Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden / is on Nostr

Senior firestarter at BBC RD, emergent technology expert and serial social geek event organiser.
http://www.cubicgarden.com | @cubicgarden@twitter.com

Last Notes

2024-06-06 22:18:33

Bluesky and Mastodon users can now talk to each other with Bridgy Fed
Bluesky and Mastodon users can now talk to each other with Bridgy Fed | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/05/bluesky-and-mastodon-users-can-now-talk-to-each-other-with-bridgy-fed/
> Bridgy Fed is one of the efforts aimed at connecting the fediverse with the web, Bluesky and, perhaps later, other networks like Nostr.
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2024-05-18 22:37:21

X/twitter no longer works on Firefox with privacy feature enabled | Cybernews
https://cybernews.com/news/x-twitter-not-working-on-firefox/
> Mozilla Firefox users can no longer access social network X (former Twitter) if they have Enhanced Tracking Protection enabled.
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2024-04-23 22:21:11

Wondering what happened to https://music.freediverse.com?
Looks like I will reverting to my old #Peertube instance

2024-04-20 06:57:47

As I pass through the EU Visa check, as the "others" was busy. I silently if its ok gesturing with my British passport, and a silent please take me back. 🙏
The boarder security guards asks if I miss being in the EU?
I tell them absolutely, they smile and tell me to say hello to Boris when I get back 😅
#brexit
#BrexitDisaster

2024-03-20 00:08:10

How the Fediverse interops with @npub1sv8…afz9's Threads via #fediforum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGEVy-CjBBg
Looks like the right decisions and recommendations were taken and being implemented.

2024-02-17 20:43:44

"Illegal to break encryption," the European Court of Human Rights rules | TechRadar
https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/illegal-to-break-encryption-the-european-court-of-human-rights-rules
> "A victory for civil liberties," say privacy experts
The European Court of Human Rights banned all legal efforts of weakening encryption of secure communications in Europe.
If only the UK was in Europe
*ducks for cover*
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2024-02-14 14:26:53

Classic books including @npub1hyk…3p33 's eastern standard tribe... At #Takk nq, Manchester
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2024-02-08 15:22:49

Big news for #C2PA
Google has joined Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, or #C2PA.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/business/media/google-ai.html
https://www.axios.com/2024/02/08/google-adobe-label-artificial-intelligence-deepfakes
Worth saying @npub1vcz…23ql are part of the C2PA along side many others including Adobe, Microsoft, etc

2023-12-23 09:46:51

High-speed train company Hyperloop One shuts down
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67801235
> Based on an Elon Musk idea, with previous backing from Richard Branson, the firm will close this month.
Enough said!
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2023-12-01 13:52:13

When I mentioned to @npub1w7a…tpn3 about listening to his interview yesterday. His answer was which one?
Now I know... unless there is another one...?
1. https://dot-social.simplecast.com/episodes/evan-prodromou
2. https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly/episodes/759?
Such a great pioneer and in typical GTD way, we also started something around the future of ethical dating. Look out for more soon or get in touch!
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2023-11-07 01:00:48

RIP to the wonderful force of nature Molly Holzschlag / Molly.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_Holzschlag
https://cubicgarden.com/2023/11/07/rip-to-the-wonderful-force-of-nature-molly/

2023-08-22 23:11:32

Context collapse with Beeper
I have been meaning to write about context collapse with beeper for a long while. Not certain its quite right but its the best word to describe how it can feel using Beeper
https://cubicgarden.com/2023/08/23/context-collapse-with-beeper/

2023-08-22 22:19:53

Pretty sweet that Beeper.com (still invite only sorry) now supports widget/bots.
https://github.com/beeper/sdk-docs/blob/main/Widgets.md#currently-available-widgets
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/61036090/262389329-e6eb4f78-1931-45a0-9b5e-f5685a2aaccf.mp4
Still need to write about context collapse with Beeper soon.

2023-08-15 10:25:09

Apply to join the StoryJam: REVEAL
https://storytellers.link/story-jam-reveal/
Exploring the secret life of media in Utrecht, Netherlands.
15-17th Sept
Exploring how storytelling can act as a powerful tool to help uncover hidden structures behind the media we use every day.
While casting a light on invisible technical and social processes that underlie the media landscape we are immersed in.
Register before 18 Aug using here - https://storytellers.link/story-jam-reveal/apply
See last year here - https://vimeo.com/768693318

2023-08-04 11:08:57

Watching out for CDC's (Cult of the dead Cow) new encryption system #Veilid - https://veilid.com/
More information in this news story - https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/08/02/encryption-dead-cow-cult-apps-def-con/
Wonder what @npub1zxn…7s3u think about this?

2023-05-30 23:46:36

Welcome to #Manchester @npub1hyk…3p33, we rolled out a lovely sunset for you yesterday
Don't forget there are still a few tickets to see Cory in conversation with me at Waterstones on deansgate today.
https://www.waterstones.com/events/in-conversation-with-cory-doctorow/manchester-deansgate
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