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@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-17 05:30:51

Meta is partnering with Singapore-based K-ID to add its AgeKey age-verification tech to Meta apps, with plans to roll it out across multiple countries in 2026 (Tim Bradshaw/Financial Times)
ft.com/content/8164c36c-f224-4

@markhburton@mstdn.social
2026-01-12 15:10:21

Great news.
Akenfield is wonderful book, as was the BBC film based on it (possibly available at BFI).
British Library acquires archive of rural life writer and essayist Ronald Blythe | Books | The Guardian
theguardian.com/books/2026/jan

British Library acquires archive of rural life writer and essayist Ronald Blythe
Exclusive: Collection includes workbooks and index cards, and papers that show his research for bestseller Akenfield

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-01-15 09:11:04

Q&A with Amazon's Prime Video Europe VP Andrew Bennett on a flurry of global partnership deals, including with free-to-air broadcasters, and other growth plans (Georg Szalai/The Hollywood Reporter)

Behind Prime Video’s Global Partnership Deal Spree
Europe VP Andrew Bennett shares the logic for Prime's latest pacts in Spain and France, and why HBO Max is doubling down on its partnership.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-17 00:30:00

Gloom & Bloom IV ☁️🌺
黑暗绽放 IV ☁️ 🌺
📷 Zeiss IKON Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Lucky SHD 400
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white photograph captures an urban scene under a clear sky. In the foreground, there are trees with dense foliage, and a pedestrian staircase leading up to an elevated walkway or bridge. The staircase is flanked by a tall streetlight. The bridge extends horizontally across the image, supported by pillars. The overall atmosphere is calm, with a focus on the architectural elements and the contrast between the sky and the structures. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English: This black-and-white photograph captures a daytime scene at a sports field or park. A row of empty bleacher seats is visible in the foreground, aligned along a chain-link fence. The fence is illuminated by day light, casting dramatic shadows and highlights. The background is dark, with silhouettes of trees and foliage, creating a stark contrast between the lit area and the shadows. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片拍摄于日间的运动场或公园。前景是一排空荡的看台座椅，沿着铁丝网围栏排列。围栏被明亮的日光照亮，投射出戏剧性的阴影和高光…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white image features a close-up of a white fire hydrant sign, which is shaped like a hydrant with an arch above it. The sign is positioned in front of a row of trees, creating a sense of depth. The trees are tall and slender, with their trunks and branches forming a rhythmic pattern. The background includes a paved path and neatly trimmed bushes, adding to the orderly and serene atmosphere of the scene. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片特写了一块白色消防栓标志，标志形状像消防栓，上方有拱形…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white image depicts a serene park or forest path. Tall, slender trees line both sides of the path, their trunks and branches creating a natural corridor. Two people are walking along the path in the distance, adding a sense of scale and life to the scene. The sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground, enhancing the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片展示了宁静的公园或森林小径。两侧是高大苗条的树木，树干和枝条形成天然走廊。远处有两个…
@ingo@social.stuetzle.cc
2026-01-15 21:28:03

„Deutsche Unternehmen kontrollieren fast alle Glieder der globalen Lebensmittelketten mit und stützen so ein agrarindustrielles Produktionsmodell, das fatale Auswirkungen auf Mensch, Tier und Umwelt hat. Dagegen formiert sich Protest.“ german-foreign-policy.com/news

Lebensmittelmacht Deutschland
(Eigener Bericht) – Unter dem Motto „Wir haben es satt“ ruft ein breites Bündnis aus Vertretern der bäuerlichen Landwirtschaft, Umweltinitiativen und Verbraucherschützern für Samstag zu Protesten in Berlin auf. Die Demonstration richtet sich auch gegen die Verhältnisse im globalen Lebensmittelsektor, in dem deutsche Konzerne in fast allen Bereichen eine bedeutende Rolle spielen. Von der Produktion von Saatgut und Pestiziden über die Herstellung von Tierarzneien bis hin zum Lebensmit…

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-16 11:11:04

Italy's competition regulator opens two investigations into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard over sales practices it claims were "misleading and aggressive" (Reuters)
reuters.com/sustainab…

@brichapman@mastodon.social
2025-12-16 20:00:54

This week, public power is stepping up.
Great British Energy is targeting 15 GW of wind, solar and storage by 2030. New York's NYPA is building 5.5 GW of renewables. Bolivia launched its first Indigenous protected area with forest monitoring. Tennessee turned a former farm into Middle Fork Bottoms State Park, reconnecting floodplains to reduce flooding.
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@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-01-16 11:01:31

TikTok plans to roll out a new age detection system, which analyzes profile information to predict whether a user is under 13, across Europe in the coming weeks (Supantha Mukherjee/Reuters)
reuters.com/sustainability/boa

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2025-12-09 18:25:55

The Public Media Bridge Fund awards $26M across 74 organizations that operate more than 180 public radio and TV stations (Tyler Falk/Current)
current.org/2025/12/public-med

Public Media Bridge Fund announces initial round of grants
The fund will provide $26 million to 74 public media organizations.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-16 00:30:54

Urban Adventure 🏞️
城市探险 🏞️
📷Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️Ilford HP5, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white landscape photograph shows a group of canoes arranged in a radial pattern on a calm lake. The pointed ends of the canoes face outward, forming a circular shape. The water is still, reflecting the boats faintly. In the background, a pedestrian bridge crosses the lake, with a few people walking across. Trees and greenery line the far shore. The image has a vintage feel and emphasizes symmetry and tranquility in a recreational setting.…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white landscape photograph shows a peaceful riverside scene. A large tree with thick foliage extends over the water, casting shade. Beneath it, several inflatable boats are docked along a concrete embankment with steps leading to the river. Two people are swimming in the lower left corner. On the right, a small group gathers near the boats, possibly preparing for a ride. The image conveys leisure and nature, with soft light and calm water…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white landscape photograph captures a calm river or canal flanked by tall grasses and dense trees. A bridge spans the water in the middle distance. In the background, several tall buildings rise above the treetops, including one with a grid-like window pattern. The scene blends natural and urban elements, showing how greenery coexists with city structures. The image is serene, with no visible people, and the water reflects the surrounding…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photograph in portrait format shows a quiet urban walkway. On the left, a person walks alone along a paved path bordered by short wooden posts. Tall grasses grow densely on the right side of the path. A leaning tree with sparse branches adds a natural touch to the foreground. In the background, several tall buildings rise above the treetops, suggesting a city skyline. The sky is overcast, with a grainy texture that adds moodiness to…