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[-] toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 130 points 2 months ago

reminder: if you have anything saved with google, you should probably move it to somewhere that's not tied to the US govt. mark my words: it's just a matter of time before they weaponize Google.

[-] Scrollone@feddit.it 18 points 2 months ago

Yes. Backup everything and move away.

I've started using Qwant as my search engine and it's not bad at all

[-] toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

that's awesome! this is the first time in decades that i've even heard the name of a search alternative. i'm from the hotbot days. do you know if or how much it's rooted in google's search? i know that's wording it poorly, but i hope you still know what i'm asking

[-] ISOmorph@feddit.org 4 points 2 months ago

Qwant uses Bing search results AFAIK.

[-] Vanilla_PuddinFudge@infosec.pub 3 points 2 months ago

Might as well use a SearX instance.

[-] paschko_mato@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago

I heard they are working on their own search engine

[-] toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

jesus fucking christ

[-] gabbath@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Ecosia for me. I still find myself asking Google for stock prices and such, but other than that it's ok. Berlin based apparently, plus I like that they plant trees for every search you do. I don't like that they have sponsored links at the top but I suppose that's how it goes.

[-] calisti@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 2 months ago

Don’t they also use Bing search in the background?

[-] feddinand@feddit.org 7 points 2 months ago

Bing and / or Google (you can choose).

But their working together with QWANT on their own search engine.

And from a privacy perspective I’d argue, that it’s still better to use Ecosia / QWANT.

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[-] peaceful_world_view@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Thanks, I've switched as well.

[-] MellowYellow13@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

Why dont you think its weaponized yet? Thats crazy

[-] toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

you're ahead of the class, my friend. sometimes one must remove the tinfoil hat before addressing the crowd.

[-] DishonestBirb@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

This applies to Apple as well.

[-] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 7 points 2 months ago

And Microsoft.

[-] a9249@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 months ago

I have a ton of pinned map points for both my work and travel all over the world from the last decade or so... does anyone know of a way to export these from google in a format that will easily plug into openmaps or some other app? There are thousands and manually doing this is not really an option...

[-] nixigaj@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

I don't know about being easy to plug in, but Google Takeout lets you request an order of all data they have tied to your account across all services, in compliance with EU rules.

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[-] Vanilla_PuddinFudge@infosec.pub 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I've been putting off reflashing my custom rom without gapps... I have the necessary self hosted infrastructure in place where I wouldn't need Google. I just needed the extra push.

Thanks for the push.

[-] aceshigh@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Which email provider to use?

[-] kooks_only@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago

Was just going to say “host your own on AWS” and then remembered who owns aws.

Might have to literally host my own now.

[-] CmdrShepard42@lemm.ee 7 points 2 months ago

Good luck. I've heard that it's almost impossible to host your own email now because companies like Google will blacklist it and send all your emails to your recipient's trash instead of their inbox.

[-] brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 months ago

Residential IPs are generally gray listed. Same with any cloud provider IP pools. You can get a mail relay for sending email if you want an easy way. Or find a local colo who has their own IP block where you can host a small server. It might take a little time to warm up and build that reputation, but not impossible.

[-] toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

i've switched over to proton for now. that's not advice, though. look them up before you decide to try them.

[-] huppakee@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

I'm very happy with proton's service and products (email/calender/drive) so even with the asshole CEO it still feels like good choice. Maybe not as good as some other options out there, most likely would have chosen Tuta if I would switch now.

[-] lefaucet@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 months ago

Posteo.net is a buck a month

[-] biofaust@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Tuta.com

European, not Swiss, privacy-focused.

[-] huppakee@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Not an email provider but I've been using addy.io (https://addy.io/) for a few weeks now and I feel it deserves a shout out. They let you use email aliases to protect your real email. There is a good free option which I use.

I had been using DuckDuckGo's version (https://duckduckgo.com/email/) but they require you to use their browser on mobile or their extension on desktop. Also free.

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[-] huppakee@lemm.ee 88 points 2 months ago

In an unprecedented move, the Japan Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday issued a cease-and-desist order against Google for violating the country's anti-monopoly law by forcing manufacturers to preinstall the company’s apps on their Android smartphones.

This is the first time that Japan has issued such an order against any of the major U.S. technology companies referred to collectively as GAFAM — Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft.

[-] engene@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 months ago

MAGAM sounds more appropriate - Meta Apple Google Amazon Microsoft 😉

[-] huppakee@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Totally should suggest that to Japan time. Maybe also suggest l AMGAM or MAGMA, I like those too.

[-] dickalan@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

I guess this is the new one and FAANG is out??

[-] huppakee@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

N for nvidea and no Microsoft?

[-] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago
[-] DjMeas@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

In Japan it should have been Meta, Apple, Netflix, Google/Alphabet: MANGA.

[-] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 60 points 2 months ago

Damn Japan, good stuff.

[-] goldenquetzal@lemmy.world 31 points 2 months ago

You love to see it.

[-] Mustakrakish@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago

Anyone know of a good android fork to switch to? I'm sick of using the google bullshit

[-] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

GrapheneOS. However it only installs on Google phones as only those have their bootloader unlocked.

[-] samus12345@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

I've seen the word so much lately I read "bootloader" as "bootlicker" at first.

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[-] Jotunn@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

I've switched to CalyxOS. It supports some more manufacturer and models than GrapheneOS. Got no idea how their user experience compares. It's a bit of tinkering to do, so it's not for the untechnically inclined. Also, make sure you got a way to log on to things without using an authenticator or make sure it won't get lost when the phone gets wiped.

[-] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 months ago

Tariffs incoming in 3, 2...

[-] Geobloke@lemm.ee 25 points 2 months ago

This is push back against the tariffs. Japan got hit hard

[-] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 months ago

Yeah but the orange thumb isn't known for rationality so joke aside, I wouldn't put it past him to escalate.

[-] _____@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

How do you move it ?

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