Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and founding member, dies aged 70
theguardian.com/music/2026/jan…
Musician who drove much of the band’s ferocious sound and co-wrote many of its biggest hits was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023Sian Cain (The Guardian)
OK, TIL (Today I Learned):
If "apt install" tells you "after this installation, XX GB additional disk space will be used" – that means that YOU SHOULD LOOK if that's available. Because, APT DOES NOT – it simply … well, stops working when the disk is full 🤦♂️
Have fun then cleaning up. Glad I ran a Timeshift backup immediately before…
(EDIT: it was `apt` in my case, not `apt-get`. But such a thing simply should not happen at all.)
"Anna Zeiter, CEO of W, has told Bilanz.ch that W stands for “We.”"
Europe, famously known for being entirely English.
Wer wollte nicht schon immer mal bis zu 10 Lieblingssongs auf einmal hören? Ich hätte dafür jetzt das richtige Tool, auch wenn der eigentliche Zweck ein völlig anderer ist. 😄
MultiDeck Audio Player ist eine App für die simultane Wiedergabe von bis zu 10 Audiodateien oder Internetstreams. Seid gnädig mit mir, trotz beeindruckender KI-Unterstützung ist es meine erste GUI-Anwendung und enthält sicher noch Fehler.
Quellcod: github.com/schulle4u/multideck
Download für Windows: github.com/schulle4u/multideck…
An accessible, cross-platform audio player that enables simultaneous playback of up to 10 audio files or internet streams. - schulle4u/multideckGitHub
Who hasn't always wanted to play up to ten of their favourite songs at the same time? I now have the perfect tool for this, even though its intended use is completely different. 😄
MultiDeck Audio Player is an app that can play up to 10 audio files or internet streams simultaneously. Please bear with me; despite the impressive AI support while hacking this together, this is my first GUI application and it is bound to contain bugs.
Code: github.com/schulle4u/multideck
Windows: github.com/schulle4u/multideck…
An accessible, cross-platform audio player that enables simultaneous playback of up to 10 audio files or internet streams. - schulle4u/multideckGitHub
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Most worrying stat of the year:
Only 12% are married and own a home by 30 years old in America. Wow.
I’m sure everything fine.
RE: telescoper.blog/2026/01/19/bar…
Translation for Americans: a member of the Irish parliament (the Dail) who happens to be a barrister (an attorney specialising in advocacy in front of a judge, including criminal prosecution/defense) has formally written to the head of the Irish cybercrime unit setting out applicable charges against X/Grok and sternly requesting formal prosecution of that company on child pornography/trafficking charges.
If anyone wants more confirmation other than PasteBin, here's the Irish Independent's article on this, from yesterday.
independent.ie/irish-news/gove…
The Independent has been covering this quite a lot over recent days, and Barry Ward is not the only TD to speak up about this. Here's Niamh Smyth from the day before.
independent.ie/irish-news/elon…
Here's a Gardai rep speaking to an Oirechtas committee on the 14th.
independent.ie/irish-news/gard…
#Grok #BarryWard #IrishPolitics #Twitter #Garda
The junior minister with special responsibility for artificial intelligence has doubled down on her criticism of X, accusing the social media platform of “trying to let Grok off the hook” by not taking responsibility for content created by the online…Cónal Thomas (Irish Independent)
RE: fwoof.space/@ky0les/1159280559…
Any users of sound source for mac on my TL? Can I stop this alert about muting system audio? I just had an issue where focus navigated out of that window and the only way to get system audio back was to change my main output device.Kyle Smith (Fwoof Space 2.0!)
#HuelgaEducativa
Abarrotada la concentración por la educación pública en el Pignatelli, sede del Gobierno de Aragón:
más de 1.000 personas,
dos carriles cortados y la movilización desbordando el espacio.
CONCERTAR....
ES MALVERSAR
A Sapi5 Wrapper for NV SpeechPlayer. Contribute to tgeczy/NVSpeechSapiWrapper development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
google: discontinues manifest v2
the internet: widespread malware campaign with various fake adblock plugins
*insert surprised pikachu*
If anyone is looking for #DDR5 RAM at the moment, then you might want to jump on this offering from Amazon #UK.
Crucial Pro DDR5 RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6400MHz CL32, Overclocking Desktop Computer Gaming Memory, Intel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO, Black - CP2K16G64C32U5B
There is a used kit available from Amazon Resale for £181.20 🤯
Being a U.S. citizen doesn’t shield you from ICE abuse. Wrongful detention, excessive force, and medical neglect can still happen during raids and often due to errors or escalation.
If you haven't read @anildash's fantastic essay on Markdown -- its history, its impact, and what it tells us about truly useful bottom-up innovation -- then you really should
here 'tis: anildash.com/2026/01/09/how-ma…
over 300,000 users are now securely communicating in Iran thanks to DeltaChat, while Briar and Bitchat users are holding their phones in the air trying to attract predator drones
security experts: "
but what if the NSA attacks them and they don't have the little bit of extra security Signal offers?"
RT: techhub.social/users/abbas_dp/…
To this day, while internet restrictions persist, Delta Chat has become the communication platform for a significant portion of users. There are no precise statistics available on the number of servers or users, but based on my own involvement in setting up servers and collaborating with other installers, and by averaging the user counts per server, I can estimate that over (250 Delta Chat host servers) with more than (300,000 users) are active in Iran and I know the actual numbers are far higher.This report does not mention by name all the individuals and supporting organizations involved, but I sincerely thank every member of this collective effort. This event stands as a symbol of the power of free software and community solidarity in preserving decentralized communications in Iran.
به امید آیندهای بهتر برای ایران عزیز🖤
با تشکر از همهی افرادی که در این جریان کمک کردن🙏
Today's #Jamuary prompt is: "a 'one-hit' sample (<500ms) triggered only and then processed with as many delays /channels / FX as needed to make a 3 minute piece" submitted by @sivko-burko.bsky.social
If I have covered your music, or maybe you are considering asking me to, can I ask a little favor? I also appreciate folks checking out *my* music, and you don't even have to review it to make me happy! So if you haven't before, give it a listen today?
Verizon has begun sending text messages with instructions on how to redeem a $20 account credit for last week's nationwide wireless outage.
Hello Delta Chat,
@delta
From the start of the recent protests in Iran, following the experience of the 12-day war between Iran and Israel and the experiences of the Aban 1398 (2019) and 1401 (2022-2023) protests, we knew widespread internet disruptions were coming. Earlier, active members of the free software community had set up internal Delta Chat relay servers on tiiiz.ir.
Relying on that prior experience, we conducted practical user tests with general users to observe their interaction with the application.
The result was clear: Delta Chat was far simpler for everyday users to understand and had a more intuitive interface compared to platforms like Matrix.
That’s why, together with community members, we began producing educational content for Delta Chat. The goal was to prepare users as much as possible before Iran’s internet was completely severed and localized.
As more servers came online, the user base also grew.
Volunteer teams across various cities in Iran introduced and installed Delta Chat for others, inviting server owners to launch their own decentralized networks.
With the addition of servers and contributors, initial issues were resolved, and new ideas were proposed and implemented by developers.
For example, each server’s installation page included a section for sharing user IDs. Gradually, more extensive documentation, security solutions, detailed introductions to Delta Chat, and other practical features were organically added to the network by various individuals.
To this day, while internet restrictions persist, Delta Chat has become the communication platform for a significant portion of users. There are no precise statistics available on the number of servers or users, but based on my own involvement in setting up servers and collaborating with other installers, and by averaging the user counts per server, I can estimate that over (250 Delta Chat host servers) with more than (300,000 users) are active in Iran and I know the actual numbers are far higher.
This report does not mention by name all the individuals and supporting organizations involved, but I sincerely thank every member of this collective effort. This event stands as a symbol of the power of free software and community solidarity in preserving decentralized communications in Iran.
به امید آیندهای بهتر برای ایران عزیز🖤
با تشکر از همهی افرادی که در این جریان کمک کردن🙏
RE: mastodon.social/@macrumors/115…
What’s typically included in a firmware update for a keyboard? Or a MagSafe adapter? Just seems strange to me.
Apple Releases New Firmware for iPad Pro Magic Keyboard https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/20/ipad-pro-magic-keyboard-firmware-update/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodonMacRumors.com (Mastodon)
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Labour must urgently seek new roles and alliances, while also enhancing the UK’s own military capabilities, says Stella Creasy, MP and chair of the Labour Movement for EuropeStella Creasy (The Guardian)
WARNING: Ring doorbell cameras now partering with #ICE
DO NOT USE!
As a general rule, if you use any kind of doorbell cameras they need to be offline, connected only to your own internal monitor that must never be bridged to any part of the Internet.
Ring however takes this problem to another level, actively sharing data not only with cops but also with ICE
Among many pieces of evidence about inequity cited in the latest report from Oxfam on extreme wealth & inequality is this:
Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely be holding a political office than 'ordinary' people...
yup, we are living in a system ruled by and working for the 3,000 billionaires in the world!
#inequality #politics #poverty
for more see:
This is one of the coldest nights ever. Living in open area between the damaged walls makes the situation worser
I'm just thinking about how this suffering might end? We literally suffer in every single detail in our life. In the food, water, shelter, education, health. Literally everything!
Every morning we just think of how we'll end the day peacefully. We don't have big dreams. We just need a normal life
If you would like to help my family please donate and share
chuffed.org/project/121561-urg…
"I’m tired, Mama. I’m thinking of the hours that I'll spend tomorrow in the water line." – says 9 year old Ahmed to his mother before going to sleep.Chuffed
i tried to think of an analogy
maybe like if you opened apps using physical buttons, each one designed a certain way. you get used to the feel of it. the shape, texture, etc. maybe even enjoy it aesthetically
then it is randomly changed. it is disconcerting. some people struggle more with that change
but also, maybe the new button feels 'off' in some way. you don't like the texture, or it has a shape you just don't enjoy as much
i don't know if that helps but best i could think of
Tusky 32 with support for displaying quotes is in beta 🥳
To try out beta version:
- get the app from our repo EDIT sorry, it's not there yet: codeberg.org/tusky/Tusky/relea…
- or enroll into Beta via Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/det…
- via F-Droid (eventually) gush.taks.garden/note/372daaca…
### New features and other improvements - Timelines (everything that displays posts) has been completely rewritten with Jetpack Compose https://codeberg.org/tusky/Tusky/issues/5272 - Support for displaying quote posts https://codeberg.Codeberg.org
In this episode Shawn dives into the world of Minecraft with co‑hosts Kaia, Russell, and Clement to explore how a game that seems ultra-visual can actually be surprisingly accessible (and even educational) for blind and low vision players.limitlessbb.podbean.com
The princess left a note behind, explaining why she ran away.
"She disagrees with what she was taught," the queen said.
"Embroidery and such?" chuckled the king. "Classic."
"It's not needle-work she objects to. She likes that. She rejects the nobility of the nobility, and our right to rule."
Samantaz Fox
in reply to IzzyOnDroid ✅ • • •IzzyOnDroid ✅
in reply to Samantaz Fox • • •@SamantazFox So did I, which is why I didn't check. But then, who'd have thought installing a graphics driver would require more than half of the system partition (here: I tried to install ROCm/AMDGPU on a test machine, which required "25 GB (!!) additional disk space)…
Checking disk space must be complicated. Package dependencies are easier… 🙊 💨
João Santos
in reply to IzzyOnDroid ✅ • • •For most installations checking the `/` partition would be enough, but then apt should have some heuristics to avoid guessing when the partition setup is more complicated than usual.
nachtpfoetchen2️⃣
in reply to Samantaz Fox • • •.local when and if you have a separate home partition if would have to check all of that.
IzzyOnDroid ✅
in reply to nachtpfoetchen2️⃣ • • •@nachtpfoetchen exactly the point here. But then I'd expect the tool (apt) to consider the worst case: all of those going to the smallest place. If that's not clear at that point, ASK: "your root partition just has BB GB free. You're sure that fits?" That way, one would at least have an indicator.
I mean, the usual places stuff goes to is either below /usr, /var, /boot, or (some cases) /opt (ignoring the few bytes for /etc here). Check where those are, check matched partitions. @SamantazFox
nachtpfoetchen2️⃣
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in reply to IzzyOnDroid ✅ • • •Especially fun when upgrading the system to a new release...
IzzyOnDroid ✅
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in reply to Daniel, aka. CactiChameleon9 • • •Daniel, aka. CactiChameleon9
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in reply to Daniel, aka. CactiChameleon9 • • •Emil Jacobs - Collectifission
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