Flipboard has recently begun federation, starting with 25 accounts. These accounts can be viewed from Kbin with their posts showing up as microblog posts....
Sci-fi as a genre is very difficult to perfect, but some terrific movies have come close, only to be held back by one or two flaws. Sci-fi deals with big ideas on an epic scale, and it's not easy to come up with a concept that connects with an audience. Even if a sci-fi movie does find an intriguing premise, translating this...
Well, if he doesn't care, then I just might bother the time and effort to pirate it. But then again, a dismissive creator who's working with Markiplier isn't someone I'm really keen on supporting in the first place. I wish him luck, and that he is approximately as successful as I am in financial terms.
I'm not at my computer, so please excuse any mobile issues. I'm in favor of the move, because it will help to simultaneously connect and decentralize communications across the platforms. Say what you will about Facebook (you're probably right), but if they're that bad, then it seems logical to me to connect to their federated service even more aggressively.
The more we push our content (and by extension the Fediverse content that kbin aggregates), the less impact their algorithm can have. The more we go out of the way to expose their content, the harder we make it them to curate/censor/suppress any voices. And if, when comparing two Fediverse instances or softwares, we find that what's been pushed to them is different, we the users can call it out to news organizations (or make it public ourselves).
And yes, I know I'm making the arguments for supporting private companies in adopting open-source. It's about being able to audit what companies we don't trust are doing.
In addition to that, I'm currently a Threads user. Anecdotally, there's a lot of wholesome content on there that I appreciate, and what limited advertising is there is nowhere near as obtrusive as Reddit or the main Facebook platform.
Threads seems to be beginning to test ActivityPub federation, and since Kbin can be used for microblogging, this affects kbin.social. What are your thoughts on federating or defederating with them?
Because Threads presents an opportunity to grow the community on ActivityPub services, and because the Fediverse presents the opportunity to extend the community I'm involved in that's on Threads right now. My hope is that if that group respects what the Fediverse offers, they will also start sharing the podcast on PeerTube
I find it interesting that they didn't suggest the possibility that came to my mind first: cannibalization. If it was small to start with, but in clearing the neighborhood, also was volcanic enough to absorb smaller planetoids, it might have absorbed them and grown.
kbin finally has notifications not throwing an error every time I try to check them, so that much is nice now. I've actually had no problems with the Reddit software on my phone, and I've unsubbed from most of the communities I was part of there which moved across to lemmy. That choice has really trimmed my experience down to a more focused one nicely. I've also gotten done turning federation back off as I want it to be, and my user block list here is getting pretty long, blocking out the spammers that come across my feed.
Of course, because kbin is still one of the smallest sites related to the ActivityPub protocol, there's limited content here compared to Reddit, Then again, there's also less content on all of PeerTube (let alone a single site) than there is on YouTube, and I'd take a shot at saying that even Threads has the largest Mastodon community beat by a country mile, let alone what Twitter still has.
So basically, I guess I'd say I'm not a refugee, I'm just doing as I did with Facebook when it first launched after MySpace and Friendster - keeping my options open and looking around.
@CyberCatBytes Funny, every time I've tried Linux, it's ended in tears, and installing FreeDOS to run Format ., because Linux doesn't even have that command.
Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters....
Funny, they're actively making it worse any time I try to lower my shields too. They've changed, very recently, from a video hosting platform with ads, to an advertising platform with some minor videos in between.
Social magazine app Flipboard had already committed to joining the "fediverse" -- the decentralized social web, which includes apps like Mastodon. Now, it’s doubling down on those ambitions with an announcement that it will stop tweeting while also launching a new podcast devoted to exploring the topic of decentralized social...
RNA for the first time recovered from an extinct species A new study shows the isolation and sequencing of more than a century-old RNA molecules from a Tasmanian tiger specimen preserved at room temperature in a museum collection. This resulted in the reconstruction of skin and skeletal muscle transcriptomes from an extinct...
China has lashed out at Germany after its foreign minister called Xi Jinping a “dictator” and summoned Berlin’s ambassador for a dressing down, in the latest flaring of tensions with a western democratic power over how the Chinese leader is described overseas.
A discussion happening over on beehaw about problems with federation and moderation, and on fundamental issues with Lemmy itself, and what would go into making a fork vs starting something new.
Honestly, given the ruckus they've been raising for a while now, my feeling is that Beehaw wants to push themselves away from society as a whole. I don't agree with their perspective, which is part of why I never engage with much of their content or users. All I can say is that I wish them only the best for their echo chamber.
A much anticipated NASA report on UFOs calls for better tracking and scientific understanding of unexplained phenomena that captivate the public and have raised concerns about military security.
Only Up! was discontinued by SCKR Games on September 8. The game is no longer available on Steam. In an announcement, the developer mentioned wanting to put the game behind them.
Laptops, Chromebook, tablets (iPad and Android), and an android phone. I've basically got everything but an actual desktop (which is fair since I don't have a desk).
Classic point ‘n clicker series Broken Sword is planning a big comeback starting next year with a remaster of the original adventure game, followed by a new sixth entry sometime after. Snooping tourist George and snooping professional (investigative journalist) Nico will reunite in the all-new Broken Sword: Parzival’s Stone,...
I finally found some way to empathize with you folks out there who crave pumpkin spice coffees. My local breakfast place has Kahlua Creme coffee and I would fight for it.
WHAT CAN I DO TO STOP HAVING SO MUCH WASTE. I want to do the best I can to recycle. My apartment complex does not have a recycling bin, I reuse plastic bags, and im starting to transition to using tote bags in grocery stores. Any advice?
I also have two cats so im looking for options for that as well. Thank you.
I've definitely seen The Prestige (2006) the most in my adult life, it was my taste-barometer when showing a new friend or date when I was in my 20s....
EmuCR: QEMUQEMU v8.1.0-rc4 is released. QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer.When used as a machine emulator, QEMU can run OSes and programs made for one machine (e.g. an ARM board) on a different machine (e.g. your own PC). By using dynamic translation, it achieves very good performances.When used...
Every time I've tried to run the Windows version of QEMU on my PC, it hasn't really worked. That's down user error, I'm certain; but I wish there was a better GUI version available.
SEGA has announced today that their acquisition of mobile video game marker Rovio has been successful. The Finnish developer is best known for its ultra-successful Angry Birds series of games which…
@CyberCatBytes I guess we're in similar situations, but I had influences that drove me the other way. The ones I can think of right now: Wolfenstein, Commander Keen, Doom, Transport Tycoon Deluxe, SimCity, Populous, and Battletech. Oh, and of course Shadow President. Most of the games I played didn't have a specific political outlook; it's just the way that success was gained, and recognizing how that's applied in the real world.
I've thought for a while that something was funny with LTT, because all the stuff they talked about which i knew about, I could find issues that ran from small nitpicks to major problems.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023), the direct sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) that will go on sale on November 10 for PlayStation, Xbox
This is an awesome piece of software from great people. They've been quietly releasing weekly updates for years. As an HLE tool, it's getting really good. I do wonder how the frame rate on Bully is now.
How do we feel about Flipboard federating? (kbin.social)
Flipboard has recently begun federation, starting with 25 accounts. These accounts can be viewed from Kbin with their posts showing up as microblog posts....
"10 Terrific Sci-Fi Movies That Were (Supposed to be) Nearly Perfect (but weren't for reasons we aren't discussing)" ... (www.msn.com)
Sci-fi as a genre is very difficult to perfect, but some terrific movies have come close, only to be held back by one or two flaws. Sci-fi deals with big ideas on an epic scale, and it's not easy to come up with a concept that connects with an audience. Even if a sci-fi movie does find an intriguing premise, translating this...
Dev Behind Highly Regarded PC Game Explains Why He Raised The Price: "Go Pirate It, I Don't Care" (www.gamespot.com)
David Szymanski is hoping publicity from the upcoming film makes up for lower sales volumes right now.
For the "Why are you so hostile to Threads federating?" people.. (kbin.social)
Check this out. Remember that Facebook isn't just the place where moms and aunts swap recipes:...
How do we feel about federating with Threads? (kbin.social)
Threads seems to be beginning to test ActivityPub federation, and since Kbin can be used for microblogging, this affects kbin.social. What are your thoughts on federating or defederating with them?
Neptune-sized exoplanet is too big for its host star (arstechnica.com)
Stars this small shouldn't make planets this big.
What are you playing right now? (kbin.social)
Hey everyone! As this is "True Gaming," we would of course love to see a few sentences elaborating on your thoughts of what you are playing....
So... it's been a while now since the great exodus. How are you all doing my fellow refugees? (kbin.social)
I made my home here permanently now. It seems like such a friendlier place but how are you all doing?
OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say (www.reuters.com)
Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters....
Netflix handed a director millions to make a sci-fi series, but he squandered it on stocks, crypto, and flashy cars: NYT (www.msn.com)
Netflix gave Carl Erik Rinsch, the director of "47 Ronin," millions to produce a sci-fi series....
YouTube warns it might make your viewing experience worse if you don't turn off your ad-blocker (www.businessinsider.com)
YouTube has been cracking down on people using ad blockers. Now, a spokesperson says that using ad blockers could lead to "suboptimal viewing."
Flipboard stops tweeting, launches new podcast about decentralized social apps (techcrunch.com)
Social magazine app Flipboard had already committed to joining the "fediverse" -- the decentralized social web, which includes apps like Mastodon. Now, it’s doubling down on those ambitions with an announcement that it will stop tweeting while also launching a new podcast devoted to exploring the topic of decentralized social...
A City on Mars: Reality kills space settlement dreams (arstechnica.com)
Let’s not send a few thousand people to Mars as a big experiment in survival....
RNA for the first time recovered from an extinct species - Stockholm University (www.su.se)
RNA for the first time recovered from an extinct species A new study shows the isolation and sequencing of more than a century-old RNA molecules from a Tasmanian tiger specimen preserved at room temperature in a museum collection. This resulted in the reconstruction of skin and skeletal muscle transcriptomes from an extinct...
Another country has called Xi a 'dictator' and China is not happy with that description (edition.cnn.com)
China has lashed out at Germany after its foreign minister called Xi Jinping a “dictator” and summoned Berlin’s ambassador for a dressing down, in the latest flaring of tensions with a western democratic power over how the Chinese leader is described overseas.
Beehaw on Lemmy: The long-term conundrum of staying here (beehaw.org)
A discussion happening over on beehaw about problems with federation and moderation, and on fundamental issues with Lemmy itself, and what would go into making a fork vs starting something new.
Why 'UFOs' should be tracked in the water as well as the skies (phys.org)
A much anticipated NASA report on UFOs calls for better tracking and scientific understanding of unexplained phenomena that captivate the public and have raised concerns about military security.
Viral climbing game Only Up! discontinued and gone without a trace - AUTOMATON WEST (automaton-media.com)
Only Up! was discontinued by SCKR Games on September 8. The game is no longer available on Steam. In an announcement, the developer mentioned wanting to put the game behind them.
The end of the Googleverse (www.theverge.com)
The last 25 years of Google’s history can be boiled down to a battle against the Google bomb. Is the search engine finally losing to its hijackers?
Do you use a desktop, phone, or both? (kbin.social)
I am curious how many people do not use desktops in this day and age. I do not. I use my phone for everything (online) tech related in my life....
WWE Star Bray Wyatt Passes Away At Age 36 | Wrestlezone (www.wrestlezone.com)
RIP Bray Wyatt
You're offered front row seats to All-In on one condition: You *must* bring a sign. What does your sign say? (kbin.social)
Serious and non-serious answers only.
Classic adventure series Broken Sword returns with a sixth instalment and a beautiful remaster (www.rockpapershotgun.com)
Classic point ‘n clicker series Broken Sword is planning a big comeback starting next year with a remaster of the original adventure game, followed by a new sixth entry sometime after. Snooping tourist George and snooping professional (investigative journalist) Nico will reunite in the all-new Broken Sword: Parzival’s Stone,...
Altirra, an 8-bit Atari computer emulator v4.20 (virtualdub.org)
Emulates the Atari 400/800, 1200XL, 600/800XL, 130XE, XEGS, and 5200 systems....
Which film have you seen the greatest number of times? (kbin.social)
I've definitely seen The Prestige (2006) the most in my adult life, it was my taste-barometer when showing a new friend or date when I was in my 20s....
QEMU v8.1.0-rc4 (www.qemu.org)
EmuCR: QEMUQEMU v8.1.0-rc4 is released. QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer.When used as a machine emulator, QEMU can run OSes and programs made for one machine (e.g. an ARM board) on a different machine (e.g. your own PC). By using dynamic translation, it achieves very good performances.When used...
SEGA has successfully acquired Rovio (mynintendonews.com)
SEGA has announced today that their acquisition of mobile video game marker Rovio has been successful. The Finnish developer is best known for its ultra-successful Angry Birds series of games which…
Overwatch 2 director opens up about having the worst-reviewed game on Steam: 'Being review-bombed isn't a fun experience' (www.pcgamer.com)
Aaron Keller pledged to improve the game for "players who are playing now."
Hi-Rez Studios, the people behind Paladins and Smite, have stated that they will be using AI to clone voices and refused to add in any words to contracts that would protect actors from it (twitter.com)
Twitter thread in the link...
Buyers of Bored Ape NFTs sue after digital apes turn out to be bad investment (arstechnica.com)
Lawsuit: Sotheby's $24M sale to FTX gave Bored Ape NFTs "an air of legitimacy."
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3dSen v0.9.7 - Blaster Master and Super Spike V'Ball profile (www.youtube.com)
3DSen Maker: https://geod.itch.io/3dsen-maker3DSen PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/11479403DSen VR: https://store.steampowered.com/app/954280Homepage:...
The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained (www.pcgamer.com)
Hardware channel Linus Tech Tips defended itself following a competitor's claims about its "accuracy, ethics, and responsibility."
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a premium release priced at $70 (gamerkick.com)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023), the direct sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) that will go on sale on November 10 for PlayStation, Xbox
TIL Vietnamese fish sauce is made by layering fresh anchovies and sea salt in large wooden barrels, which are then left outside in the sun for months until the heat breaks down the anchovy-salt mixture and it becomes a "sauce." (www.care.org)
Reddit’s menswear hub is the latest casualty of its battle with moderators | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
Reddit may have won by shutting down the protest against its API changes, but not without lasting damage to its relationship with its users.
I'm a Screenwriter. These AI Jokes Give Me Nightmares (time.com)
Sure, ChatGPT sucks at writing jokes, but I've tried secret AI programs and they're no joke for writers like me....
Play! Version 0.62 Released (purei.org)
Play! is a PlayStation2 emulator for Windows, macOS, UNIX, Android, iOS & web browser platforms....
/kbin Issues (codeberg.org)