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As 2025 rolls on, it is becoming clear that running a website and supplying other services has got a wee bit more expensive. If you enjoy what I do and want to support me, then… Support me!
Facebook ordered to stop targeted ads to UK women
This is an interesting development, with Facebook being ordered to stop targeted ads at a UK women. Now if enough people complain legally I can see either ads being stopped in the UK (doubtful) or… Facebook ordered to stop targeted ads to UK women
Meta stealing copyrighted work?
I am seeing multiple people alleging Meta stole huge amounts of copyrighted works, with currently the most mentioned one is where Meta knowingly downloaded 82tb! of data pertaining to books and then used that to… Meta stealing copyrighted work?
Bluesky adds 3 min videos and more!
Bluesky has added 3 minute video uploads and DM filters in its last update to V1.99. There are also changes to allow you to Mute more easily an account. See the post below for more… Bluesky adds 3 min videos and more!
Increased costs heap pressure on “free” platforms
I have recently received the latest in the rounds of price increases for several services I offer people. In general there has been a big rise in costs of around 20% but more significantly I… Increased costs heap pressure on “free” platforms
Worrying fediverse trend
I am seeing a worrying fediverse trend recently, the growth is nowhere as large as it should be. Fedidb is showing slow growth but in reality, well the truth is far different. I am noticing… Worrying fediverse trend
A few news items!
Excite Audio has released its first synth in the Bloom series – Bloom Synth Atmosphere. Look out for a quick review soon! https://www.excite-audio.com/bloomsynthatmosphere Prism Live studio has had an update which adds a simple dual… A few news items!
How Americans view social media bosses?
News has come in that Americans view Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the bosses of X/Twitter and Meta, poorly. Not a shock to me, but this is why there is a real shift happening away… How Americans view social media bosses?