Anton Piatek
@sldrant.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Geek, maker, trail runner. Professional bit herder
From birdsite @antonpiatek
[bridged from https://mastodon.social/@sldrant on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
From birdsite @antonpiatek
[bridged from https://mastodon.social/@sldrant on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
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my friends wanted to pass on the reminder this Spooky Season that black food dye (often made from activated charcoal, which is used for treating poisonings) can cause your medications to be ineffective
September 29, 2026 at 9:57 AM
my friends wanted to pass on the reminder this Spooky Season that black food dye (often made from activated charcoal, which is used for treating poisonings) can cause your medications to be ineffective
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Massive Qi chargers for cars!
https://electrek.co/2026/09/18/its-finally-here-porsche-puts-wireless-ev-charging-into-production-video/
I can see the utility of using this for slow charging. But is it really that much of a faff to plug in a cable? I wonder how perfectly aligned the car needs to […]
https://electrek.co/2026/09/18/its-finally-here-porsche-puts-wireless-ev-charging-into-production-video/
I can see the utility of using this for slow charging. But is it really that much of a faff to plug in a cable? I wonder how perfectly aligned the car needs to […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
September 20, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Massive Qi chargers for cars!
https://electrek.co/2026/09/18/its-finally-here-porsche-puts-wireless-ev-charging-into-production-video/
I can see the utility of using this for slow charging. But is it really that much of a faff to plug in a cable? I wonder how perfectly aligned the car needs to […]
https://electrek.co/2026/09/18/its-finally-here-porsche-puts-wireless-ev-charging-into-production-video/
I can see the utility of using this for slow charging. But is it really that much of a faff to plug in a cable? I wonder how perfectly aligned the car needs to […]
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The WAR ON WALKING has taken many forms around the world. It’s often as simple as how we signal who space is and isn’t for.
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
September 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The WAR ON WALKING has taken many forms around the world. It’s often as simple as how we signal who space is and isn’t for.
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
Once our eyes are opened to all the ways we’ve prioritized cars over people, we can’t unsee it.
Frustrating photo contributed by @stadsplanering.bsky.social. #WarOnWalking
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I'm looking for recommendations for someone who is #blind (0% vision) and doesn't have a computer (so, using their phone).
They're looking for a way to publish texts or blog posts. They tried and were very disappointed by substack and tumblr.
And also potentially a Mastodon client.
Is there […]
They're looking for a way to publish texts or blog posts. They tried and were very disappointed by substack and tumblr.
And also potentially a Mastodon client.
Is there […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
September 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I'm looking for recommendations for someone who is #blind (0% vision) and doesn't have a computer (so, using their phone).
They're looking for a way to publish texts or blog posts. They tried and were very disappointed by substack and tumblr.
And also potentially a Mastodon client.
Is there […]
They're looking for a way to publish texts or blog posts. They tried and were very disappointed by substack and tumblr.
And also potentially a Mastodon client.
Is there […]
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if i rig up a random number generator to a bomb, program it to generate a number between 1 and 20 every five minutes, set the bomb to go off if i roll a 20, begin the random number generator, then leave the room, i am liable for when the bomb goes off. the fact that a deeply stupid […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
September 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM
if i rig up a random number generator to a bomb, program it to generate a number between 1 and 20 every five minutes, set the bomb to go off if i roll a 20, begin the random number generator, then leave the room, i am liable for when the bomb goes off. the fact that a deeply stupid […]
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As a treat - here are a few more bats captured with thermal imagery.
September 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
As a treat - here are a few more bats captured with thermal imagery.
I'm running London marathon next year for Action Cancer. All donations greatly appreciated.
Also if I raise £3000 I'm shaving the beard off (probably after the race)
https://www.justgiving.com/page/anton-piatek
Also if I raise £3000 I'm shaving the beard off (probably after the race)
https://www.justgiving.com/page/anton-piatek
Anton's fundraiser for Action Cancer
Help Anton Piatek raise money to support Action Cancer
www.justgiving.com
September 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I'm running London marathon next year for Action Cancer. All donations greatly appreciated.
Also if I raise £3000 I'm shaving the beard off (probably after the race)
https://www.justgiving.com/page/anton-piatek
Also if I raise £3000 I'm shaving the beard off (probably after the race)
https://www.justgiving.com/page/anton-piatek
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I know it's unlikely many people here could reach an arts festival in the South East of England next month but just in case...
I have work in the Ramsgate Festival Of Sound this year, which is an audio/visual piece approx 15 mins long in the crypt of St. George's Church in the centre of the […]
I have work in the Ramsgate Festival Of Sound this year, which is an audio/visual piece approx 15 mins long in the crypt of St. George's Church in the centre of the […]
Original post on go.mxtthxw.art
go.mxtthxw.art
August 31, 2026 at 2:54 PM
I know it's unlikely many people here could reach an arts festival in the South East of England next month but just in case...
I have work in the Ramsgate Festival Of Sound this year, which is an audio/visual piece approx 15 mins long in the crypt of St. George's Church in the centre of the […]
I have work in the Ramsgate Festival Of Sound this year, which is an audio/visual piece approx 15 mins long in the crypt of St. George's Church in the centre of the […]
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Hi, for those relying on a screen reader, we would like to have your feedback on what we could do to make GNOME Calendar friendly for you. If you would like to share some feedback on anything regarding the screen reader experience with GNOME Calendar, please consider reading and commenting on […]
Original post on social.treehouse.systems
social.treehouse.systems
August 30, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Hi, for those relying on a screen reader, we would like to have your feedback on what we could do to make GNOME Calendar friendly for you. If you would like to share some feedback on anything regarding the screen reader experience with GNOME Calendar, please consider reading and commenting on […]
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I'm getting a bit frustrated with the various Mastodon apps for Android.
Tusky doesn't support quote posts, and scrolling is janky.
Fedilab scrolling also stutters.
Pachli doesn't group notifications.
Mastodon official doesn't let you swipe between the tabs or customise them much.
I'm on a […]
Tusky doesn't support quote posts, and scrolling is janky.
Fedilab scrolling also stutters.
Pachli doesn't group notifications.
Mastodon official doesn't let you swipe between the tabs or customise them much.
I'm on a […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
August 30, 2026 at 8:24 AM
I'm getting a bit frustrated with the various Mastodon apps for Android.
Tusky doesn't support quote posts, and scrolling is janky.
Fedilab scrolling also stutters.
Pachli doesn't group notifications.
Mastodon official doesn't let you swipe between the tabs or customise them much.
I'm on a […]
Tusky doesn't support quote posts, and scrolling is janky.
Fedilab scrolling also stutters.
Pachli doesn't group notifications.
Mastodon official doesn't let you swipe between the tabs or customise them much.
I'm on a […]
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Wow. "AI adoption raises homework scores by 18% and reduces completion time by 30%, but lowers monthly exam scores by 20% within six months. High-stakes entrance-exam scores fall by 18 and 24%, with the full penalty emerging only after about two years. " […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
August 19, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Wow. "AI adoption raises homework scores by 18% and reduces completion time by 30%, but lowers monthly exam scores by 20% within six months. High-stakes entrance-exam scores fall by 18 and 24%, with the full penalty emerging only after about two years. " […]
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In Kent, in England, there’s a town called Sandwich. Nearby is a village called Ham. Which means that you get this street sign calling out “Ham Sandwich”.
There’s also a bus that starts at Samdwich, goes through Ham, before finishing at the coastal town of Deal.
English, eh?
There’s also a bus that starts at Samdwich, goes through Ham, before finishing at the coastal town of Deal.
English, eh?
August 18, 2026 at 7:57 PM
In Kent, in England, there’s a town called Sandwich. Nearby is a village called Ham. Which means that you get this street sign calling out “Ham Sandwich”.
There’s also a bus that starts at Samdwich, goes through Ham, before finishing at the coastal town of Deal.
English, eh?
There’s also a bus that starts at Samdwich, goes through Ham, before finishing at the coastal town of Deal.
English, eh?
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This is what the billionaire press and many politicians were campaigning so hard to destroy. Their freedom to drive took precedence over our children's freedom to thrive.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds
Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2026 at 6:02 AM
This is what the billionaire press and many politicians were campaigning so hard to destroy. Their freedom to drive took precedence over our children's freedom to thrive.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Free WiFi on an economy (trans Atlantic) flight, including streaming (but not calls, nor voip).
❤️
❤️
August 6, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Free WiFi on an economy (trans Atlantic) flight, including streaming (but not calls, nor voip).
❤️
❤️
Early start for a flight to Canada for work. Was supposed to be there Monday but the airline had strikes
August 6, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Early start for a flight to Canada for work. Was supposed to be there Monday but the airline had strikes
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Looks like The Tegister noticed our ban: https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/28/def-con-bans-meta-style-pervert-glasses/5279763
#defcon34 #defcon #photopolicy #codeofconduct
#defcon34 #defcon #photopolicy #codeofconduct
DEF CON bans Meta-style 'pervert glasses'
More organizers prohibit camera-equipped specs, even with prescription lenses
www.theregister.com
July 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Looks like The Tegister noticed our ban: https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/28/def-con-bans-meta-style-pervert-glasses/5279763
#defcon34 #defcon #photopolicy #codeofconduct
#defcon34 #defcon #photopolicy #codeofconduct
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Yesterday, one of the younger electricians was telling me about the beauty of the new alarm systems he installs. While acknowledging the quality of my current one, he said, "It uses a SIM card and calls you. The new ones are 4G or Wi-Fi and use the cloud, so notifications go straight to your […]
Original post on mastodon.bsd.cafe
mastodon.bsd.cafe
May 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Yesterday, one of the younger electricians was telling me about the beauty of the new alarm systems he installs. While acknowledging the quality of my current one, he said, "It uses a SIM card and calls you. The new ones are 4G or Wi-Fi and use the cloud, so notifications go straight to your […]
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A barrister represents his clients in court. Clients who are political dissidents. He now faces criminal prosecution for doing so.
Not Turkey.
Not Egypt.
Not Russia.
England.
Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Not Turkey.
Not Egypt.
Not Russia.
England.
Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action barrister’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’
CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2026 at 2:29 PM
A barrister represents his clients in court. Clients who are political dissidents. He now faces criminal prosecution for doing so.
Not Turkey.
Not Egypt.
Not Russia.
England.
Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Not Turkey.
Not Egypt.
Not Russia.
England.
Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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maybe if ads were just simple little messages in the corner like on daring fireball instead of an assault to at least 3 senses (sight, sound, touch [device temperature]) and riddled with malware and surveillance, then i might be more inclined to allow them. but instead i’m blocking your site
July 23, 2026 at 3:47 PM
maybe if ads were just simple little messages in the corner like on daring fireball instead of an assault to at least 3 senses (sight, sound, touch [device temperature]) and riddled with malware and surveillance, then i might be more inclined to allow them. but instead i’m blocking your site
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🦌 Arctic reindeer are the only mammals whose eyes change color seasonally - gold in summer, deep blue in winter. They physically restructure a nanoscale photonic mirror inside their eyes to match Arctic twilight wavelengths, boosting night vision during months of polar darkness. #science #nature […]
Original post on dmv.community
dmv.community
July 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM
🦌 Arctic reindeer are the only mammals whose eyes change color seasonally - gold in summer, deep blue in winter. They physically restructure a nanoscale photonic mirror inside their eyes to match Arctic twilight wavelengths, boosting night vision during months of polar darkness. #science #nature […]
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Petition: Create a government-owned, free software for Making Tax Digital (MTD)
With the roll-out of Making Tax Digital going ahead, HMRC must provide an in-house, government-developed, fully-functional software that allows easy and confident compliance with MTD. Self-employed people should not […]
With the roll-out of Making Tax Digital going ahead, HMRC must provide an in-house, government-developed, fully-functional software that allows easy and confident compliance with MTD. Self-employed people should not […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
July 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Petition: Create a government-owned, free software for Making Tax Digital (MTD)
With the roll-out of Making Tax Digital going ahead, HMRC must provide an in-house, government-developed, fully-functional software that allows easy and confident compliance with MTD. Self-employed people should not […]
With the roll-out of Making Tax Digital going ahead, HMRC must provide an in-house, government-developed, fully-functional software that allows easy and confident compliance with MTD. Self-employed people should not […]
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they said it'd be discrete shipping!!!! :neodog_sob:
June 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
they said it'd be discrete shipping!!!! :neodog_sob:
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ok this is so cool. this LED manufacturer designed maybe the coolest demo brochure possible for their COB LEDs, its a ringed binder where each of the pages is a PCB that you plug in and can control via touch to toggle which strips are on 🤯
#electronics
#electronics
July 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
ok this is so cool. this LED manufacturer designed maybe the coolest demo brochure possible for their COB LEDs, its a ringed binder where each of the pages is a PCB that you plug in and can control via touch to toggle which strips are on 🤯
#electronics
#electronics
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Alberta and Morocco are the latest jurisdictions that have legislated to abolish DST this year.
https://lists.iana.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/message/NVHSX2PAQIT44U5FCCEVNJJYXQMMTJSA/
https://lists.iana.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/message/NVHSX2PAQIT44U5FCCEVNJJYXQMMTJSA/
[tz] [tz-announce] 2026c release of tz code and data available - tz - lists.iana.org
lists.iana.org
July 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Alberta and Morocco are the latest jurisdictions that have legislated to abolish DST this year.
https://lists.iana.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/message/NVHSX2PAQIT44U5FCCEVNJJYXQMMTJSA/
https://lists.iana.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/message/NVHSX2PAQIT44U5FCCEVNJJYXQMMTJSA/