The Morning After Elon blocks blocking
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At one time or another, we’ve all encountered people who have no sense of boundaries. They intrude too deeply into our personal space, oblivious or fully aware of our discomfort. This problem is even more pronounced online, where instant access to one’s extensive digital footprint can be a vehicle for abuse. This is why most platforms have some sort of block feature, allowing people to limit certain users’ access to their lives.
Now guess which platform is eliminating the ability to block people. Yes, that one.
Elon Musk has announced a change to X’s policies so that users you’ve blocked can still see your posts. They won’t be able to interact with you, but they will be able to see what you’re posting on the platform. Musk has previously spoken out against the block feature, saying users can get around this problem by switching to a non-blocked account. Which is true, in a way that suggests they have a habit of not respecting anyone’s boundaries.
Obviously, the reasons why this is a terrible, horrifying, wasteful, and generally bad idea are so long we’d be here forever trying to list them. But it’s a good reminder that X is a place that considers trust and security to be four-letter words.
A new macOS has arrived, and it’s actually quite great, according to Devendra Hardawar. The new operating system’s biggest feature is the ability to mirror your iPhone to your Mac, helping you keep your eyes on one screen instead of two. Now, devs use it to play mobile games during meetings, but we don’t recommend you do that.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced that the messaging app will now hand over users’ IP addresses and phone numbers upon request to law enforcement. It’s amazing what a short stay in a French prison can do to change one’s long-held beliefs about privacy.
The White House plans to ban Chinese (and Russian) hardware and software from any internet-connected car in the US. Given the integration required to run most electric vehicles, it’s likely that this move will act as a de facto ban on imports of Chinese electric vehicles.