providers, and more!
MP3: https://download.2600.com/mediadownload/www.2600.com/offthehook/mp3files/2021/off_the_hook__20210714-128.mp3
RSS: https://www.2600.com/oth-broadband.xml

Debian bullseye fully frozen

https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2021/07/msg00002.html
#newsbot

Just like its namesake sea creature, stingray spy tech will sting, or at least surveil, you before you even realize you’re too close. https://www.eff.org/pages/cell-site-simulatorsimsi-catchers

‘Everyone is dying’: Myanmar on the brink of decimation
https://asiatimes.com/2021/07/everyone-is-dying-myanmar-on-the-brink-of-decimation/

(submitted by terminalcommand)

Debian bullseye reaches final milestone and is now fully frozen! https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2021/07/msg00002.html

July update is out!

https://www.pine64.org/2021/07/15/july-update/

Use Amazon Echo or Ring? You’ve likely been opted into Amazon Sidewalk — joining you into a neighborhood Wi-Fi network.

“It's hard to predict the actual [privacy] outcomes until the feature is tested more thoroughly.”

For now, here’s how to opt out: https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazon-echo-shares-your-internet-with-the-neighbors-heres-how-to-turn-off-amazon-sidewalk/

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/DuckDuckGo/status/1415669232046465032