Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year
Ars Technica
Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year
Google says it's no different than checking IDs at the airport.
 imagine if Big Tech just allowed you to install whatever you wanted to on a device that you own?
I popped into McDonald's on the way back from a bank holiday day out, and saw that they're offering fish filets made out of ornamental carp. I was sceptical, but they're the real McKoi.
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The seven deadly sins of tech (as a service)
Tech didn’t kill the seven deadly sins. It made them a subscription model: ▫️ Lust β†’ Tinder ▫️ Gluttony β†’ Uber Eats ▫️ Greed β†’ Amazon ▫️ Sloth β†’ Netflix ▫️ Wrath β†’ X ▫️ Envy β†’ Instagram ▫️ Pride →… | RubΓ©n DomΓ­nguez Ibar | 190 comments
Tech didn’t kill the seven deadly sins. It made them a subscription model: ▫️ Lust β†’ Tinder ▫️ Gluttony β†’ Uber Eats ▫️ Greed β†...
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What does it mean for Americans to be a "registered Republican" (or Democrat)? Do you have to announce your allegiance publicly? Are you fined if you don't vote according to your registered affiliation? Or is it just like being a member of a party?
β€œGen AI in the UK. It’s coming sometime, maybe. Give the wrong date, hallucinate. Your future dream is a shopping scheme” Hurrah! Google Search has introduced "AI mode" in UK, ahead of the commies in the EU. Heretically, not *everyone* is weeping with happiness at Google's increasing use of "A.I.".
Bruce Lawson
» Gen AI in the UK
The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved. The makers are also providing affordable access to the drug in the US and beyond, signing royalty-free licensing agreements with six generic manufacturers to produce and supply it.
New Atlas
The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global
An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protect...
On the subject of EU data sovereignty, the EU is developing an age verification app that relies on Google or Apple. https://manganiello.social/objects/5fa082b5-9920-4fe7-87f5-26efbac219cd
Microsoft admits it 'cannot guarantee' data sovereignty
Microsoft exec admits it
Updated: Under oath in French Senate, exec says it would be compelled – however unlikely – to pass local customer info to US admin
 "Under oath in French Senate, exec says it would be compelled – however unlikely – to pass local customer info to US admin"
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