#enshittification

@nixCraft

complete enshittification coming to devices we use everyday

Sigh....

I wonder if f-droid apps will work still

#fdroid #android #enshittification #Notopensourceanymore

If anyone still wonders if they should buy #OnePlus: No. You should not.

They've now put a hardware-based anti-rollback feature in place that, if you try to roll back (f.e. to install a custom ROM without Google spyware or because of some other issue) your device will be hard bricked, irreparably.
https://consumerrights.wiki/w/Oneplus_phone_update_introduces_hardware_anti-rollback

They're worsening for years now, this is just the newest addition of crap they pull.
#enshittification

Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that

Windows 11's online Microsoft Account requirement means your PC is automatically backing up its data encryption key to the cloud, and Microsoft says it will hand those over to the FBI if asked.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-bitlocker-encryption-keys-give-fbi-legal-order-privacy-nightmare

#Microsoft #Windows11 #privacy #surveillance #enshittification #encryption #technology #software #dystopia

See, it's this shit. That bitlocker service is so convenient for the average user, like all the android backups, and apple vault, and they just go fuck us with it. It would be so much cooler to use these features.

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/23/surrender_as_a_service_microsoft/

#privacy #enshittification

So I’m trying Kindle unlimited until my trial ends. I’m not gonna renew Kindle Unlimited simply because I don’t see the value in keeping it, but what I do wish would be examined is how a tech company tricked so many into thinking they care about readers and publishing, to the point where libraries are seen as inferior in multiple ways. Maybe this is #Enshittification in action but just imagine the competition libraries would have over Amazon if everybody, including readers, authors, publishers, everybody put time and resources and love into more libraries than Kindle unlimited. I know there are people out there that hate libraries but I’m talking about other systematic and psychological ways libraries are attacked. Amazon is not more valuable than a library but it feels like everyone puts yet another corporation over a community good. #Amazon #Kindle

Search on YouTube is at its worst right now. You type "how to make apple pie," and the algorithm gives you three ads, a viral cat short, and a "For You" video about gaming.

It is what @pluralistic rightly calls enshittification.

I spent the last month refactoring the core script for search fixer. Big improvements:
> A new settings UI that doesn't look like an airplane cockpit.
> Anti-Shorts Protocol: Revert shorts to the normal player.
> Fixed the filters for those annoying auto-generated "mixes" that clutter the results.

https://phoennix.gitlab.io/youtubesearchfix/update.html

Reclaim your feed and I hope you give it a try✨🙏

#opensource #enshittification #firefox #chrome #mozilla #browser #youtube #distraction #adhd #mentalhealth #cooking #reading #tumblr #art #design #nature

Heads up: eBay just sent an email updating their terms of service to add mandatory arbitration of any disputes. To opt OUT of arbitration, you need to send an opt-out notice, on paper, by mail, within 30 days. Here's the link to the notice form: https://pages.ebay.com/policies/arbitrate-optout.html

Note: I'm a lawyer and an arbitrator, and I opted out. #enshittification #ebay

ADDENDUM: Some people have asked why arbitration is bad and what opting out does. This is not (NOT!!!) legal advice, but in general terms: binding arbitration means you lose your ability to seek relief from real courts. That doesn't mean all arbitration is bad; it can be a speedy, affordable process when it is voluntarily chosen by the parties after a dispute has arisen and they can negotiate what forum will be used, who pays the costs, etc. Binding arbitration agreements in TOS and other contracts, on the other hand, lock in which arbitration company ("forum") will be used (often one that gets a lot of business from the big corporation and so may not want to rule against them too often) and who pays, and they also eliminate any possibility of participating in a class action (since class actions are done in courts instead of in arbitration forums). That's why I opt out of binding arbitration whenever I can, although I absolutely am open to discussing it again as a dispute resolution option if a problem arises.

Again, not legal advice, but I hope it helps.

Hey @pluralistic. wanted to let you and others know that we just bought our copy of #Enshittification from bookshop.org with the plan to donate it to our local library after we read it.

BUT THE BOOK THEN DONATE TO YOUR LIBRARY. Then, later, buy a copy to keep.

And speaking of the wonders of #AISlop and #surveillance and #advertising. . .

> Google's AI pricing plan
https://pluralistic.net/2026/01/21/cod-marxism/#wannamaker-slain

Do take the time to read this one.

#enshittification #sloperator #scams #corruption #tech #Internet #Google #greed