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- 1EU accused of hiding data centers' environmental impact●EU accused of hiding environmental impact of data centers
A formal complaint accuses the European Commission of concealing the energy and water consumption of data centers, allegedly breaching the public's right of access to environmental information. Critics say the EU executive is keeping key sustainability data under wraps at a time of growing scrutiny over the digital sector's resource use. The case raises questions about transparency in EU environmental reporting.
- 2Pennsylvania bill would boost protections for video game owners▼Proposed PA legislation aims to increase protections for video game owners
Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for people who own video games. The bill would address consumer rights around digital and physical game purchases, an issue that has drawn growing attention as publishers delist or revoke access to titles. Details of the proposal's specific provisions and its prospects in the state legislature remain limited.
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Mexico is moving to require digital storefronts to disclose the license terms attached to digital purchases. The push targets the common practice where consumers buy games, films, or software without clear warning that they may only be licensing content, not owning it. It would compel platforms to spell out what buyers actually get, including revocation or removal risks, strengthening consumer transparency rules for digital goods.
- 4EFF Raises Questions Over Apple's AI-Powered Siri Data Practices▼⚖️ 📱 Hey Siri, How Do I Limit AI Data Access? | EFFector 38.17 With the launch of iOS 27, Apple is rolling out a variety
With the launch of iOS 27, Apple is rolling out new AI features to its voice assistant Siri, prompting the Electronic Frontier Foundation to examine how these tools handle user data. In its latest EFFector newsletter, the digital rights group offers guidance on how iPhone users can limit AI access to their personal information as the features roll out.
- 5Critics slam EU Digital Omnibus as a threat to data protection●Der # DigitaleOmnibus der # EU hat schon vor Fahrantritt vier platte Reifen: der # Datenschutz , die # Privatsphäre , di
The EU's proposed Digital Omnibus is drawing sharp criticism ahead of its launch, with detractors saying it rolls back four key protections: data privacy, personal privacy, GDPR user rights, and data breach safeguards. Critics quip that no technical inspection agency would let such a 'bus' on the road, arguing the package would weaken hard-won European digital rights before it even takes effect.
- 6'Swiping Right' opera tackles modern dating dilemma●'Swiping Right' at the opera: An old art form tackles a modern dilemma
A new opera titled 'Swiping Right' is bringing the world of modern dating apps to the stage, using the centuries-old art form to explore contemporary romance and the dilemmas of choosing partners in the digital age. The work highlights how opera continues to reinvent itself by addressing present-day themes alongside its traditional repertoire.
- 7Complaint accuses EU of hiding data centres' energy and water use▼Complaint accuses EU of hiding data centres’ energy and water use
A formal complaint alleges the European Commission is withholding information on the energy and water consumption of data centres across the EU. The accusation raises questions about transparency around the environmental footprint of the bloc's rapidly growing digital infrastructure. Critics argue the public has a right to know the resource costs of Europe's expanding cloud and computing services.
- 8Austin turns into an outdoor playground once summer heat breaks●When triple-digit summer heat finally breaks, Austin becomes an outdoor paradise. A long-time resident shares where to r
With Austin's triple-digit summer temperatures finally easing, a long-time resident is sharing tips for enjoying the city outdoors — running, swimming at spots like Cold Springs, eating well, and catching live music without the usual crowds. The message: autumn is the ideal season to experience Austin as an outdoor paradise before the heat returns.
- 9Calls grow for people-owned alternatives to tech giants●🧐 Keeping an eye on # tech giants because # PrivacyMatters “This is absolutely right․ Anything less than this approach i
Privacy advocates are arguing that technology should be built around people rather than controlled by a handful of billionaire-owned corporations. The argument, gaining traction in online tech circles, holds that it is possible to create human-centric, empowering platforms owned by users themselves, and that anything less is a substandard approach to digital rights.
- 10Pirating the Pirates: The Underground of Film Preservation●Pirating the Pirates: Notes from the underground of film preservation. https:// mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/pir ating-the
MUBI's Notebook has published an essay titled 'Pirating the Pirates', examining film fans who make authentic digital copies of cinema releases despite copyright laws. The piece portrays these amateur preservationists working against clueless, underfunded or hamstrung rights holders to keep films accessible, spotlighting a gray zone where piracy overlaps with genuine film preservation efforts.
- 11Italian privacy advocates push back against 'nothing to hide' argument●# GM # DigitalSovereignty # Privacy 👀 Quando scoprono che non vuoi raccontare a tutti: dove vivi, cosa compri, cosa mang
Italian-speaking privacy advocates are arguing that wanting privacy is not about hiding wrongdoing. The discussion centres on the idea that people have every right not to share where they live, what they buy, what they eat, who they talk to or what they think, and that the question 'why do you want to hide?' misrepresents the point. The conversation ties personal privacy to broader themes of digital sovereignty.