The Penguin of Evil

@etchedpixels
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Retired Linux hacker, gamer, retrocomputing, model trains

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Ah BTW. Today I got these in a box.

New, by me: Mounir Idrassi, the developer of the popular file encryption software Veracrypt, says Microsoft has locked his account used for sending software updates, and warned that Windows users who encrypt their PCs with his software may soon find it "impossible to boot," Idrassi tells me.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/veracrypt-encryption-software-windows-microsoft-lock-boot-issues/

Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account | TechCrunch

The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent device owners from booting up their computers.

TechCrunch

Remember when @pluralistic highlighted Chamberlain’s closing down of MyQ’s APIs so they could force ads into your app?

Well here’s the next step in their #enshittification plan: partnering with #Honda to charge you a subscription to open your own garage door from your own car.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb2fEBW0oDA

Honda Puts Its Garage Door Opener Behind a Paywall

YouTube

Reminder - don't buy your inverters and batteries and solar from someone whose systems depend on cloud services.

https://caseboard.io/cases/3bce5889-8fa9-4961-804f-a9a407993ef3

Givenergy Ltd - Caseboard

Case Number: CR-2026-LDS-000357, Case Name: Givenergy Ltd, List: Companies, Case Filed: 7 Apr 2026

🔒Want to build privacy tools that protect people worldwide? The Tor Project is hiring a Senior Android Engineer/Mobile Team Lead to own the technical direction of Tor Browser for Android & lead a brand-new mobile team. Deadline to apply: April 10. 👉 torproject.org/about/jobs/senior-mobile-team-lead

The Iranian regime continues to mock America and Trump
#AureFreePress #wariniran

More News at @Free_Press

👀🇺🇸 Investors placed a huge ~$950 million bet that oil prices would fall just hours before the U.S. and Iran agreed a ceasefire, selling large volumes of Brent and U.S. crude futures ahead of the announcement, - Reuters

April's Linux Install Party has been confirmed! There are plenty of spots still available, book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/linux-install-party-central-library-tickets-1985661443831

📍 Edinburgh Central Library, George IV Bridge
📅 25th April
🕒 10:30 - 13:30

Linux Install Party @ Central Library

Explore the freedom of Linux

Eventbrite

Skoda developed (with the University of Salford) an all-mechanical bicycle bell that bypasses active noise cancellation (ANC) in headphones.
https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/skoda-world/skoda-duobell-a-bicycle-bell-that-outsmarts-even-smart-headphones/
It's tuned to 750hz, which is a "blind spot" in most ANC headphone processing.
There is also a resonator for a higher frequency, and the hammer produces irregular strikes, confusing the ANC further, and making pedestrians look behind them faster.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDaVPfpQvPI

Research:
https://cdn.skoda-storyboard.com/2026/04/Skoda-DuoBell-Research-final_cf127752.pdf

#BikeTooter

Škoda DuoBell: A bicycle bell that outsmarts even smart headphones - Škoda Storyboard

Pedestrians wearing headphones are exposed to an increased risk of accidents. In an effort to reduce collisions with cyclists, Škoda Auto, in collaboration with scientists, introduces an innovative bicycle bell whose sound can penetrate even active noise cancellation systems. In doing so, it helps prevent injuries to both pedestrians and cyclists.

Škoda Storyboard
RT: @declassifiedUK Here is the list of the MPs who were officers and supporters of Labour Friends of Israel before it suddenly removed this page from its website.