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This article is a summary of updates in the F-Droid app store for the week of February 20th, 2026. It includes information about changes to core F-Droid features, new apps added, updated apps, and removed apps. The main focus is on the banner reminder campaign aimed at raising awareness about Google's plans to become a gatekeeper for Android devices.
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The discussion revolves around concerns over Google's decision to heavily restrict sideloading, seen as a threat to independent AOSP distributions and user freedom. Users compare Android unfavorably with iOS or Linux-based phones in terms of customization options and openness. There is skepticism about the feasibility of alternative solutions like hard forks or new mobile OSes due to resource requirements.
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The article argues against using Dependabot for managing security alerts and suggests replacing it with scheduled GitHub Actions running govulncheck and the test suite against latest dependencies.
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The comment thread discusses various dependency management tools and practices, including `govulncheck`, `sandboxed-step` action, Dependabot, and Go mod proxy-proxy. The participants share opinions on using first-party actions versus third-party ones, the importance of backwards compatibility, and security updates. They also mention tools for managing dependencies in different ecosystems like NPM, Python, JS/TS, and discuss strategies such as cooldown mechanisms, automated testing, and canary deployment.
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ggml.ai, the team behind llama.cpp, has joined Hugging Face to ensure the long-term progress of Local AI. This partnership aims to support and scale ggml's open-source projects, including improvements in user experience and integration with the transformers library.
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The comment thread discusses Hugging Face's role in the AI ecosystem, its business model, and the challenges faced by local AI development due to hardware limitations. There is appreciation for Hugging Face's contributions and concerns about potential consolidation or monopolization of resources.
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A diving instructor discovers a severe security vulnerability in the member portal of a major diving insurer and responsibly discloses it, only to face legal threats from the company's law firm rather than constructive feedback or remediation efforts.
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The comment thread discusses the disconnect between security best practices and their real-world application in companies. The main concerns raised are about ignoring or suppressing reported vulnerabilities by management, lack of legal protections for security researchers, and the potential career risks associated with reporting such issues.
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The comment thread discusses concerns over Archive.today's reliability and trustworthiness, particularly regarding DDoS attacks against blogs and tampering with archived content. Users debate whether Wikipedia should continue using the service or switch to alternatives like Internet Archive or Perma.cc.
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The article is an advertisement for a service called 'OpenScan', which offers stable pricing, includes taxes and fees in shipping costs, and provides various 3D scans. It invites users to join their Discord community.
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The article discusses the significant changes in Facebook's content feed over the years, focusing on the shift towards AI-generated content and explicit imagery that seems to cater more to a younger audience.
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The discussion revolves around the perceived decline in genuine human interaction and quality content on social media platforms, with a focus on AI-generated content's prevalence. Users express concerns about privacy, algorithm-driven recommendations, and the shift towards commercial content over personal sharing. The debate also touches on political propaganda and misinformation spread through state-sponsored sources or bots. Alternative communication methods like group chats are highlighted as emerging trends.
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Mines.fyi is an interactive leaflet visualization that maps all the mines in the US, providing information on their type, commodity, status, and operator.
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Users are discussing a visualization of US mines created using MSHA's public datasets, with questions about data accuracy and completeness, as well as inquiries into asbestos hazards.
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The article discusses the effectiveness of blue light filters in improving sleep and controlling circadian rhythms, debunking the common belief that they work by explaining the underlying mechanisms of human light perception and the role of ipRGCs (intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells). It also explores alternative methods for better sleep quality.
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The comment thread discusses the effectiveness of blue light filters and night shift modes in reducing eye strain and improving sleep quality. Opinions vary on their efficacy, with some personal experiences supporting their benefits while others question the lack of scientific evidence. The debate is moderate, with a focus on individual differences and the potential placebo effect.
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Claude Code Security, a new AI-powered cybersecurity tool developed by Claude Code on the web, is now available in a limited research preview. It scans codebases for security vulnerabilities and suggests targeted software patches for human review, aiming to help teams find and fix issues that traditional methods often miss.
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The comment thread discusses AI vulnerability scanners, with opinions ranging from skepticism about AI's creative thinking in security assessment to agreement on their effectiveness in identifying complex vulnerabilities. The community debates the openness of discussing AI tools and the role of human verification in reducing false positives.
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