Tofu Musubi

@Hawaii@mastodon.world
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Hello Mastodon, my name is Rob. I'm a relatively normal person but with a weird accent. I've lived in four countries, at least as many alternative universes, and countless alternative realities. I'm fascinated with all sorts of cultures, languages, music, and foods. Some folks know me as a #writer, a lay #Buddhist, a #rabbit adopter, a #vegan, or a #photographer. I'm a #survivor of childhood abuse, so support children's issues and #MentalHealth. Nice to meet you!
Pronouns:he / him
Location:Milky Way, at least for the next month or so
Mauka or Makai:both
LibraryThing:https://www.librarything.com/catalog/TofuMusubi

New Vivaldi release for Windows, Mac & Linux. We got some cool stuff for you and we avoided AI, so enjoy!

#Windows #Macos #Linux #Browser #Vivaldi #Computer #AI

https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-7-8-launches-with-message-to-big-tech-humans-dont-need-ai-babysitters/

Vivaldi 7.8 launches with message to Big Tech: humans don’t need AI babysitters | Vivaldi Browser

While other browsers race to add AI features nobody asked for, Vivaldi ships the most advanced tab multitasking system ever built for a browser…

Vivaldi Browser

True, but surprising to see in 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦:

"#Wikipedia is needed now more than ever, 25 years on."
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00074-1

"The online encyclopedia is an antidote to an increasingly poisoned information ecosystem. Researchers should help to nourish it."

Wikipedia is needed now more than ever, 25 years on

The online encyclopedia is an antidote to an increasingly poisoned information ecosystem. Researchers should help to nourish it.

human-made, non-AI #lofi #music, with the video track being real humans sitting in a poppy field, is something I discovered this morning & am passing on to you all, cool kids of the fediverse, on this fine Wednesday afternoon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__1uVWUSJe4

Human no AI lofi Music in a Real Poppy Field · Dreamy Drawing Session with our Pup

YouTube

Just inked my Asvine pen with “Winter Night” from Dominant Industry 🌸 It has faint pearl glitter which is very pretty but still flows well in the pen.

#Ink #DominantIndustry

Just a bit of #urbansketching today. I gave the other one away to the person in the sketch. Yep, if you find me, you can have one free-- not that it's a value or anything.
Our pick of positive trends and unique global achievements from 2025 🎆 🎆 Starting the year on an optimistic note! 🤩
https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/most-beautiful-news-of-the-year/
Moral low ground: App Store is rife with AI 'nudify' apps

While Grok faced most of the heat in the AI porn backlash, Apple isn't doing itself any favors by allowing dozens of "nudify" apps to stay in the App Store.

AppleInsider

This isn't going to sit well with a lot of these people.

Tech Crunch: Apple tells Patreon to move creators to in-app purchase for subscriptions by November https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/apple-tells-patreon-to-move-creators-to-in-app-purchase-for-subscriptions-by-november/ @TechCrunch @Sarahp

MacRumors: Apple Will Soon Take Up to a 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators on iOS https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/28/patreon-apple-tax/ @macrumors #Apple #Patreon

Apple tells Patreon to move creators to in-app purchase for subscriptions by November | TechCrunch

Patreon isn’t happy about Apple’s new subscription billing mandate, arguing Apple’s shifting rules create uncertainty for creators.

TechCrunch

A random Goblin Week comic reminding you to always consult your goblin friends re matters of the heart.

#goblinweek #goblinweek2026 #goblin #comic #mastoArt

Today I learned that #seattle Public Library has their own streaming platform where they pay local artists a licensing fee and then library card holders can listen for free! https://playback.spl.org/

Shout out to Mood Machine by Liz Pelly for introducing me to local library streaming services. #resisttechmonopolies