Ruben De Smet
@rubdos.be
Postdoctoral researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Indistinguishable from random. #Privacy enhancing technologies. #Rustacean. #Whisperfish.
Also a weird #coffee […]
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Also a weird #coffee […]
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#drones inzetten in de drugsstrijd: Waar eindigt het? Bij Brusselaars opsporen die door het rood wandelen?
https://www.bruzz.be/actua/veiligheid/dillies-wil-drones-drugsstrijd-maar-heeft-tegenstanders-geen-big-brother-brussel-2026-08-26
#warondrugs #brussel #bruxelles #brussels #bruzz
https://www.bruzz.be/actua/veiligheid/dillies-wil-drones-drugsstrijd-maar-heeft-tegenstanders-geen-big-brother-brussel-2026-08-26
#warondrugs #brussel #bruxelles #brussels #bruzz
Dilliès wil drones in drugsstrijd, maar heeft tegenstanders: ‘Geen Big Brother in Brussel’
In volle Brusselse drugsoorlog werkt minister-president Boris Dilliès (MR) aan een plan om drones in te zetten. Die moeten onder meer daders van schietpartijen kunnen opsporen.
www.bruzz.be
August 26, 2026 at 11:42 AM
#drones inzetten in de drugsstrijd: Waar eindigt het? Bij Brusselaars opsporen die door het rood wandelen?
https://www.bruzz.be/actua/veiligheid/dillies-wil-drones-drugsstrijd-maar-heeft-tegenstanders-geen-big-brother-brussel-2026-08-26
#warondrugs #brussel #bruxelles #brussels #bruzz
https://www.bruzz.be/actua/veiligheid/dillies-wil-drones-drugsstrijd-maar-heeft-tegenstanders-geen-big-brother-brussel-2026-08-26
#warondrugs #brussel #bruxelles #brussels #bruzz
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Reposted by Ruben De Smet
I've been testing the new #jolla phone for a couple of days now. At the same time I'm documenting the experience and I will publish it as an honest review on my blog.
So far I should say that it is a very smooth experience. Native app availavility is an issue, but because we xan install Android […]
So far I should say that it is a very smooth experience. Native app availavility is an issue, but because we xan install Android […]
Original post on fosstodon.org
fosstodon.org
August 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I've been testing the new #jolla phone for a couple of days now. At the same time I'm documenting the experience and I will publish it as an honest review on my blog.
So far I should say that it is a very smooth experience. Native app availavility is an issue, but because we xan install Android […]
So far I should say that it is a very smooth experience. Native app availavility is an issue, but because we xan install Android […]
Reposted by Ruben De Smet
Please stop using AI to find vulnerabilities in our software. We worked really hard to leave backdoors for the government to use and you guys keep finding them
July 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Please stop using AI to find vulnerabilities in our software. We worked really hard to leave backdoors for the government to use and you guys keep finding them
I notice many people are receiving their #jollaphone! I tried to note down some of the things I did to get cosy with my new #sailfishos device in a new blog post: "I have my Jolla Phone, what now?" […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
August 1, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I notice many people are receiving their #jollaphone! I tried to note down some of the things I did to get cosy with my new #sailfishos device in a new blog post: "I have my Jolla Phone, what now?" […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
BREAKING: On 10 July 2026, the European people adopted the Strategy for More Effective and Proactive Fight against
Adultery, Invidia, and Lust (MEP-FAIL).
Mandatory surveillance of all MEPs and police officers enters into force immediately. You are now […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Adultery, Invidia, and Lust (MEP-FAIL).
Mandatory surveillance of all MEPs and police officers enters into force immediately. You are now […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
July 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM
BREAKING: On 10 July 2026, the European people adopted the Strategy for More Effective and Proactive Fight against
Adultery, Invidia, and Lust (MEP-FAIL).
Mandatory surveillance of all MEPs and police officers enters into force immediately. You are now […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Adultery, Invidia, and Lust (MEP-FAIL).
Mandatory surveillance of all MEPs and police officers enters into force immediately. You are now […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Reposted by Ruben De Smet
Reposted by Ruben De Smet
@rubdos I've looked at the PrivSec list of banking apps in the past
https://privsec.dev/posts/android/banking-applications-compatibility-with-grapheneos/
https://privsec.dev/posts/android/banking-applications-compatibility-with-grapheneos/
Banking Applications Compatibility with GrapheneOS
Maintained Compatibility List for International Banking Apps This list includes banking apps that have been tested, submitted, reviewed, and verified as compatible. LIST | SUBMIT | UPDATE | POSSIBLE WORKAROUND SOLUTIONS Introduction Welcome to the crowd-sourced dataset for GrapheneOS users on currently supported devices. New visitors are encouraged to read the official usage guide on banking apps for comprehensive details about how these apps function on GrapheneOS. IMPORTANT Please read GrapheneOS’s important announcement, officially released on Dec 1, 2023:
privsec.dev
July 10, 2026 at 12:36 PM
@rubdos I've looked at the PrivSec list of banking apps in the past
https://privsec.dev/posts/android/banking-applications-compatibility-with-grapheneos/
https://privsec.dev/posts/android/banking-applications-compatibility-with-grapheneos/
Is there a central name-and-shame place to list apps and vendors which enforce "genuine" Google #android? Users of #microg are increasingly confronted with these warnings and #Nags that are transitively forced upon us by idiots in Silicon Valley.
This is not […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This is not […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
July 10, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Is there a central name-and-shame place to list apps and vendors which enforce "genuine" Google #android? Users of #microg are increasingly confronted with these warnings and #Nags that are transitively forced upon us by idiots in Silicon Valley.
This is not […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This is not […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
In anticipation for the #jolla Phone Day1 event, I made a little detour to #tampere
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/intermezzo-to-tampere-visiting-jolla-in-busy-times/30483
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/intermezzo-to-tampere-visiting-jolla-in-busy-times/30483
July 7, 2026 at 7:29 AM
In anticipation for the #jolla Phone Day1 event, I made a little detour to #tampere
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/intermezzo-to-tampere-visiting-jolla-in-busy-times/30483
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/intermezzo-to-tampere-visiting-jolla-in-busy-times/30483
If #google says that a new law is a horrible idea, then definitely persue said law!
https://noyb.eu/en/eu-member-states-and-google-suddenly-want-keep-cookie-banners
https://noyb.eu/en/eu-member-states-and-google-suddenly-want-keep-cookie-banners
EU Member States (and Google) suddenly want to keep cookie banners!
The EU Commission proposed a solution to get rid of cookie banners. Some Member States are now working against it, despite requests for simplification
noyb.eu
July 2, 2026 at 11:09 AM
If #google says that a new law is a horrible idea, then definitely persue said law!
https://noyb.eu/en/eu-member-states-and-google-suddenly-want-keep-cookie-banners
https://noyb.eu/en/eu-member-states-and-google-suddenly-want-keep-cookie-banners
RE: https://mastodon.social/@rubdos/116658946601643169
I charged my Pebble today. Exactly day 14. Impressive stuff.
I charged my Pebble today. Exactly day 14. Impressive stuff.
June 12, 2026 at 8:39 AM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@rubdos/116658946601643169
I charged my Pebble today. Exactly day 14. Impressive stuff.
I charged my Pebble today. Exactly day 14. Impressive stuff.
May 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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WhatsApp is implementing a paid subscription plan. Time to redouble our efforts to get all our friends on @signalapp?
https://techcentral.co.za/whatsapp-to-go-premium-with-new-plus-subscription/280424/
#whatsapp #signal
https://techcentral.co.za/whatsapp-to-go-premium-with-new-plus-subscription/280424/
#whatsapp #signal
WhatsApp to go premium with new Plus subscription
Meta Platforms has started trialling a paid WhatsApp tier offering themes, premium stickers and expanded chat pinning.
techcentral.co.za
April 22, 2026 at 7:59 AM
WhatsApp is implementing a paid subscription plan. Time to redouble our efforts to get all our friends on @signalapp?
https://techcentral.co.za/whatsapp-to-go-premium-with-new-plus-subscription/280424/
#whatsapp #signal
https://techcentral.co.za/whatsapp-to-go-premium-with-new-plus-subscription/280424/
#whatsapp #signal
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@rubdos I might be a bit biased because I wrote it, but BitSailor is probably my most used native app. Which is why I've written it in the first place - sometimes I want to turn off AppSupport and that was kinda hard when I had to open Bitwarden.
April 18, 2026 at 7:38 AM
@rubdos I might be a bit biased because I wrote it, but BitSailor is probably my most used native app. Which is why I've written it in the first place - sometimes I want to turn off AppSupport and that was kinda hard when I had to open Bitwarden.
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@rubdos Oh, and I forgot ProtonMail Bridge CLI though it's mostly install-configure-and-forget.
But using the native Email app for Protonmail is nice.
But using the native Email app for Protonmail is nice.
April 18, 2026 at 7:40 AM
@rubdos Oh, and I forgot ProtonMail Bridge CLI though it's mostly install-configure-and-forget.
But using the native Email app for Protonmail is nice.
But using the native Email app for Protonmail is nice.
Second blog about my #sailfishos experience: https://www.rubdos.be/2026/04/17/my-sailfish-os-journey-apps.html
This second part goes into #apps, and what Sailfish OS looks like in practice for myself. Did I miss an app? What's your favourite Sailfish OS app? […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This second part goes into #apps, and what Sailfish OS looks like in practice for myself. Did I miss an app? What's your favourite Sailfish OS app? […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
April 17, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Second blog about my #sailfishos experience: https://www.rubdos.be/2026/04/17/my-sailfish-os-journey-apps.html
This second part goes into #apps, and what Sailfish OS looks like in practice for myself. Did I miss an app? What's your favourite Sailfish OS app? […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This second part goes into #apps, and what Sailfish OS looks like in practice for myself. Did I miss an app? What's your favourite Sailfish OS app? […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Souveränität: Viele europäische Beamte müssen WhatsApp und Signal Adieu sagen
Von Berlin bis Brüssel: Regierungen setzen verstärkt auf eigene Messenger, um Abhängigkeiten von US-Plattformen und Sicherheitsrisiken zu reduzieren […]
Von Berlin bis Brüssel: Regierungen setzen verstärkt auf eigene Messenger, um Abhängigkeiten von US-Plattformen und Sicherheitsrisiken zu reduzieren […]
Original post on social.heise.de
social.heise.de
April 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Blog about my journey with #jolla and #sailfishos: https://www.rubdos.be/2026/04/15/my-sailfish-os-journey.html
This is the first in a small series of posts about Sailfish OS, and how I use it as my daily driver. Feel free to dump questions here, and I'll see what I can cover!
This is the first in a small series of posts about Sailfish OS, and how I use it as my daily driver. Feel free to dump questions here, and I'll see what I can cover!
April 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Blog about my journey with #jolla and #sailfishos: https://www.rubdos.be/2026/04/15/my-sailfish-os-journey.html
This is the first in a small series of posts about Sailfish OS, and how I use it as my daily driver. Feel free to dump questions here, and I'll see what I can cover!
This is the first in a small series of posts about Sailfish OS, and how I use it as my daily driver. Feel free to dump questions here, and I'll see what I can cover!
Reading @me's AI policy for @buddiesofbudgie
https://docs.buddiesofbudgie.org/organization/ai-policy/
I kinda don't want to adopt a policy. If I had too, it would look a lot like this though.
https://docs.buddiesofbudgie.org/organization/ai-policy/
I kinda don't want to adopt a policy. If I had too, it would look a lot like this though.
AI Policy | Buddies of Budgie Docs
Policy and guidelines for using AI tools when contributing to Budgie Desktop.
docs.buddiesofbudgie.org
March 30, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Reading @me's AI policy for @buddiesofbudgie
https://docs.buddiesofbudgie.org/organization/ai-policy/
I kinda don't want to adopt a policy. If I had too, it would look a lot like this though.
https://docs.buddiesofbudgie.org/organization/ai-policy/
I kinda don't want to adopt a policy. If I had too, it would look a lot like this though.
March 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
RE: https://www.aldil.org/rencontres-francophones-sailfish%c2%b7os/3214/
Ce week-end, samedi 21 mars : Rencontres #francophones #SailfishOS à #lyon ! 🇫🇷 🐧
Une journée de bidouille, d’échanges et de partage autour de #sailfishos, avec un peu de #whisperfish, et surtout un accueil chaleureux […]
Ce week-end, samedi 21 mars : Rencontres #francophones #SailfishOS à #lyon ! 🇫🇷 🐧
Une journée de bidouille, d’échanges et de partage autour de #sailfishos, avec un peu de #whisperfish, et surtout un accueil chaleureux […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
March 18, 2026 at 8:39 AM
RE: https://www.aldil.org/rencontres-francophones-sailfish%c2%b7os/3214/
Ce week-end, samedi 21 mars : Rencontres #francophones #SailfishOS à #lyon ! 🇫🇷 🐧
Une journée de bidouille, d’échanges et de partage autour de #sailfishos, avec un peu de #whisperfish, et surtout un accueil chaleureux […]
Ce week-end, samedi 21 mars : Rencontres #francophones #SailfishOS à #lyon ! 🇫🇷 🐧
Une journée de bidouille, d’échanges et de partage autour de #sailfishos, avec un peu de #whisperfish, et surtout un accueil chaleureux […]
RE: https://www.aldil.org/rencontres-francophones-sailfish%c2%b7os/3214/
This weekend, Saturday, March 21: Rencontres #francophones #SailfishOS in #lyon! 🇫🇷 🐧
A day of hacking, chatting, and sharing about #sailfishos, including a bit of #whisperfish, and especially welcoming newcomers! I'll be […]
This weekend, Saturday, March 21: Rencontres #francophones #SailfishOS in #lyon! 🇫🇷 🐧
A day of hacking, chatting, and sharing about #sailfishos, including a bit of #whisperfish, and especially welcoming newcomers! I'll be […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
March 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM
RE: https://www.aldil.org/rencontres-francophones-sailfish%c2%b7os/3214/
This weekend, Saturday, March 21: Rencontres #francophones #SailfishOS in #lyon! 🇫🇷 🐧
A day of hacking, chatting, and sharing about #sailfishos, including a bit of #whisperfish, and especially welcoming newcomers! I'll be […]
This weekend, Saturday, March 21: Rencontres #francophones #SailfishOS in #lyon! 🇫🇷 🐧
A day of hacking, chatting, and sharing about #sailfishos, including a bit of #whisperfish, and especially welcoming newcomers! I'll be […]
#sailfishos 5.0.0.76 in early access. It fixes the recording of voice notes on #sony #xperia 10 IV and V in Whisperfish, hooray! 🙂
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/release-notes-tampella-5-0-0-76-early-access/28285/1
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/release-notes-tampella-5-0-0-76-early-access/28285/1
March 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
#sailfishos 5.0.0.76 in early access. It fixes the recording of voice notes on #sony #xperia 10 IV and V in Whisperfish, hooray! 🙂
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/release-notes-tampella-5-0-0-76-early-access/28285/1
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/release-notes-tampella-5-0-0-76-early-access/28285/1