Notices by Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden (cubicgarden@mas.to)

The #AI hyperscaler datacentres craziness comes to #Leeds

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/prevent-construction-of-microsoft-hyperscale-datacentres-in-leeds

This needs stopping, water and electricity is already pretty expensive and this will make things far worse

Found via @openrightsgroup

@evan @publicspaces All and more...

Really happy to be part of the @publicspaces conference this year. Moderating a session on strength through diversity

What is #pubconf2026 ?

A digital public space is essential for a healthy democratic society. During the sixth edition of the PublicSpaces Conference on Thursday, June 4, Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, in Amsterdam, PublicSpaces and Waag Futurelab will explore how this digital public space can be shaped based on democratic values

https://conference.publicspaces.net/en

Good to see @openrightsgroup at #oggcamp2026

Great to see large scale Eink growing and becoming more available. Can't wait for the prices to drop ☺️

Still keep thinking about my #eink array idea, which would still be cheaper currently.

The biggest E Ink digital frame yet is a 40.5-inch cordless display with a one-year battery life

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tech/digital-photo-frames/this-giant-digital-picture-frame-rearranges-millions-of-ink-capsules-for-a-cord-free-art-display-and-it-still-displays-art-when-powered-off

Good to hear @Podnews's predications for #2026.

https://pod.link/podnewsweeklyreview/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xODQ3ODIyMA

Even better to hear #adptivepodcasting being mentioned (38:00 - SMIL podcasting) by @samsethi & @james

Maybe too advanced for its time in 2023, but certainly something which could be the future path of podcasts with the right imagination and technology stack.

The codebase is still open and public here - https://github.com/bbc/adaptivepodcasting

Considering what's possible with #adaptivemusic currently instead of podcasts. #djhackday

Happy new year everybody on the fediverse 🎉
Let's make #2026 a year where it really shines

My new years resolutions for 2026

Following the long tradition of blogging my resolutions since 2008!

https://cubicgarden.com/2025/12/31/my-new-years-resolutions-for-2026/

Fireside chat about the Fediverse and so much more
Thank you @firesidefedi

https://cubicgarden.com/2025/11/20/fireside-chat-about-the-fediverse/

@MediaRevolution @ozoned
Indeed, lets talk for sure...
I was on #dotsocial a long time ago

https://dot-social.simplecast.com/episodes/ian-forrester

Change your #plex passwords now if you didn't know... It was sent to affected users but who knows?

https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/plex_breach/

I have to say good on @protonprivacy for adding emergency access

https://proton.me/support/emergency-access

Could really be useful for #digitallegacy adding a deadman switch like they have.

A lesson in separation of concerns: Google’s gemini hijacked

The news Google's Gemini AI was hijacked via a hidden prompt in a calendar invite. Hackers Hijacked Google’s Gemini AI With a Poisoned Calendar Invite to Take Over a Smart Home. For likely the first time ever, security researchers have shown how AI can be hacked to create real-world havoc, allowing them to turn off lights, open smart shutters, and more.

https://cubicgarden.com/2025/08/17/a-lesson-in-separation-of-concerns-googles-gemini-hijacked/

We’re bringing together innovators and changemakers from around the globe to help rewrite the future of tech, society, and justice at Mozilla Festival #mozfest in Barcelona. @mozilla

Grab your community ticket for €45 and join us as we write the internet’s next chapter

https://mzl.la/gR9vL2

The new #beeper
https://blog.beeper.com/2025/07/16/the-new-beeper/

Be great to have schedule sending back again but I did notice the audio transcription which sends the audio to #openai for transcription. 🫣

Not keen on this option for privacy reasons and I bet Open AI are using it for training voice data too? Will need to check the changes to the EULA - https://www.beeper.com/privacy.

Upgraded my #framework13 laptop to 64gig of memory in under 5 minutes while sitting on the sofa.

Seriously don't think I can go back to a non-self repairable laptops now. If I didn't have the Pixel 9 pro, I think the #Fairphone would be next.

In the U.S and using the @bbc site and services? You might be aware already...BBC website in US launches paid subscription service

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2vgkn7w10o

Honestly I understand maybe it should have been done earlier but I'm torn because it contributes to the #spliternet?
It was talked abut decades ago, but it will be a shame to see another reputable source (others may disagree of course) of facts behind a paywall.

Public service needs to defend and reinvent its self!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vFpPBeh0kA

Just seen @Mastodon has joined forces with @dpgalliance.

This week is UN Open Source Week, and we’re happy to share that today, Mastodon was added to the Digital Public Goods Alliance’s DPG Registry.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/mastodon-dpga/

Great work @andypiper

Fediverse: a New Era of Social Media - The video by @_elena
First shown at the #fediforum

https://cubicgarden.com/2025/06/15/fediverse-a-new-era-of-social-media-the-video/

Just seen a 20 something man with a t-shirt saying...

"Make money not friends"

Charming...