If Commodore hadn't gone bankrupt in 1994, we might have had an AmigaPhone in our pockets. 🥲
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing #RetroGames #VintageComputing #retro #commodore #amiga #1980s #1990s #tech #technology #vintage #old #nostalgia #graphics #mobile #design #artwork #digital #DigitalArt #art #artist #arte #arts #GraphicDesign #image #MastoArt #FediArt #CreativeToots #ArtistsOnMastodon
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Leaves Everyone SPEECHLESS
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#technology #Future #Computing #NVDA
Highlights from the latest #nvidia keynote at GTC 2025. Topics include @NVIDIA's insane Blackwell GPUs, reveals of the Blackwell Ultra, Vera Rubin, Rubin Ult...YouTube
Oh wow. Skype is shutting down after 23 years, 14 years after Microsoft bought it.
"It’s not clear how many people are impacted. The most recent numbers that Microsoft had shared were in 2023, when it said it had more than 36 million users — a long way from Skype’s peak of 300 million users."
techcrunch.com/2025/02/28/micr…
#news #technology #TechNews #skype #microsoft
Microsoft is retiring Skype from active duty 14 years after acquiring it, with users given nine weeks to decide their next move.Paul Sawers (TechCrunch)
Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Volume 1004 ♿️
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#news #technology #accessibility #a11y #disability #blind #deaf #deafblind #toptechtidbits
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First, they shut down the Basic HTML site, forcing many of us to switch to clients such as Thunderbird. Now, they're using qr codes which are not only inaccessible to the blind but also to those who don't use smartphones! This is ridiculous! Yes, they do still have the option to click whether it's you trying to sign in or not (which still requires a smartphone and a carrier, which they claim to be concerned about), but how long before they remove that, too?
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#accessibility #Android #authentication #blind #Google #GMail #IOS #Narrator #NVDA #sms #Talkback #technology #Voiceover #Windows
John Oliver (the Comedian/ News guy) created a guide for how to reduce how much money Facebook/ Meta make from you. Check it out here:
johnoliverwantsyourraterotica.…
#tech #technology #privacy #news
As Facebook Abandons Fact-Checking, It’s Also Offering Bonuses for Viral Content
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Meta decided to stop working with U.S. fact-checkers at the same time as it’s revamping a program to pay bonuses to creators with high engagement numbers, potentially pouring accelerant on the kind of false posts the company once policed.
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#News #Facebook #Meta #Zuckerberg #Tech #Technology
🗺️ As many people are angry with #Google & asking for alternatives to #GoogleMaps, here are some Free & #OpenSource options:
📱 App
- osmand.net/
- organicmaps.app
🌐 Web
- mapcarta.com
- openstreetmap.org
Not Open Source:
🌐&📱
en.mapy.cz
wego.here.com
mapquest.com
🌐
lokjo.com
📱
komoot.com
magicearth.com
#FCKGoogle #Alternative #Apps #App #Web #Software #News #Tech #Maps #Map #Technology #it
I've been seeing hate on NASA lately, being bought into by leftists even, and I just want to point out something very important:
Musk has hated NASA for a *long* time. There is a reason it is being attacked, and a reason public opinion is being swayed against NASA: It *keeps SpaceX in line* more than anything else.
NASA is being seen as "competition" to SpaceX, as the obstacle in his way. It has been like this for quite some time, and now, with DOGE and other things, he can do something about it.
I would like to point out a few things:
1. SPACEX IS NOT CHEAPER
They boast they can "do what NASA does for 10% the cost!" Sure, it's easy when you did none of the R&D.
SpaceX saved on:
Landing tech: DC-X project in 1991-1996
Tank structure: Shuttle SLWT tank, 1998-2011
Merlin Engines: direct descendant of the Fastrac Engine, 1997-2001.
Those three things alone saved SpaceX over 90% of the R&D costs. It's easy to "appear" cheap when you're using off the shelf tech someone else (NASA!) developed.
2. NASA IS GREAT FOR THE ECONOMY!
For every $1 spent on NASA, $8 is put into economy. Its stupid to not invest in that kind of ROI! 800%! At times, its ROI Has been 1600%!
Simply put, if you defund NASA, the economy would shrink so much you would actually have to RAISE taxes to make up for the lost revenue, and without its existence we would be 30 years behind in technology and the quality of life for everyone would be much lower. Science and research is GOOD for society, it's the fuel for all progress.
3. WHAT HAS NASA DONE FOR ME?! (Surely you just mean NASA is good for tech & science folk....)
Nope! Good for all!
Ever have an MRI or CAT Scan? They wouldn't exist without the Apollo program! The software that made them possible was originally written to analyze lunar photography.
Low power digital x-Rays was planetary body research.
Heart pumps are modeled after space shuttle turbopumps.
The software that designed your car was originally written to design spacecraft!
Who do you think pioneered all the early research into alternative power like solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells, and durable batteries? NASA!
NASA developed tech and satellites is also what improves agricultural yields while reducing the needs for water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
Do you really think Musk gives two shits? No. He wants the money, he wants to let SpaceX run amok without any oversight for safety, without any "competition".
All fights are important, but do realise that this one is a huge thorn in his side, and one that is keeping a huge problem from ballooning and swallowing us all whole.
Do not be fooled or swayed by lies, of tactics meant to divide, of things being done to make you be angry at NASA. If he can make you hate NASA, he won.
Expect far more space junk to fall, the night sky to be ruined by satellites, and the loss of all things good that proper research and design does for humanity and gives back to the world. Not to mention: enjoy seeing the horrible things he can accomplish fully unchecked.
ETA: Now that you know, call / fax / email your senators and reps, and whatever else too! Boosting gets people thinking, but thinking is not action!
#SpaceX #nasa #space #earth #science #technology
Ready to move away from Big Tech?
There are options. Choosing those options will require you to learn something new, but that is a small cost to pay to get away from Big Tech, IMHO
Here are my suggestions. Feel free to add your own:
1. Browser : Vivaldi. That one is a given for me, obviously.
2. Mail client : Vivaldi. You may wonder why you need a mail client, but besides the technical benefits, it makes it a lot easier to move between mail services or even use more than one.
3. Mail service : Fastmail. They have been around for a long time.
4. Office software : Libre Office.
5. Video conference : Whereby.
6. Desktop OS : Linux.
7. Social : Mastodon and the Fediverse in general.
As said, I am eager to hear what you are using to help me move away from Big Tech as well. Always looking for new things to try.
#Mastodon #fediverse #Linux #Windows #BigTech #Politics #Technology #Computers
Really? You had no problems with having debconf hosted in the Zionist state. You even refer to that illegal entity by the name "Israel". Does the Debian project have the same values as the Zionist state?
I understand a free software project not wanting to be on a proprietary platform, but this is ridiculous.
#debian #freesoftware #freedom #zionism #Zionist #palestine #free_palestine #foss #opensource #tech #technology #politics
Ok, I just installed linux and the experience sucked. Everything worked at the first try, even in advance mode all was flawless.
This is not the experience I remember, where is the need to spend 4 hrs figuring how why the wifi card is not working, or trying 30 different configurations of X.
Now what I am suposse to do? Just use it? Where is the learning at the hard way?
As someone who is totally blind, the Fediverse is the only place where I have ever been able to follow people such as photographers, artists, or even those who post pictures of their cats or the food they ate. The reason is that most of them use alt text. They take the time to describe the images that my screen reader can't recognise. Some write the descriptions themselves, and others use tools such as altbot. Some worry that their descriptions aren't good enough, especially when they are new at this. Let me assure you, not only are they good enough, they are extremely appreciated! If the rest of the world thought as you did, it would be a much better place. Don't hesitate to ask if you're unsure of something, but never think that we don't notice your effort.
#appreciation #accessibility #altbot #alttext #blind #blindness #fediverse #gratitude #images #inclusivity #peoplewhocare #pictures #technology
Signal is a secure messenger, but there are interesting alternatives, such as @matrix , @session , @delta , @simplex or XMPP …
➡️ matrix.org
➡️ delta.chat
➡️ simplex.chat
➡️ xmpp.org
If you’d like to learn more about these options, have a look at the responses to this toot.
#matrix #session #signal #XMPP #messenger #decentralized #tech #technology #OpenSource #FOSS #WhatsApp #security #InfoSec #data #safety
Session is a private messenger that aims to remove any chance of metadata collection by routing all messages through an onion routing network.Session
What operating systems do you use?
This includes on your PC/computer and mobile devices, or anywhere else for that matter. Select all that apply!
Please BOOST for maximum exposure to the #Fediverse
If your choice isn't listed, simply comment and let's discuss things!
#Poll #Polls #POTD #Question #Questions #QOTD #Windows #MacOS #Linux #Unix #ChromeOS #iOS #Android #Tech #Technology #AllThingsTech
Bluetooth headphones for zoom meetings?
I’m on zoom meetings like 8 hours per day. I have a dedicated microphone, but I’d like to get Bluetooth headphones as I’m getting annoyed with the cable.
My only concern is that there would be latency. I’m actively speaking to people and I’m concerned the video and audio will be out of sync.
If this a legit concern?
#zoom #wfh #bluetooth #workfromhome #technology #techsupport
'Dad Baffled When 6-Year-Old Daughter Turns Off AI Function on High Tech Doll and Plays With It Like Regular Toy'
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Psychiatrist: '"I think because it takes away control from the child," she wrote. "Play is how children work through emotions, impulses and conflicts [as] well as try out new behaviors. I would think [it] would be super irritating to have the toy shape and control your play — like a totally dominating playmate!"'
#AI #technology
A dad and "AI evangelist" couldn't understand why his daughter didn't like the AI function of a toy he bought for her.Frank Landymore (Futurism)
On this day in 1983, the ARPANET network officially switched to using the TCP/IP protocol, effectively creating the Internet.
"January 1, 1983 is considered the official birthday of the Internet. Prior to this, the various computer networks did not have a standard way to communicate with each other."
Exciting news for #KMP devs! JetBrains has officially launched this new site named "Klibs.io" for finding KMP libraries. It has 1400+ libs already, including our own "KHealth" too 😉
Check it out: klibs.io/?query=khealth
#Kotlin #Multiplatform #JetBrains #KHealth #Technology #Software #Health
AI-powered search engine for Kotlin Multiplatform libraries. Explore the best KMP packages, access metadata, and learn about the authors.klibs.io
Calling all #WordPress users, especially those passionate about #Accessibility! I need advice: My current contact form on this page of my #Website (laniecarmelo.tech/connect-with…) is very basic. I'm using WPForms Lite, but improving it would require manually adding fields since advanced features are locked behind their premium plan.
I’ve tried the Fluent Forms plugin, but I didn’t find it accessible. Can anyone recommend a free, #Accessible contact form plugin that allows for creating more robust forms? Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
#Blogging #Tech #Technology #WebDevelopment #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility
Discover various ways to connect with Lanie Carmelo, a blind, autistic accessibility advocate and programmer. Find social media profiles, professional networks, and direct contact options.Lanie Carmelo (Life of a Rare Bird)
The first text message was sent on this day in 1992 by then a 22-year-old engineer Neil Papworth to wish "Merry Christmas" to his colleague.
"It didn't feel momentous at all. For me it was just getting my job done on the day and ensuring that our software that we'd been developing for a good year was working OK."
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#OTD #OnThisDay #technology #history #phone #TextMessage #MerryChristmas
On December 3, 1992, the first SMS text message in history is sent: Neil Papworth, a 22-year-old engineer, uses a personal computer to send the text message “Merry Christmas” via the Vodafone network to the phone of a colleague.Missy Sullivan (HISTORY)
Once in a while, there is a disaster. Phone lines go out, the Internet breaks down, and mobiles don't work0. Then the Ham Radio Operators save the day.
Amateur radio is one of those things I'm only vaguely aware of. It chugs along in the background unnoticed. It doesn't follow the fashion of today's industry, nor does it chase growth at all costs. It is an open standard, run by a decentralised group of people rather than a corporation, and it favours relentless practicality rather than KPIs.
I love technologies like this.
The recent stratospheric rise in popularity of the QR Code is a example of where these long-term technologies work well.
I've been banging on about QR codes for over a decade - while marketers sneered and tech companies tried to usurp, QR codes kept chugging away in the background. When the pandemic hit, and people needed a way to scan in to venues or present a vaccine certificate, QR codes were ready. They were an open standard, completely decentralised, relentlessly practical, and battle tested. They were rolled out in a variety of situations.
Every contender who has come at them with a proprietary barcode has failed. And because people have had a chance to get used to QR codes, they're not seen as weird any more.
They are boring magic. Decentralised and free.
The Fediverse is similar. It powers Mastodon and other social networks. At the moment, proprietary networks like Twitter are dying and new networks like BlueSky are in their ascendency. But BSky will eventually get bought out by cryptoloons, or will shit the bed in some other spectacular fashion.
The Fediverse will have been rumbling on the the background. Slowly gathering momentum. Waiting for an implosion or emergency.
There are various other technologies like this. Built in to the fabric of online society, quietly ploughing their own furrow, increasing resilience, despite being unfashionable.
What technologies do you think are waiting to be rediscovered in times of change?
Three years ago, I wrote about the deficiencies in Microsoft's Tag system. It was painfully obvious even then that MS had no desire to back the "standard" they'd tried to create.Terence Eden’s Blog
Mária Telkes died #OTD in 1980. She was a Hungarian-American biophysicist, engineer, & inventor who worked on solar energy technologies.
During World War II, she developed a solar water distillation device, deployed at the end of the war, which saved the lives of downed airmen and torpedoed sailors. In the 1940s she and architect Eleanor Raymond created one of the first solar-heated houses, Dover Sun House, by storing energy each day.
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#science #technology #WomenInSTEM
Super interesting fellowship for people who have been displaced and forced to migrate. The Migration + Tech Monitor is looking for fellows with lived experience to work on pressing issues in these topics. Stipend is U$30 000 for 12 months
There's an interesting #accessibility webinar next Tuesday by Funka on EN301549 requirements that go beyond WCAG.
Especially relevant for public sector bodies, which must fulfil EN301549 Annex A, some of which is beyond the scope of WCAG.
Free registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
#accessibility #standards #ElectronicAdministration #PublicSector #technology
Are you in Melbourne today? Come down to Statewide Vision Resource Centre in Donvale and see Sascha and Quentin, learn about what's new with NVDA, and check out everything else at SVRC's Tech Expo!
#NVDA #technology #accessibility
Interesting job, keeping old technology running.
IEEE Spectrum: What It Takes To Let People Play With the Past spectrum.ieee.org/vintage-tech #vintagecomputing #computers #technology
Libi Rose keeps obsolete technologies running at the Media Archaeology LabStephen Cass (IEEE Spectrum)
https://www.ft.com/content/17f16071-87e0-4675-a152-6d6285b97fd5 [George Hammond at the Financial Times] "Y Combinator, the San Francisco start-up incubator that launched Airbnb, Reddit, Stripe and Coinbase, is backing a weapons companyBen Werdmuller (Werd I/O)
The End is a directory with over 1,000 completed audio fiction—either at the series or season level—ready for you to listen to and enjoy at your pace.The End | Completed Audio Fiction
Congratulations to our newest NVDA Certified Expert, Victor-Daniel Dima!
If you'd like to become an NVDA Certified Expert, you can sit the exam for FREE here: certification.nvaccess.org/
(There is a cost to receive the certificate, with all money helping keep NVDA free for all!)
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Certification #Qualification #Study #AmStudying #Exam #Leadership #Technology
https://om.co/2024/07/16/taboola-apple-news-no-thanks/ [Om Malik] "Apple’s decision to strike a deal with Taboola is shocking and off-brand — so much so that I have started to question theBen Werdmuller (Werd I/O)
Accessibility is not a loud, one-time event; it's a quiet revolution. It's also isn't about quick fixes or public shaming.
it's about the power of ongoing action like watering a plant – splash it once, and you'll make a mess; nurture it daily, and you'll watch it thrive.
#Disability #HumanRights #a11y #Accessibility #SDGs #Poverty #Technology
“If the bees disappear off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.”
#SaveTheBees #ActOnClimate #HumanRights #Technology #ClimateEmergency #Climate #nature #GreenDisability #biodiversity
