Man who made 'depraved' child images with AI jailed for 18 years
Hugh Nelson, who used software to create images, told police he was "very corrupted and warped".Ewan Gawne (BBC News)
*All* of this is JS-optional, progressively enhanced HTML. All of it.
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so with the GOV.UK platform you can now: - send emails, texts and letters - take payment, including direct debits - make accessible interactive prototypes - use a common design library and frontend code and - make accessible forms with no code n…Hachyderm.io
Thanks for all your patience, @fdroidorg users! Thunderbird for Android is now available on F-Droid - download away!
#Thunderbird #ThunderbirdforAndroid #fdroid #OpenSource
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Thunderbird: Free Your Inbox | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Thunderbird is a 100% open source, privacy focused email app.f-droid.org
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#Trump Claims “Illegal Alien” #Voting Is Rampant. His Own Party Disagrees.
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In a private video training session, a top #Pennsylvania #Republican National Committee official reassured a new poll watcher that undocumented people could not possibly vote in the state.
#News #Election2024 #DonaldTrump #RNC #GOP #Video #Politics #Government #Immigration
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RNC Video Contradicts Trump’s “Illegal Aliens” Voting Claims
In a private video training session, a top Pennsylvania Republican National Committee official reassured a new poll watcher that undocumented people could not possibly vote in the state.ProPublica
ProPublica (@ProPublica@newsie.social)
Watch the video of the RNC trainer explaining why it's impossible for undocumented people in Pennsylvania to vote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0-JW1qj3j8Newsie
Ui-wooo! Hetzner is one week late with their Halloween "prank": 3 maintenance windows in a row, November 6, 7 and 8. We hopefully won't be affected for the full time (they wrote "just a few minutes") but of course cannot tell *exactly* when. So some time within those windows.
Again, only the primary servers are affected. Our mirrors will still be available to you for app updates and installs.
#maintenance #IzzyOnDroid #serviceToot
A #Georgia #Election Official’s Months-Long Push to Make It Easier to Challenge the 2024 Results
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Julie Adams quickly ascended from a little-known #conservative activist to a surprise appointee on the Fulton County board of elections.
She has used her new perch to carry out the efforts of players seeking to tilt the election in Trump’s favor.
#News #Politics #Election2024 #Atlanta #Voting #Election #Government #Trump
propublica.org/article/julie-a…
Julie Adams’ Rise From Conservative Activist to Georgia Election Official
Julie Adams quickly ascended from a little-known conservative activist to a surprise appointee on the Fulton County board of elections. She has used her new perch to carry out the efforts of players seeking to tilt the 2024 election in Trump’s favor.ProPublica
iOS 18.2 beta adds ‘Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus’ option in Settings app - 9to5Mac
iOS 18.2 beta 2 adds a new option for ChatGPT inside the Settings app: the ability to upgrade to a paid ChatGPT Plus subscription.Ryan Christoffel (9to5Mac)
In the early 2000's, following the release of the audiogame Treasure Hunt, an early beta of a sequel was made available. I believe it was called Cloning Malice II. Every so often, I will get the battle music stuck in my head. I heard it when I was barely a teenager in an audio demo, and haven't heard it since, but could probably sequence it from memory. This is just how my brain works with music sometimes.
I'm wondering if anyone has this beta, the sounds, or the music files within those sounds. It would be around 20 years old at this point and I don't think it was fully playable. Eventually the concept was turned into three-d velocity.
I was looking in a Messenger Plus soundpack recently and found the first 8 seconds of that track. I am a little bit fixated on it and just want to hear it in full after all this time.
Pretty sure it was a @kjsapergia production.
#AndroidAppRain at apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid today brings you 5 updated and 1 added apps:
* File Explorer: a full-featured and lightweight file manager (successor of the app by the same name, entirely rewritten)
Further, I succeeded in establishing some more apps as #reproducibleBuilds – bringing the count up to 318 apps (26.4%).
At apt.izzysoft.de/magisk 6 #Magisk #modules have been updated.
Enjoy your #free #Android #apps with the #IzzyOnDroid repo 
IzzyOnDroid F-Droid Repository
This is a repository of apps to be used with your F-Droid client. Applications in this repository are official binaries built by the original application developers, taken from their resp. repositories (mostly Github, GitLab, Codeberg).IzzyOnDroid App Repo
I now get to argue with a user who insists he found a security problem in curl because
curl_mfprintf(stdout, "%x %x %x %x");
reads bad memory.
Never a dull moment.
now this report is disclosed: hackerone.com/reports/2819666
For educational purposes
curl disclosed on HackerOne: Exploitable Format String...
Summary: The curl_mfprintf function in the curl_printf.h file contains a format string vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject arbitrary format specifiers. This can lead to unauthorized...HackerOne
If you read my book Sandworm and/or care about Ukraine, please understand that Trump does not, and if elected he will very likely let Putin win.
"For Ukrainians, the outcome of the US election could be a matter of life and death."
Vote accordingly.
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/n…
Ukraine braces for outcome of US elections: ‘We are worried about Trump’
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he ‘no strategy yet’ if Trump wins – other than an appeal to his vanityEmma Graham-Harrison (The Guardian)
aktuality.sk/clanok/ltv0Gey/mi…
Minister Drucker o gymnazistoch z Bilíkovej: Študenti pochopili, že nevinné úmysly môžu prekročiť mieru
Jedna fotografia z halloweenskeho večierka rozpútala spoločenskú búrku v pohári vody.Natália Jabůrková (Aktuality.sk)
- zjapači zjapú
- deti opakujú, čo vidia u dospelých
- gymnazisti sú čosi medzi deťmi a dospelými, ergo už vyjadrujú názor, aj keď možno nie úplne správne či korektne
- …
- minister čohokoľvek nie je ten, čo má riešiť úlet pár stredoškolákov
- ak už musel, tak mal potichu a po "línii velenia"
- ale je jasné, že tu sme pri boji s genderom, wokom, atď. a o správnu výchovu mládeže ide až v poslednom rade 1/3
¹ aby sa to nebralo ako "mlcanie je suhlas"
🎉 Aufregende Neuigkeiten
Wir haben endlich #Tammy veröffentlicht - ein komplett neuer #Matrix Client: tammy.connect2x.de
Tammy wurde von Grund auf in #Kotlin Multiplatform entwickelt und ist ein neuer, innovativer Matrix Messenger, der für Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux), Mobilgeräte (derzeit Android, bald auch iOS) und Web (in Beta) verfügbar ist. Tammy basiert auf unseren robusten SDKs und ist ebenfalls Open Source!
Mehr dazu auch in diesem Vortrag: youtube.com/watch?v=rc21V-DKSb…
Dann halte ich mal die Daumen gedrückt, dass sie Perspektive bald™ sichtbar wird! Ein guter Matrix-Client fehlt hier einigen, die jedoch Google & Co nicht gern in ihrer privaten Kommunikation sehen 😉
Danke schonmal, und viel Erfolg!
Here is my unofficial guide to the HTML `<button>` element.
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Amazon stops Kindle Colorsoft shipments due to major display issues
A software fix is under developmentRajesh Pandey (Android Police)
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If you're looking for joy, solace, catharsis, fun, escape, beauty, wonder, mirrors, camaraderie, or just a little distraction right now:
I've recommended dozens of short scifi/fantasy stories, available to read for free online
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"My personal take on this is it sucks, as while the control is disabled for all, only for a subset of users (low vision) the text label for the disabled control is illegible."
#a11y #HTML #WCAG #accessibility
A Day with JAWS 2035: When Your Screen Reader Scripts Itself
The morning light filters through your smart windows, casting a warm glow across the room. Your ambient AI assistant hums gently, “Good morning, Lottie. Would you like to prepare your workspace for the day?”
“Yes, please,” you say, stretching as the AI readies your home office. The blinds adjust automatically, leaving just enough sunlight to boost your energy without causing glare on your neuro-linked glasses. You smile, reflecting on the advances in technology since the days of fiddling with manual screen reader settings and customized scripts. Those days feel like a distant memory, thanks to JAWS’ AI-powered self-scripting feature—your personal assistant that knows exactly how to handle your work routine.
“Let’s get started,” you say, and JAWS springs to life, adjusting the audio tone to your preferred voice—smooth, confident, efficient. As your desktop computer powers on, JAWS begins analysing the applications you’ve opened, sensing your usual email, project management software, and a new program you’ve recently started exploring.
JAWS’ Real-Time Autonomous Scripting: A Custom Fit
“Good morning, Lottie. I’ve detected a new application in use: ResearchHub. Would you like me to generate an initial script for it?” JAWS asks in a gentle tone, its voice coming through the bone conduction implant in your ear.
You nod. “Yes, go ahead and script it.” This isn’t just any regular software; ResearchHub is dense, designed for researchers and developers with an intricate layout. In the past, navigating such software would have required hours of manually creating scripts or waiting for accessibility support. But today, JAWS’ AI-driven self-scripting feature allows it to analyse this program’s unique design and build custom commands as you go.
“Noted. I’ll adapt based on your usage patterns,” JAWS replies, instantly highlighting an unlabelled menu item. “I’ve labelled this as ‘Data Analysis.’ Would you like a shortcut assigned for quick access?”
“Absolutely,” you reply. Moments later, JAWS has created a keystroke, Control-Shift-D, which will take you directly to the Data Analysis section.
As you dive into your tasks, JAWS continues observing your interactions, quietly scripting shortcuts and macros that save you time with each click. You switch over to an email thread about your latest project, and JAWS dynamically adjusts, making sure to read each new message aloud with just the right level of detail. It’s responsive, intuitive, and seems to understand the flow of your work better than ever.
### Adaptive Behaviour Learning: Anticipating Your Needs
JAWS has learned over time what works best for you—like knowing when you prefer concise summaries over detailed descriptions or when to read full email threads aloud. Today, though, as you work through complex calculations in ResearchHub, JAWS picks up on repeated actions, noting your frequent need to access specific data fields.
Without you having to prompt it, JAWS speaks up, “Lottie, I’ve noticed you’re navigating back and forth to the Analysis Settings panel. Would you like me to create a macro for this?”
“Yes, that’d be great,” you reply, surprised at how quickly JAWS anticipates these needs. It assigns a simple command, Control-Alt-S, making it even easier for you to access the settings. With each task, JAWS quietly observes, creating personalized shortcuts and learning how to refine your workflow without interrupting your focus.
Your screen reader feels less like a tool and more like an assistant that adapts to your habits, reducing unnecessary actions and helping you move seamlessly between applications. You take a moment to appreciate the leap from manually scripting these shortcuts to having them generated in real-time, tailored perfectly to your unique style.
Dynamic Accessibility Adjustment: Visual Recognition on the Fly
Halfway through the day, you open a report in a new format. The document is packed with complex graphics, diagrams, and untagged elements—historically a nightmare for accessibility. But JAWS, equipped with advanced AI-powered visual recognition capabilities, is ready.
“Diagram detected: This appears to be a bar graph comparing quarterly performance,” JAWS announces, automatically analysing the content. “Would you like a detailed audio description, or should I just provide the key values?”
“Let’s go with the key values,” you respond, eager to save time. In seconds, JAWS summarizes the data, translating it into accessible content without needing additional third-party support. When you encounter z buttons in another application, JAWS instantly identifies them and provides real-time labels, adjusting the accessibility on the fly.
The thought crosses your mind how revolutionary this is. You’ve moved past needing someone else to make documents or software accessible for you. Instead, your screen reader adapts and scripts the solution independently, as if it’s actively learning how best to support you.
A Collaborative Community of Scripts
As the day wraps up, JAWS asks, “Lottie, would you like to share the custom scripts I created for ResearchHub with the community repository? Other users might find them useful.”
“Yes, please,” you reply. Knowing that the scripts you and JAWS have tailored today could now benefit others brings a sense of community to your day. In the past, each user’s customization stayed personal, but today, JAWS’ community sharing feature allows anonymized scripts to be uploaded to a shared repository, where other users can download them for similar applications. This feature isn’t just a convenience—it’s a small way to contribute to something larger than yourself.
You smile, thinking about the ripple effect of this community effort. As JAWS users across industries contribute their self-generated scripts, the database grows, improving access for everyone.
Reflecting on Progress: A New Kind of Independence
As you finish your work, JAWS reads aloud your notifications, wrapping up your day with a recap. You reflect on how far technology has come since those early days of assistive devices. Back then, using a screen reader required you to work around its limitations, painstakingly scripting or finding ways to access inaccessible software. Today, your screen reader does the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus on your work without the constant barrier of inaccessible content.
Looking back, you remember those initial frustrations, the hours spent tinkering with manual scripts, and the reliance on tech support for inaccessible programs. Now, JAWS’ AI-powered self-scripting has not only given you more control but also reinforced your independence. It’s not just a tool—it’s a partner in productivity.
As you power down, you realize that technology has not replaced your determination; it has amplified it. JAWS has become a proactive assistant, predicting your needs, adjusting to your habits, and making the inaccessible accessible. With the day’s tasks complete, you feel a renewed sense of autonomy—knowing that the tools at your fingertips truly work for you, enhancing not just your productivity but your entire work experience.
The screen fades to black, and the AI’s voice recedes, leaving you with a quiet appreciation for a world where technology supports your strengths, not your limitations.
#Accessibility #AccessAssistive #AI #AssistiveTechnology #Blind #Disability #JAWS #ScreenReader
1. why is one ctrl+shift and one ctrl+alt? Is alt a macro thing? what is a macro other than a script in your context?
Also, why would JAWS ever need to adjust itself to use your preferred voice, or rather, why wasn't it using it in the first place?
2. If JAWS is scripting everything on the fly, wy submit things to a shared repo? And if JAWS is building on that to begin with, how do you know the code interacting with your employer's systems is safe?
3. JAWS intuitively knows when you want emails summarised or read verbatim in your eutopia: how would you know if it got that right? Indeed, how would you know which it did without the other to compare to at least once?
Likewise, how would you know if the bar chart it describes was described accurately?
4. JAWS detects a new app. is it going to now bug you every time you switch to an app it doesn't know about? Also, how does it know what it doesn't know? let's imagine there was a toolbar in your research hub that you could never use because it only worked with a mouse you never had plugged in. JAWS would either already be able to see it, rendering it accessible or thinking you ignored it, or have no awareness of it, rendering it invisible to JAWS.
5. Why are you wearing glasses if you have an ear implant? did you sleep with them on? If your smart home is so integrated as to have minute control over the precision of your blinds, would you be waiting to power up a desktop machine at all? I can't imagine technology so clever it can right software yet poor enough not to be ready when you need to use it.
I'm not poking holes in your dream for fun, I'm honestly curious as to the thought processes behind your ideas.
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The Matrix.org Foundation and Community are excited to have a DevRoom at @fosdem!
Submit a proposal to share your Matrix project's latest and greatest developments!
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Call for Participation to the FOSDEM 2025 Matrix Devroom
Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communicationsThib (matrix.org)
LibreOffice project and community recap: October 2024 - The Document Foundation Blog
Here’s our summary of updates, events and activities in the LibreOffice project in the last four weeks – click the links to learn more… The biggest event in October was the LibreOffice and Open Source Conference 2024, which took place in Luxembourg f…Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
Just published a blog post on #Convo, my #XMPP chat app for #KaiOS 
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It's basically a rehashing of the README and #Liberapay page with a few added plugs for KaiOS but I suspect it still took me longer to write than the last actual feature I added to the app so go figure 🤷🏾
archive.ph/ueVET (archive link, no paywall)
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Glad there are some positives out of the day and hope the travelling wasn't too tiring.
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