Прочитал тут в Твиттере про BeReal — новая соцсеть-стартап. Идея такая: приложение вам каждый день в случайное время высылает пуш, после которого вы в течение 2 минут должны сделать фото "Что я вижу перед собой прямо сейчас". Тупите в комп, бухаете, сидите на толчке — не важно, показывайте друзьям вашу настоящую жизнь без прикрас. Если сделали, то сможете видеть аналогичные фотографии друзей за этот день. Стартап уже оценён инвесторами в 150 миллионов долларов, и вообще вызвал у них там большой интерес.
Понятно, тренд должен двигаться в какую-то такую сторону. Не секрет, что в Инстаграме блогеры тратят по полдня на создание "будничного" снимка в духе "Я только проснулась и буду сейчас завтракать". Эта пластмассовая ложь начинает потихоньку утомлять даже самых зашоренных людей. ТикТок — при всей его подростковой туповатости — сделал всё-таки важный шаг от Инстаграма в сторону реализма: видео там сложнее откровенно подделывать, а те, над которыми велась долгая работа по монтажу и подготовке, видны сразу.
Но насколько далеко следует зайти? Фотографии в произвольный момент времени — это круто или уныло? Десятки снимков людей за компом на рабочем месте, за рулём в пробке, дома перед сериальчиком, и так далее. 90% населения бОльшую часть времени не занимаются ничем интересным.
В 2018 году я пробовал каждый день снимать 1 секунду видео, а потом склеить из этого год (уже показывал вам, но приложу видео к этому посту). Я, конечно же, снимал не случайную секунду, а какую-то такую, которая характеризует день. То, чем я больше всего в этот день занимался. И всё равно там куча моментов в духе "Я сижу перед ноутбуком", "Я иду по улице". Хотя в динамике получилось неплохо, наблюдать за таким каждый день от десятков друзей — как мне кажется — будет скучно.
В России сейчас регистрироваться в BeReal нет никакого смысла, но за новостями про сеточку буду следить, посмотрим.
#web
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRFQ6NMokVM
Keep Android Open
https://keepandroidopen.org
https://f-droid.org/2026/02/20/twif.html
During out talks with F-Droid users at FOSDEM26 we were baffled to learn most were relieved that #Google has canceled their plans to lock-down #Android.
Why baffled? Because no such thing actually happened, the plans announced last August are still scheduled to take place. We see a battle of PR campaigns and whomever has the last post out remains in the media memory as the truth, and having journalists just copy/paste Google posts serves no one.
But Google said… Said what? That there’s a magical “advanced flow”? Did you see it? Did anyone experience it? When is it scheduled to be released? Was it part of Android 16 QPR2 in December? Of 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 last week? Of Android 17 Beta 1? No? That’s the issue… As time marches on people were left with the impression that everything was done, fixed, Google “wasn’t evil” after all, this time, yay!
While we all have bad memories of “banners” as the dreaded ad delivery medium of the Internet, after FOSDEM we decided that we have to raise the issue back and have everyone, who cares about Android as an open platform, informed that we are running out of time until Google becomes the gate-keeper of all users devices.
Hence, the website and starting today our clients, with the updates of F-Droid and F-Droid Basic, feature a banner that reminds everyone how little time we have and how to voice their concerns to whatever local authority is able to understand the dangers of this path Android is led to.
We are not alone in our fight, IzzyOnDroid added a banner too, more #FDroid clients will add the warning banner soon and other app downloaders, like Obtainium, already have an in-app warning dialogue.
#why
Keep Android Open
https://keepandroidopen.org
https://f-droid.org/2026/02/20/twif.html
During out talks with F-Droid users at FOSDEM26 we were baffled to learn most were relieved that #Google has canceled their plans to lock-down #Android.
Why baffled? Because no such thing actually happened, the plans announced last August are still scheduled to take place. We see a battle of PR campaigns and whomever has the last post out remains in the media memory as the truth, and having journalists just copy/paste Google posts serves no one.
But Google said… Said what? That there’s a magical “advanced flow”? Did you see it? Did anyone experience it? When is it scheduled to be released? Was it part of Android 16 QPR2 in December? Of 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 last week? Of Android 17 Beta 1? No? That’s the issue… As time marches on people were left with the impression that everything was done, fixed, Google “wasn’t evil” after all, this time, yay!
While we all have bad memories of “banners” as the dreaded ad delivery medium of the Internet, after FOSDEM we decided that we have to raise the issue back and have everyone, who cares about Android as an open platform, informed that we are running out of time until Google becomes the gate-keeper of all users devices.
Hence, the website and starting today our clients, with the updates of F-Droid and F-Droid Basic, feature a banner that reminds everyone how little time we have and how to voice their concerns to whatever local authority is able to understand the dangers of this path Android is led to.
We are not alone in our fight, IzzyOnDroid added a banner too, more #FDroid clients will add the warning banner soon and other app downloaders, like Obtainium, already have an in-app warning dialogue.
#why
Super Bowl Ad TRICKING You Into Welcoming Surveillance State!
During the Super Bowl, you may have seen a commercial for #Amazon’s #Ring “Search Party” feature, which uses an emotional lost-dog story to encourage adoption of participation in what amounts to a widespread neighborhood #surveillance net. Jimmy points out that the ad masks #privacy risks tied to AI-driven #cameras, data sharing, and Amazon’s broader surveillance ecosystem, including concerns about opt-out defaults and government access.
He and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger expand the discussion into a broader critique of social media and smart devices as tools of self-surveillance, suggesting public safety and convenience are being used to justify constant monitoring. Ultimately, it frames the commercial as emblematic of a growing surveillance state presented as benevolent technology.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AJtRDjoXN4
#why
SharedTrace
#Python tool for getting additional info by shared link (usernames, avatars, IDs etc).
Support TikTok, Instagram, Discord, ChatGPT, Perplexity and other platforms.
https://github.com/hondling/sharetrace
@cybdetective
#socmint#tracking#trackers#stalking#surveillance#why