May 6, 2026
EFF’s Cindy Cohn tells @jewishsf about her Iowa roots, her biggest legal battles for digital privacy, and her hope for the future - all parts of her new book, “Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance” (@themitpress). https://jweekly.com/2026/05/05/online-privacy-pioneer-says-people-are-finally-waking-up/
May 6, 2026
A South Korean judge who more than doubled the former first lady’s prison sentence last month was found dead on Wednesday, police said. Archived version: archive.is/…/south-korea-judge-dead/ Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
May 6, 2026
President Zelenskyy hailed the release of the funds as “An important step in relations with Hungary.” Archived version: archive.is/…/volodymyr-zelenskyy-hungary-returns-… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
May 6, 2026
In the world of Hall effect and TMR gaming keyboards, tactile switches are somewhat of a rarity, largely because the tactile bump somewhat defeats the object of having an adjustable actuation point. Despite this, Keychron has just announced not one, but two tactile magnetic switches for its Ultra-Fast Lime Magnetic Switch line-up: the Banana and Silent Banana switches. There is also a new Silent Red linear switch joining the two Banana variants and the original Lime linear switch. The new switches are available on Keychron’s online store for $29.99 for a pack of 110 switches, which is very much on the affordable side of the spectrum, especially compared to the Gateron Magnetic Jade Emerald Heavy Tactile switch, which comes in at $59.50 for 70 switches or $76.50 for 90.
May 6, 2026
Audible is opening a pop-up “bookless bookstore” in New York City, turning audiobooks into a social experience with listening lounges and live events.
May 6, 2026
Modders, start your engines.
May 6, 2026
President issues fresh ultimatum despite US claims of progress in stalled negotiations Archived version: archive.is/…/donald-trump-iran-war-deal-us-bombin… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
May 6, 2026
It’s not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity. Archived version: archive.is/…/cybercriminals-are-complaining-about…
May 6, 2026
While citing web forums and discussion boards can help users find answers to more niche queries, this design choice could also prove chaotic. Archived version: archive.is/…/google-updates-ai-search-to-include-…
May 6, 2026
The new feature is a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data they share with websites. Archived version: archive.is/…/chrome-on-android-now-supports-appro…
May 6, 2026
Zionist Israel is using an illegal ‘yellow line’ - which keeps moving - to stop Palestinians from getting to their own land Archived version: archive.is/newest/https://…/israel-yellow-line/ Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
May 6, 2026
In inner London boroughs such as Camden, home to PM’s constituency, Greens have capitalised on collapse of Labour support
May 6, 2026
The ShinyHunters extortion gang stole personal information belonging to over 119,000 people after hacking the Vimeo online video platform in April, according to data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned.
May 6, 2026
RIP Ted Turner, inventor of the mustache.
May 6, 2026
“I think Utah is really setting the precedent here for other states and other countries,” EFF’s Rin Alajaji told @sltrib. “It’s very hard to do and a very unworkable concept.”https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/05/06/why-utah-now-requires-porn/
May 6, 2026
Thank you to everyone who boosts these silly little ads I write. It is all that keeps me out of the gutter, slurping up sewage for sustenance.
May 6, 2026
I am terribly sorry to interrupt your doomscrolling, but today's Low Quality Ad is for this Backpack Frog Pin. Look at him. He is ready for school. He was a tadpole only a few days ago. He hopes someone will teach him what legs and arms are, as these new appendages confuse him.https://collabs.shop/lwwfyv
May 6, 2026
Did you know EFF advocates for privacy and free speech across the globe? From fighting encryption-breaking laws to pushing back against internet shutdowns, we believe your rights should follow you online—no matter where you are. Stand with us today: https://eff.org/spring
May 6, 2026
They were his most precious belongings.
May 6, 2026
The internet didn't get worse by accident. Join Wendy Liu and Cory Doctorow live on May 14—they're discussing what Big Tech broke, who is profiting the most, and how you can fight back. https://www.eff.org/event/effecting-change-enshittification