Ein chemischer Trick macht möglich, was Solarthermieanlagen bisher nicht können: Wärme verlustfrei über Jahre konservieren.

#solar #solarpunk

https://www.telepolis.de/article/Pyrimidon-Das-Molekuel-das-Solarenergie-ueber-Jahre-speichert-11186669.html

I promise you all one thing: The moment 3D-printers are somehow regulated what it can be used for all the lobbyists will come forward and will add their wishes to the list of forbidden things to print.

If 3d-printing is outlawed so the chance of getting the power to manufacture things and spare parts will end. All your prototypes will go to a central authority to see if there is something useful in development... Or to see if there are copyright violations...

And no, it will not stop ghostguns. This ship sailed a long time ago and it will not come back. Society needs other ways to handle it than forbid a manufacturing process.

#3d #3dprinting #ghostguns

https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/02/19/californias-new-bill-requires-doj-approved-3d-printers-that-report-on-themselves/

How it's made.

#clubmate

@Zamfr @toxomat

I think there are organizastion capable of handling such a project in Europe, like Airbus. The biggest but are the politicians and their interests. I am sure they will be able to slow down or even completely break the most capable actor.

@Zamfr @toxomat Not quite true. Some of the develepment as well as production of the F-35 took place in the EU. Some parts are build in Europe.

Additionally, airplanes, especially military airplanes, are constantly upgraded and a lot of development goes into this. There is a lot of experience in aircrafts, avionics and other related stuff in the EU.

@toxomat I think more interesting is the part of getting all the little secrets. The airframe itself is pretty boring, likely we can build something better, but reverse ingeneering the software will help Europe and it's partners to save a lot of time developing our own 5th gen fighter or even 6th gen.

#jailbreak #hack #f35 #uspol

@ericdere

[ ] you understand irony

@Captain_Jack_Sparrow It's always the same, there is new $TECH available and instead of using it to improve humanity we make things like this.
We invented crypology and when it became widely availabe we used it for an imaginary currency instead of protecting our emails.

#ai #slop #bitcoin

#ai #datacenters #slop #aislop

I have to admit, I never heard of Wiyaala before and I am upset about it. Sounds like a great artists and activist!

Here is what I googled so far:

Who Is Wiyaala?

Wiyaala is one of Ghana’s most distinctive and versatile artists—a singer, songwriter, and activist known for her powerful voice, androgynous stage presence, and fearless advocacy for social justice.

Name: Noella Wiyaala (her stage name means "the doer" in the Sissala language).

Background: Born on December 22, 1986, in Funsi, a small community in Ghana’s Upper West Region. Raised in a patriarchal society, she defied norms thanks to her musical mother, avoiding female genital mutilation (FGM) and child

Musical Journey: From Local Bars to Global Stages

Early Start: Wiyaala began performing in local bars in Tamale as a child, earning her first income as an artist. After school, she joined the music scene in Wa, centered around Echo Soundz Recording.

Breakthrough: In 2012, she won Ghana’s Vodafone Icons music reality show, launching her solo career. Her 2013 hit "Rock My Body" won two All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and featured Ghana’s first underwater music video.
Global Recognition: Discovered by BBC’s Rita Ray in 2014, Wiyaala has since performed at the Commonwealth Games, for US Vice President Kamala Harris, and at festivals worldwide. Her 2014 FIFA World Cup song "Go Go Black Stars" was the first Ghanaian track to chart on Billboard since the 1970.

Musical Style & Themes

Languages: Sings in Sissala, Waale, and English, blending Afro-pop, Highlife, and traditional Ghanaian sounds.
Themes: Empowerment, social justice, love, and resistance. She’s a vocal advocate against child marriage and gender inequality, drawing from personal.

Activism & Advocacy

UNICEF Ambassador: Collaborates with UNICEF Ghana and the Ministry of Gender to combat child marriage, poverty, and promote health and education.
Cultural Ambassador: Promotes traditional Ghanaian music and dance through projects like IGNITE! Ghana, which integrates African culture into.

Why Wiyaala Fits with Laibach

Her collaboration with Laibach on "Allgorhythm" is a natural fit: Both use music as a tool for provocation and resistance. While Laibach critiques totalitarianism and digital surveillance, Wiyaala brings an African perspective—challenging cultural and digital colonialism. Her voice adds a layer of defiance, whether against algorithms or social norms.

Key Facts & Trivia

Androgynous Image: Deliberately breaks gender stereotypes, a bold stance in Ghana’s conservative society.
Billboard Pioneer: First Ghanaian artist since the 1970s to chart on Billboardwiyaala.com.
Personal Life: Married since 2014, she continues to live in Ghana while maintaining a global career.

https://wiyaala.com/about

#wiyaala #ghana #laibach

Laibach’s New Song: "Allgorhythm" (feat. Wiyaala)

For those unfamiliar with Laibach: they are not just a band, but an avant-garde art collective founded in 1980s Yugoslavia. From the start, they stormed through the Eastern Bloc’s art scene like a bulldozer, leaving authorities baffled and ultimately forcing them into exile. Laibach relocated to the UK, where they continued their provocative work.
Their music is layered with irony, reverse psychology, and biting sarcasm—never designed to be "nice" or easy listening. A recurring theme in their art is totalitarianism, and their new song, "Allgorhythm," seems to explore this very idea. Laibach has previously dissected totalitarianism from both the left and right, as well as religion, with their legendary trolling of North Korea standing out as a masterclass in subversion. Somehow, they secured an invitation to perform there as the first Western band ever—and made the most of it.
This new track is a clear critique of social media. It samples viral videos, and the title and lyrics expose how we’ve all become slaves to algorithms—a modern form of totalitarianism. I can’t wait for their new album.

#laibach #laibachband

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erR5PSfKo7w

How not to do it...

BMW’s Newest “Innovation” is a Logo-Shaped Middle Finger to Right to Repair

https://www.ifixit.com/News/115528/bmws-newest-innovation-is-a-logo-shaped-middle-finger-to-right-to-repair

#bmw #righttorepair

@kottke But.... But in winter EVs don't work!