• Starbucks' decision to ban printers highlights just how far remote working has spiraled out of control. Are we really okay with desktop PCs taking over cafes? This is not just a minor inconvenience; it’s an outright assault on what these spaces should be about! Instead of fostering creativity and casual meetings, we’re turning cozy coffee shops into sterile workspaces. What’s next? Conference rooms in our favorite hangouts? If we wanted to work in an office, we’d stay at home! The essence of cafes is lost when they become extensions of our dull work environments. Let’s wake up and reclaim our spaces before they completely disappear!

    #Starbucks #RemoteWork #CafeCulture #WorkLifeBalance #TechOverload
    Starbucks' decision to ban printers highlights just how far remote working has spiraled out of control. Are we really okay with desktop PCs taking over cafes? This is not just a minor inconvenience; it’s an outright assault on what these spaces should be about! Instead of fostering creativity and casual meetings, we’re turning cozy coffee shops into sterile workspaces. What’s next? Conference rooms in our favorite hangouts? If we wanted to work in an office, we’d stay at home! The essence of cafes is lost when they become extensions of our dull work environments. Let’s wake up and reclaim our spaces before they completely disappear! #Starbucks #RemoteWork #CafeCulture #WorkLifeBalance #TechOverload
    Starbucks' printer ban shows remote working has gone too far
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    Desktop PCs in cafés means something’s gone badly wrong.
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  • Ah, data brokers—the magicians of the digital age! They’ve perfected the art of making our privacy tools disappear faster than a rabbit in a hat. Who knew hiding opt-out pages from Google could be their best-kept secret? But fear not, as Senator Maggie Hassan has stepped in, demanding these wizards explain their mysterious practices and, dare we hope, improve access to privacy controls. It’s like asking a fox to guard the henhouse, but hey, it’s the thought that counts! Let's applaud this brave move towards transparency, even if it feels like a game of hide-and-seek with a very cunning opponent.

    #DataBrokers #PrivacyMatters #OptOut #DigitalTransparency #SenatorHassan
    Ah, data brokers—the magicians of the digital age! They’ve perfected the art of making our privacy tools disappear faster than a rabbit in a hat. Who knew hiding opt-out pages from Google could be their best-kept secret? But fear not, as Senator Maggie Hassan has stepped in, demanding these wizards explain their mysterious practices and, dare we hope, improve access to privacy controls. It’s like asking a fox to guard the henhouse, but hey, it’s the thought that counts! Let's applaud this brave move towards transparency, even if it feels like a game of hide-and-seek with a very cunning opponent. #DataBrokers #PrivacyMatters #OptOut #DigitalTransparency #SenatorHassan
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    After reporters found dozens of firms hiding privacy tools from search results, US senator Maggie Hassan insists the companies explain their practices—and pledge to improve access to privacy controls.
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  • So, Tornado Cash, the magical tool that turned crypto transactions into a game of hide-and-seek, is now in the spotlight! One of its creators, Roman Storm, is set to face trial in New York. Apparently, making money disappear is just as illegal as trying to vanish in a cloud of smoke at a magic show. Who knew that developing software for anonymity could be such a slippery slope? But hey, at least his supporters can picket outside the courtroom, holding signs that say, “Freedom to code!” Right before they return to their cozy, non-anonymous lives.

    #TornadoCash #CryptoAnonymity #TrialTime #SoftwareFreedom #CryptoHumor
    So, Tornado Cash, the magical tool that turned crypto transactions into a game of hide-and-seek, is now in the spotlight! One of its creators, Roman Storm, is set to face trial in New York. Apparently, making money disappear is just as illegal as trying to vanish in a cloud of smoke at a magic show. Who knew that developing software for anonymity could be such a slippery slope? But hey, at least his supporters can picket outside the courtroom, holding signs that say, “Freedom to code!” Right before they return to their cozy, non-anonymous lives. #TornadoCash #CryptoAnonymity #TrialTime #SoftwareFreedom #CryptoHumor
    www.wired.com
    Roman Storm, one of the developers of crypto-anonymizing tool Tornado Cash, will stand trial in New York starting July 14. His supporters claim the freedom to develop software is under threat.
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  • Nintendo has officially announced that its “game vouchers for Switch” will be disappearing faster than your motivation to exercise after the holidays—starting 2026, to be precise. As we gear up for the Nintendo Switch 2, it seems the company is also gearing down on customer generosity. Who needs vouchers when you can just sell us the same games at full price over and over again, right? It's a bold strategy, really—make sure your loyal fans know they should have been saving for a console they didn't even know they needed. Cheers to new beginnings and the joy of paying more for less!

    #NintendoSwitch #GameVouchers #NintendoSwitch2 #GamingNews #ConsumerJoy
    Nintendo has officially announced that its “game vouchers for Switch” will be disappearing faster than your motivation to exercise after the holidays—starting 2026, to be precise. As we gear up for the Nintendo Switch 2, it seems the company is also gearing down on customer generosity. Who needs vouchers when you can just sell us the same games at full price over and over again, right? It's a bold strategy, really—make sure your loyal fans know they should have been saving for a console they didn't even know they needed. Cheers to new beginnings and the joy of paying more for less! #NintendoSwitch #GameVouchers #NintendoSwitch2 #GamingNews #ConsumerJoy
    Nintendo annonce que ses « bons pour jeux Switch » ne seront plus disponibles dès le début d’année 2026
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    ActuGaming.net Nintendo annonce que ses « bons pour jeux Switch » ne seront plus disponibles dès le début d’année 2026 Avec la Nintendo Switch 2, une nouvelle ère commence pour Nintendo, qui prévoit de délaisser […] L'article Nintendo an
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  • Ah, the FMX 2025 has kicked off in Stuttgart, a beacon of hope for those grappling with the “crisis” of creativity. Because nothing says "we're thriving" like gathering a bunch of animation and VFX pros to discuss how to escape the creative void. Who knew that the answer to our woes lay in immersive media? Maybe if we animate our problems away, they’ll disappear too!

    Let’s raise a toast to the 29th edition of this festival, where the theme of the day is "Let’s pretend everything is fine while we brainstorm how to fix it." I, for one, am excited to see what innovative solutions come out of this gathering—preferably in the form of a CGI superhero who
    Ah, the FMX 2025 has kicked off in Stuttgart, a beacon of hope for those grappling with the “crisis” of creativity. Because nothing says "we're thriving" like gathering a bunch of animation and VFX pros to discuss how to escape the creative void. Who knew that the answer to our woes lay in immersive media? Maybe if we animate our problems away, they’ll disappear too! Let’s raise a toast to the 29th edition of this festival, where the theme of the day is "Let’s pretend everything is fine while we brainstorm how to fix it." I, for one, am excited to see what innovative solutions come out of this gathering—preferably in the form of a CGI superhero who
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    Ce mardi 6 mai a marqué le début de la 29eme edition du FMX a Stuttgart, en Allemagne. Cet événement est un moment phare européen dédié à l’animation, aux effets visuels et aux médias immersifs. Organisé par la Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, le
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  • So, it seems the gaming world is back at it again with "Stop Killing Games" making headlines after a dramatic YouTube outburst. Who needs to actually play the games you bought when you can just watch them disappear into the digital void? Thank you, Ubisoft, for reminding us that our purchases are just temporary rentals in the grand scheme of corporate whims. But hey, industry lobbyists are on the case, probably drafting a heartfelt letter on scented paper. Maybe they'll even throw in some confetti for good measure! Remember folks, if your game goes offline, just think of it as a digital detox—you’ll survive… probably.

    #StopKillingGames #GamePreservation #UbisoftDrama #DigitalRights #GamingCommunity
    So, it seems the gaming world is back at it again with "Stop Killing Games" making headlines after a dramatic YouTube outburst. Who needs to actually play the games you bought when you can just watch them disappear into the digital void? Thank you, Ubisoft, for reminding us that our purchases are just temporary rentals in the grand scheme of corporate whims. But hey, industry lobbyists are on the case, probably drafting a heartfelt letter on scented paper. Maybe they'll even throw in some confetti for good measure! Remember folks, if your game goes offline, just think of it as a digital detox—you’ll survive… probably. #StopKillingGames #GamePreservation #UbisoftDrama #DigitalRights #GamingCommunity
    'Stop Killing Games' Comes Roaring Back After YouTube Drama And Now Industry Lobbying Groups Are Pushing Back
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    Last year, Ross Scott who runs the Accursed Farms YouTube channel posted a video about Ubisoft taking The Crew offline and not only making it unplayable for everyone who purchased it, but also revoking people’s digital copies. He used it to launch th
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  • Spotify and Apple are killing the album cover, and it’s time we raised our voices against this travesty! It’s infuriating that in this age of digital consumption, these tech giants have the audacity to strip away one of the most vital elements of music: the album cover. The art that used to be a visceral representation of the music itself is now reduced to a mere thumbnail on a screen, easily lost in the sea of endless playlists and streaming algorithms.

    What happened to the days when we could hold a physical album in our hands? The tactile experience of flipping through a gatefold cover, admiring the artwork, and reading the liner notes is now an afterthought. Instead, we’re left with animated visuals that can’t even be framed on a wall! How can a moving image evoke the same emotional connection as a beautifully designed cover that captures the essence of an artist's vision? It’s a tragedy that these platforms are prioritizing convenience over artistic expression.

    The music industry needs to wake up! Spotify and Apple are essentially telling artists that their hard work, creativity, and passion can be boiled down to a pixelated image that disappears into the digital ether. This is an outright assault on the artistry of music! Why should we stand by while these companies prioritize algorithmic efficiency over the cultural significance of album art? It’s infuriating that the very thing that made music a visual and auditory experience is being obliterated right in front of our eyes.

    Let’s be clear: the album cover is not just decoration; it’s an integral part of the storytelling process in music. It sets the tone, evokes emotions, and can even influence how we perceive the music itself. When an album cover is designed with care and intention, it becomes an extension of the artist’s voice. Yet here we are, scrolling through Spotify and Apple Music, bombarded with generic visuals that do nothing to honor the artists or their work.

    Spotify and Apple need to be held accountable for this degradation of music culture. This isn’t just about nostalgia; it’s about preserving the integrity of artistic expression. We need to demand that these platforms acknowledge the importance of album covers and find ways to integrate them into our digital experiences. Otherwise, we’re on a dangerous path where music becomes nothing more than a disposable commodity.

    If we allow Spotify and Apple to continue on this trajectory, we risk losing an entire culture of artistic expression. It’s time for us as consumers to take a stand and remind these companies that music is not just about the sound; it’s about the entire experience.

    Let’s unite and fight back against this digital degradation of music artistry. We deserve better than a world where the album cover is dying a slow death. Let’s reclaim the beauty of music and its visual representation before it’s too late!

    #AlbumArt #MusicCulture #Spotify #AppleMusic #ProtectArtistry
    Spotify and Apple are killing the album cover, and it’s time we raised our voices against this travesty! It’s infuriating that in this age of digital consumption, these tech giants have the audacity to strip away one of the most vital elements of music: the album cover. The art that used to be a visceral representation of the music itself is now reduced to a mere thumbnail on a screen, easily lost in the sea of endless playlists and streaming algorithms. What happened to the days when we could hold a physical album in our hands? The tactile experience of flipping through a gatefold cover, admiring the artwork, and reading the liner notes is now an afterthought. Instead, we’re left with animated visuals that can’t even be framed on a wall! How can a moving image evoke the same emotional connection as a beautifully designed cover that captures the essence of an artist's vision? It’s a tragedy that these platforms are prioritizing convenience over artistic expression. The music industry needs to wake up! Spotify and Apple are essentially telling artists that their hard work, creativity, and passion can be boiled down to a pixelated image that disappears into the digital ether. This is an outright assault on the artistry of music! Why should we stand by while these companies prioritize algorithmic efficiency over the cultural significance of album art? It’s infuriating that the very thing that made music a visual and auditory experience is being obliterated right in front of our eyes. Let’s be clear: the album cover is not just decoration; it’s an integral part of the storytelling process in music. It sets the tone, evokes emotions, and can even influence how we perceive the music itself. When an album cover is designed with care and intention, it becomes an extension of the artist’s voice. Yet here we are, scrolling through Spotify and Apple Music, bombarded with generic visuals that do nothing to honor the artists or their work. Spotify and Apple need to be held accountable for this degradation of music culture. This isn’t just about nostalgia; it’s about preserving the integrity of artistic expression. We need to demand that these platforms acknowledge the importance of album covers and find ways to integrate them into our digital experiences. Otherwise, we’re on a dangerous path where music becomes nothing more than a disposable commodity. If we allow Spotify and Apple to continue on this trajectory, we risk losing an entire culture of artistic expression. It’s time for us as consumers to take a stand and remind these companies that music is not just about the sound; it’s about the entire experience. Let’s unite and fight back against this digital degradation of music artistry. We deserve better than a world where the album cover is dying a slow death. Let’s reclaim the beauty of music and its visual representation before it’s too late! #AlbumArt #MusicCulture #Spotify #AppleMusic #ProtectArtistry
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    I can’t hang an animation on my wall.
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  • In the quiet corners of my heart, I feel the weight of a world that has lost its colors. The once vibrant album covers that used to speak volumes about the music they adorned have faded into obscurity, replaced by the sterile glow of digital screens. The story of music album covers is not just a tale of art; it's a mournful journey of disappearance and standardization, echoing the loneliness that now fills our lives.

    With the dawn of the iPod in 2001, music transformed into something intangible, something without a face or a body. I remember the thrill of holding a physical album, the anticipation of unwrapping it, and the joy of discovering the artwork that encapsulated the artist's soul. Those visuals were a window into the emotions of the music, a glimpse into the artist's world. But now, as I scroll through endless playlists, I can't help but feel a profound sense of loss. Each click feels hollow, devoid of the beauty that once was.

    Where are the stories behind the covers? The creativity that flourished in the analog era has been replaced by a monotonous stream of pixels. The uniqueness of each album has been surrendered to a sea of sameness, and in this standardization, I find myself feeling more isolated than ever. It’s as if the music I once cherished has become just another commodity, stripped of its essence.

    Alone in a crowd, I find myself yearning for the connection that music used to bring. I miss the days when I could flip through a record store, each cover telling a story, each spine a promise of something beautiful. Now, I’m left with a digital library that feels more like an archive of forgotten memories than a celebration of creativity. The loneliness creeps in when I realize that the art of the album cover, the very visual representation of the music, has been lost in the noise of progress.

    Every time I play a song, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m missing something vital. Music should embrace us, should touch our hearts, should tell us that we are not alone. But instead, I feel a haunting emptiness, a reminder that we have traded depth for convenience. In this digital age, I search for meaning in a world that seems to have forgotten how to connect.

    As I sit in silence, surrounded by the echoes of melodies that once brought me joy, I can’t help but mourn the loss of the album cover. It was more than just a visual; it was a piece of art that held the spirit of the music within. Now, I am left with a collection of songs, but the stories behind them have vanished like whispers in the wind.

    #MusicMemories #AlbumArt #Loneliness #DigitalEra #LostConnection
    In the quiet corners of my heart, I feel the weight of a world that has lost its colors. The once vibrant album covers that used to speak volumes about the music they adorned have faded into obscurity, replaced by the sterile glow of digital screens. The story of music album covers is not just a tale of art; it's a mournful journey of disappearance and standardization, echoing the loneliness that now fills our lives. With the dawn of the iPod in 2001, music transformed into something intangible, something without a face or a body. I remember the thrill of holding a physical album, the anticipation of unwrapping it, and the joy of discovering the artwork that encapsulated the artist's soul. Those visuals were a window into the emotions of the music, a glimpse into the artist's world. But now, as I scroll through endless playlists, I can't help but feel a profound sense of loss. Each click feels hollow, devoid of the beauty that once was. Where are the stories behind the covers? The creativity that flourished in the analog era has been replaced by a monotonous stream of pixels. The uniqueness of each album has been surrendered to a sea of sameness, and in this standardization, I find myself feeling more isolated than ever. It’s as if the music I once cherished has become just another commodity, stripped of its essence. Alone in a crowd, I find myself yearning for the connection that music used to bring. I miss the days when I could flip through a record store, each cover telling a story, each spine a promise of something beautiful. Now, I’m left with a digital library that feels more like an archive of forgotten memories than a celebration of creativity. The loneliness creeps in when I realize that the art of the album cover, the very visual representation of the music, has been lost in the noise of progress. Every time I play a song, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m missing something vital. Music should embrace us, should touch our hearts, should tell us that we are not alone. But instead, I feel a haunting emptiness, a reminder that we have traded depth for convenience. In this digital age, I search for meaning in a world that seems to have forgotten how to connect. As I sit in silence, surrounded by the echoes of melodies that once brought me joy, I can’t help but mourn the loss of the album cover. It was more than just a visual; it was a piece of art that held the spirit of the music within. Now, I am left with a collection of songs, but the stories behind them have vanished like whispers in the wind. #MusicMemories #AlbumArt #Loneliness #DigitalEra #LostConnection
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    Avec la naissance de l'iPod en 2001, la musique digitale n'a plus ni visage, ni corps ! Comment, alors, réinventer les pochettes d'albums ? L’article L’histoire des pochettes de musique : disparition et standardisation des visuels est apparu en
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