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