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Apple is doing this because of the Online "Safety" Act A lot of people complaining now actually supported that law before - or at least did nothing to oppose it It’s the same with calls for a “social media ban” - people think they support it now, but may not like what happens if it actually comes to pass

🚨 One rule for them, another for the rest of us. An investigation by @techradar has revealed that local and national government departments have spent millions on VPN services, with several MPs even expensing commercial VPN subscriptions directly to the taxpayer. Yet, this is happening at the exact same time the government is consulting on whether to age-restrict or ban VPNs for the public, in order to prop up their unworkable social media bans. The hypocrisy is staggering. Politicians clearly recognise that VPNs are vital legitimate tools for privacy and cybersecurity, but when young people seek these exact same protections they are treated as inherently suspicious and threatened with digital exclusion. We cannot allow Westminster's misguided "safetyism" agenda to dismantle basic digital security. Privacy is a fundamental right for everyone online - not a luxury reserved for the political elite. Read the full piece below ⤵️ techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privac…

📵A social media for under 16s would mean digital ID checks for all of us There's now a chance to have your say on this proposed ban We’ve created the guide to help parents & carers respond to the consultation. Take action⤵️ bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/blog/respond-t…

In a speech to the EU Parliament, German MEP Christine Anderson warns that under-16 social media bans are merely a pretext to connect online activity to a digital ID. "The EU wants to scan private messages sent from your phone. They say it's about illegal material online, but in practice it means scanning everything that people say." "It would inevitably require identifying every user through digital ID." "That is called surveillance. And putting one's own citizens under surveillance is the practice best known in totalitarian regimes."

I am a happy customer of Mullvad (there are other good VPN companies too but Mullvad is top notch). I use it to keep my family safe. The very idea that the UK government is harassing the good guys and demonizing internet security is mad. UK Labour party? I'm looking at you. You know me. You know how to talk to me. Get real about Internet policy.

The UK may be doing everything it can to shut down free expression and to monitor every second of our lives. But at least we have allies like @mullvadnet , literally out in the streets, fighting our corner. It's a strange world where a VPN company is fighting for the rights of citizens that are being attacked by their very own government, but it's the world we live in; and we're lucky to share it with Mullvad. "On the one hand, censorship and mass surveillance are escalating in the UK, through new laws, government pressure and proposed legislation. On the other hand, criticism of censorship and mass surveillance is being blocked through processes that are arbitrary and – to use their own words – unclear."

🚨Someone just open sourced a computer that works when the entire internet goes down. It's called Project N.O.M.A.D. A self-contained offline survival server with AI, Wikipedia, maps, medical references, and full education courses. No internet. No cloud. No subscription. It just works. Here's what's packed inside: → A local AI assistant powered by Ollama (works fully offline) → All of Wikipedia, downloadable and searchable → Offline maps of any region you choose → Medical references and survival guides → Full Khan Academy courses with progress tracking → Encryption and data analysis tools via CyberChef → Document upload with semantic search (local RAG) Here's the wildest part: A solar panel, a battery, a mini PC, and a WiFi access point. That's it. That's your entire off-grid knowledge station. 15 to 65 watts of power. Works from a cabin, an RV, a sailboat, or a bunker. Companies sell "prepper drives" with static PDFs for $185. This gives you a full AI brain, an entire encyclopedia, and real courses for free. One command to install. 100% Open Source. Apache 2.0 License.

Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk say there is heavy interest from distributors for the Firefly animated series: Fillion said: "I don’t think we’re having any difficulty getting the appointment now. You know what I mean? Our foot in the door." Tudyk added: "Conversations are being had." Where do you want to watch it at?

EXCLUSIVE: Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk are still riding on a high after announcing on Sunday that there’s a 'Firefly' animated series in advanced development. And with the explosion of stories and fan support that has emerged, likes and shares of their viral social campaign, could it possibly and finally be the right time for more 'Firefly'? The pair caught up with Deadline on Wednesday to explore the topic more in depth and to answer this and more of fans’ burning questions Read the full interview here: deadline.com/2026/03/nathan… (Photo: 20th Century Fox Film Corp.)

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists bbc.in/4rXtO0p

Spain just fined the age verification company governments are forcing you to use €950,000 for GDPR violations. Biometric data retained too long, geolocation data kept for five years, fraud documents repurposed to train their AI. The infrastructure being built to "protect children" is already failing basic legal privacy requirements...

It’s really happening… GHOSTS: The Possession of Button House will be released in cinemas nationwide across the UK and Ireland on Friday 23rd October 2026. What a Halloween dream! 👻🎃🥳 #bbcghosts #ghosts #ghoststhemovie

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@bigfinish With the 9th and 13th Doctors currently alternating monthly, I wonder if there'll be anything alternating with this 🤔

ALLONS-Y! David Tennant returns as the Tenth Doctor for more #DoctorWho audio adventures. 🔟✨➡️ Read more at bgfn.sh/dtreturns2027

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@BigBrotherWatch @C_Midd99 Here is the link to the survey - the quiet part is said here “should everyone have regular age verification checks” to ensure children are safe on line. If you don’t want digital ID, then please complete the survey. gov.uk/government/con…

🧑‍💻‼️ IMPORTANT: New UK law could force age checks - potentially linked to Digital ID - across the internet It appears there’s a late change to the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill currently going through Parliament that isn’t getting much public attention. 🔹 It adds a new power to UK data‑protection law (GDPR) that lets the Secretary of State make rules forcing online services to verify your age - not just rely on someone typing in a birthdate. 🔹 This could be used in future to require strong age‑assurance technology - potentially linked to things like digital ID systems - before anyone can use certain websites or apps. 🔹 This isn’t part of the normal regulator‑led Online Safety Act process - a Minister could decide the rules by regulation, not a regulator or Parliament directly. If you agree this is too broad, risky for privacy, or could eventually lead to a digital ID requirement to use the internet, take action: 📩 Use our tool to write to your MP and tell them your concerns: together.eaction.org.uk/8ZA

Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, and the rest of the #Firefly cast officially unveiled their much-anticipated announcement, admitting that it is virtually impossible for them to do a revival, considering everyone's schedule. However, they are making it up to the fans by doing an animated series instead. Source: Deadline | Learn More: screenrant.com/firefly-announ…