●● IRC: #boycottnovell-social and #techpol @ Techrights IRC Network: Friday, April 17, 2026 ●● ● Apr 17 [02:40] TR News Yesterday's #boycottnovell IRC logs ready. HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-160426.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-160426.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-160426.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-160426.txt [02:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #boycottnovell @ Techrights IRC Network: Thursday, April 16, 2026 [02:41] TR News Yesterday's #techbytes IRC logs ready. 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HTML: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techrights-160426.html TEXT: http://techrights.org/irc-archives/irc-log-techrights-160426.txt GEMINI GemText: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/irc-gmi/irc-log-techrights-160426.gmi GEMINI Plain Text: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/tr_text_version/irc-log-techrights-160426.txt [02:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | IRC: #techrights @ Techrights IRC Network: Thursday, April 16, 2026 [02:50] TR News Yesterday's Tux Machines bulletin is now ready! : http://news.tuxmachines.org/txt-archives/tuxmachines-2026-04-16.txt ● Apr 17 [03:46] TR News charged [03:47] TR News 10 Taiwanese charged with spying for China https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/14/10-taiwanese-charged-with-spying-for-china/ [03:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | 10 Taiwanese charged with spying for China [03:49] TR News Chinese, Vietnamese leaders sign cooperation deals https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/15/chinese-vietnamese-leaders-sign-cooperation-deals/ [03:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Chinese, Vietnamese leaders sign cooperation deals [03:49] TR News Man Engineers Giant Robot Hand to Smash His Enemies https://futurism.com/future-society/giant-robot-hand-china [03:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Man Engineers Giant Robot Hand to Smash His Enemies [03:50] TR News Calls grow to curb obscene content generated by Hey Hi (AI) in China https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/calls-grow-to-curb-obscene-content-generated-by-ai-in-china [03:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Calls grow to curb obscene content generated by AI in China | The Straits Times [03:54] TR News Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/business/iran-war-imf-economic-growth.html [03:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/business/iran-war-imf-economic-growth.html ) [03:54] TR News Amid Iran War, Companies Look to Extend a Record Profit Run by Raising Prices https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/business/economy/companies-profits-prices-iran-war.html [03:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/business/economy/companies-profits-prices-iran-war.html ) [03:55] TR News Michigan: Elections clerk allegedly canceled, changed voter registrations https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-elections-clerk-allegedly-canceled-changed-voter-registrations/ [03:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Michigan: Elections clerk allegedly canceled, changed voter registrations - Bridge Michigan [03:55] TR News Cory Doctorow on the High Cost of Living with the Ultra-Rich https://www.newyorker.com/books/book-currents/cory-doctorow-on-the-high-cost-of-living-with-the-ultra-rich [03:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.newyorker.com | Cory Doctorow on the High Cost of Living with the Ultra-Rich | The New Yorker [03:56] TR News I Feel So Sorry for My Hey Hi (AI) Sunglasses https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/magazine/ai-sunglasses-meta-zuckerberg.html [03:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/magazine/ai-sunglasses-meta-zuckerberg.html ) [03:57] TR News Former Brazil intelligence chief arrested in US https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/former-brazil-intelligence-chief-arrested-in-us/ [03:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Former Brazil intelligence chief detained in US - JURIST - News [03:58] TR News 'If we don't divide the land we're heading to apartheid': Ex-head of Israel's Shin Bet https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20260415-if-we-don-t-divide-the-land-we-re-heading-to-apartheid-ex-head-of-israel-s-shin-bet [03:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20260415-if-we-don-t-divide-the-land-we-re-heading-to-apartheid-ex-head-of-israel-s-shin-bet ) [03:59] TR News Theres Something Fundamentally Wrong With LLMs https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/something-fundamentally-wrong-llms-communicate [03:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | There's Something Fundamentally Wrong With LLMs [03:59] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive Hey Hi (AI) Slop https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/trump-damage-public-image-offensive-ai-slop [03:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop ● Apr 17 [04:00] TR News Man Who Threw Molotov at Scam Altmans House Warned Hey Hi (AI) Will Exterminate Humankind https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/altman-mansion-molotov [04:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman's House Warned AI Will Exterminate Humankind [04:00] TR News Berklee College of Music Students Furious That Its Offering an Hey Hi (AI) Songwriting Class https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/berklee-college-ai-music [04:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Berklee College of Music Students Furious That It's Offering an AI "Songwriting" Class [04:01] TR News Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training Hey Hi (AI) to Do Human Jobs https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/mercor-training-ai-human-jobs-hack [04:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs [04:01] TR News GSA looks to automate a million work hours, after losing nearly 40% of its workforce https://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/04/gsa-looks-to-automate-a-million-work-hours-after-losing-nearly-40-of-its-workforce/ [04:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | GSA looks to automate a million work hours, after losing nearly 40% of its workforce | Federal News Network [04:02] TR News Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/arts/music/live-nation-antitrust-trial-verdict-monopoly.html [04:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/arts/music/live-nation-antitrust-trial-verdict-monopoly.html ) [04:03] TR News WSJ legal victory over Convicted Felon means his $10bn BillBC lawsuit likely to fail https://pressgazette.co.uk/media_law/wall-street-journal-legal-victory-over-trump-means-his-10bn-bbc-lawsuit-likely-to-fail/ [04:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | WSJ victory over Trump means his BBC lawsuit likely to fail - Press Gazette [04:03] TR News Rights group urges new Hungary government to restore rule of law https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/rights-group-urges-new-hungary-government-to-restore-rule-of-law/ [04:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Rights group urges new Hungary government to restore rule of law - JURIST - News [04:04] TR News From Noise to Signal: Using Runtime Context to Win the Vulnerability Management Battle https://openssf.org/blog/2026/04/15/from-noise-to-signal-using-runtime-context-to-win-the-vulnerability-management-battle/ [04:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-openssf.org | Vulnerability Management: Using Runtime Context | OpenSSF [04:06] TR News Indonesia shouldnt give blanket airspace access to the US https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesia-shouldnt-give-blanket-airspace-access-to-the-us/ [04:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Indonesia shouldn't give blanket airspace access to the US | The Strategist [04:06] TR News Ban on Mineral Exports Gives Zimbabwe Leverage With China https://adf-magazine.com/2026/04/ban-on-mineral-exports-gives-zimbabwe-leverage-with-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ban-on-mineral-exports-gives-zimbabwe-leverage-with-china [04:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-adf-magazine.com | Ban on Mineral Exports Gives Zimbabwe Leverage With China - Africa Defense Forum [04:07] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Mans Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/us/white-house-ballroom-trump-national-security.html [04:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/us/white-house-ballroom-trump-national-security.html ) [04:07] TR News Xi tells Vietnams Lam keeping socialist path is top priority https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/chinas-xi-calls-for-strategic-clarity-political-security-with-vietnam [04:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Xi tells Vietnams Lam keeping socialist path is top priority | The Straits Times [04:08] TR News Lithuanias ruling coalition split on defence priorities, Seimas speaker says https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2899140/lithuania-s-ruling-coalition-split-on-defence-priorities-seimas-speaker-says [04:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanias ruling coalition split on defence priorities, Seimas speaker says - LRT [04:08] TR News kong [04:08] TR News Hong Kong Journalists Association warns stalking of journalists has chilling effect on press freedom https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/15/hong-kong-journalists-association-warns-stalking-of-journalists-has-chilling-effect-on-press-freedom/ [04:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | HKJA warns stalking of journalists has 'chilling effect' on press freedom [04:09] TR News 'War on women and girls' : Sexual violence the 'blueprint and strategy' of Sudan's brutal civil war https://www.france24.com/en/war-on-women-and-girls-sexual-violence-the-blueprint-and-strategy-of-sudan-s-brutal-civil-war [04:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/war-on-women-and-girls-sexual-violence-the-blueprint-and-strategy-of-sudan-s-brutal-civil-war ) [04:09] TR News Live: Reports of possible Israel-Lebanon ceasefire https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260415-live-reports-of-possible-israel-lebanon-ceasefire [04:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260415-live-reports-of-possible-israel-lebanon-ceasefire ) [04:10] TR News Were only seeing the tip of the chip-smuggling iceberg https://cyberscoop.com/ai-chip-smuggling-china-export-controls-enforcement-op-ed/ [04:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Were only seeing the tip of the chip-smuggling iceberg | CyberScoop [04:12] TR News $10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks https://www.securityweek.com/10-domain-could-have-handed-hackers-25k-endpoints-including-in-ot-and-gov-networks/ [04:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/10-domain-could-have-handed-hackers-25k-endpoints-including-in-ot-and-gov-networks/ ) [04:12] TR News Two Vulnerabilities Patched in Ivanti Neurons for ITSM https://www.securityweek.com/two-vulnerabilities-patched-in-ivanti-neurons-for-itsm/ [04:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/two-vulnerabilities-patched-in-ivanti-neurons-for-itsm/ ) [04:15] TR News (NEW): Today in Techrights https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Today_in_Techrights.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Today_in_Techrights.gmi [04:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Today in Techrights [04:16] TR News Techrights IRC Proceedings: Thursday, April 16, 2026 https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/IRC_Proceedings_Thursday_April_16_2026.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/IRC_Proceedings_Thursday_April_16_2026.gmi [04:16] TR News Techrights Over at Tux Machines... https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Over_at_Tux_Machines.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Over_at_Tux_Machines.gmi [04:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights IRC Proceedings: Thursday, April 16, 2026 [04:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Over at Tux Machines... [04:40] TR News Techrights Dr. Andy Farnell Says "AI" is "Only a Marketing Term" for Things That Exist for "Entertainment Purposes Only" https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Dr_Andy_Farnell_Says_AI_is_Only_a_Marketing_Term_for_Things_Tha.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Dr_Andy_Farnell_Says_AI_is_Only_a_Marketing_Term_for_Things_Tha.gmi [04:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Dr. Andy Farnell Says "AI" is "Only a Marketing Term" for Things That Exist for "Entertainment Purposes Only" [04:50] TR News Techrights Massive, Cross-Site Strike at the EPO Today https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Massive_Cross_Site_Strike_at_the_EPO_Today.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Massive_Cross_Site_Strike_at_the_EPO_Today.gmi [04:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Massive, Cross-Site Strike at the EPO Today [04:53] TR News "I would love to know what percentage of the music on MP3 players back in the early 2000s was pirated, but the number has to be astronomical" https://birchtree.me/blog/where-did-the-mp3s-come-from/ | Source: Matt Birchler [04:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-birchtree.me | Where did the MP3s come from? [04:53] TR News "The case arises from years of litigation between Blacklocks Reporter, a paywalled news service based in Ottawa, and the Canadian government" https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/04/win-lose-or-draw-the-federal-court-of-appeal-overrules-a-key-copyright-case-on-procedural-grounds/ | Source: Michael Geist [04:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.michaelgeist.ca | Win, Lose or Draw?: The Federal Court of Appeal Overrules a Key Copyright Case on Procedural Grounds - Michael Geist [04:53] TR News "Now, former friends and ex-associates excised from his world, along with musical collaborators, his record company and, of course, his fans, are coming to terms with a new chapter in the book of Bieber." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/justin-bieber-crisis-of-faith-1236191836/ | Source: Hollywood Reporter [04:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.hollywoodreporter.com | Justin Biebers Crisis of Faith? Why Fans, Insiders Are Concerned [04:54] TR News "According to The Hollywood Reporter, that collapse created a long tail of financial pain." https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/justin-bieber-200m-catalog-sale-financial-collapse-strategy-1792177 | Source: International Business Times [04:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.ibtimes.co.uk | Justin Bieber's $200M Catalog Sale Explained: Truth Behind the 'Financial Collapse' Allegations | IBTimes UK [04:54] TR News Right of Publicity https://www.404media.co/app-stores-apple-google-nudify-undress-deepfakes/ | Source: 404 Media [04:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.404media.co | App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows [04:55] TR News "These incidents highlight growing concerns about scam apps, fleeceware VPNs" https://www.macworld.com/article/3115356/whats-the-point-of-the-app-store-if-it-cant-protect-users.html | Source: Macworld [04:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-What's the point of the App Store, if it can't protect users? | Macworld [04:56] TR News "print-blocking censorware" https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/stop-new-yorks-attack-3d-printing | Source: EFF [04:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.eff.org | Stop New York's Attack on 3D Printing | Electronic Frontier Foundation [04:57] TR News "But the costliest [Internet] is found in remote areas, where there may be few subscribers for telcos to sign up." https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/16/iran_cheapest_broadband/ | Source: The Register UK [04:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Iran has something the US can only dream of: cheap broadband The Register [04:58] TR News "We are continuously measuring the availability of IPv6 connectivity among Google users. The graph shows the percentage of users that access Google over IPv6." https://www.google.com/intl/en/ipv6/statistics.html?yzh=28197 | [04:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-IPv6 Google [04:58] TR News "Google had already disclosed my data without telling me. There was no opportunity to contest it." https://werd.io/google-broke-its-promise-to-me-now-ice-has-my-data/ | Source: Ben Werdmuller [04:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-werd.io | Google Broke Its Promise to Me. Now ICE Has My Data. [04:59] TR News "So, it comes as no surprise that cops who shouldnt have any skin in the anti-ICE game are stepping up to punish people for daring to criticize the actions of those federal officers." https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/15/acab-cops-are-bringing-delinquency-of-a-minor-charges-against-adults-who-assist-students-during-anti-ice-protests/ | Source: Techdirt [04:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ACAB: Cops Are Bringing Delinquency Of A Minor Charges Against Adults Who Assist Students During Anti-ICE Protests | Techdirt [04:59] TR News "And as a result, many of these eligible voters are likely to be disenfranchised in the upcoming election" https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/04/16/civil-rights-advocates-fear-citizenship-verification-law-could-block-many-naturalized-voters/ | Source: The Indiana Capital Chronicle [04:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/04/16/civil-rights-advocates-fear-citizenship-verification-law-could-block-many-naturalized-voters/ ) ● Apr 17 [05:05] *rianne_ (~rianne@uwb8s9bfzeyh4.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [05:06] TR News "Last month, Meenu Batra, 53, who has lived in the South Texas border colonia of Laguna Heights since 2002, was on her way to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to work another case." https://www.texasobserver.org/immigration-court-interpreter-arrested-ice-south-texas-airport/ | [05:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.texasobserver.org/immigration-court-interpreter-arrested-ice-south-texas-airport/ ) [05:07] TR News "Meenu Batra, a single mother of four adult U.S. citizens, was arrested March 17 by federal immigration officers at Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas, while on her way to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on a work trip" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/courtroom-interpreter-detained-by-ice-meenu-batra/ | Source: CBS [05:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cbsnews.com | Longtime courtroom interpreter detained by ICE says she worked in U.S. legally for decades: "You can't sleep because you're afraid" - CBS News [05:07] TR News "Meenu Batra, an interpreter with more than 20 years of experience in immigration courts and a life built over three decades in the United States, was detained by immigration agents at an airport in South Texas while on her way to work." https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-16/ice-detains-an-immigration-interpreter-in-texas-despite-her-decades-of-working-legally-in-the-us.html | Source: El Pas [05:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-english.elpais.com | ICE detains an immigration interpreter in Texas despite her decades of working legally in the US | U.S. | EL PAS English [05:08] TR News "Provincial security forces arrested Bouras on Sunday in front of his home in El-Bayadh. Later that evening, officers raided his residence, conducted a comprehensive search, and confiscated a laptop" https://cpj.org/2026/04/algeria-re-arrests-freelance-journalist-hassan-bouras-ahead-of-popes-visit/ | Source: CPJ [05:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cpj.org | Algeria re-arrests freelance journalist Hassan Bouras ahead of Popes visit - Committee to Protect Journalists [05:09] TR News "It is still produced under licence from the BBC, meaning it adheres to stricter ad guidelines than most commercial titles, such as not being able to endorse products or imply political bias." https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/magazines/apple-news-revenue-helped-bbc-science-focus-double-size-of-team/ | Source: Press Gazette [05:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Apple News revenue helped BBC Science Focus double size of team - Press Gazette [05:09] TR News "The new Standard Digital operation covers the brands digital journalism, commercial solutions, adtech and data management." https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/regional-newspapers/standard-website-transfers-to-independent-with-around-30-staff-leaving/ | Source: Press Gazette [05:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Standard website transfers to Independent with around 30 staff leaving - Press Gazette [05:10] TR News "On Wednesday, the New Lenox Police Department in Illinois said officers responded to a "reported bomb threat" directed at a residence on Sojourn Road ... reportedly the home of the Chicago Pope's brother, Louis Prevost." https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/16/pope-leo-brother-receives-bomb-threat/ | Source: TMZ [05:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tmz.com | Pope Leo's Brother Receives Bomb Threat Amid Donald Trump Feud, Cops Say [05:10] TR News "Putins decision had not previously been reported, and the document itself was never made publicly available." https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/04/15/report-putin-secretly-authorized-jailing-of-russians-without-trial-for-opposing-war-in-ukraine | Source: Meduza [05:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Report: Putin secretly authorized jailing of Russians without trial for opposing war in Ukraine Meduza [05:11] TR News "More than 100 teenagers are currently facing prosecution in such cases, Memorial told The Moscow Times." https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/15/at-15-he-became-one-of-russias-youngest-political-prisoners-hes-now-facing-new-charges-a92495 | Source: The Moscow Times [05:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.themoscowtimes.com | At 15, He Became One of Russias Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New Charges. - The Moscow Times [05:11] TR News "Major Russian websites and online services have begun blocking users who try to access them with virtual private networks, or VPNs, as the government ramps up its efforts to restrict the censorship-circumvention tools." https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/15/russian-websites-begin-blocking-vpn-users-as-internet-controls-tighten-a92511 | Source: The Moscow Times [05:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.themoscowtimes.com | Russian Websites Begin Blocking VPN Users as Internet Controls Tighten - The Moscow Times [05:12] TR News "a portrait of Vladimir Putin in the background" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/04/17/russian-propagandist-s-interview-sparks-debate-over-whether-he-deserves-sympathy | Source: Meduza [05:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-meduza.io | Russian propagandists interview sparks debate over whether he deserves sympathy Meduza [05:12] *asusbox (~rianne@uwb8s9bfzeyh4.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [05:16] TR News "because her portfolio as Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty" https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people/2026/henna-virkkunen/ | Source: Time [05:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 406 @ https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people/2026/henna-virkkunen/ ) [05:18] TR News "Virkkunen, who works as the EU's digital commissioner, was included in the publication's leaders category. Other categories include artists, innovators, and pioneers." https://yle.fi/a/74-20220953 | Source: YLE [05:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-yle.fi | Henna Virkkunen makes Time's 100 most influential people | Yle News | Yle [05:18] TR News "Helping the bad guys does feel bad but pushing them into the arms of organized crime feels worse. If youre declaring them dead this way you might as well pull the trigger for real." https://idiomdrottning.org/outlaws | Source: Idiomdrottning [05:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idiomdrottning.org | Unpersoned Outlaws [05:19] TR News "There is a concept in public life that has almost entirely disappeared, and its disappearance explains more about the current crisis than most of the things we spend our time arguing about." https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/when-leaders-should-resign | Source: Mike Brock [05:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.notesfromthecircus.com | When Leaders Should Resign - by Mike Brock [05:19] TR News "woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth." https://robertreich.substack.com/p/leo | Source: Robert Reich [05:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-robertreich.substack.com | Why a President Should Never Pick a Fight with a Pope [05:20] TR News "Pulp Fiction Bible" https://www.9news.com.au/world/pete-hegseth-pulp-fiction-bible-verse-pentagon-sermon-usa-politics-news/1ffd64d4-628f-49ec-be6f-51e32c83bfea | Source: 9NEWS [05:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.9news.com.au | Pete Hegseth quotes fake Pulp Fiction Bible verse during Pentagon sermon [05:20] TR News "Fourteen states and scores of localities across the U.S. fail to disclose how much revenue they lose to data center tax abatement programs." https://goodjobsfirst.org/data-center-tax-abatements-why-states-and-localities-must-disclose-these-soaring-revenue-losses/ | Source: Good Jobs First [05:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://goodjobsfirst.org/data-center-tax-abatements-why-states-and-localities-must-disclose-these-soaring-revenue-losses/ ) [05:21] TR News "For years, states have used incentives and tax breaks to compete for data centers, sought for their massive investment in construction and equipment." https://mainemorningstar.com/2026/04/16/repub/many-states-dont-report-losses-from-data-center-tax-breaks-study-says/ | Source: Maine Morning Star [05:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://mainemorningstar.com/2026/04/16/repub/many-states-dont-report-losses-from-data-center-tax-breaks-study-says/ ) [05:21] *asusbox has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [05:21] TR News "Adult-oriented businesses could soon have to post a warning label akin to those on tobacco and alcohol products" https://www.memphisflyer.com/from-porn-to-sex-trafficking-lawmakers-want-warning-labels-for-adult-businesses/ | Source: Memphis Flyer [05:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.memphisflyer.com | From Porn to Sex Trafficking: Lawmakers Want Warning Labels for Adult Businesses - Memphis Flyer [05:21] *rianne_ has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [05:22] TR News "About one-third of job cuts have occurred in the metal industry, while demand has also declined for information technology and other high-skilled workers, according to data from the countrys employment service." https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2898364/ai-or-deindustrialisation-layoffs-surge-in-lithuania | Source: LRT [05:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | AI or deindustrialisation? Layoffs surge in Lithuania - LRT [05:22] TR News "When Iran began demanding payment in exchange for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, it offered the option to pay in cryptocurrency." https://theconversation.com/how-iran-cryptocurrency-demands-explain-a-key-role-of-money-throughout-history-280768 | Source: The Conversation [05:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-theconversation.com | How Iran cryptocurrency demands explain a key role of money throughout history [05:23] TR News "A platform that pays contractors with USDC across multiple chains has a few options." https://www.circle.com/blog/pay-first-settle-later-with-cctp | [05:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-CCTP: Pay First, Settle Later | Circle [05:23] TR News "While some decoys are static, others are motorized to replicate mating rituals." https://hackaday.com/2026/04/16/robot-bird-decoys-work-for-good/ | Source: Hackaday [05:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Robot Bird Decoys Work For Good | Hackaday [05:26] TR News "Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), warned there could be flight cancellations soon if oil supplies remain restricted by the Iran war." https://www.thejournal.ie/europe-only-has-six-weeks-supply-of-jet-fuel-left-worlds-energy-watchdog-warns-7014806-Apr2026/ | Source: The Journal [05:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thejournal.ie | Europe only has six weeks supply of jet fuel left, world's energy watchdog warns [05:26] TR News "Supporting both is very complex for vendors, so most dont bother, especially considering most major operating systems support S0ix just fine now." https://freebsdfoundation.org/our-work/journal/browser-based-edition/laptop-desktop/let-sleeping-cpus-lie-s0ix/ | Source: FreeBSD [05:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-freebsdfoundation.org | Let Sleeping CPUs Lie S0ix | FreeBSD Foundation [05:26] TR News "Other energy experts have similarly warned that a systemic jet fuel crisis is coming to Europe in the next few weeks, with one economist telling CNBC that there may be severe cuts to flights once that happens." https://truthout.org/articles/europe-has-maybe-6-weeks-of-jet-fuel-left-top-energy-official-says/ | Source: TruthOut [05:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-truthout.org | Europe Has Maybe 6 Weeks of Jet Fuel Left, Top Energy Official Says | Truthout [05:30] TR News "Germany has launched a new research initiative to assess whether lithium trapped in ancient saline brines found nearly 14,000 feet underground can be extracted to help power Europes electric vehicles (EVs)." https://interestingengineering.com/energy/germany-lithium-reserves-ev-energy | Source: Interesting Engineering [05:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-interestingengineering.com | Germany explores vast lithium reserves in 300-million-year-old rocks [05:31] TR News "The UN just released its 2025 Global Climate Report, and, predictably, the outlook for our earth is incredibly dire." https://fair.org/home/climate-coverage-plunges-though-crisis-more-dire-than-ever/ | Source: FAIR [05:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://fair.org/home/climate-coverage-plunges-though-crisis-more-dire-than-ever/ ) [05:31] TR News "An extreme marine heat wave in the Pacific Ocean off California is breaking daily temperature records, with scientists warning the deep, persistent system could affect coastal weather and ecosystems for months." https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-04-16/ocean-california-sst-enso-blob-marine-warming | Source: Los Angeles Times [05:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.latimes.com | The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records - Los Angeles Times [05:32] TR News "Yu began working for ByteDance in 2017, but was fired in 2018 as part of a 16-person layoff, according to ByteDance." https://www.courthousenews.com/tiktok-whistleblower-asks-ninth-circuit-to-vacate-sanction-order/ | Source: Court House News [05:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.courthousenews.com/tiktok-whistleblower-asks-ninth-circuit-to-vacate-sanction-order/ ) [05:32] TR News "lost to history." https://americanoversight.org/american-oversight-historians-seek-emergency-court-order-to-block-trump-effort-to-evade-presidential-records-act/ | Source: American Oversight [05:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-americanoversight.org | American Oversight, Historians Seek Emergency Court Order to Block Trump Effort to Evade Presidential Records Act - American Oversight [05:32] TR News "every reporter who is covering this election at any level" https://www.thenation.com/article/society/journalism-2026-midterm-elections/ | Source: The Nation [05:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thenation.com | To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better | The Nation [05:33] TR News "The Colorado River, which supports seven Western states, is producing far less water than it did in the past." https://www.western-water.com/2026/04/16/colorado-lawmakers-push-water-funding-release/ | Source: Western Water [05:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.western-water.com | Colorado lawmakers push water funding release | Western Water [05:34] TR News "Because there's a sense in which Bengio and I are worried about exactly the same thing. I'm terrified that our planet has been colonized by artificial lifeforms that we constructed, but which have slipped our control." https://pluralistic.net/2026/04/16/pascals-wager/#doomer-challenge | Source: CoryDoctorow [05:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pluralistic.net | Pluralistic: A Pascals Wager for AI Doomers (16 Apr 2026) Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow [05:35] TR News "The system comprised four defensive lines arranged in formidable layers: [...]" https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/04/defense-in-depth-medieval-style.html | Source: Bruce Schneier [05:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 429 @ https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/04/defense-in-depth-medieval-style.html ) [05:35] TR News "Silicon Valleys outlook tended toward what I called technolibertarianism, the socially liberal but anti-regulation philosophy of Stewart Brand and Wired magazine" https://coyotetracks.org/blog/ready-for-revolution/ | Source: Watts Martin [05:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-coyotetracks.org | Ready for the revolution [05:35] TR News "Its $0 tax bill comes despite the company raking in $1.6 billion and landing a $10 billion military contract last year." https://truthout.org/articles/palantir-paid-no-federal-income-tax-in-2025-as-it-partnered-with-ice-pentagon/ | Source: TruthOut [05:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-truthout.org | Palantir Paid No Federal Income Tax in 2025 as It Partnered With ICE, Pentagon | Truthout [05:36] TR News "advising households to keep at least five days worth of essential supplies on hand: food, water, medicine, warm clothes, radios, hunting weapons, and ammunition" https://thewalrus.ca/i-went-to-greenland-and-saw-a-warning-for-canada/ | Source: The Walrus [05:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://thewalrus.ca/i-went-to-greenland-and-saw-a-warning-for-canada/ ) [05:36] TR News "An initial $200 billion request for additional funding for the war met with stiff opposition in Congress last month." https://www.armytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/04/16/white-house-offers-no-hint-of-iran-war-cost-as-it-seeks-military-funding-surge/ | Source: Sightline Media Group [05:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.armytimes.com | White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge [05:36] TR News "mental incompetence." https://robertreich.substack.com/p/hes-losing-all-his-marbles | Source: Robert Reich [05:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-robertreich.substack.com | He is Seriously, Frighteningly, Utterly, and Completely Losing His Mind [05:37] TR News "I want to make an argument that will make some people uncomfortable. Not because it is radical. Because it is obvious, and the obvious thing has not been said plainly enough." https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/the-neo-confederate-party | Source: Mike Brock [05:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.notesfromthecircus.com | The Neo-Confederate Party - by Mike Brock [05:37] TR News "As part of this effort, in June 2025, Cure53 conducted a penetration test and source code audit of TorVPN for Android" https://blog.torproject.org/code-audit-tor-vpn/ | Source: Tor [05:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.torproject.org | Code audit for Tor VPN completed by Cure53 | The Tor Project [05:38] TR News "Its insane to me that the Swedish police will be literally requiring every citizen to be a customer of one of these two American tech giants that among the richest megacorps in the world." https://idiomdrottning.org/e-leg | Source: Idiomdrottning [05:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idiomdrottning.org | E-leg from bad to worse [05:40] TR News "After that, when a person using the app wants to access a social network (minimum age: 13), pornographic site (minimum age: 18), or any other age-protected content, if they are logged in from a computer" https://www.wired.com/story/europes-online-age-verification-app-is-here/ | Source: Wired [05:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Europes Online Age Verification App Is Here | WIRED [05:40] TR News "cyber police intelligence monitoring on social networks" https://www.en-hrana.org/a-citizen-arrested-in-marvdasht-for-selling-vpns/ | Source: Human rights Activists News Agency [05:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.en-hrana.org/a-citizen-arrested-in-marvdasht-for-selling-vpns/ ) [05:41] TR News "That means every single one of the five major advertising agency holding companies in the United States has now been successfully pressured by the federal government to stop using NewsGuards ratings." https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/16/oh-look-the-maga-ftc-built-the-censorship-industrial-complex-it-was-screaming-about/ | Source: Techdirt [05:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Oh Look, The MAGA FTC Built The Censorship Industrial Complex It Was Screaming About | Techdirt [05:41] TR News "I think its important to understand that, despite claims to the contrary, age verification is, inherently, a right-wing effort." https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/16/the-right-wing-origins-age-verification-laws-dont-disappear-just-because-theyre-going-bipartisan/ | Source: Techdirt [05:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The Right Wing Origins Age Verification Laws Dont Disappear Just Because Theyre Going Bipartisan. | Techdirt [05:42] TR News "There are two points where notifications may betray your privacy: when theyre transmitted over cloud servers and once they land on the device. Lets start with the cloud." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/how-push-notifications-can-betray-your-privacy-and-what-do-about-it | Source: EFF [05:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.eff.org | How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It) | Electronic Frontier Foundation [05:42] TR News "This is not a Git vulnerability commit metadata has always been relatively easy to fake unless additional controls like signing are enforced." https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/16/git_identity_spoof_claude/ | Source: The Register UK [05:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | Git identity spoof fools Claude into giving bad code the nod The Register [05:43] TR News Windows TCO https://news.err.ee/1609998418/13-estonian-schoolchildren-suspected-of-ordering-a-cyberattack | Source: Eesti Rahvusringhling [05:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.err.ee | 13 Estonian schoolchildren suspected of ordering a cyberattack | News | ERR [05:47] TR News "Bluesky went down for half its users for about 8 hours on Monday." https://blainsmith.com/articles/unbounded-concurrency-is-a-foot-gun/ | Source: Blain Smith [05:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blainsmith.com | Unbounded Concurrency is a Foot Gun - Blain Smith [05:48] TR News "What I didnt realize, and what I should have known, is that there is a direct correlation between my reading and the amount of time I spend on TikTok." https://mtwb.blog/posts/2026/books/less-reading-more-tiktok/ | Source: Matthew Weber [05:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-mtwb.blog | Less Reading More Tiktok - Matt's Blog [05:48] TR News "YouTube has read the room, and now allows you to put a zero-minute time limit on Shorts from the apps time management settings. This essentially means you can remove them from your app on both Android and iOS." https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/04/16/youtube-now-lets-you-turn-off-shorts-completely/ | Source: Digital Music News [05:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/04/16/youtube-now-lets-you-turn-off-shorts-completely/ ) [05:49] TR News "Seriously! Are our LEGO-style animations actually violent?" https://zambianobserver.com/youtube-suspends-pro-iran-channel-posting-lego-style-clips-mocking-donald-trump/ | Source: The Zambian Observer [05:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-zambianobserver.com | YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting lego-style clips mocking Donald Trump - The Zambian Observer [05:50] TR News "Ive been getting more and more curious about the risk from Anthropics Claude Mythos Preview." https://www.flyingpenguin.com/the-boy-that-cried-mythos-verification-is-collapsing-trust-in-anthropic/ | Source: Flyngpenguin [05:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The Boy That Cried Mythos: Verification is Collapsing Trust in Anthropic | flyingpenguin [05:51] TR News "Bixonimania doesnt exist except in a clutch of obviously bogus academic papers. So why did AI chatbots warn people about this fictional illness?" https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01100-y | Source: Nature [05:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.nature.com | Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real [05:51] TR News "I want you to think about AI in this sense." https://aphyr.com/posts/420-the-future-of-everything-is-lies-i-guess-where-do-we-go-from-here | Source: Kyle Kingsbury [05:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 451 @ https://aphyr.com/posts/420-the-future-of-everything-is-lies-i-guess-where-do-we-go-from-here ) [05:51] TR News "At Oxford I focused my research and discussions on how we can use the tools of computational complexity to help us understand the power and limitations of machine learning." https://blog.computationalcomplexity.org/2026/04/machine-learning-and-complexity.html | Source: Computational Complexity [05:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.computationalcomplexity.org | Computational Complexity: Machine Learning and Complexity [05:52] TR News "This is the sort of deal you see in a bubble when a company thats near-dead exploits its one asset, its stock market listing." https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/04/16/shoe-company-allbirds-pivots-to-ai-and-the-stock-goes-up-580/ | Source: Pivot to AI [05:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pivot-to-ai.com | That way. She doesn't mind being meat." Lenina. [05:52] TR News "If you dont believe we are in a bubble you are in denial" https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/failing-shoe-brand-pivot-to-ai | Source: Futurism [05:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | What It Really Means That a Failing Shoe Brand "Pivoted to AI" and Its Stock Soared 700 Percent [05:53] TR News "It's the golden age for hyperscaled, badly-automated bullshit, overseen by the least ethical assholes America has to offer." https://karlbode.com/ai-artifice-and-authenticity/ | Source: Karl Bode [05:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-karlbode.com | AI, Artifice, And Authenticity [05:53] TR News "I've seen a continuous degradation to the UX of Claude Code over the last two months. Now with the release of Opus 4.7 it's really evident." https://blog.matthewbrunelle.com/the-claude-coding-vibes-are-getting-worse/ | Source: Matthew Brunelle [05:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.matthewbrunelle.com | The Claude Coding Vibes Are Getting Worse [05:53] TR News "Humans expect rationality and cooperation from LLM opponents in strategic games." https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/04/human-trust-of-ai-agents.html | Source: Bruce Schneier [05:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 429 @ https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/04/human-trust-of-ai-agents.html ) [05:54] TR News "any answer is higher scoring than zero in the probabilistic sense" https://thomasrigby.com/posts/it-is-not-your-fault/ | Source: Thomas Rigby [05:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-It is not your fault | thomasrigby.com [05:54] TR News "I thought it might help to list by taxonomy a set of algorithmic ideas according to task, then relate those to negative effects by way of example. Here goes. We'll consider a small set of these broad ideas; [...]" https://cybershow.uk/blog/posts/ainow/ | Source: The Cyber Show [05:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cybershow.uk | What "AI" means (part 2) [05:54] TR News "the debate over humans in the loop is a comforting distraction." https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/04/16/1136029/humans-in-the-loop-ai-war-illusion/ | Source: MIT Technology Review [05:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.technologyreview.com | Why having humans in the loop in an AI war is an illusion | MIT Technology Review [05:55] TR News "The report is down to three pages from the six they put out last year, and this time its mostly a Google Gemini fan post." https://blog.zgp.org/another-ad-safety-report/ | Source: Don Marti [05:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.zgp.org | Another ad safety* report [05:56] TR News "But even with the potential for a two-year cushion compliance for meeting new standards may be pushed from 2029 to 2031 utilities are faltering, industry experts said." https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/04/drinking-water-systems-cite-struggles-with-costs-and-timelines-for-cleaning-up-pfas/ | Source: The New Lede [05:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.thenewlede.org | Drinking water systems cite struggles with costs and timelines for cleaning up PFAS - The New Lede [05:56] TR News "About 3,000 water systems will receive direct outreach and support." https://www.western-water.com/2026/04/16/epa-targets-forever-chemicals-water-workforce-gaps/ | Source: Western Water [05:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.western-water.com | EPA targets forever chemicals, water workforce gaps | Western Water [05:57] TR News "The proposed USDA budget for fiscal 2027 would cut $4.9 billion, or nearly one-fifth of the departments budget." https://georgiarecorder.com/2026/04/16/repub/us-house-dems-at-ag-hearing-excoriate-trump-cuts-proposed-for-farm-and-food-aid/ | Source: The Georgia Recorder [05:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://georgiarecorder.com/2026/04/16/repub/us-house-dems-at-ag-hearing-excoriate-trump-cuts-proposed-for-farm-and-food-aid/ ) [05:57] TR News "A new study out of Drexel University shows just how self-aware the kids have become." https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/teens-ai-chatbot-characterai | Source: Futurism [05:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Teens Alarmed at What AI Is Doing to Their Minds [05:58] TR News "After two and a half years of steady growth, the smartphone market is heading sharply back into the red." https://cafetechinenglish.substack.com/p/ai-drags-down-smartphone-sales | Source: Jrme Marin [05:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-cafetechinenglish.substack.com | AI drags down smartphone sales - by Jrme Marin - Caftech [05:58] TR News "Ive slowed way down on acquisitions in my typewriter collection, but when I saw this magnificent exemplar with Art Nouveau decoration pop up at thrift" https://boffosocko.com/2026/04/15/odell-no-4-index-typewriter-and-wooden-case/ | Source: Chris Aldrich [05:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-boffosocko.com | | Chris Aldrich [05:58] TR News "Jeremy Keith posted his salary history last week." https://danq.me/2026/04/15/my-salary-history/ | Source: Dan Q [05:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-danq.me | My Salary History Dan Q ● Apr 17 [06:04] TR News "Theres a productive tension here, obviously. You cant go fully one way or the other." https://werd.io/you-own-your-role-we-own-the-outcome/ | Source: Ben Werdmuller [06:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-werd.io | You Own Your Role, We Own The Outcome [06:04] TR News "A new Perforce report finds PHP's developer base is aging out faster than it's being replenished and AI-generated code may be making the problem worse, not better." https://thenewstack.io/php-web-skills-hiring-age/ | Source: The New Stack [06:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thenewstack.io | Who will maintain the web when PHP's veterans retire? - The New Stack [06:04] TR News "Its rare that you get to see work that directly helps those who most deserve it, but I want to tell you about the opportunity we so seldom get to actually contribute in a way that we know will have real impact." https://www.anildash.com/2026/04/16/girls-club-gala/ | Source: Anil Dash [06:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.anildash.com | The Power of Possibility - Anil Dash [06:05] TR News "The programmer box is tight. Its well-bounded and there are clear membership criterea. You write code, youre good at it, and there are legible, well-defined steps to get better at it." https://anirudh.fi/founderbox | Source: Anirudh Oppiliappan [06:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-anirudh.fi | The founder box [06:05] TR News "Common Denominator: People who get SUPER EXCITED about whatever it is they are DOING and NEED YOU TO KNOW ABOUT IT so you can be EXCITED TOO." https://drmollytov.smol.pub/2026-04-16 | Source: Dr Molly Tov [06:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-drmollytov.smol.pub | my most and least favorite people: examples [06:05] TR News "we talk about why conflict transformation can be so difficult, what happens when efforts at repair break down, and why conflict resolution skills are survival skills in fascist times." https://organizingmythoughts.org/rupture-and-repair-under-fascist-conditions-2/ | Source: Kelly Hayes [06:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-organizingmythoughts.org | Repair Is a Survival Skill Under Fascism [06:06] TR News "After a little bit of searching, I couldnt find any answers. So I decided to use R to retrieve the necessary info from Uniprot and calculate it myself. I thought Id post it here in case its useful for others." https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/04/my-domain-proteome-wide-scanning-of-tmds/ | Source: Rlang [06:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-My Domain: proteome-wide scanning of TMDs | R-bloggers [06:06] TR News "In February of 1204, Japanese poet Fujiwara no Teika recorded a strange sight. He penned diary entries about red lights illuminating the night sky for three consecutive nights." https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/medieval-writings-and-tree-rings-helped-researchers-track-a-solar-storm-from-800-years-ago-and-reconstruct-past-solar-cycles-180988546/ | Source: Smithsonian Magazine [06:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/medieval-writings-and-tree-rings-helped-researchers-track-a-solar-storm-from-800-years-ago-and-reconstruct-past-solar-cycles-180988546/ ) [06:06] TR News "Chaplin was known for shooting scenes dozens or even hundreds of times to get them exactly right." https://www.vintag.es/2026/04/charles-chaplin-city-lights.html | Source: Vintage Everyday [06:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.vintag.es | 32 Amazing Photos of Charles Chaplin on the Set of City Lights (1931) ~ Vintage Everyday [06:11] TR News (NEW): Security and Windows TCO Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Security_and_Windows_TCO_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Security_and_Windows_TCO_Leftovers.gmi [06:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security and Windows TCO Leftovers [06:11] TR News "Meanwhile, Anthropic accidentally leaked the source code for Claude Code via a basic packaging mistake." https://grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-463/ | Source: Graham Cluley [06:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-grahamcluley.com | Smashing Security podcast #463: This AI company leaked its own code. Its also built something terrifying Graham Cluley [06:12] TR News "I was invited to an episode of Django Chat, to chat about Django Tasks, the Security Team and much more." https://theorangeone.net/talks/django-chat-200/ | Source: Jake Howard [06:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-theorangeone.net | Django Tasks - Django Chat #200 :: TheOrangeOne [06:12] TR News "Wayland setting back Linux, Dr Callahan's semi retirement, holding onto your hardware, PF queues breaking the 4gbps barrier, and more..." https://www.bsdnow.tv/659 | Source: The BSD Now Podcast [06:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.bsdnow.tv | BSD Now 659: Full traffic send [06:12] TR News "In this livestream, I showed Prot what I've been doing since our last conversation about Emacs configuration and livestreaming." https://sachachua.com/blog/2026/04/ye16-sacha-and-prot-talk-emacs/ | Source: Sacha Chua [06:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-sachachua.com | YE16: Sacha and Prot talk Emacs :: Sacha Chua [06:12] TR News "Hi, Paul Krugman here. Today, Im going to do a video rather than a proper post because I just have too much stuff going on." https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-wants-regime-change-at-the | Source: Paul Krugman [06:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-paulkrugman.substack.com | Trump Wants Regime Change at the Fed - Paul Krugman [06:13] TR News "All further functionality is implemented in software, including any firewall, routing and DHCP features." https://hackaday.com/2026/04/16/trying-to-build-your-own-consumer-grade-router-in-2026/ | Source: Hackaday [06:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trying To Build Your Own Consumer-Grade Router In 2026 | Hackaday [06:17] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/today_s_howtos.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/today_s_howtos.gmi [06:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's howtos [06:20] TR News "KDE has been around for 30 years! Many of KDE's projects are also mature and consolidated: Okular is 21 years old, KOrganiser is 23, and Kdenlive is 24" https://kde.org/announcements/gear/26.04.0/ | Source: KDE [06:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kde.org | KDE Gear 26.04 - KDE Community [06:20] TR News "Other projects are young and upcoming, like NeoChat, Merkuro and AudioTube, as our community is constantly churning out new ideas and turning them into products for you to enjoy." [06:20] TR News "Today, we bring you new versions of many of these apps, old and new. Read on and discover all the features and improvements that will soon land on your desktop." [06:21] TR News "Much of my work has not yet been committed upstream so installation currently requires a custom kernel and U-Boot images which are provided here." https://jcs.org/2026/04/09/openbsd-dm250#2026-04-15 | Source: JCS [06:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jcs.org | Installing OpenBSD on the Pomera DM250 - joshua stein [06:25] TR News "I reached over to grab something on the other side of my desk and managed to knock an entire fucking cup of coffee all over my beloved laptop." https://kevquirk.com/i-may-have-killed-my-framework-13 | Source: Kev Quirk [06:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kevquirk.com | I May Have Killed My Framework 13 - Kev Quirk [06:28] TR News "Oscilloscopes and to lesser extent signals generators are useful tools for analyzing, testing and diagnosing circuits but we often take for granted how they work. Luckily, [FromConceptToCircuit] is here to show us how theyre made." https://hackaday.com/2026/04/16/fpga-powers-diy-usb-scope-and-signal-generator/ | Source: Hackaday [06:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-FPGA Powers DIY USB Scope And Signal Generator | Hackaday [06:28] TR News "Optocam Zero uses an auto-focus camera module and features eight photo filters." https://hackaday.com/2026/04/16/optocam-zeros-pictures-look-one-hundred/ | Source: Hackaday [06:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Optocam Zeros Pictures Look One Hundred | Hackaday [06:28] TR News "Now, here's the kicker: the bigger the focusing lens is, the larger the cone of light rays is" https://thelibre.news/i-made-the-next-level-camera-and-i-love-it/ | Source: LibreNews [06:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-thelibre.news | I Made the "Next-Level" Camera and I love it [06:29] TR News "Hollywood giant Warner Bros. Entertainment is concerned about the "alarming" growth of IPTV piracy in Chile." https://torrentfreak.com/warner-bros-files-criminal-complaint-against-chilean-iptv-operator-over-alarming-piracy-growth/ | Source: Torrent Freak [06:29] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Warner Bros. Files Criminal Complaint Against Chilean IPTV Operator Over "Alarming" Piracy Growth * TorrentFreak [06:32] TR News (NEW): The Linux Mint Blog: Monthly News March 2026 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/The_Linux_Mint_Blog_Monthly_News_March_2026.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/The_Linux_Mint_Blog_Monthly_News_March_2026.gmi [06:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines The Linux Mint Blog: Monthly News March 2026 [06:36] TR News (NEW): Zorin OS 18.1 Boosts Windows App Support by 40%, Improves Window Tiling https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/15/Zorin_OS_18_1_Boosts_Windows_App_Support_by_40_Improves_Window_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/15/Zorin_OS_18_1_Boosts_Windows_App_Support_by_40_Improves_Window_.gmi [06:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Zorin OS 18.1 Boosts Windows App Support by 40%, Improves Window Tiling [06:36] TR News (NEW): Open Hardware/Modding: PocketTerm35, Raspberry Pi OS 6.2, FPGAs, Framework 13 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Open_Hardware_Modding_PocketTerm35_Raspberry_Pi_OS_6_2_FPGAs_Fr.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Open_Hardware_Modding_PocketTerm35_Raspberry_Pi_OS_6_2_FPGAs_Fr.gmi [06:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Open Hardware/Modding: PocketTerm35, Raspberry Pi OS 6.2, FPGAs, Framework 13 [06:37] TR News (NEW): Audiocasts/Shows: BSD Now, Django Chat, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Audiocasts_Shows_BSD_Now_Django_Chat_and_More.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Audiocasts_Shows_BSD_Now_Django_Chat_and_More.gmi [06:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Audiocasts/Shows: BSD Now, Django Chat, and More [06:41] TR News (NEW): Free and Open Source Software https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Free_and_Open_Source_Software.gmi [06:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free and Open Source Software [06:47] TR News "I had it up and running in minutes. I generated a link that was valid for the duration of the Book Fair and sent it to my wife." https://billglover.me/2026/04/16/file-transfer-made-easy/ | Source: Bill Glover [06:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-billglover.me | File transfer made easy [06:49] TR News "First, I used to assume that if the RSS feed is valid, the links are good." https://blog.zgp.org/updating-assumptions-for-blogging-in-2026/ | Source: Don Marti [06:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.zgp.org | Updating assumptions for blogging in 2026 [06:49] TR News "You can add a good browser extension (uBlock Origin) if you want finegrained browser control." https://greycoder.com/ad-blocker-comparison-adguard-vs-adguard-dns-vs-nord-threat-protection-vs-proton-netshield/ | Source: GreyCoder [06:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Ad Blocker Comparison: AdGuard vs AdGuard DNS vs Nord Threat Protection vs Proton NetShield - GreyCoder [06:50] TR News "Modern work happens in the browser." https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/secure-browsers-push-zero-trust-past-the-login-screen/ | Source: Kyle Reddoch [06:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.kylereddoch.me | Secure Browsers Push Zero Trust Past the Login Screen - CybersecKyle [06:52] TR News (NEW): Coverage regarding curl dns 2026 and Web browsers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Coverage_regarding_curl_dns_2026_and_Web_browsers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Coverage_regarding_curl_dns_2026_and_Web_browsers.gmi [06:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Coverage regarding curl dns 2026 and Web browsers [06:53] TR News "The most common place you might want to swap two variables is right there in a function, with local variables. So lets write three functions and see what the compiler makes of them." https://heather.cafe/posts/too_much_xor_swap_trick/ | [06:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-heather.cafe | Too much Discussion of the XOR swap trick Heather Cafe [06:53] TR News "I used an intentionally nave numerical solution to a gravitating many-body system as a benchmark, so I could easily compare Lisp & C versions." https://www.tfeb.org/fragments/2026/04/16/structures-of-arrays/ | Source: Tim Bradshaw [06:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tfeb.org | Structures of arrays [06:53] TR News "Prior art from other ecosystems is noted where it exists." https://nesbitt.io/2026/04/16/features-everyone-should-steal-from-npmx.html | Source: Andrew Nesbitt [06:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nesbitt.io | Features everyone should steal from npmx | Andrew Nesbitt [06:54] TR News "This is my response to The Weekly Challenge #369." https://raku-musings.com/tag-division.html | Source: Arne Sommer [06:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-raku-musings.com | Tag Division with Raku - Arne Sommer [06:54] TR News "The task can be divided in three cases: [...]" https://raku-musings.com/bigger-big.html | Source: Arne Sommer [06:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-raku-musings.com | A Bigger Big with Raku - Arne Sommer [06:56] TR News "Many time series models fail before they even begin. Not because the software crashes." https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/04/why-most-time-series-models-fail-before-they-start/ | Source: Rlang [06:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Why Most Time Series Models Fail Before They Start | R-bloggers [06:56] TR News "With Fira Code ligatures, %>=% renders as a single wide arrow visually similar to %>% with an underline added" https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/04/logrittr-a-verbose-pipe-operator-for-logging-dplyr-pipelines/ | Source: Rlang [06:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-logrittr: A Verbose Pipe Operator for Logging dplyr Pipelines | R-bloggers [06:59] TR News (NEW): Tux Manager is the perfect Linux Task Manager replacement for Windows refugees https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Tux_Manager_is_the_perfect_Linux_Task_Manager_replacement_for_W.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Tux_Manager_is_the_perfect_Linux_Task_Manager_replacement_for_W.gmi [06:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Tux Manager is the perfect Linux Task Manager replacement for Windows refugees ● Apr 17 [07:03] TR News Techrights GizChina Appears to Have Become a Slopfarm, I.e. Fake News Site With Fake Text https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/GizChina_Appears_to_Have_Become_a_Slopfarm_I_e_Fake_News_Site_W.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/GizChina_Appears_to_Have_Become_a_Slopfarm_I_e_Fake_News_Site_W.gmi [07:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights GizChina Appears to Have Become a Slopfarm, I.e. Fake News Site With Fake Text [07:05] TR News "Build scripts are generally lots of linear steps, executed in sequence, which fail if any individual step fails." https://lesiw.dev/go/step/ | [07:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Many-Step Sequences in Go | lesiw.dev [07:06] TR News "Starting on Wednesday, NIST will only enrich CVEs that appear in a federal catalog of exploited vulnerabilities organized by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)." https://therecord.media/nist-to-limit-work-on-cve-entries-surge | Source: The Record [07:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-therecord.media | NIST to limit work on CVE entries as submissions surge | The Record from Recorded Future News [07:07] TR News (NEW): Programming Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Programming_Leftovers.gmi [07:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Programming Leftovers [07:07] TR News "NIST said it will only prioritize analysis for CVEs that appear in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agencys known exploited vulnerabilities catalog" https://cyberscoop.com/nist-narrows-cve-analysis-nvd/ | Source: Scoop News Group [07:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-NIST narrows scope of CVE analysis to keep up with rising tide of vulnerabilities | CyberScoop [07:09] TR News (NEW): Standards/Consortia: Internet Protocol Version 8 (IPv8) and NIST Changes to CVE Scope https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Standards_Consortia_Internet_Protocol_Version_8_IPv8_and_NIST_C.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Standards_Consortia_Internet_Protocol_Version_8_IPv8_and_NIST_C.gmi [07:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Standards/Consortia: Internet Protocol Version 8 (IPv8) and NIST Changes to CVE Scope [07:12] TR News (NEW): LibreOffice Events and Reports https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/LibreOffice_Events_and_Reports.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/LibreOffice_Events_and_Reports.gmi [07:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines LibreOffice Events and Reports [07:14] TR News (NEW): Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_Leftovers.gmi [07:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers [07:16] TR News (NEW): Red Hat's Latest Slop Blitz and Fines for "Diversity Blitz" https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Red_Hat_s_Latest_Slop_Blitz_and_Fines_for_Diversity_Blitz.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Red_Hat_s_Latest_Slop_Blitz_and_Fines_for_Diversity_Blitz.gmi [07:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Red Hat's Latest Slop Blitz and Fines for "Diversity Blitz" [07:17] TR News (NEW): GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/GNU_Linux_and_BSD_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/GNU_Linux_and_BSD_Leftovers.gmi [07:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GNU/Linux and BSD Leftovers [07:20] TR News Techrights Links 17/04/2026: "We Cannot Lose Sight of Ukraine" and "When Leaders Should Resign" https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Links_17_04_2026_We_Cannot_Lose_Sight_of_Ukraine_and_When_Leade.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Links_17_04_2026_We_Cannot_Lose_Sight_of_Ukraine_and_When_Leade.gmi [07:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 17/04/2026: "We Cannot Lose Sight of Ukraine" and "When Leaders Should Resign" [07:21] TR News "In hindsight, the solution is obvious. Give the player a way to view want went wrong last time, when they try the level again." https://www.positech.co.uk/cliffsblog/2026/04/16/ridiculous-stats-battles/ | Source: Positech Games [07:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.positech.co.uk | Ridiculous Stats Battles Cliffski's Blog [07:21] TR News "Each group shares a common theme: it might be CSS properties, layout techniques, browser quirks, or even naming patterns." https://alvaromontoro.com/blog/68094/css-games-4connect | Source: Alvaro Montoro [07:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-alvaromontoro.com | CSS Games: 4Connect [07:23] TR News "I wanted to explore a JSON dataset with the ZYDECODE command introduced in YottaDB r2.04." https://yottadb.com/koalas-json-r2-04-and-aim/ | Source: YottaDB [07:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Koalas, JSON, r2.04, and AIM - YottaDB [07:23] TR News "For your reference, here is a summary of the book contents: [...]" https://blog.miguelgrinberg.com/post/sqlalchemy-2-in-practice---chapter-5---advanced-many-to-many-relationships | Source: Miguel Grinberg [07:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.miguelgrinberg.com | SQLAlchemy 2 In Practice - Chapter 5 - Advanced Many-To-Many Relationships - miguelgrinberg.com [07:24] TR News "Andy Bell is completely redesigning his personal site from scratch and breaking down each part to educate and hopefully" https://piccalil.li/projects/personal-site/5/?ref=main-rss-feed | Source: Andy Bell [07:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-piccalil.li | Completing the WordPress headless CMS integration - Piccalilli [07:24] TR News "In my short recap note about PressConf 2026, I listed three things that stood out for me from the presentations and conversations at PressConf." https://remkusdevries.com/its-time-to-level-up-in-wordpress/ | Source: Remkus de Vries [07:24] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-remkusdevries.com | Its Time to Level Up in WordPress - Remkus de Vries [07:25] TR News "The DINUM's press release lists several commitments : [...]" https://www.april.org/en/free-software-will-dinum-trigger-meaningful-change-french-state | Source: April [07:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.april.org | Free Software : Will the DINUM Trigger Meaningful Change in the French State ? | April [07:26] TR News "Well, controversial decisions happen on an individual level as well so, whatever, Ill just share some more of those." https://joelchrono.xyz/blog/more-confessions-from-a-foss-enthusiast/ | Source: Joel Chrono [07:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-joelchrono.xyz | More confessions from a FOSS enthusiast [07:26] TR News "However, China takes localisation to a whole different level entirely" https://vale.rocks/posts/china-gaming | Source: Declan Chidlow [07:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The Regulated Reality of China's Gaming Industry | Vale.Rocks [07:28] TR News IBM Red Hat pushing slop, as usual https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/ai-optimization-7-powerful-techniques-you-can-use-today | Source: Red Hat Official [07:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | AI optimization: 7 powerful techniques you can use today! [07:28] TR News "Superheroes" for buying from us? https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/meet-latest-red-hat-openshift-superheroes-0 | Source: Red Hat Official [07:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | Meet the latest Red Hat OpenShift Superheroes [07:29] TR News Post by "principal product marketing manager". [07:32] TR News Red Hat is foolishly conflating "digital sovereignty" with mindless slop https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/ai/digital-sovereignty It speak of "vendor flexibility needed to own your digital future and sovereign AI." https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/friday-five-april-17-2026-red-hat [07:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | What is digital sovereignty? [07:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.redhat.com | Friday Five April 17, 2026 | Red Hat [07:33] TR News Red Hat has fast become a "meme company", selling the slop dream under the guise of "sovereignty" https://www.informationweek.com/machine-learning-ai/red-hat-s-marco-bill-resource-control-is-key-for-ai-sovereignty [07:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.informationweek.com | Red Hat's Marco Bill: Resource control is key for AI sovereignty [07:37] TR News US operating system age verification bill "Parents Decide Act" gets published | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/us-operating-system-age-verification-bill-parents-decide-act-gets-published/ Source: GamingOnLinux [07:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-US operating system age verification bill "Parents Decide Act" gets published | GamingOnLinux [07:37] TR News SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) ban AI / LLM code contributions | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sdl-simple-directmedia-layer-ban-ai-llm-code-contributions/ Source: GamingOnLinux | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/sdl-simple-directmedia-layer-ban-ai-llm-code-contributions/ [07:37] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) ban AI / LLM code contributions | GamingOnLinux [07:38] TR News Immersive sim boomer shooter Fortune's Run back in development as the developer is out of jail | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/immersive-sim-boomer-shooter-fortunes-run-back-in-development-as-the-developer-is-out-of-jail/ Source: GamingOnLinux [07:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Immersive sim boomer shooter Fortune's Run back in development as the developer is out of jail | GamingOnLinux [07:38] TR News Vehicle-building bullet heaven survivor-like TerraTech Legion launches April 30 | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/vehicle-building-bullet-heaven-survivor-like-terratech-legion-launches-april-30/ Source: GamingOnLinux [07:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Vehicle-building bullet heaven survivor-like TerraTech Legion launches April 30 | GamingOnLinux [07:39] TR News Gaming on Linux with an older GPU levels up with DXVK-Sarek v1.12 bringing major new features | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/gaming-on-linux-with-an-older-gpu-levels-up-with-dxvk-sarek-v1-12-bringing-major-new-features/ Source: GamingOnLinux [07:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Gaming on Linux with an older GPU levels up with DXVK-Sarek v1.12 bringing major new features | GamingOnLinux [07:40] TR News Mozilla announced "Thunderbolt", their open-source and self-hostable AI client | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/mozilla-announced-thunderbolt-their-open-source-and-self-hostable-ai-client/ Source: GamingOnLinux [07:40] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Mozilla announced "Thunderbolt", their open-source and self-hostable AI client | GamingOnLinux [07:41] TR News "Mozilla are leaning even more into AI, with the announcement today of Thunderbolt - their open-source and self-hostable AI client. The AI madness will continue until morale improves the world burns." [07:41] TR News Linux Mint confirm longer release cycles, the next release is planned for Christmas 2026 | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/linux-mint-confirm-longer-release-cycles-the-next-release-is-planned-for-christmas-2026/ Source: GamingOnLinux [07:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Linux Mint confirm longer release cycles, the next release is planned for Christmas 2026 | GamingOnLinux [07:42] TR News Get another 15 games for $15 in this new Humble Bundle for April | GamingOnLinux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/get-another-15-games-for-15-in-this-new-humble-bundle-for-april/ Source: GamingOnLinux [07:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Get another 15 games for $15 in this new Humble Bundle for April | GamingOnLinux [07:44] TR News (NEW): : Google Android Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Android_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Android_Leftovers.gmi [07:44] TR News (NEW): Games: Ridiculous Stats Battles, 4Connect, TerraTech Legion, and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Games_Ridiculous_Stats_Battles_4Connect_TerraTech_Legion_and_Mo.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Games_Ridiculous_Stats_Battles_4Connect_TerraTech_Legion_and_Mo.gmi [07:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Android Leftovers [07:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Games: Ridiculous Stats Battles, 4Connect, TerraTech Legion, and More [07:55] TR News "The motivation for this article was the fact that Iran is levying tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, to be paid in yuan or cryptocurrency not dollars." https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-dollars-special-status-sources [07:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-paulkrugman.substack.com | The Dollars Special Status: Sources and Threats [07:55] TR News "Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro Clear Proud Boy and Oath Keeper Terrorists to Rearm" https://emptywheel.net/2026/04/15/todd-blanche-and-jeanine-pirro-clear-proud-boy-and-oath-keeper-terrorists-to-rearm/ [07:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-emptywheel.net | Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro Clear Proud Boy and Oath Keeper Terrorists to Rearm - emptywheel [07:56] TR News Nope, slop is NOT "AI".... stop calling it that https://jimmitchell.org/2026/04/16/some-thoughts-on-ai/ [07:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-jimmitchell.org | Some Thoughts On AI Jim Mitchell [07:56] TR News IDG's pcworld advertises Microsoft bribes https://www.pcworld.com/article/3116507/microsoft-is-giving-away-1-million-and-a-benz-to-attract-users-to-edge.html [07:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.pcworld.com/article/3116507/microsoft-is-giving-away-1-million-and-a-benz-to-attract-users-to-edge.html ) [07:57] TR News "Gesichtsscan und Handy-Zwang: Von der Leyen erklrt Alterskontroll-App fr fertig" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&u=https://netzpolitik.org/2026/gesichtsscan-und-handy-zwang-von-der-leyen-erklaert-alterskontroll-app-fuer-fertig/ [07:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-netzpolitik-org.translate.goog | Gesichtsscan und Handy-Zwang: Von der Leyen erklrt Alterskontroll-App fr fertig [07:57] TR News "Trump Admin Cuts $11 Million in Grant Funds to Catholic Org Amid Feud With Pope | Truthout" https://truthout.org/articles/trump-admin-cuts-11-million-in-grant-funds-to-catholic-org-amid-feud-with-pope/ [07:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-truthout.org | Trump Admin Cuts $11 Million in Grant Funds to Catholic Org Amid Feud With Pope | Truthout [07:58] TR News "Trumps Iran negotiations didnt have to go this way" https://www.vox.com/today-explained-newsletter/485875/iran-negotiations-mistakes [07:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Trumps Iran negotiations didnt have to go this way | Vox [07:58] TR News "Trumps Handpicked Arts Commission Unanimously Approves Early D.C. Arch Design - NOTUS News of the United States" https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/trump-commission-fine-arts-unanimously-approves-washington-dc-arch-design [07:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.notus.org | Trumps Handpicked Arts Commission Unanimously Approves Early D.C. Arch Design - NOTUS News of the United States [07:58] TR News "From Stuxnet to Operation Epic Fury: The China-Iran Intelligence Nexus - Domino Theory" https://dominotheory.com/from-stuxnet-to-operation-epic-fury-the-china-iran-intelligence-nexus/ [07:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 429 @ https://dominotheory.com/from-stuxnet-to-operation-epic-fury-the-china-iran-intelligence-nexus/ ) [07:59] TR News Digital sovereignty: the State is accelerating the reduction of its extra-European dependencies | " Souverainet numrique : l'tat acclre la rduction de ses dpendances extra-europennes " https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&u=https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/sinformer/espace-presse/souverainete-numerique-reduction-dependances-extra-europeennes/ [07:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www-numerique-gouv-fr.translate.goog | numerique.gouv.fr [07:59] TR News old: "Un rapport parlementaire sur la cyberscurit alerte sur le pige Microsoft | April" https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&u=https://www.april.org/un-rapport-parlementaire-sur-la-cybersecurite-alerte-sur-le-piege-microsoft [07:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www-april-org.translate.goog | Un rapport parlementaire sur la cyberscurit alerte sur le pige Microsoft | April ● Apr 17 [08:00] TR News "Can Trump Actually Quit NATO? We May Soon Find Out | The Walrus" https://thewalrus.ca/can-trump-actually-quit-nato-we-may-soon-find-out/ [08:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://thewalrus.ca/can-trump-actually-quit-nato-we-may-soon-find-out/ ) [08:00] TR News "Finlands international defence and securitycooperation as a shelter-seeking strategy in theviews of the Finnish MPs in the era of great powercompetition | Nordic Review of International Studies" https://nris.journal.fi/article/view/176323 [08:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-nris.journal.fi | Finlands international defence and securitycooperation as a shelter-seeking strategy in theviews of the Finnish MPs in the era of great powercompetition | Nordic Review of International Studies [08:00] TR News iophk: :( soon a 'smart' phone will be required to use the WWW https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&u=https://femtejuli.se/2026/04/16/eu-lanserar-app-for-aldersverifikation/ [08:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-femtejuli-se.translate.goog | EU lanserar app fr ldersverifikation [08:01] TR News "Catholic groups rebel against Trump over messianic imagery and attacks on the pope" https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-16/catholic-groups-rebel-against-trump-over-messianic-imagery-and-attacks-on-the-pope.html [08:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-english.elpais.com | Catholic groups rebel against Trump over messianic imagery and attacks on the pope | U.S. | EL PAS English [08:02] TR News "Common Denominator: People who get SUPER EXCITED about whatever it is they are DOING and NEED YOU TO KNOW ABOUT IT so you can be EXCITED TOO." gemini://drmollytov.smol.pub/2026-04-16 [08:02] TR News mannde ji mala gemini://dogboy.smol.pub/manndejimala [08:03] TR News "A couple of years ago I mastered a homebrew adventure as part of our campaign. At the time I was interested on House of Leaves and how the concept of space is managed into a session." gemini://kodaro.it/gemlog/darkness_in_roleplay.gmi [08:03] TR News "I'm using NixOS for a while now (I think a year... I'm not sure). I found my way with Nix in projects and into my main system. I am surviving with this system, but the amount of knowledge to get expert is huge and I don't want to dedicate that time right now. So here what I got." gemini://kodaro.it/gemlog/getting_competent_nixos.gmi [08:04] TR News the birds outside gemini://coldscars.smol.pub/the_birds_outside [08:05] TR News "There's a new article on Leasehold Knowledge Partnerhip's website, by Alexander Hamilton, a civil servant at the Foreign Office." gemini://gemini.ucant.org/gemlog/2026-04-16_that-flat-management-control-issue-in-england.gmi [08:06] TR News "To implement a static site that gets updated whenever the page files are updated, use a Makefile to produce a HTML file for every Markdown file and then use a directory watcher such as `entr` to run `make` whenever Markdown files change or get added." gemini://alexschroeder.ch/2026-04-16-watch-static-site [08:07] TR News "We have heard a good questions, I don't know how to describe what is a `good question`, I only know that it is a good question when it been asked. Maybe good question is the question that asking for the answer that nobody ever think of, or for a answer that not easily be answered." gemini://tilde.club/~silica/gemlog-en/2026-04-16_good_answer.gmi [08:11] TR News "So, I'm thinking of quitting music." gemini://tilde.town/~hush/gemlog/2026-04-16-hobbies.gmi [08:12] TR News "Alhena 5.5.6 is available. The big feature is Gemlog and atom subscriptions. I also added Markdown support. Beyond that, a number of corner case bugs have been squashed. Well worth updating." gemini://bbs.geminispace.org/s/Alhena/41668 [08:15] TR News There Is No Poetry in the Land of Sparta gemini://kolhaam.flounder.online/gemlog/2026-04-17_no_poetry_in_sparta.gmi [08:17] TR News Extreme Liminal Spaces, Boynton Beach, Florida edition gemini://gemini.conman.org/boston/2026/04/16.1 [08:37] TR News "Now that I have video game mania, books are piling up at an even faster rate than normal. Therefore its time for some Compulsive Vowing" gemini://idiomdrottning.org/book-vow [08:42] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 17/04/2026: Getting competent in NixOS and Alhena 5.5.6 Released https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Gemini_Links_17_04_2026_Getting_competent_in_NixOS_and_Alhena_5.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Gemini_Links_17_04_2026_Getting_competent_in_NixOS_and_Alhena_5.gmi [08:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Gemini Links 17/04/2026: Getting competent in NixOS and Alhena 5.5.6 Released ● Apr 17 [09:10] TR News Techrights ActBlue former IT boss disappearance: Decklin Foster & Debian, Harvard suicide lab, Chris Gleason is wife, whistleblower or both? https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/ActBlue_former_IT_boss_disappearance_Decklin_Foster_Debian_Harv.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/ActBlue_former_IT_boss_disappearance_Decklin_Foster_Debian_Harv.gmi [09:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights ActBlue former IT boss disappearance: Decklin Foster & Debian, Harvard suicide lab, Chris Gleason is wife, whistleblower or both? [09:57] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) ● Apr 17 [10:25] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@atu2uhbvxaeyw.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social ● Apr 17 [12:37] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social ● Apr 17 [13:08] TR News iophk: I see you've already published the ActBlue article. FWIW ActBlue smells CIA [13:09] TR News Without naming RMS or even Software Freedom, Mike hits the nail on the head: https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/i-hate-the-internet [13:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.notesfromthecircus.com | I Hate the Internet - by Mike Brock [13:10] TR News Wednesday is Earth Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Climate_March_0332_(34253906252).jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:EcologyTheta.svg [13:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-en.wikipedia.org | File:Climate March 0332 (34253906252).jpg - Wikipedia [13:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-en.wikipedia.org | File:EcologyTheta.svg - Wikipedia [13:11] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man to Nominate Dr. Erica Schwartz, a Vaccine Supporter, as CDC Director https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/health/erica-schwartz-cdc-director-trump.html [13:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/health/erica-schwartz-cdc-director-trump.html ) [13:12] TR News Hong Kongs largest hospital, Kai Tak Hospital, to open in October https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/16/hong-kongs-largest-hospital-kai-tak-hospital-to-open-in-october/ [13:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Hong Kong's largest hospital, Kai Tak Hospital, to open in October [13:13] TR News Mental health advocates optimistic about reforms in Michigan https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/mental-health-advocates-optimistic-about-reforms-in-michigan/ [13:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bridgemi.com | Mental health advocates optimistic about reforms in Michigan - Bridge Michigan [13:13] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director https://federalnewsnetwork.com/health-news/2026/04/trump-nominates-erica-schwartz-former-deputy-surgeon-general-to-serve-as-cdc-director/ [13:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director | Federal News Network [13:13] TR News Medicine black market thrives online, also in Latvia https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/16.04.2026-medicine-black-market-thrives-online-also-in-latvia.a643225/ [13:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | Medicine black market thrives online, also in Latvia / Article [13:14] TR News India dispatch: death of first passive euthanasia patient closes landmark chapter, opens larger debate https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/india-dispatch-death-of-first-passive-euthanasia-patient-closes-a-landmark-chapter-opening-larger-debate/ [13:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | India dispatch: death of first passive euthanasia patient closes landmark chapter, opens larger debate - JURIST - News [13:15] TR News Escaped wolf in South Korea recaptured, returned to zoo https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/runaway-wolf-in-south-korea-captured [13:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Escaped wolf in South Korea captured, returned to zoo | The Straits Times [13:15] TR News South Korea says not aware of US protest over ministers remarks on North Korea nuclear site https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-says-not-aware-of-us-protest-over-ministers-remarks-on-north-korea-nuclear-site [13:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | South Korea says not aware of US protest over ministers remarks on North Korea nuclear site | The Straits Times [13:21] TR News AI shamans tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/ai-shamans-tell-the-fortunes-of-curious-south-koreans [13:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | AI shamans tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans | The Straits Times [13:22] TR News Why South Koreas local governments are trying to sustain bathhouses https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/why-south-koreas-local-governments-are-trying-to-sustain-bathhouses [13:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Why South Koreas local governments are trying to sustain bathhouses | The Straits Times [13:23] TR News Two US citizens get combined 16 years in prison for running North Korean laptop farms fake remote IT work scheme netted DPRK $5 million in around three years https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/two-us-citizens-get-combined-18-years-in-prison-for-running-north-korean-laptop-farms-fake-remote-it-work-scheme-netted-dprk-usd5-million-in-around-three-years [13:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Two US citizens get combined 16 years in prison for running North Korean laptop farms fake remote IT work scheme netted DPRK $5 million in around three years | Tom's Hardware [13:23] TR News US nationals sentenced for aiding North Koreas tech worker scheme https://cyberscoop.com/us-nationals-sentenced-facilitate-north-korea-tech-worker-scheme/ [13:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-US nationals sentenced for aiding North Koreas tech worker scheme | CyberScoop [13:25] TR News KDE Gear 26.04 released https://lwn.net/Articles/1067994/ [13:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-KDE Gear 26.04 released [LWN.net] [13:32] TR News I May Have Killed My Framework 13 https://kevquirk.com/i-may-have-killed-my-framework-13 [13:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kevquirk.com | I May Have Killed My Framework 13 - Kev Quirk [13:33] TR News Free Software : Will the DINUM Trigger Meaningful Change in the French State ? https://www.april.org/en/free-software-will-dinum-trigger-meaningful-change-french-state [13:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.april.org | Free Software : Will the DINUM Trigger Meaningful Change in the French State ? | April [13:34] TR News Why Most Time Series Models Fail Before They Start https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/04/why-most-time-series-models-fail-before-they-start/ [13:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Why Most Time Series Models Fail Before They Start | R-bloggers [13:34] TR News My Domain: proteome-wide scanning of TMDs https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/04/my-domain-proteome-wide-scanning-of-tmds/ [13:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-My Domain: proteome-wide scanning of TMDs | R-bloggers [13:35] TR News Teens Alarmed at What Hey Hi (AI) Is Doing to Their Minds https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/teens-ai-chatbot-characterai [13:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Teens Alarmed at What AI Is Doing to Their Minds [13:36] TR News Why having humans in the loop in an Hey Hi (AI) war is an illusion https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/04/16/1136029/humans-in-the-loop-ai-war-illusion/ [13:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.technologyreview.com | Why having humans in the loop in an AI war is an illusion | MIT Technology Review [13:38] TR News What It Really Means That a Failing Shoe Brand Pivoted to AI and Its Stock Soared 700 Percent https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/failing-shoe-brand-pivot-to-ai [13:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | What It Really Means That a Failing Shoe Brand "Pivoted to AI" and Its Stock Soared 700 Percent [13:39] TR News YouTube Now Lets You Turn Off Shorts Completely https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/04/16/youtube-now-lets-you-turn-off-shorts-completely/ [13:39] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 520 @ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/04/16/youtube-now-lets-you-turn-off-shorts-completely/ ) [13:41] TR News KDE Gear 26.04 https://kde.org/announcements/gear/26.04.0/ [13:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-kde.org | KDE Gear 26.04 - KDE Community [13:43] TR News Pluralistic: A Pascal's Wager for Hey Hi (AI) Doomers (16 Apr 2026) https://pluralistic.net/2026/04/16/pascals-wager/ [13:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pluralistic.net | Pluralistic: A Pascals Wager for AI Doomers (16 Apr 2026) Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow [13:43] TR News (NEW): Back End/Databases Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Back_End_Databases_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Back_End_Databases_Leftovers.gmi [13:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Back End/Databases Leftovers [13:43] TR News (NEW): Debian: Freexian Report and Updates in Raspberry Pi OS and Tails https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Debian_Freexian_Report_and_Updates_in_Raspberry_Pi_OS_and_Tails.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Debian_Freexian_Report_and_Updates_in_Raspberry_Pi_OS_and_Tails.gmi [13:43] TR News (NEW): Digital Sovereignty / Software Freedom Gaining Traction https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Digital_Sovereignty_Software_Freedom_Gaining_Traction.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Digital_Sovereignty_Software_Freedom_Gaining_Traction.gmi [13:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Debian: Freexian Report and Updates in Raspberry Pi OS and Tails [13:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Digital Sovereignty / Software Freedom Gaining Traction [13:43] TR News (NEW): Mozilla: Firefox Nightly, Policy, MozPhab, and YouTuve https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Mozilla_Firefox_Nightly_Policy_MozPhab_and_YouTuve.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Mozilla_Firefox_Nightly_Policy_MozPhab_and_YouTuve.gmi [13:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Mozilla: Firefox Nightly, Policy, MozPhab, and YouTuve [13:43] TR News (NEW): Programming Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Programming_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/16/Programming_Leftovers.gmi [13:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Programming Leftovers [13:51] TR News Red Hat build of Kueue 1.3: Enhanced batch workload management on Kubernetes https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/16/red-hat-build-kueue-1-3-batch-workload-kubernetes [13:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/16/red-hat-build-kueue-1-3-batch-workload-kubernetes ) [13:51] TR News FunOS: Ubuntu LTS with JWM and No Snaps https://fossforce.com/2026/04/funos-ubuntu-lts-with-jwm-and-no-snaps/ [13:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-fossforce.com | FunOS: Ubuntu LTS with JWM and No Snaps - FOSS Force [13:53] TR News Microsoft surveillance and back doors sold as "confidential" by IBM Red Hat. Disgraceful decline. https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/confidential-containers-workshop-microsoft-azure-red-hat-openshift-learn-interactively [13:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 404 @ https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/confidential-containers-workshop-microsoft-azure-red-hat-openshift-learn-interactively ) [13:55] TR News Build deterministic OpenShift dataplane performance with TRex https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/16/build-deterministic-openshift-dataplane-performance-trex [13:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/16/build-deterministic-openshift-dataplane-performance-trex ) ● Apr 17 [14:01] TR News IBM advocating plagiarism chatbots https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/16/pip-install-vllm-single-command [14:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/16/pip-install-vllm-single-command ) [14:02] TR News Protect identity infrastructure in cloud-native environments https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/15/protect-identity-infrastructure-cloud-native-environments [14:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/15/protect-identity-infrastructure-cloud-native-environments ) [14:03] TR News Linux Matters: Pouring out the Sidra https://linuxmatters.sh/79/ [14:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-linuxmatters.sh | Pouring out the Sidra [14:07] TR News Only 23% of Hongkongers want children, survey shows https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/13/only-23-of-hongkongers-want-children-survey-shows/ [14:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Only 23% of Hongkongers want children, survey shows [14:07] TR News Founder of Chinas Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud, court says https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/14/founder-of-chinas-evergrande-pleads-guilty-to-fraud-court-says/ [14:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud, court says [14:09] TR News Scribus 1.6.6 Released with Image Rotate Script Function https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2026/04/scribus-1-6-6-released-with-image-rotate-script-function/ [14:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | Scribus 1.6.6 Released with Image Rotate Script Function | UbuntuHandbook [14:10] TR News Sniffnet Released 1.5.0 with Per App/Program Network Monitoring https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2026/04/sniffnet-released-1-5-0-with-per-app-program-network-monitoring/ [14:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | Sniffnet Released 1.5.0 with Per App/Program Network Monitoring | UbuntuHandbook [14:10] TR News Your old Kindle wont stop working on 20 May but it could https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/older-kindles-amazon-support [14:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Amazon Ends Support for Pre-2013 Kindles in May [14:11] TR News 9 Useful Free and Open Source S3 Terminal Tools https://www.linuxlinks.com/useful-free-open-source-s3-terminal-tools/ [14:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-9 Useful Free and Open Source S3 Terminal Tools - LinuxLinks [14:12] TR News lazyenv work with environment variable files across projects https://www.linuxlinks.com/lazyenv-environment-variable-files-across-projects/ [14:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-lazyenv - work with environment variable files across projects - LinuxLinks [14:12] TR News Telepipe command-line shell for GNOME https://www.linuxlinks.com/telepipe-command-line-shell-for-gnome/ [14:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Telepipe - command-line shell for GNOME - LinuxLinks [14:13] TR News Cedilla Markdown text editor for the COSMIC desktop https://www.linuxlinks.com/cedilla-markdown-text-editor/ [14:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Cedilla - Markdown text editor for the COSMIC desktop - LinuxLinks [14:14] TR News Minisforum MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation running Linux: Introduction https://www.linuxlinks.com/minisforum-ms-r1-arm-workstation-running-linux-introduction/ [14:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Minisforum MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation running Linux: Introduction - LinuxLinks [14:14] TR News Timetable unofficial client for WebUntis https://www.linuxlinks.com/timetable-unofficial-client-webuntis/ [14:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Timetable - unofficial client for WebUntis - LinuxLinks [14:15] TR News Symja computer algebra system and symbolic mathematics library https://www.linuxlinks.com/symja-computer-algebra-system-symbolic-mathematics-library/ [14:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Symja - computer algebra system and symbolic mathematics library - LinuxLinks [14:16] TR News Shift OS Ubuntu based GNU/Linux distribution https://www.linuxlinks.com/shift-os-ubuntu-based-linux-distribution/ [14:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Shift OS - Ubuntu based Linux distribution - LinuxLinks [14:16] TR News 21 Best Free and Open Source GNU/Linux Computer Algebra Systems https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-linux-computer-algebra-systems/ [14:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-21 Best Free and Open Source Linux Computer Algebra Systems - LinuxLinks [14:17] TR News Zorin OS 18.1 is released Makes you forget backdoored Windows quickly https://www.reallinuxuser.com/zorin-os-18-1-is-released-makes-you-forget-windows-quickly/ [14:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.reallinuxuser.com | Zorin OS 18.1 is released Makes you forget Windows quickly - [14:17] TR News Microsoft Uses Slop to Bribe (at No Cost) Nations That Otherwise Would Move to GNU/Linux and I.C.B.M. is Forcing Red Bait Staff to Use Slop https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/16/Microsoft_Uses_Slop_to_Bribe_at_No_Cost_Nations_That_Otherwise_.shtml [14:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Microsoft Uses Slop to Bribe (at No Cost) Nations That Otherwise Would Move to GNU/Linux and IBM is Forcing Red Hat Staff to Use Slop [14:18] TR News Microsoft Linus/Linux Torvalds https://www.phoronix.com/news/New-NTFS-Driver-Submitted-Linux [14:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-New NTFS File-System Driver Submitted For Linux 7.1 - Phoronix [14:18] TR News Omarchy 3.5.1 is out https://distrowatch.com/omarchy [14:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/omarchy ) [14:19] TR News Vendefoul 20260415 released as well https://distrowatch.com/vendefoul [14:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/vendefoul ) [14:21] TR News KDE Mega Sprint 2026 https://merritt.codes/blog/2026/04/15/2026/_kde_mega_sprint [14:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-merritt.codes | KDE Mega Sprint 2026 | Merritt Codes [14:23] TR News UN experts warn French antisemitism bill threatens free speech https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/un-experts-warn-french-antisemitism-bill-threatens-free-speech/ [14:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | UN experts warn French antisemitism bill threatens free speech - JURIST - News [14:28] TR News Discussing RTO in my Genesi t-shirt... https://peter.czanik.hu/posts/genesi-rto/ [14:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-peter.czanik.hu | Discussing RTO in my Genesi t-shirt... | Random thoughts of Peter 'CzP' Czanik [14:30] TR News The noise we make is hurting animals. Can we learn to shut up? https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/04/16/1135179/anthropogenic-noise-hurting-animals/ [14:30] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.technologyreview.com | The noise we make is hurting animals. Can we learn to shut up? | MIT Technology Review [14:31] TR News Where Has All of New York Citys Outdoor Dining Gone? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/nyregion/nyc-outdoor-dining.html [14:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/nyregion/nyc-outdoor-dining.html ) [14:32] TR News Conclusive Engineering KSTR-SAMA5D27 is an ultra-compact, low-power SBC based on Microchip SAMA5D57 SiP https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/04/16/conclusive-engineering-kstr-sama5d27-ultra-compact-sbc-microchip-sama5d57-sip/ [14:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | Conclusive Engineering KSTR-SAMA5D27 is an ultra-compact, low-power SBC based on Microchip SAMA5D57 SiP - CNX Software [14:32] TR News In Europe, More People Turn to Russia for Answers, Not Abusive Monopolist Microsoft (updated) https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/16/In_Europe_More_People_Turn_to_Russia_for_Answers_Not_Microsoft.shtml [14:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights In Europe, More People Turn to Russia for Answers, Not Microsoft [14:33] TR News Emergency services in Ukraine 'need armored vehicles' as Russia targets rescue workers https://www.france24.com/en/emergency-services-in-ukraine-need-armored-vehicles-as-russia-targets-rescue-workers [14:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/emergency-services-in-ukraine-need-armored-vehicles-as-russia-targets-rescue-workers ) [14:34] TR News European airlines could run out of jet fuel 'in six weeks' https://www.france24.com/en/european-airlines-could-run-out-of-jet-fuel-in-six-weeks [14:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/european-airlines-could-run-out-of-jet-fuel-in-six-weeks ) [14:34] TR News Russia escalates internet crackdown, says curbs are temporary https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260416-russia-escalates-internet-crackdown-says-curbs-are-temporary [14:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260416-russia-escalates-internet-crackdown-says-curbs-are-temporary ) [14:35] TR News Russia threatens Ukrainian drone manufacturers in Europe, names firm in Vilnius https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2900131/russia-threatens-ukrainian-drone-manufacturers-in-europe-names-firm-in-vilnius [14:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Russia threatens Ukrainian drone manufacturers in Europe, names firm in Vilnius - LRT [14:35] TR News Czechs Demand Explanation After Russia's Medvedev Threatens Europe's Drone Factories https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-drones-europe-czech-threat-medvedev/33733898.html [14:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Czechs Demand Explanation After Russia's Medvedev Threatens Europe's Drone Factories [14:35] TR News Russia Pummels Ukraine With Hundreds Of Drones, Missiles; At Least 19 Killed, Dozens Wounded https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-attacks-drones-missiles-barrage/33733467.html [14:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Russia Pummels Ukraine With Hundreds Of Drones, Missiles; At Least 19 Killed, Dozens Wounded [14:36] TR News Russian Strikes Kill at Least 15 in Ukraine in Biggest Attack in Months https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-missile-drone-attacks.html [14:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-missile-drone-attacks.html ) [14:36] TR News Got $100 Million? Ukraine Has Just the Fertilizer Plant for You. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/ukraine-odesa-fertilizer-plant-privatization.html [14:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/ukraine-odesa-fertilizer-plant-privatization.html ) [14:38] TR News AOL: Microsoft Is Already Pulling Back On Its Windows Copilot AI Push [14:38] TR News Bubbles burst, eventually [14:43] TR News EXCLUSIVE SRA 'broke own guidance' banning solicitor for suicide attempts https://www.rollonfriday.com/news-content/exclusive-sra-broke-own-guidance-banning-solicitor-suicide-attempts [14:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-EXCLUSIVE SRA 'broke own guidance' banning solicitor for suicide attempts - RollOnFriday [14:49] TR News Rosikovs banned from joining Rga City Council meetings from Belarus https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/politics/16.04.2026-roslikovs-banned-from-joining-riga-city-council-meetings-from-belarus.a643159/ [14:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | Rosikovs banned from joining Rga City Council meetings from Belarus / Article [14:49] TR News UN experts alarmed at new Belarus law targeting LGBTQ+ and women rights https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/un-experts-alarmed-at-new-belarus-law-targeting-lgbtq-and-women-rights/ [14:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | UN experts alarmed at new Belarus law targeting LGBTQ+ and women rights - JURIST - News [14:50] TR News Lithuania condemns Belarus decision to label exiled university extremist organisation https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2900072/lithuania-condemns-belarus-decision-to-label-exiled-university-extremist-organisation [14:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuania condemns Belarus decision to label exiled university extremist organisation - LRT [14:52] TR News AGPLv374 Empowers Users to Thwart Badgeware https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2026/apr/16/badgeware-onlyoffice-nextcloud-affero-gpl/ [14:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-sfconservancy.org | AGPLv374 Empowers Users to Thwart Badgeware - Conservancy Blog - Software Freedom Conservancy [14:52] TR News CISA spikes CyberCorps internships amid shutdown https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2026/04/cisa-spikes-cybercorps-internships-amid-shutdown/ [14:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | CISA spikes CyberCorps internships amid shutdown | Federal News Network [14:54] TR News Space Forces STARCOM to hire more than 400 civilians amid push to expand the force https://federalnewsnetwork.com/hiring-retention/2026/04/space-forces-starcom-to-hire-more-than-400-civilians-amid-push-to-expand-the-force/ [14:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | Space Forces STARCOM to hire more than 400 civilians amid push to expand the force | Federal News Network [14:54] TR News Latvia's emergency app security improved https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defence/15.04.2026-latvias-emergency-app-security-improved.a642971/ [14:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-eng.lsm.lv | Latvia's emergency app security improved / Article [14:55] TR News Introducing PDR Press Minis https://publicdomainreview.org/blog/2026/04/introducing-pdr-press-minis [14:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-publicdomainreview.org | Introducing PDR Press Minis The Public Domain Review [14:56] TR News Organize your IoT fleet in Arduino Cloud with Smart Folders https://blog.arduino.cc/2026/04/15/organize-your-iot-fleet-in-arduino-cloud-with-smart-folders/ [14:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.arduino.cc | Organize your IoT fleet in Arduino Cloud with Smart Folders | Arduino Blog [14:57] TR News Tails 7.6.2 is out https://distrowatch.com/tails [14:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/tails ) ● Apr 17 [15:13] TR News Video: LibreOffice at the Grazer Linuxtage 2026 https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/04/16/video-libreoffice-at-the-grazer-linuxtage-2026/ [15:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.documentfoundation.org | Video: LibreOffice at the Grazer Linuxtage 2026 - TDF Community Blog [15:14] TR News Thunderbolt is an open-source AI client from Mozillas for-profit arm https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/mozilla-thunderbolt-ai-client [15:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Thunderbolt is an open-source 'AI client' from Mozilla's for-profit arm - OMG! Ubuntu [15:15] TR News We Have the Full Text for the Federal OS Age Verification Bill https://lunduke.substack.com/p/we-have-the-full-text-for-the-federal [15:15] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-lunduke.substack.com | We Have the Full Text for the Federal OS Age Verification Bill [15:17] TR News How To Install Zsh on Rocky GNU/Linux 10 https://idroot.us/install-zsh-rocky-linux-10/ [15:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Zsh on Rocky Linux 10 - idroot [15:17] TR News How To Install Rspamd on Debian 13 https://idroot.us/install-rspamd-debian-13/ [15:17] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install Rspamd on Debian 13 - idroot [15:19] TR News How To Install GlusterFS on AlmaLinux 10 https://idroot.us/install-glusterfs-almalinux-10/ [15:19] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-idroot.us | How To Install GlusterFS on AlmaLinux 10 - idroot [15:20] TR News EasyClone support portable apps https://bkhome.org/news/202604/easyclone-support-portable-apps.html [15:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bkhome.org | EasyClone support portable apps [15:21] TR News Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Microsoft's proprietary prison GitHub Copilot Agents Vulnerable to Prompt Injection via Comments https://www.securityweek.com/claude-code-gemini-cli-github-copilot-agents-vulnerable-to-prompt-injection-via-comments/ [15:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/claude-code-gemini-cli-github-copilot-agents-vulnerable-to-prompt-injection-via-comments/ ) [15:21] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@36imbvshpgubk.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [15:21] TR News Astronomo modern terminal browser for the Gemini protocol https://www.linuxlinks.com/astronomo-modern-terminal-browser-gemini/ [15:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Astronomo - modern terminal browser for the Gemini protocol - LinuxLinks [15:22] TR News Microsoft drops its second-largest monthly batch of defects on record https://cyberscoop.com/microsoft-patch-tuesday-april-2026/ [15:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Microsoft drops its second-largest monthly batch of defects on record | CyberScoop [15:25] TR News Security updates for Thursday https://lwn.net/Articles/1067993/ [15:25] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Security updates for Thursday [LWN.net] [15:26] TR News Sahil Dhiman: What is Life (to you)? https://blog.sahilister.in/2026/04/what-is-life-to-you/ [15:26] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.sahilister.in | What is Life (to you)? [15:27] TR News Whats new in R 4.6.0? https://www.r-bloggers.com/2026/04/whats-new-in-r-4-6-0/ [15:27] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Whats new in R 4.6.0? | R-bloggers [15:28] TR News Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Chaffbot Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/woman-sues-openai-chatgpt-stalker [15:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help [15:31] TR News Getting USB4 hotplug to work https://bkhome.org/news/202604/getting-usb4-hotplug-to-work.html [15:31] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bkhome.org | Getting USB4 hotplug to work [15:32] TR News Border line-characters in text-mode dialog utility https://bkhome.org/news/202604/border-line-characters-in-text-mode-dialog-utility.html [15:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-bkhome.org | Border line-characters in text-mode dialog utility [15:33] TR News New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds, including Gods of Sands and Idols of Ash - 2026-04-15 Edition https://boilingsteam.com/new-steam-games-with-native-linux-builds-2026-04-15-edition/index.html [15:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-boilingsteam.com | New Steam Games with Native Linux Builds, including Gods of Sands and Idols of Ash - 2026-04-15 Edition [15:34] TR News Announcing Embedded Linux Security, Bootlins brand new training course https://bootlin.com/blog/embedded-linux-security-training-course/ [15:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Announcing Embedded Linux Security, Bootlins brand new training course Bootlin [15:35] TR News PostgreSQL Cheatsheet https://linuxize.com/cheatsheet/postgresql/ [15:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://linuxize.com/cheatsheet/postgresql/ ) [15:35] TR News PostgreSQL User Management: Create Users and Grant Privileges https://linuxize.com/post/postgresql-user-management/ [15:35] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://linuxize.com/post/postgresql-user-management/ ) [15:36] TR News Rust is not magic for security https://security.opensuse.org/2026/04/16/cosmic-greeter.html [15:36] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-security.opensuse.org | cosmic-greeter: Unsafe File System Operations in User Home Directories (CVE-2026-25704) | SUSE Security Team Blog [15:37] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [15:38] *x-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@atu2uhbvxaeyw.irc) has joined #boycottnovell-social [15:42] *acer-box has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [15:42] *acer-box (~acer-box@freenode-quitr6.ldvb.0amm.hij1op.IP) has joined #boycottnovell-social [15:47] TR News Rohingya Refugee Recounts Rescue From Capsizing Boat That Left Nearly 250 Others Missing https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/asia/rohingya-bangladesh-migrants-boat-capsizing.html [15:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/asia/rohingya-bangladesh-migrants-boat-capsizing.html ) [15:47] TR News Cops in Malaysia seize fentanyl-laced vape cartridges in $10m drug bust https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/cops-in-malaysia-seize-fentanyl-laced-vape-cartridges-in-10m-drug-bust [15:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Cops in Malaysia seize fentanyl-laced vape cartridges in $10m drug bust | The Straits Times [15:48] TR News Man in Malaysia arrested after video of puppy aggressively submerged in water tank goes viral https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/man-in-malaysia-arrested-after-video-submerging-puppy-in-water-tank-goes-viral spouse of Garrett said he broke their puppy's leg https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/12/When_Cruelty_is_the_Point_American_SLAPPs_in_London_the_United_.shtml [15:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Man in Malaysia arrested after video of puppy aggressively submerged in water tank goes viral | The Straits Times [15:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights When Cruelty is the Point (American SLAPPs in London, the United Kingdom, Europe) [15:49] TR News Chinese fabs import record volumes of US chipmaking equipment via Singapore and Malaysia homegrown tool makers booked record 2025 revenues as price competition squeezes margins https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/chinese-chip-tool-makers-booked-record-2025-revenues [15:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.tomshardware.com | Chinese fabs import record volumes of US chipmaking equipment via Singapore and Malaysia homegrown tool makers booked record 2025 revenues as price competition squeezes margins | Tom's Hardware [15:50] TR News China embassy urges Tokyo to probe threats https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-embassy-urges-tokyo-to-probe-threats [15:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China embassy urges Tokyo to probe threats | The Straits Times [15:50] TR News China issues US safety alert over citizens citing malicious questioning by US border officers https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-issues-us-safety-alert-for-citizens-citing-malicious-questioning-by-us-border-officers [15:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China issues US safety alert over citizens citing malicious questioning by US border officers | The Straits Times [15:51] TR News Chinas economy beats forecasts to grow 5 per cent in first quarter of 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/chinas-economy-beats-forecasts-to-grow-5-per-cent-in-1q-2026 [15:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | China's economy beats 2026 Q1 forecasts | The Straits Times [15:52] TR News Rights group condemns Kazakhstan conviction of human rights protestors https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/rights-group-condemns-kazakhstan-conviction-of-human-rights-protestors/ [15:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | Amnesty International condemns Kazakhstan conviction of human rights protestors - JURIST - News [15:52] TR News China authorities pressure underground Catholic groups to join state-controlled church https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/china-authorities-pressure-underground-catholic-groups-to-join-state-controlled-church/ [15:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | China authorities pressure 'underground' Catholic groups to join state-controlled church - JURIST - News [15:53] TR News Chinas economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/16/chinas-economy-beats-forecasts-but-war-darkens-outlook/ [15:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook [15:54] TR News What We Know About Claviculars Apparent Overdose and Hospitalization https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/style/clavicular-overdose-braden-peters.html [15:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/style/clavicular-overdose-braden-peters.html ) [15:54] TR News Irish News wrong to allege serious editorial misconduct on Stephen Nolan show, says IPSO https://pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/newspaper-corrections-media-mistakes-errors-legal/irish-news-wrong-to-allege-serious-editorial-misconduct-on-stephen-nolan-show-ipso/ "Title breached Editors' Code with investigation into BillBC show." [15:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Irish News wrong to allege 'serious editorial misconduct' on Stephen Nolan show, says IPSO - Press Gazette [15:55] TR News Playgrounds for climbers: The state of Americas elite universities https://stanforddaily.com/2026/04/16/playgrounds-for-climbers/ [15:55] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-stanforddaily.com | Playgrounds for climbers: America's elite universities [15:59] TR News Reversible Male Contraceptive Halts Sperm Production in Mice https://www.sciencealert.com/reversible-male-contraceptive-halts-sperm-production-in-mice [15:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Reversible Male Contraceptive Halts Sperm Production in Mice : ScienceAlert [15:59] TR News Study Links 2 Simple Eating Habits to Lasting Lower Weight https://www.sciencealert.com/study-links-2-simple-eating-habits-to-lasting-lower-weight [15:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Study Links 2 Simple Eating Habits to Lasting Lower Weight : ScienceAlert ● Apr 17 [16:00] TR News Scientists Reveal 4 Stark Options For Saving Venice From Rising Seas https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-reveal-4-stark-options-for-saving-venice-from-rising-seas [16:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Scientists Reveal 4 Stark Options For Saving Venice From Rising Seas : ScienceAlert [16:01] TR News Dog Owners Often Miss The Subtle Signs Their Pet Is in Pain, Study Finds https://www.sciencealert.com/dog-owners-often-miss-the-subtle-signs-their-pet-is-in-pain-study-finds [16:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Dog Owners Often Miss The Subtle Signs Their Pet Is in Pain, Study Finds : ScienceAlert [16:02] TR News Scientists Reveal Why Bread Can Cause Weight Gain Without Overeating https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-reveal-why-bread-can-cause-weight-gain-without-overeating [16:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Scientists Reveal Why Bread Can Cause Weight Gain Without Overeating : ScienceAlert [16:02] TR News Much-Hyped Alzheimer's Drugs Show No Meaningful Benefit, Major Review Finds https://www.sciencealert.com/much-hyped-alzheimers-drugs-show-no-meaningful-benefit-major-review-finds [16:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Much-Hyped Alzheimer's Drugs Show No Meaningful Benefit, Major Review Finds : ScienceAlert [16:02] TR News Scientists Captured Light in a Trap 2,000 Times Thinner Than a Human Hair https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-captured-light-in-a-trap-2000-times-thinner-than-a-human-hair [16:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Scientists Captured Light in a Trap 2,000 Times Thinner Than a Human Hair : ScienceAlert [16:03] TR News Scientists Finally Measured The Mind-Blowing Power of a Black Hole's Jets https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-finally-measured-the-mind-blowing-power-of-a-black-holes-jets [16:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Scientists Finally Measured The Mind-Blowing Power of a Black Hole's Jets : ScienceAlert [16:03] TR News Lithuania records one of highest inflation rates in EU in March https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2900221/lithuania-records-one-of-highest-inflation-rates-in-eu-in-march [16:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Lithuania records one of highest inflation rates in EU in March - LRT [16:04] TR News Forgejo 15.0 released https://lwn.net/Articles/1068001/ [16:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Forgejo 15.0 released [LWN.net] [16:04] TR News Rust 1.95.0 released https://lwn.net/Articles/1068011/ [16:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Rust 1.95.0 released [LWN.net] [16:20] TR News Bahrain Charges Intelligence Officer in the Death of a Detainee https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/middleeast/bahrain-detainee-death-charges.html [16:20] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/middleeast/bahrain-detainee-death-charges.html ) [16:21] TR News Snap Is Laying Off 16% of Full-Time Staff as It Embraces Hey Hi (AI) [as Lousy Excuse] https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/business/snap-layoffs-snapchat.html [16:21] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/business/snap-layoffs-snapchat.html ) [16:22] TR News 'Lebanon is being held hostage by Hezbollah acting at Iran's behest' https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/middle-east-matters/20260416-lebanon-is-being-held-hostage-to-hezbollah-acting-at-iran-s-behest [16:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/middle-east-matters/20260416-lebanon-is-being-held-hostage-to-hezbollah-acting-at-iran-s-behest ) [16:22] TR News NAACP Sues Elon Over His Noxious Hey Hi (AI) Data Center https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/naacp-sues-xai-elon-musk-jpg [16:22] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | NAACP Sues Elon Over His Noxious AI Data Center [16:23] TR News Allbirds Stock Now Crashing as Reality Sets in About Its Delusional Hey Hi (AI) Pivot https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/allbirds-stock-now-crashing [16:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Allbirds Stock Now Crashing as Reality Sets in About Its Delusional AI Pivot [16:43] TR News Can the US and Iran close off the Strait of Hormuz? What international law says. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0416/iran-strait-of-hormuz-news-passage [16:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-In the Strait of Hormuz, a US blockade challenges international law - CSMonitor.com [16:43] TR News Oh No! Now A Federal Bill Wants OS-Level Age Verification for Everyone in the USA https://itsfoss.com/news/os-level-age-verification-across-us/ [16:43] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | Oh No! Now A Federal Bill Wants OS-Level Age Verification for Everyone in the USA [16:45] TR News Malaysia preparing to amend laws to curb waste dumping, report says https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-plans-amending-laws-to-curb-waste-dumping-report-says [16:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Malaysia preparing to amend laws to curb waste dumping, report says | The Straits Times [16:45] TR News US federal jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated illegal monopoly https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/us-federal-jury-finds-live-nation-and-ticketmaster-operated-illegal-monopoly/ [16:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.jurist.org | US federal jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated illegal monopoly - JURIST - News [16:45] TR News (NEW): Digital Restrictions (DRM) and Attacks on Computing Freedom in the US/GAFAM https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Digital_Restrictions_DRM_and_Attacks_on_Computing_Freedom_in_th.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Digital_Restrictions_DRM_and_Attacks_on_Computing_Freedom_in_th.gmi [16:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Digital Restrictions (DRM) and Attacks on Computing Freedom in the US/GAFAM [16:46] TR News NDS 2026 Self-reliance will make Australia a better ally https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/nds-2026-self-reliance-will-make-australia-a-better-ally/ [16:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | NDS 2026 Self-reliance will make Australia a better ally | The Strategist [16:47] TR News Xi Alludes to Convicted Felons Policies to Make a Case for Closer Ties to Vietnam https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/asia/xi-china-vietnam-security.html [16:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/asia/xi-china-vietnam-security.html ) ● Apr 17 [17:01] TR News Mandelson, a Friend of Epsteins, Became U.S. Ambassador Despite Failing Security Vetting https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/peter-mandelson-epstein-starmer-security.html [17:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/peter-mandelson-epstein-starmer-security.html ) [17:02] TR News Australian PMs diesel diplomacy tour of S-E Asia seen as welcome bid to calm fears at home https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-pms-diesel-diplomacy-tour-of-se-asia-seen-as-welcome-bid-to-spread-calm-at-home [17:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Australian PMs diesel diplomacy tour calms fears at home | The Straits Times [17:02] TR News Dozens Detained During Easter Gatherings in Turkmenistan https://www.rferl.org/a/33733767.html [17:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rferl.org | Dozens Detained During Easter Gatherings in Turkmenistan [17:02] TR News Is there Plan B? Lithuanian officials clash over defence without US support https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2900110/is-there-plan-b-lithuanian-officials-clash-over-defence-without-us-support [17:02] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.lrt.lt | Is there Plan B? Lithuanian officials clash over defence without US support - LRT [17:03] TR News France to reimburse young women for reusable menstrual products https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-france-to-reimburse-young-women-for-reusable-menstrual-products [17:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-france-to-reimburse-young-women-for-reusable-menstrual-products ) [17:04] TR News Ransomware Hits Automotive Data Expert Autovista https://www.securityweek.com/ransomware-hits-automotive-data-expert-autovista/ [17:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/ransomware-hits-automotive-data-expert-autovista/ ) [17:05] TR News Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Webex, ISE https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-patches-critical-vulnerabilities-in-webex-ise/ [17:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-patches-critical-vulnerabilities-in-webex-ise/ ) [17:05] TR News NIST Prioritizes NVD Enrichment for CVEs in CISA KEV, Critical Software https://www.securityweek.com/nist-prioritizes-nvd-enrichment-for-cves-in-cisa-kev-critical-software/ [17:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/nist-prioritizes-nvd-enrichment-for-cves-in-cisa-kev-critical-software/ ) [17:06] TR News Splunk Enterprise Update Patches Code Execution Vulnerability https://www.securityweek.com/splunk-enterprise-update-patches-code-execution-vulnerability/ [17:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/splunk-enterprise-update-patches-code-execution-vulnerability/ ) [17:06] TR News Data Breach at Tennessee Hospital Affects 337,000 https://www.securityweek.com/data-breach-at-tennessee-hospital-affects-337000/ [17:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.securityweek.com/data-breach-at-tennessee-hospital-affects-337000/ ) [17:07] TR News A Beautiful Purplish Hue: Frank Dudley Beanes Experience with Ergot and Cannabis Indica (1884) https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/experience-with-ergot-and-cannabis [17:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-publicdomainreview.org | A Beautiful Purplish Hue: Frank Dudley Beanes Experience with Ergot and Cannabis Indica (1884) The Public Domain Review [17:08] TR News Children of talent visa holders face reduced eligibility for local tuition at Hong Kong universities under new rules https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/16/children-of-top-talent-visa-holders-face-reduced-eligibility-for-local-tuition-at-hong-kong-universities-under-new-rules/ [17:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-hongkongfp.com | Children of toptalent visa holders face reduced eligibility for local university tuition fees [17:09] TR News Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/amazon-delivery-drone-smash [17:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents [17:10] TR News A proposed federal personnel shift could chill whistleblowers long before anyone gets fired https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce-rightsgovernance/2026/04/a-proposed-federal-personnel-shift-could-chill-whistleblowers-long-before-anyone-gets-fired/ [17:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-federalnewsnetwork.com | A proposed federal personnel shift could chill whistleblowers long before anyone gets fired | Federal News Network [17:10] TR News Carbon Removal Industry Reels as Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Retreats https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/climate/microsoft-carbon-removal.html [17:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/climate/microsoft-carbon-removal.html ) [17:11] TR News The Long-Term Plan to Scrub Carbon From the Sky https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/climate/the-long-term-plan-to-scrub-carbon-from-the-sky.html "Microsoft is pulling back from efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere" [17:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/climate/the-long-term-plan-to-scrub-carbon-from-the-sky.html ) [17:11] TR News Is carbon removal in trouble? https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/04/16/1135928/carbon-removal-microsoft/ "Last week, news outlets reported that Abusive Monopolist Microsoft was pausing carbon removal purchases." [17:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.technologyreview.com | Is carbon removal in trouble? | MIT Technology Review [17:12] TR News Starbucks Baffling Abusive Monopolist Microsoft Chaffbot Collab Treats Customers Like Empty, Soulless Venti Cups https://futurism.com/future-society/starbucks-chatgpt-coffee [17:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-futurism.com | Starbucks' Baffling ChatGPT Collab Treats Customers Like Empty, Soulless Venti Cups [17:12] TR News Christina Applegate hospitalized amid MS battle: report https://pagesix.com/2026/04/16/celebrity-news/christina-applegate-hospitalized-amid-ms-battle-report/ [17:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pagesix.com | Christina Applegate hospitalized amid MS battle: report [17:13] TR News PGConf.BE : Preliminary schedule, registrations open and speakers online https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/pgconfbe-preliminary-schedule-registrations-open-and-speakers-online-3272/ [17:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.postgresql.org | PostgreSQL: PGConf.BE : Preliminary schedule, registrations open and speakers online [17:33] TR News We're asking for our husbands' salaries: The plight of soldiers' widows in eastern DR Congo https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-observers/20260416-husbands-salaries-plight-soldiers-widows-eastern-democratic-republic-congo [17:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-observers/20260416-husbands-salaries-plight-soldiers-widows-eastern-democratic-republic-congo ) [17:34] TR News Lumma Stealer infection with Sectop RAT (ArechClient2), (Fri, Apr 17th) https://isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/32904 [17:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-isc.sans.edu | Lumma Stealer infection with Sectop RAT (ArechClient2) [17:36] TR News Extra Credit Not Required: Teva v. 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Gregory Hammond [17:46] TR News NDS 2026 IIP prioritises uncrewed systems, strike and air-and-missile defence https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/nds-2026-iip-prioritises-uncrewed-systems-strike-and-air-and-missile-defence/ [17:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.aspistrategist.org.au | NDS 2026 IIP prioritises uncrewed systems, strike and air-and-missile defence | The Strategist [17:47] TR News Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/samsung-asks-court-to-block-illegal-strike-activities-by-unions [17:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions | The Straits Times [17:47] TR News Israeli military admit to posting Hey Hi (AI) photo of Lebanese journalist it killed https://www.france24.com/en/israeli-military-admit-to-posting-ai-photo-of-killed-lebanese-journalist [17:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/israeli-military-admit-to-posting-ai-photo-of-killed-lebanese-journalist ) [17:48] TR News Reed Hastings Will Leave DRM spreader Netflix as Board Chairman https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/business/media/reed-hastings-netflix-chair.html [17:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/business/media/reed-hastings-netflix-chair.html ) [17:50] TR News Firefox Nightly: QR Codes, Speed Calculators, Better RAM Usage These Weeks in Firefox: Issue 199 https://blog.nightly.mozilla.org/2026/04/15/qr-codes-speed-calculators-better-ram-usage-these-weeks-in-firefox-issue-199/ [17:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.nightly.mozilla.org | QR Codes, Speed Calculators, Better RAM Usage These Weeks in Firefox: Issue 199 Firefox Nightly News [17:51] TR News Mozilla Localization (L10N): Localizer Spotlight: Baurzhan https://blog.mozilla.org/l10n/2026/04/15/localizer-spotlight-baurzhan/ [17:51] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.mozilla.org | Localizer Spotlight: Baurzhan Mozilla L10N [17:52] TR News Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills two children, governor says https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russias-tuapse-port-kills-two-children-governor-says [17:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.straitstimes.com | Ukrainian drone attack on Russias Tuapse port kills two children, governor says | The Straits Times [17:52] TR News More than a dozen killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-kyiv-other-ukrainian-cities [17:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-kyiv-other-ukrainian-cities ) [17:52] TR News Russian strikes kill three, including child, as drones and missiles hit Kyiv https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-russia-strikes-ukraine-kyiv-drones-missiles-kill-three-child [17:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-russia-strikes-ukraine-kyiv-drones-missiles-kill-three-child ) [17:53] TR News How to Change Default Desktop Environment on Ubuntu 26.04 https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-change-default-desktop-environment-on-ubuntu-26-04-2 [17:53] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-change-default-desktop-environment-on-ubuntu-26-04-2 ) [17:54] TR News Analysis of Alzheimers Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/health/alzheimers-drugs-benefit-anti-amyloid.html [17:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/health/alzheimers-drugs-benefit-anti-amyloid.html ) [17:54] TR News Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi in critical condition, supporters say https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260415-jailed-iranian-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-critical-condition-supporters-say [17:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260415-jailed-iranian-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-critical-condition-supporters-say ) [17:56] TR News Petter Reinholdtsen: Talking to the Computer, and Getting Some Nonsense Back... http://www.hungry.com/~pere/blog/Talking_to_the_Computer__and_Getting_Some_Nonsense_Back___.html [17:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.hungry.com | Petter Reinholdtsen: Talking to the Computer, and Getting Some Nonsense Back... [17:56] TR News 192 MHz WCH CH32V205 RISC-V MCU offers a 480 Mbps USB 2.0 interface https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/04/14/192-mhz-wch-ch32v205-risc-v-mcu-offers-a-480-mbps-usb-2-0-interface/ [17:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.cnx-software.com | 192 MHz WCH CH32V205 RISC-V MCU offers a 480 Mbps USB 2.0 interface - CNX Software [17:59] TR News Life advice from @ADHDeanASL https://www.rubenerd.au/life-advice-from-adhdeanasl/ [17:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rubenerd.au | Rubenerd: Life advice from @ADHDeanASL [17:59] TR News Backburning sun https://www.rubenerd.au/backburning-sun/ [17:59] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.rubenerd.au | Rubenerd: Backburning sun ● Apr 17 [18:00] TR News Call for Proposals: Regional Events Celebrating CCs 25th Anniversary https://creativecommons.org/2026/04/16/call-for-proposals-regional-events-celebrating-ccs-25th-anniversary/ [18:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-creativecommons.org | Call for Proposals: Regional Events Celebrating CCs 25th Anniversary - Creative Commons [18:00] TR News FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Beijing, China http://www.fsf.org/events/meetup-2026-05-01-beijing-pekin-china [18:00] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.fsf.org | LibreLocal meetup in Beijing, China Free Software Foundation Working together for free software [18:01] TR News GNOME 50.1 Released with Numerous Fixes https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2026/04/gnome-50-1-released-with-numerous-fixes/ [18:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | GNOME 50.1 Released with Numerous Fixes | UbuntuHandbook [18:01] TR News Zorin OS 18.1 Released with Lite Edition Features XFCE 4.20 https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2026/04/zorin-os-18-1-released-with-lite-edition-features-xfce-4-20/ [18:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-ubuntuhandbook.org | Zorin OS 18.1 Released with Lite Edition Features XFCE 4.20 | UbuntuHandbook [18:03] TR News Can You Identify The Fake GNU/Linux Distros From The Real Ones? https://itsfoss.com/quiz/guess-fake-distros/ [18:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | Can You Identify The Fake Linux Distros From The Real Ones? [18:03] TR News FOSS Weekly #26.16: Kernel 7.0, Essential Terminal Tips, France GNU/Linux Move, New Age Verification Bill and More https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-26-16/ [18:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-itsfoss.com | FOSS Weekly #26.16: Kernel 7.0, Essential Terminal Tips, France Linux Move, New Age Verification Bill and More [18:04] TR News Ghostty finally lands in the Ubuntu repos https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ghostty-terminal-ubuntu-26-04-apt-install [18:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Ghostty terminal is now available in the Ubuntu repos [18:04] TR News Tributary is the GTK4 Rhythmbox port of your dreams https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/tributary-music-player-gtk4 [18:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Tributary is the GTK4 Rhythmbox port of your dreams - OMG! Ubuntu [18:04] TR News Linux Mints next release wont be until Christmas 2026 https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/linux-mint-next-release-christmas-2026 [18:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.omgubuntu.co.uk | Linux Mint's next release won't be until Christmas 2026 - OMG! Ubuntu [18:05] TR News Talos 1.13.0-rc0 released https://distrowatch.com/talos [18:05] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/talos ) [18:06] TR News SmartOS 20260416 released as well https://distrowatch.com/smartos [18:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://distrowatch.com/smartos ) [18:06] TR News Beijing Codifies Repression of Overseas Activists https://citizenlab.ca/beijing-codifies-repression-of-overseas-activists/ [18:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-citizenlab.ca | Beijing Codifies Repression of Overseas Activists - The Citizen Lab [18:06] TR News From Stuxnet to Operation Epic Fury: The China-Iran Intelligence Nexus https://citizenlab.ca/from-stuxnet-to-operation-epic-fury-the-china-iran-intelligence-nexus/ [18:07] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-citizenlab.ca | From Stuxnet to Operation Epic Fury: The China-Iran Intelligence Nexus - The Citizen Lab [18:09] TR News Microsoft sponsored propaganda arm bases its "studies" on Microsoft data https://redmonk.com/sogrady/2026/04/14/language-rankings-1-26/ http://techrights.org/n/2024/09/13/RedMonk_September_the_Month_of_the_Mouth_of_Redmond_Still.shtml [18:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-The RedMonk Programming Language Rankings: January 2026 tecosystems [18:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights RedMonk: September the Month of the Mouth of Redmond (Still) [18:10] TR News Object Oriented Programming in Ada https://entropicthoughts.com/object-oriented-programming-in-ada [18:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-entropicthoughts.com | Object Oriented Programming in Ada [18:10] TR News Zig 0.16.0 released https://lwn.net/Articles/1067634/ [18:10] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Zig 0.16.0 released [LWN.net] [18:11] TR News Emmanuel Kasper: Minix 3 on Beagle Board Black (ARM) https://00formicapunk00.wordpress.com/2026/04/15/minix-3-on-beagle-board-black-arm/ [18:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-00formicapunk00.wordpress.com | Minix 3 on Beagle Board Black (ARM) formicapunk [18:11] TR News As Bahrain Cracked Down Amid War, a Death in Custody Sparked Outrage https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/world/middleeast/bahrain-mohammed-al-mousawi.html [18:11] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/world/middleeast/bahrain-mohammed-al-mousawi.html ) [18:12] TR News Exploring the blind spot of IXPs Route Servers https://blog.apnic.net/2026/04/15/exploring-the-blind-spot-of-ixps-route-servers/ [18:12] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.apnic.net | Exploring the blind spot of IXPs Route Servers | APNIC Blog [18:13] TR News IBM Red Hat boosting slop, not Linux https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/14/deploying-agents-red-hat-ai-openclaw [18:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/14/deploying-agents-red-hat-ai-openclaw ) [18:14] TR News Spewing out slopaganda (slop propaganda) from Red Hat's official site https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/15/governance-lessons-red-hat-hybrid-cloud-console [18:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://developers.redhat.com/articles/2026/04/15/governance-lessons-red-hat-hybrid-cloud-console ) [18:16] TR News Adam Young: Fixing my virt Network https://adam.younglogic.com/2026/04/fixing-my-virt-network/ [18:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-adam.younglogic.com | Fixing my virt Network | Adam Young's Web Log [18:18] TR News Google changes hit revenue at The Sun as losses grow to 53m https://pressgazette.co.uk/media_business/platform-algorithm-changes-hit-revenue-losses-at-the-sun/ [18:18] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-pressgazette.co.uk | Google changes hit revenue at The Sun as losses grow to 53m - Press Gazette [18:41] TR News ultra [18:41] TR News You can soon turn this Android handheld into an ultra-powerful Linux handheld https://www.androidauthority.com/ayn-odin-3-linux-handheld-3658057/ [18:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.androidauthority.com | You can soon turn this Android handheld into an ultra-powerful Linux handheld [18:41] TR News "This release also updates the evdev-rs Rust wrapper around the C library libevdev with support for touch events, input event reporting, and other changes." https://9to5linux.com/canonical-releases-mir-2-26-with-initial-rust-implementation-of-wayland-frontend [18:41] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Canonical Releases Mir 2.26 with Initial Rust Implementation of Wayland Frontend - 9to5Linux [18:42] TR News "Brings improvements to KDE Itinerary, Kate, NeoChat, Konsole, Okular, Alligator, KDE Connect, Kasts, Minuet, Konqueror, Elisa, and other KDE apps." https://9to5linux.com/kde-gear-26-04-software-suite-is-out-with-many-improvements-for-kde-apps [18:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-KDE Gear 26.04 Software Suite Is Out with Many Improvements for KDE Apps - 9to5Linux [18:42] TR News You can use Linux 7.0 on these 7 distros today - here's what to expect https://www.zdnet.com/article/try-new-linux-7-0-kernel-on-these-distributions/ [18:42] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-You can use Linux 7.0 on these 7 distros today - here's what to expect | ZDNET [18:44] TR News Why Zorin OS 18.1 is simply the best Linux distro - for anyone https://www.zdnet.com/article/zorin-os-18-1-release-is-best-linux-distro-for-anyone/ [18:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Why Zorin OS 18.1 is simply the best Linux distro - for anyone | ZDNET [18:44] TR News Zorin OS 18.1 Is Released https://blog.zorin.com/2026/04/15/zorin-os-18.1-is-released/ [18:44] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-blog.zorin.com | Zorin OS 18.1 Is Released - Zorin [18:45] TR News hardly unusual https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/15/enlightenment_e16_bug_patched/ [18:45] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.theregister.com | 20-year-old Enlightenment E16 bug finally gets patched The Register [18:46] TR News 5 Bash one-liners that keep me coming back to the Linux terminal https://www.howtogeek.com/bash-one-liners-that-keep-me-coming-back-to-the-linux-terminal/ [18:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | 5 Bash one-liners that keep me coming back to the Linux terminal [18:46] TR News "This release improves COSMIC Files, COSMIC Edit, COSMIC Greeter, COSMIC Store, COSMIC Term, and other core components." https://9to5linux.com/cosmic-1-0-10-desktop-environment-brings-small-tweaks-and-bug-fixes [18:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-COSMIC 1.0.10 Desktop Environment Brings Small Tweaks and Bug Fixes - 9to5Linux [18:46] TR News "I bought a USB fingerprint reader for my Linux laptop from Temu because it was the only one I could find that I knew would work." https://tedium.co/2026/04/14/linux-external-fingerprint-reader-challenges/ [18:46] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tedium.co | Linux & Fingerprint Readers: A Tough Combination [18:47] TR News Following the mindless hype and bubble https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/rocky-linux-expands-into-enterprise-ai-infrastructure-177705.html [18:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/rocky-linux-expands-into-enterprise-ai-infrastructure-177705.html ) [18:47] TR News I was avoiding Arch Linux for one reason, and this tool fixed it https://www.makeuseof.com/i-was-avoiding-arch-linux-for-one-reason-and-this-tool-fixed-it/ [18:47] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.makeuseof.com | I was avoiding Arch Linux for one reason, and this tool fixed it [18:48] TR News "Quickemu is a command-line program that uses scripts to automate the process of downloading, setting up, and optimizing a virtual machine on your Linux or Mac device." https://www.howtogeek.com/get-windows-on-linux-in-minutes-with-these-two-commands/ [18:48] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.howtogeek.com | Get Windows on Linux in 10 minutes with these 2 commands [18:49] TR News Can this $70 Linux app make up for the lack of Photoshop? I tried it to find out https://www.zdnet.com/article/fogpanther-image-editor-linux-gimp-competitor/ [18:49] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Can this $70 Linux app make up for the lack of Photoshop? I tried it to find out | ZDNET [18:50] TR News Windows 11 vs CachyOS in gaming: Has Linux finally caught up to Windows? https://tech.sportskeeda.com/gaming-news/windows-11-vs-cachyos-gaming-has-linux-finally-caught-windows [18:50] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-tech.sportskeeda.com | Windows 11 vs CachyOS in gaming: Has Linux finally caught up to Windows? [18:52] TR News This Linux launcher replaced four habits I didn't question before https://www.makeuseof.com/i-replaced-my-linux-app-launcher-and-stopped-digging-through-menus/ [18:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.makeuseof.com | This Linux launcher replaced four habits I didn't question before [18:52] TR News (NEW): New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds and Outperforming Windows https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/New_Steam_Games_with_Native_GNU_Linux_Builds_and_Outperforming_.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/New_Steam_Games_with_Native_GNU_Linux_Builds_and_Outperforming_.gmi [18:52] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines New Steam Games with Native GNU/Linux Builds and Outperforming Windows [18:54] TR News (NEW): Applications: Ulauncher, Sniffnet, and Fogpanther https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Applications_Ulauncher_Sniffnet_and_Fogpanther.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Applications_Ulauncher_Sniffnet_and_Fogpanther.gmi [18:54] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Applications: Ulauncher, Sniffnet, and Fogpanther [18:56] TR News How to make marketing share doubling seem like a loss https://games.gg/news/steam-survey-linux-windows-switch-data/ [18:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Steam Survey Data: Has the Big Switch to Linux Happened? | GAMES.GG [18:56] TR News I installed Zorin OS on an old laptop, and now I get the hype https://www.makeuseof.com/i-installed-zorin-os-on-an-old-laptop-and-now-i-get-the-hype/ [18:56] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-www.makeuseof.com | I installed Zorin OS on an old laptop, and now I get the hype [18:57] TR News Fedora Linux 44 Update Gets Delayed to April 21 https://www.techpowerup.com/348220/fedora-linux-44-update-gets-delayed-to-april-21 [18:57] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-Fedora Linux 44 Update Gets Delayed to April 21 | TechPowerUp [18:58] TR News Slop OK, old code not? https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/new-linux-kernel-rules-put-the-onus-on-humans-for-ai-tool-usage/ [18:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-New Linux Kernel Rules Put The Onus On Humans For AI Tool Usage | Hackaday [18:58] TR News Linux 7.0 lands with less drama than the number suggests https://fudzilla.com/linux-7-0-lands-with-less-drama-than-the-number-suggests/ [18:58] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social- ( status 403 @ https://fudzilla.com/linux-7-0-lands-with-less-drama-than-the-number-suggests/ ) ● Apr 17 [19:01] TR News (NEW): Distros With Linux 7.0, Allowing Slop in Linux, and Version Inflation https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Distros_With_Linux_7_0_Allowing_Slop_in_Linux_and_Version_Infla.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Distros_With_Linux_7_0_Allowing_Slop_in_Linux_and_Version_Infla.gmi [19:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Distros With Linux 7.0, Allowing Slop in Linux, and Version Inflation [19:01] TR News (NEW): Today's HowTos https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/today_s_howtos.1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/today_s_howtos.1.gmi [19:01] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines today's howtos [19:03] TR News (NEW): Security and Windows TCO Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Security_and_Windows_TCO_Leftovers.1.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Security_and_Windows_TCO_Leftovers.1.gmi [19:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security and Windows TCO Leftovers [19:04] TR News (NEW): Programming: Rust 1.95.0 and More https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Programming_Rust_1_95_0_and_More.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Programming_Rust_1_95_0_and_More.gmi [19:04] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Programming: Rust 1.95.0 and More [19:06] TR News (NEW): Databases: PGConf.BE, YottaDB, and QLAlchemy 2 https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Databases_PGConf_BE_YottaDB_and_QLAlchemy_2.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Databases_PGConf_BE_YottaDB_and_QLAlchemy_2.gmi [19:06] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Databases: PGConf.BE, YottaDB, and QLAlchemy 2 [19:08] TR News (NEW): Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty: Copyleft, France, and "More confessions from a FOSS enthusiast" https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Software_Freedom_Digital_Sovereignty_Copyleft_France_and_More_c.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Software_Freedom_Digital_Sovereignty_Copyleft_France_and_More_c.gmi [19:08] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Software Freedom / Digital Sovereignty: Copyleft, France, and "More confessions from a FOSS enthusiast" [19:09] TR News (NEW): Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_L_eLeftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Free_Libre_and_Open_Source_Software_L_eLeftovers.gmi [19:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Free, Libre, and Open Source Software Leftovers [19:09] TR News (NEW): WordPress/WordCamp and Firefox Development https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/WordPress_WordCamp_and_Firefox_Development.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/WordPress_WordCamp_and_Firefox_Development.gmi [19:09] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines WordPress/WordCamp and Firefox Development [19:13] TR News (NEW): EasyOS Development and Improvements https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/EasyOS_Development_and_Improvements.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/EasyOS_Development_and_Improvements.gmi [19:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines EasyOS Development and Improvements [19:14] TR News (NEW): GNU/Linux Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/GNU_Linux_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/GNU_Linux_Leftovers.gmi [19:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines GNU/Linux Leftovers [19:14] TR News (NEW): Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, RISC-V, and Beagle Board Black (ARM) https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Open_Hardware_Modding_Arduino_RISC_V_and_Beagle_Board_Black_ARM.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Open_Hardware_Modding_Arduino_RISC_V_and_Beagle_Board_Black_ARM.gmi [19:14] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Open Hardware/Modding: Arduino, RISC-V, and Beagle Board Black (ARM) [19:16] TR News Techrights Links 17/04/2026: SRA Breaks Its Own Rules as Solicitor Attempts Suicide, IPv6 Barely Hits 50% After 20+ Years https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Links_17_04_2026_SRA_Breaks_Its_Own_Rules_as_Solicitor_Attempts.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Links_17_04_2026_SRA_Breaks_Its_Own_Rules_as_Solicitor_Attempts.gmi [19:16] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Links 17/04/2026: SRA Breaks Its Own Rules as Solicitor Attempts Suicide, IPv6 Barely Hits 50% After 20+ Years [19:17] TR News "I've been obsessed with them for weeks and when i'm not listening myself, i'm looking up people's reactions on youtube. in fact, i enjoy them so much i've purposefully left some songs unheard and videos unseen for later." gemini://dogboy.smol.pub/mugshot [19:17] TR News "Keeping track of tasks shouldn't require a complex system. Sometimes, a simple text file is all you need. That's where todo.txt and the todo CLI shine." gemini://sava.rocks/blog/staying-organized-with-todotxt-and-the-todo-cli/ [19:18] TR News "I was meaning to use this place to post about non-gemini things, since all niche communities seem to have a tendency to only talk about themselves (see also: Esperantists incessantly bickering about Esperanto instead of discussing world affairs or their favourite coffee blends)." gemini://rymden.no/tx/2026-04-17.gmi [19:20] TR News "I'm at Target. It's the most packed Target I've ever seen, there are people everywhere and the line of registers seems to go on forever. There's also a large sprawling lawn outside, with people sitting and lounging, and even more lines and service counter carts outside." gemini://ieve.me/squall/18.gmi [19:21] TR News "No idea about the provenance of the PDF, so hopefully it doesn't have any security issues. Maybe there's a text only version somewhere?" gemini://thrig.me/blog/2026/04/17/hind_swaraj.gmi [19:21] TR News "Yeah, I think some of the dislike of lawyers is because there are so many problems and inequities in the legal system. Lawyers are associated with maintaining that system which often produces unjust results that impact people in really personal, powerful ways." legacy web search for "lawyers disliked" [19:23] TR News OpenAI Says Elon Musk is Injecting Chaos With Recent Legal Maneuver - SoylentNews https://soylentnews.org/communityreviews/article.pl?sid=26/04/15/0214204#1440053 Source: Soylent News | Gemini address: gemini://gemi.dev/cgi-bin/waffle.cgi/view?https%3A//soylentnews.org/communityreviews/article.pl?sid=26/04/15/0214204#1440053 [19:23] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-soylentnews.org | OpenAI Says Elon Musk is Injecting Chaos With Recent Legal Maneuver - SoylentNews [19:34] TR News (NEW): Almost May Already https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Almost_May_Already.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Almost_May_Already.gmi [19:34] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Almost May Already [19:38] TR News Techrights Gemini Links 17/04/2026: "Many Problems and Inequities in the Legal System", "No Place to Hide" https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Gemini_Links_17_04_2026_Many_Problems_and_Inequities_in_the_Leg.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Gemini_Links_17_04_2026_Many_Problems_and_Inequities_in_the_Leg.gmi [19:38] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Gemini Links 17/04/2026: "Many Problems and Inequities in the Legal System", "No Place to Hide" ● Apr 17 [20:13] TR News Techrights Almost 1,000 IBM Layoffs Not Newsworthy (Nobody Covers It), Unlike When Snap Does It and Mentions a Celebrated - or Reviled - Buzzword https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Almost_1_000_IBM_Layoffs_Not_Newsworthy_Nobody_Covers_It_Unlike.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Almost_1_000_IBM_Layoffs_Not_Newsworthy_Nobody_Covers_It_Unlike.gmi [20:13] TR News Techrights Behind the Scenes With Richard Stallman https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Behind_the_Scenes_With_Richard_Stallman.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Behind_the_Scenes_With_Richard_Stallman.gmi [20:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Almost 1,000 IBM Layoffs Not Newsworthy (Nobody Covers It), Unlike When Snap Does It and Mentions a Celebrated - or Reviled - Buzzword [20:13] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Behind the Scenes With Richard Stallman [20:28] TR News Techrights Pension Contribution Increases as Another Attack on Compensation for EPO Staff (Mostly Patent Examiners) https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Pension_Contribution_Increases_as_Another_Attack_on_Compensatio.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/Pension_Contribution_Increases_as_Another_Attack_on_Compensatio.gmi [20:28] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights Pension Contribution Increases as Another Attack on Compensation for EPO Staff (Mostly Patent Examiners) ● Apr 17 [21:33] TR News Techrights SLAPP Censorship - Part 49 Out of 200: Two Americans, One Case, Recycled for Low Budget at Brett Wilson LLP and 5RB Barristers https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/SLAPP_Censorship_Part_49_Out_of_200_Two_Americans_One_Case_Recy.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/SLAPP_Censorship_Part_49_Out_of_200_Two_Americans_One_Case_Recy.gmi [21:33] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights SLAPP Censorship - Part 49 Out of 200: Two Americans, One Case, Recycled for Low Budget at Brett Wilson LLP and 5RB Barristers [21:34] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Apr 17 [22:03] TR News Techrights European Patent Office (EPO) Strikes and Other Industrial Actions Are Working: Patent Application Grants Have Collapsed https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/European_Patent_Office_EPO_Strikes_and_Other_Industrial_Actions.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/n/2026/04/17/European_Patent_Office_EPO_Strikes_and_Other_Industrial_Actions.gmi [22:03] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-techrights.org | Techrights European Patent Office (EPO) Strikes and Other Industrial Actions Are Working: Patent Application Grants Have Collapsed [22:31] TR News (NEW): Record Requests and Geminispace https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Record_Requests_and_Geminispace.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Record_Requests_and_Geminispace.gmi [22:31] TR News (NEW): Security and Windows TCO Leftovers https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Security_and_Windows_TCO_Leftovers.shtml | Gemini address: gemini://gemini.tuxmachines.org/n/2026/04/17/Security_and_Windows_TCO_Leftovers.gmi [22:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Record Requests and Geminispace [22:32] -TechrightsSocial/#boycottnovell-social-news.tuxmachines.org | Tux Machines Security and Windows TCO Leftovers ● Apr 17 [03:46] TR News charged [03:47] TR News 10 Taiwanese charged with spying for China https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/14/10-taiwanese-charged-with-spying-for-china/ [03:47] -TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | 10 Taiwanese charged with spying for China [03:49] TR News Chinese, Vietnamese leaders sign cooperation deals https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/15/chinese-vietnamese-leaders-sign-cooperation-deals/ [03:49] -TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | Chinese, Vietnamese leaders sign cooperation deals [03:55] TR News Michigan: Elections clerk allegedly canceled, changed voter registrations https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-elections-clerk-allegedly-canceled-changed-voter-registrations/ [03:55] -TechPolBot/#techpol-bridgemi.com | Michigan: Elections clerk allegedly canceled, changed voter registrations - Bridge Michigan [03:57] TR News Former Brazil intelligence chief arrested in US https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/former-brazil-intelligence-chief-arrested-in-us/ [03:57] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | Former Brazil intelligence chief detained in US - JURIST - News [03:58] TR News 'If we don't divide the land we're heading to apartheid': Ex-head of Israel's Shin Bet https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20260415-if-we-don-t-divide-the-land-we-re-heading-to-apartheid-ex-head-of-israel-s-shin-bet [03:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20260415-if-we-don-t-divide-the-land-we-re-heading-to-apartheid-ex-head-of-israel-s-shin-bet ) [03:59] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Man Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive Hey Hi (AI) Slop https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/trump-damage-public-image-offensive-ai-slop [03:59] -TechPolBot/#techpol-futurism.com | Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop ● Apr 17 [04:06] TR News Indonesia shouldnt give blanket airspace access to the US https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesia-shouldnt-give-blanket-airspace-access-to-the-us/ [04:06] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | Indonesia shouldn't give blanket airspace access to the US | The Strategist [04:06] TR News Ban on Mineral Exports Gives Zimbabwe Leverage With China https://adf-magazine.com/2026/04/ban-on-mineral-exports-gives-zimbabwe-leverage-with-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ban-on-mineral-exports-gives-zimbabwe-leverage-with-china [04:06] -TechPolBot/#techpol-adf-magazine.com | Ban on Mineral Exports Gives Zimbabwe Leverage With China - Africa Defense Forum [04:07] TR News Dihydroxyacetone Mans Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/us/white-house-ballroom-trump-national-security.html [04:07] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/us/white-house-ballroom-trump-national-security.html ) [04:07] TR News Xi tells Vietnams Lam keeping socialist path is top priority https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/chinas-xi-calls-for-strategic-clarity-political-security-with-vietnam [04:07] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Xi tells Vietnams Lam keeping socialist path is top priority | The Straits Times [04:08] TR News Lithuanias ruling coalition split on defence priorities, Seimas speaker says https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2899140/lithuania-s-ruling-coalition-split-on-defence-priorities-seimas-speaker-says [04:08] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Lithuanias ruling coalition split on defence priorities, Seimas speaker says - LRT [04:09] TR News 'War on women and girls' : Sexual violence the 'blueprint and strategy' of Sudan's brutal civil war https://www.france24.com/en/war-on-women-and-girls-sexual-violence-the-blueprint-and-strategy-of-sudan-s-brutal-civil-war [04:09] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/war-on-women-and-girls-sexual-violence-the-blueprint-and-strategy-of-sudan-s-brutal-civil-war ) [04:09] TR News Live: Reports of possible Israel-Lebanon ceasefire https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260415-live-reports-of-possible-israel-lebanon-ceasefire [04:09] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260415-live-reports-of-possible-israel-lebanon-ceasefire ) [04:09] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/trump-2676755723/ [04:09] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | 'Holy hell': Trump's bizarre ad-lib fuels cognitive health concerns - Raw Story ● Apr 17 [05:05] *rianne_ (~rianne@uwb8s9bfzeyh4.irc) has joined #techpol [05:12] TR News "a portrait of Vladimir Putin in the background" https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/04/17/russian-propagandist-s-interview-sparks-debate-over-whether-he-deserves-sympathy | Source: Meduza [05:12] -TechPolBot/#techpol-meduza.io | Russian propagandists interview sparks debate over whether he deserves sympathy Meduza [05:12] *asusbox (~rianne@uwb8s9bfzeyh4.irc) has joined #techpol [05:21] *asusbox has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [05:21] *rianne_ has quit (Ping timeout: 2m30s) [05:36] TR News "An initial $200 billion request for additional funding for the war met with stiff opposition in Congress last month." https://www.armytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/04/16/white-house-offers-no-hint-of-iran-war-cost-as-it-seeks-military-funding-surge/ | Source: Sightline Media Group [05:36] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.armytimes.com | White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge [05:36] TR News "mental incompetence." https://robertreich.substack.com/p/hes-losing-all-his-marbles | Source: Robert Reich [05:36] -TechPolBot/#techpol-robertreich.substack.com | He is Seriously, Frighteningly, Utterly, and Completely Losing His Mind [05:37] TR News "I want to make an argument that will make some people uncomfortable. Not because it is radical. Because it is obvious, and the obvious thing has not been said plainly enough." https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/the-neo-confederate-party | Source: Mike Brock [05:37] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.notesfromthecircus.com | The Neo-Confederate Party - by Mike Brock ● Apr 17 [07:55] TR News "The motivation for this article was the fact that Iran is levying tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, to be paid in yuan or cryptocurrency not dollars." https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-dollars-special-status-sources [07:55] -TechPolBot/#techpol-paulkrugman.substack.com | The Dollars Special Status: Sources and Threats [07:55] TR News "Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro Clear Proud Boy and Oath Keeper Terrorists to Rearm" https://emptywheel.net/2026/04/15/todd-blanche-and-jeanine-pirro-clear-proud-boy-and-oath-keeper-terrorists-to-rearm/ [07:55] -TechPolBot/#techpol-emptywheel.net | Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro Clear Proud Boy and Oath Keeper Terrorists to Rearm - emptywheel [07:57] TR News "Trump Admin Cuts $11 Million in Grant Funds to Catholic Org Amid Feud With Pope | Truthout" https://truthout.org/articles/trump-admin-cuts-11-million-in-grant-funds-to-catholic-org-amid-feud-with-pope/ [07:57] -TechPolBot/#techpol-truthout.org | Trump Admin Cuts $11 Million in Grant Funds to Catholic Org Amid Feud With Pope | Truthout [07:58] TR News "Trumps Iran negotiations didnt have to go this way" https://www.vox.com/today-explained-newsletter/485875/iran-negotiations-mistakes [07:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol-Trumps Iran negotiations didnt have to go this way | Vox [07:58] TR News "Trumps Handpicked Arts Commission Unanimously Approves Early D.C. Arch Design - NOTUS News of the United States" https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/trump-commission-fine-arts-unanimously-approves-washington-dc-arch-design [07:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.notus.org | Trumps Handpicked Arts Commission Unanimously Approves Early D.C. Arch Design - NOTUS News of the United States ● Apr 17 [08:00] TR News "Can Trump Actually Quit NATO? We May Soon Find Out | The Walrus" https://thewalrus.ca/can-trump-actually-quit-nato-we-may-soon-find-out/ [08:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://thewalrus.ca/can-trump-actually-quit-nato-we-may-soon-find-out/ ) [08:00] TR News "Finlands international defence and securitycooperation as a shelter-seeking strategy in theviews of the Finnish MPs in the era of great powercompetition | Nordic Review of International Studies" https://nris.journal.fi/article/view/176323 [08:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol-nris.journal.fi | Finlands international defence and securitycooperation as a shelter-seeking strategy in theviews of the Finnish MPs in the era of great powercompetition | Nordic Review of International Studies [08:01] TR News "Catholic groups rebel against Trump over messianic imagery and attacks on the pope" https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-16/catholic-groups-rebel-against-trump-over-messianic-imagery-and-attacks-on-the-pope.html [08:01] -TechPolBot/#techpol-english.elpais.com | Catholic groups rebel against Trump over messianic imagery and attacks on the pope | U.S. | EL PAS English ● Apr 17 [12:20] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techpol [12:37] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techpol ● Apr 17 [13:08] TR News iophk: I see you've already published the ActBlue article. FWIW ActBlue smells CIA [13:15] TR News South Korea says not aware of US protest over ministers remarks on North Korea nuclear site https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-says-not-aware-of-us-protest-over-ministers-remarks-on-north-korea-nuclear-site [13:15] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | South Korea says not aware of US protest over ministers remarks on North Korea nuclear site | The Straits Times ● Apr 17 [14:33] TR News Emergency services in Ukraine 'need armored vehicles' as Russia targets rescue workers https://www.france24.com/en/emergency-services-in-ukraine-need-armored-vehicles-as-russia-targets-rescue-workers [14:33] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/emergency-services-in-ukraine-need-armored-vehicles-as-russia-targets-rescue-workers ) [14:35] TR News Russia threatens Ukrainian drone manufacturers in Europe, names firm in Vilnius https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2900131/russia-threatens-ukrainian-drone-manufacturers-in-europe-names-firm-in-vilnius [14:35] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Russia threatens Ukrainian drone manufacturers in Europe, names firm in Vilnius - LRT [14:35] TR News Czechs Demand Explanation After Russia's Medvedev Threatens Europe's Drone Factories https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-drones-europe-czech-threat-medvedev/33733898.html [14:35] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Czechs Demand Explanation After Russia's Medvedev Threatens Europe's Drone Factories [14:35] TR News Russia Pummels Ukraine With Hundreds Of Drones, Missiles; At Least 19 Killed, Dozens Wounded https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-attacks-drones-missiles-barrage/33733467.html [14:35] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rferl.org | Russia Pummels Ukraine With Hundreds Of Drones, Missiles; At Least 19 Killed, Dozens Wounded [14:36] TR News Russian Strikes Kill at Least 15 in Ukraine in Biggest Attack in Months https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-missile-drone-attacks.html [14:36] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-missile-drone-attacks.html ) [14:36] TR News Got $100 Million? Ukraine Has Just the Fertilizer Plant for You. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/ukraine-odesa-fertilizer-plant-privatization.html [14:36] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/ukraine-odesa-fertilizer-plant-privatization.html ) [14:49] TR News Rosikovs banned from joining Rga City Council meetings from Belarus https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/politics/16.04.2026-roslikovs-banned-from-joining-riga-city-council-meetings-from-belarus.a643159/ [14:49] -TechPolBot/#techpol-eng.lsm.lv | Rosikovs banned from joining Rga City Council meetings from Belarus / Article [14:49] TR News UN experts alarmed at new Belarus law targeting LGBTQ+ and women rights https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/un-experts-alarmed-at-new-belarus-law-targeting-lgbtq-and-women-rights/ [14:49] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | UN experts alarmed at new Belarus law targeting LGBTQ+ and women rights - JURIST - News ● Apr 17 [15:21] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@36imbvshpgubk.irc) has joined #techpol [15:50] TR News China embassy urges Tokyo to probe threats https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-embassy-urges-tokyo-to-probe-threats [15:50] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | China embassy urges Tokyo to probe threats | The Straits Times [15:50] TR News China issues US safety alert over citizens citing malicious questioning by US border officers https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-issues-us-safety-alert-for-citizens-citing-malicious-questioning-by-us-border-officers [15:51] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | China issues US safety alert over citizens citing malicious questioning by US border officers | The Straits Times [15:52] TR News China authorities pressure underground Catholic groups to join state-controlled church https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/04/china-authorities-pressure-underground-catholic-groups-to-join-state-controlled-church/ [15:52] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.jurist.org | China authorities pressure 'underground' Catholic groups to join state-controlled church - JURIST - News [15:53] TR News Chinas economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook https://hongkongfp.com/2026/04/16/chinas-economy-beats-forecasts-but-war-darkens-outlook/ [15:53] -TechPolBot/#techpol-hongkongfp.com | China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook ● Apr 17 [16:20] TR News Bahrain Charges Intelligence Officer in the Death of a Detainee https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/middleeast/bahrain-detainee-death-charges.html [16:20] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/middleeast/bahrain-detainee-death-charges.html ) [16:22] TR News 'Lebanon is being held hostage by Hezbollah acting at Iran's behest' https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/middle-east-matters/20260416-lebanon-is-being-held-hostage-to-hezbollah-acting-at-iran-s-behest [16:22] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/middle-east-matters/20260416-lebanon-is-being-held-hostage-to-hezbollah-acting-at-iran-s-behest ) [16:43] TR News Can the US and Iran close off the Strait of Hormuz? What international law says. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0416/iran-strait-of-hormuz-news-passage [16:43] -TechPolBot/#techpol-In the Strait of Hormuz, a US blockade challenges international law - CSMonitor.com [16:46] TR News NDS 2026 Self-reliance will make Australia a better ally https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/nds-2026-self-reliance-will-make-australia-a-better-ally/ [16:46] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | NDS 2026 Self-reliance will make Australia a better ally | The Strategist [16:47] TR News Xi Alludes to Convicted Felons Policies to Make a Case for Closer Ties to Vietnam https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/asia/xi-china-vietnam-security.html [16:47] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/asia/xi-china-vietnam-security.html ) ● Apr 17 [17:01] TR News Mandelson, a Friend of Epsteins, Became U.S. Ambassador Despite Failing Security Vetting https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/peter-mandelson-epstein-starmer-security.html [17:01] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/europe/peter-mandelson-epstein-starmer-security.html ) [17:02] TR News Australian PMs diesel diplomacy tour of S-E Asia seen as welcome bid to calm fears at home https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-pms-diesel-diplomacy-tour-of-se-asia-seen-as-welcome-bid-to-spread-calm-at-home [17:02] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Australian PMs diesel diplomacy tour calms fears at home | The Straits Times [17:02] TR News Is there Plan B? Lithuanian officials clash over defence without US support https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2900110/is-there-plan-b-lithuanian-officials-clash-over-defence-without-us-support [17:02] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.lrt.lt | Is there Plan B? Lithuanian officials clash over defence without US support - LRT [17:33] TR News We're asking for our husbands' salaries: The plight of soldiers' widows in eastern DR Congo https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-observers/20260416-husbands-salaries-plight-soldiers-widows-eastern-democratic-republic-congo [17:33] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-observers/20260416-husbands-salaries-plight-soldiers-widows-eastern-democratic-republic-congo ) [17:46] TR News NDS 2026 IIP prioritises uncrewed systems, strike and air-and-missile defence https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/nds-2026-iip-prioritises-uncrewed-systems-strike-and-air-and-missile-defence/ [17:46] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.aspistrategist.org.au | NDS 2026 IIP prioritises uncrewed systems, strike and air-and-missile defence | The Strategist [17:52] TR News Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills two children, governor says https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russias-tuapse-port-kills-two-children-governor-says [17:52] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.straitstimes.com | Ukrainian drone attack on Russias Tuapse port kills two children, governor says | The Straits Times [17:52] TR News More than a dozen killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-kyiv-other-ukrainian-cities [17:52] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-kyiv-other-ukrainian-cities ) [17:52] TR News Russian strikes kill three, including child, as drones and missiles hit Kyiv https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-russia-strikes-ukraine-kyiv-drones-missiles-kill-three-child [17:52] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260416-russia-strikes-ukraine-kyiv-drones-missiles-kill-three-child ) [17:53] *admfubar has quit (Quit: Leaving) [17:54] TR News Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi in critical condition, supporters say https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260415-jailed-iranian-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-critical-condition-supporters-say [17:54] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260415-jailed-iranian-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-critical-condition-supporters-say ) ● Apr 17 [18:11] TR News As Bahrain Cracked Down Amid War, a Death in Custody Sparked Outrage https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/world/middleeast/bahrain-mohammed-al-mousawi.html [18:11] -TechPolBot/#techpol- ( status 403 @ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/world/middleeast/bahrain-mohammed-al-mousawi.html ) [18:16] *admfubar (~admfubar@ae6yc8gqwe7jq.irc) has joined #techpol [18:16] admfubar https://www.alternet.org/trump-settlement/ [18:16] -TechPolBot/#techpol-New ruling hands Trump admin a massive legal 'faceplant': analysis - Alternet.org [18:37] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/fisa-trump-gop-revolt-april/ [18:37] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | Trump suffers major blow as 20 Republicans 'revolt' in chaotic late-night scramble - Raw Story [18:46] admfubar https://www.rawstory.com/atlantic-ocean/ [18:46] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | Terrifying warning as Atlantic Ocean current may collapse by mid-century - Raw Story ● Apr 17 [20:58] admfubar from whooopsie doodles inc... https://www.rawstory.com/texas-ice-2676758481/ [20:58] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | 'Worse than the pandemic': Red state restaurants now suffering from Trump's ICE crackdown - Raw Story ● Apr 17 [21:00] admfubar uhm that would be all of them then.... https://www.rawstory.com/trump-cognitive-2676758852/ [21:00] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.rawstory.com | Ex-White House doc calls for 'veto proof' bill to oust 'incapacitated' presidents - Raw Story [21:34] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) [21:37] admfubar https://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/2026/04/how-trumps-christian-fiefdoms-subvert-democracy-and-crush-dissent-columnist/ [21:37] -TechPolBot/#techpol-www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com | How Trump's 'Christian Fiefdoms' Subvert Democracy and Crush Dissent: Columnist ● Apr 17 [23:26] admfubar https://prospect.org/2026/04/13/trumps-kiss-of-life-carney-frederiksen-starmer-orban/ [23:26] -TechPolBot/#techpol-prospect.org | Trumps Kiss of Life - The American Prospect