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The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHZTeEN2HT0

What does online age verification laws actually have to do with the ENABLING of collecting data from children, China's surveillance and censorship laws, and the profits of companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google? A lot more than you think.

In this episode of Plain Meaning, I break down the real agenda behind the push for operating system age verification. From California's Digital Age Assurance Act to federal proposals in Congress, they have come from the same source. I trace who benefits, what laws get quietly gutted in the process, and why the timing lines up suspiciously with China's own digital surveillance rollout.

What you'll learn:
— Why Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta all win if these laws pass
— How age verification effectively nullifies existing laws that protect you and your children like COPPA and the Privacy Act of 1974
— What already happened in the UK under the Online Safety Act — and why it matters for America
— The striking parallels between Apple's product rollouts and China's surveillance
— Why this isn't about protecting kids at all but more about removing the remaining barriers SO THEY CAN TRACK THEM

This is Part 1 of the Plain Meaning 12-part Plain Meaning Special Report. Links to all episodes will appear as they're released.

The Real Reason Behind Online Age Verification Laws
The rest are coming soon...

California's law takes effect January 2027. There is still time — but not much.

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety #COPPA #BigTech #ChildOnlineSafety #Surveillance #Apple #Google #Meta #Facebook #DigitalID #PlainMeaning #PrivacyRights #ChinaTech #InternetFreedom #DataPrivacy #OperatingSystem #TechPolicy #ParentsRights #China #PrivacyAct

#AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #OnlineSafety

#AgeVerification #NationalID #Surveillance #Censorship #PlainMeaning

Finally!

Something to do with all those PS5s that'll no longer be in use.

PlayStation 5 Linux project expands to support more 7.0 firmware

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/playstation-5-linux-project-expands-to-support-more-7-0-firmware/

#PlayStation5 #Linux #Sony #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Tech #Gaming

CentOS Stream vs #AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux vs Oracle Linux for VPS Hosting This article provides a detailed comparison of #CentOS Stream vs AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux vs Oracle Linux for VPS ...
Continued 👉 #operatingsystem #centosstream #vpsguide #ostemplates #centosstream #rockylinux #oraclelinux

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Ever fancied a Framework laptop but you bought a MacBook instead?

Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs with the M3 series SoC

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/asahi-linux-now-officially-supports-macs-with-the-m3-series-soc/

#AsahiLinux #Macs #Apple #AppleSilicon #Linux #OperatingSystem #OpenSource #Hardware #Tech

Triglav gem is a fork of the original GEM that is compatible with #Atari ST TOS, provided by a buildin 68k CPU emulator. It runs on #Linux.

https://github.com/triglav-os/gem

#retrocomputing #operatingsystem

Schneller Blick in PC DOS 6.3 .. die DOS-Shell sieht ja eigentlich vertraut aus wie immer, aber dass der "E" Editor noch nichtmal 'ne Mausunterstützung hatte, geht ja mal gar nicht! Für 1994 hätte ich das schon damals etwas antiquiert gefunden! 🤮

Ich bleib dabei, mein Lieblings-DOS ist entweder IBM DOS 5.02, MS-DOS 6.22 oder PC DOS 2000! 😎

Alles nur Spaß!

#PCDOS #DOS #IBMPC #IBMDOS #Retro #RetroComputing #90s #90er
#Diskette #FloppyDisk #OperatingSystem #Preservation

Jetzt hab ich schließlich doch noch eine Vollversion von PC DOS 6.3 für meine Sammlung gefunden. Das hat ja gedauert; die scheint ziemlich selten zu sein. Ich hatte zunächst nur eine Upgradeversion gefunden gehabt und die ist natürlich eher unpraktisch für die Installation in einer sauberen 86Box VM.

Die wandern jetzt natürlich beide in mein Diskettenarchiv! :computerfairies:

#PCDOS #DOS #IBMPC #IBMDOS #Retro #RetroComputing #90s #90er #Diskette #FloppyDisk #OperatingSystem #Preservation

#RISC_OS folks: New #MerlinProject YouTube video update with 3D Graphics API and RISC OS Merlin booting via #GRUB on #x86 and #KVM! More details and link to the video here:

https://www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums/13/topics/20466

#riscos #OpenSource #Kernel #OperatingSystem #Acorn

Reflective LCD Slabtop Terminal Runs Homebrewed Solar OS

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/06/26/reflective-lcd-slabtop-terminal-runs-homebrewed-solar-os/

Hi everyone! 👋 I know it's been a while since I was last here, but I had a very specific reason for it. I've spent the last few months with my small team intensely developing a project I mentioned to you once before. Every moment of my inactivity here was simply coding, designing the architecture, and endlessly solving problems :heart_cybre:

Today, I am proud to announce - LibreConnect has moved past the phase of vague plans and become a fully functional app! :flan_hurrah:

We managed to deliver what was absolutely most important to us - an ecosystem connecting your 💻 computer and 📱 smartphone that respects your privacy 100%. Zero external clouds and hidden telemetry. Everything is based exclusively on a direct P2P connection within your local network and strong E2E encryption 🔐

So, what can our app actually do?
- Virtual camera and microphone from your phone :blobcatcamera:
- Mobile device file manager right from your PC 📁
- Notification and clipboard synchronization 📋
- Receiving and sending SMS/MMS from your computer 💬
- Two-way media playback control 🎵
- Remote keyboard and presentation control from your phone :ablobcatbongokeyboard:
- Finding your phone by triggering a loud alarm (overriding silent mode) 🚨
- And a few other minor conveniences :sparkles_fiery:

We also made sure the project is truly cross-platform. LibreConnect runs natively on :linux: Linux, :apple_inc: macOS, :windows: Windows, and :robot_3: Android. It's worth mentioning that the app isn't limited to just x86_64 architecture - we support ARM64 as well! To make updates easier, we've set up our own F-Droid repository, along with native packages for Linux package managers (APT, DNF, Pacman) :fdroid: :archlinux:

The code is 100% open-source under the GNU GPL v3.0 license :github: However, I have to be honest - the project is still very young. The app is highly usable, but it still requires optimization, might have some silly bugs, and can occasionally be unstable 🐛

That's why we need you so much right now. For the continued development of this app to make any sense, we need a small but engaged user base. I encourage you to install it, test it out, and report bugs, and for those interested - to join the project as contributors (you'll find a CONTRIBUTING.md in the repo) 🤝

If you like our vision, leaving a star ⭐ on our GitHub repository is the form of support we would appreciate the most. It's these stars that will allow us to take the project out into the world! Because of this, for the next few days, my activity here will focus mainly on promoting the app and its features - we need your help to build the right momentum. Thank you in advance for your support! :blobheartcat:

You can find all other info here:
:finger_point: https://libreconnect.one

#LibreConnect #Privacy #PrivacyByDesign #OpenSource #FOSS #Freedom #Software #FreeSoftware #Libre #BigTech #Tech #Technology #Dev #Programming #Code #App #Apps #CPlusPlus #Qt #Phone #PC #Computer #OS #OperatingSystem #Linux #RaspberryPi #Apple #Mac #Windows #Android #FDroid #Obtainium

Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray gets its first snapshot release

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/05/ubuntu-26-10-stonking-stingray-snapshot-1/

😆 A 13-year-old wrote a whole 32-bit OS from scratch in C in just 14 days, complete with GUI, TCP/IP, and a filesystem. Meanwhile, professional developers everywhere are still struggling to add a new button to their 10-year-old Java apps. 🚀👶
https://github.com/Luka12-dev/AurionOS #13YearOldDeveloper #CProgramming #OperatingSystem #Innovation #YoungTalent #HackerNews #ngated

(Linux news in previous posts)

FOSS NEWS

Godot 4.7 Making Progress On Vulkan Ray-Tracing:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Godot-4.7-Dev-1-Vulkan-RT

Buckshot Roulette dev becomes a major Godot Engine donor:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/buckshot-roulette-dev-becomes-a-major-godot-engine-donor/

Blender 5.1 Lands Raycast Nodes, Blender Adjusting Release Cycle Moving Forward:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Blender-5.1-Raycast-Nodes

DreamWorks' OpenMoonRay 2.40 Introduces New GUI, Light Path Visualizer:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/DreamWorks-OpenMoonRay-2.40

PeaZip 10.9 Open-Source Archive Manager Released with Improved User Experience:
https://9to5linux.com/peazip-10-9-open-source-archive-manager-released-with-improved-user-experience

Offpunk 3.0 "A Community is Born" Release:
https://ploum.net/2026-02-09-offpunk3.html

FosseryWeb progress report: bye AI, hello custom script:
https://social.linux.pizza/@fosserytech/116073595143789630

Burner Todo progress report: solid progress, but various Qt quirks:
https://social.linux.pizza/@fosserytech/116073607252959643

OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Support for DCO Linux Kernel Module, mbedTLS 4:
https://9to5linux.com/openvpn-2-7-released-with-support-for-dco-linux-kernel-module-mbedtls-4

IPFire DBL Launches as a Community-Powered Domain Blocking for Everyone:
https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-dbl-launches-as-a-community-powered-domain-blocking-for-everyone

Vim 9.2 Is Out with Comprehensive Completion, Wayland Support, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/vim-9-2-is-out-with-comprehensive-completion-wayland-support-and-more

Intel Recently Shelved Numerous Open-Source Projects:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-OSS-Projects-Ended-2025

ESLint 10.0 brings tracked JSX references, enhanced RuleTester API, and other improvements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/2/eslint-10-0-brings-tracked-jsx-references-enhanced-ruletester-api-and-other-improvements/

Go 1.26 Introduces Two Language Changes, New Performance Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Go-1.26-Released

LLVM 22.1-rc3 Released - LLVM To Provide Windows ARM Release Binaries Moving Forward:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/LLVM-22.1-rc3-Released

Intel Ends Work On Quantum Compiler Open-Source Bits:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Quantum-Passes-OSS-End

Haiku OS Lands Improved Touchpad Support, Still Working Toward Beta 6:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Haiku-OS-January-2026

Redox OS Gets Cargo & The Rust Compiler Running On This Open-Source OS:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-January-2026

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #Godot #Blender #OpenMoonRay #PeaZip #Offpunk #FosseryWeb #BurnerTodo #OpenVPN #IPFire #DBL #Vim #ESLint #Go #LLVM #Intel #Haiku #Redox #OS #GameEngine #JavaScript #Programming #Animation #VPN #Browser #WebBrowser #ProgrammingLanguage #OperatingSystem #Zip #FosseryTech

@gnome OS transitioning to a general-purpose Linux distribution
https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Gnome-OS-Transitioning-Toward-a-General-Purpose-Distro
#GNOME #Linux #OperatingSystem #desktop #OpenSource #carbonOS #FOSS

@gnome OS transitioning to a general-purpose Linux distribution
https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Gnome-OS-Transitioning-Toward-a-General-Purpose-Distro
#GNOME #Linux #OperatingSystem #desktop #OpenSource #carbonOS #FOSS

@gnome OS transitioning to a general-purpose Linux distribution
https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Gnome-OS-Transitioning-Toward-a-General-Purpose-Distro
#GNOME #Linux #OperatingSystem #desktop #OpenSource #carbonOS #FOSS

@gnome OS transitioning to a general-purpose Linux distribution
https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Gnome-OS-Transitioning-Toward-a-General-Purpose-Distro
#GNOME #Linux #OperatingSystem #desktop #OpenSource #carbonOS #FOSS

@gnome OS transitioning to a general-purpose Linux distribution
https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Gnome-OS-Transitioning-Toward-a-General-Purpose-Distro
#GNOME #Linux #OperatingSystem #desktop #OpenSource #carbonOS #FOSS

If a person wants to block all IP addresses related to #GAFAM and #CloucHore, that is, put in the #firewall all the #IPAdresses related to those companies at the #operatingSystem level...

...is there an easy way to find those addresses?

:wink:

#deleteGAFAM #deleteGoogle #deleteFacebook #deleteAmazon #deleteApple #deleteMicrosoft #deleteCloucHore #privacy #reclaimYourData #security #internetSecurity #DNSLeaks #DNS #newInternet #useTor #useI2P #endMassSurveillance

Public release of iOS 13 hits September 19, but iPadOS is coming September 30 - Enlarge / The just-announced iPhone 11 running iOS 13. (credit: Samuel Axon)
CUPERTINO, Calif.—Ap... more: https://arstechnica.com/?p=1563179 #operatingsystem. #macoscatalina #watchos6 #watchos #tvos13 #apple #ios13 #macos #tech #tvos #ios