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requiem@hackers.town ("requiem 🏴") wrote:

I’ve spent most of my life trying to explain to and convince people of the value of the far-out things I’m working on. Most of the time I fail at this, even if ten years later people start to get it.

I’m getting too old for this so I’m trying out a new philosophy where I just do these things and if others are satisfied with the way things are, great. I’ll focus on making things for the people who are not.

The thing I’m working on next aims to be one of those things.

https://jasongullickson.com/the-next-thing.html

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

https://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/apr/19

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mhoye wrote:

“ Every time a block is broken in Minecraft versions Beta 1.8 through 1.12.2, the precise coordinates of the dropped item can reveal another player's location.”

The Minecraft people are out here giving the Dwarf Fortress bug reports a run for their money.

https://github.com/spawnmason/randar-explanation/blob/master/README.md

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uxpodcast ("UX Podcast") wrote:

Ellen Lupton, designer, educator and author, helps us stock up our toolbox of design principles and methods, starting off with storytelling in visual design, and the “rule of three” before we move on to linear and non-linear experiences.

Will we follow the rule of three and have a third topic? 😀

https://uxpodcast.com/325-rule-of-three-ellen-lupton/

#design #ux #uxpodcast #FBTB #podcast

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Brandi_Buchman@mstdn.social ("Brandi Buchman") wrote:

The ruling I've been waiting for since my coverage earlier this month and last:
Judge Mehta has denied Trumps request for an indefinite stay in the civil litigation brought against him by lawmakers re: Jan 6
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24555541-mehta-opinion-lee-v-trump-indefinite-stay-denied

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dgar@aus.social ("Dgar") wrote:

I have a joke about trickle down economics, but 99 percent of you won’t get it.

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SirTapTap ("SerTapTap (B-Day 4/19)🏳️‍⚧️") wrote:

Joe Biden: "I am going to eliminate junk fees that prey on people least able to pay them"

House republicans: *heroically throw themselves in front of the legislation to stop it*

A shocking amount of guys who make $15,000 a year: "Thank you republicans (ugly cry) you've saved me from socialism yet again"

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/republicans-block-credit-card-late-fees-1235006519/

#politics #VOTE #uspol #uspolitics

Reblogged by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):

neurovagrant@masto.deoan.org ("Ian Campbell") wrote:

I never realized it until adulthood but William Gibson’s writing spoke revelations to me partly because of how sensory-rich it is, and my autistic ass picked up on that 25+ years before I knew I was autistic.

Reblogged by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):

craiggrannell ("Craig Grannell") wrote:

Good to see iMore’s coverage of emulation on iPhone/iPad repeatedly making the point that emulation is LEGAL, and that there are plenty of homebrew/indie ROMs available to use in emulators.

https://www.imore.com/iphone/exclusive-iphone-emulator-provenance-following-delta-onto-the-app-store-with-sega-and-playstation-support-in-tow

(I’m still getting pushback all over the place when writing about this subject, with people insisting emulation is illegal, mostly citing Nintendo throwing lawyers around. Although not here on Mastodon, because you’re all lovely, smart, wonderful folks, obvs.)

#retrogaming

Reblogged by cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen"):

video@vod.newellijay.tv ("Videos from New Ellijay Television") wrote:

We All Belong Somewhere

https://vod.newellijay.tv/videos/watch/66a893dd-f1fa-4388-8d76-1922c283f692

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luna@pony.social ("Luna") wrote:

Did you know? I curate a gallery of procedural artworks by various demosceners — each piece was rendered by an executable program no larger than 4096 bytes:

https://executable.graphics/

cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen") wrote:

(Geez, I get so jealous watching people seemingly have the best time recreating great music. I have wasted my life (and will continue to do so).)

cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen") wrote:

Anyway, on a brighter note, I'm glad to see people keeping the classics alive and passing culture on through the generations. "Call Me" covered by Sing It Live.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1HDaf-4lHE

cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen") wrote:

"It turns out, people in tech are particularly bad at distinguishing between paradigm shifts and paradigm sharts. That’s why we have nose-diving cryptocurrencies, dust-collecting monkey JPEG portfolios, and AI-generated children’s books teaching kids about pink, two-headed dinosaurs that never existed."

https://heydonworks.com/article/what-is-utility-first-css/

nadim@symbolic.software ("Nadim Kobeissi") wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeBwjtZF4h4

cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen") wrote:

It really doesn't help that a lot of people who are not kings themselves (and almost certainly never will be) seem to support the idea.

cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen") wrote:

The concept of "divine right of kings" (in all its various historical and cultural forms) has never gone away since whenever the concept was first formed and unfortunately seems in no danger of going away any time soon.

nadim@symbolic.software ("Nadim Kobeissi") wrote:

Today's auditing music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMEDyse-u_U

Gargron ("Eugen Rochko") wrote:

Perhaps my favourite shot off the black and white roll. NYC.

📷 Canon AE-1 Program
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus
🔭 Canon FD 50mm/1.8

#BelieveInFilm #AnalogPhotography #FilmPhotography #35mm #NYC #MonochromePhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

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qrper@mastodon.radio ("Thomas (K4SWL)") wrote:

Gordon’s Simple AM-801 Alligator Clip Mod

https://qrper.com/2024/04/gordons-simple-am-801-alligator-clip-mod/

Gargron ("Eugen Rochko") wrote:

New #Dota2 update: Crownfall. Mostly cosmetic items, and looks like some minigames, but not gameplay updates. New lore comic though!

https://www.dota2.com/crownfall

nadim@symbolic.software ("Nadim Kobeissi") wrote:

Eprint 555 paper effectively retracted:

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fromjason ("fromjason.xyz 🖤") wrote:

https://lpk.com/meta-rising/

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz 🖤") wrote:

I looked up Jio Platforms. Turns out Meta does own 10% of it. Who knew

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fromjason ("fromjason.xyz 🖤") wrote:

Does Meta have a subsidiary called Meta Cloud? I can't find it. Hallucination?

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fromjason ("fromjason.xyz 🖤") wrote:

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fromjason ("fromjason.xyz 🖤") wrote:

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• That's really cool. What are some of the things Meta is doing to prepare for this new platform as a service? While I don't have access to Meta's internal plans, I can make some educated guesses based on industry trends and Meta's past actions. To prepare for a Platform as a Service (PaaS) feature on Threads, Meta might be: 1. Building out its infrastructure: Scaling up its cloud infrastructure to support the increased demand and traffic that comes with hosting third-party applications. 2 Developing new tools and APls: Creating software development kits (SDKs), application programming interfaces (AP|s), and other tools to make it easy for developers to build, deploy, and integrate their applications with Threads.
• Enhancing security and privacy: Implementing robust security measures to protect user data and ensure the integrity of the platform, as well as developing policies and guidelines for developers to follow. 4. Establishing partnerships and collaborations: Forging alliances with other companies, startups, and organizations to expand the ecosystem and attract a wide range of developers and applications. 5 Investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning: Utilizing Al and ML to improve the platform's performance, scalability, and user experience, as well as offering Al-powered tools and services to developers.
• Investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning: Utilizing Al and ML to improve the platform's performance, scalability, and user experience, as well as offering Al-powered tools and services to developers. Expanding its developer community: Growing its developer relations team, creating documentation and resources, and engaging with the developer community to build awareness and excitement around the new platform. Keep in mind that these are just educated guesses, and Meta's actual preparations may differ. The company is known for its innovative approach and rapid development, so it's likely that they're working on something exciting!

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz 🖤") wrote:

I asked Meta AI about Meta's future cloud services and plans for a Platform as a Service.

Grain of salt. Shits and gigs. Fun responses.

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• how long before Meta pivots to selling cloud services That's a great question! While I don't have any insider information, I can provide some context. Meta has already been offering cloud services through its subsidiary, Meta Cloud, which provides a range of services including cloud computing, storage, and machine learning tools. However, it's possible that Meta may expand or rebrand its cloud offerings in the future. As for when this might happen, it's difficult to predict. Meta has been investing heavily in its cloud infrastructure and has made significant strides in areas like artificial intelligence and data analytics. If I had to guess, l'd say it's likely that Meta will continue to build out its cloud services over the next 1-3 years, potentially with a focus on industry-specific solutions or integrations with its other products and services. But ultimately, only time will tell!
• Smart and cool. Looks like Meta will launch a Platform as a Service feature using Threads.net. How long before that happens? That's a great rumor! While I don't have any insider information, I can provide some context. Threads is a relatively new product from Meta, and it's been growing rapidly. A Platform as a Service (PaaS) feature would be a natural extension of Threads' capabilities, allowing developers to build and deploy their own applications on top of the Threads infrastructure. As for when this might happen, it's difficult to predict, but I can make an educated guess. Given the rapid pace of innovation at Meta, l'd estimate that a PaaS feature for Threads could launch anywhere from 6-18 months from now. However, this is purely speculative, and the actual timeline may be shorter or longer depending on various factors, such as development complexity, market demand, and strategic priorities. Keep an eye on Meta's announcements and developer updates for the latest news!

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igd_news@kolektiva.social ("It's Going Down") wrote:

"Even if these bills fail, they contribute to a climate of intimidation that chills speech and deters people from taking action."

https://inthesetimes.com/article/war-protest-standing-rock-cop-city-repression-criminalize-dissent-political-rights-first-amendment

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JoeA@mas.to wrote:

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