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Mastodon app privacy vs. Threads (Meta).

Ugh. As much I hate Facebook, I’ll use this over Twitter any day of the week.

Why can’t Bluesky just get me a damn invite?!
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Meta to launch its new Threads app this week as Twitter falls apart https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/03/meta-threads-launch/

Meta to launch its new Threads app this week as Twitter falls apart

Twitter users have been facing a lot of issues over the past few months, but things got even worse last...

9to5Mac
LOL! Wut?!
An unfortunate decision, but student loan forgiveness doesn’t address the real problem. Tuition costs have exploded in the past few decades. Why we wouldn’t want to educate our populous is beyond me. A college degree should be accessible to anyone who wants one. Education makes America stronger.
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Supreme Court rejects Biden student loan forgiveness plan https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/06/30/supreme-court-decision-student-loan-forgiveness/
Supreme Court rejects Biden student loan forgiveness plan

President Biden insisted his administration has the authority to forgive student loan debt under the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003.

The Washington Post
Missed it by one year, @kaopine
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Report: Hyundai finally adding wireless CarPlay support to more cars starting this year https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/27/hyundai-wireless-carplay-all-cars/
Report: Hyundai finally adding wireless CarPlay support to more cars starting this year

Hyundai’s complicated relationship with CarPlay might soon get a little bit easier to understand. A new report this week suggests...

9to5Mac
Funny, but that green bubble stigma is real. It outweighs a slightly better camera and the need for a lightning cable. https://youtu.be/MIeJ-etE36o
#BestPhonesForever: Plateau

YouTube
Oh boo-hoo, Comcast. Sorry accountability and transparency is so hard.
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Comcast complains to FCC that listing all of its monthly fees is too hard https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/06/comcast-complains-to-fcc-that-listing-all-of-its-monthly-fees-is-too-hard/
Comcast complains to FCC that listing all of its monthly fees is too hard

Comcast blasted for seeking "loopholes" in rule requiring disclosure of all fees.

Ars Technica
It’s a good deal and the black looks sick.
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Microsoft announces new $350, 1 TB Carbon Black Xbox Series S https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/microsoft-announces-new-350-1-tb-xbox-series-s/
Microsoft announces new $350 1TB Carbon Black Xbox Series S

"Carbon Black" edition will launch worldwide on September 1.

Ars Technica
Addressing the community about changes to our API

>How do you address the concerns of users who feel that Reddit has become increasingly profit-driven and less focused on community...

reddit
Meh. I’ve heard it all before.
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Trump says he’s been charged in Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/06/08/trump-classified-documents-mar-a-lago/
Trump charged in classified documents case, second indictment in months

Donald Trump was charged with illegal retention of government secrets, obstruction of justice, false statements and conspiracy. His arraignment is Tuesday.

The Washington Post