Twoafros

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A list with 1051 verified accounts from media organizations in the Fediverse 👇🏼 in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Thanks for the answer. This might be a dumb question but what does that mean exactly? Is Flipboard approaching the different media outlets and offering to share their content on Flipboard's instance? If so, what do the media outlets get out of using flipboard versus their own instance or a more generic instance like mastadon.social?

A list with 1051 verified accounts from media organizations in the Fediverse 👇🏼 in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (3 children)

How come so many of them are on flipboard? I wonder why they don't run their own instances

A list with 1051 verified accounts from media organizations in the Fediverse 👇🏼 in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 2 points 14 hours ago

This is amazing!!

Fetterman Voted With GOP to Make Sure Trump Can Attack Iran Again in c/politics@lemmy.world
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago (2 children)

When is his position up for election? New blood needs to primary this guy

Let's Rewild the Internet @ PublicSpaces Conference 2025 in c/peertube@lemmy.wtf
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 days ago (4 children)

I like this idea alot! Since we're on the fediverse, we are doing some of the work. What else can I do to help rewild the internet

If you can afford it, PeerTube is having a fundraiser for its mobile app in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I really like the app too and I like the improvements they are focusing:

Goal #1: Free PeerTube "Premium" for the people €15,000

Play videos in background
Cast your videos to your TV
Get notified of newly released content
Change the video definition

Goal #2: Share videos from your pocket €35,000

Manage all channels of your account
Edit video chapters, subtitles, info, etc.
Get detailed stats of your content
Upload new videos from your mobile

Goal #3: Livestream from your mobile €55,000

Set up & manage livestream
Use device cameras & connection
Stream live from your hand
No more need for a secondary mobile app dedicated to live streams

Plus on the fireside fedi interview, a rep from peertube said that they would make these improvements whether or not they hit the fundraising goals but the new funds would help

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If you can afford it, PeerTube is having a fundraiser for its mobile app (support.joinpeertube.org)
YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content. Videos are allowed if "freedom of expression value may outweigh harm risk" in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

This sucks but I think this will lead to a Youtube exodus and other platforms like Peertube will creator and user base will grow

[PeerTube] App crowdfunding — We are halfway there! in c/fediverse@lemmy.zip
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Let's go!!!!

[PeerTube] App crowdfunding — We are halfway there! in c/peertube@lemmy.wtf
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

Lets go!!!

Terry Crews has made "A Thousand Miles" more famous than OP Vanessa Carlton in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I thought this was a fake song they made up for the movie for years before I heard the song playing in real life.

I remember watching the movie for the first time and thinking, "No, this song is way over the top and too much of a satire". Man, was I wrong!

Framasoft have reached the first goal of 15000 € for their PeerTube Fundraiser, with 15 days to go! in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
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TikTok charged with breaching EU online content rules (www.reuters.com)
 

BRUSSELS, May 15 (Reuters) - Social media app TikTok was charged by EU tech regulators on Thursday with breaching EU online content rules, putting its owner ByteDance at risk of a fine of as much as 6% of its global turnover.

EU ruling: tracking-based advertising by Google, Microsoft, Amazon, X, across Europe has no legal basis in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] Twoafros@sh.itjust.works 156 points 1 month ago (2 children)

From the article:

"Today's court's decision shows that the consent system used by Google, Amazon, X, Microsoft, deceives hundreds of millions of Europeans. The tech industry has sought to hide its vast data breach behind sham consent popups. Tech companies turned the GDPR into a daily nuisance rather than a shield for people." [Dr Johnny Ryan, Director of Enforce at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties]

Today’s judgement confirms the Belgian Data Protection Authority’s 2022 decision. It applies immediately across Europe.

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Seattle Voters Approve Social Housing Referendum (www.planetizen.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://rss.ponder.cat/post/165406

From Planetizen via this RSS feed

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Is there a way to send your phone calls to your laptop? (sh.itjust.works)
 

New to Linux, I am on Ubuntu 24.04.

I am trying to have my phone calls go from my phone to my laptop. I did some online searching and found KDE connect. I can recieve and send texts on KDE connect but can't call

Am I doing something wrong or should I use something else?

Thanks for reading

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EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen (www.ft.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28069733

Paywall? https://archive.is/oTffC

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EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen (www.ft.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28069733

Paywall? https://archive.is/oTffC

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These NYC Tenants Fought Their Landlord—Now They Might Own Their Building (hellgatenyc.com)
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Meta faces £1.8bn lawsuit over claims it inflamed violence in Ethiopia (www.theguardian.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/35684390

Article without signing up: https://archive.is/cYRJI

From the article:

Meta faces a $2.4bn (£1.8bn) lawsuit accusing the Facebook owner of inflaming violence in Ethiopia after the Kenyan high court said a legal case against the US tech group could go ahead. The case brought by two Ethiopian nationals calls on Facebook to alter its algorithm to stop promoting hateful material and incitement to violence, as well as hiring more content moderators in Africa. It is also seeking a $2.4bn “restitution fund” for victims of hate and violence incited on Facebook.

One of the claimants is the son of Prof Meareg Amare Abrha, who was murdered at his home in Ethiopia after his address and threatening posts were published on Facebook in 2021 during a civil war in the country. Another claimant is Fisseha Tekle, a former researcher at Amnesty International who published reports on violence committed during the conflict in Tigray in northern Ethiopia and received death threats on Facebook.

Meta has argued that courts in Kenya, where Facebook’s Ethiopia moderators were based at the time, did not have jurisdiction over the case. The Kenyan high court in Nairobi ruled on Thursday that the case fell within the jurisdiction of the country’s courts.

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Meta faces £1.8bn lawsuit over claims it inflamed violence in Ethiopia (www.theguardian.com)
 

Article without signing up: https://archive.is/cYRJI

From the article:

Meta faces a $2.4bn (£1.8bn) lawsuit accusing the Facebook owner of inflaming violence in Ethiopia after the Kenyan high court said a legal case against the US tech group could go ahead. The case brought by two Ethiopian nationals calls on Facebook to alter its algorithm to stop promoting hateful material and incitement to violence, as well as hiring more content moderators in Africa. It is also seeking a $2.4bn “restitution fund” for victims of hate and violence incited on Facebook.

One of the claimants is the son of Prof Meareg Amare Abrha, who was murdered at his home in Ethiopia after his address and threatening posts were published on Facebook in 2021 during a civil war in the country. Another claimant is Fisseha Tekle, a former researcher at Amnesty International who published reports on violence committed during the conflict in Tigray in northern Ethiopia and received death threats on Facebook.

Meta has argued that courts in Kenya, where Facebook’s Ethiopia moderators were based at the time, did not have jurisdiction over the case. The Kenyan high court in Nairobi ruled on Thursday that the case fell within the jurisdiction of the country’s courts.

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Ghana unveils West Africa's largest floating solar project, boosting renewable energy ambitions (www.rfi.fr)
 

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/35457157

Accra – Ghana has launched West Africa's largest floating solar project, marking a significant step towards increasing its renewable energy capacity. The country aims to raise its share of renewable energy from the current 1% to 10% by 2030.

The pioneering 5-megawatt floating solar installation is situated on the Black Volta River and was engineered by Ghanaian engineers from the Bui Power Authority (BPA). This innovative project showcases Ghana's commitment to leveraging clean energy and reducing its carbon footprint.

The floating solar power plant is a groundbreaking solution that utilises photovoltaic modules on water bodies, optimising land use while enhancing the efficiency of the solar panels.

Additionally, it helps conserve water by reducing evaporation from the surface. This technology can be deployed on ponds, lakes, reservoirs, or other water bodies.

The successful completion of this project aligns with Ghana’s National Energy Plan, supporting the goal of increasing renewable energy penetration by 10% by 2030.

Deputy Director of Renewable Energy at the Bui Power Authority, Peter Acheampong, stated “We have completed the 5-megawatt project, and it is already generating power.”

Acheampong further revealed plans to expand the floating solar project: “There are plans to scale it up to approximately 65 megawatts. At BPA, our expansion efforts are guided by the country's renewable energy master plan,” he explained.

The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has made remarkable progress in the renewable energy sector. Before the floating solar project, the BPA commissioned its solar farm in 2020, which is generating 50 megawatts of power. The two projects cost US$48 million.

These solar plants are playing a crucial role in diversifying Ghana's energy mix and increasing its renewable energy production.

Other notable solar power plants successfully commissioned and operational in Ghana include the Kaleo Solar Power Plant (13 megawatts), Lawra Solar Plant (6.5 megawatts), and Navrongo Solar Plant (2.5 megawatts). The three projects cost €50.8 million.

Individuals are increasingly investing in renewable energy. Helios Solar Energy has commissioned Africa's largest rooftop solar installation, a 16.82-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) plant financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group at a cost of $17 million.

The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has designated six locations for future solar projects: Bawku, Yendi, Tumu, Sawla, Buipe, and Zebilla, all in the northern part of the country.

Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, outlined Ghana’s strategic focus on renewable energy, emphasising the development of solar, wind, and mini-hydro projects to meet the nation’s growing energy demands.

“To support our expanding economy and drive sustainable development, Ghana is prioritising solar, wind, and mini-hydro projects as part of our broader energy transition plan,” Jinapor stated.

He highlighted that increasing renewable energy consumption is essential for lowering the country’s carbon footprint, improving energy access, and fostering industrial growth.

"We will establish the Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund. This fund will support research and development of home-grown green technologies, provide solar-powered solutions for various sectors, and ease the financial burden of electricity tariffs on state institutions."

He added, “Solar, wind, and mini-hydro present immense opportunities for Ghana to meet its energy needs while minimising the environmental impact of fossil fuels.” He also noted that Ghana is well-positioned to harness these resources, with abundant solar energy potential, a vast coastline ideal for wind power, and multiple rivers suitable for mini-hydro power generation.

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Question: What resources do you recommend for workers living in underdeveloped countries to learn about unions and how to unionize? (sh.itjust.works)
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South Sudan opposition says its leader Machar has been arrested as UN warns of a renewed civil war (apnews.com)
 

First few paragraphs:

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s main opposition party said its leader Riek Machar has been arrested as the U.N. called on all parties to uphold the 2018 agreement that ended the country’s civil war.

The U.N. had warned on Monday that the country was teetering on the edge of a renewed civil war after fighting in the north between an armed group allied to Machar and government forces.

Machar was “in confinement by the government” and his life was “at risk,” opposition spokesperson Pal Mai Deng said in a video address to the media Wednesday night.

The head of the U.N mission in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, said following reports of the detention of Machar, all parties should “exercise restraint and uphold the Revitalized Peace Agreement.”

South Sudan’s five-year civil war, in which 400,000 people were killed, ended in a 2018 peace agreement that brought President Salva Kiir and Machar together in a unity government.

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