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thef1diary · 6 months ago

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Oh my goood Di!! You killed it with my last request and I need more. Reader starts missing hearing ghost!Max’s voice after a while following the investigation, even if he’s still there and she goes to buy a spirit box or different device that would allow her to speak with (or hear) her beloved ghost, maybe set up some motion cameras to see where he is around the house?👀 way too many thoughts about this!!

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— hm motion detection cameras you say? it is a very good way to know where he is and what he’s doing at all times, even when you’re at work. 18+ content below

Your excitement buzzed through you as you finished downloading the app on your phone. The paranormal motion camera was your latest attempt to keep track of Max since you couldn’t see him. Now that communication devices had proven to be a frustrating failure—a temporary setback, this seemed like the perfect alternative. Sleek little cameras were now perched throughout your house, angled perfectly to cover the entire space.

Of course, you hadn’t actually set it up. After some coaxing—and a fair amount of teasing—you’d gotten Max to maneuver the cameras for you, his invisible hands carefully securing it in place. You couldn’t help but laugh as the device wobbled midair while he adjusted it, his impatience apparent even without words.

“Perfect,” you murmured as the live feed popped up on your phone. The motion camera worked seamlessly, showing a faint, glowing outline of his form whenever he moved. You tested it out for a few minutes before leaving for work, grinning as you caught the faint figure of Max lounging lazily on your bed.

By lunch, your curiosity had gotten the better of you. Sitting alone in the breakroom, you opened the app, eager to check in on him.

The image on your screen made your breath hitch. The faint outline of Max was visible, but he wasn’t just lounging anymore. He was in your bedroom, standing at the foot of your bed. And in his hand, unmistakably, was a pair of your panties—the new lacy ones you’d bought after you told him about needing to wear them in public.

You watched, utterly transfixed, as his hand moved. The camera couldn’t capture all the details, but the glowing outline of his figure made it clear what he was doing. He rubbed the delicate fabric against his cock, the motion slow and deliberate, his hips rocking ever so slightly. The idea of him using your panties like that made your head spin, heat blooming low in your belly.

Your phone nearly slipped from your trembling hands as you stood up and bolted to the office bathroom. Locking yourself in the farthest stall, you leaned against the door, chest heaving. Your hands shook as you brought the screen back to life, the feed reconnecting.

There he was—still in your bedroom, still working himself over with your panties. His outline was sharper now, more defined as he moved faster, his ghostly form shuddering with each stroke.

Your free hand slid under your skirt, trembling fingers slipping beneath the waistband of your panties. You were already wet, the arousal pooling between your thighs too intense to ignore. Biting your lip, you dipped your fingers into the slick heat, fingering yourself in time with Max’s movements on the screen.

The thought of him, alone in your room, desperate and needy, using something so intimate of yours to get off—it was intoxicating. Your breath hitched, soft whimpers escaping as you circled your clit, matching his rhythm.

On the screen, his movements grew more frantic, his body tensing. You could almost feel the energy, the raw heat of his arousal spilling through the feed. It quickly sent you over the edge, your orgasm crashing through you as you bit down on your lip to muffle the cry that threatened to spill out.

Slumped against the stall door, you stared at the screen, chest heaving, body still trembling. Max had stilled now, his outline faint but he was clearly satisfied.

As you cleaned yourself up, one thought burned in your mind: you’d never look at that camera—or those panties—the same way again.

want more ghost!max? send me an ask with your filthiest thoughts and it’ll get answered during one of my dirty drabble days

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rivkae-winters · 1 year ago

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Edit: the app launched and Is down- I have the initial apology video in a post here and I’m working on getting a full archive of their TikTok up ASAP. I’m letting the rest of this post remain since I do still stand by most of it and also don’t like altering things already in circulation.

Warning for criticism and what I’d consider some harsh to outright mean words:

So I’ve just been made aware of the project known of as ‘lore.fm’ and I’m not a fan for multiple reasons. For one this ‘accessibility’ tool complicates the process of essentially just using a screen reader (something native to all I phones specifically because this is a proposed IOS app) in utterly needless and inaccessible ways. From what I have been seeing on Reddit they have been shielding themselves (or fans of the project have been defending them) with this claim of being an accessibility tool as well to which is infuriating for so many reasons.

I plan to make a longer post explaining why this is a terrible idea later but I’ll keep it short for tonight with my main three criticisms and a few extras:

1. Your service requires people to copy a url for a fic then open your app then paste it into your app and click a button then wait for your audio to be prepared to use. This is needlessly complicating a process that exists on IOS already and can be done IN BROWSER using an overlay that you can fully control the placement of.

2. This is potentially killing your own fandom if it catches on with the proposed target market of xreader smut enjoyers because of only needing the link as mentioned above. You don’t have to open a fic to get a link this the author may potentially not even get any hits much less any other feedback. At least when you download a pdf you leave a hit: the download button is on the page with the fic for a reason. Fandom is a self sustaining eco system and many authors get discouraged and post less/even stop writing all together if they get low interaction.

3. Maybe we shouldn’t put something marketed as turning smut fanfic into audio books on the IOS App Store right now. Maybe with KOSA that’s a bad idea? Just maybe? Sarcasm aside we could see fan fiction be under even more legal threat if minors use this to listen to the content we know they all consume via sites like ao3 (even if we ask them not to) and are caught with it. Auditory content has historically been considered much more obscene/inappropriate than written content: this is a recipe for a disaster and more internet regulations we are trying to avoid.

I also have many issues with the fact that this is obviously redistributing fanfiction (thus violating the copyright we hold over our words and our plots) and removing control the author should have over their content and digital footprint. Then there is the fact that even though the creator on TikTok SAYS you can email to have your fic ‘excluded’ based on the way the demo works (pasting a link) I’m gonna assume that’s just to cover her ass/is utter bullshit. I know that’s harsh but if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it’s probably a duck.

I am all for women in stem- I’ve BEEN a woman in Stem- but this is not a cool girl boss moment. This is someone naive enough to think this will go over well at best or many other things (security risks especially) at worst.

In conclusion for tonight: I hope this person is a troll but there is enough hype and enough paid for web domains that I don’t think that’s the case. There are a litany of reasons every fanfic reader and writer should be against something like this existing and I’ll outline them all in several other posts later.

Do not email their opt out email address there is no saying what is actually happening with that data and it is simply not worth the risks it could bring up. I hate treating seemingly well meaning people like potential cyber criminals but I’ve seen enough shit by now that it’s better to be safe than sorry. You’re much safer just locking all your fics to account only. I haven’t yet but I may in the future if that is the only option.

If anyone wants a screen reader tutorial and a walk through of my free favorites as well as the native IOS screen reader I can post that later as well. Sorry for the heavy content I know it’s not my normal fare.

#it’s especially insulting the way this is marketed as solving a problem when the solution already exists #ableism #lore.fm #terrible app ideas that shouldn’t happen #serious #accessibility #screen readers #lore.fm should not launch #accessibility tools that are inherently ableist in design #I wish I was making this up

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demie90s · 9 days ago

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No Phone, No Peace

Kahleah Copper x Fem!Rookie!Reader

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Summary: A long plane ride turns into a lesson in what happens when a rookie gets bored—with no phone, no charger, and way too much focus on her favorite vet.

Genre:Smut, dominant rookie / teasing seduction, age-gap tension, slow-burn boldness, “I just wanted attention” energy, hotel-room aftermath

Warnings: SMUT. Public play (plane), explicit fingering, fingering through clothing, oral (reader giving), light power shift, teasing domination, cocky rookie behavior,

Word Count ~ 3.6k

Let me tell you something. Not everybody gets to fuck their vet.

And definitely not their mean-ass vet. Kahleah Copper? She don’t play. She’s tall. She’s sharp. She’s that type of strict that make grown folks sit up straight and pull their shorts down. Real don’t look at me unless you got rebounds and effort energy.

I’m the rookie she can’t stand.

I don’t talk much. Not because I’m shy—nah. I just be in my own head. Real quiet menace energy. I think everything’s a joke. I laugh when coach gets loud. I smirk when they run suicides. I’m the type to miss a drill ‘cause I was busy spinning a ball on my finger. I know what they say about me: she don’t listen, but she play like she been here. And that’s true. On the court? I show up. I handle shit.

Off the court? I don’t hear a damn thing. Coach talkin’? I’m in my phone. Scrolling. Laughing at TikToks with my hood up like I’m watching something important.

And when Kahleah repeats it? When she turns that neck slow, that brow lifted, and that tone low like it’s a threat? I just look up and go—

“’Ight.” She hates that.

The airport was cold as hell. I had my hoodie up, headphones in, hood pulled down low like I was trying to hide from the press. I ain’t say nothin. Ain’t need to. My phone had charge, my game was on, and I was deep into this wild survival app my brother made me download.

Zoned out. Tuned in. Didn’t even notice when we boarded. Didn’t talk the whole way through security. I wasn’t mad or anything—I just left my charger on the last flight and didn’t feel like being social.

Kahleah noticed. She always does.

We sat next to each other on the plane, per usual. She had her hair wrapped up, bonnet on like a queen resting in silence, hoodie zipped to the chin, lip gloss on like she just might argue if provoked.

She looked peaceful. She also looked edible.

I didn’t say a word. Not for hours. I just sat back, legs spread, hoodie over my head, phone propped against the seat tray, locked into my game like I was gonna win a tournament.

Kahleah glanced at me once. Didn’t say shit. She probably thought it was nice having me quiet for once. Bet she got real comfortable in that silence. Thought I finally grew up.

But the thing about peace? It never lasts long with me.

My phone died somewhere over Nebraska. I watched the screen dim, tap it like maybe it’d come back to life. Tried the charger—remembered I ain’t have one. Sat there for a full sixty seconds just staring into the void.

Then I turned. And looked at her.

She was still resting. Calm. Breathing like she was in a spa commercial. Her lips so shiny it pissed me off. Skin warm, smooth, that deep bronze you just know is soft. She had one earbud in, the other dangling.

I bit my bottom lip.

“Bae,” I whispered. Just enough to tease. She sighed. Didn’t even open her eyes.

“What.”

“I’m bored.”

“Read a book.”

I leaned in closer. “I want you.”

She turned her head then. Eyes open. Face annoyed. She scanned my face, slow and irritated. “Don’t start.”

“I’m already here,” I grinned.

She turned back forward. “Go to sleep.”

I didn’t.

Instead, I let my hand drop between us. Slowly. Quietly. Just rested it there. Palm facing her thigh. She didn’t flinch. She knew. But I wasn’t there to make her flinch. I was there to remind her. I slid my hand over her leg. Slow. Familiar. Innocent at first.

She tensed. Just slightly. A twitch in her jaw.

“You do this every time you bored.”

“Not every time.”

“Mm.”

I kept going. My hand slid higher. And higher. Still no look. No words. She knew better than to make a scene. But then I touched her. Really touched her.

Not the casual rookie stuff—none of that playful back pats or flirty bumps in the locker room. I mean touched her. My hand snuck up between her thighs. Pressed against her. Firm. Purposeful.

She stiffened. Eyes forward. Still trying to pretend I wasn’t her problem. I leaned in close, lips at her cheek. “You’re so pretty,” I whispered.

She turned fast.

“You lost your fuckin mind,” she hissed.

I was already two fingers deep. Slow. Controlled. Watching her face twist.

“Probably,” I said. “But you tight as hell for someone pretending they ain’t like this.”

Her hand gripped my wrist, tight. But not to pull me away. I kissed her. Every time her head turned toward me, I kissed her. Not sweet. Not romantic. Sinful. Like I knew I wasn’t supposed to be here.

Like she should’ve put me in check the first time I said yes, ma’am. Her grip on my wrist never left, even as my fingers moved deeper. Slower. Curling. Pressing right where I knew she’d feel it.

She bit her bottom lip. I grinned at her like I wasn’t breaking all the rules. Lights still off. Plane still quiet. Everyone else sleeping. Me? Knee to knee with my vet, knuckles in her heat, tongue teasing her jaw when she shivered.

She tried turning away. I kissed her neck. She leaned her head back. I kissed her collarbone. She grabbed my wrist again. I pushed in deeper. Her body twitched once—legs closing, then shuddering.

And I watched. Just… watched. My lips at her cheek. Grinning. Slow. Full. She clenched around me so hard my wrist ached. But I didn’t stop. I never stop when I’m told.

When she came, she was quiet. Furious. Shaking. And I kissed her temple.

“I missed you,” I whispered. She didn’t speak.

Just let her head drop to the side. I pulled my fingers out—slow—and sucked them clean, eyes on hers.

“Oops,” I whispered. “Tablet’s charged.” She blinked.

“You’re—”

“Hungry,” I cut in, sliding back like nothing happened. “What snacks we got?”

She stared at me like I’d set her whole worldview on fire. And I just stretched. Smiling. Game over. Rookie wins again.

She didn’t say a word when we landed. Not to me. Not to anyone.

Her face was calm, that same passive anger she carries when she’s trying to not go off. When she’s debating if it’s even worth it. Her jaw stayed tight the whole walk from baggage claim to the team bus. Eyes forward. Lips set in that pretty little pout that wasn’t trying to be cute—it just was.

And I was grinning. Like I just came off a rollercoaster I built myself.

You know how most people panic when someone mad at them? Not me. Not when it’s her. Kahleah could drag me across concrete with her voice and I’d still be biting my bottom lip while admiring the gloss on hers.

That woman could say, “You’re the dumbest rookie I’ve ever dealt with,” and I’d be sitting there blinking slow like, You ever had someone love you the wrong way just to prove they could?

The bus was quiet. Late night, dark windows, tired bodies slumped into cushioned seats. Me and her ended up on opposite sides. Across from each other. Like that was gonna help.

My electronics were all dead. Phone? Gone. Tablet? Lying bastard. Charger? Nonexistent. I told everybody I left it in my duffel, but let’s be honest—I didn’t even check.

Why would I? No distractions means I’m free to cause some.

She sat there like a statue. Hoodie up, sweats loose, head turned toward the window like she ain’t just let me touch her midair thirty thousand feet above sea level. Like my fingers didn’t break her concentration and her breath both.

I watched her for a full minute. Then I got up. No announcement. No question.

I just crossed the aisle and dropped into the empty seat next to her like I had the right. Like I always did. She didn’t move. Didn’t even turn to look at me. That’s fine.

I don’t need an opening. I make space. I leaned over and kissed her cheek. Soft. Quick. Just a “hello again” from someone who never left.

She didn’t react. So I kissed her again. Lower. Closer to her jaw this time. A little slower.

Still nothing. I smiled. Oh, she wanna play.

My hand found her thigh. Real natural. Nothing forced. I rubbed it once—up, then down—and leaned in like we was just sharing a secret.

“You ignoring me again?” Her silence was loud.

“Cute.” I kissed her again. On the corner of her jaw. Then her neck. No one else on the bus was paying attention. Too tired. Too wrapped up in whatever half-sleep travel coma they were in. And me? I was fully awake.

Hands roaming slow under the blanket I dragged over both of us. Lips dragging along the slope of her neck, tasting her skin like I was promised a meal and she was the whole damn spread.

Her breath hitched when I bit her. Just a little. Just enough. Still, she didn’t say a word.

I dragged my tongue down the side of her throat, kissed her collarbone over her hoodie, and slid my hand higher—rubbing the soft space between her thighs through her sweats.

She shifted. Slightly.Not away. Just… closer.

By the time we pulled into the hotel parking lot, I was full-on disrespecting every boundary ever put in place. My hand was slow, teasing, firm. I wasn’t rushing. I wasn’t hungry for release. I was hungry for control.

I kissed her jaw again. Soft this time. “You gonna talk to me or just let me keep going?”

She finally turned. Her eyes met mine. Sharp. Low. Furious.

“You don’t know when to stop,” she whispered.

I grinned like the threat was a compliment. “Never said I wanted to.”

My hand pressed deeper. Slower. Circular. Her eyes fluttered shut. I kissed her lips.

Deep. Tongue and all. I didn’t wait. I didn’t ask. I took. Like she belonged to me, and I was just reminding her. Like I needed to know what that gloss felt like on my mouth again. Like I wanted to ruin her for ever letting me go quiet.

She didn’t kiss back at first. But when she did? She kissed. She kissed like someone breaking their own rule. By the time the bus stopped, my fingers were still moving and she was holding my wrist like she wanted to slap me and grind against me at the same time.

I whispered, “We here.” She let go. Didn’t look at me. Didn’t speak. Just stood. Collected her bag. Walked off that bus like nothing happened.

I adjusted my hoodie. Bit my lip. And followed her inside with my hands in my pockets and a full smirk on my face.

Because I love when older women ignore me. I love when they try to act above it. She should’ve known better than to try.

Coach really could’ve picked anyone. Anyone else to room with her. But nope. Me. Always me. Somehow, even when I don’t try, I end up right next to Kahleah Copper. God’s cruel joke, or his favorite sitcom. I can’t tell anymore.

She didn’t say much when we got the assignments. Just rolled her eyes, snatched the room key, and walked ahead like I wasn’t behind her licking my lips, already plotting what drawer I was about to claim.

Room’s nice. Cold. Two queen beds and a mini fridge. She tosses her bag on the one closest to the window, ties her scarf with precision, and wordlessly disappears into the bathroom to start her routine.

Me? I’m sitting on the edge of my bed, face blank, thumbs flying across the screen of my now-charged phone. Quiet. Zoned in. The game that ruined me on the flight now has my full attention again.

I don’t even speak when she turns the lights off. Don’t crack a joke. Don’t reach for her under the covers like I did two hours ago on the bus.

I’m locked in. Silent. Which, ironically, pisses her off just as much as when I’m mouthy. She peeks over once before bed, eyes narrowing at the quiet glow of my screen.

“You really don’t know when to stop.”

I hum in acknowledgment, not looking up.

“You gonna be up all night?”

I glance at her. Smiling cause I ain’t hear shit.

“’Ight.”

She groans. “I should’ve stayed on the damn bus.”

She goes to bed first. Huffs once. Folds her body into the blankets like she’s trying to disappear. Real “don’t talk to me till morning” energy.

I crawl into my bed eventually—maybe an hour later. Phone still in hand. Game still playing. Brightness down. I tell myself I’ll stop in five minutes. Just gotta beat this level.

Then twenty more pass. Then thirty. Eventually… I pass out.

I wake up early. Like, dumb early. No alarms. No light. Room still cold. That weird, peaceful in-between where time don’t move right.

I check my phone. Dead. Of course. Charger half out the wall. Must’ve rolled over it. Typical.

One hour of sleep. Maybe less. And I feel like my soul’s crawling across the hotel carpet. But I’m up. I shower. Brush my teeth. Do my little routine like I got a purpose in life, even though I don’t.

And then… I get bored.

Kahleah’s still sleep. Dead to the world. Back turned. One leg tucked under her, one stretched out just enough to make a man question God. And I remember.

I remember that time she snapped at me in the gym, dead tired, sweat glistening on her neck while I poked at her for the fifteenth time that day. She turned to me, all snatched patience and heat, and said:

“If it’ll make you shut up, do it.”

I haven’t forgotten. So I do.

The sheets were warm. Heavy.

I pushed them back slow, quiet, like I was trying to keep the dream she was having alive just long enough to ruin it. The space between her legs was dark, soft, waiting. She smelled like sleep and skin, like heat and something mine.

I kissed her thigh first.

Not soft—intentional. Lips open, tongue dragging just slightly. I needed her to feel it. To know it wasn’t playful. That I didn’t come under here to be cute. I came here to feed.

And then I kissed her again. Closer.

My palms pressed under her legs, pulling her open by the backs of her thighs. She shifted a little, half-asleep. I kissed right above her knee, then the tender inside of her thigh. I breathed her in—slow, greedy, helpless.

She was soaked. I groaned.

The first taste hit me like a shot. Like something rich, heavy, warm on my tongue. I didn’t lick once and move on. I stayed. Let her settle on my mouth. Let my tongue press flat and deep, slow circles that melted into long, slow strokes that never broke rhythm.

She twitched. Didn’t wake—but her legs tensed. A sigh left her chest. I moaned. Low and guttural. Right into her.

Her taste clung to my lips, sweet and warm and hers. I kissed her again. And again. Let my mouth slide up to her clit, then back down, then up again. I switched between sucking and licking like I needed her to drown me.

And God, I did. I let out another moan, this one higher—strained.

My hips shifted against the bed without meaning to. I was breathing heavy, panting into her, letting my tongue push into her like I needed her soul. My mouth was open, lips parted, tongue dragging with devotion.

Then I pulled back just enough to speak—barely a whisper, hot against her skin:

“Fuck… I need more…”

I wasn’t even talking to her. I was talking to myself. To the need. I dove back in, tongue faster now. I sucked her clit hard—once—then swirled again, kissing around it like I was coaxing her up a cliff. Her body bucked again.

She gasped. Eyes fluttering open. And she saw me. Saw my mouth, open and glistening. My cheeks wet. My lashes low. Moaning between her thighs like I was being touched instead of doing the touching.

She tried to move. Maybe out of instinct. Maybe to stop me. I wrapped my arms under her thighs and held her still. Licked harder. She groaned. Loud.

Her head tilted back against the pillow. Her hips lifted off the bed. My moans turned into quiet cries. I pressed my mouth tighter against her, tongue flat and deep, and let my lips pull another gasp out of her.

I whimpered this time—literally whimpered—and kissed up the length of her again, letting her ride every part of my mouth like it was made for her.

Her hand landed in my curls. Fingers tight. I didn’t stop.

I kissed her thighs again, then mouthed her like I was memorizing her shape. My eyes closed. My nose brushed her. I was in her.

And I moaned again, shaky and raw:

“Baby, I want all of it…”

And right as her hips lifted—right as her breath caught—right as her fingers clenched— She came. Hard. With a curse half-spoken. With a gasp that dragged her lungs inside out.

And I kept licking, slow and gentle now, not because I wanted more—but because I couldn’t stop.

She tasted too good. I didn’t want to come up. Didn’t care if she was watching. Didn’t care if I had she had an attitude. I just needed her. In my mouth.

Where she belonged.

Her thighs clamped tight around my face when she came. Hands in my hair, breath ragged, voice raw—it was one of those finishes that ripped through her like a storm. All legs, hips, and shaking curses.

I stayed there for a second longer. Just a second. Licked her one last time with a soft hum, still moaning under my breath because she tasted like everything I never deserved.

That’s when she pushed me. Hard.

Both hands in my forehead, legs kicking, body twitching like even one more lick would send her straight to Hell. “Stop,” she gasped, chest heaving, lashes wet, thighs quivering.

I fell back, still on my knees at the edge of her bed, blinking slow. Grinning. Face a mess. Lips swollen. Eyes unfocused like I just passed out mid-prayer.

She was pissed. I could see it in the way she sat up, pulled the blanket back over herself like she was shielding the whole damn world. Her body was still catching up to what I’d just done.

I was thriving. Not even trying to hide it. Smiling soft like I just got away with something unforgivable. Still tasting her in the back of my throat. Still drunk off her warmth.

She rolled out of bed, chest still rising too fast, and stomped toward the bathroom without a single word. Slammed the door. Lock clicked.

I exhaled slowly, then turned to the little sink by the mini fridge, wiping my mouth with the sleeve of my hoodie like some deranged, love-struck criminal. I rinsed my face, splashed cold water on my cheeks. Took a deep breath and sat back on the bed like a happy dog that got into something it wasn’t supposed to but don’t regret a damn thing.

Door opened. She walked out.

Towel in hand. Clean now. Lotioned up. Still glowing but in a pissed-off, “don’t say a word to me” kind of way. And she looked so fine.

Hair tied back. Edges soft. Lips shiny from toothpaste. Eyes sharp. Walk mean. She was staring at me like she wanted to fight.

And I was sitting there, head tilted, eyes low, absolutely fucking blissed out. She started talking.

“You think that shit was okay?” I blinked.

“You think waking me up—again—like that is funny?” I nodded slowly, licking my lips.

“Don’t nod at me like that. I’m being serious. What is wrong with you?”

She was pacing now. Heated. Ranting. But all I saw was skin and gloss and the faint tremble in her knees that I knew I put there. I couldn’t hear her words anymore. Not really.

Because in my head, all I kept thinking was—

‘You so fine… I don’t know what you saying but yes, ma’am.’ She pointed at me.

“You think everything’s a joke. I don’t know how the hell you got on this team actin like this, but you not gon keep disrespectin me like—”

I stood. Walked straight up to her, eyes low, still dazed from the high of her thighs. Kissed her.

Right on those minty lips. No warning. No explanation. Just full lips on hers, sighing into her mouth like I couldn’t breathe until I had her again. My hands on her waist, body close. She tensed—but didn’t move.

Didn’t push me off. Didn’t say no. Just stood there with my kiss on her mouth and my taste still on hers.

When I pulled back, grinning all soft, I whispered, “Can you yell at me more?”

Then dropped backwards onto my bed, arms stretched behind my head like I ain’t just ruin her morning and her nerves.

She stared at me for a long second. Then muttered under her breath: “What is wrong with you.”

I just closed my eyes. Smiling. Still pussy drunk. Still in love. Still ready to do it again.

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ms-demeanor · 1 year ago

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got a question I was hoping you could answer!

why do all apps have to go through an app store? why doesn't anywhere have their app downloadable from the internet or something?

was wondering this because lots of issues with apps seem to stem from having to comply with app store guidelines and whatnot. So why not avoid that problem and make the app available off the appstore? And if part of it is because they're easier to find in the appstore, why not do both? why not also offer the download on a website or something?

there's gotta be some reason why there's afaik no one who offers a download for their app without the appstore right?

There are absolutely other ways to get apps, and the one that springs immediately to mind is the F-Droid App Repository.

Sideloading is the process of loading an app that doesn't come from your phone's OS-approved app store. It's really easy on Android (basically just a couple of clicks) but requires jailbreaking on an iphone.

The reason more USERS don't sideload apps is risk: app stores put apps through at least nominal security checks to ensure that they aren't hosting malware. If you get an app from the app store that is malware, you can report it and it will get taken down, but nobody is forcing some random developer who developed his own app to remove it from his site if it installs malware on your phone unless you get law enforcement involved.

The reason more developers don't go outside of the app store or don't WANT to go outside of the app store is money. The number of users who are going to sideload apps is *tiny* compared to the number of users who will go through the app store; that makes a HUGE difference in terms of income, so most developers try to keep it app-store friendly. Like, if tumblr were to say "fuck the app store" and just release their own app that you could download from the sidebar a few things would happen:

Downloads would drop to a fraction of their prior numbers instantly

iOS users would largely be locked out of using tumblr unless they fuck with their phones in a way that violates Apple's TOS and could get them booted out of their iOS ecosystem if they piss off the wrong people.

Ad revenue would collapse because not a lot of advertisers want to work with companies that are app-store unfriendly

They'd be kicked off of the main app marketplaces

So most people who develop apps don't want to put the time and effort and money into developing an app that people might not pay for that then also can't carry ads.

Which leads into another issue: the kind of people who generally make and use sideloaded app aren't the kind of people who generally like profit-driven models. Indie apps are often slow to update and have minimal support because you're usually dealing with a tiny team of creators with a userbase of people who can almost certainly name ten flavors of Linux and are thus expected to troubleshoot and solve their own problems.

If this is the kind of thing you want to try, have at it. I'd recommend sticking to apps from the F-Droid Repository linked up above and being judicious about what you install. If you're using apple and would have to jailbreak your phone to get a non-approved app on it, I'd recommend switching to another type of phone.

(For the record, you also aren't limited to android or ios as the operating system of your phone; there are linux-based OSs out there and weird mutations of android and such - I am not really a phone person so I can't tell you much about them, but they are out there!)

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i voted “????” cause i didn’t know what signal was, but i looked it up and i’ve got a nuance answer sorry: sam would try to make them use it, but literally nobody does, so he gives up 😁😁

Sam is so passionate about everyone moving to Signal for security purposes that he goes on strike and refuses to respond to texts that aren’t sent via Signal. Dean is the first to fall. He rolls his eyes but downloads the app purely because Sam won’t stop being annoying and preachy about it and won't respond to his texts about getting milk or eggs or whatever while he is out. Sam sends back, "I knew you'd eventually cave :))))" so Dean pours his expensive shampoo down the drain and replaces it with Dial hand soap and cuts holes into all his socks.

Sam basically bullies all their hunter friends into moving to Signal by making sad faces and talking about how he was locked in a maximum security secret federal prison for months and Signal protects him from being found by the government. 🥺

Cas is the one holdout Sam simply cannot get to use signal. And purely because Cas refuses to download another texting app when there is already a texting app on his phone. The very idea of having to do something like that fills Cas with a level of loathing humans have never experienced before. Sam can't passive aggressively refuse to answer text messages to make him switch because Cas doesn't text him anyway. He texts Dean when he needs something. When Sam needs to call Cas, CAS is the one who refuses to answer now. Instead, he texts Dean "What does Sam want". Sam and Cas nearly come to blows over this.

Afterwards, Cas adds Sam to the text group he started with Dean, Jack, and Claire, which is exclusively used for him to send text messages every four days that say “Not dead 🙏". Sam throws his own phone out the window.

#mail #shitposting

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mariacallous · 7 months ago

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In recent years, commercial spyware has been deployed by more actors against a wider range of victims, but the prevailing narrative has still been that the malware is used in targeted attacks against an extremely small number of people. At the same time, though, it has been difficult to check devices for infection, leading individuals to navigate an ad hoc array of academic institutions and NGOs that have been on the front lines of developing forensic techniques to detect mobile spyware. On Tuesday, the mobile device security firm iVerify is publishing findings from a spyware detection feature it launched in May. Of 2,500 device scans that the company's customers elected to submit for inspection, seven revealed infections by the notorious NSO Group malware known as Pegasus.

The company’s Mobile Threat Hunting feature uses a combination of malware signature-based detection, heuristics, and machine learning to look for anomalies in iOS and Android device activity or telltale signs of spyware infection. For paying iVerify customers, the tool regularly checks devices for potential compromise. But the company also offers a free version of the feature for anyone who downloads the iVerify Basics app for $1. These users can walk through steps to generate and send a special diagnostic utility file to iVerify and receive analysis within hours. Free users can use the tool once a month. iVerify's infrastructure is built to be privacy-preserving, but to run the Mobile Threat Hunting feature, users must enter an email address so the company has a way to contact them if a scan turns up spyware—as it did in the seven recent Pegasus discoveries.

“The really fascinating thing is that the people who were targeted were not just journalists and activists, but business leaders, people running commercial enterprises, people in government positions,” says Rocky Cole, chief operating officer of iVerify and a former US National Security Agency analyst. “It looks a lot more like the targeting profile of your average piece of malware or your average APT group than it does the narrative that’s been out there that mercenary spyware is being abused to target activists. It is doing that, absolutely, but this cross section of society was surprising to find.”

Seven out of 2,500 scans may sound like a small group, especially in the somewhat self-selecting customer base of iVerify users, whether paying or free, who want to be monitoring their mobile device security at all, much less checking specifically for spyware. But the fact that the tool has already found a handful of infections at all speaks to how widely the use of spyware has proliferated around the world. Having an easy tool for diagnosing spyware compromises may well expand the picture of just how often such malware is being used.

“NSO Group sells its products exclusively to vetted US & Israel-allied intelligence and law enforcement agencies,” NSO Group spokesperson Gil Lainer told WIRED in a statement. "Our customers use these technologies daily.”

iVerify vice president of research Matthias Frielingsdorf will present the group's Pegasus findings at the Objective by the Sea security conference in Maui, Hawaii on Friday. He says that it took significant investment to develop the detection tool because mobile operating systems like Android, and particularly iOS, are more locked down than traditional desktop operating systems and don't allow monitoring software to have kernel access at the heart of the system. Cole says that the crucial insight was to use telemetry taken from as close to the kernel as possible to tune machine learning models for detection. Some spyware, like Pegasus, also has characteristic traits that make it easier to flag. In the seven detections, Mobile Threat Hunting caught Pegasus using diagnostic data, shutdown logs, and crash logs. But the challenge, Cole says, is in refining mobile monitoring tools to reduce false positives.

Developing the detection capability has already been invaluable, though. Cole says that it helped iVerify identify signs of compromise on the smartphone of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a lawyer and Sikh political activist who was the target of an alleged, foiled assassination attempt by an Indian government employee in New York City. The Mobile Threat Hunting feature also flagged suspected nation state activity on the mobile devices of two Harris-Walz campaign officials—a senior member of the campaign and an IT department member—during the presidential race.

“The age of assuming that iPhones and Android phones are safe out of the box is over,” Cole says. “The sorts of capabilities to know if your phone has spyware on it were not widespread. There were technical barriers and it was leaving a lot of people behind. Now you have the ability to know if your phone is infected with commercial spyware. And the rate is much higher than the prevailing narrative.”

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qu33rsources · 1 year ago

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How to install NewPipe on Android

NewPipe is a YouTube replacement client for Android devices. It's open-source (meaning, you can see all of their code as you please), privacy-oriented, lightweight, and supports features that are normally locked behind a YouTube Premium paywall.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with NewPipe, YouTube, Android, Google, Alphabet Inc, or any other brand or name mentioned here. I made this guide to help my friends who were curious.

NewPipe's Website: https://newpipe.net/

The GitHub Repository

Step 0. Compatibility check

Make sure you're running an Android device! This won't work on an Apple device of any kind! Also, for those more tech-savvy among you, if you have the F-Droid store installed, you can download NewPipe straight from there!

Step 1. Downloading

Go to NewPipe's Github repo (repository, the codebase or where all of the code is stored). Scroll to the bottom of the page until you see "Releases". Click on the one that says "Latest" next to it in a little green bubble:

Your version number (v#...) will be different if you're reading this in the future! That's okay. Scroll past the changelog (unless you want to read it!) until you find "Assets":

Click on the first one, the one with the little cube ending in .apk. APK files are Android Package (Kit) and are the main format for downloading apps. Once you click on the link, it should begin downloading or your browser will ask you to confirm that you want to download this file. You should always verify the filename matches what you expect it to be (namely, the file format) before attempting to install! It might take a few moments for the file to download depending on your internet connection.

Step 2. Installation

Once you have the file downloaded, you can click the download popup in your notification bar or find the file in your device's file system. One of 2 things will happen:

You will get a popup asking if you want to install an APK by the name of NewPipe - confirm that you do (and make sure the app is really NewPipe!) and it will install automatically. You can then click "Open" to open the app and begin using it.

You will get a popup warning you that you have the ability to install apps from unknown sources disabled and that you can't install this. This is normal and does not mean that you downloaded the wrong thing.

If you got the first popup, continue past this step. For those of you who got the second, let's go over what this means.

By default, most Androids have this setting disabled. This is for security purposes, so you can't accidentally install a malicious app from the whole internet. If you enable this setting (allow installations from unknown/unsigned sources), you are theoretically putting yourself at risk. Realistically, you're probably fine. But, after installing NewPipe, you can always re-disable the setting if it makes you more comfortable. That will prevent you from installing updates in the future, but it can always be re-enabled.

Ready to turn that setting on? It will vary by your individual device! Some devices will take you directly to the page with the setting upon failed installation, and some you will just have to find it yourself using the searchbar in settings.

Once you've allowed installations from unknown sources (wording may vary slightly), try to repeat the steps above of clicking the download popup or finding the APK in your files and trying to install it. It should work correctly this time!

Step 3. Updating NewPipe

Like most apps, NewPipe is in development currently and frequently has new versions released to improve it and fix bugs. Unlike most apps, NewPipe needs to be manually updated, since we haven't downloaded through the Google Play store.

To update NewPipe, all you have to do is follow the above steps for installing the app, except that when you get the popup asking to install it, it will instead say "Update". That's it! NewPipe and Android handle the rest.

NewPipe also has popup notifications for when the app has a new update, so you don't have to worry about checking the GitHub for a new release. Just click on the "A new version is available" popup and it should take you directly to the webpage.

That's it! Enjoy browsing videos in peace without ads and with the ability to download and so much more. Pro tip: you can copy paste YouTube links into the NewPipe search bar to go directly to that video/playlist/channel.

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ask-larspinfield · 1 year ago

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Where I’ve been.

After clocking out Wednesday, I was banned from any work related activities for 96 hours. Apparently, discussing the spelling of Mini Pufts on Tumblr counted (thank you whoever snitched. I will find you.) as work related. That didn’t stop me from scrolling through the for you page through the app on my phone. Still don’t know if downloading it was a mistake or not…

I tried getting into the lab on Saturday. I spent most of Thursday catching up on sleep, Friday was for going to the shops and doing laundry. By the time Saturday came around I wanted to go back to work. Apparently Mr. Zeddemore locked me out. He’s done it before - the last time I was surviving off of caffeine, determination and stubbornness - I don’t know why I thought he wouldn’t do it again.

Now that my security badge is working again and I can access the building, I’m going to catch up on anything I’ve missed, then go through the blog's inbox. Hopefully, I haven’t missed any emergencies.

#ask blog #ghostbusters #ghostbusters frozen empire #lars pinfield #ask lars #ask lars pinfield #larscore

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ausetkmt · 7 months ago

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Daily Newsletter

Our biggest stories, handpicked for you each day.

#A New Phone Scanner That Detects Spyware Has Already Found 7 Pegasus Infections #Phone Scanner #phone viruses #phones with installed viruses #IVerify

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r0ses4ndlilies · 8 months ago

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My love for her.

Dabi x you

Ok so like I wrote this in sixth grade and found it recently and i thought it was ok so far but like… be nice bffs :’)

(Also haven’t seen any of mha after the time the LOV kidnapped bakugo)

It was a regular day for me, just like any other. As I put my hair up in a ponytail and took off my makeup, I heard my phone ding. It was my mother, who worried about me constantly. I picked up my phone and opened the notification.

The message read: "Y/n I just wanted to tell you about the new app i have on my phone it's called Day2Day! It's super fun you should get it! Xx

Love mommy!"

I smiled softly at the message and responded with, "Okay mom, I'll check it out. Love ya!"

I went back to my nightly routine and finished taking off the remainder of my makeup and then started putting on moisturizer. My heart began to race as my phone dinged due to another notification on my phone. It was my mother asking about something for her knitting and my mouth curved upwards. I knew she had texted the wrong person, so I ignored it.

As soon as I stopped staring at my phone screen, the familiar ding came through, once again. Another text from my mom. Once again, I ignored it because I assumed she was probably saying sorry for sending the previous text to me in error.

Then I got another text, once again from my mom. When I glanced at the phone screen, I saw she was still texting about knitting. Just to clarify...I know nothing about knitting or yarn. I was about to tell her just that when my thumb accidentally scrolled up and I remembered to download the app she'd mentioned earlier.

Excitement ran through me and I didn't want to waste another minute, so I downloaded it. But when I tried to open it, it wouldn't work. Then I thought I would try to delete it and redownload it, once again. But it still didn't work. I was out of options, so I just let it be and finished my text telling my mom to stop sending me silly knitting messages.

I sat my phone on the black shiny counter, that was polished perfectly, and looked at myself in the mirror. I let out a long, deep sigh, and then grabbed my phone. As I walked down the long dark and empty hallway of my apartment. A shiver went down my spine, as I finally made it to my room and firmly closed my door. I walked to my bed and quickly plugged in my phone before turning off the lights. It took no time at all before I finally fell asleep.

I woke up the next day, completely forgetting about the app not opening last night. I went on with my normal day. The only non-normal thing was a new guy who was moving into the empty apartment next to mine. He had black hair and purple patches on his skin. I smiled politely at the guy and he smiled back. He looked like someone who was friendly.

By the end of my day, around 10:30 p.m., I felt dead on my feet. I'd had an extra long day. As I turned the key in the lock of my front door, I noticed my new neighbor open his door. At the exact same time.

All day today, I'd felt as if I'd been watched. I'd had that prickly feeling on the back of my neck. I'd looked for whoever watched me and I swore I'd seen him. My new neighbor. Had he been around me all day long? It was confusing that he'd arrived home at the same time as me, but then I do tend to overthink things. So I made a decision to stop thinking about it. I entered my apartment, locked my door from the inside, and checked to make sure it was secure. I was safe.

As I made myself dinner, I received a few notifications on my phone. My mom was too tired to even type letters. Only emojis appeared. I was too tired to even respond. I barely made it to the sink to put clean my plate, before walking into my room. The only thoughts in my head were of sleep. I face-planted on my bed and drifted off.

And then I got another notification. I barely opened my eyes to ensure it wasn't an emergency, when another one came through. It was from the Day2Day app. I forgot about sleep and got excited, because maybe it was finally working! The notification read: "Follow these instructions exactly, unless..."

Since I was curious by nature, I couldn't ignore that dreaded message. I opened it and read the instructions. Shivers ran through me when I opened the app and saw that it was exactly like a messenger app. The text I got was confusing and couldn't be real.

1. Tomorrow you will go to Broadway Street, then enter the shop "MIYO"

2. You will then go to the bathroom and press this code on the door: 1977

3. After you input the code, you will then walk through the door, and there will be a man in all black waiting for you.

4. Don't talk to this man as he will only become an obstacle, if you address him in any way.

5. After you pass the man dressed in black, you will see another man sitting on the throne. You will give him your phone and you will leave. If you talk to anyone while on this mission, you will not be able to go back to your regular life and pretend none of this happened.

I then replied with a question anyone would ask: How do I know this is true?

I then got a reply right away with pictures of me looking at my phone. They were from my bedroom, wearing the same pajamas I was wearing, at this moment.

My stomach twisted with nervousness and I jumped up to close my blinds, then double-checked the locks on all the windows. As I walked back to my room, I was reminded of my new neighbor that lived next door. But it would be too obvious if it were him. There I go overthinking things again.

As my head hit the pillow, for the second time that night, I fell asleep anticipating what would come tomorrow.

I woke up slowly the next day, and it took me a minute to remember the weird message I'd received before bed.

I quickly got dressed and immediately grabbed my phone, before opening my door. I dashed outside, locking the door behind me. I made my way to the store 'MIYO'. I ran and ran until I got there and then asked if I could use the bathroom and the man at the desk said, "of course." He handed me a slip of paper that had the bathroom code on it. As I took the slip and walked over to the bathroom, I double checked the code on the app. It matched the code on the slip of paper! I pressed 1977, the numbers felt cold on my fingertips.

I felt nervous because I didn't know what would happen. I slowly opened the door, not sure what to expect. I walked through the door cautiously and followed the instructions from the night before.

I soon then saw the man dressed in black. I then walked past him. I felt the air swoosh as he turned and began to follow me. I freaked out and sped up my steps to the man on the throne. I ran so quickly, I stumbled and had to right myself. I handed him my phone and he promptly accepted it.

I turned around and ran for the exit as I saw the light from the door that let me in starting to get further and further away. I ran faster and faster and then a green light flashed before my eyes. I screamed so loudly, I awoke from the noise.

I picked up my phone on the bedside table and saw the time.

7:30 a.m.

Had I dreamed the whole thing? Had it simply been a nightmare? Was it really that new neighbor?

My body began to shake and I wondered if I'd ever know the truth, because it had felt so real.

END?

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theappvault · 3 days ago

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cretivesarts · 9 days ago

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Browser with Free VPN: Why Opera GX Is a Gamer’s Best Friend

What Is Opera GX?

Opera GX is a special version of the Opera browser designed specifically for gamers. It includes unique features such as:

CPU, RAM, and network limiters

RGB customization

Twitch and Discord integrations

And of course, a built-in free VPN

Unlike many free VPN extensions, Opera GX offers a native VPN that is easy to activate and doesn’t require extra installations.

1. Built-In Free VPN: Privacy Without the Price

One of the standout features of Opera GX is its completely free VPN, built right into the browser. No registration, no bandwidth limits, and no hidden fees.

Key advantages:

Mask your IP address for more secure browsing

Bypass geo-blocks for websites or game-related content

Use public Wi-Fi safely, especially when gaming on a laptop

This VPN is perfect for casual protection — great for when you don’t need a full system-wide VPN but still want to browse or download safely.

2. Optimized for Gaming

Opera GX isn’t just about looks — it’s packed with performance tools to enhance your gaming experience:

GX Control: Limit how much RAM or CPU the browser can use, so your games run smoother

Network limiter: Prevent background tabs from using up bandwidth during online play

GX Cleaner: Clean your cache and temp files to keep everything running fast

All these features are accessible with just a few clicks and can make a noticeable difference in multitasking while gaming.

3. Built-in Integrations for Gamers

Opera GX understands the gamer lifestyle — it includes Twitch, Discord, and even YouTube Music integrations directly in the sidebar. No need to switch tabs or open extra apps.

You also get:

Gaming news feeds curated for your region

GX Corner: Stay updated on game deals, releases, and free games

Sound effects and custom themes for an immersive experience

4. Cross-Platform and Easy to Use

Opera GX is available on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. This means you can enjoy the same privacy and performance features whether you’re on a gaming PC, laptop, or mobile device.

Sync your bookmarks, tabs, and VPN settings across devices effortlessly.

5. Is Opera GX’s Free VPN Enough?

While Opera GX’s VPN is excellent for basic privacy and unblocking, it only applies to browser traffic — not your entire system or gaming apps.

Use it for:

Downloading games or patches safely

Accessing region-locked sites or offers

Casual browsing and streaming

Not ideal for:

Protecting against DDoS in multiplayer games

Encrypting traffic outside the browser (e.g., Steam, Riot, etc.)

For advanced security, consider pairing Opera GX with a premium VPN for full-device protection.

Final Verdict

Opera GX is more than just a stylish browser — it’s a true ally for gamers. With a built-in free VPN, resource controls, and gamer-centric tools, it combines privacy, performance, and personality like no other browser.

If you’re looking for a browser with free VPN that’s designed with gamers in mind, Opera GX is the clear winner.

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freedomkindness · 8 months ago

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For my American Friends

I feel now is a good time to spread this news. Much like how the internet came together to help share information with the Ukrainians for resisting Russia, I’m here delivering help of a similar nature to those that could be impacted by this latest election in the US. There are ways to communicate relatively securely, outside of Big Brother's social media. I bring this up so that we can minimize the amount of gatherable information that could be used to hurt you, or others you know, in the coming years as changes are made. I'm not going to tell you how or why to use them, I'm just going to provide you with the information.

WhatsApp – While not my personal favorite, since Facebook/Meta is the parent company, WhatsApp is free, globally popular, and widely-used, featuring the ability to lock chats with passwords, disappearing messages, photos and videos that are deleted after being opened, profile photo privacy, the ability to lock the app itself so that only your biometrics can unlock it, encrypted backups, the ability to set custom permissions for who can see you online or when you last used the app, and of course End-to-End Encryption for all conversations EXCEPT those with business accounts. WhatsApp is a good option for those who are not really technically savvy, but still value privacy – if one trusts Facebook/Meta to adequately protect their privacy. It does require a phone number to sign up, however.

Signal - Signal is an end-to-end encrypted messaging software. meaning that the contents of your conversation is secure. The protocol they use (which they created) is seen as the best known protocol for asynchronous messaging by cybersecurity researchers. It's so good that it has been implemented in WhatsApp and in Messenger's secret chats. This app has even been mentioned in the Right-wing author Jack Carr's Political Thriller about a Navy SEAL named James Reece, as being a preferred method of secure communication on the civilian side for operators. (Jack Carr is a former US Navy SEAL.) It's run by a Non-Profit organization called Signal Foundation, and it's mission is to "protect free expression and enable secure global communication through open source privacy technology." It allows secure messaging, voice calls, and video calls. The only downside is that app links to your phone number, so while your conversations and content are secure, who you are talking to is not. Signal is available on Windows, Mac, Andriod, Linus, and iOS.

Session - Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that minimises sensitive metadata, designed and built for people who want absolute privacy and freedom from any form of surveillance. Session is an open-source, public-key-based secure messaging application which uses a set of decentralized storage servers and an onion routing protocol to send end-to-end encrypted messages with minimal exposure of user metadata. This means no phone numbers, no metadata for digital footprints, and censorship resistance. It features group chats, the ability to send documents, files, and images securely, and has added voice messages, though these can be spotty. It’s slow, but effective, and be downloaded on Android, F-Droid, iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Briar - If you have an Android phone, Briar is another option you have. It features a decentralized network (it’s peer-to-peer encrypted, rather than relying on a central server), meaning messages are synced directly between user devices. It also means that even if the internet is down, it can sync via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or even memory cards, meaning information can continue to flow even during a crisis. In the event the internet is functioning, it can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance. Other features: - Screenshots and screen recording are disabled by default - Each user’s contact list is encrypted and stored on her own device. - Briar’s end-to-end encryption prevents keyword filtering, and because of its decentralized design there are no servers to block. - Every user who subscribes to a forum keeps a copy of its content, so there’s no single point where a post can be deleted. - Briar’s forums have no central server to attack, and every subscriber has access to the content even if they’re offline. - Doesn’t require any user data like name and phone number. The downside is that it is text-only and limited to Android Devices, but they do offer Briar Mailbox to deliver messages securely to those who are online at different times. Briar’s goal is “to enable people in any country to create safe spaces where they can debate any topic, plan events, and organize social movements”

Protonmail - A free end-to-end encrypted AND zero-access encryption email service based out of Switzerland, you can safely email with peace of mind that your content is secure. Unlike Google, Outlook, Yahoo, and others, Proton's zero-access encryption means they can't even view the contents of your emails or attachments. As a Swiss-owned company they are not allowed to share information with foreign law enforcement under criminal penalty and they are politically neutral, meaning they won't be pressured by foreign governments. Furthermore, Switzerland has a constitutional right to privacy and strict data protection laws. Unlike companies in other countries, Proton cannot be compelled by foreign or Swiss authorities to engage in bulk surveillance.

Additional Information, from Proton’s Website: Switzerland has strong legal protections for individual rights, and in fact the Swiss Federal Constitution(new window) explicitly establishes a constitutional right to privacy. (In the US, this right is merely implied.) Specifically, Article 13 safeguards privacy in personal or family life and within one’s home, and the Swiss Civil Code(new window) translates this right into statutory law in Article 28.

In the US and EU, authorities can issue gag orders to prevent an individual from knowing they are being investigated or under surveillance. While this type of order also exists in Switzerland, the prosecutors have an obligation to notify the target of surveillance, and the target has an opportunity to appeal in court. In Switzerland, there are no such things as national security letters(new window), and all surveillance requests must go through the courts. Warrantless surveillance, like that practiced in the US where the FBI conducts 3.4 million searches per year(new window) with little oversight, is illegal and not permitted in Switzerland.

Switzerland also benefits from a unique legal provision with Article 271 of the Swiss Criminal Code(new window), which forbids any Swiss company from assisting foreign law enforcement, under threat of criminal penalty. While Switzerland is party to certain international legal assistance agreements, all requests under such agreements must hold up under Swiss law, which has much stricter privacy provisions. All foreign requests are assessed by the Swiss government, which generally does not assist requests from countries with poor rule of law or lack an independent judiciary.

Swiss law has several more unique points. First, it preserves end-to-end encryption, and unlike in the US, UK, or EU, there is no legislation that has been introduced or considered to limit the right to encryption. Second, Swiss law protects no-logs VPN(new window) meaning that Proton VPN does not have logging obligations. While numerous VPNs claim no-logs, these claims generally do not stand up legally because in most jurisdictions, governments can request that the VPN in question starts logging. So the VPN is only no-logs until the government asks. However, in Switzerland, the law does not allow the government to compel Proton VPN to start logging.

We’ve also fought to ensure that Switzerland remains a legal jurisdiction that respects and protects privacy.

Nearly every country in the world has laws governing lawful interception of electronic communications for law enforcement purposes. In Switzerland, these regulations are set out in the Swiss Federal Act on the Surveillance of Post and Telecommunications (SPTA), which was last revised on March 18, 2018. In May 2020, we challenged a decision of the Swiss government over what we believed was an improper attempt to use telecommunications laws to undermine privacy.

In October 2021, The Swiss Federal Administrative Court ultimately agreed with us and ruled that email companies cannot be considered telecommunication providers. This means Proton isn’t required to follow any of the SPTA’s mandatory data retention rules, nor are we bound by a full obligation to identify Proton Mail users. Moreover, as a Swiss company, Proton Mail cannot be compelled to engage in bulk surveillance on behalf of US or Swiss intelligence agencies. (Links can be found at: proton.me/blog/switzerland)

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p-a-stelblood · 2 years ago

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♡ Hello! I found a Pastelgoth notepad app, if you are interested in downloading it or something, keep reading!

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♡Pastel Goth Journal App - Pastel Goth Notepad♡

Hello everyone! This is an app I found a while ago and I want to share it with you, it's called "Pastel Goth journal app". It is a Notepad from a group of Pastel goth Applications that were created when fashion was at its peak in 2018, there are 4 applications in total but only this one worked for me as it is not an application that does not interfere with the normal operation of the phone ( The others were lock screens and one was a zipper style, very nice! And the last one was for taking photos but they were more of a filter style).

The application is in several languages, but it is not complete, that is to say that it never released its latest update, additionally, the functions with the Google account do not work, I recommend not using them even if they did work. Do it at your own risk♡

I found the application on the APKpure.

🦇💀In case the application is no longer there or is not secure, I will put a Drive link to download (Just let me know xd)💀🦇

🎀Download link: https://m.apkpure.com/%F0%9F%8E%80-pastel-goth-journal-app-my-dear-diary-%F0%9F%8E%80/com.Bea.Pastel.Goth.Journal.App.My.Dear.Diary/download

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♡Pastel Goth Journal App - Bloc de Notas Pastel Goth♡

¡Hola a todos! Esta es una aplicación que encontré hace un tiempo y quiero compartirla con ustedes, se llama "Pastel Goth journal app". Es es un Bloc de Notas de un grupo Aplicaciones Pastel goth que fueron creadas cuando la moda estaba en su auge en 2018, son 4 aplicaciones en total pero solo esta me funcionó al no ser una aplicación que no interfiere con el funcionamiento habitual del teléfono (Las otras eran pantallas de bloqueo y una era estilo cremallera, ¡muy bonita! Y la ultima era para tomar fotos pero eran más de estilo filtros).

La aplicación esta en varios idiomas, pero no esta completa, es decir que nunca saco su última actualización, adicionalmente, las funciones con la cuenta de Google no funcionan, recomiendo no utilizarlas incluso si llegasen a funcionar. Hazlo bajo tu propio riesgo♡

La aplicación la encontré en la pagina APKpure

💀🦇En caso de que la aplicación ya no este o no sea segura, pondre un link de Drive para descargar (Avísenme nomas xd)🦇💀

🎀Link de descarga: https://m.apkpure.com/%F0%9F%8E%80-pastel-goth-journal-app-my-dear-diary-%F0%9F%8E%80/com.Bea.Pastel.Goth.Journal.App.My.Dear.Diary/download

🎀Arts from image:

Anime girl: ShiroiRoom y par0llel

Unicorn: tokidokibrand

The images that I show in the gallery do not belong to me, credits to their respective authors, if you know what it is, you can tell me to add them.

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mariacallous · 2 months ago

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The end-to-end encrypted communication app WhatsApp, used by roughly 3 billion people around the world, will roll out cloud-based AI capabilities in the coming weeks that are designed to preserve WhatsApp’s defining security and privacy guarantees while offering users access to message summarization and composition tools.

Meta has been incorporating generative AI features across its services that are built on its open source large language model, Llama. And WhatsApp already incorporates a light blue circle that gives users access to the Meta AI assistant. But many users have balked at this addition, given that interactions with the AI assistant aren’t shielded from Meta the way end-to-end encrypted WhatsApp chats are. The new feature, dubbed Private Processing, is meant to address these concerns with what the company says is a carefully architected and purpose-built platform devoted to processing data for AI tasks without the information being accessible to Meta, WhatsApp, or any other party. While initial reviews by researchers of the scheme’s integrity have been positive, some note that the move toward AI features could ultimately put WhatsApp on a slippery slope.

“WhatsApp is targeted and looked at by lots of different researchers and threat actors. That means internally it has a well understood threat model,” says Meta security engineering director Chris Rohlf. “There's also an existing set of privacy expectations from users, so this wasn’t just about managing the expansion of that threat model and making sure the expectations for privacy and security were met—it was about careful consideration of the user experience and making this opt-in.”

End-to-end encrypted communications are only accessible to the sender and receiver, or the people in a group chat. The service provider, in this case WhatsApp and its parent company Meta, is boxed out by design and can’t access users’ messages or calls. This setup is incompatible with typical generative AI platforms that run large language models on cloud servers and need access to users’ requests and data for processing. The goal of Private Processing is to create an alternate framework through which the privacy and security guarantees of end-to-end encrypted communication can be upheld while incorporating AI.

Users opt into using WhatsApp’s AI features, and they can also prevent people they’re chatting with from using the AI features in shared communications by turning on a new WhatsApp control known as “Advanced Chat Privacy.”

“When the setting is on, you can block others from exporting chats, auto-downloading media to their phone, and using messages for AI features,” WhatsApp wrote in a blog post last week. Like disappearing messages, anyone in a chat can turn Advanced Chat Privacy on and off—which is recorded for all to see—so participants just need to be mindful of any adjustments.

Private Processing is built with special hardware that isolates sensitive data in a “Trusted Execution Environment,” a siloed, locked-down region of a processor. The system is built to process and retain data for the minimum amount of time possible and is designed grind to a halt and send alerts if it detects any tampering or adjustments. WhatsApp is already inviting third-party audits of different components of the system and will make it part of the Meta bug bounty program to encourage the security community to submit information about flaws and potential vulnerabilities. Meta also says that, ultimately, it plans to make the components of Private Processing open source, both for expanded verification of its security and privacy guarantees and to make it easier for others to build similar services.

Last year, Apple debuted a similar scheme, known as Private Cloud Compute, for its Apple Intelligence AI platform. And users can turn the service on in Apple’s end-to-end encrypted communication app, Messages, to generate message summaries and compose “Smart Reply” messages on both iPhones and Macs.

Looking at Private Cloud Compute and Private Processing side by side is like comparing, well, Apple(s) and oranges, though. Apple’s Private Cloud Compute underpins all of Apple Intelligence everywhere it can be applied. Private Processing, on the other hand, was purpose-built for WhatsApp and doesn’t underpin Meta’s AI features more broadly. Apple Intelligence is also designed to do as much AI processing as possible on-device and only send requests to the Private Cloud Compute infrastructure when necessary. Since such “on device” or “local” processing requires powerful hardware, Apple only designed Apple Intelligence to run at all on its recent generations of mobile hardware. Old iPhones and iPads will never support Apple Intelligence.

Apple is a manufacturer of high-end smartphones and other hardware, while Meta is a software company, and has about 3 billion users who have all types of smartphones, including old and low-end devices. Rohlf and Colin Clemmons, one of the Private Processing lead engineers, say that it wasn’t feasible to design AI features for WhatsApp that could run locally on the spectrum of devices WhatsApp serves. Instead, WhatsApp focused on designing Private Processing to be as unhelpful as possible to attackers if it were to be breached.

“The design is one of risk minimization,” Clemmons says. “We want to minimize the value of compromising the system.”

The whole effort raises a more basic question, though, about why a secure communication platform like WhatsApp needs to offer AI features at all. Meta is adamant, though, that users expect the features at this point and will go wherever they have to to get them.

“Many people want to use AI tools to help them when they are messaging,” WhatsApp head Will Cathcart told WIRED in an email. “We think building a private way to do that is important, because people shouldn’t have to switch to a less-private platform to have the functionality they need.”

“Any end-to-end encrypted system that uses off-device AI inference is going to be riskier than a pure end to end system. You’re sending data to a computer in a data center, and that machine sees your private texts,” says Matt Green, a Johns Hopkins cryptographer who previewed some of the privacy guarantees of Private Processing, but hasn’t audited the complete system. “I believe WhatsApp when they say that they’ve designed this to be as secure as possible, and I believe them when they say that they can’t read your texts. But I also think there are risks here. More private data will go off device, and the machines that process this data will be a target for hackers and nation state adversaries.”

WhatsApp says, too, that beyond basic AI features like text summarization and writing suggestions, Private Processing will hopefully create a foundation for expanding into more complicated and involved AI features in the future that involve processing, and potentially storing, more data.

As Green puts it, “Given all the crazy things people use secure messengers for, any and all of this will make the Private Processing computers into a very big target.”

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