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The Flock and other ALPR camera backlash is reaching a fevered pitch where two states have taken action about the cameras. Also, KYC laws are empowering criminals to use stolen data to exploit loopholes. We look at these and other stories in privacy, security, and technology. #weeklynewsroundup #flock #kyc All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/backlash-complete-alpr-banned-from-states ---...

Flock and other ALPRs have raised enough controversy. While the CEO is calling for a compromise between privacy and security, people have been taking the cameras into their own hands since the city councils are not respecting citizen wishes. Now two states are removing the cameras, probably due to upcoming elections. #alpr #flock #florida Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/akJo4md8W38?feature=s...

We look at an article where the EVP of Microsoft is ironically bemoaning the AI slop he receives at work. Is this driving people to Liunx? #windows #linux #artificialintelligence ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates...

We will look at the vote to allow AI for use in the Debian project. Is this doomsday for DebAIn or something else? #debian #ai #linux Read About the Vote: https://www.debian.org/vote/2026/vote_002 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/sup...

We have a look at the latest release of the Cosmic Desktop Environment to see what has changed in the Rust-based desktop. #cosmic #system76 #rust ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/sup...

Meta reaches a settlement in the minor harm case. We look at this story and others in privacy, security, business, and technology #meta #apple #grapheneos Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/XN3Q8Xt0YkU?feature=share All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/they-want-to-destroy-the-human-race ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: htt...

The government keeps approving crazy technology that may harm the people and the planet. From giant space mirrors to swarms of drone deliveries, technology keeps getting green-lit despite reasonable objections. #spacemirrors #infotainment #dronedeliveries Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/XN3Q8Xt0YkU?feature=share All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/they-want-to-destroy-the-human-ra...

EdTech companies have long and complicated privacy policies, but new research suggests they are not following their own policies. #edtech #school #technology Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/XN3Q8Xt0YkU?feature=share All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/they-want-to-destroy-the-human-race ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch:...

The government keeps approving crazy technology that may harm the people and the planet, and a research report shows EdTech companies sharing data they are not allowed. We look at these and other stories about privacy, security, and business. #weeklynewsroundup #environmentalism #edtech All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/they-want-to-destroy-the-human-race ----------- Support Switched...

I just experienced a new thing demonstrating a new account connection trick that may become more common if we do not stand up. Amazon is creating account WITHOUT CONSENT if you visit IMDb. #amazon #imdb #anticonsumerism https://consumerrights.wiki/w/IMDb.com_creating_accounts_without_consent_via_Amazon ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: h...

Omarchy is in the news for creating a new foundation with the help of several CEOs. Will this change the direction of Linux or just result in a lot of spent money? #omarchy #linux #wayland https://omarchy.org/ ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedto...

We look at the problem of computers being priced out of reach for consumers while companies are pushing us to need more computing power. What are we to do? #computers #ram #ai ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: h...

Framework issued a BIOS update that bricked some computers. We look at this story and others related to privacy, security, and scams. #bios #scams #google Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/Q4iuiq0L3VQ?feature=share All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/protecting-yourself-from-scammers ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https...

Looked at the Parental Controls application from Big Linux to comply with Brazil's age laws. Balancing privacy and compliance. #biglinux #linux #ageverification ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://swi...

uBlock is giving up on fighting Facebook allowing more scams and malware to get through to users. We look at this and several other articles related to protecting yourself from scammers. #ublock #scams #malware Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/Q4iuiq0L3VQ?feature=share All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/protecting-yourself-from-scammers ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 lo...

Today we see the fight against scammers and malware rage on while one important shield is getting weaker. We also look at privacy, security, and business links. #ublock #scams #framework All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/protecting-yourself-from-scammers ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 A...

Today we talk about why Windows can't please everyone, but Linux can come close. #windows #linux #ui ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates 💰 https://patreon.com/t...

Here we look at Manjaro XFCE on the latest release. #manjaro #linux #arch https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-26-1-bian-may-released/189526 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/a...

Today I talk about the Nightowl security camera available at many stores in the USA. This is a wired system with an optional app. I look at the whole thing. #securitycamera #nightowl #cctv Camera: https://amzn.to/3U0dVe6 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https:/...

Google's system for sharing passkeys across platforms has a breach. We also look at other articles related to privacy, security, and business. #passkeys #subscriptions #ai Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/sWIqIvCx1q4?feature=share All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/the-division-over-flock ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕...

Today we look at the proliferation of scams from Internet sharing through smart TVs to purchasable turnkey scam packs, we see third party logistics breaches leading to phishing, and AI doing full-on social engineering. #mythos #scams #steam Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/sWIqIvCx1q4?feature=share All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/the-division-over-flock ----------- Support Swit...

Modern vehicles are collecting data and interfering with law enforcement. It seems that laws are passing to make cars worse, but failing to protect citizens from surveillance. #cars #surveillance #selfdriving Full Stream: https://youtube.com/live/kQ3aTId5wl8?feature=share All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/all-modern-vehicles-suck ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https...

Today we look at many ways cars and vehicles are getting worse. We also look at articles relating to privacy, security, and business for the week. #weeklynewsroundup #cars #selfcheckout All Articles: https://switchedtolinux.com/news/all-modern-vehicles-suck ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: htt...

The next version of Linux Mint removes the Experimental tag from Wayland. Also, security updates and improvements are set for the next Linux Mint release. #wayland #linuxmint #linux https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=5046 ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://swi...

Today we look at the issue of Windows gobbling up diskspace for the permissions database. That is curious. #ssd #windows #permissions ----------- Support Switched to Linux! 👥 locals: https://switchedtolinux.locals.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.switchedtolinux.com 🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon 💰 Support: https://switchedtolinux.com/support 🛒 Affiliates: https://switchedtolinux.com/support/affilia...