TIL (I really should have known this before), beloved business Igalia, known for contributing majorly to many open source software ecosystems, has pivoted to video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJlhzxVftCk&list=PL_BRVuWxk8sr7N-e2JT5R2fDcKLvK8WIC
Check em out, and don't forget to like and subscribe.
#FOSS #OpenWeb #GNOME #WebKit #Chromium #Linux #LinuxGaming #Steam
The #Fashionista problem: How fear blocks change
This story is about compost, not control: So why are #fashionista doing this #blocking. Our world is smeared in social shit. We live in a vast, stinking pile of it. The left has its post-modern shit - where truth dissolves into vibes and dreams. The right has its fascist shit - where truth is something you enforce with obedience and violence. We drink the seeping effluent from this dung heap. Our work, our shops, our politics, our tech... all of it is smeared in the same rot. The planet […]https://hamishcampbell.com/the-fashionista-problem-how-fear-blocks-change/
The web was built on openness, but today’s monetization models often create barriers.
📺 In this lightning talk from Pixel Pioneers 2025, Rabeb Othmani explores a new approach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UvF5r_cN_Q&list=PLUjXef3rLwaqSC9dNs5-YSBcFqd5fcxTm
Huge thanks again to @Interledger for the support!
Why RSS matters
I love RSS. I want a new way to read though. The current way of NetNewsWire is a little taxing. Maybe someone creates a new way to view the feed? Daily feed can also get bogged down if you have a fire hose feed.
📖 Read more: https://sajalchoudhary.net/micro/why-rss-matters/
Old vs. New 2of 2: Choosing Power and Integrity
The Open Web (grassroots / ethical AI, Fediverse) is built on Power (Level 200+). This structural shift chooses kindness over control:
* Courage (Level 200): We choose to build and support better systems.
* Acceptance (Level 350): We trust that kindness works better than control.
* Reason (Level 400): We focus on honest, smart code that serves everyone.
This change means we move from needing approval to simply being powerful. This system is about creating a safe space for everyone to grow—that is the highest form of integrity.
The reflection: What is one small step you can take this week to move your own online life from Force (striving) to Power (being)?
EFF launches a hub on rising age-verification laws, noting risks of surveillance and reduced access for youth and adults. 🔍
These mandates often rely on intrusive ID or biometric checks that expose sensitive data. 🔒
Experts will discuss impacts in upcoming AMA and livestream. 🎙️
🔗 https://www.eff.org/issues/age-verification
#TechNews #Privacy #Data #Security #Policy #Internet #DigitalRights #Surveillance #Censorship #Children #Safety #AI #Law #OpenWeb #Tech #EFF #Age #AgeVerification #Adult #ID #AMA
Great read from @ben, "Why RSS matters" https://werd.io/why-rss-matters/ #rss #openweb #indieweb
Price optimization is a science, but definitions matter. Dynamic pricing reacts to market variables like supply and demand. Everyone sees the same fluctuation. Personalized pricing reacts to you based on history and willingness to pay.
While algorithms maximize yield with both, the ethical risk of the latter is high. Our guide dissects why maintaining user trust means favoring market dynamics over individual profiling.
https://webheadsunited.com/dynamic-vs-personalized-pricing-what-difference/
AI Search Results: EU Opens Antitrust Probe into Google’s Use of Publisher Content
#AI #AISearch #Antitrust #Google #EU #Alphabet #BigTech #Regulation #OpenWeb #Publishers #GenAI #CompetitionLaw #TechPolicy #DigitalMarketsAct #GoogleSearch #YouTube #DataPrivacy
Data without narrative is just noise. 📊
Most analytics reports fail because they list facts without context. To drive business decisions, you must bridge the gap between raw metrics and human understanding.
We examines the framework of Data Storytelling. We explore how to move from "what happened" to "why it matters," turning spreadsheets into compelling strategic assets.
Read the full analysis: https://webheadsunited.com/nmbrs-narrative-data-storytelling-analytics-rep/
#DataAnalytics #BusinessIntelligence #Storytelling #Strategy #OpenWeb
Process is what gives legitimacy
This comes up again and again, in every horizontal movement that survives longer than a moment. Nobody gets to speak for a commons just because they feel inspired, loud, organised, or early. In healthy horizontal culture, legitimacy comes from process, not from individual initiative. This is as true for Rainbow as it is for #OMN, the #openweb, or any federated public space. In "native" Rainbow culture, you don’t “call” a gathering on your own. Not because individuals are bad, but […]https://hamishcampbell.com/process-is-what-gives-legitimacy-not-people/
💻 The Mechanics of Modern Digital Capture
Cory Doctorow outlines how “enshittifiers” misuse computing power—turning open networks into controlled, surveilled, profit-extracting systems.
We explore the long arc of platform power, the systemic decline of user-first design, and what collective action is needed to restore a free and open internet.
🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/4KXJyfl7hBg
#Enshittification #CoryDoctorow #FediTech #OpenWeb #AntiMonopoly#Podcast #TheInternetIsCrack
🟩🟨⬜ Lust auf Wordle für Entwickler:innen?
Magic Wordle: die Version für Nerds, Devs & Code-Liebhaber! Teste täglich dein Wissen, rätsel dich zum Codewort und teile dein Ergebnis! Probiert es gern aus – über Feedback freue ich mich!
https://magicmarcy.de/magic-wordle
#Wordle #MagicWordle #Programming #Coding #MastodonDE #IndieWeb #DevHumor #CodingLife #IndieGame #OpenWeb #Developer
Who Wins When We Filter the Open Web Through an Opaque System?, by @hdv:
“The Real Risk of AI: Automated Inequality”
Cory Doctorow explains how AI systems reinforce structural bias — affecting bail, credit, housing, healthcare and more. In the full episode, he outlines how tech giants captured the internet through enclosure and lock-in, and what steps are needed to reclaim digital freedom for all.
🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/4KXJyfl7hBg
#AIethics #FediTech #CoryDoctorow #OpenWeb #Decentralization #DigitalRights #Podcast
finally added my ALOHA Way / Philosophy on the #FediCollective site today :)
A ventilator only a corporation can unlock…
Cory Doctorow shares how one firm cornered the ventilator market and blocked independent repairs.
In the full episode, he breaks down how monopolies—tech and beyond—tighten control over the internet and what we must do to push back.
🔗 https://youtu.be/4KXJyfl7hBg
#RightToRepair #Monopoly #TechPolicy #OpenWeb #podcast #TheInternetIsCrack
Great design isn't just seen; it's experienced. We deconstruct the negative space and dual imagery hidden in 15 iconic brand identities. It is a masterclass in Gestalt psychology and visual efficiency.
From the FedEx arrow to the Amazon smile, these logos use subliminal messaging to turn passive viewing into active discovery.
Read the full analysis: https://webheadsunited.com/15-famous-logos-with-hidden-meanings/
Câu hỏi đặt ra: Liệu có thể xây dựng các ứng dụng mini WeChat bằng tiêu chuẩn web mở? Cộng đồng công nghệ đang khám phá khả năng và thách thức khi kết hợp hai nền tảng này, mở ra hướng đi mới cho phát triển web.
#WeChat #MiniApps #WebStandards #OpenWeb #Tech #Development
#ỨngDụngMini #TiêuChuẩnWeb #PhátTriểnWeb #CôngNghệ
https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/comments/1peezk9/can_we_build_wechat_mini_apps_using_open_web/
