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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon
A major development showcasing the potential for the open social web was unveiled Thursday at the online conference known as FediForum. The makers of Bridgy Fed, the tool that connects decentralized open social networks, like Mastodon and Bluesky, developed a new project called Bounce that will allow users to migrate their social network followers across networks powered by different protocols. This is a significant step toward making the open social web a more viable alternative to the locked-in ecosystems provided by tech giants like Meta, Snap, Google, TikTok, and X — and where you may be able to delete your account and export your data when you leave, but not actually migrate your account to a new app. Today, Mastodon, Bluesky, and other social services that run on their protocols (ActivityPub and the AT Protocol, respectively) allow users to move their accounts within their protocol network. That means a Mastodon user can migrate their account to another Mastodon server, while Bluesky allows users to move their accounts and data from one Personal Data Server (PDS) to another. (The latter is still a work in progress because you can move off of Bluesky's PDS but not back to it!) However, it hasn't been possible for users to move their accounts or retain their followings by moving from one network to another. Now led by a nonprofit called A New Social, the makers of Bridgy Fed have developed technology that will make this type of migration possible. The tech builds on Bridgy Fed to allow users to "move" their Bluesky account to their Mastodon profile's bridged account (an account that listens for your Mastodon posts and then replicates them on Bluesky so your Bluesky followers can see them), then take the bridged account and "move" it to the user's Mastodon profile. How all this works under the hood is technically complicated because both platforms have different ways of handling migrations. That's why Bridgy Fed has to function as something of a middleman, enabling the transition with servers of its own, custom-built for the purpose of bridging and moves. Currently a proof-of-concept, the technology will launch into beta in a few weeks -- but not for the casual user. "I don't want to go as far as saying it's a tech demo, but it was really important to prove that this is possible," says New Social's CEO and executive director, Anuj Ahooja. There are some complications at present, too. You can't move back to Bluesky's PDS because the social network hasn't built out that technology yet, for starters. Also, if someone on Bluesky who isn't bridged interacts with your "moved" account, you won't see that once you're on the Mastodon side. But the team is working on developing a feature that will notify you of off-bridge interactions, Ahooja says. In addition, Bounce alerts you to how many of the people you follow aren't bridged, so if they ever do bridge, you can re-follow them. Ultimately, the team hopes the technology in Bounce would be obscured from the everyday open social user, who could instead decide simply what app they want to use and then go through a few short steps to move their following. And while today, Bounce supports Bluesky, Mastodon, and Pixelfed (an ActivityPub-based photo-sharing app), the longer-term goal would be to support any open social platform and protocol, whether that's a long-form blogging platform like Ghost, or even other networks like those running on Nostr or Farcaster. "We're trying to create an interface for the open social web to handle some of these tougher movements that you have to make," explained Ahooja. "So, if you're unhappy with something Bluesky is doing -- or even if you're not unhappy, but you feel like a platform on the ActivityPub side is doing something that you really needed to do...[you could] do these couple of clicks on Bounce," he added. Bounce is the third project from A New Social. In addition to Bridgy Fed, the organization also launched a settings page a few weeks ago that makes the process of preparing to bridge easier and allows you to set a custom domain for your account. The overall goal at A New Social is to shift the power of social networks back to the people, not the platform makers, by giving them tools that let them move their account and their followings, and leave if a platform ever fails them in some way. This motto of 'People not Platforms' is now emblazoned on merch A New Social sells, like tees, hoodies, hats, cups, and stickers that help monetize its efforts, alongside its Patreon.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon
A major development showcasing the potential for the open social web was unveiled Thursday at the online conference known as FediForum. The makers of Bridgy Fed, the tool that connects decentralized open social networks, like Mastodon and Bluesky, developed a new project called Bounce that will allow users to migrate their social network followers across networks powered by different protocols. This is a significant step towards making the open social web a more viable alternative to the locked-in ecosystems provided by tech giants like Meta, Snap, Google, TikTok, and X — and where you may be able to delete your account and export your data when you leave, but not actually migrate your account to a new app. Today, Mastodon, Bluesky, and other social services that run on their protocols (ActivityPub and the AT Protocol, respectively) allow users to move their accounts within their protocol network. That means a Mastodon user can migrate their account to another Mastodon server, while Bluesky allows users to move their accounts and data from one Personal Data Server (PDS) to another. (The latter is still a work in progress because you can move off of Bluesky's PDS but not back to it!) However, it hasn't been possible for users to move their accounts or retain their followings by moving from one network to another. Now led by a nonprofit called A New Social, the makers of Bridgy Fed have developed technology that will make this type of migration possible. The tech builds on Bridgy Fed to allow users to "move" their Bluesky account to their Mastodon profile's bridged account (an account that listens for your Mastodon posts and then replicates them on Bluesky so your Bluesky followers can see them), then take the bridged account and "move" it to the user's Mastodon profile. How all this works under the hood is technically complicated because both platforms have different ways of handling migrations. That's why Bridgy Fed has to function as something of a middleman, enabling the transition with servers of its own, custom-built for the purpose of bridging and moves. Currently a proof-of-concept, the technology will launch into beta in a few weeks -- but not for the casual user. "I don't want to go as far as saying it's a tech demo, but it was really important to prove that this is possible," says New Social's CEO and executive director, Anuj Ahooja. There are some complications at present, too. You can't move back to Bluesky's PDS because the social network hasn't built out that technology yet, for starters. Also, if someone on Bluesky who isn't bridged interacts with your "moved" account, you won't see that once you're on the Mastodon side. But the team is working on developing a feature that will notify you of off-bridge interactions, Ahooja says. In addition, Bounce alerts you to how many of the people you follow aren't bridged, so if they ever do bridge, you can re-follow them. Ultimately, the team hopes the technology in Bounce would be obscured from the everyday open social user, who could instead decide simply what app they want to use and then go through a few short steps to move their following. And while today, Bounce supports Bluesky, Mastodon, and Pixelfed (an ActivityPub-based photo-sharing app), the longer-term goal would be to support any open social platform and protocol, whether that's a long-form blogging platform like Ghost, or even other networks like those running on Nostr or Farecaster. "We're trying to create an interface for the open social web to handle some of these tougher movements that you have to make," explained Ahooja. "So, if you're unhappy with something Bluesky is doing -- or even if you're not unhappy, but you feel like a platform on the ActivityPub side is doing something that you really needed to do...[you could] do these couple of clicks on Bounce," he added. Bounce is the third project from A New Social. In addition to Bridgy Fed, the organization also launched a settings page a few weeks ago that makes the process of preparing to bridge easier and allows you to set a custom domain for your account. The overall goal at A New Social is to shift the power of social networks back to the people, not the platform makers, by giving them tools that let them move their account, their followings, and leave if a platform ever fails them in some way. This motto of 'People not Platforms' is now emblazoned on merch A New Social sells, like tees, hoodies, hats, cups, and stickers that help monetize its efforts, alongside its Patreon. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at
The Verge
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Verge
Bounce lets you move from Bluesky to Mastodon without losing followers
While Bluesky and Mastodon are both decentralized social media networks, they operate on different protocols, ActivityPub and AT Protocol. You might not ever know that unless you're our kind of nerd and / or someone who's trying to expand their reach on other platforms without starting from scratch. Tools like Bridgy Fed exist for broadcasting across the two aforementioned social media networks. And now A New Social, the nonprofit responsible for that very tool, has debuted a new one called Bounce, which lets you migrate your account from Bluesky to Mastodon without losing followers or the ability to post on Bluesky. It's launching soon, but no specific date has been announced yet. Bounce is built on the work of Bridgy Fed, which makes your Bluesky posts visible on Mastodon and vice versa. Using Bounce will bridge your accounts, in case you haven't already set up Bridgy Fed. Then, Bounce can move your account from Bluesky to Mastodon by shifting personal data servers and utilizing the native 'move' functionality that ActivityPub and AT Protocol have in common. A New Social CEO and executive director Anuj Ahooja tells The Verge, 'Folks on Bluesky will likely never even know you've Bounced to Mastodon.' A New Social considers Bounce to be a 'moving truck' for Bluesky users, letting them move their accounts without losing their stable of followers (and people who they're following) when using Mastodon. Should your Bluesky followers decide to bridge their accounts with Bounce, they will automatically follow you on Mastodon, too. They won't have to follow you again. There are minor caveats. A New Social says that if 'a Bluesky user who isn't bridged interacts with you, it won't be visible on the Mastodon side,' yet it's close to launching a feature that will notify you of any 'off-bridge' interactions. Also, this beta feature currently works for users who want to go from Bluesky to Mastodon, not the other way around, due to Bluesky only allowing third-party tools such as Bounce to 'leave' their personal data servers, not to 'enter or re-enter,' Ahooja says. The team at A New Social has spoken with Bluesky, which said expanding the feature is on its roadmap.
7NEWS
a day ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Best suitcases for European summer: CASETiFY just launched a new travel range with customised cases
Heading off to Euro summer and need new luggage? Look no further than CASETiFY's new luggage collection and what makes it even better is that you can customise your suitcase to your own personal style. You can choose the font, the colour, the pattern and the layout so no matter where you are, your luggage stands out. The suitcase range comes in two sizes and prices, for the 21'' Carry-On Suitcase retails for $772.99 and the 29'' Check-In Trunk Suitcase retails for $1082.99. With its rugged hard shell, the Bounce trunk is check-in ready and built to handle the demands of longer travel. Its innovative 30/70 split offers a slim top and a deep main compartment, allowing for up to two weeks' worth of essentials, plus the flexibility to bring back souvenirs without repacking stress. Inside, three mesh pockets in varying sizes and a removable organiser make staying organised effortless. Every detail has been considered, right down to the telescopic handle that adjusts to your exact height — no preset stops, just smooth, customised comfort. The 21'' Carry-On Suitcase is built to be your toughest travel companion, the Bounce carry-on is ideal for 2–5 day trips. Essentials stay secure and organised with mesh zippered compartments that hold everything in place, even when your travel day doesn't go as planned. The adjustable telescopic handle offers a smooth, custom fit — no preset clicks, just comfort that moves with you. Compact enough for the overhead bin and tough enough for the unexpected, this is the go-everywhere roller you've been waiting for. Travel smart, pack with purpose, and get ready to roll. Shoppers have given the suitcase, a 5-star rating on CASETiFY's website. 21'' Carry-On Suitcase, $772.99 Packing Cube Set, $53.99
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Ryanair rule change lets you bring 50% more luggage with special bag
Irish budget airline Ryanair has announced that Trunkis and similar bags designed for kids travelling on planes will now be allowed on its flights at no extra costs Ryanair customers can now take extra luggage with them on flights if they bring a particular bag. The budget airline has announced that customers can take a Trunki for their 'free' small bag on flights, even though it exceeds the regulation size by 50 per cent. A Trunki is a ride-on suitcase for kids. At 46 x 21 x 31cm, it was designed to fit in the overhead locker, and as something children can wear as a backpack when they're not riding on it. However, the size of the bag was causing issues. Posters on Mumsnet reported not being able to take it as free hand luggage when travelling with the budget airline. One Mumsnet user explained how she assumed there would be no issues taking a Trunki on a Ryanair flight, only to find out that wasn't the case. She wrote: "We assumed we could in 2019. We couldn't and had to pay on the way out. On the way back we put them in our pushchair bag for free to avoid paying the extra cost." Ryanair has now updated its Travelling with Children page to confirm that Trunkis are allowed at no extra cost. "Yes, children (2-11 years) are permitted to carry one Trunki case, which may exceed these dimension limits of the small bag (40 x 20 x 25cm). As well as Trunki cases, other brands with similar dimensions are also accepted on board," it reads. If you are looking for a different brand of rolly-suitcase then Bounce has some tips. The luggage storage company advises: "If you are traveling with children, there are a number of different luggage cases on the market designed to double up as seating for a young child. These include cases from MiaMily and Trunki. "Your youngster can sit on the case and roll alongside you, saving you the effort of carrying them in your arms alongside managing all your luggage. These types of cases are also small and lightweight, which makes them eligible as a carry-on for most airlines." If you are travelling abroad this summer, it is well worth knowing the rules, particularly if you are doing so with Ryanair. The budget airline has a long history of charging customers who get the rules slightly wrong. The Mirror recently wrote about various tricks employed by passengers in a bid to get around the strict Ryanair bag rules, including using packing cubes. "When put to the test by the experts, they discovered that using vacuum packaging and cubes actually resulted in fitting less than if they simply folded their clothes into the bags," we wrote. "In a similar vein, folding proved marginally better at accommodating more clothes compared to rolling them. Our results show you can forget the hype around vacuum packing and compression cubes. Even rolling our clothes didn't give us an advantage."
