JUST IN: Apple has removed the "🤏🏻" hand gesture from the iPhone Air teaser on its South Korean website to avoid a cultural controversy.
That specific "pinching" hand gesture has become a sensitive symbol. Some people there see it as a sign that mocks men for ....
Background Story:
Finger pinching became considered vulgar in South Korea starting around 2021 due to a conspiracy theory that linked the gesture to the feminist group Megalia. Proponents of this theory claimed the gesture was an expression of misandry, intended to mock the supposedly small size of Korean men'spenises.
This led several companies and individuals to issue formal apologies after the gesture was found in their materials or work, and it became a point of contention in the ongoing gender war in South Korea.
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That specific "pinching" hand gesture has become a sensitive symbol. Some people there see it as a sign that mocks men for ....
Background Story:
Finger pinching became considered vulgar in South Korea starting around 2021 due to a conspiracy theory that linked the gesture to the feminist group Megalia. Proponents of this theory claimed the gesture was an expression of misandry, intended to mock the supposedly small size of Korean men's
This led several companies and individuals to issue formal apologies after the gesture was found in their materials or work, and it became a point of contention in the ongoing gender war in South Korea.
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JUST IN: Apple has removed the "🤏🏻" hand gesture from the iPhone Air teaser on its South Korean website to avoid a cultural controversy. That specific "pinching" hand gesture has become a sensitive symbol. Some people there see it as a sign that mocks men…
Meanwhile Google every fortnight to all Android users with Play Services installed: "You're THIS close 🤏 to finishing"
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Please sign here: https://www.change.org/p/urgent-replacement-of-samsung-camera-division-head
Please sign here: https://www.change.org/p/urgent-replacement-of-samsung-camera-division-head
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This is likely the first Amazon Alexa device running Linux with a mainline kernel and postmarketOS.
All credit goes to Ben, who did the heavy lifting by porting everything to MT8163. I just helped by testing and providing UART logs.
Overall, the kernel is surprisingly solid, and a lot of hardware is already working , including Wi-Fi.
Interestingly, the device uses a Broadcom USB Wi-Fi adapter that's soldered internally, instead of the more typical MediaTek combo chips.
The GPU is also functional, thanks to Panfrost. We're currently using simpledrm for display, as we haven't managed to get the DSI interface working properly yet.
You can follow the full progress on the PMOS wiki page we recently created:
https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Amazon_Echo_Spot_2017_(amazon-rook)
All credit goes to Ben, who did the heavy lifting by porting everything to MT8163. I just helped by testing and providing UART logs.
Overall, the kernel is surprisingly solid, and a lot of hardware is already working , including Wi-Fi.
Interestingly, the device uses a Broadcom USB Wi-Fi adapter that's soldered internally, instead of the more typical MediaTek combo chips.
The GPU is also functional, thanks to Panfrost. We're currently using simpledrm for display, as we haven't managed to get the DSI interface working properly yet.
You can follow the full progress on the PMOS wiki page we recently created:
https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Amazon_Echo_Spot_2017_(amazon-rook)
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Xiaomi still continues with their dog-water marketing even after getting sued by Apple in India.
Xiaomi doesn't have anything else to advertise? Because if Apple started comparing their iPhones with Xiaomi phones, we all know how well it will go.
Xiaomi doesn't have anything else to advertise? Because if Apple started comparing their iPhones with Xiaomi phones, we all know how well it will go.
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Chat, who would have thought?
A study on the United Kingdom Online Safety Act shows that websites that complied with the United Kingdom government, and performed ID verification, lost 90% of it's web traffic.
Users went to unregulated sites.
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/09/08/uk-age-verification-data-confirms-what-critics-always-predicted-mass-migration-to-sketchier-sites/
A study on the United Kingdom Online Safety Act shows that websites that complied with the United Kingdom government, and performed ID verification, lost 90% of it's web traffic.
Users went to unregulated sites.
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/09/08/uk-age-verification-data-confirms-what-critics-always-predicted-mass-migration-to-sketchier-sites/
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UK Age Verification Data Confirms What Critics Always Predicted: Mass Migration To Sketchier Sites
New data from the UK’s age verification rollout provides hard evidence of what internet governance experts have been warning about for years: these laws don’t protect children—they syst…
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iPhone 16 series pricing revealed for upcoming Big Billion Days sale at Flipkart in India
iPhone 16: Rs. 51,999 (~600$)
Without using any offer or TnC
iPhone 16 Pro: Rs. 69,999 (~800$)
16 Pro Max: Rs. 89,999 (~1000$)
These prices include a Rs.5,000 discount through a credit card
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iPhone 16: Rs. 51,999 (~600$)
Without using any offer or TnC
iPhone 16 Pro: Rs. 69,999 (~800$)
16 Pro Max: Rs. 89,999 (~1000$)
These prices include a Rs.5,000 discount through a credit card
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BREAKING: Spotify Issues DMCA Notice to Revanced over Unlock Premium Patch
Spotify claims that the patch is a derivative of their copyrighted works & it circumvents Spotify’s technological protection measures under DMCA 1201(a) as the patch enables access to copyrighted content by bypassing encryption, transfer key protocols & premium feature restrictions (eg. skipping).
But, acc. to Revanced, the patch does not copy Spotify’s code. The app requires attestation to prevent it from becoming unusable if modified. Also, the patch neither enable downloads nor give access to unavailable songs on free spotify.
However, if attestation bypass alone constitutes a DMCA 1201 violation, then not only premium but also the “make the app work when patched” functionality could be affected.
Thus, Revanced is seeking legal expertise to understand their position & risks until their deadline of 1 business day. You may also help them if you have copyright/DMCA knowledge. The DMCA Notice is attached here.
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Spotify claims that the patch is a derivative of their copyrighted works & it circumvents Spotify’s technological protection measures under DMCA 1201(a) as the patch enables access to copyrighted content by bypassing encryption, transfer key protocols & premium feature restrictions (eg. skipping).
But, acc. to Revanced, the patch does not copy Spotify’s code. The app requires attestation to prevent it from becoming unusable if modified. Also, the patch neither enable downloads nor give access to unavailable songs on free spotify.
However, if attestation bypass alone constitutes a DMCA 1201 violation, then not only premium but also the “make the app work when patched” functionality could be affected.
Thus, Revanced is seeking legal expertise to understand their position & risks until their deadline of 1 business day. You may also help them if you have copyright/DMCA knowledge. The DMCA Notice is attached here.
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iPhone Air already passed the bend test
Toms' Guide interviewed Apple executives Greg "Joz" Joswiak, Senior Vice President Worldwide Marketing and John Ternus, Senior Vice President Hardware Engineering and during that time, John asked Tom's Guide representatives to try bending the iPhone Air.
It was a really really bad catch, but anyways, iPhone Air didn't bend at all
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Toms' Guide interviewed Apple executives Greg "Joz" Joswiak, Senior Vice President Worldwide Marketing and John Ternus, Senior Vice President Hardware Engineering and during that time, John asked Tom's Guide representatives to try bending the iPhone Air.
It was a really really bad catch, but anyways, iPhone Air didn't bend at all
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https://fightchatcontrol.eu/?s=09
Now 8 countries are opposing chat control in the EU. Previously it was only 3 countries.
Germany joining chat control opposition is an unexpected move!
Germany joining chat control opposition is an unexpected move!
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The Nepal government was overthrown by GenZ after protest for banning all social media apps including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp etc and obviously they were angry on corruption
Now the new government leadership has been selected by GenZ for Nepal by performing a poll on Discord.
The poll had a of total of only 7133 votes out of 100,000 members in the discord server.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/world/asia/nepal-protest-genz-discord.html
Now the new government leadership has been selected by GenZ for Nepal by performing a poll on Discord.
The poll had a of total of only 7133 votes out of 100,000 members in the discord server.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/world/asia/nepal-protest-genz-discord.html
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The Nepal government was overthrown by GenZ after protest for banning all social media apps including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp etc and obviously they were angry on corruption Now the new government leadership has been selected by GenZ for Nepal…
The story of the Nepal Goverment and the importance of Discord
This is done to form a temporary Government till the time general elections are held again. Voting on discord for a temporary Goverment is crazy
This is done to form a temporary Government till the time general elections are held again. Voting on discord for a temporary Goverment is crazy
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 🔥
Nintendo in collaboration with Illumination has teased the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. In theatres April 2026 which means before GTA VI
https://x.com/supermariomovie/status/1966489580150075688
Nintendo in collaboration with Illumination has teased the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. In theatres April 2026 which means before GTA VI
https://x.com/supermariomovie/status/1966489580150075688
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Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo under investigation for alleged $700 Million fund diversion
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India has tasked the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) with investigating Chinese smartphone makers Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi after a Registrar of Companies (RoC) report alleged fund diversion to the tune of Rs 6,000 crore (~ $700 Million), two government sources have told Moneycontrol.
"SFIO is probing Vivo. Xiaomi and Oppo have also given to SFIO. Fund diversions have been alleged in the RoC report. Once the SFIO report is finalised, they will submit it to the MCA"
“The SFIO process will take about a year and began earlier this year in March"
Once finalised, the SFIO’s findings will be submitted to the ministry, which has the authority to initiate legal proceedings against the companies, their directors and related entities in a special court.
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India has tasked the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) with investigating Chinese smartphone makers Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi after a Registrar of Companies (RoC) report alleged fund diversion to the tune of Rs 6,000 crore (~ $700 Million), two government sources have told Moneycontrol.
"SFIO is probing Vivo. Xiaomi and Oppo have also given to SFIO. Fund diversions have been alleged in the RoC report. Once the SFIO report is finalised, they will submit it to the MCA"
“The SFIO process will take about a year and began earlier this year in March"
Once finalised, the SFIO’s findings will be submitted to the ministry, which has the authority to initiate legal proceedings against the companies, their directors and related entities in a special court.
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